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1
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at the scene of a collapsed what is the order of priority for first alarm engine companies

A

1-extinguish active fire
2-protect exposures
3-extinguish vehicles
4-if no fire, stretch and charge 2 1/2 line to cover entire operation

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At a high rise building on fire, if the 3rd due ladder has difficulty clearing the attack stairs if occupants the officer shall advise who to hold the attack

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the first arriving ladder company or fire sector supervisor/Branch director

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3
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at a subway chemical attack which team will establish a comm. relay to the IC until relieved

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first arriving ladder company team 2 will

direct evac
backup team 1
establish comm

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4
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how many cfrd FF shall be working each tour

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atleast 2***

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5
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what is the symbol when responding as fire and ice unit

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E163I “I”

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6
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what are considered core competencies of the FDNY

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CBRN/Hazmat
pre hospital emergency care
search and rescue

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7
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at a top floor fire in a low rise FP MD who is responsible for bringing the curtain

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the 2nd due roof FF

floor other than top floor the 2nd due inside team would bring to floor above

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8
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during aerial placement, accuracy is obtained by sighting along where on the ladder

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the ladder rail of the top section (not the underside)

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9
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in case of rescue ops, the recommended distance of the aerial tip from objective is how far

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2 inches

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10
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when positioning a ladder at a window, a ladder tip placed how far over the sill is acceptable

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less than 6inches over the sill

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11
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when only one aerial ladder can be used and there are multiple victims are not in alignment, where shall the turntable be placed

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midway between locations

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12
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all vacant buildings must be identified and marked with what

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square with an X

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13
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what color should the X on a vacant building be sprayed

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lime - yellow reflective paint

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14
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the square painted on a vacant building shall be approx what size

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18” by 18” and lines 2” wide

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15
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where shall the primary markings be made on a vacant building

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alongside the front entrance of the building at a height that is in line with the area directly over the entrance

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16
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Who shall be notified for allegations of corruption, criminal activity or conflicts of interest

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The inspector general

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17
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who is primarily responsible for investigating allegations concerning violations of department rules and regulations or the incompetency of department employees

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BITS

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18
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in the event that an employee cannot determine which office must be notified who shall be contacted

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Inspector General

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19
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no officer or employee of the fdny shall conduct any investigation concerning corruption , other criminal activity, or conflicts of interest without the prior approval of who

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the inspector general

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20
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prior to the fast trucks arrival who normally makes up the safety team

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the backup and control of the 2nd due engine

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21
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what are some key factors in lightweight construction PDS

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areas supported by columns with spans of 25’ or more are an indication

under no circumstances shall the roof be cut

collapse is always the primary consideration

collapse can occur within 5-10 minutes

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22
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what is the proper sequence in starting fire pumps in high tide office building

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close knife switch to on position
close circuit breaker
push starting button (light will glow)
move lever to position

knife circuit push

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23
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a fire in outside rubbish not extended to a building is a code

A

10-22

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24
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what is the code for brush fire

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10-21

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25
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if an engine company needs to take time after a EMS run, who shall be notified

A

dispatcher and battalion

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26
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what method is correct for forcing a multi lock door

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cut a triangle in the lower quadrant of the door on the knob side***

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27
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what is the correct procedure when forcing a fox lock

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shear off the top two bolts and one bottom bolt of the metal plate that covers the cylinder, remove cylinder with the k tool

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28
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who controls all horizontal ventilation on all floors above the fire in an old law tenement

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the second due ladder officer **

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29
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what symbol shall be placed in the flagging collumn for diesel fuel

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DF for diesel fuel
F for heating fuel

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30
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who ensures that all elevators are recalled and searched at a high rise

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first ladder company recalls, the second ENSURES

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31
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when is walking acceptable method of travel when. detailed to another quarters

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one mike, or approx 20 blocks

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32
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the depth of water to be crossed during severe storm should not exceed what

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18 “ for first line apparatus
50” for FDNY HI- Axle vehicle

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33
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what key things are important in reguards to fast unit ops

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the search team should make entry to locate package and remove the member

the removal team should stage at the entrance to augment or supply additional equipment

use a 2 sided approach where the search team makes acces interior and the removal team exterior

the fast unit shall remain intact and not split up when dealing with large buildings

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34
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what are some key points in reguards to the hydra ram

A

weighs 12 lbs 13 inches long

main purpose is inward and outward doors

can be used to provide an opening from the side of the vehicle hood or trunk

the hydra ram can be used underwater **

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35
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during emergency roll call the only way to account for your members is how

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stating the number of firefighters they responded with and accounting only for the members within sight or hearing WITHOUT using the HT

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36
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in addition to normal truck tools the fast unit shall report to the ICP with what

A

fast pak
2:1 rooe
pak tracker

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37
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inflatable water rescue hose may be used during rescue. One 45 minute cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2 in approx how long

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one minute

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38
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in buildings under the pre 2008 code the fire alarm signal will sound on what floors in a high rise

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fire floor and floor above

after 2008 fire floor, floor below and floor above ***

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39
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who takes on the duties of the system control unit until they are relieved by another designated unit

A

the lobby control unit

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40
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when an officer is notified of hazing who shall he report to

A

EEO or BITS

41
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units requesting NYPD for crowd control would transmit which signal

A

10-47 (crowd control)

10-48 police needed forthwith

10-44 ambulance needed

42
Q

what are the main purposes of stretching a line to a roof in multiple dwellings

A

prevent fire extending past the trench
extinguish fire that can not be reached from below
protect exposures

43
Q

engine companies arriving after the satelitte manifold is set up should be informed of what

A

how many lengths of hose to bring

44
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what is the primary purpose of the first hoseline for fire in a MD

A

safeguard the stairway so that it can be used by escaping occupants **

45
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for a top floor fire at a brownstone the 1st due LCC would be correct to raise and position the aerial where and for who to use

A

an exposure for use by the roof and the OV

46
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what is the tool assignment for the first due OV in a top floor brownstone fire

A

Saw and halligan (no hook)

47
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for fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story brownstone, what is the tool assignment for the 1st due roof

A

halligan, halligan hook and LSR

48
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what is the order of preference for getting to the roof in a brownstone for the 1st due Roof

A

1st arriving aerial
2nd aerial
adjoining building

49
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what is the order of preference for the 1st due roof FF when a TL is first on scene at a brownstone

A

TL bucket
aerial
adjoining building

50
Q

at a vacant, when ascending stairs how shall your feet be placed

A

place the middle of the foot above the step riser as close to the supporting walls as possible

51
Q

when the stability of the stairs are in doubt what can be utilized

A

an extension ladder over the stairway ensuring that it is properly supported at the top and bottom of the stairs

52
Q

when climbing “U” return stairs with cracked or broken marble landings what shall FF do when ascending

A

hug the newel post while stepping around the landing to the floor above

53
Q

when using an exterior hoseline from purely defensive position at a vacant what size line shall be stretched

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2 1/2 (not expected to stretch into the structure)

54
Q

what color smoke is a warning sign of potential backdraft

A

Dense black
Dirty brown
gray yellow
yellow brown

(NOT yellow, orange)

55
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when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the apartment door is left open, what strategy should the ladder officer and inside team utilize

A

the officer and 1 FE member will enter the hallway and gain control of the door with the other member at the stairwell door ensuring it remains closed

56
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when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the officer and 1 FE member gain control of the door what shall the engine do

A

the engine company advance the charged hoseline to the fire apt door with the other FE ladder member also advancing

57
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when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the apartment door is secured, who advances first

A

after the IC or fire sector gives permission to enter the engine company must enter first follows by the ladder

58
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when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the engine and ladder are ready to advance who shall be contacted prior to assist

A

the roof FF on the floor above shall be contacted by the ENGINE OFFICER (not ladder) to assist in the layout of the apartment

59
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at a fire in a NFP building, when can vertical ventilation be performed

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initial vertical ventilation shall be performed unless the ROOF gf is ordered to delay or withhold his actions. after it is completed it shall be communicated to the ladder officer

60
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when venting for extinguishment with an ariel ladder, where should you aim

A

at the upper window just above the sag and extend without hitting the sides or top of the frame
(only slight extension needed)

lower ladder for complete ventilation

61
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what shall never be done in reguards to venting with an aerial ladder

A

using lateral or side to side pressure/ movements

62
Q

a member of your unit suffers an on duty minor sprain with swelling, what is the precede reaction for an injury report

A

initiate and submit an injury report for this injury which is not minor, no later than 7 days from the date

63
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what injuries are classified as minor

A

small abrasions
first degree burns
mild conjunctivitis
minor contusions
foreign body in the eye that was removed
lacerations
minor sprains with no swelling or bruising

64
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when overhauling at a multiple dwelling where shall no material be thrown

A

onto roofs, narrow shafts, or building setbacks

65
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if trying not to break a windows when venting - what is the best method to allow both heat and smoke to vent and cool air come in

A

open 2/3 from the top and 1/3 from the bottom

66
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when overhauling at a MD what shall always be done when throwing materials out a window

A

a member shall always be posted in the yard or street to prevent injuries

67
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when a serious fire occurs in the cockloft or top flood of an MD and a roof cut needs to be made - how shall the opening be made

A

it should be at right angles to the roof beams

68
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for a fully involved brownstone, where shall the first 3 lines be stretched

A

the first hand line advances into the building
the second line backs up the first
the 3rd handling will be ordered by the IC

69
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for a fully involved brownstone, what tactic shall be utilized by the first due engine when pulling up

A

drop 2 hand lines (1 3/4) in front and position apparatus for use of the multiversal or to supply a TL

70
Q

what is the four step preocedure for starting the fire pump in a high rise

A

close the knife
close the circuit
push the button
move lever

71
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during a collapse operation which engine company will ensure a 31/2 supply line is stretched to the first TL

A

1st engine considers
2nd engine ENSURES

72
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what 5 conditions must be present for a wind impacted fire to occur

A

-Wind
-Fire in apartment
-failed or open windows IN THE FIRE ROOM (not anywhere in apartment)
-fire apt door leading to hall left open
-an area of LOW pressure such as an open stairwell or opened apt door on opposite side of hallway

73
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when presented an expired out of hospital DNR order shall you continue CPR

A

you can withhold CPR - out of hospital DNR shall be updated every 90 days but it remains valid even if not updated

74
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when presented a no written DNR on scene but the patient is wearing a DNR bracelet shall you continue CPR?

A

you can withhold CPR - if a dnr bracelet is presented it shall be assumed that a valid DNR order is in place authorizing the bracelet

75
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when a MOLST form , WITHOUT a dnr order is presented can you still perform CPR

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yes- if a molst form is presented as evidence of a dnr order, review it to confirm it contains a dnr order. If it does not it is not suffice fr to withhold cpr

76
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when presented with an up to date non expired hospital or nursing home DNR from the same facility the patient is being transported should you continue CPR

A

withhold CPR- review to confirm it is not expired and it is from the same facility from which the patient is being transported

77
Q

at a biological agent release, how far shall the initial exclusion zone be

A

300 feet in all directions from the source

78
Q

if a bio agent is released indoors what shall be done

A

evacuate the area and seal off by closing doors windows and use plastic covering on any openings

avoid entry for minimum of 30 mins to an hour

79
Q

a bio agent released when has a greater impact

A

dawn, dusk, or during the night will have a greater impact

80
Q

manifestation of a bio agent is not immediate while a chemical attack is. Exposure to a bio agent such as ricin may do what

A

present immediate symptoms that mimic exposure to a chemical
agent

81
Q

What is the normal duties of the 2nd due engine at a hazmat spill

A

site access control

first due engine is water supply

third due is CFRD

82
Q

for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame what should the 2nd due ladder company do

A

split the company and examine exposures for extension in the cockloft. The inside team should operate in the most severely threatened exposure

83
Q

for a top floor fire in a OLT type row frame, the 2nd arrive ladder company inside team will proceed where

A

to the top floor of the fire building and be responsible for veins of the adjoining apartment including exam of the cockloft

84
Q

for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame, the 2nd due can should consider taking what tools

A

two 6’ foot hooks

85
Q

for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame the 2nd arriving roof FF should bring what tools

A

saw and halligan hook

86
Q

what tools shall be carried in every elevator car

A

handie talkie
spare cylinder
search rope (not LSR)
1 set of forcible entry tools
elevator keys and control sheet
clipboard

87
Q

what color is the vacant building markings

A

lime yellow

18 X 18

2 inches

88
Q

Which air supply of the fast pak is through the UAC high or low pressure?

A

high pressure

89
Q

if the condition of the distressed members scba is in doubt which method of air supply should not be used

A

the UAC or high pressure

90
Q

once an unconscious member is supplied with air what shall be done with the purge valve

A

crack the valve half way (not open fully)

91
Q

during fire ops at a high rise, units assigned to the sae group shall switch to which channel

A

secondary tactical channel - channel 3

shall not communicate with ICP unless urgent

92
Q

for fire on the 62nd floor of a high rise you should ensure your ECC supplies the standpipe at how many psi

A

450

93
Q

who is responsible for conducting a search of the top five floors in a high rise

A

the 4th arriving ladder

94
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what are the duties of the 3rd and 4th arriving engines in a high rise fire

A

1- Reinforce the first line
2- protect the position of the first line
3- protect the search and evac if the fire floor
4-contain and confine fire area around the operation of the first line

(not stretch to floor above )

95
Q

what does L100R stand for

A

Rescue collapse Transport unit

96
Q

when “V” is painted during victim location marking system what size should it be

A

2’ in height

97
Q

during elevator emergencies a max of how many FF shall be permitted on the roof of the car

A

max if 2 FF

98
Q

if the address of a fire or emergency is not a CIDS building on the same side of the street and within how many house numbers will the computer identify it

A

within 3 houses (not 5)

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