Exam 13 Flashcards
Question 1:
Which point below would be incorrect for an Incident Commander to consider when operating at an emergency or fire in a foreign embassy?
A: As soon as known, notify the dispatcher that the emergency or fire is in a foreign embassy. The dispatcher shall special call the next level of command.
B: All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher.
C: Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, continue operations cautiously and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals.
D: Saving life is our highest priority. If occupants refuse to leave, we cannot force them to leave.
C
Explanation:
Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals.
ABC 1-2010 5.3
Question 2:
Which choice below is incorrect regarding the Department’s anti-hazing/anti-bullying policy?
A: Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel, in writing, up the chain of command to the Chief of Operations.
B: Hazing/Bullying allegations that may also implicate or violate the Department’s EEO policy shall be reported directly to the EEO Office in accordance with the Department’s EEO policy.
C: Any reported hazing/bullying incident that would also be considered a crime will be reported by the FDNY directly to the Department of Investigation.
D: Employees have the option to submit a report anonymously to BITs or EEO. However, providing one’s name and contact information is encouraged.
A
Explanation:
Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel, in writing, up the chain of command to the CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT.
PAID 1-2013 4.2-4.6
Question 3:
Two BCs discussing the Department’s mutual exchange policy were able to identify which incorrect statement?
A: The Unit Staffing Log is an official Department record and only Company Officers are permitted to make entries in it.
B: Only under extremely unusual circumstances may variations to the Department’s mutual policy be approved by the administrative Battalion for firefighters.
C: The mutual application shall be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the first date involved. Mutual exchanges of tours shall be completed within a 30 day period subsequent to the first date involved.
D: Approved mutual exchange of tours shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 10 days prior to the first date of the mutual.
D
Explanation:
Approved mutual exchange of tours shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified MORE THAN 5 DAYS prior to the first date of the mutual.
PAID 6-72 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.15, 2.1
Question 4:
Proper recording-keeping is essential according to the Department’s EEO Policy. A member giving advice on keeping a detailed personal journal to provide support to an EEO complaint was incorrect in which comment?
A: Provide specific names, actions, witnesses, times, dates, etc.
B: Use a loose-leaf notebook to prevent the addition of pages.
C: Notarize the personal journal periodically.
D: Copy pages of personal journal entries periodically and mail a copy to yourself leaving the envelope sealed to utilize the postmark as evidence of dates.
B
Explanation:
Use a BOUND NOTEBOOK rather than loose-leaf to prevent the addition of pages.
TB EEO 3.2
Question 5:
Unless otherwise directed by the Department, a building shall be evacuated or a fire watch maintained when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service. Which choice below is incorrect?
A: An impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours of a planned removal from service, provided that the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
B: An impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard during the initial 4 hours after discovery of an unplanned out-of-service condition, provided that the floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
C: A sufficient number of fireguards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is patrolled at least once every 3 hours. The area to be patrolled by each fireguard shall not exceed more than 50,000 square feet of floor area.
D: Persons conducting a fire watch shall maintain a record of such fire watch on the premises during the fire watch and for a minimum of 48 hours after the fire watch has concluded.
C
Explanation:
A sufficient number of fireguards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is out of service is patrolled at least ONCE AN HOUR. The area to be patrolled by each fireguard shall not exceed more than 50,000 square feet of floor area.
Note: The area patrolled by each fireguard may be further limited by the Department depending on the configuration of the premises, impediments to patrol, nature of the occupancy, fire risk, and other fire safety considerations.
BISP Ch 5 Ref 1.1 4.5.3, 4.5.4, 4.5.5
Question 6:
While in command of a small fire, the second arriving ladder company reports illegal LPG cylinders found in an apartment on the floor above the fire apartment. As the Incident Commander, you know that all notifications regarding contraband material shall be made via the FDNY dispatcher to ensure a time-taped record. You would be most correct to provide the dispatcher with all of the following information except?
A: The number of cylinders to be removed.
B: The type of cylinders (LPG).
C: The size of the cylinders.
D: The name of the owner of the premises, if that can be determined.
D
Explanation:
Whether cylinders are full or empty, if it can be determined.
BISP Ch 4 Add 6 2.2
Question 7:
Following a good job in a private dwelling of lightweight construction, the chief officers huddled for a critique of the operation. Which of the actions taken at the fire needs to be corrected for future operations?
A: On arrival, there was heavy fire in the cellar & 1st floor so the BC assigned a member to exposure 2 (similar construction) to check the type of construction.
B: Once he discovered the building was constructed of lightweight materials, he special called an additional engine to the box.
C: Once fire extended to the top floor, all members were removed from the roof after a small vent hole was ordered cut over the fire area.
D: Prior to indications of extension to the cockloft, members were allowed to conduct preliminary duties, including visual check of the sides and rear and venting skylights and top floor windows.
C Explanation: PRIVATE DWELLINGS CHAPTER 6 C is incorrect – Under no circumstances shall the roof be cut in any peaked or flat roof building of lightweight construction. 4.3.8 A – Correct 4.3.2 B – Correct 4.2.2 D – Correct 4.3.10
Question 8: You receive a CIDS card from one of your units. The CIDS is for a cell site on a MD. All of the following information should be included except? A: Location of the cell site room B: Back-up power supply C: Location of shut offs D: Building Superintendents phone number
D
Explanation:
BISP ch 5 ref# 7.1 sec 2.3
D- Emergency telephone number of the cellular phone company
The Administrative Company must notify their Battalion, Division, and all first alarm units via telephone and written memo of a cell site
Question 9: Knowing your company designations is as important as knowing some of the specialties of some companies. You are a BC operating at a small lithium battery fire in a warehouse where you require the use of Lith-X extinguishers. Your current assignment on the box is as follows – ENG 95P, ENG 96P, ENG 97S, ENG 98I, LAD 90, LAD 91S, LAD 92F, RESCUE 2, SQUAD 1, BATT 99, HAZ MAT 1, ENG 99H, HAZ MAT BATT. Based on your assignment, how many Lith-X extinguishers do you have available at the scene? A: 4 B: 5 C: 6 D: 7
B
Explanation:
Training Bulletins Tools 34
B is Correct 6.1 Rescue, Squad, Haz-Mat, HMTU’s, Soc Support Trucks, Purple K Units.
NOTE – Engine P designation is High Pressure Pumper, S is Communications Unit, I is Fire Ice Unit, Truck designation S is Soc Support Truck, F is Fast Truck.
Question 10: You have just arrived at a scene of an occupied stalled scaffold. You radio your Ladder Company Officers and ask if there 1) any known problems, 2) injuries, 3) are there workers available inside. Then you ask the Ladder Company Officers to check the electrical contacts/breakers on the roof. At this point, you think that the hoist motor has overheated and should wait how long for the hoist motor to cool down before attempting to restart? A: 5 minutes B: 10 minutes C: 15 minutes D: 30 minutes
C
Explanation:
Do not restore power without permission from units below
AUC 337 OCL-7
Question 11: At a fire in a HRFPMD, which unit is responsible for coordinating WCD deployment, if ordered deployed by the IC? A: 1st arriving Ladder B: 2nd arriving Ladder C: 3rd arriving Ladder D: Either Squad or Rescue
B Question 11: At a fire in a HRFPMD, which unit is responsible for coordinating WCD deployment, if ordered deployed by the IC? A: 1st arriving Ladder B: 2nd arriving Ladder C: 3rd arriving Ladder D: Either Squad or Rescue
Question 12:
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding the Iroquois Pipeline?
A: The Iroquois pipeline consists primarily of a single 24” high strength steel pipeline, various valves and a meter/regulating station interconnection with Con Edison.
B: The pipeline has a maximum allowable operating pressure of 1,440 psig, however it typically will operate in the 400 psig to 1,100-psig range.
C: A buried manual valve outside the meter/regulating station at Food Center Drive requires 213 full turns to close.
D: All assigned and alternate units carry the special manual wrench to operate the valve outside the meter/regulating station at Food Center Drive.
D
Explanation:
There is a special manual wrench for this valve just inside the entrance gate with a sign attached identifying it. Rescue 3 carries a special hydraulic wrench for this valve and a backup hydraulic wrench is stored at the FDNY Command Post building at 500 Food Center Drive.
AUC 150 1.1, 1.2, 3.4.1
Question 13:
Which of the choices below requires a telephone notification to the Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU) following an operation?
A: Battalion 1 operates at a smoky fire in an underground station at which there was a mass evacuation and at the conclusion the chief officer is made aware that the HEET gate does not have a 1620 lock.
B: Battalion 2 operates at a man under where there is an extensive delay in removing power to the tracks.
C: Battalion 3 operates at a track fire where units discover the Subway Repeater is OOS.
D: Battalion 4 operates at a small fire in an escalator machine room where members forced the door to the room in order to shut the power.
B
Explanation:
AUC 207 & ADDENDUMS
A – Incorrect – Report sent through the chain of command – Addendum 3 4.2
B – Correct AUC 207 – 10.1
C – Incorrect – Notify dispatcher via dept radio. Addendum 16 6.1
D – Incorrect – Email PTSU and report to Chief of Operations. Addendum 21 2.2
Question 14:
Be aware that there is a possibility that those engaged in the theft of copper bus bars may become trapped and/or electrocuted in the transformer vault during the theft. Which choice contains correct information in relation to this crime?
A: Members are not to enter these vaults until Con Edison has made their examination.
B: Members are not to enter these vaults until the FDNY IC has made his/her examination.
C: The FDNY IC will make the determination that the vault is safe for entry, if necessary, by FD personnel.
D: Personnel receiving authorization for entry will conduct a detailed and painstakingly complete search of the vault for victims.
A
Explanation:
Con Edison will make the determination that the vault is safe for entry, if necessary, by FD personnel. Personnel receiving this authorization will conduct a CURSORY search of the vault for victims.
AUC 180 2
Question 15:
BC Strawberry, working the 9x6 tour in B-300 on January 30, 2019, received a phone call from the officer of E-100 located within his battalion about scheduling out-of-service training with his company (2 hours) at a nearby auto salvage yard on February 11, 2019. BC Strawberry told the officer of E-100 that it shouldn’t be a problem and followed all of the correct procedures in granting his request. Choose the incorrect procedure.
A: After further review, BC Strawberry denied the request because he had insufficient notice
B: BC Strawberry phoned the scheduling unit directly and requested the OOS training so as to not interfere with existing training or BISP, etc.
C: BC Strawberry filled out a TR-1 form and emailed directly to the Scheduling Unit bypassing the chain of command
D: Since this is private property, in addition to the TR-1 to the Schedule Unit, BC Strawberry shall prepare and forward a letterhead report via chain of command to Bureau of Operations, Planning
B
Explanation:
No phone call…..send email
look at choice A…“To ensure a timely response, the TR-1 must be received by the Scheduling Unit and Planning Units at least 14 days in advance of the date of the proposed training/event”
In-Service training also requires an email to the Scheduling Unit, but the TR-1 is not required
Know both procedures for OOS Training and In-Service Training. especially when operating on private property AUC 347 page 1 and Regulations ch 22 sec 22.5.7
Question 16:
Reports of special importance shall be preceded by an immediate telephone communication to the Deputy and Battalion Chief on Duty. Which of the following would not require an immediate notification to the Battalion?
A: Ladder 1 responds to a car accident where two civilians were killed.
B: Ladder 2 is involved in a minor accident causing damage to the mirror and bumper of a car.
C: Ladder 3 loses a thermal imaging camera during a fire in a vacant.
D: Ladder 4 is involved in an altercation with civilians at a stuck elevator.
C
Explanation:
Regulations Chapter 30
C is incorrect – Lost property reports do not require immediate telephone notifications. 30.1.6
A – Loss of life at a fire or other operation
B – Accidents
D – Unusual Occurrences
Question 17:
BC Admin of B-99, is on scene of a possible vacate in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. After several minutes of communicating with the occupant of the possible vacate, BC Admin realized that there is a severe language barrier, and an interpreter is desperately needed. Since BC Admin is an astute student of the books, BC Admin remembered that a language interpretive services for members of the FDNY are available while conducting fire suppression, pre-hospital emergency medical care, and participating in the Building Inspection Safety Program. Choose the incorrect procedure when using the language interpretive services.
A: Use the Language Identification card which have been issued to every unit in the FDNY
B: Contact the Language Line Service to assist you and/or the civilian in identifying the specific language spoken by the civilian
C: Use a speakerphone, if available, to facilitate the interpretation
D: Provide the Language Line Service representative the FDNY Unit Identification number which in this case is BC99
D Explanation: FDNY Unit Identification number which in this case is 4099 For E-1 5001.....L-126 7126 AUC 343 sec 4
Question 18: BC’s were discussing a catastrophic radiation event and numbers were tossed around about the cumulative dose that would trigger the decision to remove first responders from the hot zone. Which number is correct? A: 5 Rem B: 25 Rem C: 50 Rem D: 100 Rem
C
Explanation:
ERP ADDENDUM 4 – RADIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
C is Correct 3.1.4C pg 11.. – 50 Rem
Question 19:
You are on scene of 40 story 100x50 multiple dwelling with a heavy fire condition in apartment 20D on the 20th floor. The reports from the 1st ladder company officer is that they are still searching for the fire, searches are in progress, and there is a severe smoke condition on the fire floor and stairwell. The report from the 3rd ladder company is that the evacuation stairway doors are confirmed closed and that there is a heavy smoke condition on numerous floors above the fire sector. At this time, the Ventilation Support Unit (6th ladder company on the 10-77) reports into the command post and asks if there is anything he can do for you. You politely tell the Vent Group Supervisor to assign the Vent Group Lobby Unit, Vent Group Fire Unit, and the Vent Group Roof accordingly, and to set up the positive pressure fans (PPF). The most correct priority order for the use of these fans can be found in which choice?
A: Pressurize the evacuation stairwell, pressurize the attack stairwell, ventilate the public hallways
B: Pressurize the attack stairwell, pressurize the evacuation stairwell, ventilate the public hallways
C: Ventilate the public hallways, pressurize the evacuation stairwell, pressurize the attack stairwell
D: Ventilate the public hallways, pressurize the attack stairwell, pressurize the evacuation stairwell
B
Explanation:
1- Pressurizing the attack stairwell to support the fire attack, by controlling the smoke condition at the attack stair doorway and throughout the attack stairway
2- Pressurizing the evacuation stairwell for smoke and CO control
3- Ventilating the public hallways for smoke and CO control
3rd ladder confirms the evacuation stairwell doors are closed
Also, pressurization of the attack stairwell is most effective if done simultaneously with the fire attack
Stairwell pressurization will not be initiated until authorized by the IC AUC 349 sec 6.3, 6.5, 7.1, MDs sec 6.16.2, Communications page 20,
Question 20:
Which of the following is incorrect according to special calls for fires in private dwellings?
A: Special call an additional engine for a fire in a lightweight private dwelling under construction.
B: Transmit a second alarm for a fully involved 2 ½ story private dwelling.
C: Special Call an addition engine and truck for a fire on the 2nd floor in a private dwelling with window bars on the cellar windows.
D: Special call an additional ladder company for a fire in Queen Anne private dwelling.
B Explanation: PRIVATE DWELLINGS – CROSS REFERENCE B is incorrect – Private Dwellings section 5 Chapter 3 – Not stated. A – Correct 4.2.2 C – Correct Safety bulletin 84 4.2 D – Correct 8.4
Question 21:
You arrive at an all hands fire with a mayday for a missing member. A Chief Officer was not available initially to be the FAST Group Supervisor. Who may temporarily be designated the FAST Group Supervisor?
A: SOC Unit Officer
B: FAST Truck Officer
C: 1st arriving BC aide
D: 2nd arriving Engine Officer
A
Explanation:
MMID ch 5 2.2.3
Question 22:
The most correct Pre-Incident Guideline procedure can be found in which choice?
A: Pre-Incident Guidelines shall be prepared by the administrative company and forwarded to the administrative battalion via the “bag” for verification and approval
B: The Pre-Incident Guideline template can be requested via an email from the “Stationary Room” located at HQ
C: Once finalized and approved, the administrative Battalion Commander will determine the frequency and type of drills required
D: Once finalized and approved , the Unit, Battalion, and Division shall make 2 copies. One to be placed in binder located on apparatus, and one copy to be placed in binder located in company office for necessary reference
D
Explanation:
A- Forward to Battalion via email
B- Found in the “Forms” section of the FDNY Intranet
C- Division Commanders will determine the frequency and type of drills required
AUC 345 pages 1-2
Question 23:
A discussion was being had regarding ventilation in HRFPMD’s and the following statements are made. Which is INCORRECT regarding ventilation operations in these buildings?
A: Horizontal ventilation of the fire floor is limited and controlled by the 1st arriving Ladder Company Officer.
B: All other ventilation must be strictly limited and controlled by the IC.
C: Vertical ventilation shall only be performed at the direction of the Incident Commander.
D: Ventilation of the fire apartment in FPMD’s should take place after the main body of fire has been controlled.
A Explanation: MULTIPLE DWELLINGS A – Incorrect – Fire apartment 6.3.2 B – Correct 6.3.2 C – Correct 6.3.5 D – Correct 6.3.1
Question 24:
You’re the IC for a building under construction to fight a fire on the 20th floor. Your units notice 4x4’s spaced approximately 8 feet apart on every floor starting on the 10th floor, supporting the floors above as they proceed upward. These 4x4’s spaced 8 feet apart are an indication of what?
A: The floors are in their advanced curing stage of concrete and should not present a problem if exposed during fire conditions
B: The floors present a collapse hazard if exposed to a minor fire or greater
C: The floors have been poured (concrete) sometime in the past 24 hours
D: Units should not be in a building under construction when concrete floors are in the curing stages
A
Explanation:
SB 66 page 2
If units observe studs placed approximately 8 feet apart as they proceed upward in the building, reshoring is indicated. It can be assumed that these floors are in their advanced curing stage and should not present a problem if exposed during fire conditions