CLASS 9-Week of 21019CommManChap.#14, FFP–Row Frames/Brownstones,,AUC331, 332,337&338,Brannigan–Chap.4&7 TB’s SCBA Add#4, BISP–Fire Code–Ch.5Ref.9.3,9.4,9.5&9.7DC Dave Simms

Question 1

1. You are the Incident Commander at a punishing cellar fire in a brownstone building in lower Manhattan. The all hands chief has notified you that all visible fire has been knocked down but the smoke condition in the cellar is not lifting. In this situation, you would be incorrect if you were to order an available ladder company on the scene to vent the cellar via which mean? (2.2.11)
   a. Small windows in the rear at ground level
   b. Opening under the grating near the first floor vestibule
   c. Front cellar door
   d. Coal chute

Answer 1

C

2.2.11 The cellar fire is peculiar in that there are limited means of venting the cellar.
The most that can be expected are a couple of very small windows at ground level
in the rear, an opening under a grating near the first floor (basement) vestibule,
and possibly a coal chute. It is a punishing operation for the engine company to
advance down the one interior stair. It might be necessary for the ladder company
to cut holes in the first floor (basement) flooring, near windows opening to the
outside of the building in order to adequately ventilate the cellar. A charged line
should be in position.

Question 2

2. A battalion chief operating at a fire in a brownstone building must have a sound knowledge of the extension and likely spread of fire. While brownstone fires are usually confined to one building, particular points of spread and extension that must be examined can be found in all of the choices given with which exception? (2.3)
   a. Fire spread to adjoining buildings via the wooden Yankee gutter, found on the rear of the building
   b. Voids for pocket doors, which are usually found on the first floor. These voids are larger when the doors are in the open position
   c. Beams butting up against each other in the cellar may allow a cellar fire to extend into an adjoining building
   d. Faulty division walls in the cockloft due to deterioration can allow a cockloft fire to extend to other buildings. Do not overlook an open interior stair from the basement to parlor floor that may exist in the rear.

Answer 2

B

“closed position”

Question 3

3. Battalion Chief Baker is giving an interview to the press concerning a fire in a brownstone which units under her command have just extinguished. On arrival fire was visible from three windows on the third floor of this three story brownstone. The fire was extinguished with the use of two 1¾” handlines, the third line standing fast. B.C. Baker correctly described this as what type of fire situation? (2.5)
   a. Light fire situation
   b. Medium fire situation
   c. Heavy fire situation
   d. Medium – Heavy fire situation

Answer 3

B

Medium Fire Situation. Indicates a fire which may be extinguished with the operation
of two handlines.

Question 4

4. Battalion Chief Fitzgerald has arrived with units from B-99 at a fire in the cellar of a brownstone. Because all units in B-99 have drilled and have extensive experience at fires of this type, B.C. Fitzgerald is confident that the line placement will be as given below with which exception? (3, 3.1)
   a. The first hoseline will be stretched through the front door on the first floor, then down the interior cellar stairs to extinguish the fire
   b. All interior hoselines stretched will be considered 1¾”, for speed, mobility and close quarters
   c. The second hoseline will be stretched to the parlor floor to protect occupants and members operating above the fire
   d. The third hoseline will be stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander.

Answer 4

C

B. Second Line
Second hoseline stretched through the front door on the first floor to back up the
first hoseline. If the first line was used to secure first floor, second line will be
stretched to cellar via interior cellar stair to extinguish the fire.

Question 5

5. Battalion 23 arrives at a fully involved occupied brownstone building. At fires of this type, a sharp battalion chief should insure that which of the following actions occurs? (3.4)
   a. The first engine dropped two hoselines in front of the fire building, a 3 ½” line to supply a tower ladder and a 2 ½” line to enter the adjoining building
   b. The second handline should be advanced into the most serious exposure
   c. The third handline should be stretched as ordered by the incident commander
   d. Engine companies ordered to stretch into an adjoining exposure should bring a 6’hook

Answer 5

C

3.4 Building Fully Involved
When a building is fully involved, the first arriving engine company should drop two
hoselines in front of the fire building and position the apparatus for the possible use of the
multiversal nozzle or to supply a TL.
A. First Line
Advanced into the fire building.
B. Second Line
Advanced into the fire building as a back-up hoseline.
C. Third Line
Will be stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander and may be:
1. Advanced into the fire building.
2. If fire is reported in an exposure, stretched to that exposure.
3. If there is no fire in the exposures, stretch through an exposure to the rear
yard of the fire building.

Question 6

6. A Battalion Chief assumes certain responsibilities when arriving at a fire in a brownstone building. When arriving first at a fire in buildings of this type, a battalion chief would know he/she would be incorrect in which action? (4.1)
   a. Establish a command post in proximity to the front of the fire building
   b. Determine and note which actions have been taken prior to his/her arrival. Determine if sufficient resources are present to deal with the conditions present and if necessary transmit additional alarms or special call additional units
   c. Assign the battalion firefighter to firefighting operations should the need arise.
   d. Enter the building to gather further intelligence for a proper size up, but do not remain inside, nor become directly engaged in firefighting operations

Answer 6

C

It is imperative
battalion firefighters stay with their assigned chief during the incident in the event a
command channel is activated

Question 7

7. Battalion Chief Bonasera is the Incident Commander at a 10-75 fire in a brownstone building. There is a visible heavy fire condition on the parlor floor and the roof firefighter has just reported that heavy fire is out three windows on the third floor of this four story building. Because Chief Bonasera is an experienced IC and has done this before, he calmly turned to his aide and stated: (4.4)
   a. “Give me an extra engine and truck”
   b. “Bang out a second alarm”
   c. “Special call two additional engines and two additional trucks. Make sure one of the trucks is a tower ladder”
   d. “Probably will hold”

Answer 7

A

4.4 Determine if the fire has extended into exposures, the cellar or the cockloft. Special call
an extra engine and ladder for two floors of fire. Transmit a second alarm for a heavy
fire in the cellar and basement.

Question 8

8. Collapse is one of, if not the most important concerns for a Battalion Chief while operating at fires in Rowframe buildings. In regard to collapse in buildings of this type, a Battalion Chief would be incorrect to believe: (5.4)
   a. Rear walls can pull away from the building and collapse in one section into the yard
   b. Collapse of sidewalls is especially dangerous where buildings within the row have been demolished. Bracing placed on the walls bordering this gap can eliminate this problem
   c. When a serious fire burns out the entire first floor, there is a danger of collapse, especially in row frames standing alone and corner buildings
   d. A heavy fire in the cockloft will burn roof supports and cause the roof to collapse into the top floor

Answer 8

B

C. Collapse of sidewalls is also a danger. This is especially true where
buildings within the row have been demolished and removed. Even when
walls bordering this gap are braced, the danger is still present.

Question 9

9. At fires in Rowframe buildings, it is generally expected that any handline after the first and second line will be stretched as ordered by the incident commander. In which situation would it be considered correct for the third handline to be stretched into a rowframe without the permission of a Chief Officer? (6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5)
   a. Fire on the first floor of a 4 window front rowframe building
   b. Cellar fire, brownstone type rowframe
   c. Top floor fire, any frame building
   d. Building fully involved with fire in exposure 4

Answer 9

D

6.5 Building Fully Involved and Fire in Exposures-Holding Operation

C. Third hoseline
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 is
stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure, the third hoseline is
stretched to the top floor of the opposite exposure. This hoseline will be needed
to protect the cockloft, and interior shafts. While proceeding to top floor check
intermediate floors for fire.

Question 10

10. A battalion chief has just arrived at a 10-75 in a vacant building in a row of occupied frames. Things a chief officer should expect at this fire include all the following with which exception? (6.7)
    a. The first engine will drop two hoselines: A 3 ½” to supply a tower ladder and a 2 ½” to enter the most severe exposure
    b. The fourth handline at this fire will be stretched as ordered by the incident commander
    c. Occupied buildings should be given the first consideration and all operations should be in that direction
    d. If there have been previous fires in the vacant building, heavy structural damage must be anticipated

Answer 10

A

B. Vacant Building(s) in a Row
1. The first to arrive engine company stretches a 3 ½” hoseline to supply a
tower ladder, and stretches a hoseline for use on the exterior of the
building.

Question 11

11. To determine conditions upon arrival, it is imperative that a Battalion Chief utilize his/her handie talkie to obtain accurate information. The conditions which must be determined are best described in which choices? Indicate all that are correct. (7.2)
    a. How many buildings are involved in the fire
    b. The degree of fire in the rear, and accessibility to the rear
    c. The extent of fire in the cockloft
    d. Physical punishment being sustained by members at various points of the operation

Answer 11

All A, B, C, D

7.2 To determine conditions on arrival, the chief must use the HT to determine the following:
A. The extent of the fire in the cockloft.
B. How many buildings are actually involved in the fire.
C. The degree of fire in the rear is a factor, as fire coming out of windows will race
laterally along siding, into the windows of the upper floors and adjacent buildings.
D. Physical punishment being sustained by members at various points of operations.
E. Accessibility to the rear of the building via the street in the rear. Presence of
alleys may allow the positioning of TL, a deckpipe on the engine apparatus, and
hand lines. This may be easier than stretching lines via the front.

Question 12

12. A battalion chief would be showing good knowledge of fires in rowframe buildings if he/she were to believe which fire situation listed would be a second alarm situation? (7.6)
    a. Three floors fully involved
    b. One floor fully involved from front to rear
    c. Cellar fire, with extension into one room in exposure 2
    d. Top floor fire has extended into the cockloft

Answer 12

C

A. When a floor is fully involved in fire from the front to the rear a full first alarm
assignment is required. It is also advisable to call for an additional engine and
ladder.

B. When two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into
the cockloft, the need for a second alarm must be considered.
C. When two buildings are involved, we have a 2nd alarm situation. Prompt
consideration must be given to transmitting a 3rd alarm when it extends beyond
two buildings. It is imperative battalion firefighters stay with their assigned chief
during the incident in the event a command channel is activated.
D. As fire conditions expand the Incident Commander must consider the span of
control and assign chief officers to supervise sectors and groups as needed.

Question 13

13. A Battalion Chief is operating at the command post at a 4th alarm fire in four rowframe buildings. At fires of multiple alarm proportions, this chief would be considered incorrect if he/she were to believe: (7.7 - 7.9)
    a. The strategy is to set up a perimeter of lines consisting of heavy caliber streams on the sides and 2 ½” lines in the front and rear of the building
    b. As handlines reach the center of the fire, the outside lines should not be directed into those occupancies where units are operating
    c. It may be necessary to skip a building to get ahead of the fire
    d. Once a handline is in position in an exposure, it can advance to the center of the fire area by going through the walls between the buildings

Answer 13

A

7.7 When the fire is of a multiple alarm proportion, the strategy is to set up a perimeter of
lines consisting usually of heavy caliber streams in the front and the rear, with 1 ¾” lines
flanking the sides of the fire and moving toward the center of the fire.

Question 14

1. Cell phone sites present members of this department with many new and varied concerns. These sites are found in public, commercial and residential buildings. A battalion chief responding to a report of a fire in a cell phone site should know that which piece of information below in incorrect? (AUC 331 2.1, 2.2)
   a. Coaxial cable is used to supply the RF signal from the base station to the radio antenna. Coaxial foam radio frequency cable is waterproof and carries no electrical current
   b. The base station may be found in the basement, in the building itself, or on the roof
   c. Cell phone sites on the roofs of buildings are typically found mounted on “I” beams implanted into the parapet, or axially anchored to the top of the parapet
   d. The primary source of electrical power for cell phone stations is generally between 50 and 200 amps AC and will be separate from the building service

Answer 14

A

3. Coaxial cable is used to supply the RF signal from the base station to the radio
   antenna. Coaxial foam radio frequency cable is waterproof and carries only a
   small amount (3-4 watts) of electrical current.

Question 15

2. A lieutenant has asked you, a battalion chief, what the maximum height a cell phone antenna may extend above any roof, parapet, penthouse or bulkhead if placed on such structures. The answer you gave was: (3.2)
   a. 12 ft
   b. 10 ft
   c. 8 ft
   d. 6 ft

Answer 15

D

3.2 The antennas may not extend higher than six feet above the height of the roof or parapet
on the roof, or six feet above any penthouse or bulkhead, if placed on such penthouse or
bulkhead.

Question 16

3. It is Wednesday February 14th 2018. You are a battalion chief working a 6x9 tour in Battalion 55. A civilian has just informed you that a cell phone site has been placed on the roof of his building, which is in your administrative battalion. A proper action for the administrative battalion to perform when notified or discovering a cell phone site can be found in which answer? (4.1 - 4.6)
   a. Notify the administrative division and all first alarm units via telephone of the cell phone site
   b. Follow up the phone notifications made in choice A with a written memo
   c. Complete a CIDS entry specifying the location of the cell site room, backup power supply location, shutoffs, and emergency telephone number of the cell phone company
   d. Prepare to schedule company drills / MUD’s at the site. These drills should be set up with a cellular phone company representative

Answer 16

D

4.1 The administrative company must notify their battalion, division, and all first alarm units
via telephone followed by written memo.

4.3 Administrative company should complete and submit a CIDS card and forward it to their
battalion fire prevention coordinator. CIDS card should specify the location of the cell
site room, backup power supply location, shut offs, and emergency telephone number of
the cellular phone company.

Question 17

4. Battalion 17 has been assigned to the roof of a six story H type building. There is a cell phone site on the roof and this top floor fire has extended into both the cockloft and cell site. Good safety measures for the Chief from Battalion 17 to consider can be found in all of the following choices with which exception? (5.6, 5.7, 5.10, 6.8, 6.10)
   a. Members should not operate directly in front of cell site antennas
   b. Roof openings shall not be made at fires involving buildings with cell phone sites on the roof
   c. Restrict the use of water and metal tools, and consider the use of dry chemical extinguishers at incipient fires
   d. Coaxial cables should not be cut nor dislodged

Answer 17

B

6.10 Avoid cutting roof openings too close to installation equipment, coaxial cables, or
support system.

Question 18

5. You are a battalion chief operating as the IC at a fire on the 8th floor of an 8 story NFP Class 3 MD. There is heavy fire on the 6th floor of a 7 story NFP multiple dwelling. Ladder 97 Roof has just notified you that there is a cell phone site on the roof of this building. As the Incident Commander, you were not entirely correct when you had which thought? (6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.12)
   a. Establish a collapse zone beneath parapets where antennas and installation equipment are located
   b. Special call an additional engine and ladder company
   c. Insure a tower ladder has responded on the initial alarm
   d. Special call an additional battalion chief above the 10-75 to supervise roof operations.

Answer 18

B

6.3 Special call an additional engine and ladder company, if the cell site installation is
involved. These additional units could be used for power removal, roof operations and
handline placement.

Question 19

6. You are the first due battalion chief who has just operated at an all hands fire in Staten Island at a high profile location (church) which has generated media attention. As units are taking up, your aide informs you that several members of the press are requesting a statement regarding the fire. The Deputy Chief did not continue in when you went probably will hold. According to department guidelines, you were most correct when you performed which action? (AUC 332 3.1)
   a. Request a Deputy Chief to respond to give a statement to the press
   b. Notify the Office of Public Information via battalion cell phone to have a Public Information Officer (PIO) respond to the scene
   c. Notify the media they must call the press office for further information
   d. Give a statement to the press

Answer 19

D

3.1.2 The Incident Commander in charge of the scene of an incident or event is hereby
designated to act as the Fire Department’s spokesperson during such incident or
event until the arrival of the Deputy Commissioner for Public Information or his
designee.

Question 20

7. Battalion Chief Roe is giving a statement on live television to members of the press after a fatal fire. Chief Roe knows he would be in violation of the FDNY’s Public Speaking and Press Policy if he were to include which piece of information during his briefing? (3.4.3)
   a. The type of incident or event
   b. The number of patients or victims
   c. The condition of the patients and type of care provided
   d. The name of the hospital the patients or victims were transported to

Answer 20

C

3.4.3 If no supervisor is present on-scene and if a press inquiry does not interfere with
Department operations, members may respond to press inquiries only for the
following non-confidential information:
A. Type of incident or event;
B. Number of patients or victims, if known; and
C. The hospital(s) to which the patient(s) or victim(s) are being transported.
Members shall not discuss the condition of patient(s) or victim(s), the care
provided or other confidential information indicated in Section 3.3.

Question 21

8. A Captain under your command has notified you, a battalion chief, that her unit has rescued a family of puppies from inside a confined space. While the actions were not heroic, she feels the actions of the members under her command would reflect positively on the members of the FDNY. In this situation, you were correct when you informed the captain: (5.1)
   a. Report the incident to the Office of Public Information via the chain of command by faxing a Newsworthy Item Report
   b. Fax a Newsworthy Item Report directly to the Bureau of Operations
   c. Inform the captain that the battalion will phone the PIO with all pertinent information
   d. You (the B.C.) will notify the division and have the deputy fax the Newsworthy Item Report to the Office of Public Information

Answer 21

A

5.1 Any member who is involved in a newsworthy incident is encouraged to report such
incident to the Office of Public Information, via the chain of command, as follows:
5.1.1 Complete the Newsworthy Item Report (Appendix A) and fax it to the Office of
Public Information at (718) 999-0033.
5.1.2 An event may be deemed to be newsworthy if it reflects on the overall mission of
the Fire Department. For example:
A. Any out of the ordinary event, which reflects positively on a member of the
Department.
B. Any response involving the preservation of life involving application of
medical, rescue or other firefighting skills.
C. Human interest stories.

Question 22

9. You are a covering Battalion Chief working a 6x9 tour in Queens. The battalion aide has asked you whether it would be alright if his cousin, a battalion chief from the city of Boston can ride with the battalion next weekend. Your best course of action in this circumstance would be to: (3.5)
   a. Request permission from the Deputy Chief on duty via phone
   b. Allow the visiting chief officer to ride with the battalion
   c. Forward a request to the Chief of Operations
   d. Fax the request and a liability release form to the Fire Commissioner for approval

Answer 22

C

3.5.1 All requests to ride in Fire Department vehicles by any individual not authorized
to be present in a Fire Department vehicle, must be forwarded to and approved by
the Chief of Operations. This is to ensure that the individual’s presence receives
approval and that a liability release form is completed.

Question 23

Utilize the Chief Officer Operational Checklists as needed to answer Questions 10 – 14

10. You are a covering battalion chief working a 6x9 tour in Battalion 7. Units under your command are responding to a report of an explosion with numerous injuries on 23rd street. Upon arrival you are informed by the first ladder company that an explosion has occurred with a large volume of fire, smoke, debris and injured civilians requiring attention. Correct actions/orders for you to perform include all the following except, which one? (AUC 337)
    a. Establish a command post in a protected area (i.e. between rigs)
    b. Transmit signal 10-60 code 1 for a major explosion
    c. Order engine companies on scene not to utilize fog lines on smoke or dust
    d. The area is to be treated as a crime scene

Answer 23

C

2½” charged line for extinguishment. Use FOG to knock down smoke/dust
(priority if dirty bomb suspected). Area is to be considered a crime scene.

Question 24

11. A battalion chief operating as the IC at a high angle scaffold emergency would be incorrect if he/she were to believe which choice concerning these types of operations? (AUC 337)
    a. Establish an Incident Command Post
    b. Ensure a High Angle response assignment including Rescue, Squad, Rescue Ops Battalion, Safety Battalion, SOC Support Ladder Company and EMS
    c. On an occupied stalled scaffold, allow the motor to cool for 15 minutes if the hoist motor has overheated. Have the workers restart the unit.
    d. Only High Angle Techs shall be permitted to access victims on an occupied hanging/off level scaffold when they have life threatening injuries

Answer 24

D

F) Life Threatening Emergencies
Workers in danger of falling and/or life threatening injuries
High Angle techs on scene: Access victim, treat/remove as necessary via safest method available including
High Angle equipment.
NO High Angle techs on scene: Member to access victim via LSR/harness. Secure victim with additional
safety line. Treat injuries if able.
Turn over operations to High Angle techs ASAP.

Question 25

12. You are the Incident Commander at an all hands doubtful fire. Just as you are about to go “probably will hold” a MAYDAY is transmitted for an unconscious member on the first floor of the fire building. You would be correct to believe all of the following with which exception when a MAYDAY transmission is given? (AUC 337)
    a. Order all other handie talkie traffic to cease
    b. Transmit signal 10-66 (required for all MAYDAY transmissions)
    c. Gather any/all critical information required (location, unit, name, assignment, resources needed, problems)
    d. Transmit a “Mixer Off” preliminary report to the dispatcher which includes a brief description of the event, location of the ICP and staging area.

Answer 25

B

Transmit Signal 10-66 if additional resources are required.

Question 26

13. Four Captains desiring to be Battalion Chiefs made the following statements while operating at a water rescue emergency using SCUBA. Three of their promotions may be in jeopardy, because only one of them made a correct one. Which one was it? (AUC 337)
    a. The maximum depth of the water is limited to 100 ft.
    b. Have a Medical Monitoring Station established by a CFR-D Engine
    c. Ensure the response of a second Rescue Company while enroute
    d. Rescue operations termination time is 120 minutes maximum

Answer 26

C

Depth of water (60 foot depth limit)

Medical Monitoring Station established by ALS Haz Tac Unit

FDNY Rescue operations termination time (90 min. max.):

Question 27

14. One of the hardest decisions a chief officer has to make is when to call off a search due to clutter or structural stability affected. Consider the following statements and indicate the incorrect one. (AUC 337)
    a. When structural stability is affected, it is not permissible to conduct primary or secondary from the exterior via portable or tower ladders within the limits of safety
    b. In an occupied building with heavy clutter where no owner is available, an interagency meeting with HPD should be conducted to hire a contractor to remove materials in order to facilitate a secondary search
    c. Where searches have not been performed and the building must be demolished, insure that demolition debris is examined in an area that will allow a secondary search of all building material and contents prior to debris removal
    d. In all cases, necessary notifications shall be made. (Borough Commander, Command Chief, FDOC, BFI, DOB, OEM, HPD, DOT, Utilities, NYPD etc.)

Answer 27

A

If interior searches are not feasible, conduct primary and secondary searches from the exterior via
portable ladders or tower ladder platform within limits of safety.

Question 28

15. Battalion Chief Tesla has arrived as the first due Battalion Chief at a major fire inside a Con Edison generating station in Queens. BC Tesla would be incorrect if he were to believe which one of the following? (AUC 338 3.1)
    a. Energized equipment is that equipment which is connected to an electrical source
    b. De-energized equipment is isolated from all electrical sources but not grounded
    c. Grounded equipment is electrically isolated and grounds applied
    d. It is permissible for first due units to operate water streams on grounded equipment at Con Edison facilities if human life is in jeopardy

Answer 28

D - The decision to apply water streams to electrical components at Con Edison facilities will
not be undertaken by first responding units. This decision can only be made by a
Chief Officer above the rank of Deputy Chief (or a Deputy Chief operating as Car 421 or
Car 422) in consultation with the Con Edison White Hat at the scene.

Question 29

16. Arriving at a major transformer fire at a Con Edison facility in Staten Island, Battalion Chief O’Gara is met by a Con Edison engineer who explains to him that without the immediate application of water to the premises, the entire borough may be blacked out for days. Because Chief O’Gara is an experienced BC, he knows the decision to apply water on energized electrical equipment at these facilities can only be made by whom? (4.2)
    a. Any chief officer in a lifesaving situation
    b. Any Deputy Chief or higher rank
    c. A Deputy Chief Acting as Car 421 or 422, or a staff chief
    d. Only an Assistant Chief or higher

Answer 29

C

4.2 The decision to apply water streams to electrical components at Con Edison facilities will
not be undertaken by first responding units. This decision can only be made by a
Chief Officer above the rank of Deputy Chief (or a Deputy Chief operating as Car 421 or
Car 422) in consultation with the Con Edison White Hat at the scene.

Question 30

17. Prior to commencing the application of water streams onto energized electrical equipment, the Incident Commander must obtain which piece of information from the Con Edison White Hat? (5.1)
    a. The life hazard inside the facility
    b. The maximum voltage potential for the facility
    c. The water runoff and drainage rates
    d. The location of the grounding stations outside the facility perimeter

Answer 30

B

17. Prior to commencing the application of water streams onto energized electrical equipment, the Incident Commander must obtain which piece of information from the Con Edison White Hat? (5.1)
    a. The life hazard inside the facility
    b. The maximum voltage potential for the facility
    c. The water runoff and drainage rates
    d. The location of the grounding stations outside the facility perimeter

Question 31

18. A Battalion Chief has been ordered by the Deputy to insure that the minimum safe operating distances are being utilized by all apparatus applying water on energized and de-energized electrical components at a 4th alarm fire at a Con Ed facility. The BC should correct the unit operating in which choice? (5.3)
    a. 100 feet on live 345 kV electrical components with a straight or solid stream, and streams less than 30 degree fog
    b. 25 feet on live 345 kV electrical components with a 30 degree or greater fog streams
    c. 75 feet on live 138 kV electrical components for straight and solid streams and streams less than 30 degrees fog
    d. 15 feet on live 138 kV electrical components for 30 degree or greater fog streams

Answer 31

A

5.3 The following are the minimum safe operating distances for applying water on energized
or de-energized electrical components:
• 15 feet on live 138 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog streams.
• 75 feet on live 138 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and
streams less than 30° fog. This distance is equal to approximately one and onehalf
(1½) lengths of hose.
• 25 feet on live 345 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog streams.
This distance is equal to approximately one-half (½) length of hose.
• 125 feet on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams
and streams less than 30° fog. This distance is equal to approximately two and
one-half (2 ½) lengths of hose.

Question 32

19. You are a Battalion Chief assigned as the Safety Officer at a 4th alarm fire in a Con Ed facility. The Incident Commander has charged you with insuring that proper precautions have been taken prior to applying water on the equipment inside the gates of this large generating plant. From your knowledge of these types of fires, you would be incorrect to believe: (5.4 - 5.6)
    a. All sediment must be cleared from the water supply. Hydrants shall be thoroughly flushed. Tower ladders shall be flushed away from the point of operation for several minutes.
    b. Confirm all FDNY equipment inside the property line is connected to the facility’s station ground grid prior to applying water. Con Edison personnel shall attach the grounding cables to the grounding grid
    c. If conditions do not allow for the positioning of a tower ladder, consider utilizing an aerial ladder, engine company deck gun, or multiversal, with an aquastream nozzle
    d. The tower ladder shall always be operated with all personnel removed when water is flowing

Answer 32

C

NOTE: The Aquastream Master Stream Nozzle carried by all Aerial Ladder and Engine
Companies is factory pre-set to a fog stream pattern of 130 degrees. This nozzle shall not
be used because it does not provide enough stream penetration to allow for maintaining
safe operating distances

Question 33

20. While assigned as a sector commander at a fire in an electrical generating facility, a Battalion Chief would be mindful to remember all the following measures with which exception? (7)
    a. FDNY members shall never enter the inside of a Con Edison Facility unless escorted by Con Edison personnel and the approval of the Incident Commander
    b. Despite many of these facilities being situated at waterfront locations, the application of salt water on live electrical components is prohibited
    c. The use of foam is beneficial, as foam will inhibit the electrical conductivity of water
    d. While the possibility of run-off water being charged is remote, members should still avoid water run-off.

Answer 33

C

7.6 No additives including any type of foam shall be used. Additives increase the electrical
conductivity of the water.

Question 34

21. While operating at a fire in a Con Edison facility, the Incident Commander shall report into and remain at the “White Hat” rendezvous station throughout the incident. (AUC 338 ADD. 1, sec. 1.4)
    a. Agree or d. Disagree

Answer 34

D

1.4 The foregoing does not require that the Incident Commander remain at the rendezvous
location, he may use his aide or other member to remain and relay information needed to
him.

Question 35

22. While operating as the incident commander at a fire in a Con Edison substation, you noticed a tower ladder basket raised outside the station’s the exterior wall. You feel that the basket is to close and reminded the officer that the minimum distance the basket should be placed is how many feet horizontally from the wall? (AUC 338 ADD. 2 sec. 6)
    a. 8 ft.
    b. 12 ft.
    c. 18 ft.
    d. 25 ft.

Answer 35

C

 When raising aerial ladders and tower ladder buckets, maintain an 18-foot safe clearance
horizontally from the substation’s exterior fence line and do not place portable ladders,
aerial ladders or tower ladder booms or buckets against or over the wall or fence.

Question 36

23. A Battalion Chief arriving at a fire in a Con Edison substation should realize that the following measures are permissible at fires of these types with the exception of choice: (ADD. 2, sec. 5.2, 5.5, 6)
    a. A 3 ½” supply line can be stretched to the siamese if one is present
    b. Prior to the arrival of the arrival of the “White Hat”, doors and gates may be forced to facilitate fire operations
    c. Always operate as if PCB’s are present
    d. Do not allow any tools to project above the members shoulders and avoid bringing metal tools into the substation

Answer 36

B

 Do not force entry into a substation. Wait for the White Hat.

Question 37

1. The Draeger BG-4 Extended Duration SCBA (EDSCBA) is designed to enhance the operational capability of FDNY members by providing increased operational time currently unattainable with a standard SCBA. A Battalion Chief should, at an operation where this piece of equipment may be helpful should realize which statement is correct concerning the EDSCBA? (1.5, 1.7, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1)
   a. The EDSCBA will provide a maximum of 3 ½ hours of useable air
   b. EDSCBA’s are not designed for routine structural firefighting, but may be used underwater in a limited capacity
   c. Due to the similarities of the standard SCBA and the EDSCBA all members of the FDNY can utilize this piece of equipment
   d. The two Rebreather Units are in service 24 hours a day and can be special called to any incident citywide

Answer 37

D

1.5 Only personnel trained in the assembly and operation of the EDSCBA shall be permitted
to use them.

1. 7 EDSCBAs are not designed for routine structural firefighting or for underwater operations
2. 2 The Draeger Model BG-4 EDSCBA will provide up to 4 hours of useable air.

Question 38

2. Battalion Chief Kelso is the first BC to arrive at a fire in an under river railroad tunnel. The fire has involved the locomotive of a commuter railway train and is not visible from the tunnel mouth of the tunnel, which is emanating thick dark colored smoke. From the following choices, choose the incorrect one. (Multiple answers) (1.4, 2.3, 4.2, 4.5)
   a. When a Rebreather Response Vehicle is special called by the Incident Commander, the borough dispatcher shall deploy the Rebreather Response Assignment
   b. If the incident is less than 300 feet from a safe entry point, SOC Units can deploy Supplied Air Respirators fed by hoselines from an Airsource Cart
   c. The EDSCBA cannot be utilized at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
   d. Battalion Chiefs trained in the use of Rebreather Masks are identified in bold on the Daily Chief Officers Schedule

Answer 38

C

The addition of the ice block is only required at ambient temperatures above 32 degrees
Fahrenheit. At temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the ice block should not
be used.

Question 39

3. The primary means of communications with a Rebreather Entry Team will be through the use of which piece of equipment? (7.1)
   a. Handie Talkie on secondary tactical
   b. Sound powered phones
   c. Post radios at the vicinity of the operations point and exit point
   d. Hardwire communications systems if available

Answer 39

C

7.1 Incidents in tunnels, ships and other large areas can pose serious communication
difficulties. The primary means of communications with the entry team will be Post
Radios in the vicinity of the operations site (staffed by a member of the Support Unit)
and exit point (staffed by a member of the Safety Management Team). Consider using
sound powered phones, repeaters or hardwire systems in tunnels or the establishment of a
relay system if necessary.

Question 40

1. The FDNY has developed communication platforms which enables members of the department to speak with other agencies and jurisdictions throughout the metropolitan area. In regard to interoperable communications, it would be incorrect to state: (Chap 14, 1.1 -1.3)
   a. The UHF bandwith places the FDNY frequency on the same frequency platform as other surrounding public safety agencies
   b. Zone A Channel 13 can be used to contact the NYPD on the TAC “U” channel
   c. Other agency commanders can be called on NYMAC
   d. For uniformity and understanding, it is mandatory that FDNY 10 codes and language be used while utilizing interoperable frequencies

Answer 40

D

Note: Users of I/O frequencies are reminded to use plain language and refrain

Question 41

2. You are a Battalion Chief working a night tour in Battalion 47.You have arrived at an incident where EMS is urgently needed. Your aide has informed you that no EMS unit is on the scene. You had the following thoughts, one of which was incorrect. Which one was it? (Add 1 sec. 3.6, 3.7)
   a. Contact can be made with EMS Citywide dispatch via the UHF radio in the Battalion vehicle
   b. When transmitting on the EMS Citywide frequency, insure that your transmission begins with: “Battalion 47 to EMS”
   c. Include the address of the incident, including cross streets and all relevant information. Do not use the box number
   d. EMS can also be contacted via the DARS radio

Answer 41

B

3.7 The following information should be included when transmitting on the EMS citywide
frequency:
 The unit calling (e.g. “Fire Battalion 7 to EMS”)
 The address of the incident including cross streets (Do Not Use Box Number)
 Relevant critical information
 Chiefs should precede their identification with the term “Fire Battalion” to distinguish
them from EMS Battalion.

Note: DARS radios can be used for direct communication with EMS citywide dispatch
for relay to EMS units by switching to the EMS Zone, Channel 1 (EMS-CW-1).
Transmissions on this frequency will not be heard by Fire units.

Question 42

3. A Battalion Chief is responding to an operation where it has been confirmed that an occupied tour bus has driven off the end of a pier and is now submerged in deep water. FDNY and NYPD are preparing a joint operation where both agencies will be putting divers into the water. The deputy chief has already arrived and has tasked you with establishing direct handie talkie communication with the NYPD at this operation. Correct thoughts you had included all but which of the following? (Add. 2 sec. 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3)
   a. The emergency alert tone is audible on both FDNY and NYPD handie talkies
   b. The yellow FAST unit handie talkie is capable of monitoring and operating on the TAC “U” channel
   c. Zone A Channel 13 is designated as the TAC”U” channel. This channel operates at 5 watts.
   d. When the TAC”U” channel is activated, all operating units shall remain on Primary Tactical unless ordered otherwise

Answer 42

A

Note: The emergency alert tone is audible only on Fire Department handie-talkies and
only on the channel in which the emergency alert has been activated.

Question 43

4. You are a Battalion Chief covering a tour in Battalion 7. Units under your command have responded to the Hudson River for a report of a person in the water. All units operating at the box, including the Marine Battalion have reported negative searches. Across the river, you can see numerous flashing red lights and believe that this incident may be on the New Jersey side. In order to contact Fire Department units operating in New Jersey, you should utilize which frequency? (Add. 4, sec 1.1)
   a. Channel 13 TAC”U”
   b. Channel 10 UTAC 42D
   c. Channel 9 UTAC 42
   d. NYMAC 1 (always active)

Answer 43

B & C

UTAC channel 42D
(Handie-Talkie Zone B- CH 10) is the primary UTAC channel for use in the NYC region.

Note: Some jurisdictions in New Jersey along the New York City border refer to the UTAC
channels without the “40” and “D” designations using UTAC- 1 T/A, 2 T/A, & 3 T/A.
For example: FDNY UTAC 42 D would be called UTAC 2 T/A.

Question 44

1. A large number percentage of the buildings in which fires occur are constructed with what is known as “Ordinary Construction”. Concerning this type of construction, it would be incorrect for a Battalion Chief to believe: (Pg. 144, 145, 149)
   a. While the chief common characteristic of all ordinarily constructed buildings is that the exterior walls are made of masonry, a few cast iron front buildings still stand
   b. Cantilever walls act as a cantilever beam with respect to vertical loads such as wind or hose streams
   c. Bearing and non bearing walls will utilize similar construction materials and are often identical in appearance. In a typical commercial building, the side walls are bearing walls, while the front and rear are non bearing
   d. The simple wood beam floor is satisfactory for buildings up to a practical limit of about 25 feet in length

Answer 44

B

Question 45

2. Four Captains studying for the upcoming BC test made the following statements concerning masonry walls. Their incorrect statement is best expressed in which answer? (145 - 146, 148)
   a. Rubble masonry walls are unstable to a lateral thrust
   b. Veneer walls are attached bearing walls of any material and carry no load other than their own weight
   c. Masonry columns, often called piers, buttresses or pilasters indicate where the wall is strongest and an excellent place to breach such walls
   d. Steel lintels placed above windows can fail when heated, due to the elongation of the steel

Answer 45

C

 Masonry column—masonry bracing incorporated into unstable masonry walls.

• -Often called piers, buttresses, pilasters or columns.
• -They may be built inside or outside the building.
• -Where visible, they indicate where the wall is strongest—often where the concentrated loads are applied—and where NOT to attempt to breach the wall.

Question 46

3. A battalion chief must be constantly observing a burning building for warning signs of potential collapse. These indicators can be found in all but which answer given below? (157, 160, 162)
   a. Braces, if found are always an indication of instability
   b. Any building in the 19th or early 20th century of utilizing sand lime mortar. Sand lime mortar is water soluble and is a possible collapse indicator
   c. Horizontal cracks may be an indication that a wall is being pushed out by steel roof beams elongating in the summer heat
   d. If any arch unit, brick or stone, is missing there is no arch. This can cause a collapse

Answer 46

A

Braces are not always an indication of instability.

Question 47

4. You are a Battalion Chief assigned to the Exposure 2 sector at a fire in a large industrial complex. Due to the doors and windows of this large occupancy being sealed and bricked over, a breaching operation is in progress. Concerning breaching of masonry walls, you would know which choice to be incorrect? (146, 168)
   a. A unit breaching the exterior wall discovered a masonry column. The unit ceased breaching at this location and began a breach elsewhere
   b. A captain advised members of her unit to cut a triangle in the brickwork with the apex at the top
   c. Walls should be examined before attempting a breach. If the wall is deteriorated, discontinue breaching, as it may come apart
   d. Masonry units mortared together are designed to hang upside down. Mortar generally will support suspended brickwork

Answer 47

D

Masonry units mortared together are not designed to hang upside down. You may likely cause a collapse. Available material should be used as soon as possible to support the opening in the wall.

Question 48

5. More firefighters have been injured and unfortunately killed in buildings of ordinary construction than any other types. It is imperative that Incident Commanders keep this in mind while supervising operations in these types of buildings. With this in mind, it would be incorrect for an IC to make which assumption? (189, 194 - 196)
   a. Two buildings, built side by side each with 16 inch unpierced firewalls, should form an impenetrable fire barrier which will negate any possibility of extension
   b. Carbon monoxide generated within concealed spaces can be as much as 50% greater than that which is generated in the open
   c. When passing under a burning cornice or canopy, the IC should order a solid stream to knock off any wood that is about to fall, or to drive the fire back
   d. Prior to passing through an overhead or rolling fire door, members should insure that it is temporarily blocked open

Answer 48

B

–In concealed spaces, it can be generated as much as 50 times than what it would be in the open.

Question 49

6. In order to insure the safety of the members operating under their command, a Battalion Chief should a good understanding of the characteristic of steel. A Chief Officer would be correct if he/she were to believe which statement concerning steel? (Chap. 7 255 - 257)
   a. At about 800 degrees, substantial elongation will occur
   b. Cold drawn steel such as steel tendons have a higher failure temperature than ordinary steel and generally will not fail until temperatures of 1300 degrees are reached
   c. Because of its ability to absorb large amounts of heat, it is a poor thermal conductor
   d. Steel will elongate when heated. If not able to elongate because of restraint, it will buckle or overturn

Answer 49

D

• Substantial elongation takes place in steel at ordinary fire temperatures (1000 degrees)

While structural steel fails around 1300 degrees, cold drawn steel will fail at about 800 degrees. (examples: steel tendons used for tensioned concrete and for excavation tiebacks, and elevator cables)

• Steel is a good thermal conductor, so it transmits heat readily

Question 50

7. A battalion chief is the incident commander at a fire in a large parking garage. Initial reports indicate that there is a large volume of fire and upwards of 50 vehicles involved. The garage appears to concrete construction with exposed structural steel members. Fire is exposing on the steel. Things the battalion chief should be mindful of at this fire include all but which of the following? (259, 260)
   a. Heat being absorbed by the contents or structural elements is the most important heat to remove
   b. A handline or large caliber stream should be used to cool the steel
   c. Larger beams expand and contract quicker than smaller beams
   d. Structural steel that has been exposed to fire and water will have significantly different metallurgical properties than steel unaffected by exposure to fire

Answer 50

C

However:
- Smaller beams expand and contract quicker than large beams, so if two different size beams are bolted together, this difference could result in the bolts or rivets shearing.

Question 51

8. Units from your battalion have arrived at a fully involved 10,000 gallon gasoline tank truck fire. Heavy fire is exposing on a steel elevated highway overpass and has also ignited a three story frame building across the street. You feel the overpass may be in danger of collapse due to the large amount of heat being generated by this fire. Correct thoughts for you to consider at this incident include all but which of the following? (277 - 278)
   a. Realize that cooling the steel may be more important than extinguishing the fire in the building
   b. Water used as foam will be more effective to cool the steel of the bridge structure
   c. Tactics not normally acceptable, such as driving fire down into the building may be necessary
   d. Water used to cool the steel may result in a flowing fire

Answer 51

B

Water used for foam to suppress the fire might not be as effective as water used to cool the steel or concrete of the bridge.

Question 52

9. You are the first battalion chief to arrive at a roof deck fire at a large commercial establishment, approximately 300’ x 200’. There is an advanced fire condition visible on arrival on the roof with large volumes of black smoke being produced. Fire is also being reported at the ceiling level inside the store. After transmitting a second alarm, you realize that the best strategy for fighting this fire can be found in which choice? (307 - 308)
   a. Setting up a perimeter of large caliber (tower ladder) streams and other appliances to extinguish the fire from above
   b. Cutting two parallel cuts, 3’ - 6’ wide ahead of the fire, removing the roofing material and corrugated steel
   c. Apply water to the underside of the roof and cooling the steel. Do not hesitate to throw water into the smoke, even if the underside of the roof is not visible
   d. Cut several trenches in the roof, being careful not to pierce the top chord

Answer 52

C

A ladder pipe or tower ladder stream directed downward onto the roof is useless. The roof is designed to keep out rain and the fire is always many feet beyond the point at which the roof is opened up.- Just cut the roofing material, not the corrugated steel. - Make 2 parallel cuts, 3 to 6 feet apart and ahead of the fire

Question 53

10. When steel fails the results are often sudden and catastrophic. Battalion Chiefs must always be alert to the amount of time a fire has been burning, especially when such fires are exposing on steel structural members. In regard to steel members, it would be incorrect to believe: (273 - 274, 312)
    a. The heavier the steel is loaded, the faster it will fail
    b. Steel’s rate of expansion will raise as the temperature rises
    c. Handlines dedicated to cooling structural steel should remain in place, overcooling such members
    d. A collapse zone should be established with all personnel removed. Safe locations for cooling steel should be preselected.

Answer 53

C

The stream should be kept moving — overcooling in one spot means undercooling in another spot.

Question 54

1. The rooftops of buildings which are 100 feet or less in height, that have a slope of 20 degrees or less from the horizontal, are required to have access points so that FDNY members can access the roof to perform firefighting operations. A building that has a frontage of 40 feet, where only the exposure one side of the building is accessible, would require how many rooftop access landings at the parapet wall or building perimeter? (Fire Code Ch 5 — Pg 2)
   A. Two, and they must be separated by 12 linear feet
   B. Two, and they may be separated by 12 linear feet or they may be contiguous
   C. Three, and they must all be separated by 12 linear feet
   D Three, and they must be separated by 12 feet, however, two of them may be contiguous provided they do not exceed 12 linear feet, and are separated from the other clearance openings by not less than 12 linear feet

Answer 54

1. D

Question 55

2. Regarding rooftop clear paths, it would be correct to state that? (Fire Code Ch 5 - Pg 3)

A clear path must be not less than 6 feet horizontal width and 8 feet in height

B Required clear paths must extend from the front of the building to the rear of the building

and from one side of the building to the other
C. A separate clear path shall be provided for each 75 linear feet of rooftop width and depth

D Conduits or piping may not cross a clear path, and fences may not obstruct a clear path

E When practicable, there shall be access from the clear path to skylights and scuttles which

have a 3-foot clearance on all 4 sides of the skylight or scuttle

Answer 55

B

A clear path of not less than 6 feet horizontal width and 9 feet in height shall be provided from
the front of the building to the rear of the building and from one side of the building to the other
for each 100 linear feet of rooftop width and depth - Such access shall include, to the maximum
extent practicable, 3-feet clearance on three sides of the skylight or scuttle. - A conduit or pipe may cross such clear path in accordance with FC504.4.7.

Question 56

3. The Roof Sector Supervisor at a top floor fire in an H-Type building notes there is piping on the roof of the fire building that is yellow with black stripes. He would be correct to think that the contents of the piping is? (Fire Code Ch 5 — Pg 4)

A High voltage wiring

B Low voltage wiring

C Natural gas

D Fuel Oil

Answer 56

D

1. High voltage wiring – Red.
2. Low voltage wiring – Orange.
3. Natural gas piping – Yellow.
4. Other compressed gas piping – Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas.
5. Fuel oil piping – Yellow with black stripes.

Question 57

4. It would be correct to state fire emergency markings on doors are required to be placed? (Fire Code Ch 5 — Pg 11-12)

A. On all doors to a multi-floor dwelling unit (Duplexes, triplexes, sandwich apartments), except if the building is protected throughout by a sprinkler
B. In all Group R-1 or Group R-2 buildings or occupancy with more than 6 apartments per floor, except if the building is protected throughout by a sprinkler

C. On all stairwell doors, regardless of whether the building is sprinklered or not
D. On the door jamb, on the hinged side of the door, on the public corridor side of the door, not more than 12 inches from the bottom of the door

Answer 57

D

Question 58

5. A Battalion Chief is critiquing a fire with members after a good all hands and notices there is a fire emergency marking on the door jamb as indicated below. He should know that this fire marking indicates that? (Fire Code Ch 5 — Page 17)

4 A

A This is the main entrance to apartment A-4

B This is the main entrance to apartment 4A

C This is the secondary entrance to apartment A-4

D This is the secondary entrance to apartment 4A

Answer 58

B

Question 59

6. A Battalion Chief should know that the fire marking below indicates this is? (Fire Code Ch 5 — Page 21)

1 4 A

A An apartment with two entrances

B A duplex apartment with living space on the entry floor and the floor above

C A sandwich apartment with no living space on this floor, but living space exists on the floor

above
D. A secondary entrance to a duplex apartment

Answer 59

B

Question 60

7. A fire emergency marking that has a “horizontal mark” placed at the base of an upward or

downward pointing arrow indicates a?

A Duplex apartment

B Triplex apartment

C Sandwich apartment

D Stairway

Answer 60

C

Question 61

Answer questions 8 - 9 based on the following scenario: You are the Battalion Chief that is assigned to the San Gennaro Feast for fire prevention inspectional purposes.:

8. While performing your duties you would be incorrect to think that?

A The use, handling and storage of CNG is prohibited

B Flammable liquids may not be stored, handled or used under any circumstances

C Kerosene and other combustible liquids may be handled and used under the personal

supervision of a C of F. When the aggregate amount exceeds 10 gallons, a permit is required
D. LPG storage and use is limited to two LPG containers per device or equipment, each with a capacity not greater than 20 pounds, and separated by 5 feet. A permit is required if the total LPG is more than 46 pounds.

Answer 61

B

It shall be unlawful to store, handle or use flammable liquids at street fairs and similar outdoor public gatherings, except in listed generators or other device, equipment or system or operation approved by the Department.

Question 62

Answer questions 8 - 9 based on the following scenario: You are the Battalion Chief that is assigned to the San Gennaro Feast for fire prevention inspectional purposes.:

9. While making your rounds at the feast, you would expect to find?

A. An unobstructed fire lane of not less than 12 feet in width and a solid yellow circle 15 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant
B. An unobstructed fire lane of not less than 15 feet in width and a hollow yellow circle 12 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant

C. An unobstructed fire lane of not less than 12 feet in width and a solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant
D. An unobstructed fire lane of not less than 15 feet in width and a solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant

Answer 62

D

Question 63

10. A Battalion Chief discussing structural integrity concerns of buildings in his district was incorrect to state that?

A. Use of Laminated Wood I-Beams requires that the space between the ceiling and the floor or roof above shall be divided into approximately equal areas not greater than 500 square feet

Metal C-Joists must be braced with strapping or blocking to prevent them from twisting

When EFIS information is entered into eCIDS, use the LW designation to indicate

lightweight construction

D. Structural integrity inspections must be completed by units in the field within 14 days of a unit receiving a DOB Structural Integrity Alert Location Report

Answer 63

C

Note: When EFIS information is entered into CIDS the lightweight (LW)
designation shall not be used. The concern with the EIFS application is for fire
spread not structural collapse. (See AUC 362-EFIS)

Question 64

11. A Battalion Chief is inspecting a Place of Public Assembly at a complaint for overcrowding received at 0100 hours. The location does not have its Certificate of Occupancy posted or any other paperwork indicating its total occupancy limit. Which of the following guidelines should the Battalion Chief know to be correct in this situation?

A cabaret that is 2000 square feet is only permitted to have an occupancy of 250 people

A rooftop place of assembly that is 1000 square feet is only permitted to have an

occupancy of 125 people
C. A bowling alley is permitted 5 persons per lane
D. A dance floor in a ballroom must have at least 15 square feet per person

Answer 64

?

Question 65

12. A Battalion Chief who is reviewing an eCIDS submission for a check cashing facility that has steel plating on their roof should be aware that?

A. The eCIDS should specify the location of the steel plating, the areas covered by the sprinkler system, and location of sprinkler shut offs
B. A sign must be posted at or near the front entrance to the building reading “Steel Plating on the Roof”

C. If there is no sprinkler system, a mandatory sprinkler recommendation is required.
D. A partial sprinkler or alternative heat and smoke detection system is permitted if fire in the un-sprinklered sections

Answer 65

B