Company Officer Quiz 3

Question 1

A group of students discussing FDNY operations at incidents within the NYC Subway system were incorrect in which statement made? (2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4)
Select one:
a. Whenever evacuation or removal of passengers from a train at other than a station is contemplated, the power shall be ordered off.
b. Even with power confirmed off, unexpected train traffic, restoration of power, or sudden panic must always be anticipated.
c. FDNY members will never be permitted to operate on track areas unless assured that power has been removed.
d. When power is ordered off, sufficient time must be allowed for transit officials to clear tunnels and bring trains to stations. Positive assurance of power shut-off will be verified through the FDNY dispatcher before power is assumed to be off.

Answer 1

This rule may be ignored ONLY IF life is in imminent peril and direct and immediate action is required to save life.
The correct answer is: FDNY members will never be permitted to operate on track areas unless assured that power has been removed.

Question 2

Engine 123 is the first FDNY unit to arrive at a subway derailment in a subway tunnel. Which one of the following actions should be the first consideration of the officer of this unit? (2.5)
Select one:
a. What additional FDNY units are required
b. Whether or not power removal is required
c. How many victims require medical care
d. What is the best access point for FDNY units

Answer 2

The correct answer is: Whether or not power removal is required

Question 3

There is a possibility that thousands of people will have to be evacuated from a subway car during a fire or emergency. According to AUC 207, if at all possible, how should these people be evacuated? (5.6)
Select one:
a. Through the subway emergency exits
b. Through the train to a station
c. By walking the passengers out of the tunnel using either the roadbed or benchwall
d. By transferring the passengers to another train

Answer 3

Choice A is the preferred method. Choice D is listed as a last resort.
The correct answer is: Through the train to a station

Question 4

Ladder 321 arrives at the scene of a possible fire in a subway station. The BC orders the Officer to switch their radio to the primary handi-talkie subway repeater channel. The Officer would be correct to turn his radio to which channel? (Add. 16 4.4)
Select one:
a. 14
b. 11
c. 12
d. 15

Answer 4

The correct answer is: 14

Question 5

All but which one of the following will be found in the vicinity of all the Blue Lights found in the subway system? (8.1)
Select one:
a. Fire extinguisher
b. A telephone
c. Standpipe outlet
d. Power removal box

Answer 5

The correct answer is: Standpipe outlet

Question 6

To operate a telephone found near a Blue Light, remove the handset from inside the box and depress the button on the handset to contact the Desk Superintendent. After transmitting your message, release the button to allow the Desk Superintendent to respond. (8.1)
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

Answer 6

The correct answer is: Disagree

Question 7

Dry chemical extinguishers at the power removal boxes, found along the right of way, will be approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet apart. (8.5.1)
Select one:
a. 250
b. 400
c. 150
d. 600

Answer 7

The correct answer is: 600

Question 8

Subway Emergency Exits in subway tunnels can be identified by a prism-shaped sign or which one of the following choices? (8.8)
Select one:
a. A cluster of 3 red lights
b. A cluster of 5 white lights
c. A cluster of 3 white lights
d. A cluster of 5 red lights

Answer 8

The correct answer is: A cluster of 5 white lights

Question 9

When a fuel spill is close to a grating or main entrance of a subway station, we must try to stop the flow into these entrances by diking. Which one of the following is the preferred method to dike these spills? (5.8 L)
Select one:
a. Planking
b. Sand or earth
c. Charge several lengths of hose and encircle the spill

Answer 9

The correct answer is: Sand or earth

Question 10

The MTA has color-coded globes on all light posts at subway street entrances. These globes indicate what type of access is available when using the subway entrance. What does a red globe indicate? (Add 3 1.2)
Select one:
a. The stairway may be closed at some point during a 24 hour period
b. The entrance is closed 24 hours a day
c. The entrance is open 24 hours a day

Answer 10

A Green Globe indicates the entrance s open 24 hours a day

The correct answer is: The stairway may be closed at some point during a 24 hour period

Question 11

A ladder company is discussing the use of a Light Train for fires and emergencies in the subway system. Which point made regarding Light Train operations is incorrect? (Add 7 2.1, 2.4, 2.6, 2.7)
Select one:
a. The decision to use a “Light Train” is to be made only by the Chief in Charge of the operation.
b. A Communications link with the FDNY unit must be established. If a communications link cannot be established, the “Light Train” is not to be used
c. The apparatus of the unit that boards a “Light Train” should remain at the original location until directed to another location by the borough dispatcher.
d. A Light Train shall not travel past the next station without the permission of the Chief in Charge

Answer 11

Remain at original location until directed to another location by the Chief
The correct answer is: The apparatus of the unit that boards a “Light Train” should remain at the original location until directed to another location by the borough dispatcher.

Question 12

When using a Light Train the possibility of delay in communications must be anticipated. Therefore, progress reports from the Light Train shall be transmitted as soon as possible, but at least once every \_\_\_\_\_ minutes. (Add 7 2.5)
Select one:
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 5

Answer 12

The correct answer is: 15

Question 13

All fire teams applying water with hand held fog nozzles should take advantage of the reach of the fog stream and observe to a minimum approach a distance of \_\_\_\_\_ feet to catenary wires. (Add 9 3.2.4)
Select one:
a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 4

Answer 13

The correct answer is: 10

Question 14

Administrative units shall inspect the subway dry standpipe systems and test the sound-powered telephones how often? (Add 10 5.1)
Select one:
a. Monthly
b. Semi-annually
c. Every 2 years
d. Annually

Answer 14

During the semi-annual subway emergency inspection period

The correct answer is: Semi-annually

Question 15

Normal subway operations dictate that the Engine Company shall not stretch a hose line until the location of the fire is determined and a stairway is selected which would best serve as the closest access point. Any firefighter who recognizes that the involved station is served by a dry standpipe system shall relay this information to which of the following member(s)? (Add 10 3.4)
Select one or more:
a. The IC
b. The engine Chauffeur
c. The ladder officer
d. The engine officer

Answer 15

The correct answers are: The engine officer, The engine Chauffeur

Question 16

The Subway Emergency Evacuation Device (EED) can be found in various locations throughout the subway system. Which is listed incorrectly? (Add 11 3)
Select one:
a. At elevated stations, the EED will be located in the area of the full time token booth
b. An EED is located at the base of the emergency exit, at both ends of each under river tunnel
c. At underground and grade level stations, the EED is located at the first Blue Light location north of the northbound platform (typically within 50 feet of the platform end)
d. In Staten Island, EEDs are located near Tower B, at the Saint George rail terminal

Answer 16

South of the Southbound platform
The correct answer is: At underground and grade level stations, the EED is located at the first Blue Light location north of the northbound platform (typically within 50 feet of the platform end)

Question 17

When positioned against the side or end doors of a subway car the EED will reach the roadbed at an approximate \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ degree angle. (Add 11 2.3)
Select one:
a. 85
b. 70
c. 35
d. 60

Answer 17

The correct answer is: 70

Question 18

From the choices below choose an incorrect point about the NYC Transit Subway Repeater System. (ADD 16 1, 4.3)
Select one:
a. Once established, all members should switch their radio to the designated repeater channel
b. An effective HT relay must be established on Channel 1 whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not.
c. These channels are 5 watt channels
d. FDNY Handi-talkies have been programmed to provide two subway repeater channels- 14 (primary) and 15 (secondary)

Answer 18

All members, other than those designated to switch, will remain on Channel 1
The correct answer is: Once established, all members should switch their radio to the designated repeater channel

Question 19

During a Multi-Unit Drill, units are discussing the JFK AirTrain System. Of the following statements made, which one is in need of correction? (Add 12 3)
Select one:
a. The AirTrains have the capability to move in either direction
b. All AirTrain cars are equipped with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and intercoms on board.
c. AirTrains normally travel at 2-4 minute intervals during peak hours and can reach speeds of 70 mph.
d. Every AirTrain car has 5 sets of passenger doors, two on each side and one on each end.

Answer 19

4 sets of doors (2 on each side) There are no front or rear doors
The correct answer is: Every AirTrain car has 5 sets of passenger doors, two on each side and one on each end.

Question 20

The primary method for evacuating passengers from an AirTrain that is located between stations is to have AirTrain personnel bring a rescue train from either the front or rear of the disabled train, or to the adjoining track. (Add 12 10)
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

Answer 20

The correct answer is: Agree