bronx nov 22 Flashcards
Question 25:
The deckpipe has 4 stacked tips (2 1⁄2”, 2 1⁄4”, 2”, 1 1⁄2”). When the 2” tip is used, it will flow roughly ___ GPM with ___ psi at the tip.
A: 840, 50
B: 720, 50
C: 840, 100
D: 720, 100
840, 50
Question 4:
First alarm units are operating at a fully involved brownstone building with fire reported in exposure 2, a similar attached brownstone. Which of the following hoselines was deployed correctly?
A: The second line was stretched to exposure 2.
B: The third line was stretched to supply TL.
C: The third line was stretched to exposure 2.
D: The second hoseline was stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building
Explanation:
First line: Advanced into fire building.
Second line: Advanced into fire building as back-up hoseline.
Third line may be:
1) Advanced into fire building.
2) IF FIRE REPORTED IN EXPOSURE, stretched to that exposure.
3) IF NO FIRE REPORTED IN THE EXPOSURES, stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building.
Question 7:
At a chemical attack in a subway station, the second arriving Ladder “team 1” is assigned which duty?
A: Back-Up
B: Evacuation and Hazard Assessment
C: Evacuation to Gross Decon
D: Site Access Control
c
Question 9:
Your engine company is taking up from the scene of a CFR response where you treated an elderly male for shortness of breath. As you’re about to leave the scene, the patients daughter approaches you and states that $500 is missing from her dresser drawer. You then take the following actions. Which one is incorrect?
A: You immediately direct your members to search the premises from which the $500 is reported missing.
B: While your members are searching, you obtain from the complainant the information required on the form BF-26.
C: If it is alleged that the property was taken by a fire department employee, the Inspector General must be notified.
D: If the $500 is not found, but it is not alleged that it was taken by a fire department employee, you direct the complainant to notify the Police Department.
Explanation:
B. IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT FOUND, AND THE COMPLAINANT ALLEGES THAT THE PROPERTY WAS AT THE SCENE PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, the IC must obtain from the complainant, information required on form BF-26.
Regulations Ch 11: 11.3.10
Question 28:
Which of the following statements provides correct information pertaining to the description of Queen Anne private dwellings?
A: Braced frame construction is most common and early attempts at built-in fire stopping are negated by poor workmanship, open holes for house service lines etc.
B: Large open stairs in the living room connect the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
C: A narrow rear or side stair may lead directly to the 3rd floor from the 1st floor.
D: The fire escape will be attached to a non-combustible wall. Careful consideration should be given to its use due to age, or if that wall is exposed to or involved in fire.
Explanation:
A. BALLOON frame construction is most common…
B. …1st and 2nd floors.
D. The fire escape will be attached to a COMBUSTIBLE wall…
PD Chapter 1 3.3
Question 21:
Which statement below is incorrect regarding fires in taxpayers?
A: When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, transmit a second alarm.
B: Transmit a second alarm for extension to the cockloft.
C: Transmit a second alarm for extension to an adjoining occupancy.
D: Transmit a second alarm for an advanced fire in the cellar.
Explanation: a
When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra Engine and Ladder.
Txpyr 5.7.4
Question 23:
Size-up begins with the receipt of the alarm and continues until the fire is under control. The following are factors that can be included in the size-up for engine and ladder companies operating at private dwellings. Which one is correct?
A: Inside ladder company operations are predicated on whether the roof is flat or peaked. This information must be transmitted with the signal 10-75, if this can be determined upon arrival.
B: Balloon frame construction lacks fire stopping between the floors on interior walls, allowing for rapid fire extension.
C: The lack of windows on the side of a PD combined with a secondary entrance on that side of the house with a stoop is indicative of a possible second floor apartment with the only entrance to the second floor from that side of the house.
D: Possible indications of attic occupancy may be: attic area with a dormer, adequate height (approximately six feet in the attic), air conditioner at attic level, and/or windows of fair size and normal appearance with curtains and drapes.
c Explanation:
A. OUTSIDE ladder company operations…
B. …on EXTERIOR WALLS…
D. …(approximately SEVEN FEET in the attic)…
PD Chapter 2: 2.4; 2.6; 2.7
Question 28:
At a high rise office building fire, the first arriving Ladder Company shall obtain as much information as possible from the fire safety director or his/her surrogate as to all of the following except?
A: Location of the fire.
B: Evacuation procedures that have been implemented
C: Status of elevators.
D: Ventilation fan status.
d Explanation:
Access stairs serving the fire floor.
Acronym: LEASE
Location of fire
Evacuation implemented
Access stairs serving fire floor
Status of Elevators
HROB 8.3.1 A
Question 13:
Engine 98 responded to a CFR run where CPR had to be performed. Which action taken by the officer at the conclusion of the run was CORRECT?
A: No shocks were indicated by the AED after application so it was not necessary for the company to exchange the AED module.
B: The original PCR (part 1) was turned in to the CFR depot along with the AED module upon completion of the assignment.
C: The AED was not applied during the cardiac arrest so the details of what prevented the application were indicated in the comments section of the PCR.
D: The AED was not applied so the officer immediately faxed and forwarded part 1 of the PCR to OMA upon return to quarters.
c Explanation:
CFRD – CHAPTER 5 – DOCUMENTATION
A – The AED will be exchanged for a blank one and the CFR depot will immediately forward the module and PCR copy directly to OMA. 2.1.2
B – A copy of the original PCR 2.1.1
C – 2.1.3
D – When the company applies and turns on their AED during a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, the original shall be immediately faxed and forwarded to OMA upon return to quarters. 2.1
Question 19:
If you walk into the cellar of an industrial building, and the area contains 2000ppm of carbon monoxide, what would you expect your Drager 6500 CO meter to display, if operating correctly?
A: OL
B: 999ppm
C: rrr
D: 2000ppm
d Explanation:
PAC 6500 CO meters will display readings up to 2000 PPM. When readings exceed 2000 PPM, the CO meter will display “rrr”, indicating concentration too high to measure.
GasAlert Extreme CO meters will display readings up to 999ppm. If readings of 1000 ppm or more are detected, the CO meter will display “OL”, indicating an “over limit” condition.
HM 4 Add 1 2.5
HM 4 Add 2 2.7 Note
Question 27:
The incorrect procedure, when resorting to outside streams, can be found in which choice?
A: The use of outside streams into a building can cause injuries to members operating inside the building. Except in extreme lifesaving instances, outside streams may be used without warning members and ensuring members are in a safe location
B: Outside streams should be used in one position only as long as necessary to extinguish visible fire
C: Only the IC may order the use of outside streams. This may be the first arriving officer
D: Some of the situations which may call for the use of outside streams include: protect life by putting a stream between the fire and the occupants, to protect exposures, to confine the fire, and to diminish heavy fire so that an interior attack can be made
Explanation: a
The use of outside streams into a building can cause injuries to members operating inside the building. Except in extreme lifesaving instances, members inside the building must be warned, and moved to safe location BEFORE outside streams are directed into the building. This safe location must be verified by radio or personal contact, by the IC
Multiple Dwellings p-13
Question 37:
Of the following choices, which is incorrect regarding the various types of loft buildings in NYC?
A: Fireproof lofts are the newest and most common type.
B: Mill Lofts are also known as Heavy Timber lofts.
C: Newer Cast Iron Lofts are a maximum of 7 to 8 stories in height having front and rear exterior walls of brick, stone or iron. Side exterior walls are of brick construction
D: All exterior walls of Newer Cast Iron Lofts have a minimum 3 hour fire resistive rating.
c Explanation:
OLDER Cast Iron Lofts are a maximum of 7 to 8 stories in height having front and rear exterior walls of brick, stone or iron. Side exterior walls are of brick construction.
Lofts 2.3, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.3.1
Question 13:
Which of the following choices is most correct regarding tool assignments for members going to the roof at a taxpayer fire operation?
1. When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a halligan must also be taken.
2. Members going to the roof subsequently should bring a hook with the saw if available.
A: Both choice 1 and 2
B: Neither choice 1 or 2
C: Only choice 1
D: Only choice 2
Explanation: b
When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a HOOK must also be taken.
Members going to the roof subsequently should bring an AX or IRON with the saw if available.
Tarred over scuttles and skylights can be removed, and a full complement of tools will be available for use.
Note: Engine company personnel may use these if truck company members are at a premium.
Question 36:
Hoisting a portable ladder to the roof is an important evolution that should be continuously practiced. A newly promoted officer should know which point below to be incorrect?
A: A bowline knot is tied 9 feet (one and one-half full arm lengths) from the end of the hoisting rope, with one foot end tail.
B: Extension ladders shall be raised and lowered in the nested position.
C: the first rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with two inch tape at both ends, one inch from the beams.
D: The second rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with one inch tape at the center of the rung.
Explanation:c
The first rung above center of portable ladders (bed ladder of extension ladders) is to be marked with ONE INCH tape at both ends, TWO INCHES from the beams.
C an D Note: It is between these marked rungs that the rope is inserted. Additionally, the triangular configuration of the marks indicates the tip of the ladder.
Evol 18 Note 3, 5, 6
Question 21:
If a building’s duplex UHF radio repeater system fails, consider utilizing the “Reverse Channels” of the Post Radio or FDNY mobile UHF radio to transmit an emergency message. Which Reverse Channel description is correct?
A: On the UHF mobile radio Tactical zone Channel 14 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 11
B: On the UHF mobile radio Tactical zone Channel 22 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 12
C: On the Post Radio Channel 18 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 14
D: On the Post Radio Channel 20 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 15
Explanation: d post 56
Comm 13 5.2 On the Post Radio:
Channel 17 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 11
Channel 18 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 12
Channel 19 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 14
Channel 20 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 15
On the UHF mobile radio Tactical zone:
Channel 12 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 11
Channel 14 is the Reverse Channel for (Building Radio Repeater) Channel 12
Channel 17 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 14
Channel 19 is the Reverse Channel for (Subway Radio Repeater) Channel 15
Question 32:
Which of the following chemical agents would cause skin blistering?
A: Organophosphates
B: Pulmonary agents
C: Vesicants and choking agents
D: VX
Explanation:
Nerve Agents (Organophosphates) - respiratory distress, convulsions, S-L-U-D-G-E-M
Blister Agents (Vesicants) - signs and symptoms do not appear for several hours - skin blistering. Chocking agents also cause blisters.
Blood (Pulmonary) Agents - victims gasping for air, convulsions
VX is a nerve agent
ERP Add 2 2.2
Question 6:
Ladder 99 responds to a verbal in front of quarters for an accident that results in an extrication. Members of the truck company assist in vehicle extrication. Four of the members working are CFRD qualified. What is the appropriate action for the officer to take at the completion of the response? (CORRECT)
A: All of the members of the truck company were given CFRD marks at the conclusion of the response.
B: Only the CFR qualified members of the truck company were given CFRD marks at the conclusion of the response.
C: Because the verbal extended beyond the end of the tour, the officer gave the members CFRD marks for the time beyond the end of the tour.
D: No CFRD marks were given for the response.
d Explanation:
PA/ID 3-98 CFRD PAY DIFFERENTIAL
A – Only CFR certified members shall receive the differential when they respond to any of the eligible categories. 2.2.4
B – Responses to perform duties traditionally performed by these companies shall not be compensated. 2.2.5
C – The differential shall only be for the scheduled tour and not beyond. 2.3
D – Responses to perform duties traditionally performed by these companies shall not be compensated (vehicle extrication, forcible entry for EMS or CFR engines) 2.2.5
There aren’t many PA/ID type questions that’ll appear on a LT’s test, but this CFR-D & a couple of others are fair game…
Question 20:
You’re the officer of the first arriving ladder company at a fire on the first floor of peaked roof private dwelling. There are reports of someone trapped in the rear of the second floor. Your units takes the following actions. Which one is incorrect?
A: If manpower and conditions permit, have members conduct an examination of the cellar to determine if the fire started at this location.
B: Members proceeding to the side or rear must visually examine cellar windows to determine interior fire conditions. They shall not vent the windows unless orders by the ladder company officer.
C: There was no visible life hazard, so the roof/OV team performed VEIS of the rear of the first floor.
D: The first ladder company officer is the only one who can initiate the request for additional ventilation on the first floor.
c Explanation:
C. If there is no visible life hazard, perform VEIS of an area on an UPPER FLOOR that is most likely to be occupied.
THIS WOULD BE THE SECOND FLOOR REAR GIVEN THE INFORMATION IN THE SCENARIO
Question 21:
The incorrect tactic, when operating at an old law tenement (OLT), can be found in which choice?
A: At least the first length of hose should be brought up to the fire floor and the hose strap attached to prevent hose from slipping back down the well hole of the stairway
B: If there is fire in two apartments on a floor or fire involves an apartment from front to rear, two lines may be needed on that floor
C: The absence of a fire escape on the front of an OLT will usually indicate 3-4 apartments per floor. .
D: For fires in rooms in the vicinity of a shaft, after the fire in the room has been knocked down, the line should be operated into the shaft in order to knock down the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment.
Explanation:
The absence of a fire escape on the front of an OLT will usually indicate that the apartments are railroad flats.
Multiple Dwelling Ch 1 secs 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.7.6
Question 30:
A search is an orderly and systematic examination of a building or area for the purpose of locating a person, or locating fire and extension of fire. Which of the following remarks about conducting searches in an old law tenement is incorrect?
A: Upon completion of the primary searches, the secondary searches shall be conducted as soon as conditions permit and shall be conducted by units other than those who conducted the primary search of these areas.
B: Prior to proceeding above the fire, the second arriving ladder officer should ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of his/her intentions so that those operating above can be warned of any situation necessitating withdrawal.
C: If you cannot gain entry into safe area on the floor above and the attack line is in position and ready to advance, you must immediately return to the fire floor, before the door to the fire area is opened.
D: On the fire floor, after opening the door, the inside team may find conditions too severe before the engine company has their line charged and are prepared to advance. In this instance they should immediately close the door.
d Explanation:
D. …in this instance they should PROBE THE AREA WITH A HAND OR TOOL, THEN CLOSE THE DOOR, being careful the door does not lock.
The incorrect tool assignment/position for the second arriving Ladder Company when operating at a Brownstone type Rowframe can be found in which choice?
A: 2nd due Extinguisher FF shall consider taking two 6’ hooks in lieu of the pressurized water extinguisher to the top floor of the fire building at a top floor fire
B: 2nd arriving LCC when no longer needed at Aerial, goes into an exposure as directed by their officer
C: For a top floor fire, the 2nd OV FF shall team up with the 1st OV FF for VEIS of top floor
D: 2nd arriving Roof FF when examining returns of exposures, the returns remote from the fire should be avoided, as this action could spread the fire in the cockloft
a Rowframes
A-Initially, the top floor of the most severely threatened exposure (for a top floor fire)….5.8.1
B- p-42
C- p-43
Question 17:
The incident commander can special call a communications unit anytime they deem necessary. You are working in Engine 100 and discussing the dispatch policy with the members over roll call. Which choice below is INCORRECT about the response matrix for these units?
A: 10-60 transmitted for the collapse of an exterior wall of a private dwelling.
B: 10-66 transmitted for an unconscious member trapped in the cellar of an MD.
C: 10-75 transmitted for fire in the sub-cellar of a commercial building
D: 10-76 transmitted for fire on the 40th floor of a 60 story Commercial Building.
c Explanation:
ICS CHAPTER 2 ADDENDUM 3 – COMMUNICATIONS UNIT
A – All 1060’s – 3.1
B – All 1066’s – 3.1
C – 1075’s for below grade incidents in facilities other than buildings. 3.1
D – All 1076’s – 3.1
Question 23:
Tower Ladder 200 arrived second due to a fire on the first floor of a peaked roof private dwelling. Ladder 100 is already on-scene and operating as per department SOP’s. Members of TL200 took the following actions. Which one was incorrect?
A: The Roof/OV team took a 6’ halligan hook and a halligan for each member.
B: The Roof/OV team vented the roof as directed by their officer.
C: With the Roof/OV team utilizing the bucket for VEIS, the LCC remained on the turntable until the fire was controlled and members inside were not in immediate danger.
D: After determining that the second arriving apparatus would not be used, the LCC contacted the first arriving LCC to determine if assistance was required.
Explanation:
B. Vent the roof as directed by THE FIRST ARRIVING LADDER COMPANY OFFICER OPERATING INSIDE THE FIRE AREA.
Question 24:
All units are 10-84 and in position for a fire in apartment 12C on the 12th floor of a 18 story 100X100 High-Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwelling (HRFPMD). Choose the unit/member in the incorrect position.
A: The FAST Unit and CFR Engine staged on the 11th floor
B: With the door to the fire apartment left open, the first arriving engine charged the hoseline before exiting the attack stairway
C: The 2nd arriving engine obtained the Post Radio from the 2nd arriving BC and brought it to the standpipe outlet where the first hoseline is being connected and established a communications link on the Command Channel 2 if necessary
D: The 1st and 3rd arriving Roof FFs brought the K.O. Curtain to the apartment directly above the fire
Explanation: c
Multiple Dwellings
A- 6.6.3 staged on the floor below ready for rapid deployment when the fire is above the 6th floor
B- 6.7.3.B
C- Obtain Post Radio from 1st arriving BC …..6.8.2
Question 26:
Members of your unit are drilling on ladder company tactics at peaked roof private dwellings. They are discussing the tactical use of both tower ladders and aerial ladders. They are also instructing the junior firefighter about proper positioning of portable ladders. Which one of the comments made by your members was correct?
A: The preferred position of the tower ladder is parallel to the front of the building, so the basket can be placed to the “valley” area where a hook ladder can be used to reach the peak.
B: The aerial ladder shall be positioned to facilitate raising and extending the ladder over the corner of the building. Extend the ladder at least 2 feet above and to one side of the peak.
C: The aerial ladder is the most versatile, efficient and safest method to ventilate the roof.
D: A portable extension ladder may be used from the porch roof to the main peak.
Explanation: d
A. …so the basket can be placed OVER THE CORNER OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE PEAK OF THE ROOF.
B. …AT LEAST 5 FEET ABOVE AND TO ONE SIDE OF THE PEAK.
C. THE TOWER LADDER…
Question 36:
When relocating in the quarters of another unit, Officers shall notify the Borough dispatcher at each of the following times except?
A: When in the response district of the unit they are covering.
B: When returning to their own quarters.
C: When back in their own response district.
D: When leaving their own quarters to proceed to the relocation.
d Explanation:
Acronym: RRR
Response district of relocated quarters
Returning to quarters
Response district of own quarters
Comm 8.11.6
Question 6:
Regarding BISP, officers shall make a journal entry when ___________.
A: leaving quarters for BISP only
B: returning to quarter’s from BISP only
C: Leaving quarters and upon returning to quarter’s from BISP.
D: returning to quarter’s from BISP only if after 1800 hours.
c
Regulations Ch 12: 12.2.3
Question 13:
From the choices listed below, which Units carry the Window Blanket?
A: All Rescues and Squads
B: Rescues only
C: Squads only
D: All Squads and Divisions
a Explanation:
Any Unit or Units may be used to deploy the blanket
The Blanket is large enough to cover at least two windows if necessary
Training Bulletins Tools 3 page 1
Question 36:
Prior to a tunnel task force drill, the members were discussing the capabilities of the Draeger EDSCBA. Which of the following regarding the use/capabilities of this mask is INCORRECT?
A: The Draeger BG-4 will provide the user up to 4 hours of useable air.
B: The Draeger BG-4 requires an ICE block at ambient temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
C: The Draeger BG-4 has no warning alarm to notify the operator when limited operational time remains.
D: The Draeger BG-4 shall not be used in an operational plan that exceeds 3 hours & 30 minutes.
Explanation:
TRAINING BULLETINS SCBA ADDENDUM 4
C IS INCORRECT – Warning alarm operates when approximately 60 minutes of operational time remains. 6.1.4.
A – Correct 2.1
B – Correct 2.3
D – Correct 6.1.3
Question 17:
Members of your unit are conducting MUD at a two family private dwelling. They are discussing operational variations as compared to single family private dwellings. Which comment below is correct regarding ladder company operations at two family private dwellings?
A: Access to the second floor is via an unenclosed stairway.
B: At two family PD’s, there will not be the initial rapid buildup of smoke on the second floor.
C: For a 1st floor fire, if there’s no visible life hazard discovered by the first arriving ladder’s Roof/OV team, they shall VEIS the second floor windows and assist in searches.
D: There are some private dwellings designed with a separate small apartment located at the ground floor or below grade level. These apartments will always have a secondary means of egress.
b Explanation:
A. Access to the second floor is via an ENCLOSED stairway.
C. …VEIS the FIRST FLOOR windows…
D. These apartments may have a separate and distinct entrance AS THE ONLY MEANS OF EGRESS.
Private Dwellings Ch 4: 9.1; 9.2; 9.3
Question 19:
At lithium ion energy storage system incidents where members must establish an initial Danger Zone (to reduce explosion exposure risks), members should observe?
A: A minimum of 50 ft from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Cabinets may not have exhaust systems.
B: A minimum of 50 ft from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Containers may not have exhaust systems.
C: A minimum of 100 ft from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Cabinets may not have exhaust systems.
D: A minimum of 100 ft from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Containers may not have exhaust systems.
c Explanation:
Members should observe:
Minimum of 50 ft radius from container(s)/cabinet(s).
Minimum of 100 ft from container/cabinet exhaust fan opening (usually located on the container’s/cabinet’s side opposite FDC). Cabinets may not have exhaust systems.
Question 16:
Certain components of the tower ladder require inspection by the members to ensure serviceability. Which of the following regarding inspection times is CORRECT?
A: Condition of the safety belts installed in the bucket is conducted each tour.
B: A visual check of the condition or presence of the clip/nut at the end of each boom section is done daily.
C: A visual check of the compression and tension bolts at the turntable 5th wheel shall be made monthly.
D: A test of the electrical outlets at the bucket and lights is conducted each tour.
Explanation:b
TOWER LADDERS CHAPTER 7 – INSPECTION
A – Incorrect – Safety belt inspection is DAILY
B – Correct –Clip/nut at the end of the boom sections is inspected DAILY
C – Incorrect – Turntable 5th Wheel is inspected during MUD at operations or in quarters Pg 2.
D – Incorrect – Electrical outlets at the bucket and lights is conducted daily.\
Question 18:
Tower Ladder 99 is assigned to a box where they are tasked with removing an injured construction worker via stokes basket from the upper floors of a building. TL positioning is as important as the manner in which the stokes is secured to the bucket. Which of the choices below CORRECTLY indicates the preferred positioning of the stokes basket along with the proper placement of the apparatus in relation to the building?
A: The preferred positioning of the stokes is in a horizontal position and the apparatus should be positioned so that the center line of the turntable is at least 25-30’ from the building.
B: The preferred positioning of the stokes is in an upright position and the apparatus should be positioned so that the center of the turntable is at least 25-35’ from the building.
C: The preferred positioning of the stokes is in a downward position and the apparatus should be positioned so that the center of the turntable is at least 25-35’ from the building.
D: The preferred positioning of the stokes is in a diagonal position and the apparatus should be positioned so that the center of the turntable is at least 25-30’ from the building.
d Explanation:
D is Correct – Diagonal positioning is the preferred as it is the easiest and safest of the three options. The apparatus should be positioned so that the center line of the turntable is at least 25-30 feet from the building. Chapter 3 3.3
Question 22:
Tower Ladder 99 is responding first due to a working fire on the fourth floor of a six story H type Multiple Dwelling. The building is 200x200, has two large wings with wing stairs separated by a throat and there are two fire escapes present on the front of both wings. The first arriving engine reports fire out two windows off the far end fire escape near the exposure 2 wall in the A wing. Based on this information, which choice is CORRECT regarding the recommended initial positioning Ladder 99 should take on arrival?
A: Position at the front of the building with the bucket positioned to cover the throat.
B: Position to cover the fire apartment/floor above for VEIS and secondary egress.
C: Position to allow the aerial access to the roof of the fire building.
D: Position to provide roof access for the 1st & 2nd arriving roof firefighters.
b Explanation:
TOWER LADDERS – CHAPTER 2
B is Correct – Additional Tower Ladders shall be positioned to cover the throat. 2.1.4
A – Incorrect – Initial Throat positioning for top floor fires 2.1.4
C – Incorrect – Not stated
D – Incorrect – Not stated – TL not primary means to access the roof in H-type MD’s
Question 23:
Which of the following choices is CORRECT regarding the use of the Tower Ladder Bucket?
A: The controls at the pedestal allow for smoother positioning than the joystick controls. The pedestal firefighter should always perform delicate movements.
B: All jacks and outriggers must be fully lowered whenever the Tower Ladder Bucket is to be used.
C: Detailed members should not operate on the turntable unless they are assigned to a truck company, are a qualified Chauffeur, or Company trained FF assigned to a TL.
D: The pedestal firefighter should relay operational and safety concerns received from the bucket to the company officer.
Explanation:
TOWER LADDERS – CHAPTER 1 – PG 6
A – Incorrect – Exception is when pedestal firefighter’s view is obstructed.
B - Correct 1.2 PG 6 Bottom
C – Incorrect – Tower Ladder Company firefighter and NOT Company trained.
D – Incorrect – Incident Commander should be notified
Question 3:
High speed roadways can pose as much danger to firefighters as burning buildings. Which of the following is a correct action to take at one of these incidents?
A: Never take a partial lane.
B: Flares burn for 30 minutes, members shall prepare to replace them immediately, after they burn out.
C: Only in rare instances should members allow traffic to come around both sides of an accident scene.
D: At an accident involving a hybrid vehicle, members removed the FOB key to a location at least 15 feet away form the vehicle, and ensured the batteries were disconnected prior to cutting a blue cable. They did not attempt to cut the red or orange cables because those may carry a high voltage
Explanation:a
Training Bulletins, Fires 8
A- sec. 10, 2nd bullet
B-top of pg 7 replenish before burnout
C-sec. 10 NEVER
D-11.6 sec. C, high voltage cables may be orange or blue, do not cut them
Question 5:
Which of the following is not listed as a major defect or fault in the construction of places of worship?
A: Early collapse potential.
B: Numerous concealed voids.
C: The vast quantity of combustible material used in the wood joist roof construction.
D: Lack of fire suppression & detection systems.
Explanation:
Firefighting procedures, Places of Worship Fires
A- sec. 1.3.11
B- sec. 1.3.11
C- sec. 1.3.11 truss roof construction.
D-sec. 1.3.11
Note: another defect is the large open areas with limited or no fire stopping
Question 8:
The FDNY has recently acquired new Handie-Talkies. The Motorola APX8000XE is a unique device with many capabilities. Which of the following is an accurate description of this device and what it can do?
A: With its Recent/Mayday retention, it will hold the IDs of the last 20 transmissions.
B: An arrow displayed on the top of the screen indicates that the device is on a Trunked or Repeated channel.
C: An H on the screen indicates 5 watt power level.
D: If a member hits their Emergency Alert Button (EAB), all screens on HTs that are in range will display “Emergency” in an orange stripe.
Explanation:c
Communication manual, Chapter 11
A- Sec. 1.2.3 will hold last 15
B-Sec. 2.2.2 C-arrow shows it is on a Direct/Simplex channel, Blank indicates a repeater channel.
C-Sec. 2.2.2 H is 5 watt, L is 2 watt.
D-Sec. 3.5.1 picture, it only mentions that happening on the HT of the member who pressed the EAB.
Question 11:
Which of the following is a correct statement about the FDNY’s HT Batteries and Chargers?
A: When the charger displays a green/amber alternating light that is flashing, the battery is fully charged.
B: Wet batteries shall be allowed to air dry prior to placing them in the charge receptacle. Wiping them dry may cause damage to the terminal ends.
C: A flashing red light on the charger indicates that the battery is too hot or cold to charge.
D: a Flashing green light displayed on the charger indicates the battery is charged 80% or better.
a Explanation:
Communication Chapter 11, Addendum 1
A-sec. 2.3 solid green=fully charged, but green/amber alternating indicates fully charged too. This indicator is for radio shop info only.
B-sec. 1.3 if wet, wipe dry prior to charging
C-sec. 2.3 flashing red=not charging/reinsert
D-sec. 2.3 flashing green=trickle mode charge is at 90% or better
Note: steady red=rapid charge
flashing amber=battery is too hot or cold to charge/reinsert.
Question 23:
As Certified First Responders, Firefighters may record and transmit a patients personal health information. Which choice below is in violation of the FDNY policy regarding the proper handling of this data?
A: FDNY members shall comply with requests for a patient’s personal health information, from FD legal affairs, BITS, Bureau of ops. Office of medical Affairs, and from the FD IG.
B: The number of injured patients but not the types of injuries may be included in fire-incident reports or other routine memoranda.
C: Patients wishing to file a complaint concerning a breach of confidentiality of their protected health info with the fire department should be advised to put their complaint into writing or to call the confidential reporting hotline.
D: Requests received for ePCRs from the public or a government agency should be referred to the HIPPA privacy officer.
Explanation: b
All Unit Circulars 355-use and disclosure of patient info
A-sec. 2.5
B-sec. 7.5, can include # of patients and types of injuries, but not their names, or other info that would identify them.
C-sec. 19.1
D-sec. 7.6
Question 31:
What is an inaccurate action taken by an officer who was requesting the HT recording of a recent fire that he and his members extinguished?
A: He emailed the request via his FDNY Email address.
B: He requested a recording of both the primary and secondary tactical channels but not the command channel.
C: He faxed the request to the Handie-Talkie recording unit and forwarded the original request through the chain of command.
D: The recording was delivered electronically, and he kept it in a designated secure location in the company office when not in use.
c Explanation:
Communications Chapter 9, ADD 1
A-sec. 8.1 email from an FDNY address.
B-sec. 8.2, co. officer may request on primary and secondary tactical but not command channel
C-sec.8.1 no longer faxed, changed 10/01/2019
D-sec. 8.1 & 8.7, correct as written.