Bx Test 18 Flashcards
Units are operating at an advanced fire in the cellar of a 4-story old law tenement type rowframe building. Hoselines were deployed in the following manner. Which hoseline was stretched to the incorrect location?
A: The first hoseline was advanced through the front door, then to the cellar via the interior stairs.
B: After the cellar fire was controlled by the second hoseline, the first line was advanced to the top floor.
C: The first hoseline was used to cover the first floor public hall, so the second hoseline was immediately stretched to the cellar via the interior stairs.
D: The first hoseline was stretched to the cellar and the second hoseline was stretched as a backup line for the first line.
C
Explanation:
C. If the first hoseline is used to cover the first floor public hall, AND A BACKUP LINE IS NOT NEEDED, the second hoseline will be stretched into the cellar VIA THE OUTSIDE CELLAR ENTRANCE to extinguish the fire.
NOTE: CROSS REF BROWSTONES 3.1: If the first line is used to cover the first floor, the second line is stretched to the cellar via the INTERIOR STAIRS.
Rowframes 6.2
At transformer fires, water is acceptable to use to protect exposures but applying water directly on the transformer should ____________.
A: be avoided as an initial tactic.
B: be avoided in all instances.
C: be initiated immediately.
D: be used as an initial tactic.
A
Explanation:
AUC 180 sec 6.3
Company officers shall use the Hydrant Pressure Chart to monitor and record the psi of the hydrant nearest quarters during the first full week in which correct month?
A: May
B: June
C: July
D: August
A
Explanation:
The Chart shall be posted at the HW area throughout the summer season
AUC 205 add 2
While operating at an explosion in a multi-story garage, the IC orders all units to change to the dedicated encrypted tactical channel. You would be correct to have your members?
A: Change to Channel 9. No further action is required to encrypt communications.
B: Change to Channel 10. No further action is required to encrypt communications.
C: Change to Channel 9. Encryption is accomplished by use of the concentric switch at the base of the channel selector knob on top of the HT.
D: Change to Channel 10. Encryption is accomplished by use of the concentric switch at the base of the channel selector knob on top of the HT.
A
Explanation:
Two encrypted channels have been provided in the Tactical Zone, HT-9/TAC SEC (Tactical), and HT-10/CMD SEC (Command). These channels are Strapped (Encryption is always active). No further action is required to encrypt communications.
Comm 11 Add 3 2.1
One option for setting up a mass Decon is to utilize a handline. As per Department policy, all choices below are correct regarding this procedure except?
A: Stretch a 2½” handline equipped with an Aquastream fog nozzle.
B: The nozzle team should operate the nozzle in the fog position and the victims should be directed through the fog spray, rinsing any remaining contamination off them.
C: The members performing decontamination should avoid contact with victims until the proper PPE is in use. The recommended operating pressure range is between 100 to 125 psi.
D: Consideration can be given to the use of two handlines operating opposite each other, approximately 25’ – 30’ apart, to form a large shower area that multiple victims can move through at the same time.
C
Explanation:
The members performing decontamination should avoid contact with victims until the proper PPE is in use. The recommended operating pressure range is between 50 to 80 psi.
Note: Care must taken to avoid pushing the contamination across to the opposing nozzle team.
HM 7 2.4.3
Ladder Company 199 arrives 1st due at a box in a subway station and observes smoke issuing from street gratings. As they enter the station, the officer notices an 8x8 black pictorial on a yellow background of a person walking on stairs. Which choice is CORRECT about the meaning of the sticker?
A: This station has no elevators leading to the mezzanine or down to the platform area.
B: This station has only one means of egress through which passengers can exit from the station platform to the street.
C: This station has multiple levels down to station platforms and egress will be difficult during emergency operations.
D: This station is undergoing a construction project and staircases are subject to closure during work hours.
B
Explanation:
AUC 207 ADDENDUM 17
B is correct 1.1 – Note… There may be multiple stairway entrances leading to the street from the end of the platform that provides egress. The stickers are provided for any station where the egress from the platform area is restricted to only one end of the station platform.
The members of Ladder 99 were discussing the new Class 2 Buildings section of multiple dwellings and were discussing the priority order of access to the roof for the roof firefighter. Which choice below is CORRECT as the first option for the roof firefighter?
A: Adjoining Building
B: Fire Escape
C: Remote/unaffected Stair with Roof Access
D: Open Stairs
C
Explanation:
FFP – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS – CLASS 2 MD’S
C IS CORRECT – 8.8.4 – Remote/unaffected Stair with Roof Access followed by Adjoining Building, Aerial Ladder (usually not a viable option), Fire Escape, & Open Stairs. 8.8.4
Portable ladders may have to be used to assist with rescue of occupants at old law tenements and multiple dwellings with rear fire escapes. Which tactic below is described incorrectly?
A: Portable ladders may be used to rescue occupants in the event of a fire in a building constructed with party wall balcony fire escapes where the fire has spread to the adjoining building, thereby eliminating it as a second means of egress.
B: Because of its portability the 12’ hook ladder may be used to gain access to the various balcony levels by the roof or OV firefighters for search and rescue.
C: Portable ladders must, if possible be taken through the basement to the rear yard to effect rescue.
D: Overcrowding on the fire escape in the rear may be relieved by members assisting occupants to the roof via the gooseneck ladder.
C
Explanation:
C. Portable ladders must, if possible be taken through the FIRST FLOOR PUBLIC HALL, APARTMENTS OR STORE to the rear yard to effect rescue.
Portable Ladders Pg 16
The NYC Building Code requires lightweight constructed spaces between the ceiling and the floor above or the ceiling and the roof above to be divided into approximately equal areas of ___ sq. ft. or less unless the building is equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.
A: 250
B: 500
C: 750
D: 1000
B
Explanation:
Private Dwellings Ch 6: 2.2.6 A
During the semi-annual subway emergency inspection period, administrative units shall inspect the subway dry standpipe systems and test the sound-powered telephones. If defects are noted during semi-annual inspections, multi-unit drills, or at operations, which correct report shall be completed and forwarded?
A: A-17
B: A-8
C: DOB Referral
D: High-Priority DOB Referral
B
Explanation:
AUC 207 add 10 sec 5
A-8 in this scenario is sent to Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU). For further info on A-8, A-17, DOB Referral see AUC 5 (Company Officer section)
The correct location of the Blue Light Station Power Removal Box in the Airtrain System can be found in which choice?
A: Every 800 feet along the guideway
B: Every 600 feet along the guideway
C: Every 400 feet along the guideway
D: Every 200 feet along the guideway
A
Explanation:
Inside each Blue Light Station Power Removal Box, there is a red power removal button. When this button is depressed, the power on certain sections of the guideway is removed. The Blue Light Station Removal Box has a schematic that should be used to determine the sections of the guideway that have been de-energized
AUC 207 add 12 sec 6
The FAST Unit is an important resource at Fire Department operations. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: A member assigned the FAST Pak must be designated at roll call. This member is responsible to manage the air supply of the distressed member, if needed.
B: An EFAS trained member assigned to monitor EFAS and the FAST Radio must be designated at roll call.
C: An EFAS trained member, upon arrival as the FAST Unit, shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS and remain in the Battalion vehicle to monitor both EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST Radio until the FAST Unit is given an assignment.
D: If no FAST Unit member is EFAS trained, the member designated to monitor the FAST Radio shall, upon arrival, report to a Battalion vehicle on scene to monitor the FAST Radio.
C
Explanation:
An EFAS trained member, upon arrival as the FAST Unit, shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS and remain in the Battalion vehicle to monitor both EFAS and the Battalion’s FAST Radio for the duration of the incident, EVEN IF the FAST Unit is given an assignment.
Whether EFAS trained or not, the FAST Unit member assigned to monitor EFAS and/or the FAST Radio shall remain in the Battalion vehicle, even if the FAST Unit is given an assignment, until relieved.
MMID Ch2 5.1
Following confusion at a recent High-Rise Multiple Dwelling fire, the members of Ladder 99 were discussing the delivery and use of the Window blanket at a fire. Which Choice below is CORRECT regarding the blanket?
A: All Battalions carry the blanket and the 1st BC will assign a unit to deliver the blanket to the floor below the fire (the normal location of the fire sector supervisor).
B: The Squad & Rescue companies will deliver their window blanket to the floor above the fire and assist in deployment if necessary.
C: The Squad Company will deliver their Window Blanket to the floor below the fire (the normal location of the fire sector supervisor).
D: The Squad will deliver their Window Blanket to the Command Post and the IC will assign a unit to deliver and deploy if necessary.
C
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE DWELLING FIRES
C IS CORRECT 6.20.1B - Recognize the change 12/19/19… Only the SQUAD is responsible for delivery of the Window Blanket and the location is to the FLOOR BELOW THE FIRE. Any unit can still be used to deploy, assigned by the fire sector.
A – Only select Battalions carry the Window Blanket – Training Bulletin 3 – 2.3
B – Only the Squad & to the floor below.
D – To the floor below.
In order to provide easy access and prevent unnecessary damage to housing authority building entry and elevator doors, Key FOBs and Elevator Machinery Room keys have been provided to department units. Which of the following regarding these items is INCORRECT?
A: Elevator Machinery Room Keys are standard issue with serial numbers which when issued must be recorded in the Office Record Journal.
B: Key FOBs have an individual serial number assigned to them which when issued must be recorded in the Office Record Journal.
C: Should a Key FOB fail to unlock a NYCHA door, it can be opened remotely by Housing Security by calling the Housing Emergency number directly or through department dispatcher.
D: In the event of a power outage, the electromagnetic lock will deactivate but the doors will remain locked. A special key not issued to the department will be needed to unlock the doors.
A
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS ADDENDUM 4
A IS Incorrect – Elevator Machinery Room Keys are Standard issue and do not have serial numbers. 2.1
B – Correct – 3.1
C – Correct – 1.3
D – Correct – 1.4
Many curb valves are old and require skill to shut to avoid breaking the valve. Newer plastic valves can also be easily broken if too much force is used. Which statement below concerning curb valves/service valves is incorrect?
A: If the curb valve/service valve on a low or medium pressure system becomes inoperative, mitigation of the leak will involve a utility company construction crew ripping up the street to isolate/repair the leak.
B: Although the FDNY is authorized to shut curb valves/service valves, it should only be done as a last resort and in consultation with the utility company.
C: If the curb valve/service valve of a high pressure distribution system becomes inoperative, mitigation of the leak will involve the utility company shutting the main valve.
D: The curb valve/service valve is usually found on the sidewalk side of the curb and shuts the natural gas supply to the entire building.
A
Explanation:
A. If the curb valve/service valve on a LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM ONLY becomes inoperative, mitigation of the leak will involve a utility company construction crew ripping up the street to isolate/repair the leak.
NOTE: THE “C” CHOICE ALSO APPLIES TO THE MEDIUM PRESSURE SYSTEM
Also: FDNY is NOT permitted to shut a main valve
Natural Gas Section 6 Pg 24
The placement of the aerial ladder apparatus is key to utilizing it effectively at a fire operation. Which of the following comments is incorrect regarding the general placement of the aerial apparatus?
A: Where no immediate rescue effort is required, the placement of the apparatus is based on the size of the frontage of the building to be covered in case of future need.
B: The roof firefighter shall assist the chauffer in proper placement of the apparatus before carrying out their other assigned duties.
C: While operating at a fire or emergency, the apparatus shall not be backed up unless the chauffer has the assistance of at least one guide person.
D: The placement of the aerial apparatus is dependent on whether immediate rescue is apparent.
B
Explanation:
B. The OUTSIDE VENTILATION FIREFIGHTER shall assist the chauffer in proper placement of the apparatus before carrying out their other assigned duties.
Aerial Ladders 2.1; 2.2
