Company Officer Quiz 8 Flashcards
01. Electronic sirens in use by the FDNY have three operating modes: Wail, Yelp and High-Low. The use of which type of siren is prohibited by the Department? Select one: a. Yelp b. High-Low c. Wail
(SB 1 4.3) Tests conducted by The Division of Safety have shown the “High-Low” sound is ineffective in alerting operators of other vehicles.
The correct answer is: High-Low
- Choose an incorrect choice regarding the operation of FDNY apparatus in reverse gear.
Select one:
a. When backing up at operations, it is safer and more reliable to communicate with the hand-talkie rather than to rely on hand signals between the chauffeur other members.
b. The windows on both the chauffeur and officer’s side of the front cab shall be lowered. The officer should take a position along the right side of the apparatus near the cab.
c. Operating the apparatus in reverse gear is a team effort and all members are responsible for backing up the apparatus safely.
d. When time and conditions permit, apparatus should be driven around the block in preference to backing up.
(SB 2 1,3.4,6.1) Using the handie-talkie can be ineffective and dangerous. Commands to “Stop” can be “stepped on” by other HT transmissions.
The correct answer is: When backing up at operations, it is safer and more reliable to communicate with the hand-talkie rather than to rely on hand signals between the chauffeur other members.
- When necessary to double park apparatus on a one-way street, park to the _____side of the road when facing in the direction of traffic flow.
Select one:
a. Left
b. Right
(SB 5) and park on the right side of the road when facing against the flow of traffic
The correct answer is: Left
- Which one of the following injuries would not be classified as a “Minor” Injury?
Select one:
a. First degree burn
b. Sprain with minor swelling
c. Laceration, not requiring stitches
d. Foreign body in the eye, already removed
(SB 7 2.1) any swelling or discoloration will not be classified as a “Minor”
The correct answer is: Sprain with minor swelling
05. The Fire Department ID (FDID) must be included when Supervisors initiate an injury/exposure report. The FDID number consists of 16 digits that can be found on the lower left side of the response ticket. If the injury/exposure occurred at a non-response, the Supervisor shall enter all \_\_\_\_\_’s in the 16 digit space. Select one: a. 0 b. 7 c. 9 d. 8
(SB 7 3.4) This has been asked many times in the past
The correct answer is: 9
- Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the processing of injury/exposure reports?
Select one:
a. All available information must be initiated and submitted no later than 7 days from the date of injury/exposure with or without the member’s signature and/or narrative.
b. Within 10 days from the date of the injury/exposure, modifications to the report will replace the original submission, and the report will continue to be categorized as original.
c. Biological exposures must be entered into the CIRS program immediately to ensure appropriate exposure investigation and follow-up.
(SB 7 4) within 7 days. After 7 days, all modifications will be saved as amendments.
The correct answer is: Within 10 days from the date of the injury/exposure, modifications to the report will replace the original submission, and the report will continue to be categorized as original.
07. The Chief of Operations requires that the supervisor of a unit must submit a “Multiple Member Injury Report” when \_\_\_\_\_ or more members are injured at the same incident resulting in medical leave that tour. Select one: a. 2 b. 3 c. 4
(SB 7 Add.2 1.3)
The correct answer is: 3
08. When using the tillerman signal buzzer on a tiller apparatus, which one of the following sequences of signals would indicate that the tillerman is in position to respond? Select one: a. Two (2) buzzer tone signals b. Four (4) buzzer tone signals c. Three (3) buzzer tone signals d. One (1) buzzer tone signal
(SB 10) 1 buzzer-STOP, 3 buzzers- Area to rear of apparatus is clear
The correct answer is: Two (2) buzzer tone signals
09. Apparatus air brake systems are equipped with a low-pressure indicator. This consists of a warning buzzer, warning light or both. The warning buzzer will sound and the warning light will go on when the air pressure in the system falls to approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_ pounds. Select one: a. 45 to 55 b. 25 to 35 c. 55 to 65 d. 35 to 45
(SB13)
The correct answer is: 55 to 65
10. When an FDNY vehicle is involved in an accident, the original NYS Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104) must be completed and sent to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles within \_\_\_\_\_ days and a copy must then be sent to the Safety Command-Accident Claims Unit within \_\_\_\_\_ days of an accident resulting in death, personal injury, damage over $1000 to the property of any one person, or if a dollar amount cannot be estimate Select one: a. 4 / 7 b. 4 / 10 c. 7 / 4 d. 10 / 4
(SB 56 24.1) This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator
The correct answer is: 10 / 4
11. The CD-19 (Apparatus Accident Report) shall be forwarded by the apparatus operator/Officer within how many hours of the accident/incident? Select one: a. 96 b. 72 c. 36 d. 24
(SB 56 26.1)
The correct answer is: 96
12. At 2300 hours a civilian knocks on the firehouse door and states that he believes his vehicle was struck earlier in the evening by the engine company in quarters. The officer should advise the civilian that he may file a claim by calling which choice below? Select one: a. The City Comptroller’s Office b. FDNY Safety Command c. 311 d. FDNY Bureau of Operations
(SB 56 3.2 Note) The officer must make a journal entry of the allegations.
The correct answer is: The City Comptroller’s Office
13. During a recent Multi-Unit drill, a firefighter fell from the hose bed of a parked engine company. The firefighter suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. According to Safety Bulletin 56, this should be considered which one of the following? Select one: a. A minor accident b. A major accident c. An incident
(SB 56 4.3) Minor injuries, major injuries or fatal injuries to members while operating on a parked apparatus are defined as an incident.
The correct answer is: An incident
14. All FDNY facilities shall have an Emergency Action Plan to safely and systematically evacuate such facilities if an emergency situation was to occur. The Officer on duty within each facility shall review the plan with personnel how often? Select one: a. Semi-Annually b. Annually c. Monthly d. Quarterly
(SB 61 7.1.4) During the first week of January, April, July and October
The correct answer is: Quarterly
- Members of an Engine Company are drilling at a building that is under construction. Wood forms are being used to support the concrete floors that are being poured. Which statement made by the officer of this Engine Company was incorrect?
Select one:
a. The fire load in this type of construction is created by the storage of plywood and wood studs previously stripped from a cured floor. This lumber is usually found on the floor below the most recently poured floor and will serve as the forms for the next floor poured.
b. This type of construction progresses by pouring one concrete floor every other day.
c. The method of forming the poured concrete floors consists of plywood being held in place by 4”x4” wood studs.
d. One shoring stud is placed every 4 feet on center extending from the floor to the underside of the plywood.
(SB 66) Will usually be found 2 floors below the most recently poured floor.
The correct answer is: The fire load in this type of construction is created by the storage of plywood and wood studs previously stripped from a cured floor. This lumber is usually found on the floor below the most recently poured floor and will serve as the forms for the next floor poured.
