Brotherhood Exam 2

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Question 1:
Your unit, Ladder 401, is participating in a multi-unit drill where members are setting up the "Ladder Pipe." You were correct to tell the chief that the maximum extension of the fly ladder tip to ground with the 1 1/2" tip, and under extreme conditions, is?
 A: 70 ft
 B: 80 ft
 C: 90 ft
 D: 100 ft

Answer 0

B:✔80 ft
Explanation:
Evol 21 Notes H

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Question 2:
FDNY members may encounter hazardous conditions when conducting building inspections and some of these conditions may require a vacate. Who may approve the issuance of a vacate order?
 A: Battalion Chief and above
 B: Deputy Chief and above
 C: Only a Staff Chief
 D: Only the Chief of Operations

Answer 1

C:✔Only a Staff Chief
Explanation:
BISP ch 4 Add 4 3.2 Note

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Question 3:
You would be correct to know that company officers of CFRD Units shall ensure the tour starts with the following:
 A: 2 CFRD members
 B: 2 CFRD firefighters
 C: 1 CFRD member
 D: 1 CFRD firefighter

Answer 2

B:✔2 CFRD firefighters
Explanation:
CFRD ch 2 1.7
Eng can stay in service for CFR-D after the tour begins as long as they have 2 CFR-D members

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Question 4:
During Phase II “Water Pressure Emergency,” upon completion of assigned patrol duties, officers shall fax all of the following to the Battalion except?
A: Areas experiencing dangerously low water pressures that could adversely affect firefighting operations

B: The number of illegaly opened hydrants

C: The number of hydrants shut down

D: The number of hydrants with defective drain assemblies

Answer 3

D:✔The number of hydrants with defective drain assemblies

Explanation:
D) The number of spray caps placed
Acronym: LOSS (Low pressure, Open, Shut, Spray Caps)
AUC 225 4.4

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Question 5:
Anytime a FAST Unit is put to work at an operation for other than FAST duties prior to the operation being "Under Control," the Incident Commander who ordered the FAST Unit into operation shall forward a detailed report of such duties via the chain of command to?
 A: Chief of Operations
 B: Chief of Department
 C: Borough Commander
 D: Chief of Safety

Answer 4

A:✔Chief of Operations
Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 4 8.1

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Question 6:
Your unit arrives at a CFRD response where a patient is responsive but unable to follow commands. You would be correct to classify this patient as?
A: Critical

B: Unstable

C: Potentially unstable

D: Stable

Answer 5

B:✔Unstable
Explanation:
CFRD ch 2 3.14

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Question 7:
All of the following choices below describe situations that require written notification to the Bureau of Investigation and Trials (BITS) except one. Indicate the choice that does not require written notification to BITS.
A: Misconduct not falling within the jurisdiction of the Inspector General (IG)
B: Follow-up information regarding the arrest of a member
C: Misuse of the Department’s time
D: Conflict of interest

Answer 6

D:✔Conflict of interest

Explanation:
D) This requires notification to the IG
AUC 268A 1.1, 4.1

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Question 8:
Nylon Tubular Webbing issued to all officers and members should be inspected?
A: Semi-annually and before each use

B: Monthly and after each use

C: Weekly and before each use

D: Daily and after each use

Answer 7

B:✔Monthly and after each use
Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 3 Add 3 6.2

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Question 9:
All of the following are considered appropriate flagging column entries except?
 A: Inj
 B: VIS
 C: Mess
 D: DSCP

Answer 8

D:✔DSCP

Explanation:
D) DSP (for Discipline - Charges)
Guide to Co Journal 5

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Question 10:
In the event a CFRD Unit needs medical advice during a CFRD response, the unit may telephone the FDNY/EMS telemetry physician if a telephone is available. The telemetry phone number shall be posted where?
A: In the front cab of the apparatus
B: In the apparatus glove compartment
C: On the chart holding the unit’s PCR forms
D: In the compartment where CFRD equipment is stored

Answer 9

C:✔On the chart holding the unit’s PCR forms

Explanation:
CFRD ch 2 5.3

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Question 11:
At the scene of an FDNY operation, if no supervisor is present and a press inquiry does not interfere with operations, members may respond with the following non-confidential information. Which choice does not reflect information that may be divulged in this scenario?
A: Type of injuries
B: Number of patient or victims, if known
C: The hospital(s) to which the patient(s) or victim(s) are being transported
D: Type of incident or event

Answer 10

A:✔Type of injuries

Explanation:
AUC 332 3.4.3

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Question 12:
Who should a company officer notify if the 0845 hrs test of the Voice Alarm is not received in quarters?
 A: Administrative Battalion Chief
 B: Administrative Deputy Chief
 C: Supervising Fire dispatcher
 D: Fire Department Operations Center

Answer 11

C:✔Supervising Fire dispatcher
Explanation:
Communications 3 sec 3.1.4

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Question 13:
Which action taken at a recent “all-hands” store fire in an old law tenement was incorrect?
A: Since it was a large volume fire, a 2 1/2” hoseline was stretched as the 1st line
B: The 2nd line was stretched into the store to back up the 1st line
C: After being assured that the 2nd line was not needed on the 1st floor, it was advanced to the 2nd floor
D: A hoseline was stretched to protect people on the front fire escape

Answer 12

B:✔The 2nd line was stretched into the store to back up the 1st line
Explanation:
B. In OLT store fires, the second line should be stretched to the entrance hallway. Remember, stores in OLTs usually have a door in the rear that opens into the public hallway. Multiple Dwellings 4.2.2

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Question 14:
A knowledgeable probationary firefighter learning about housewatch would know he or she has how many seconds to acknowledge the alarm on the PC/ATS before the dispatcher prompts the unit to verify the response via the voice alarm?
 A: 10 seconds
 B: 15 seconds
 C: 20 seconds
 D: 30 seconds

Answer 13

C:✔20 seconds
Explanation:
Communications 2.2.1 C
Know your numbers and colors. They are on every test.

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Question 15:
The members of Ladder 175 are critiquing a 1st due 10-75 for a fire in a 3 story rowframe building. When asking each of his members to make a statement about the construction of rowframe buildings, the Lieutenant working for this fire should expect to hear all but which one of the following statements made by his members?
A: Rowframes with 4 windows across the front generally will have a rear fire escape
B: Rowframes can be either balloon or braced frame construction
C: The salient feature common to all rowframes, regardless of variation in design, is the common cornice
D: The cockloft may vary in height from 1 foot to tall enough for a man to stand in

Answer 14

Explanation:
A. Rowframes 5.1.2B 
B. Rowframes 5.1.3 
C. The salient feature is the common cockloft. Rowframes 5.2.2 
D. Rowframes 5.2.2

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Question 16:
A member walks into your office and tells you he just had a death in the family and needs your assistance in getting some information about Bereavement Leave. You were correct in all the information you gave him except?
A: Unfortunately your cousin is not part of your immediate family even though he lives with you so you won’t be entitled to Bereavement leave.
B: Bereavement Leave of not more than two 15 hour tours or two 9 hour tours and one 15 hour tour may be granted by the Deputy Chief.
C: Bereavement Leave may not be less than four calendar days.
D: When Bereavement Leave is granted, the officer on duty in the member’s unit must prepare a report in duplicate to the Bureau of Pesonnel.

Answer 15

Explanation:
A. Relative residing in the household at time of death is considered an immediate family member. PA/ID 4-89 1.1.1, 1.1.3 
B. PA/ID 4-89 2.1 
C. PA/ID 4-89 2.5 
D. PA/ID 4-89 4.

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Question 17:
You respond to a report of someone pinned in a vehicle. In those instances when someone is pinned directly behind an undeployed air bag, special procedures should be followed to deactivate the air bag system. Choose the improper procedure below.
A: Turn the ignition key to the off position.
B: Disconnect both battery cables safely.
C: Avoid placing your body or objects against the air bag, module, or in what could be the deployment path of the air bag.
D: As a general rule, cut or displace the steering column before deactivating the air bag system.

Answer 16

D:✔As a general rule, cut or displace the steering column before deactivating the air bag system.

Explanation:
A. Safety Bulletin 79 Auto Air Bags 4.2.A
B. 4.2 B.
C. 4.2 C.
D. 4.2 D. As a general rule, do not cut or mechanically displace the steering column until after the system has been fully deactivated.

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Question 18:
You are working in Ladder 163, operating at a suspected major indoor gas leak. You have just informed Battalion 49 that you have positive gas readings in the private dwelling you are operating in. Battalion 49 orders the following actions but was incorrect in which choice?
A: Pull the electric meter or open a circuit breaker

B: Start venting at the upper levels of the building

C: Check at least three exposures on both sides of the occupancies

D: Evacuate and ventilate as necessary

Answer 17

A:✔Pull the electric meter or open a circuit breaker
Explanation:
T. B. Emergencies 2 - Section 11 - Major Gas Leak
Do not pull the electric meter or open a circuit breaker

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Question 19:
In high-rise office buildings, an approved combustion ionization device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed within the HVAC system. The activation of this device will cause all but which one of the following actions?
A: Recall the elevators
B: Sound a fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor above
C: Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated
D: Unlock the doors on the locked fail system

Answer 18

A:✔Recall the elevators
Explanation:
This is an important section to know. It discusses what happens if a detector is activated at an elevator landing, in an HVAC system or if a sprinkler is activated. All the same actions happen for all 3 instances EXCEPT, an HVAC detector activation will not recall the elevators. High Rise Office (7.2.5)

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Question 20:
E289/TL138 are in quarters when a concerned citizen informs them that there is a private dwelling fire two blocks away from the firehouse. Which of the following choices is the correct action to take?
A: Since the alarm was not within 1 block of quarters, units immediately boarded the apparatus and transmitted the information via radio to the dispatcher.
B: Have the member assigned to housewatch enter units via the teleprinter, then press “verbal” followed by “send.”
C: Units should wait to transmit 10-84 before contacting the dispatcher.
D: Call the dispatcher from quarters and have them put both units on the box.

Answer 19

B:✔Have the member assigned to housewatch enter units via the teleprinter, then press “verbal” followed by “send.”
Explanation:
A. The VERBAL button should be used only if the alarm is within two blocks of a unit’s quarters in any direction. Communications Ch 2 2.2.4 C
B. After the member enters the verbal on the teleprinter, the units MUST give a report to the dispatcher while responding. Comm Ch 2 2.2.4 B.

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Question 21:
Lightweight construction has become a serious concern for the FDNY in recent years due to the significant chance of collapse when exposed to fire conditions. Lightweight wood trusses consist of 2"x3"s or 2"x4"s, held together with sheet metal gang nails or gusset plates. Gang nails, when exposed to high heat, fire or prolonged moisture may pull away causing failure of the truss. Gang nails penetrate only \_\_\_\_\_\_ into trusses.
 A: 1" to 2"
 B: 1/2" to 1"
 C: 1/4" to 1/2"
 D: 2" to 2 1/2"

Answer 20

C:✔1/4” to 1/2”
Explanation:
Private Dwellings Chapter 1 (3.8)

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Question 22:
Which choice is incorrect about CO?
 A: CO is highly toxic
 B: Explosive range of CO is 12.5-­‐74%
 C: CO is slightly lighter than air
 D: CO is 270 times more attracted to blood than O2

Answer 21

Explanation:

D. 210 (HM sec 3.9) **Don’t confuse with Propane which has an expansion rate of 270 times.

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Question 23:
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding surf rescue company positions when called upon to perform a water rescue?
A: The primary rescuer will don a PFD, fins and be equipped with the torpedo
B: The primary rescuer will be the first member to approach the victim
C: The secondary rescuer will don a PFD and fins and will only enter the water to assist if the victim is non-ambulatory
D: The secondary rescuer will be equipped with the tether line only or a tethered surfboard depending on water conditions

Answer 22

C:✔The secondary rescuer will don a PFD and fins and will only enter the water to assist if the victim is non-ambulatory
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures, Water Rescue 3 ( Surf Rescue)
Section 3.1.5
The secondary rescuer enters water with tether line and harness and swims out to primary rescuer and victim - he is swimming out to the primary rescuer in all cases.

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Question 24:
The Medical Officer must be notified via FDOC for ALL injuries. Which of the following is not considered a minor injury?
A: First degree burns
B: Foreign body in the eye, already removed
C: Injury resulting in temporary loss of memory
D: Lacerations, not requiring sutures

Answer 23

C:✔Injury resulting in temporary loss of memory.
Explanation:
A. Safety Bulletin 7 Computerized Injury Reporting System 2.1.3 Burns, other than first degree shall not be classified as minor injuries
B. 2.1.3
C. 2.1.3 Any injury resulting in fainting, blackout, or loss of memory shall not be classified as a minor injury. D. 2.1.3

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Question 25:
Who is responsible for bringing the 1st saw to the roof at a top floor fire in a brownstone building?
 A: 1st Roof Firefighter
 B: 2nd Roof Firefighter
 C: 1st OV Firefighter
 D: 2nd OV Firefighter

Answer 24

C:✔1st OV Firefighter
Explanation:
Brownstones 2.6E

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Question 26:
Company commanders shall comply with the New York City Health Code pertaining to the control and welfare of dogs housed in quarters. Which of the following is not in accordance with FDNY Regulations regarding dogs in quarters?
A: Dog is to be licensed and immunized in accordance with Department of Health guidelines
B: Dogs shall not be permitted to leave quarters unless escorted and effectively restrained by a leash or chain not more than 6 feet long
C: Dogs shall not ride on company apparatus
D: Dogs left in unoccupied quarters are never permitted to remain free of control and must be restrained

Answer 25

D:✔Dogs left in unoccupied quarters are never permitted to remain free of control and must be restrained

Explanation:
Regulations Chapter 19
Section 19.3.3
Dogs left in unoccupied quarters when apparatus responds may be permitted to remain free of control provided that security of quarters is maintained

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Question 27:
Units are designated by a suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident. Which one of the following designations does not match the given task?
A: Engine 100F will be designated the FAST unit.
B: Engine 200W will be designated the water rescue unit.
C: Engine 300Y will be the Lobby Control Unit.
D: Engine 400S will be designated the Communications Unit

Answer 26

Explanation:
C. Engine 300Y will be the systems control unit
Lobby control unit is L
Communications ch 2 page 37
Know the designations on page 37 cold!

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Question 28:
Members were testing the use of Sound Powered Telephones in the Clark Street tube at a recent MUD. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Sound Powered Telephones in under river tubes ?
A: Sound Powered Telephone connectors are typically located at the street level Siamese connections closest to the emergency exits on both sides of the under river tubes
B: In the under river tubes, Sound Power Telephone connectors are found at standpipe outlets; approximately 200 feet apart
C: In under river tubes, the Transit Authority usually identifies associated standpipe outlets by number
D: There is usually a connection from one system to another (e.g., from an under river tunnel system to a nearby station)

Answer 27

D:✔There is usually a connection from one system to another (e.g., from an under river tunnel system to a nearby station)

Explanation:
T.B. Tools 31 - Sound Powered Telephones
Section 4.1.2
There is usually no connection from one system to another (e.g., from an under river tunnel system to a nearby station)

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Question 29:
Which of the following is correct regarding standpipes?
A: Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 2 1/2” hose and the siamese connections may be painted red
B: Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 1/2” hose and the siamese connections may be painted red
C: Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 1/2” hose and the siamese connections may be painted green
D: Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 2 1/2” hose and the siamese connections may be painted green

Answer 28

B:✔Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 1/2” hose and the siamese connections may be painted red
Explanation:
Engine Company Operations - Chapter 9
Sections 9.3.2 and 9.3.3
Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 1/2” hose
The Standpipe Siamese may be painted red

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Question 30:
Your ladder company has just been instructed to search a below grade void at the scene of a collapse of a H-Type multiple dwelling in Queens. Before allowing your members to search the void, you must check for the accumulation of all but which one of the following?
A: Flammable gases

B: Oxygen

C: Carbon monoxide

D: Water accumulation

Answer 29

D:✔Water accumulation

Explanation:
Collapse only mentions Flammable gases, oxygen and carbon monoxide as the items that shall be monitored for prior to entry into voids. Collapse 4.6

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Question 31:
You are a Captain working PCOT in Engine 100. As your unit is responding into a box with multiple calls for fire in a vacant structure, you realize you might be designated the IC for some time because the BC is attending a Division conference. As you mentally review vacant building procedures, you would be incorrect to think?
A: The primary emphasis in vacant building operations is that of an exterior attack

B: Primary markings shall be made above the front entrance. If deemed advantageous, additional markings shall be made at other places (fire escape, roof bulkhead, etc)

C: The structural stability of the building or parts thereof will be the most important aspect determining the initial attack strategy i.e. interior or exterior

D: Protection of life is the most important consideration in size up

Answer 30

Explanation:
A. Vacants 8.1 
B. Primary markings shall be made ALONGSIDE the front entrance. Vacants 1.3.3 
C. Vacants 2.2.1 
D. Vacants 2.2.3

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Question 32:
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding portable power saws?
A: During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw in operation shall observe, “as near as possible and practical, a 10 foot radius Circle of Danger, “ only the operator and the member designated as the guide may enter this circle
B: During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw in operation shall observe, “as near as possible and practical, a 10 foot radius Circle of Danger, “ only the officer, the operator and the member designated as the guide may enter this circle
C: During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw in operation shall observe, “as near as possible and practical, a 20 foot radius Circle of Danger, “ only the officer, the operator and the member designated as the guide may enter this circle
D: During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw in operation shall observe, “as near as possible and practical, a 20 foot radius Circle of Danger, “ only the operator and the member designated as the guide may enter this circle

Answer 31

C:✔During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of a saw in operation shall observe, “as near as possible and practical, a 20 foot radius Circle of Danger, “ only the officer, the operator and the member designated as the guide may enter this circle
Explanation:
T.B tools 9 - portable power saws
Section 4.7

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Question 33:
Upon transmission of signal 10-76, the dispatcher sends E312L to be the Lobby Control Unit on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. While responding Lt Smith ascertains the identity and designation of units that are responding to the box via the MDT. Once at the scene, Lt Smith was correct in all of his actions except one. Choose the incorrect choice below:
A: Lt Smith reported into the IC and verified the location of the Fire Floor, Forward Staging Area, SAE Post and the Forward Triage Area.

B: Lt Smith was designated as the Lobby Control Unit Leader and was stationed at the elevator lobby. E312L maintained control of all elevators from this location.

C: Lt Smith relieved the OV FF from first alarm units operating elevators.

D: Lt Smith instructed his members to maintain one elevator at the lobby and one elevator at the Forward Triage Area.

Answer 32

D:✔Lt Smith instructed his members to maintain one elevator at the lobby and one elevator at the Forward Triage Area.

Explanation:
A. ICS Ch. 2 Addendum 4, section 4.2 
B. 4.2 
C. 4.2 
D. If possible one elevator shall be maintained in readiness at the forward staging area and one maintained at the lobby 4.2

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Question 34:
You are the officer of the first to arrive ladder company at a suspected underground chemical attack. You are supervising your Can and Irons Firefighters performing evacuation/ hazard assessment as per FDNY procedures when they come across an area with no responsive victims. Your next action should be to?
A: Transmit such information to the Incident Commander and begin removal of the unresponsive victims to the Safe Refuge Area (SRA)
B: Transmit such information to the incident commander and retreat immediately to be decontaminated
C: Transmit a Mayday to the incident commander and retreat immediately to be decontaminated
D: Assist the second ladder company with removal of the unresponsive victims to the Casualty Collection Point (CCP)

Answer 33

B:✔Transmit such information to the incident commander and retreat immediately to be decontaminated

Explanation:
ERP, Addendum 2, Chemical Attack Underground Section 6.1
Members are NOT to enter a subway where visible persons are unresponsive. If members come across an area with no responsive victims, indicating an immediate life threat to responders, they should transmit such information to the incident commander and retreat immediately to be decontaminated.

Question 34

Question 35:
Tower ladder 105 is preparing to use their bucket at a multiple alarm fire in a large taxpayer. The relief valve on the tower ladder should be set to \_\_\_ psi.
 A: 200
 B: 250
 C: 300
 D: 350

Answer 34

B:✔250

Explanation:
The tower ladder should be supplied with 200 to 250 psi and the relief valve is set at 250 psi. Tower Ladders (6.6.1 C)

Question 35

Question 36:
Ladder 156 receives a ticket to respond to a suspicious package. On arrival at the box, they transmit a 10-84 and are approached by PD who asks the unit to stand-by while awaiting the bomb squad to investigate. Choose the proper code:
 A: 10-6
 B: 10-31
 C: 10-39
 D: 10-92

Answer 35

C:✔10-39

Explanation:
A. Stand by; A short pause in transmission will follow
B. Assist Civilian
C. FD Standing By; FD Units standing by at interagency incident, e.g. standing by at a suspicious package Communications 8-11
D. Malicious False Alarm
CODES will be on every test

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Question 37:
Units in Williamsburg are operating at a fire on the 4th floor in a Mill Loft building. The fire building is sprinklered throughout. At this fire, which company is responsible to ensure the sprinkler system is supplied?
 A: 1st arriving engine
 B: 2nd arriving engine
 C: 3rd arriving engine
 D: 4th arriving engine

Answer 36

C:✔3rd arriving engine

Explanation:
At cellar and sub cellar fires, the 2nd engine is responsible to ensure the sprinkler is supplied. Lofts 6.2.2

Question 37

Question 38:
Regarding the removal of any non-ambulatory victims from an under river rail, the primary method of moving these patients should be to use?
 A: Rail carts
 B: Rescue train
 C: Skeds
 D: Victim removal relay teams

Answer 37

Explanation:
A. Rail Carts, which ride on the tracks, are the primary method for moving patients and equipment. The carts are safer, decrease fatigue of personnel and are more efficient.
FFP Under River Rail Ops 7.3.3
**Note: The other 3 methods may be used but are not the primary method.

Question 38

Question 39:
After members inspected the FAST Pak, they notified you, the Lieutenant on duty, that the FAST Pak needs to be placed OOS due to a defect. Who would you notify to obtain a replacement FAST Pak?
 A: The Division
 B: The Battalion
 C: Mask Service Unit
 D: Tech Services

Answer 38

B:✔The Battalion
Explanation:
T.B. SCBA, Addendum 1 FAST PAK 
Section 9.12.2 
Notify the Battalion that the Company Fast Pak is OOS and request the Battalion Spare Fast Pak as a replacement.

Question 39

Question 40:
Captain Harvey is conducting a drill with the members of his Tower Ladder on fires in high-rise fireproof multiple dwellings. The Captain would be correct to state that the following members will bring the KO curtain to the apartment directly above the fire apartment.
 A: 1st and 2nd Roof Firefighters
 B: 1st and 3rd Roof Firefighters
 C: 2nd and 3rd Roof Firefighters
 D: 1st Roof Firefighter only

Answer 39

B:✔1st and 3rd Roof Firefighters
Explanation:
Multiple Dwellings 6.3.1C and 6.3.3