Exam 1 Flashcards
Which member brings the first saw to the roof for a top floor fire at a 2 story flat roof private dwelling?
A: 1st roof FF
B: 1st OV FF
C: 1st LCC FF
D: 2nd roof FF
D: 2nd roof FF
Private Dwellings sec 7.2 A
A. 1st roof FF brings a Life Saving Rope to the roof when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures and/or the height of the building requires the LSR.
1st roof FF tools are a Halligan, 6’ halligan hook and life saving rope. PD’s sec 7.1 A
A knowledgeable Lieutenant made the following four statements regarding pole-mounted Con Ed transformers. In which choice was he incorrect?
A: Con Edison does not test pole mounted transformers for PCB content.
B: Almost all of Con Edison’s overhead transformers are not, or were not, designed to be PCB liquid filled. They are mineral oil transformers.
C: Due to past storage and/or servicing practices some of these transformers have become PCB contaminated, i.e., 50-499 PPM PCB. None will be PCB Transformers (500 PPM or greater).
D: All new transformers being installed by Con Edison as replacements for existing ones and/or new installations are non-PCB transformers.
C: Due to past storage and/or servicing practices some of these transformers have become PCB contaminated, i.e., 50-499 PPM PCB. None will be PCB Transformers (500 PPM or greater).
A small percentage of these transformers have attained levels of 500 PPM PCB or greater which classifies them as PCB transformers.
AUC 180 Ref 2
Which unit upon arrival at a HRFPMD fire is responsible to ensure that the elevators are recalled and searched
A: First arriving Ladder
B: Second arriving Ladder
C: Third arriving Ladder
D: Second arriving Engine
B: Second arriving ladder
Multiple dwellings 6.4.2……first ladder shall recall the elevators
the second ladder shall ensure that the elevators are recalled and searched
the IC must ensure that the elevators are recalled, searched, and controlled early in the operation
Hurricane and severe storm preparedness are crucial for FDNY officers. In regard to storm preparation, all members shall be reminded of ‘reception areas’ each year on or about?
A: March 1st
B: August 1st
C: June 1st
D: May 1st
D: May 1st
AUC 159 4.2.6
When all units are in position at a working fire in a HRFPMD with two serviceable elevators, these elevators are expected to be found in the standby mode on which two floors?
A: Lobby and one floor below the fire floor
B: Lobby and two floors below the fire floor
C: Lobby and the Fire Floor
D: Lobby and three floors below the fire floor
B: Lobby and two floors below the fire floor
MDs 6.4.8
According to the Citywide Incident Management System (CIMS), all of the following are considered “core competencies” of the FDNY except?
A: Pre-hospital emergency medical care
B: CBRN/Haz-Mat Life Safety Operations
C: Structural evacuation
D: Arson investigation (major case)
D: Arson investigation (major case)
CIMS states that the core competencies of the FDNY are:
1. Fire suppression
2. Pre-hospital emergency medical care
3. Search and rescue
4. Structural evacuation
5. CBRN/Haz-Mat Life Safety Operations and mass decontamination
6. Arson investigation (cause and origin)
AUC 276 2.1
Units are designated with a letter suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident. From the list below, choose the most correct letter suffix for the FireIce unit
A: E310F
B: E52S
C: E292I
D: L39I
C: E292I
Communications ch 2 page-37
A. FAST Unit
B. Communications Unit
D. There are no Ladder companies designated as the FireIce Unit
Flashover” is the transition in the development of a compartment fire when surfaces exposed to thermal radiation from fire gases in excess of ____ degrees Fahrenheit reach ignition temperature more or less simultaneously.
A: 1000
B: 1100
C: 500
D: 2100
B: 1100
FFP Ventilation Glossary
When completing a CIDS entry, units are required to classify a building according to one of the six classifications from the 1938 Building Code such as CL1, CL2, etc. However, many newly constructed or renovated buildings do not conform to the construction classifications of the 1938 building code and are constructed using Light Weight Construction Building Materials. Choose the most correct classification for a Non-Fireproof structure renovated or repaired using any type of structural Light-Weight material
A: CL1LW
B: CL2LW
C: CL3LW
D: CL4LW
C: CL3LW
Comm Ch 4 page-7
Where core construction techniques were used extensively, this is indicative of?
A: A Class “E” High Rise Office Building built before 1920
B: A Class “E” High Rise Office Building built before 1945
C: A Class “E” High Rise Office Building built between 1945 and 1968
D: A Class “E” High Rise Office Building built after 1968
D: A Class “E” High Rise Office Building built after 1968
High Rise Office Buildings 2.4.12
A “Challenge Situation” at an active shooter incident consists of all of the following except?
A: Comply with the commands of law enforcement personnel
B: Remain motionless (no sudden movements)
C: Do not turn your body unless instructed to do so by the challenging officer
D: Verbally identify yourself as a member of the FDNY by company your working in that tour
D: Verbally identify yourself as a member of the FDNY by company your working in that tour
By rank and name
Also, Await command of law enforcement to resume current operations
ERP add 3A 2.2
Two Captains discussing the multivesal were corrected by the BC in which statement made at MUD?
A: When used in the portable ground base, the unit should not be operated at more than 800 gallons per minute with any type of straight stream or Fog Tip.
B: In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 1¼” tip do not exceed more than 100 psi.
C: In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 1½” tip do not exceed more than 80 psi.
D: In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 2” tip do not exceed more than 50 psi.
C: In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 1½” tip do not exceed more than 80 psi.
In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 1½” tip do not exceed more than 70 psi.
Code: 10-75 (100psi, 70psi, 50psi)
TB Tools 17 3.4.5
In an underground chemical attack, which Company/Team is responsible for Evacuation to Gross Decon?
A: 2nd arriving Ladder/Team 2
B: 2nd arriving Ladder/Team 1
C: 1st arriving Ladder/Team 2
D: 1st arriving Ladder/Team 1
B: 2nd Arriving Ladder/Team1
A-Site Access Control
C- Back-up to 1st Ladder/Team 1
D- Evacuation and Hazard Assessment
ERP add 2 6.5
A knowledgeable Captain would know that bowstring truss roofs may only support ___% of the load they were originally designed to hold.
A: 58%
B: 60%
C: 40%
D: 90%
C: 40%
Taxpayer 3.3.3 B
The placement of the first hose line stretched for a fire on the first floor in a Brownstone type Row frame can be found in which choice?
A: Through the front door on the first floor to extinguish the fire
B: Through the front door on the second floor (parlor) to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs
C: Through an exposure to the rear yard
D: To supply a TL
A: Through the front door on the first floor to extinguish the fire
B- 2nd hose line if not needed to back up 1st hose line goes to 2nd floor (parlor)
C- 3rd hose line
D- 3rd hose line
Rowframe page 48 (note)
The Inspector General’s responsibilities include all of the following except?
A: Corruption
B: Criminal
C: Confrontations (serious) with civilians
D: Conflicts of Interest
C: Confrontations (serious) with civilians
This is BITS
AUC 268A 1.1
The Lobby Control Unit is dispatched upon the transmission of signal 10-76. The Lobby Control Unit duties can be found in all of the following choices except?
A: Operates on the Command channel
B: Assume control of elevators and provide operators
C: Ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched
D: Establish controls to account for personnel exiting and entering the elevators
E: Provide resources to transport personnel to upper floors as required
A: Operates on the Command Channel
Tactical channel
ICS Ch 2 add 4
The first arriving Engine at a collapse would be taking appropriate action in all choices below except?
A: At times it may be necessary for the first arriving Engine to take a position within the block for use of the apparatus master stream for fire control or exposure protection.
B: Stretch 1 3/4” handline of sufficient length to cover the entire site.
C: Consider stretching 3½” line to supply a tower ladder.
D: Members will remain together as a unit unless otherwise ordered by the IC.
B: Stretch 1 3/4” handline of sufficient length to cover the entire site.
Stretch a 2½” handline of sufficient length to cover the entire site.
Collapse 7.2
Marking the numerical length on the side rails of a portable ladder is most correct in which choice?
A: 20 inches from the end of the portable ladder
B: 15 inches from the end of the portable ladder
C: Within 12 inches of the end of the portable ladder
D: Numerical length is not marked on the ends of a portable ladder
C: Within 12 inches of the end of the portable ladder
Ladders 1 sec 6
Straight ladders shall be marked on each end of each rail
Extension ladders shall be marked at the butt end only of each rail of the bed ladder
The unit designation shall be marked within 18 inches of each butt
The “Recommended Pump Discharge Pressure” for a fire on the 45th floor of a high rise office building is?
A: 150 psi
B: 300 psi
C: 350 psi
D: 400 psi
C: 350 psi
Engine 9.3.12
All of the following are the correct tool assignments/positions at a flat roof Private Dwelling fire except?
A: The 2nd Roof FF shall take the 6 foot halligan hook and LSR when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures
B: The 2nd Roof FF shall take the 6 foot halligan hook and saw to the roof
C: 1st OV shall assist 1st LCC with rescues in front. If no rescues, then immediately make their way to the rear to check for life hazard
D: 1st LCC to operate in front of building. No operations in front of building then team up with 2nd LCC prior to entry and search
A: The 2nd Roof FF shall take the 6 foot halligan hook and LSR when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures
1st Roof FF
PDs Ch 4
Lt. Smith was incorrect when discussing private property at FDNY operations in which choice?
A: When members find articles of value, such articles shall be turned over to their immediate supervisory Officer, who in turn shall deliver them to the Officer in Command.
B: Such articles shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification.
C: Such articles shall be delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner.
D: Unless property is turned over to the NYPD, a receipt shall be obtained.
D: Unless property is turned over to the NYPD, a receipt shall be obtained.
In all cases a receipt shall be obtained.
Regs 11.3.15 A
The correct placement of an Aerial Ladder to an objective can be found in all of the following choices except?
A: The recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 6 to 8 inches
B: In case of rescue, use the 2 inch positioning so that the ladder will rest against the window sill after the weight is put on it
C: At a very extreme angle (ladder to the roof of a 7 story building), place the ladder so it barley touches the building
D: When placing the ladder to a window sill, the tip of the ladder should be less than 6 inches over the window sill
A: The recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 6 to 8 inches
2 to 6 inches
Ladders 2 Aerial 3.1.5
Fire protection systems in Under River Rail Tubes are correctly described in each choice below except?
A: All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are dry.
B: Standpipes are city-main fed. There are no pumps to augment pressure.
C: Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river.
D: 2½ inch outlets are located every 200 feet throughout under river tubes. Section valves are located approximately 600 feet apart.
A: All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are dry.
All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are wet.
Under River Rails 2.7.1