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1
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After Rescue and Removal of all persons, threats to public safety are jurisdiction for Dept of Bldgs and/or NYS Dept of Labor (for bldgs under const/demo) IC will coordinate through _

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Officer of Emergency Management (OEM) Ch 2

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T/F Transmit 10-60 for all collapses and have at least 1 TL special called to every collapse if none assigned on initial alarm

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False: 10-60 for Major Collapse; TL for every Major Collapse Ch 4

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_ at the scene of a collapse is the single most important consideration during the operation

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Safety Ch 4

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At all explosions and major collapses, SOC units shall ensure _

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Immediate area monitored for presence of radiological/chemical agents Ch 4

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Major collapse- voids and below grade areas shall be monitored for accumulations of _

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Flammable gases, CO, and O2 content PRIOR to entry Ch 4

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Major collapse- initial rescue action should concentrate on _

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Removing Able-bodied (Ambulatory) and Surface or Lightly buried person from immediate danger. Ch 4

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1st and 2nd Eng position at Major Collapse

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If possible, 1st and 2nd Eng take separate hydrants outside of the block, each on separate mains, and prepare to supply HL and LCS for TL. Ch 5

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3rd and 4th Eng at Major Collapse

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Similar positions to 1st and 2nd Eng at the rear of the structure. Ch 5

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2nd Alarm Eng location at Major Collapse

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Two of 2nd Alarm Eng should be used to seal off ends of street. ECC must remain in the cab to be able to move the rig if directed by IC. Remaining Eng positioned well away from scene. Ch 5

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_ should be placed IFO Collapsed structure

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Tower Ladders- outside of collapse zone. Subsequent TL should be positioned to reach and protect a different exposure. Ch 5

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11
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Aerial Ladder placement at Collapses

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Away from the front of the bldg in a secondary staging area unless needed for specific rescue purposes Ch 5

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12
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SSL Units placement at Collapses

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Away from front of bldg with 2nd piece near their main apparatus. Personnel can carry equipment, tools, etc to scene Ch 5

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Rescue Companies and Collapse Unit placement at Collapses

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Outside of collapse danger zone, but as close as possible to front of the bldg to provide immediate access to specialized tools/equipment Ch 5

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Major Collapse: Who est initial ICP?;

Staging Area?

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ICP: 1st Arriving Chief Off est in an area outside of operations site and collapse zone;
SA: Initial IC est SA. Assign a Company Off as Staging Area Manager until replaced by a Battalion Chief. Transmit preliminary report regarding location of ICP and SA Ch 6

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Eng Responsibilities in order of Highest to Lowest: “AEV”

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Affected bldg and surrounding debris- extinguish active fire
Exposure protection
Vehicles- ext fire w/in vicinity of collapse
NO active fire- 2 1/2” HL to cover entire operation
Suspected Terrorism- 2 1/2” HL between 2 rigs or other shielding Ch 7

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Can an Eng take a position within the block of a major collapse?

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At times it may be necessary for 1st Eng to take a position within the block for use of Master Stream for fire control or Exposure protection Ch 7

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Can the IC breakup the 2nd Eng to perform different tasks?

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Members of the 2nd Eng will remain together as a unit UNLESS otherwise ordered by IC Ch 7

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Major Priority of 2nd Lad at Major Collapse

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Utilities Ch 7

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19
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Establish a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) within _

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Support Zone Ch 7

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20
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T/F Requests from IC FOR add’l units above 10-60 will require est of Staging Area. SA Manager (if staffed) responds w/Field Comm. Otherwise, an add’l BC will be assigned and designated Staging Area Manager

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True. On Transmission of 10-60 Code 1 the appropriate BC shall be designated Air Recon Chief Ch 8

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21
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Major Collapse: After arrival of DC, the 1st arriving BC can be reassigned as _

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Planning Section Chief Ch 8

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Once a Fire Branch, Sector, or Control Group is est, the _ BC may be designated as the Fire Branch Director or Fire Sector/Group Supervisor

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2nd BC Ch 8

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23
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The BC designated as Resource Unit Leader shall report to _ and begin tracking resources, both assigned and operating from all agencies involved at Major Collapse

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Planning Chief (1st BC after relieved by 1st DC) Ch 8

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Resource Unit Leader shall be relieved by _;

Once relieved, the Resource Unit Leader BC shall _

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Officer of Field Comm, who shall assume that role upon arrival;
Once relieved report to Planning Section Chief for reassignment to either Situation Unit Leader or a position necessary to support the Operation Ch 8

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Which BC shall be assigned as Situation Unit Leader?

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Resource Unit Leader BC after relieved by Officer of Field Comm. Once relieved, RESL shall report to Planning Section Chief (1st BC after relieved by 1st DC) and may be reassigned as Situation Unit Leader Ch 8

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26
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_ is responsible for providing services, facilities, and material support for collapse incident

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Logistics Section Chief- coordinates request for heavy equipment, specialized resources, and supplies such as shoring materials, steel or concrete cutting equipment.

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_ is responsible for Tactical Support Unit, Recuperation and Care Unit and Debris Removal Leader

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Logistics Section Chief Ch 8

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28
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At construction or demo sites, seek out the _ or _ for info about previous conditions

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Site Safety Manager or Construction Manager Ch 9

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29
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1 Long Blast (3 seconds)
3 Short Blasts (1 sec each)
1 long and 1 short blast

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  1. Cease Ops/All quiet
  2. Evacuate the area
  3. Resume Ops
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30
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Collapses: Rotate personnel frequently- every _

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Every half hour (30 min) or less if possible Ch 9

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31
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_ could be used as an add’l FAST Truck working within the Search and Rescue Sector or Branch

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SSL Ch 9

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32
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At large scale incidents with multiple buried victims, the IC may assign _ to sites where there is no Rescue Co available

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Squad Company Ch 10

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33
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Can a BC request the response of Portable On Demand Storage (PODS)

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Only a Command Chief can request the response of PODS Ch 10

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34
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Do PODS contain tools?

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PODS contain NO Tools. Filled with shoring lumber, metal and concrete cutting saw blades, and a cutting template for fabricating shoring. Ch 10

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35
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Which of the 5 Stages of Collapse Rescue may be done simultaneously?

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Recon, Accounting for and removal of surface victims, and Search of Voids if sufficient manpower exists (1st 3 Sages) Ch 11

36
Q

During which Stage should IC request Utility Repair Crews shut off services in the street at major collapses?

A

Recon. IC should immediately request. Ch 11

37
Q

For bldgs under construction or demo, IC shall request _ or _ to report to ICP

A

Site Safety Officer or Construction Manager Ch 11

38
Q

Major Collapses: When is it appropriate to use Electronic Listening Devices?

A

Once void exploration phase is complete and all known victims have been removed during the Selected Debris Removal. Not practical during initial stages of collapse- too much activity. Ch 11

39
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Selected Debris Removal and Tunneling phase shall begin _

A

Once all voids have been searched and people are still unaccounted for. Used to reach specific locations where victims are located or suspected to be. NOT useful if no idea where victims are located. Ch 11

40
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Which is more dangerous Search of Voids or Selected Debris Removal?

A

Selected Debris Removal since it may require moving items supporting loads, possible causing secondary collapses. Ch 11

41
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If a victim has been pinned for _ or appears to have suffered serious injuries, a Rescue Paramedic must be given access to the patient ASP in order to treat for crush syndrome

A

More than 1 hour Ch 11

42
Q

When does Selected Debris Removal Cease?

A

Once all of the live victims have been removed Ch 11

43
Q

Crush syndrome is AKA “smiling death.” Occurs after Prolonged Compression (usually _ hours but possibly _)

A

Usually 4-6 hours but possibly less than 1 hour Ch 11

44
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Can Heavy Demo equipment be used during Selected Debris Removal Stage

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Forbidden. Used during General Debris Removal Ch 11

45
Q

How long will FD remain at collapse site

A

Until Debris removal phase complete or until IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed. Ch 12

46
Q

Victim Location Marking System is used during _ phase of collapse operation

A

Recon

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47
Q

Search Assessment Marking System indicates _

A

Search in progress or already completed. Avoids duplication of searches
Add 2

48
Q

Search Assessment Marking System consists of X’ markings made using _ spray paint

A

2’ X 2’ when completed forms letter “X” using Lime-Yellow reflective spray paint same for Vacants.
Add 2

49
Q

“X” indicates (Search Assessment Marking System)

A

Drawn when Unit EXITS area searched

Add 2

50
Q

4 Quadrants of Search Assessment Marking System

A

Left Quadrant Unit/Team
Top Quadrant Time and date unit left structure/area
Right personal hazards
Bottom number of live/dead victims inside area (do not leave blank, use “0”)

51
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Victims Location Marking System markings

A

“V” 2’ in height, Circle if victim Confirmed, Horizontal line if confirmed deceased, and Vertical line after removed (does NOT mean secondary searches complete, rather previously located victims removed).

52
Q

Type of collapse found in Wood Frame Bldgs

A

Lean-Over Collapse- tilt or lean over to one side

Add 3

53
Q

Type of collapse found in Wood braced frame construction and Timber truss roof collapse can cause a secondary collapse of a front wall in this manner

A

Inward/Outward Collapse. Top collapses inward back on top of structure while bottom collapses outward onto street
Add 3

54
Q

Con Ed Vacuum Truck responds on _

A

10-60 Code 1
Trench rescue ops
As requested by IC
Add 4

55
Q

PD collapse. Upon arrival witnesses claim to have smelled gas followed by a loud explosion. Based on this choose correct
A. Single Command event w/FDNY in charge
B. Unified Command Event

A

B Explosion is Unified “U-HEARD PUBLIC Telecommunications”

56
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Choose Core Competencies of FDNY
A. Search and Rescue
B. Evacuation of both structures and areas
C. Pre-hospital medical care
D. Arson - both cause and origin and major cases
E. Mass Decon and Life Safety ops at Haz Mat ops

A

A C E
B Structural Evacuation for FD
D Arson Cause and Origin only (Major Case is PD)

57
Q

Major collapse incorrect
A. An initial Staging Area shall be est
B. At least one TL should be special called if none assigned on initial alarm
C. SOC units shall ensure immediate area is monitored for presence of any biological agents
D. Safety is single most important consideration
E. Explosions shall be considered “dirty bombs” until monitoring shows area to be clear of such

A

C Radiological and Chemical

58
Q

Choose correct for Major Collapse (4)
A. 3rd Eng took a hydrant at rear of bldg on another block
B. 4th Eng sealed off one end of street w/collapsed bldg
C. 1st Eng on 2nd Alarm sealed off another end of the street w/collapsed bldg
D. 1st TL placed IFO collapsed bldg outside collapse danger zone
E. 2nd TL took a position IFO collapsed bldg outside of collapse danger zone
F. 3rd Lad AL placed its rig at a secondary SA away from front of bldg

A

A C D F

B 4th Eng rear of bldg, outside the block on separate hydrant from 3rd Eng and on a different main prepare to supply HL and LCS TL stream

E Initially, 1st TL should be only unit IFO collapse bldg, unless there is a specific need for add’l units. Subsequent arriving TL should be positioned to reach and protect a different exposure

59
Q

Choose incorrect for Major Collapse
A. Insure ICP located at or in immediate vicinity of incident site, but outside ops site and collapse zone
B. Insure ICP is visible from collapsed structure
C. Est Command Channel
D. Have a Co Off assigned SA Manager and remain as such throughout incident
E. Have a Co Off assigned as Street Coordination Manager and remain as such throughout incident

A

D Until relieved by Battalion Chief

60
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T/F If no active fire at scene of collapse, precautionary lines of sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation shall be stretched. Depending on type of bldg encountered, size of precautionary HL stretched (1 3/4” or 2 1/2”) should be compatible w/type of occupancy encountered

A

False 2 1/2” HL (NOT 1 /34”) In addition, a 3½” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving
tower ladder

61
Q

Incorrect for Major Collapse 1st Engine
A. May take a position in block to use Eng’s master stream to control the fire
B. May consider taking a position in the block to use rig’s master stream to protect exposures
C. Should stretch 2 1/2” HL of sufficient length to cover entire site
D. Must stretch 3 1/2” to supply TL

A

D Consider stretching 3½” line to supply a tower ladder

62
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The _ Eng shall ensure a 3 1/2” supply line stretched to 1st TL
A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th

A

B 2nd Eng

63
Q

Incorrect 2nd Lad at Major Collapse
A. Off should ensure Dispatcher notified utility co emergency crews
B. Major priority is to assist w/life safety by augmenting search and rescue efforts
C. Shut down accessible gas, electric, and water services
D. Curb valves may be shut for both gas and water if main bldg shut off is inaccessible

A

B The major priority is controlling the gas, electric and water services

64
Q

Choose the correct points for Collapse (4)
A. Any victim removal activity that requires tunneling, trenching, shoring, or cutting of structural members should be performed by Rescue Companies
B. IC may assign Sqd or Collapse Rescue Unit to perform victim removal activity that requires tunneling, trenching, shoring, or cutting of structural members at large scale incidents w/multiple buried victims
C. SSL can be used as 2nd FAST Unit working underneath Search and Rescue Branch
D. Con Ed Vacuum trucks may only be used by trained members of SOC with or w/o Con Ed
E. Fire Marshal may be used to interview occupants and witnesses to help determine occupancy of bldg and location of potential victims

A

A B C E

D only be used by trained members of SOC, in conjunction with the Con Ed operators and at the direction of the IC

65
Q

Ladder assigned as Add’l Victim Removal Group primary duty will be removal of victims _
A. In tunneling and trenching ops
B. Using complicated disentanglement/extrication
C. Via Skeds and Stokes
D. By assisting w/shoring and cutting of load bearing members

A

C

66
Q

Staging Area will be est on 10-60 signal in which situation
A. If any resources requested above a 10-60
B. On all 10-60 Code 1 and 2
C. On only 10-60 Code 2

A

A Requests from the IC for add’l resources above a 10-60 will require est of a SA. An add’l BC will be assigned and designated as the Staging Area Manager

67
Q

Choose incorrect for Collapse Ops
A. General Debris removal should be completed under direction of FDNY even though heavy equipment may be req’d
B. Heavy Demo equipment is forbidden during Selected Debris Removal Stage
C. Once ops come w/in reach of a victim, all work should proceed w/only hand powered tools, unless object and victim are visibly clear and no injury is likely
D. FD must always remain at collapse site until all debris removal is complete

A

D FD will remain at the collapse site until debris removal phase is complete or until the IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed

68
Q

Collapse incorrect
A. Structural collapse is a Single Cmd event and CIMS designates FD as IC
B. After rescue and removal of all persons involved has been completed and stabilization of all threats to public safety has been accomplished, scene becomes jurisdiction of DOB and/or NYS Dept of Labor (CDA)
C. At least on TL shall be special called to every major collapse if none was assigned on initial alarm
D. At all explosions and major collapses, SOC units shall ensure immediate area is monitored for presence of bio and radiological agents

A

D Chemical and radiological. Explosions shall be viewed as possible dirty bomb sites until monitoring shows that area free of contamination

69
Q

1st BC actions correct (2)
A. Establish a Command Channel
B. Assign a company officer to be Staging Area Manager until replaced by a Chief
C. Ensure ICP located far away from immediate vicinity of incident site
D. Set up Battalion tent as indicator of ICP

A

A B
C Ensure the ICP is located at or in the immediate vicinity of the incident site, in an area outside of the operations site and collapse zone

70
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10-60 Code 1 correct
A. Any add’l resources above 10-60 Code 1 will required Staging Area
B. SA Manager always responds w/Field Comm
C. ARC is assigned on either 10-60 or 10-60 Code 1
D. You will get two RTF on 10-60 Code 1

A

D
A Above 10-60 require SA
B SA Manager, if staffed, responds w/Field Comm
C 10-60 Code 1, 10-76/77 Code 2, All doubtful 3rd Alarms (1-2-3)

71
Q 
1st BC gets reassigned as Planning Chief, who are you supervising
A. SA Manager
B. Resource Unit Leader
C. Victim Locator Leader
D. Field Comm
A

B

72
Q

Resource Unit Leader should track resources both assigned and operating from
A. FD only, until relieved by Field Comm
B. All agencies until relieved by Off of Field Comm
C. FD only until relieved by Situation Unit Leader
D. All agencies until relieved by Situation Unit Leader

A

B

73
Q 
Handheld air horns carried by Battalion, Divisions, SOC Units, and Collapse Rescue Units should be issued to _
A. Members monitoring transits
B. Lookouts
C. Safety Off
D. Sector Supervisors
A

A B C

74
Q

Incorrect Selected Debris Removal
A. Heavy demo equipment is forbidden during Gen Debris Removal stage
B. During selected debris removal, victim removal requiring tunneling, trenching, or cutting through supporting members should only be performed by collapsed trained members of SOC
C. FD will remain at collapse site until debris removal phase is complete or IC reasonably certain all victims removed
D. FD watchline shall be maintained as long as there are personnel operating in debris pile for search or investigative purposes

A

A Heavy demolition equipment (cranes, bulldozers, etc.) is forbidden during the Selected Debris Removal stage

75
Q

Con Ed Vacuum Truck incorrect
A. Capacity of 10 cubic yards
B. Moves both wet and dry material including dirt, sand, grain, store stock, cans, bottles, and bldg debris
C. Hi Pr water system rated at 700 psi that can break up hardened material
D. Responds automatically on trench rescue ops, 10-60 and 10-60 Code 1
E. Requires SOC Compressor unit to also respond when Vacuum Truck is requested, as SOC Compressor Unit carries ext hoses and other equipment to supplement vacuum truck

A

D 10-60 Code 1
Trench rescue operations
As requested by the Incident Commander

76
Q

Con Ed Vacuum Truck incorrect
A. Con ed employees will operate vacuum truck if area is safe
B. FD equipped member shall be positioned w/Con Ed employee at all times
C. SOC members are trained to operate this equipment if work area is too hazardous for Con Ed employee
D. Con Ed employee will operate suction hose at extrication site only if area is safe

A

D FDNY members will operate the suction hose at the extrication site.

77
Q

Which comment is incorrect?
A: FD will remain at the collapse site until the void search phase is complete or until the IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed.
B: The IC must ensure that a written log of all visitors and investigators entering the collapse site is maintained.
C: FD presence in the form of a watch-line shall be maintained as long as there are personnel operating in the debris pile for search or investigative purposes.
D: When operations are completed the written log shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations.

A

A) until the “debris removal phase” is complete or until the IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed.
Collapse 12.1

78
Q 
As the BC in charge of a sector at a major collapse, you decide to establish "lookouts" at the perimeter of the collapse site. In order to properly equip these lookouts with air horns, you notify them they may retrieve these horns from all of the following units except?
A: Battalions
B: Divisions
C: SOC Units
D: Collapse PODs
A

D) Collapse Rescue Units
FFP Collapse 9.2.1
Collapse PODs are filled with shoring lumber, metal and concrete cutting saw blades, and a cutting table with templates for fabricating shoring.

79
Q

All of the following are “indicators” of a collapse except?
A: Heavy floor loading
B: Soft or spongy feeling as you walk on a floor or roof
C: Rumbling noises or heavy puffs of smoke
D: Fire/destruction of wood, heating of cast iron or unprotected steel

A

D Fire/destruction of wood, heating of cast iron or unprotected steel is a CAUSE of a collapse
This section is tricky (differences between cause and an indicator of a collapse) Ex: A water main break is a cause of a collapse

80
Q

Incorrect for Structural Collapse
A. All city agencies, including PD and Bldg Dept, operate under direction of FD during Structural Collapse Rescue Ops
B. NYPD ESU members, performing life safety rescue ops (digging for buried victims, etc) shall be ordered to stop their ops upon arrival of FD Units
C. Personnel from other agencies will be under control of their Superior Officer who shall report to ICP for instructions
D. When Rescue and removal of all persons involved in the incident, and stabilization of all threats to public safety have been accomplished, the scene becomes the jurisdiction of the Dept of Bldgs and/or NYS Dept of Labor (for bldgs under construction/demo)

A

B Do not stop life rescue

81
Q

Incorrect for Collapse
A. SSL whose main rig is an AL, shall position their second piece near the front of the bldg
B. Rescue and Collapse Units should be placed outside of collapse danger zone, but as close as possible to the front of the bldg
C. Ambulances need to be visible from the scene, but out of the way of rescue and FF ops. Drivers w/keys must remain w/ambulances
D. Heavy equipment, such as cranes, front end loaders and dump trucks must be assured access to the site
E. IC should request PD to provide tow trucks to remove any vehicles impeding ops at the scene, including unattended emergency vehicles. Tow trucks shall be staged several blocks away

A

A AL kept away. SSL second piece placed near their rig. Personnel can carry their tools

82
Q

Choose correct for collapse (4)
A. Evaluate previously est ICP, ensuring that it’s clearly visible from the collapsed structure, located at or in immediate vicinity of the incident site, and is in an area outside the ops site and collapse zone
B. Reevaluate the location of SA and assign the 2nd Chief Off to be the Staging Area Manager until replaced by another BC
C. Interview witnesses/victims using the Collapse Survivor Interview form. The Battalion FF can aid its completion
D. Est contact w/Law Enforcement Group, who can search the area for secondary devices if bombs suspected
E. Ensure a Haz Assessment was performed. Assign Haz I and control to the 1st HMTU on scene
F. All requests for additional assistance shall go through OEM

A

A C D E
B Assign a Company Officer as SA Manager until relieved by a BC
F Requests for additional units shall be via Dispatcher. Outside agencies can be simultaneously with Dispatcher and OEM

83
Q

Choose incorrect for Collapse
A. 1st Eng may take a position within the block for use of apparatus master stream
B. 1st Eng should stretch a 2 1/2” HL of sufficient length to cover the entire site
C. 2nd Eng will assist the 1st Eng w/stretching HL, ensure 3 1/2” supply line is stretched to 1st TL, and if necessary perform CFR duties
D. 3rd and subsequent Engines shall be utilized for void searches
E. 1st and 2nd Eng members shall remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by IC

A

D Engines may assist w/lightly buried victims NOT Void searches

84
Q

Incorrect for Collapse
A. Rescue Ops Battalion is designated as a Search and Rescue Branch Director or Sector/Group Supervisor
B. Victim Removal Leader will normally be filled by a Rescue Company Officer until relieved by the Rescue Ops Battalion once he is relieved as Search and Rescue Branch Director
C. 2nd BC may be designated as Fire Branch Director or Fire Sector Supervisor
D. 1st BC may be reassigned as the Planning Section Chief upon arrival of 1st arriving DC
E. BC designated as RESL will report to Logistics Section Chief. When relieved by 2nd DC on 10-60 Code 1, RESL shall report to Logistics Section Chief for reassignment to either a Situation Unit Leader, or a position necessary to support the Operation

A

E RESL reports to Planning NOT Logistics

85
Q

Incorrect for collapse
A. Each Lookout, Safety Officer, and Member monitoring a transit shall be equipped w/handheld horns
B. All Battalions, Divisions, SOC Units and Collapse Rescue Units are equipped w/handheld horns
C. 1 long blast (3 seconds) indicates that members shall evacuate the area
D. Apparatus air horns may also be used. They may be beneficial after initial HT announcement to evacuate, followed by another HT announcement after air horns are ceased

A

C Quiet

86
Q

Choose the correct for collapse
A. At least one Rescue should be deployed at each buried victim location, unless it is a large scale incident w/multiple buried victims. In that case, the IC may assign a Squad to sites where there is NO Rescue
B. If dangerous void entries or tunneling to made, IC shall request 3rd Rescue to respond to scene to assist in void entry or tunneling
C. Squad carries all necessary equipment and are trained to perform tunneling, trenching, and shoring
D. If additional lumber needed, any Chief Officer may request response of a Collapse POD
E. Due to difficulty in securing scene of a major collapse, Fire Marshals shall be used exclusively for scene security

A

A
B 3rd Rescue shall be relocated to qtrs near the collapse or assigned to SA for rapid intervention of members if secondary collapse occurs
C Squad is trained, but does NOT carry the equipment
D Command Chief
E Can act a liaison with PD

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Q

Shoring incorrect
A. 1st arriving Units may be forced to perform some emergency shoring using available materials on hand to safely reach trapped victims
B. Once Rescue on scene, installation of add’l shoring should generally be left to these units, supported by Squad and SSL
C. When requested by DOB or HPD, the FD will install shoring in certain instances. However, FD will never shore vacant, unoccupied, or bldgs that are going to be demolished
D. Once installed, shoring will only be removed when the load is otherwise stabilized, or the situation permits the shores to be removed from a safe area

A

C may shore to save life

Firefighter Procedures (20 decks)

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