Exam 11 Flashcards
Effective operations require proper pressures and flows in both hose lines and standpipes. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department guidelines?
A: For a 3 length stretch (2” lead length) from a standpipe in a residential building, supply 80 psi.
B: For a 3 length stretch (2 ½” lead length) from a standpipe in a commercial or residential building, supply 70 psi.
C: If additional lengths of hose are required for a standpipe stretch, the control firefighter should supply an additional 10 psi for every length of 2 ½” hose added.
D: If the hoseline will be stretched from further than 1 floor away, the control firefighter should supply an additional 5 psi for every additional floor of elevation needed.
Effective operations require proper pressures and flows in both hose lines and standpipes. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department guidelines?
A: For a 3 length stretch (2” lead length) from a standpipe in a residential building, supply 80 psi.
B: For a 3 length stretch (2 ½” lead length) from a standpipe in a commercial or residential building, supply 70 psi.
C:✔If additional lengths of hose are required for a standpipe stretch, the control firefighter should supply an additional 10 psi for every length of 2 ½” hose added.
D: If the hoseline will be stretched from further than 1 floor away, the control firefighter should supply an additional 5 psi for every additional floor of elevation needed.
Explanation:
C) If additional lengths of hose are required for a standpipe stretch, the control firefighter should supply an additional 5 PSI for every length of 2 ½” hose added.
A Note: This is for two lengths 2 ½” hose, one length 2” hose, nozzle with 1” tip.
B Note: This is for three lengths 2 ½” hose, nozzle with 1 1/8” tip.
Eng Ch 8 5.3, 5.4.5, 5.4.6
The power removal box in an underground subway can be incorrectly described in which choice?
A: The power removal box is only to be used when there is immediate danger and power must be shut-off to save lives in imminent danger. All other times requests for power removal must be made via Fire Department Dispatcher
B: The power removal box will always be found under a blue light
C: Whenever a member activates the power removal box, train headlights will remain on
D: With the activation of the power removal box, the possibility of coasting trains must always be expected
The power removal box in an underground subway can be incorrectly described in which choice?
A: The power removal box is only to be used when there is immediate danger and power must be shut-off to save lives in imminent danger. All other times requests for power removal must be made via Fire Department Dispatcher
B:✔The power removal box will always be found under a blue light
C: Whenever a member activates the power removal box, train headlights will remain on
D: With the activation of the power removal box, the possibility of coasting trains must always be expected
Explanation:
The power removal box and emergency telephone will be located NEAR a blue light. Can be across from the blue light….Last Capts exam
AUC 207 p- 3
Members approach their Lieutenant while getting the meal and inform her that another FDNY apparatus is parked out front and they’re not sure if its marked with the proper security decal. The officer asked if they checked the correct location which is where on the apparatus?
A: Front bumper
B: Rear bumper
C: Adjacent to passenger side door
D: Adjacent to driver side door
Members approach their Lieutenant while getting the meal and inform her that another FDNY apparatus is parked out front and they’re not sure if its marked with the proper security decal. The officer asked if they checked the correct location which is where on the apparatus?
A: Front bumper
B: Rear bumper
C: Adjacent to passenger side door
D:✔Adjacent to driver side door
Explanation:
THIS BULLETIN WAS HIT ON 2021 CAPT EXAM
TB Apparatus C2 Addendum 2 Appendix D 3.1
At a fireproof high rise multiple dwelling fire where the fire is confined to the stairwell, members should follow each of the following tactics except?
A: If, upon arrival at a stairwell door, there is a light smoke condition present, immediately close the door to the stairwell. Notify the IC of a smoke condition in the stairwell and identify the stairwell.
B: Proceed via the contaminated stairwell to search for the source of smoke, one floor at a time. Another unit can begin searching for the source of smoke from the lower floors upward, one floor at a time, using the clear stairwell.
C: The roof firefighter shall proceed to the roof via the clear stairwell and vent the contaminated stair bulkhead from the roof. If flammable paint in the stairwell ignites, this will give it a place to vent and possibly prevent horizontal extension on any upper floors.
D: When the source of smoke has been located, approach and extinguishment shall be made from the floor below, with either a can or a handline, based on the volume of burning material.
At a fireproof high rise multiple dwelling fire where the fire is confined to the stairwell, members should follow each of the following tactics except?
A: If, upon arrival at a stairwell door, there is a light smoke condition present, immediately close the door to the stairwell. Notify the IC of a smoke condition in the stairwell and identify the stairwell.
B:✔Proceed via the contaminated stairwell to search for the source of smoke, one floor at a time. Another unit can begin searching for the source of smoke from the lower floors upward, one floor at a time, using the clear stairwell.
C: The roof firefighter shall proceed to the roof via the clear stairwell and vent the contaminated stair bulkhead from the roof. If flammable paint in the stairwell ignites, this will give it a place to vent and possibly prevent horizontal extension on any upper floors.
D: When the source of smoke has been located, approach and extinguishment shall be made from the floor below, with either a can or a handline, based on the volume of burning material.
Explanation:
B) Proceed via the CLEAR stairwell to search for the source of smoke, one floor at a time. Another unit can begin searching for the source of smoke from the lower floors upward, one floor at a time, using the CONTAMINATED stairwell.
Note: Due to the flammability of the paint, under no circumstances shall members operate above the smoke in the involved stairwell, until complete extinguishment of the burning material has been accomplished.
Variation: In a low rise fireproof multiple dwelling with only one stairwell, once it has been ascertained that the cause of the upper floor smoke condition is from the stairwell fire, the search shall be conducted from the lower floors upward.
MD Ch 6
Store fires in Old Law Tenements may challenge even the most experienced engine officers. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The first hose line should be stretched to the store and a second hose line stretched to the entrance hallway.
B: A 2 1/2” hose line is required for fires in commercial occupancies of Old Law Tenements.
C: When assured that the second line is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced to the floor above the fire.
D: A charged hoseline must be ready before the store is ventilated. It is especially important that no plate glass windows be broken without a charged line being ready.
Store fires in Old Law Tenements may challenge even the most experienced engine officers. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The first hose line should be stretched to the store and a second hose line stretched to the entrance hallway.
B:✔A 2 1/2” hose line is required for fires in commercial occupancies of Old Law Tenements.
C: When assured that the second line is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced to the floor above the fire.
D: A charged hoseline must be ready before the store is ventilated. It is especially important that no plate glass windows be broken without a charged line being ready.
Explanation:
B) Depending on the size of the fire area and the fire conditions encountered, the use of a 2 ½” hoseline may be CONSIDERED. However, a 1 ¾” hoseline may be MORE APPROPRIATE for fires in smaller commercial occupancies common in Old Law Tenements.
Note: Fires in stores may extend to the upper floors by auto-exposure or via openings in the store ceilings. These store ceilings were usually constructed of metal panels. The metal ceiling can communicate heat to the floor above.
MD Ch 1 3.3.1-3.3.3
The incorrect engine operation during the winter months can be found in which choice?
A: Where conditions do not permit the engine apparatus to the scene, rolled or folded lengths of hose must be carried to the scene. Use of a portable ladder or tarpaulin as a sleigh to haul hose and equipment should be considered
B: In the interest of getting fast water on a fire, a direct hook-up to the hydrant is permissible initially. When this is done, a two-way gate shall be connected to the hydrant
C: Consideration should be given to backing the engine apparatus into streets for greater traction, ease of hose stretch, and simpler towing and removal if snowbound.
D: At large fires with limited street accessibility, the use of the mini-manifold carried by all battalion and division vehicles has been found to be very effective in fast hoseline stretches
The incorrect engine operation during the winter months can be found in which choice?
A: Where conditions do not permit the engine apparatus to the scene, rolled or folded lengths of hose must be carried to the scene. Use of a portable ladder or tarpaulin as a sleigh to haul hose and equipment should be considered
B: In the interest of getting fast water on a fire, a direct hook-up to the hydrant is permissible initially. When this is done, a two-way gate shall be connected to the hydrant
C: Consideration should be given to backing the engine apparatus into streets for greater traction, ease of hose stretch, and simpler towing and removal if snowbound.
D:✔At large fires with limited street accessibility, the use of the mini-manifold carried by all battalion and division vehicles has been found to be very effective in fast hoseline stretches
Explanation:
At large fires with limited street accessibility, the use of the mini-manifold carried by all Satellite Units, and stretching of Satellite hose to supply engine company apparatus on maneuverable avenues has been found to be very effective
AUC 200 sec 5.3.10.E
When operating at a compactor chute fire which member(s) of the ladder company operates with the engine to provide access to the chute and check for extension?
A: Roof FF
B: LCC
C: OV FF
D: Officer & inside team
When operating at a compactor chute fire which member(s) of the ladder company operates with the engine to provide access to the chute and check for extension?
A: Roof FF
B: LCC
C:✔OV FF
D: Officer & inside team
Explanation:
A. Roof FF generally proceeds to the roof.
B. The LCC duties will vary and will generally be directed by the officer to provide special tools in the compactor room or assist in search and venting etc.
D. The officer and inside team will operate in the compactor room.
TB Fires 7 8.2
An After-Action Review is being held following a fire in a street transformer that eventually extended into an electrical room in the subcellar of a High-Rise building. Below are some of the codes used and decisions made during the operation are listed below. Which choice is CORRECT? 1 – 10-25 Code 1 was transmitted for the transformer fire extending into the building. **2 – 10-45 Code3 was transmitted for 3 Orange tag workers removed from the cellar. **3 – 10-37 Code 3 was transmitted for 2 civilians that were injured tripping over hoseline on the sidewalk. **4 – 10-35 Code 4 was transmitted for an alarm activation in an adjoining building because of the smoke condition. ***5 – 10-29 Code 1 was transmitted for a pair of occupied stalled elevators in another adjoining building.
A: 1, 2, & 5 Only
B: 1, 2, & 4 Only
C: 2, 4, & 5 Only
D: 1, 3, & 5 Only
An After-Action Review is being held following a fire in a street transformer that eventually extended into an electrical room in the subcellar of a High-Rise building. Below are some of the codes used and decisions made during the operation are listed below. Which choice is CORRECT? 1 – 10-25 Code 1 was transmitted for the transformer fire extending into the building. **2 – 10-45 Code3 was transmitted for 3 Orange tag workers removed from the cellar. **3 – 10-37 Code 3 was transmitted for 2 civilians that were injured tripping over hoseline on the sidewalk. **4 – 10-35 Code 4 was transmitted for an alarm activation in an adjoining building because of the smoke condition. ***5 – 10-29 Code 1 was transmitted for a pair of occupied stalled elevators in another adjoining building.
A:✔1, 2, & 5 Only
B: 1, 2, & 4 Only
C: 2, 4, & 5 Only
D: 1, 3, & 5 Only
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 8
A IS CORRECT – 1,2,& 5 Only 25-1 transmitted for a manhole, conduit, transformer that extends into the building.
1045 code 3 = Orange/Yellow tag patients
1037 only used for Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire Operations – This was a fire Operation.
1035 Codes 1-4 (DO NOT use this code when there is a fire or other condition warranting an emergency response) This was a fire Operation.
1029 Code 1 used for Occupied Elevators.
Be able to “read” smoke is a carefully acquired skill. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The volume of smoke may indicate the size, location and stage of the fire within a structure.
B: Smoke velocity is an indicator of pressure that has built up within a structure.
C: Turbulent Smoke indicates extreme heat (closer to the fire).
D: Laminar Smoke indicates high heat or smoke that is close to the fire.
Be able to “read” smoke is a carefully acquired skill. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The volume of smoke may indicate the size, location and stage of the fire within a structure.
B: Smoke velocity is an indicator of pressure that has built up within a structure.
C: Turbulent Smoke indicates extreme heat (closer to the fire).
D:✔Laminar Smoke indicates high heat or smoke that is close to the fire.
Explanation:
D) Laminar Smoke indicates LOW heat (either because it is a small fire, or the smoke is REMOTE from the fire and has cooled).
A Note: However, the volume of smoke may not always be visible and can be concealed by various building configurations.
B Note: The pressure is developed by buoyancy and expansion due to the amount of heat released by the fire.
C and D Note: Smoke flow can be either laminar (smooth) or turbulent based on the velocity and temperature. Cooler smoke appears to flow smoother. Hotter smoke will appear to boil and move quickly upwards in a turbulent fashion.
TB FD Ch 2 3.5.1, 3.5.2
When relocated to another quarters near the change of tours you must notify the dispatcher that relief will or may be required. This notification shall be made at what time?
A: 0800 or 1700 hours
B: 0830 or 1730 hours
C: 0845 or 1745 hours
D: 0900 or 1800 hours
When relocated to another quarters near the change of tours you must notify the dispatcher that relief will or may be required. This notification shall be made at what time?
A:✔0800 or 1700 hours
B: 0830 or 1730 hours
C: 0845 or 1745 hours
D: 0900 or 1800 hours
Explanation:
AUC 217 sec 4.1
Main valves are usually not present on _____ pressure gas systems. Stopping the flow of gas will require the street mains to be excavated and stoppers installed, which may take several hours.
A: Low
B: Low and medium
C: Medium and high
D: High
Main valves are usually not present on _____ pressure gas systems. Stopping the flow of gas will require the street mains to be excavated and stoppers installed, which may take several hours.
A:✔Low
B: Low and medium
C: Medium and high
D: High
Explanation:
Natural Gas 6.7.3 #7 (Pg 26)
Which of the following choices contains incorrect information regarding traditional ladder company operations?
A: All ladder companies shall have a riding list posted conspicuously on the apparatus floor assigning positions and/or tools. This is in addition to the required riding list on the apparatus and in the officer’s possession.
B: Upon the receipt of an alarm, the information received shall be conveyed to all members. How the unit is assigned on the box, the address, apartment number and floor, type of dwelling, occupied or vacant. This information is vital to the size-up of the members responding.
C: Any additional information including CIDS or that which is received while responding (such as persons trapped or instructions to have apparatus enter from a specific direction) must be relayed to all members.
D: When two ladder companies arrive at approximately the same time but out of response sequence, they shall be guided by their order of arrival.
Which of the following choices contains incorrect information regarding traditional ladder company operations?
A: All ladder companies shall have a riding list posted conspicuously on the apparatus floor assigning positions and/or tools. This is in addition to the required riding list on the apparatus and in the officer’s possession.
B: Upon the receipt of an alarm, the information received shall be conveyed to all members. How the unit is assigned on the box, the address, apartment number and floor, type of dwelling, occupied or vacant. This information is vital to the size-up of the members responding.
C: Any additional information including CIDS or that which is received while responding (such as persons trapped or instructions to have apparatus enter from a specific direction) must be relayed to all members.
D:✔When two ladder companies arrive at approximately the same time but out of response sequence, they shall be guided by their order of arrival.
Explanation:
D) When two ladder companies arrive at approximately the same time but out of response sequence, they shall be guided by their ALARM BOX ASSIGNMENT. The second due unit shall make no extraordinary effort to arrive at the location before the first due unit.
A Note: All riding lists are generally prepared and predicated on the 1.”level of experience and training” of the members working, 2.their experience in the “type of occupancies to which the unit responds the GREATEST NUMBER OF TIMES” and 3.where the “greatest life hazard” exists.
Lad 3 2.2-2.4
Engine officers should be aware of the capabilities of building fire pumps in high rise office buildings. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The building fire pumps shall be capable of delivering their rated capacity at a pressure of 50 psi at the highest floor hose outlet.
B: A relief valve is required at the fire pump limiting the pressure to 25 psi above that required to deliver its rated capacity at the highest floor outlet.
C: The primary water supply to the standpipe system in many buildings is a gravity tank. In many instances, there will be inadequate head pressures supplied to the uppermost floor hose outlets supplied by that gravity tank.
D: Pump capacity is usually 750 gpm. Most high-rise buildings have two pumps side by side which are connected in the parallel position.
Engine officers should be aware of the capabilities of building fire pumps in high rise office buildings. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The building fire pumps shall be capable of delivering their rated capacity at a pressure of 50 psi at the highest floor hose outlet.
B:✔A relief valve is required at the fire pump limiting the pressure to 25 psi above that required to deliver its rated capacity at the highest floor outlet.
C: The primary water supply to the standpipe system in many buildings is a gravity tank. In many instances, there will be inadequate head pressures supplied to the uppermost floor hose outlets supplied by that gravity tank.
D: Pump capacity is usually 750 gpm. Most high-rise buildings have two pumps side by side which are connected in the parallel position.
Explanation:
B) A relief valve is required at the fire pump limiting the pressure to 15 PSI above that required to deliver its rated capacity at the highest floor outlet.
A & B Note: Because of this, the building fire pump may not be capable of supplying adequate nozzle pressure to hoselines at the upper floors.
C Note: For these reasons, the primary water supply for firefighting in most operations shall be the Fire Department Engines.
HROB 4.1.8 C, 4.2.1-4.2.3
If a vent pipe placed over a manhole has a _____ stripe on ____ of it, this indicates that the steam is the result of a water leak, not a leaking steam main.
A: green; top
B: green; bottom
C: blue; top
D: blue; bottom
If a vent pipe placed over a manhole has a _____ stripe on ____ of it, this indicates that the steam is the result of a water leak, not a leaking steam main.
A: green; top
B: green; bottom
C:✔blue; top
D: blue; bottom
Explanation:
Steam 4.3
Which SCBA policy is incorrect?
A: When a Company Officer receives notification that one of his members is running low on air, the Company officer must accompany that FF to a safe area
B: Members operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove SCBA regulator except: 1- If the member cylinder becomes depleted. 2- If the member’s SCBA is malfunctioning so as to cut off the air supply
C: Facepiece sharing with other members and/or civilians is prohibited in all circumstances
D: If unable to remove a trapped civilian in a timely fashion, then you can supply air to the civilian using a FAST Pak other than the FAST Unit’s FASK Pak or a spare SCBA
Which SCBA policy is incorrect?
A:✔When a Company Officer receives notification that one of his members is running low on air, the Company officer must accompany that FF to a safe area
B: Members operating in smoke or toxic atmospheres should not remove SCBA regulator except: 1- If the member cylinder becomes depleted. 2- If the member’s SCBA is malfunctioning so as to cut off the air supply
C: Facepiece sharing with other members and/or civilians is prohibited in all circumstances
D: If unable to remove a trapped civilian in a timely fashion, then you can supply air to the civilian using a FAST Pak other than the FAST Unit’s FASK Pak or a spare SCBA
Explanation:
Company Officers receiving notification where a member’s cylinder becomes depleted or the SCBA is malfunctioning, the member must leave the contaminated area immediately and be accompanied to a safe area by another member
AUC 220
All members should be well versed in the operation of the EFAS System. Which of the following is CORRECT about Emergency Alert activations and mayday transmissions?
A: In a vehicle with EFAS capability, A member transmitting a verbal mayday will automatically be highlighted in Red in the EFAS.
B: If a vehicle with EFAS capability is within HT range of a member transmitting a verbal mayday, the MDT will automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS.
C: In a vehicle with EFAS capability, an EAB activation will produce a hard copy print showing the company, position, name, and time of Mayday.
D: In a vehicle with EFAS capability, an EAB activation will cause the company, position, and name to be listed in red in both the radio status & Emergency Alerts/Mayday areas of the MDT.
All members should be well versed in the operation of the EFAS System. Which of the following is CORRECT about Emergency Alert activations and mayday transmissions?
A: In a vehicle with EFAS capability, A member transmitting a verbal mayday will automatically be highlighted in Red in the EFAS.
B: If a vehicle with EFAS capability is within HT range of a member transmitting a verbal mayday, the MDT will automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS.
C: In a vehicle with EFAS capability, an EAB activation will produce a hard copy print showing the company, position, name, and time of Mayday.
D:✔In a vehicle with EFAS capability, an EAB activation will cause the company, position, and name to be listed in red in both the radio status & Emergency Alerts/Mayday areas of the MDT.
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAPTER 9 ADDENDUM 3
D IS CORRECT – 5.1.1
A & B – EMERGENCY ALERT BUTTON ACTIVATION – Verbal maydays must be manually entered. 5.1.1 note.
C – Company, Position, & Time – member’s name is not displayed on the apparatus printout. 5.1.2 & figure 6.
