Bx Test 23 Flashcards
There are certain situations during hydrant inspection that an OOS hydrant is designated as a priority repair. A priority hydrant repair is incorrectly stated in which choice?
A: Two adjacent hydrants in a block that are both OOS (report at least one hydrant as requiring priority repair)
B: Two adjacent hydrants in a block that are both OOS (report both hydrants as requiring priority repair)
C: A hydrant that is the only hydrant in a block and is OOS
D: A hydrant(s) which is (are) vital to the protection of high profile locations or critical infrature locations such as bridges, tunnels, mass transit systems, that is (are) OOS
A
Explanation:
Two adjacent hydrants in a block that are both OOS (report both hydrants as requiring priority repair)
AUC 205 sec 3.2
If a member reports the loss of an official department badge or ID card, the officer on duty receiving such notification must complete certain tasks. Which task completed by the officer is incorrect?
A: Record all the relevant facts in the company journal.
B: Instruct the member to report the loss to the Police Department and obtain a copy of the official police report.
C: Instruct the member make a diligent search and immediately advise of its recovery or, after seven days, failure of search to produce the item.
D: Forward a letterhead report along with a copy of the official police report forthwith to the Chief of Operations
D
Explanation:
Forward a letterhead report along with a copy of the official police report forthwith to the Chief of Uniformed Personnel containing the following information: name, rank, unit, badge number, date and time of loss, date and time reported, to whom reported, circumstances relating to loss. An FS-112, Lost Property Report shall not be submitted for a lost badge or I.D. Card.
Regulations Ch 16: 16.2
Maintenance of HTs is important to ensure successful operations. Which maintenance requirement is listed incorrectly below?
A: If the HT becomes wet at an operation, or has been submerged in water, remove the battery and dry the HT and battery contacts before re-attaching the battery to the HT.
B: If the remote speaker mic becomes wet, or submerged, water trapped inside the speaker grille and microphone can be removed by shaking the unit well.
C: When there is a defect of the radio and the HT requires repair, it shall be sent complete (always consisting of the radio, antenna, battery, remote speaker mic, leather case and strap) with defect and company number recorded on an RT-2.
D: No items (keys, key fobs, etc.) shall be attached directly to the HT, case, antenna or remote speaker mic. Items may be attached to the HT strap, however, they must be secured in a manner that does not allow movement or contact with the HT, case, antenna or remote speaker mic.
C
Explanation:
When HTs are sent for repair, they should be sent complete (radio, antenna, battery, and remote speaker mic) with defect and company number recorded on an RT-2. Leather goods (cases and straps) should NOT be sent unless they need repair.
Comm 11 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.6
At a critique following the collapse of an occupied multiple dwelling, company officers described their operation. Which officer operated INCORRECTLY according to the Collapse Bulletin?
A: As a result of an involved operation, the 3rd ladder company assisted with control of the utilities.
B: The 2nd arriving ladder officer ensured the dispatcher notified the utility company emergency crews.
C: The 1st arriving ladder company performed preliminary void searches and removed surface victims.
D: The 4th arriving ladder company assisted with supervising apparatus placement.
D
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – COLLAPSE
D IS INCORRECT – 1ST and 2nd arriving ladder company officers supervise apparatus placement. 7.5 & 7.6
A – 7.7
B – 7.6
C – 7.5
Under Phase 2 (Water Pressure Emergency) each unit starting at 1000 hours shall take and record the pressure on the hydrant nearest to quarters, every hour until 2200 hours. Units shall patrol their district as per schedules established by DCs. Upon completing their assigned patrol duties, officers shall fax to the Battalion all of the following information except?
A: The number of hydrants OOS
B: Any areas experiencing dangerously low water pressure that could adversely affect firefighting operations
C: The number of illegally opened hydrants
D: The number of spray caps placed
A
Explanation:
The number of hydrants shut down
AUC 205 sec 8.2
DISC
When a rowframe building is fully involved and fire is in the exposures, engine companies shall conduct a “holding operation.” Which line placement described below is correct for this operation?
A: The first arriving engine company dropped two handlines in front of the fire building.
B: The first two lines were stretched into the fire building, because the first line needed back up.
C: The first line was stretched to the most severe exposure.
D: The third line must be stretched to the exposure opposite the most severe exposure.
B
Explanation:
A. The first arriving engine company STRETCHED ONE 3 ½” SUPPLY LINE FOR A TOWER LADDER, AND A HOSELINE FOR ENTERING THE BUILDING.
C. The first line was stretched INTO THE FIRE BUILDING THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR.
D. IF THE SECOND HOSELINE IS NEEDED TO BACK UP THE FIRST HOSELINE, THE THIRD HOSELINE IS STRETCHED TO THE TOP FLOOR OF THE MOST SEVERE EXPOSURE. IF THE SECOND HOSELINE WAS STRETCHED TO THE TOP FLOOR OF THE MOST SEVERE EXPOSURE, THE THIRD HOSELINE IS STRETCHED TO THE TOP FLOOR OF THE OPPOSITE EXPOSURE.
Rowframes 6.5 3.2.8
Biological agents can be delivered in liquid or
dried form. It is important for members to recognize the difference, as well as the hazards of each. Which choice below is incorrect?
A: Agents in liquid form are opaque, but can vary in color depending on the method of production and the agent itself.
B: The viscosity of a biological agent in liquid form is typically thicker than water, but not as thick as syrup.
C: The color of dried biological agents varies depending on the method used to prepare the agent. For example, weaponized anthrax may appear gray or brown in color.
D: Dry biological agents are easier to produce but more difficult to disseminate because they are less stable than liquid biological agents.
D
Explanation:
Hint: L-L
Liquid - Less stable
Liquid biological agents are easier to produce but more difficult to disseminate because they are less stable than dried biological agents.
ERP Add 1 Ch1 3.2.8
Fires on the top floor of H-type multiple dwellings create the concern of fire extending to the cockloft. Which choice below about cockloft operations is CORRECT?
A: A trench may be opened simultaneously with a vent opening directly over the fire.
B: A trench should be cut about 20 feet from the initial vent hole. It should be cut at the narrowest, available roof section, taking advantage of bulkhead structures, outside walls, skylights and firewalls.
C: A charged line should be in position on the roof to protect personnel and the trench opening. This line may be operated into the trench in a brief, sweeping, side to side motion to prevent fire from reaching the trench opening.
D: Two or more inspection holes may be cut on the fire side of the trench. When, and if, the fire reaches the inspection holes, the precut trench is pulled.
D
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
D IS CORRECT – 5.9.9B
A - A trench may be cut, but should not be opened, until there is an adequate vent opening directly over the fire. 5.9.9A
B – Do not depend on firewalls constructed within the structure. 5.9.9E
C – A charged line should be in position to prevent fire from EXTENDING ACROSS the opening. 5.9.9H
H/T relay remains an important means of communication at subway incidents where the repeater channels aren’t effective. Which choice below CORRECTLY describes the positioning of members in the relay?
A: The Roof Firefighter is positioned 100 yards from the bottom of the stairs on the station platform.
B: The Truck Chauffeur is positioned at the top of the subway entrance stairs unless the token booth is within 50 yards of the stairs to the street.
C: The Engine officer is positioned 50 yards line of sight from the Roof Firefighter on the station platform.
D: The OV Firefighter is positioned at the foot of the stairs leading to the platform if it is within 50 yards from the Truck Chauffeur.
D
Explanation:
AUC 207 – SUBWAY OPERATIONS
A – Roof FF is 50 yards from the bottom of the stairs on the station platform 4.1
B – Truck Chauffeur is positioned at the BOTTOM of the subway entrance stairs 4.1
C – Engine officer is 100 yards line of sight on the platform from the roof FF 4.1
D – 4.1
Portable ladders may be used for the ventilation of Lexan windows. Which comment below regarding this operation is correct
A: These windows may be forced with a portable ladder if the windows are located on the first or second floor.
B: Place the butt of the ladder on the Lexan window in the corner adjacent to the window frame.
C: One or two members apply gradual leaning pressure against the window until it is forced inward.
D: If a section of the window snaps off, discontinue the operation.
B
Explanation:
A. These windows may be forced with a portable ladder if the windows are located AT GROUND LEVEL.
C. THREE OR FOUR members apply gradual leaning pressure against the window until it is forced inward.
D. If a section of the window snaps off, CONTINUE FORCING AROUND THE WINDOW PERIMETER UNTIL A SUFFICIENT OPENING HAS BEEN MADE.
Portable Ladders 10.3.1
Injury and Exposure reports must be properly entered into CIRS to ensure proper record keeping and accountability. All choices below are correct except?
A: The Fire Department Identification (FDID) number must be included when Supervisors initiate an injury/exposure report.
B: If the injury/exposure occurred at a non-response or the Officer/Supervisor is having difficulty with the FDID, all 9’s shall be entered as the FDID and Box number.
C: The Officer/Supervisor shall enter all available information into the CIRS report, with or without the injured/exposed member’s signature and/or narrative within seven days. When the injured/exposed member signs the report it shall be considered completed and can not be modified.
D: When a member sustains an injury during a collision, the injury must be reflected into the Collision Reporting System and the Collision Number, if available, shall be noted in the narrative section of the injury report.
C
Explanation:
Safety Bulletin 1 sec 2.3, 5.5, 5.8
When the injured/exposed member signs the report it shall be considered completed and can be modified at any time.
Wind is always part of the scenario, but which of the remaining conditions that must be present for a wind impacted fire to occur is described INCORRECTLY?
A: Fire in an apartment
B: Failed or open window in the fire apartment
C: Fire apartment door leading to the public hall left open or not fully closed.
D: An area of low pressure such as an opened stairwell door, an opened apartment door on the opposite side of the public hallway from the fire apartment.
B
Explanation:
MULTIPLE DWELLINGS - WIND IMPACTED FIRES IN MD’S – ADDENDUM 3
B IS INCORRECT – Failed or open window in the fire room 2.2#3
A - 2.2#2
C - 2.2#4
D - 2.2#5
You are the incoming officer and on the way out the door, the covering Lt. asks you to review four CIDS cards he put together for the company during the day tour. He included a minimum response including a TL for the four examples below. Which choice is the CORRECT scenario where A TL is required on the initial alarm?
A: Insure a TL response on the initial alarm for responses to Foreign Embassies.
B: Insure a TL response on the initial alarm for responses to EIFS buildings.
C: Insure a TL response on the initial alarm for responses to Con Edison facilities.
D: Insure a TL response on the initial alarm for a reported fire to Cell Site buildings.
D
Explanation:
CROSS REFERENCE – AUC 331, 338, 362, AUC 196 D IS CORRECT. AUC 331 6.4 C – AUC 338 mentions TL’s extensively, but CIDS and initial response are not mentioned. B – AUC 362 Special call an additional eng and truck including a TL if not on initial assignment in an EIFS building. 2.8 A – AUC 196 – CHIEF OFFICERS (not company officers) shall evaluate if an enhanced minimum response is required for these facilities, and/or if the response of a Tower Ladder is required on the initial alarm. 3.1
When positioning an aerial ladder at a large frontage building members shall adhere to certain guidelines. Which one mentioned below is incorrect?
A: If there is a condition requiring possible aerial ladder operations or possible use of the ladder pipe (especially large commercial or public occupancies), then position the ladder for maximum coverage.
B: If no condition exists in front of the building, requiring a definite position, place the center of the turntable approximately 25’ from the side wall passed on your approach.
C: For fires covering an extensive floor area where more than one ladder apparatus will be needed, position to cover the portion of the building as ordered by the IC.
D: If the 2nd ladder company’s response bring them into the fire street from the opposite direction, position at the near end of the building.
B
Explanation:
B. If no condition exists in front of the building, requiring a definite position, place the center of the turntable APPROXIMATELY 15’ from the side wall passed on your approach.
Aerial Ladders 3.5.1, 3.5.3, 3.5.4
When required, a 10-66 must be transmitted correctly to ensure the appropriate resources are dispatched. A knowledgeable officer should know which choice below to contain incorrect information regarding the 10-66?
A: Signal 10-66 shall be transmitted to the dispatcher via Department Radio, by or at the direction of the IC, once it has been verified that a member is missing, lost, trapped or seriously injured, and additional resources are required to locate and/or rescue the member.
B: Signal 10-66 shall be transmitted as a “Mixer-Off” message.
C: The initial signal 10-66 notification shall not include the name or unit number of the affected member.
D: After the transmission of signal 10-66, a full description of the incident shall be transmitted with the “ Mixer-Off” via Department Radio.
B
Explanation:
Signal 10-66 shall not be transmitted as a “Mixer-Off” message. However, once transmitted, all additional notifications regarding the affected member(s) shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer Off” message.
After the transmission of signal 10-66, a full description of the incident shall be transmitted with the mixer off, via Department Radio e.g., “one member trapped on the fire floor” or “collapse with three members missing in the cellar.” It must be specified in the incident description if multiple members are involved. This description shall be followed immediately by a telephone notification to the Borough Dispatcher with full particulars. As soon as possible thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned to FDOC.
MMID 5 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
Ladder 199 was doing their annual subway inspection and the members began discussing use of the repeater system. Which is the only CORRECT statement made during the discussion?
A: Power backup for the repeater only provides for a maximum of 3 hours of continuous operation.
B: A full test of the repeater channel shall be made once the members reach the platform area.
C: Channel 15 may be used as the primary repeater H/T channel at a second operation in close proximity to the first operation.
D: If dead spots are encountered in repeater coverage, immediately abandon the use of the channel and return to a HT relay.
C
Explanation:
AUC 207 ADDENDUM 16 – REPEATER CHANNEL
C IS CORRECT 4.4#2
A – Power back-up provides for a minimum of 4 hours of continuous operation. 3.2
B – A test of the repeater is made at the street level. 4.4 #3
D – Prior to abandoning the use of the repeater channel, the team shall return to a safe location where previous communications were successful. If communications are successful, report the dead spot to the IC. 5.2 note.
