Brotherhood Exam 2 Flashcards
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
B:✔80 ft
Explanation:
Evol 21 Notes H
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
C:✔Only a Staff Chief
Explanation:
BISP ch 4 Add 4 3.2 Note
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
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
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
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
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
A:✔Chief of Operations
Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 4 8.1
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
B:✔Unstable
Explanation:
CFRD ch 2 3.14
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
D:✔Conflict of interest
Explanation:
D) This requires notification to the IG
AUC 268A 1.1, 4.1
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
B:✔Monthly and after each use
Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 3 Add 3 6.2
Question 9: All of the following are considered appropriate flagging column entries except? A: Inj B: VIS C: Mess D: DSCP
D:✔DSCP
Explanation:
D) DSP (for Discipline - Charges)
Guide to Co Journal 5
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
C:✔On the chart holding the unit’s PCR forms
Explanation:
CFRD ch 2 5.3
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
A:✔Type of injuries
Explanation:
AUC 332 3.4.3
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
C:✔Supervising Fire dispatcher
Explanation:
Communications 3 sec 3.1.4
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
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
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
C:✔20 seconds
Explanation:
Communications 2.2.1 C
Know your numbers and colors. They are on every test.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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"
C:✔1/4” to 1/2”
Explanation:
Private Dwellings Chapter 1 (3.8)
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
Explanation:
D. 210 (HM sec 3.9) **Don’t confuse with Propane which has an expansion rate of 270 times.
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
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.
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
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
