Exam 1 Flashcards
Question 1:
______ evidence that a firefighter usually discovers, in a broad sense, can be defined as something material, visible and tangible.
A: Direct
B: Physical
C: Circumstantial
D: Material
A: Direct
B: ✔Physical
C: Circumstantial
D: Material
Explanation:
TB Arson 3
Question 2:
What would be the most appropriate item used to collect and store evidence in an emergency?
A: A clean, previously used paint can
B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid
C: A new, clean plastic container
D: A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs)
A: A clean, previously used paint can
B: A dusty jar with a temporary lid
C: A new, clean plastic container
D:✔A new, heavy gauge plastic bag (used in pairs)
Explanation:
A) This container should be a one (1) gallon metal can such as a NEW paint can. (Never use a can that was previously used.)
C) Try to avoid the use of plastic containers. Vapors may escape through plastic and evidence may be contaminated by the deterioration of the plastic container.
D) A plastic bag can be used in an emergency. It should be new, of heavy gauge and used in pairs.
TB Arson 5.3.3
Question 3:
A 10-45 code 2 may be identified by which color tag?
A: Black
B: Orange
C: Red
D: Yellow
A: Black
B: Orange
C:✔Red
D: Yellow
Explanation:
Black is a code 1
Orange/Yellow are both 10-45 code 3’s
Comm 8.5
Question 4:
When a member is behaving in an unusual or other than normal manner, proper notification shall be made and the appropriate guidelines followed. Notification will be in the form of a request to?
A: Chief of Personnel
B: Chief Medical Officer
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Chief of Operations
A:Chief of Personnel
B:✔Chief Medical Officer
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Chief of Operations
Explanation:
Request a complete medical examination
PAID 8 ch 14 add 1 sec 1
Question 5:
Fire may spread vertically in Taxpayers via all of the following except?
A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls.
B: open stairs or trap-doors.
C: Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts.
D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms and offices.
A: concealed spaces between furred plaster and brick walls.
B: open stairs or trap-doors.
C:✔Via ducts-air conditioning, heating, vent ducts.
D: shafts- light and ventilation shafts from interior bathrooms and offices.
Explanation:
C) Horizontal spread
FFP Taxpayer 4.6
Question 6:
At a commercial fire, the Fire Marshal will perform all of the following upon his/her arrival except?
A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin
B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary
C: Call for the Photo Unit in all cases
D: Make a physical examination
A: Report to the officer in command of the fire and obtain his evaluation and reasons for declaring the fire of suspicious origin
B: Remove physical evidence for lab analysis when necessary
C:✔Call for the Photo Unit in all cases
D: Make a physical examination
Explanation:
C) Call for the Photo Unit, if he/she deems it necessary
TB Arson 8.6
Question 7:
Fires in vapors of _____ fuel oil develop slowly at the start, but progress rapidly as vapor production intensifies.
A: Gasoline
B: Diesel
C: Methanol
D: Natural Gas
A: Gasoline
B:✔Diesel
C: Methanol
D: Natural Gas
Explanation:
FFP Vacants 4.3
Question 8:
One of a Fire Marshal’s responsibilities is to make an examination of the interior of a structure. Which choice below contains inaccurate information?
A: “V” Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin
B: Absence of “V” Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used
C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an accelerant was used
D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls
A:✔”V” Pattern burns always point toward the point of origin
B: Absence of “V” Pattern of burning could mean an accelerant was used
C: Burning and charring along the lower length of a wall or under a door could mean an accelerant was used
D: Rapid intense heat from accelerant may cause perpendicular burns on walls
Explanation:
A) “V” Pattern burns USUALLY point toward the point of origin
TB Arson 6.5.3, 6.5.4
Question 9:
When a fatality occurs at an arson fire, who determines the cause and manner of death?
A: The Incident Commander
B: The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner
C: EMS and the Medical Examiner
D: The Fire Marshal and EMS
A: The Incident Commander
B:✔The Fire Marshal and the Medical Examiner
C: EMS and the Medical Examiner
D: The Fire Marshal and EMS
Explanation:
TB Arson 4.3.1
Question 10:
Lividity usually starts _____ hours after death.
A: 1 to 2
B: 2 to 3
C: 3 to 4
D: 4 to 5
A:✔1 to 2
B:2 to 3
C: 3 to 4
D: 4 to 5
Explanation:
TB Arson 4.5
Question 11:
To assess fire conditions upon the arrival of first due units at a taxpayer fire, you interview members who describe the color of smoke they initially observed seeping out from around the closed door before entry. Which smoke color is listed as a possible backdraft indicator in the fire dynamics bulletin?
A: Dirty brown
B: Yellow brown
C: Orange yellow
D: Grey yellow
A: Dirty brown
B: Yellow brown
C: Orange yellow
D:✔Grey yellow
Explanation:
D) Fire dynamics 7.3.3
Grey-Yellow smoke seeping out from around closed and intact doors and windows.
Question 12:
Members shall be required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency with firearms __________.
A: As often as directed
B: Daily
C: Semi-annually
D: Annually
A:✔As often as directed
B: Daily
C: Semi-annually
D: Annually
Explanation:
Regs 8.5.1
Question 13:
In order to safeguard private property while operating, when FDNY members find articles of substantial value, the Incident Commander should be notified. In most situations, these articles will be safeguarded by ________ until properly restored to their owner or authorized representative.
A: the chief fire marshal
B: the superintendent
C: the building owner
D: members or the Police Department
A: the chief fire marshal
B: the superintendent
C: the building owner
D:✔members or the Police Department
Explanation:
D. In unusual circumstances where the Incident Commander deems it necessary, these articles shall be brought to the Incident Command Post. Such articles when brought to the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner. In all cases a receipt shall be obtained. When necessary, Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of currency.
Regs 11.3.9 A
Question 14:
Which of the following restraints may be used by Fire Marshals?
A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs
B: Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit
C: Synthetic cable ties
D: Heavy duty plastic handcuffs
A: Federally mandated steel handcuffs
B:✔Handcuffs approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit
C: Synthetic cable ties
D: Heavy duty plastic handcuffs
Explanation:
Members while on duty shall be equipped with serviceable handcuffs and key. Thumb cuffs, synthetic cable ties, and handcuffs not approved by the Bureau of Fire Investigation Firearms and Tactics Unit, shall not be used in lieu of this equipment requirement without authorization.
Regs 8.4.2
Question 15:
A deceased victim found with soot in or around the nose and mouth indicates?
A: breathing ceased before the fire started
B: breathing continued during the fire
C: the victim was dead before the fire ignited
D: the victim died from spasm of the epiglottis
A: breathing ceased before the fire started
B:✔breathing continued during the fire
C: the victim was dead before the fire ignited
D:the victim died from spasm of the epiglottis
Explanation:
TB Arson 4.4