BC Quiz 9 Flashcards
1 Regarding the capabilities of Marine Units, it would be incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. Vessels in the class under 100 feet are high speed and can enter shallow water areas
b. Vessels in the class over 100 feet have greater displacement and a larger pumping capacity
c. All fireboats can be operated at maximum speed while discharging full capacity
d. All vessels (except smaller auxiliary rescue craft) can deliver firefighting foam on the water
(Marine—1.4.3, 1.4.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6) - except the Firefighter_
All fireboats, except the “Firefighter” can be operated at maximum speed while
discharging full capacity. This, however, is rarely required.
The correct answer is: All fireboats can be operated at maximum speed while discharging full capacity
2. All vessels are capable of which tasks? Select one or more: a. Observation Post operations b. CSupporting a Waterborne Command Post c. Conducting reconnaissance operations
Marine—1.4.7)
The correct answers are: CSupporting a Waterborne Command Post, Conducting reconnaissance operations, Observation Post operations
- The Officer of a Marine companies assigned to a box should as soon as practical ensure that the dispatcher of the borough to which they are responding to is provided with a Situation Report that is updated every?
Select one:
a. 30 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via 800 MHZ
b. 20 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via 800 MHZ
c. 15 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie
d. 10 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie
(Marine—1.11.6)
The correct answer is: 15 minutes until their arrival and the Officer shall then transmit a 10-84 and contact the IC via handie talkie
- When a fireboat is dispatched to an operation outside of NYC, it would be correct to make which statement(s)?
Select one or more:
a. AA second boat may be requested if it is too dangerous for one boat to operate alone
b. AThe Chief Officer, or in the Chief’s absence, the OIC of the fireboat shall transmit a preliminary report to the dispatcher
c. AA second boat may be requested if there is a definite threat to NYC
d. A Chief Officer shall respond to the scene via fireboat or other appropriate means, preferably a Chief from Marine Operations
(Marine—11.1.9)
The correct answers are: A Chief Officer shall respond to the scene via fireboat or other appropriate means, preferably a Chief from Marine Operations, AThe Chief Officer, or in the Chief’s absence, the OIC of the fireboat shall transmit a preliminary report to the dispatcher, AA second boat may be requested if it is too dangerous for one boat to operate alone, AA second boat may be requested if there is a definite threat to NYC
5. The International Shore Connection is a fitting required on vessels of \_\_\_\_\_ gross tons and greater? Select one: a. 350 b. 750 c. 500 d. 250
(Marine—2.6.1)
The correct answer is: 500
6. When required, there must be at least \_\_\_\_\_ shore connection to the fire main available to \_\_\_\_\_\_ side of the vessel in an accessible location? Select one: a. Two, Each b. One, One c. One, Each d. Two, One
(Marine—2.6.1)
The correct answer is: One, Each
7. All Marine Companies carry a corresponding International Shore Connection which when attached to a corresponding fitting aboard the vessel permits \_\_\_\_\_ FDNY threaded hose to be connected to the vessels fire main system? Select one: a. 2 ½” b. 6” c. 3 ½” d. 1 ¾”
(Marine—2.6.1)
The correct answer is: 3 ½”
- The Fire Control Plan on ships, when properly read, can help determine possible avenues of fire travel.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree?
(Marine—3.1.4)
The correct answer is: Agree
- Compartments on ships are numbered. The starboard side compartments are ____ numbered, and those on the port side are _____ numbered?
Select one:
a. Even, Odd
b. Odd, Even
(Marine—3.5.6)
The correct answer is: Odd, Even
- On military ships, it would be correct to make which point(s)?
Select one or more:
a. Decks below the main deck will be numbered—the 1st deck, the second deck…The larger the number, the lower the deck
b. Those above the main deck are called levels—Level 01, Level 02..The higher the number, the higher the level
c. ADecks are usually numbered
(Marine—3.5.6)
The correct answers are: ADecks are usually numbered, Those above the main deck are called levels—Level 01, Level 02..The higher the number, the higher the level, Decks below the main deck will be numbered—the 1st deck, the second deck…The larger the number, the lower the deck
- When a ship has a Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System, the amount of CO2 provided must be?
Select one:
a. A separate supply for each space protected
b. The total available supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest amount
(Marine—3.8.2)
The correct answer is: The total available supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest amount
12. Which kind of ship will usually carry cargo such as grain, coal, iron ore and scrap steel in large cargo holds? Select one: a. Break Bulk Carriers b. Roll On / Roll Off c. Tankers d. Dry Bulk Carriers
(Marine—4.4)
The correct answer is: Dry Bulk Carriers
13. On a Sanitation Scow fire, the IC should always have compartment covers lifted and areas of double bottoms checked for water. The location of these covers will be indicated by a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ stripe on the hopper bulwark, opposite the scuttle? Select one: a. Orange b. Yellow c. Light blue d. Red
(Marine—4.5.2)
The correct answer is: Yellow
- The Fire Officer in Command of the operation at a Marine fire or emergency is in overall command, commencing with?
Select one:
a. The Fire Officers 10-84
b. The commitment of FDNY forces
(Marine—5.3)
The correct answer is: The commitment of FDNY forces
- If a vessel that has a fire is to be berthed at a pier, it would be incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. The pier selected should have a non-combustible deck
b. The regular berth of the vessel is the first consideration
c. The sprinkler and standpipe in the shedded portion must be serviceable
d. A shedded pier is preferred
(Marine—7.1.5) Unshedded is preferred
The correct answer is: A shedded pier is preferred
16. When it is obvious that the heavy streams of the fireboats will be required, the first arriving Chief Officer should consider having up to \_\_\_\_\_\_ fireboats at the scene as quickly as possible? Select one: a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Two
(Marine—7.2.2)
The correct answer is: Three
17. If a vessel must be moved into stream, the IC can consider which option(s) to move the vessel? Select one or more: a. Any fireboat b. Commercial tugboats c. Coast Guard d. 100 foot or larger fireboats
(Marine—7.4.2)
The correct answers are: Coast Guard, Commercial tugboats
18. Battalion Chiefs should be aware at ship fires that when a fireboat arrives, water supply via a \_\_\_\_\_\_ is most practical? Select one: a. Mini-manifold b. 3 way 3 ½ inch gate c. 2 way 2 ½ inch gate d. 3 way 4 ½ inch gate
(Marine—8.1)
The correct answer is: 3 way 3 ½ inch gate
- If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, it would be most correct to think that?
Select one:
a. The Ship’s Master, or owner / agent shall be requested to replenish the supply of CO-2
b. A Command Chief and Marine Chief shall be notified to respond
c. It is best for such holds to remain sealed and flooded with CO-2 until the temperatures are reduced and stabilized
d. The IC shall keep a record of the time and amounts of CO-2 being introduced into the hold
(Marine—8.2)
The correct answer is: The IC shall keep a record of the time and amounts of CO-2 being introduced into the hold
- If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, it would be most correct to think that If hot spots on adjoining bulkheads are found, thermometers should be affixed to those spots to monitor temperature trends.
Select one:
a. Disagree?
b. Agree
(Marine—8.2)
The correct answer is: Agree
21. If a Ship’s Master has activated the CO-2 flooding system prior to FDNY arrival and secured the holds, a Fire Department presence is usually maintained by keeping a Marine Company on scene. Who shall be given responsibility for maintaining a CO-2 and temperature log in this situation? Select one: a. The Pilot b. The Marine Company Officer c. A Senior firefighter d. The Wiper
(Marine—8.2)
The correct answer is: The Marine Company Officer
- If a decision is made to open the hold, it would be incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. The ship’s master or owner / agent shall be ordered to have a Marine Chemist as a consultant
b. Longshoreman will be required to off-load sufficient cargo to reach charred material
c. The IC must insure sufficient charred material is off-loaded
d. It’s a good practice to have two engines, two ladders and a Battalion Chief on scene
Experience has shown that it is good practice to
have a full first alarm on hand when planning to open the hold.
(Marine—8.2)
The correct answer is: It’s a good practice to have two engines, two ladders and a Battalion Chief on scene
- Regarding communications with the Coast Guard, it would be incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. Rescue Companies can communicate on the Marine Band Channels
b. Communications shall be made with the Coast Guard via the arrival of the first Fireboat until the arrival of a Communications Engine
c. The US Coast Guard can be contacted on Marine Band Channels 21 or 22
d. All fireboats are equipped with frequencies to communicate with the Coast Guard
(Marine—9.1)
The correct answer is: Communications shall be made with the Coast Guard via the arrival of the first Fireboat until the arrival of a Communications Engine
24. The priority for an IC to communicate with the Coast Guard if they are on scene, would be to communicate with them via? Select one: a. Rescue Company b. Rescue Battalion c. A fireboat d. Field Communications Unit
(Marine—9.1)
The correct answer is: Field Communications Unit
