Brotherhood Exam 3

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Question 1:
On a recent Saturday, a “10-51” was transmitted due to heavy rain coupled with high winds. Since Saturday is the day your company has MUD, you decide to discuss procedures for setting up the Tower Ladder. Since you firehouse received a new reinforced concrete floor in 2012, you deployed the apparatus outriggers and tormenters in quarters to give the firefighters “hands on” experience. According to FDNY Regulations your actions were?
A: Correct, as all FDNY apparatus floors renovated after 2002 can support this evolution
B: Correct, as all FDNY apparatus floors renovated after 2011 can support this evolution
C: Incorrect, as this evolution shall never be permitted in quarters
D: Incorrect, as this evolution can only be performed in quarters with aerial ladders

Answer 0

C:✔Incorrect, as this evolution shall never be permitted in quarters

Explanation:
Regulations Chapter 19 19.3.13
Apparatus tormentors and outriggers shall NEVER be deployed while the unit is in quarters. The weight of the apparatus is transferred to these supports, thereby placing an enormous amount of stress on the area on which they come in contact with. This pressure can damage the floor and possibly cause a collapse

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Question 2:
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Sound Powered Telephone systems?
A: Sound powered wire reels contain 200 foot-long wire wound around a reel and these systems may present the user with a shock hazard.
B: Sound powered wire reels contain 400 foot-long wire wound around a reel and these systems do not present the user with a shock hazard.
C: Sound powered wire reels contain 400 foot-long wire wound around a reel and these systems may present the user with a shock hazard.
D: Sound powered wire reels contain 200 foot-long wire wound around a reel and these systems do not present the user with a shock hazard.

Answer 1

B:✔Sound powered wire reels contain 400 foot-long wire wound around a reel and these systems do not present the user with a shock hazard.
Explanation:
T.B. Tools 31 - Sound Powered Telephones
Sections 1.3 and 2.4

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Question 3:
When supplies are received in quarters, the member on Housewatch would be most correct to include which entry in the flagging column?
 A: PRY
 B: SPLY
 C: PR
 D: SUPP

Answer 2

C:✔PR

Explanation:
Guide to Co Journal Entries 5

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Question 4:
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans?
A: Fans shall be inspected daily at the start of the 9x6 tour

B: Fans shall never be refueled inside a structure

C: When running fans at an incident, if possible exhaust hoses should be attached to the operating fans

D: Fans should never be transported while in operation

Answer 3

C:✔When running fans at an incident, if possible exhaust hoses should be attached to the operating fans.
Explanation:
T.B. Tools 32 - Positive Pressure Ventilation Fans
Section 3.3
When running fans at an incident, exhaust hoses must always be attached to the operating fans in order to limit and control the introduction of CO inside the structure.

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Question 5:
When is it appropriate to place a yellow disk on a siamese of auxiliary fire protection system?
A: Only when the system is frozen
B: Only when the system is completely OOS
C: Never
D: Only when the system needs to be augmented

Answer 4

C:✔Never

Explanation:
Engine Company Operations - Chapter 6
Sections 6.5.2
Yellow Disc - available in two sizes for placement on the 4 1/2 inch or 2 1/2 inch outlets of frozen hydrants.

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Question 6:
Which of the following is correct regarding shipping papers?
A: On a truck the “bill of lading” is kept in the cab, within reach of the driver
B: On a ship the “waybill “ is kept by the master or first mate
C: On the railroad the “cargo manifest” is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine
D: On an airplane the “air bill” is kept with the flight data recorder

Answer 5

A:✔On a truck the “bill of lading” is kept in the cab, within reach of the driver
Explanation:
Hazardous Materials 2
Section 4.4
Truck - The “bill of lading” is kept in the cab within reach of the driver
Railroad -The “waybill” is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine
Aircraft-The “air bill” is kept by the pilot
Ships -The “cargo manifest” is kept by the master or first mate

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Question 7:
You respond to an observed biological release that has occurred indoors. After evacuating the immediate area and sealing off the area by closing doors and windows, (and using plastic to cover any openings,) you know it is appropriate to avoid entry to the site. What is the minimum time you should wait to allow the biological to settle to reduce exposure to the inhalation hazard?
 A: 30 minutes
 B: 15 minutes
 C: 1 hour
 D: 2 hours

Answer 6

A:✔30 minutes
Explanation:
ERP, Addendum 1 ( Chapter 1) Biological Agents
Section 5.2.3
Avoid entry to the site for a minimum time of 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the biological to settle to reduce exposure of the inhalation hazard.

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Question 8:
Officers arriving at an incident, after they have transmitted their 10-84 via the MDT, must key their handie-talkie remote microphone how many times in order to "check in" to have all members of their company recognized by the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) ?
 A: Once
 B: Twice
 C: Three times
 D: Four times

Answer 7

A:✔Once
Explanation:
A. Communications Ch 9, Add 3, 3.1.5
C. A chief or company officer conducting a roll call would ask members to fully depress and release their handie-talkie remote microphone 3 times to be accounted for on the EFAS screen. Comm ch 9, Add 3, 6.1.4

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Question 9:
Ladder 11, an aerial ladder, arrives 2nd due for a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story Brownstone without a fire escape. 11’s OVM checked the rear for occupants and assured that ventilation was completed. The OVM returned to the front of the building where he was not needed for laddering operations. Unless instructed otherwise by his officer, where should the OVM now report?
A: To his officer above the fire
B: To the roof to assist with ventilation
C: Into an exposure to check for extension
D: Team up with 11’s roof FF to enter the apt above the fire

Answer 8

A:✔To his officer above the fire
Explanation:
Brownstones 2.7 OVM Duties
B. Option if it’s a top floor fire (Brownstones 2.7 OVM Duties)
C. Option if it’s a top floor fire (Brownstones 2.7 OVM Duties)
D. If the building has a fire escape (Brownstones 2.7 OVM Duties)

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Question 10:
The rate of chemical suicides is increasing. Of the following hazards/threats to first responders resulting from a chemical suicide incident, which is considered the “primary” hazard/threat?
A: Inhalation
B: Skin absorption or caustic-acid contamination
C: Flammability
D: Blood-borne pathogens

Answer 9

A:✔Inhalation

Explanation:
Haz Mat 11 2
***Code: FIBS
Flammability
Inhalation (primary)
Blood-borne pathogens
Skin-absorption or caustic acid contamination

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Question 11:
It is your first tour as a Lieutenant in the field and you have the unfortunate experience of being involved in an apparatus accident. You inform the dispatcher that your company was involved in a minor accident and request to have PD and the Battalion respond. Next, you try to remember when you would need to fill out more than one CD-19 form. You were correct in all of the following thoughts except?
A: More than one apparatus
B: more than one civilian vehicle
C: more than two civilian pedestrians or bicyclists
D: more than 3 people injured

Answer 10

D:✔more than 3 people injured

Explanation:
D. more than four people injured. Safety Bulletin 56 page 8, 9.2
Remember “2235” You need two forms if: 2 apparatus, 2 civilian vehicles, 3 pedestrians or bicyclists, or 5 people injured.

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Question 12:
Besides filling out an apparatus accident report (CD-19), a NYS report of motor vehicle accident form (MV-104) may need to be completed as well when an apparatus is involved in an accident. In regards to the MV-104, which statement is incorrect?
A: If the the MV-104 needs to be filled out, it must be forwarded within 10 days to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles.
B: A copy must be filled out and sent to the Safety Command-Accident Claims Unit within 96 hours of an accident resulting in death, personal injury, or damage over $1,000.
C: If the dollar amount of the damage cannot be estimated, an MV-104 must be completed and sent to the Safety Command Accident Claims Unit within 96 hours.
D: Completing the MV-104 is the express responsibility of the officer involved in the accident.

Answer 11

D:✔Completing the MV-104 is the express responsibility of the officer involved in the accident.

Explanation:
D. This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in the accident. Safety Bulletin 56 Apparatus Accident Reports. Page 22, 24.1

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Question 13:
When serving a Summons to a building owner because of a fire prevention violation, an experienced Lieutenant would know which color copy should be personally served to the respondent named on the summons?    
 A: Pink
 B: White
 C: Yellow
 D: Blue

Answer 12

A:✔Pink
Explanation:
It can also be dropped at their feet if they refuse to accept it
BISP Manual Summons Guide pg 5

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Question 14:
For a fire on an upper floor of a rowframe, if necessary the Incident Commander should order a third line stretched as needed. According to FFP Rowframes, this line may be directed to all of the following except?
A: To the fire building
B: To an exposure
C: To supply a tower ladder
D: Through the fire building to the rear yard

Answer 13

D:✔Through the fire building to the rear yard

Explanation:
D. Through an exposure to the rear yard
RF 6.3 C

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Question 15:
When dealing with a member in distress, removal of the member from the IDLH is critical for survival. Assuring the distressed member has an adequate supply of air is the next priority as a member will suffer brain damage without air in?
 A: 1 to 2 minutes
 B: 4 to 6 minutes
 C: 6 to 10 minutes
 D: 10 to 15 minutres

Answer 14

B:✔4 to 6 minutes

Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 3 7.1
Brain Damage: without air in 4 to 6 minutes
Move Towards Clinical Death: in 6 to 10 minutes

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Question 16:
According to FDNY Procedures on Taxpayers, at 1000 degrees F a 100 foot long steel “I” beam will extend how many inches in length?
A: 4 inches

B: 4 and a half inches

C: 9 inches

D: 9 and a half inches

Answer 15

D:✔9 and a half inches

Explanation:
A. An average 50 foot long steel beam, heated uniformly over its length to 970 degrees F will extend approx four inches. Taxpayers 3.6.1
D. A longer “I” beam will expand a proportionately greater distance, and as the temperature increases, the rate of expansion increases. Taxpayers 3.6.1

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Question 17:
From the following, choose the most incorrect handline stretch at a Private Dwelling fire.
A: When a private dwelling is fully involved, consider stretching a 2 ½ inch hoseline.
B: A 2 ½ inch hoseline shall be considered when encountering a wind impacted fire.
C: A 2 ½ inch hoseline shall be used for an advanced fire in the cellar.
D: Due to speed and mobility, a 1 ¾ inch hoseline is recommended for a fire in a private dwelling.

Answer 16

C:✔A 2 ½ inch hoseline shall be used for an advanced fire in the cellar.

Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Private Dwellings 
A. Chapter 3 sec 5.3
B. Chapter 3 sec 5.3 note
D. Chapter 3 sec1.1

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Question 18:
When utilizing a manual fire pump located in a high-rise office building for a fire on the 42nd floor, an Incident Commander would be most correct to order a recommended pump pressure of?
A: 250 PSI

B: 300 PSI

C: 350 PSI

D: 400 PSI

Answer 17

C:✔350 PSI
Explanation:
HR Office Building 4.4.7

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Question 19:
An experienced Captain assigned as an "Acting Battalion Chief" during a storm emergency where Rapid Response Vehicle Task Forces may be activated would be correct to know that a Sector/Group Supervisor shall be assigned whenever activation requires the assembly of MORE than?
 A: Seven Task Forces
 B: Five Task Forces
 C: Two Task Forces
 D: One Task Force

Answer 18

D:✔One Task Force

Explanation:
AUC 159 Add 8 sec 3.5

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Question 20:
The FD uses different radio codes for fires in certain structures. Which of the following codes is correctly given?
A: 10-75 on arrival you see fire blowing out two window of an 18 story project.
B: 10-77 for heavy smoke on numerous floors at an 18 story project
C: 10-77 confirmed fire at a highrise office building.
D: 10-75 small fire in a highrise office building.

Answer 19

B:✔10-77 for heavy smoke on numerous floors at an 18 story project
Explanation:
A. 10-77 will be given for visible fire on arrival. (MD 6.1.6B)
B. MD 6.1.6 A
C. 10-76 (comm ch.8)
D. 10-76

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Question 21:
Lt. Clavin and his ladder company arrive 1st at the scene of a Bio-Detection System (BDS) activation at a United States Postal Service (USPS) facility. Lt. Clavin made contact with the USPS Liaison and confirms a BDS activation. Which code would Lt. Clavin be correct to transmit?
 A: 10-80 Code 1
 B: 10-80 Code 2
 C: 10-80
 D: 10-80 Code 3

Answer 20

C:✔10-80
Explanation:
***UPDATED MATERIAL. 
Know the new 10-80 code
Haz-Mat 14 (6.2)

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Question 22:
In-Line Pumping may be a tactic considered by the first due Engine officer at a Vacant building fire. All of the following are advantages of In-line pumping except which choice?
A: Fast water on the fire.
B: Pumper in position for exterior stream operation.
C: Higher engine pressures required.
D: Shorter and faster hand line stretches.

Answer 21

C:✔Higher engine pressures Explanation:

C. Lower engine pressures required. Vacants 3.1.1 B.

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Question 23:
When utilizing a manual fire pump located in a high-rise office building for a fire on the 22nd floor, the recommended pump pressure is?
A: 200 PSI

B: 300 PSI

C: 250 PSI

D: 150 PSI

Answer 22

C:✔250 PSI
Explanation:
Hi Rise Office 4.1.7

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Question 24:
When an understaffed unit (3 FFs or less) is the only unit on the scene of a structural fire, the company shall take a defensive position. Which of the following choices is an accurate example of a unit taking a “Defensive Position?”
A: Stretching a hoseline to outside the IDLH
B: Providing medical treatment to victims
C: Positioning a portable ladder
D: All of the above

Answer 23

D:✔All of the above

Explanation:
FFP Membs in Distress ch 1 2.1.1

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Question 25:
Operations are underway at the scene of a fire in an underground subway. The IC confirms that the repeater system is functioning and wants to attempt to use the repeater system as a Command Channel. When the IC tells the officer of Ladder 100 to switch to the primary subway repeater channel, the officer would know that he needs to switch to channel?
 A: 13
 B: 14
 C: 15
 D: 16

Answer 24

B:✔14
Explanation:
A. Tacu 
B. Communications Ch 9, 9.7 
C. Secondary repeater channel 
D. Designated emergency channel 
Note: An effective HT relay must be established whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not. Comm Ch 9, 9.7

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Question 26:
Ladder 112 arrives “1st due” at a top floor fire in a brownstone type building. Once assured that laddering is not needed, or after VEIS has been completed, the LCC would be most correct if his next action was?
A: Reports to his officer with whatever tools necessary
B: Teams up with OV FF to enter an exposure
C: Teams up with Roof FF to enter an exposure
D: Teams up with the 2nd arriving LCC to enter the rear yard

Answer 25

A:✔Reports to his officer with whatever tools necessary
Explanation:
Brownstones Page 11 sec D

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Question 27:
Engine 233 arrives at a fully involved occupied row frame with heavy fire in exposure 2 and minor extension to exposure 4. Members correctly stretched the first line in which of the following choices?
A: 1 3/4” into the fire building
B: 1 3/4” into the most severe exposure, exposure 2
C: 2 1/2” into exposure 4, as a defensive position until a TL is set up
D: All choices above are incorrect

Answer 26

A:✔1 3/4” into the fire building
Explanation:
Row Frames 6.4 B The first line is stretched into the fire building through the front door.

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Question 28:
The FDNY Incident Command System provides guidelines to manage an incident in an efficient organized manner. In general the “span of control” of any individual with management responsibility should range from?
A: One to five with three being ideal.

B: Three to seven with five being ideal.

C: Five to nine with seven being ideal.

D: Seven to eleven with nine being ideal.

Answer 27

B:✔Three to seven with five being ideal.
Explanation:
B. Three to seven with five being ideal.
ICS Manual ch 1, 3.2.2

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Question 29:
Photovoltaic Electrical Systems present new challenges to the FDNY. The modules of a PV array are first connected in \_\_\_\_\_\_ to obtain correct voltage for the system and individual leads are then connected in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to allow the system to add more current (amperage.)
 A: Parallel; Parallel
 B: Parallel; Series
 C: Series; Parallel
 D: Series; Series

Answer 28

C:✔Series; Parallel
Explanation:
AUC 351 3.3

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Question 30:
Lt. Morals was smoking his 4th cigar of the night and was drilling on Maydays and Urgents was correct in all the following statements except?
A: Transmit a Mayday for a member missing.
B: Transmit a Mayday for a collapse that has occurred.
C: Transmit an Urgent for a member with a life threatening injury.
D: Transmit an Urgent for a collapse feared.

Answer 29

C:✔Transmit an Urgent for a member with a life threatening injury.
Explanation:
Life threat is a Mayday (comm ch.9 Pg. 4-8)

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Question 31:
Which of the following codes would be most incorrect to transmit to the dispatcher, given the circumstances?
A: 10-37 Code 2 for a patient not breathing requiring resuscitation.
B: 10-38 Code 3 for detector activation; reading of 10 PPM on the CO meter
C: 10-70 for insufficient pressure at the standpipe outlet.
D: 10-35 Code 3 for an unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities

Answer 30

D:✔10-35 Code 3 for an unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities
Explanation:
A. Communications Ch 8, 8-11
B. Carbon Monoxide emergency (CO meter reading of greater than 9 ppm) Ch 8, 8-11
C. This shall be an “Urgent” message to the dispatcher transmitting the signal. It will also require an “Urgent” HT transmission to all units on the scene. Ch 8, 8-16
D. 10-35 Code 2 Unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities.
Note: 10-35 Code 3 Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aerosol spray) Ch 8, 8-10

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Question 32:
In regard to standpipes located throughout under river rails, which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are wet.
B: Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river.
C: 2 1/2 inch outlets are located every 200 feet throughout under river tubes.
D: Section valves are located approximately 400 feet apart.

Answer 31

D:✔Section valves are located approximately 400 feet apart.
Explanation:
D. Section valves are located approximately 600 feet apart. Firefighting Procedures Under River Rail Operations, 2.7.1

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Question 33:
Low-rise Fireproof MDs and hi-rise Fireproof MDs have many differences. Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding operations at a 6-story low-rise Fireproof MD with two enclosed stairways and a small hallway?
A: Roof FF’s go to the roof via evacuation stairs
B: Ladder officer picks attack stairs after consulting with eng off and notifies IC
C: OV often can reach the 4th floor with a 35 foot portable
D: If no outside ops are needed the LCC and OV both report to the fire floor

Answer 32

B:✔Ladder officer picks attack stairs after consulting with eng off and notifies IC
Explanation:
When there are two stairways the Ladder Officer notifies the IC and the engine officer of the attack stairway. MD 7.3.1 A
**MD 6.7.2 Eng Officer is to communicate with the ladder company officer to select the attack stairway.
There are many differences with Hi rise and low rise MD’s
Also with Hi Rise MD and Hi Rise Office
Know the differences, it makes for a good question

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Question 34:
According to the PA/ID bulletin, which of the following Firefighters may be ineligible to work Minimum Staffing Overtime (MSOT) ?
A: Firefighter Thomas who is on vacation leave
B: Firefighter Smith who has exceeded the current bi-weekly Battalion average of MSOT by 50 hours
C: Firefighter Jones who owes a self mutual for more than 90 days
D: Probationary Firefighter Reilly who has 10 months with the FDNY

Answer 33

C:✔Firefighter Jones who owes a self mutual for more than 90 days
Explanation:
A. Firefighters on vacation leave shall be eligible to work MSOT. PA/ID 5-74, 2.3.3
B. Any Firefighter who exceeds the Battalion average by 75 hours would be ineligible. 2.1.2
C. Battalion Commanders may restrict MSOT to any member who fails to repay a self mx within 90 days. 2.1.5
D. Any Probationary Firefighter with less than 9 months would be ineligible unless there is no other eligible member to work (then the Probationary Firefighter could work MSOT.) 2.1.4

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Question 35:
According to the FDNY's new Risk-Based Inspection System (RBIS,) units must perform an initial Public School (K-12) familiarization drill, followed by a drill required every?
 A: Year
 B: 2 years
 C: 4 years
 D: 5 years

Answer 34

B:✔2 years
Explanation:
BISP/RBIS ch 2 2.8.1
*This drill must NOT be conducted during BISP

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Question 36:
Your ladder company is operating at a major collapse where a 10-60 code 2 has been transmitted. You come across a V painted next to a void. You are correct in your assessment in all but which choice?
A: V indicates the location of a potential or known victim

B: V should be 2 feet in height

C: V with a circle around it indicates a confirmed victim

D: V with a horizontal line through the middle indicates victim is deceased and has been removed

Answer 35

D:✔V with a horizontal line through the middle indicates victim is deceased and has been removed

Explanation:
D. Paint a horizontal line through the middle of the “V” when the victim is confirmed deceased. Collapse Add 2 sec 5.4
A vertical line is painted through the confirmed victim mark after the victim has been removed. sec 5.5

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Question 37:
There have been situations where the emergency roll call has been delegated to and conducted by a company officer. As a new officer, you should be aware that all of the following situations except which one requires an emergency roll call?
A: Mayday transmission for Collapse Imminent
B: Mayday transmission for Collapse Feared
C: Urgent transmission for Interior attack discontinued and exterior attack instituted
D: Urgent for Loss of water endangering members

Answer 36

B:✔Mayday transmission for Collapse Feared
Explanation:
B. Mayday transmission for Collapse Occurred gets a roll call
**Collapse feared is an Urgent (Comm Ch 9 Page 11)
Anytime a building or area is evacuated, chief or company officers shall account for all members in preparation of a roll call by the IC.
Comm Ch 9, Add 2 Emergency Roll Call Procedures 2.1

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Question 38:
Drafting may prove to be a difficult and time-consuming operation, however, it is imperative members know how to properly perform this evolution. Which choice below reflects an inaccuarte action when performing this evolution?
A: The connection in the suction line must be air tight
B: The strainer end should, if possible, be parallel with and well below the surface of water
C: All connections and knots of the suction assembly are made before connecting to the inlet side of the pumper
D: The preferred method of securing the suction is to tie it off to a substantial part of the pier bulkhead

Answer 37

D:✔The preferred method of securing the suction is to tie it off to a substantial part of the pier bulkhead

Explanation:
Evol 6 Notes
D) The preferred method is to tie off to a substantial part of the pumper

Question 38

Question 39:
According to FDNY engine company operations when a 10-70 is transmitted what unit will be designated the "Water Resource Unit"?
 A: First arriving engine
 B: Second arriving engine
 C: Third arriving engine
 D: Fourth arriving engine

Answer 38

B:✔Second arriving engine
Explanation:
Engine Company Ops - Chapter 5 Sec 5.7.4
When Signal 10-70 is transmitted, the dispatcher will designate the second arriving engine company as the “Water Resource Unit.”
Their PRIMARY objective is to assist the first arriving engine to obtain a positive water source.