Exam 10 Flashcards
During an emergency roll call, how should the company officer respond to the Roll Call Officer when called?
A: State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting only for the members within sight or hearing without using the HT
B: State the number of FFs they responded with and accounting only for the members within sight or hearing using the HT
C: Account only for the members within sight
D: State the number of FFs they responded with and have the Roll Call Officer contact each FF individually
A-
The Roll Call Officer will contact the other members of the company who are under functional supervision
Comm Ch 9 add 2 sec 1.4
An Engine Company Lieutenant conducting drill would be most correct to state that the Nolan Rail Cart will be assigned to respond when requested by the Incident Commander and at a railroad incident upon transmission of?
A: Signal 7-5 (All Hands) “Doubtful” or greater alarm
B: 2nd or greater alarm
C: Signal 10-75 or greater alarm
D: 3rd or greater alarm
A-
Signal 7-5 (All Hands) “Doubtful” or greater alarm for a Railroad Incident at NYC Transit, Amtrak, Long Island Railroad, Staten Island Rapid Transit, Metro North, and PATH transit systems.
AUC 207 Add 19 4.1
During company drill, the senior FF made several points about the EAB on the H/T. You corrected the FF in which choice?
A: Within range, the company, position, and name of the member who pressed the EAB displays in the EFAS
B: H/T power is increased from 2 watts to 5 watts
C: The 5 digit internal radio code, preceded by the letters “EM” is displayed on the LCD screen of the FAST radio
D: To reset an EAB, depress and hold the EAB for approximately 2 seconds until a reset tone is heard
C-
7 digits
Comm Ch 9 add 4 pages 1-2
An officer conducting drill on FDNY collapse operations was incorrect in which comment?
A: Safety at the scene of a collapse is the single most important consideration during the operation.
B: Do not enter any danger zones except to save life.
C: At all explosions and major collapses, SOC Units shall ensure the immediate area is monitored for the presence of biological and chemical agents.
D: Stretch hoselines to protect the entire collapse area. Ensure a 3½” hoseline is stretched for tower ladder use.
C-
At all explosions and major collapses, SOC Units shall ensure the immediate area is monitored for the presence of radiological/chemical agents. (Biological agents are unable to be monitored in real time).
Collapse 4.4
Upon arrival to a possible chemical suicide incident, all of the following operational procedures are correct except?
A: Stretch a charged hoseline with a fog nozzle attached, primarily for extinguishing small fires
B: Ventilate the vehicle or occupancy prior to entering
C: Avoid disturbing the container, generally found in a bucket, as it may increase chemical mixing and poisonous gas emissions
D: Transmit 10-80-1 if first to arrive
A-
Primarily for decontamination; the line can also be used for vapor dispersal and fire suppression in case of ignition or explosion
Haz Mat Ch 11 page 2
While supervising a team search in a large commercial area, your Can FF reports a “10-45” discovered off of a location on the kernmantle search rope with four knots spaced approximately 6 inches apart. You know this member is approximately how far into the fire area where the search rope was deployed in a straight path with minimal tie off points?
A: 75 feet
B: 100 feet
C: 125 feet
D: 150 feet
B-
TB Rope 6 3.1-3.3
All of the following statements about standpipe and sprinkler operations at HRFPMD fire are correct except?
A: If more than one handline is stretched, then a second 3 ½ line shall be stretch to augment the standpipe system
B: There are indications that the standpipe system is not receiving enough water volume or pressure such as, HT transmissions from the engine officer, IC, or readings on pump panel flow meter
C: Anytime the Siamese is being supplied and an engine officer or the IC communicates there is not enough water pressure, the engine officer shall communicate to the IC the flow meter reading
D: Sprinkler Siamese should be supplied when sprinklers are located in the fire area or an adjacent area
C-
MDs page 72…… ECC supplying the Siamese shall communicate to the IC the flow meter reading
When broken, lost or stolen, who will provide units with a loaner custodian hydrant wrench (spare) until a new one is secured from Technical Services?
A: the Battalion
B: the Division
C: the unit designated the SCBA depot
D: the local Foam Depot
B-
Each Division shall have three (3) wrenches on hand as spares and marked as such. When broken, lost or stolen, the Division will provide a loaner wrench (spare) to the unit until a new one is secured from Technical Services. Upon receipt of the new wrench, the unit will return the spare to the issuing Division.
Eng 6.9.4
For a cellar fire in a Rowframe, the second handline should do all of the following except?
A: Back up the first hoseline
B: Stretch into the cellar via the outside cellar entrance to extinguish the fire if the first handline couldn’t advance down the interior cellar stairs due to the intensity of the fire
C: Extinguish fire on all floors above the fire while the first handline is still trying to control the cellar fire
D: Extinguish fire on all floors above the fire if the first handline has control of the cellar fire
C-
Cellar fire must be controlled by the first handline
Also, Intervening floors shall be checked for fire on the way to top floor. A member must be stationed on the landing to warn of any fire that may break out below them
Brownstone and Rowframes page 48
In the event multiple incidents have transpired simultaneously in NYC’s under river rail system, FDNY’s “Rebreather” unit response may be greatly compromised. For extended operations into a tunnel with a distance of up to ______ from the point of entry, consider using SOC units with their supplied air cart and hose.
A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 300 feet
D: 400 feet
C-
URR 8.3.2
Upon arrival to a ship fire tied to the dock, the IC orders your company to board the vessel to locate and shut down the fuel oil valve to control the fuel leak. You, the company officer tell your members to look for what color valve wheel below deck?
A: Light Blue
B: Green
C: Yellow
D: Red
E: Orange
D-
Marine Manual sec 1.8.5 A-Fresh Water B-Salt Water C-Lube Oil E -Air
CFR-D Units should know that sharps containers shall be replaced when ______ full?
A: 1/4
B: 1/2
C: 3/4
D: totally
C-
CFR-D Manual Chapter 3 sec 12.13.2
When 3/4 full, properly close, seal prior to removal and place in a double red bag or infectious waste container for removal
The length of all of the following portable ladders in the closed position are correct except?
A: 35 foot ladder when closed is 20 feet
B: 24 foot ladder when closed is 14 feet
C: 14 foot ‘A’ Frame when closed is 7 feet
D: 10 foot Folding/Scissor when closed is 9 feet
D-
11 feet
Ladders 1 sec 1.1
You should correct a member offering which incorrect advice to a probationary firefighter disinfecting her SCBA regulator?
A: Spray a minimum of 6 full pumps of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol into the regulator opening.
B: Allow for 15 minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing.
C: The inside of the regulator must be thoroughly rinsed after applying the alcohol. Rinse regulator with drinking water using a spray bottle or softly running water.
D: Alcohol and water should only be applied to the regulator surface and exhalation port; not into the spray bar ports.
B-
Allow for 10 minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing.
TB SCBA Add 5 1.5, 1.6
Safety is always a concern at all types of structural fires especially OLT fires. Select the incorrect safety concern at OLT fires
A: It is dangerous for more than one or two members to use tools at the same time in a small area, such as rooms in OLTs
B: In warm or hot weather, the IC may permit the members to remove their bunker coats to reduce the debilitating effects of excessive perspiration. However, they must always wear bunker pants, boots, helmets and gloves while overhauling
C: Holes in the floor are generally small and must be protected, generally by placing a door over them
D: Hanging ends of cable such as electric (BX), telephone and coaxial television shall be pushed up out of the way. Loops of cable hanging down shall be secured near the ceiling
D-
Hanging ends of cable such as electric (BX), telephone and coaxial television shall be secured near the ceiling. Loops of cable hanging down shall pushed up out of the way
Ladders 3 sec 8 ……
On 2005 LTs exam
An officer should know that any member who becomes involved in any criminal proceeding, or in civil proceedings involving any governmental agency, shall immediately forward a report recording all pertinent information to?
A: the Borough Commander
B: the Chief of Operarions
C: the Bureau of Personnel
D: BITS
C-
The member shall forward a separate report for each subsequent or continued appearance and said report shall include adjournment date or the certificate of disposition of the proceedings.
Regs 25.4.3
Who designates the attack stair when two staircases are present in a LRFPMD?
A: First Ladder in consultation with the First engine
B: First arriving Engine
C: First Engine in consultation with the Second Engine
D: First Ladder only
D-
MDs 7.7
Any Fire Department unit experiencing a problem with the NYC Transit repeater system shall notify?
A: the Borough Commander via the chain of command
B: the Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU) via telephone
C: the Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU) via letterhead report
D: the Borough Communications Office via Department radio
D-
Notify the Borough Communications Office via Department radio and advise the Dispatcher of the problem, including the exact location or station.
AUC 207 Add 16 6
In Private Dwellings, areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than ______ feet are generally an indication that lightweight construction is present
A: 10
B: 20
C: 25
D: 30
C-
PDs ch 6
Members discussing the “single slide” lifesaving rope evolution were incorrect in which comment made during drill?
A: When using a vertical object, such as a chimney, allow the rope to remain at the middle of the object, as the object will be at optimum strength at this point.
B: The actual length of the lifesaving rope may be less than the nominal length of 150 feet due to natural shrinkage after several years in the field. Over a period of time some ropes have shrunk as much as 8 to 10 feet.
C: After making the required turns around the hook of the life belt, do not release the right hand from the rope for any reason.
D: The imaginary line from the substantial object to the planned point of descent should be as close to perpendicular as possible to the roof’s edge.
A-
When using a vertical object, such as a chimney, allow the rope to drop to the base, close to the roof. The object should be at optimum strength at this point.
Evol 29 Notes
Choose the incorrect example when the IC (Chief or Company Officer) should consider ordering an exterior hoseline operated into a cellar window to allow for a quick knockdown when there will be a delay in applying water from the interior or whenever fire conditions dictate.
A: Unable to locate cellar entrance
B: Unable to quickly access or locate a secondary cellar entrance and unable to advance down the interior cellar stair
C: At a serious or advanced cellar fire
D: At a cellar fire involving balloon frame construction
D-
Lightweight construction
PDs Ch 3 sec 2.6
Two Captains discussing apparatus collisions and discipline were correct when they agreed that a Supervisory Conference between the ”unit commander” and a chief officer from the unit commander’s assigned battalion will take place when an assigned lieutenant is involved in?
A: a second preventable collision in a 12 month period.
B: a third collision in an 18 month period.
C: a third preventable collision in an 18 month period.
D: a third collision in a 24 month period.
C-
A) A second preventable collision in a 12 month period will result in a Supervisory Conference with a chief officer from the officer’s assigned battalion (in this case, between the Lieutenant and the Chief).
B) Remember, it must be a “preventable” collision.
C) Also, a report shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations with recommendations for reassignment of the officer for a 60 day period.
SB 56 Add 4 3.2, 3.3
A check of the Tower Ladder intercom system shall be made when?
A: Every tour
B: Daily
C: Weekly
D: Monthly
B-
Ladders 6 sec 2.8.7
Members performing Ventilation for Search at a fire operation would be correct in all of the following except?
A: The Ladder Company Officer shall be notified when a search team enters to conduct standard search procedures; this notification is not necessary when entering from the exterior to conduct a search for a known life hazard.
B: Prior to venting the window for access, the member must determine if the ventilation profile indicates that the area may be tenable for search and does not pose a high risk to the member.
C: Once a decision has been made and approval has been granted to enter, the member should clear out the window for access and be cognizant that a new flow path has been created.
D: After venting and entering, the priority action for the member is to isolate the area by closing a door before conducting the search (VEIS).
A-
The Ladder Company Officer shall be notified when a search team enters from the exterior to conduct a search for a known life hazard or when they are entering to conduct standard search procedures.
Vent 12.6