Bx Test 19 Flashcards
Which one of the following choices is not in accord with FDNY policy for fires in class 2 high-rise multiple dwellings?
A: The 3rd ladder will search apartments above and below the fire as necessary.
B: The 3rd ladder will search all hallways and stairs above the fire on a continual basis.
C: The 4th ladder roof FF will proceed to the apartment directly above the fire with the KO curtain.
D: If the 3rd ladder is operating in the apartment above the fire, the 4th ladder will search all hallways and stairs above the fire on a continual basis.
C
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-8.8.11
B-8.8.11
C-8.8.11 references sec 6.16.4, 3rd ladder roof firefighter.
The Roof Firefighter shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire with a KO Curtain, in addition to his/her normal complement of tools, to assist members operating on that floor.
D-8.8.12
If an engine officer discovers contraband (kerosene heater, LPG cylinder without permits) that needs to be confiscated, he shall take all of the following actions except which one?
A: He transported the items to the firehouse, because they were properly contained.
B: He should provide full particulars in the company journal.
C: If the Incident Commander is not a Battalion Chief, request one to respond.
D: Notification to vendors need not be made when an emergency condition exists.
A
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 4, ADD 5, A-3.2, under no circumstances is any unit other than hazmat logistics to transport this contraband B-6.1 C-Top pg 1 D-1.4
While conducting a drill at a class 2 high-rise residential building, the captain of Engine Company 99 would be right to correct her members on all except which point below?
A: If 4 lengths of hose are required, that particular information, need not be included in the building’s CIDS message. However, if more than 4 lengths of hose is required, that should be identified in CIDS.
B: The fifth assigned/arriving engine is responsible for placing the high rise nozzle into operation.
C: The 3rd engine may need to assist in getting the first line into operation. In this case, the 3rd engine officer must notify the IC and 2nd due engine officer.
D: If the 3rd engine is assisting with the first line, the 4th engine should relieve them, in order to allow the 3rd engine to stretch the second line.
B
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires A-8.7 top pg 99, More than 3 lengths should be identified in CIDS, NOTE: More than 4 lengths may be required. B-6.11, NOTE: The bulletin indicates the 5th engine to arrive and the 5th assigned engine. The assumption is they are 1 in the same. C-8.7.3, Notify IC and 4th engine officer. D-8.7.4, In this case, 4th engine should stretch a second line.
Which of the following is an inaccurate description of residential fire emergency markings according to AUC 5?
A: A star indicates that door is the main entrance.
B: A pentagon indicates that door is a secondary entrance.
C: An arrow pointing up or down indicates the door serves a multi-floor dwelling.
D: Sandwich apartments have no living space on the entrance floor.
B
Explanation:
***MD P 77 contradicts choice D.
AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 7
A-Table bottom pg 1
B-A triangle, bottom pg 1
C-Bottom pg 1
D-Bottom pg 1
At a fire in a class 2 high rise residential building, who must make a determination whether roof access for ventilation will be attempted?
A: The Incident Commander.
B: The 1st due Roof FF.
C: The Fire Sector Supervisor.
D: The First Ladder Officer.
D
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires A,B,C,D-8.8.2, First Ladder Officer.
Complaints received by units must be inspected within 24 hours. What is an inaccurate point about proper FDNY procedure for handling complaints?
A: After conducting the required inspection the officer shall email the A-17 (interim or final) through the chain of command.
B: After conducting the required inspection, the officer shall fax an unendorsed copy of the A-17 to the BISP unit.
C: If a complaint is received by a unit for a location not in their administrative district, record the particulars in the company journal, and convey all the information to the proper unit by telephone.
D: If a complaint is received for a place of assembly, immediately telephone the administrative Battalion Chief.
A
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 6, A-2.3 Only final reports shall be emailed through the chain of command. B-2.3, Yes FAX (interim or final). C-1.2 D-1.3, The BC will investigate with the admin unit, if a place of assembly. NOTE: Complaint with no access, at least 1 attempt per day for 72 hours. Still no access call BISP unit.
Which of the following is an inaccurate description of fire resistive residential buildings (A.K.A. Class 2 high rise residential buildings)?
A: The majority are 8-18 stories, and some apartments may have more than 30 rooms.
B: They can be as tall as 32 floors with a single stair.
C: The structural elements are constructed of concrete and steel, with some interior wood framing and flooring.
D: Compactor chutes may be present, but dumbwaiter shafts will not be.
D
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-8.3 & 8.3.3
B&C 8.3
D8.3.2 Both may be present.
Which of the following actions taken at a class 2 high-rise residential-building fire was not in accord with FDNY protocols?
A: Because no exterior operations were feasible, the 1st ladder Chauffeur (LCC) proceeded to the fire floor to team up with his officer.
B: The 3rd due ladder officer informed his unit that they were responsible to ensure all elevators were recalled and searched.
C: The 2nd due truck officer ordered The 2nd OV firefighter to assist with KO curtain deployment.
D: The 2nd truck officer ordered the 2nd OV firefighter to assist with the search of the fire apartment.
B
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-7.7.2 D
B-8.8.6, 2nd ladder ensures all elevators are recalled and searched.
C-8.8.8
D-8.8.8
When may an FDNY unit issue a criminal court summons to a city agency?1-To the custodian or the principal of a school for a locked exit.2-When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.**3-To a NYCHA manager or super for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior FD notification.
A: 1 only.
B: 1 & 2 only.
C: 2 & 3 only.
D: 1,2,& 3.
D
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 3 sec. 9.4.1
While conducting Building Inspection at a Pharmacy, Ladder 88 is denied access by the owner. From the choices below, what is the only correct action they can take?
A: Transmit a 10-47, stating, “for access denied”.
B: Request Fire Marshals to respond.
C: Issue an FDNY summons for “denied access”.
D: Issue a summons, if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of inspection.
D
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 9
A-Wrong.
B-sec. 3, Request a BC to respond.
C-sec. 5
D-Correct
Which of the following is not one of the five most common types of open stairs encountered in class 2 high rise residential buildings?
A: Service stair.
B: Primary open stair.
C: Secondary open stair.
D: Shared fire stair.
C
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-8.5.3, pg. 95
B-8.5.3, pg. 95
C-Wrong answer.
D-8.5.3, .95
1-Service stair, 2-Primary open stair, 3-Open fire stair, 4-Shared fire stair, 5-A stair separated from public hall/vestibule that has 1 or more apt doors in the stairwell.
At 3 AM, Ladder 99 receives a response for an automatic-alarm activation in a commercial premises. Upon arrival they soon realize the building is void of people, sealed up and no access is available. They would be incorrect to perform which action below?
A: For an alarm system activation, they conducted an exterior investigation. There were no indications of a fire condition and they had the dispatcher notify the alarm company.
B: For a water flow alarm caused by a defective sprinkler system that required to be shut down, they notified the fire marshals for potential notification to the responsible party.
C: For a water flow alarm activation they conducted an exterior investigation. Then they asked the dispatcher if the alarm system has reset. After the alarm was reset, they took no further action.
D: If the water flow alarm did not reset, they considered forcible entry.
B
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4
A-4.6
B-4.6-Notify the fire marshals if the system is NOT MONITORED BY AN ALARM and it is defective and/or needs to be shut down. In this case it was monitored by an alarm.
C-4.6
D-4.6
NOTE: If forcible entry was required, notify NYPD for security
Which of the following is not a common characteristic of any of the 3 types of fire stairs found in Class 2 high rise multiple dwellings?
A: Fire stairways are of standard width, rise and run.
B: They usually terminate in a bulkhead at the roof level.
C: If a penthouse is present, the stair will usually terminate at the roof terrace level of the penthouse apartments.
D: Entry to these stairs may be in the lobby or street, or they may bypass both and start in the cellar.
A
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-8.5.3 Mid page, Steep & narrow stairwell.
B,C,D sec 8.5.3
Under the administrative code, illegal storage of LPG (of a non-minor nature) is dealt with using which type of enforcement?
A: Immediate summons and confiscation.
B: Notice of Violation order (NOV) and confiscation.
C: FDNY summons ordering forthwith removal.
D: Violation order (VO) ordering forthwith removal .
A
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3, top pg 9
A,B,C,D, NOTE: this is for illegal use or storage. Certain minor items can be enforced with FDNY summons or VO. Also the NOV no longer exists.
A sharp Ladder officer would know which point regarding FDNY operations at a Class 2 high-rise residential building fire is correct?
A: Some stairs may by-pass the lobby and terminate in the cellar.
B: Some elevators open directly into apartments or serve isolated vestibules with no access to stairways. These elevators provide an excellent way for Firefighters to access the upper floors.
C: If no outside operations are indicated, and there is no fire service elevator, the 1st OV firefighter shall not operate the elevators and they shall report to their officer for assignment.
D: In any instance where the OV operates on the exterior of the building, the IC must be informed.
A
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires
A-8.8 top pg 100
B-8.8 top pg 100, These elevators should be avoided if possible.
C-6.14.3 & 8.8.3, top pg 103, Elevators may need to be operated in the manual mode, if elevator ops are not required then report in to officer.
D-8.8.3, First ladder officer must be informed.
If members respond to a reported fire in building under construction that is ________ in height, they should know the structure is required to have a hoist or elevator in readiness at all times for FDNY use.
A: 75 feet.
B: Greater than 75 feet.
C: 70 feet.
D: Greater than 70 feet.
B
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH2, ADD 2
A,B,C,D-Pg. 4, Greater than 75 feet.
