Exam 15 Flashcards
In a Single Command structure, the IC is solely responsible within the confines of his or her authority for establishing incident management objectives and strategies. From the list below, choose the incident type where the FDNY does not have authority to implement objectives and strategies?
A: Boat in distress (if first to arrive)
B: Confined Space Rescue
C: Elevator Incident or Emergency
D: Ice Rescue
In a Single Command structure, the IC is solely responsible within the confines of his or her authority for establishing incident management objectives and strategies. From the list below, choose the incident type where the FDNY does not have authority to implement objectives and strategies?
A: Boat in distress (if first to arrive)
B: Confined Space Rescue
C: Elevator Incident or Emergency
D:✔Ice Rescue
Explanation: Water/Ice Rescue is solely NYPD...AUC 276 sec 5.1 FDNY: Auto extrication (first to arrive) Boat in Distress (first to arrive) Confined Space Rescue Downed Tree Elevator Incident or Emergency Entrapment/Impalement Fire Structural Collapse Also: NYPD is the IC for CBRN Haz-Mat incidents where crime or terrorism is suspected or has occurred...As soon as crime or terrorism is ruled out, then it becomes a Unified Command between NYPD and FDNY
There are times when Fire units may transmit on EMS borough or citywide frequencies. Of the following choices, which would be an incorrect way of transmitting on these frequencies?
A: Identify yourself (e.g. “Engine 100 to EMS”)
B: Use the address of the incident, including cross streets; however do NOT use the Box Number.
C: Realize that for a fire or CFR response, the assigned medical resources will typically respond on their borough frequency (e.g. EMS Queens West, EMS Queens East, etc.)
D: Relay critical information. Understand that direct communication with the EMS borough dispatcher does not relieve units of their responsibility to maintain communications with the FD borough dispatcher as per existing Fire Department procedures.
There are times when Fire units may transmit on EMS borough or citywide frequencies. Of the following choices, which would be an incorrect way of transmitting on these frequencies?
A: Identify yourself (e.g. “Engine 100 to EMS”)
B: Use the address of the incident, including cross streets; however do NOT use the Box Number.
C:✔Realize that for a fire or CFR response, the assigned medical resources will typically respond on their borough frequency (e.g. EMS Queens West, EMS Queens East, etc.)
D: Relay critical information. Understand that direct communication with the EMS borough dispatcher does not relieve units of their responsibility to maintain communications with the FD borough dispatcher as per existing Fire Department procedures.
Explanation:
Realize that a FIRE is classified as an MCI by EMS, and the assigned medical resources will typically switch to EMS-CW1 and respond on that channel.
Comm 14 Add 1 2.6-2.8
In a high-rise office building the third and fourth engine company will team up to stretch the second line. The second line may be stretched to: **1. Reinforce the position of the first line. **2. Protect the position of the first line. **3. Protect the search and evacuation of the floor above the fire. **4. Contain and confine fire spread on the floor above the fire. Which of the following is correct for the position of the second hoseline?
A: 1,2,3,4
B: 1,2,3
C: 1,2
D: 3,4
In a high-rise office building the third and fourth engine company will team up to stretch the second line. The second line may be stretched to: **1. Reinforce the position of the first line. **2. Protect the position of the first line. **3. Protect the search and evacuation of the floor above the fire. **4. Contain and confine fire spread on the floor above the fire. Which of the following is correct for the position of the second hoseline?
A: 1,2,3,4
B: 1,2,3
C:✔1,2
D: 3,4
Explanation:
- Protect the search and evacuation of the FIRE FLOOR.
- Contain and confine fire spread AND/OR PREVENT FIRE WRAPPING AROUND THE CORE AND ENDANGERING OPERATION OF THE FIRST LINE.
NOTE: THE SECOND HOSELINE IS NOT STRETCHED TO THE FLOOR ABOVE IN A HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING.
THIS DIFFERS FROM HIGH RISE FIREPROOF MD WHERE SECOND LINE MAY BE STRETCHED TO FLOOR ABOVE.
High Rise Office: 9.5
Multiple Dwellings: 6.9.4
Four engine companies were tasked with completing utility rope stretches during fire operations. According to the utility stretch guidelines, which choice is INCORRECT?
A: Engine 1 completed a utility rope stretch to the 4th floor of a vacant multiple dwelling where the interior stairs were damaged and would present a hazard supporting an interior stretch.
B: Engine 2 completed a utility rope stretch to the roof of a one-story taxpayer to support roof operations.
C: Engine 3 completed a utility rope stretch to the third floor of a large multiple dwelling where the stairs wrapped around the elevator shaft.
D: Engine 4 completed a utility rope stretch to the 3rd floor of a six-story project building with a standpipe.
Four engine companies were tasked with completing utility rope stretches during fire operations. According to the utility stretch guidelines, which choice is INCORRECT?
A: Engine 1 completed a utility rope stretch to the 4th floor of a vacant multiple dwelling where the interior stairs were damaged and would present a hazard supporting an interior stretch.
B: Engine 2 completed a utility rope stretch to the roof of a one-story taxpayer to support roof operations.
C: Engine 3 completed a utility rope stretch to the third floor of a large multiple dwelling where the stairs wrapped around the elevator shaft.
D:✔Engine 4 completed a utility rope stretch to the 3rd floor of a six-story project building with a standpipe.
Explanation:
ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 8
D is INCORRECT – Utility rope can be used in non-standpipe project buildings. 8.16
A – 8.16.1
B – 8.16.1
C – 8.17.1 – If the fire is BELOW the 3rd floor, the line is stretched up the stairs.
Your first run out of FLSTP is to a person exhibiting bizarre behavior at the intersection of Allerton ave and Eastchester rd in the Pelham Gardens section of the Bronx. Upon arrival, you take several actions. Choose the incorrect action you took.
A: Encountering possibly emotionally disturbed persons who are exhibiting bizarre behavior, you immediately notified the dispatcher to request 10-48 for “Possible EDP.”
B: Where persons are threatening to jump from a window ledge, bridge, etc, your primary concern shall be for the safety of persons using sidewalks, streets, and roadways below
C: No overt action shall be taken by any member that might cause the person to carry out the suicide threat
D: No attempts to forcibly restrain the person shall be made unless there is a direct threat harm to members of the Department
E: Absent clear indications of fire or other imminent danger of a type which mandates immediate FD actions, forcible entry will be delayed until arrival of police personnel, and then done only at police request
Your first run out of FLSTP is to a person exhibiting bizarre behavior at the intersection of Allerton ave and Eastchester rd in the Pelham Gardens section of the Bronx. Upon arrival, you take several actions. Choose the incorrect action you took.
A:✔Encountering possibly emotionally disturbed persons who are exhibiting bizarre behavior, you immediately notified the dispatcher to request 10-48 for “Possible EDP.”
B: Where persons are threatening to jump from a window ledge, bridge, etc, your primary concern shall be for the safety of persons using sidewalks, streets, and roadways below
C: No overt action shall be taken by any member that might cause the person to carry out the suicide threat
D: No attempts to forcibly restrain the person shall be made unless there is a direct threat harm to members of the Department
E: Absent clear indications of fire or other imminent danger of a type which mandates immediate FD actions, forcible entry will be delayed until arrival of police personnel, and then done only at police request
Explanation:
10-47
AUC 271
Communications ch 8 p- 13
10-47 Police assistance is needed for crowd or traffic control, security, apprehension, etc.
10-48 FFs are being harmed and Police assistance is needed immediately
All of the following fire dynamic concepts regarding fire development are correct with the exception of which choice?
A: Modern content fires are largely comprised of hydrocarbons and synthetics which rapidly consume the available oxygen in the air as they burn at a greater rate than legacy content fires.
B: Modern content fires quickly become ventilation limited fires due to their higher fuel load. An additional contributing factor is the energy efficient construction of buildings, which limit the amount of available oxygen within the fire area.
C: Modern content fires enter a delayed decay stage due to the prevalence of synthetic materials, producing heavy smoke and varying heat conditions.
D: The needed oxygen to support rapid fire expansion can be provided by improper ventilation tactics or if the windows fail. If indications of an early decay stage exist upon arrival, uncontrolled and/or uncoordinated ventilation can have tragic implications for both civilians and operating members.
All of the following fire dynamic concepts regarding fire development are correct with the exception of which choice?
A: Modern content fires are largely comprised of hydrocarbons and synthetics which rapidly consume the available oxygen in the air as they burn at a greater rate than legacy content fires.
B: Modern content fires quickly become ventilation limited fires due to their higher fuel load. An additional contributing factor is the energy efficient construction of buildings, which limit the amount of available oxygen within the fire area.
C:✔Modern content fires enter a delayed decay stage due to the prevalence of synthetic materials, producing heavy smoke and varying heat conditions.
D: The needed oxygen to support rapid fire expansion can be provided by improper ventilation tactics or if the windows fail. If indications of an early decay stage exist upon arrival, uncontrolled and/or uncoordinated ventilation can have tragic implications for both civilians and operating members.
Explanation:
Modern content fires enter an EARLY decay stage due to the LIMITED AVAILABLE OXYGEN, producing heavy smoke and varying heat conditions.
Vent 2.1
Company apparatus may be utilized for the purpose of procuring required food. Units are to complete this procedure within ___ minutes and are limited to their first ___ response area.
A: 45; due
B: 30; due
C: 45; alarm
D: 30; alarm
Company apparatus may be utilized for the purpose of procuring required food. Units are to complete this procedure within ___ minutes and are limited to their first ___ response area.
A:✔45; due
B: 30; due
C: 45; alarm
D: 30; alarm
Explanation:
Regulations Ch 13: 13.3.1E
Members of Ladder 99 were talking about The Collapse Rescue Plan and they could not agree on which phase is implemented when after all other methods have been employed and persons are still missing, and their location is unknown. Which choice below is CORRECT?
A: Reconnaissance
B: Searching Voids
C: Select Debris Removal and Tunneling
D: General Debris Removal
Members of Ladder 99 were talking about The Collapse Rescue Plan and they could not agree on which phase is implemented when after all other methods have been employed and persons are still missing, and their location is unknown. Which choice below is CORRECT?
A: Reconnaissance
B: Searching Voids
C: Select Debris Removal and Tunneling
D:✔General Debris Removal
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – COLLAPSE
D is Correct - After all other methods have been employed and persons are still missing, and their location is unknown, remove all rubble and systematically strip the area, without regard or preference for any particular location. GENERAL DEBRIS REMOVAL. 11.12
Often at times, ladder companies respond to a variety of emergencies, including fallen trees. From the following choices, select the most correct procedure when a tree has fallen into electrical power lines.
A: Members of TL-100 set up a portable ladder against the tree and used the chain saw to start the cutting process
B: After the power company rendered the tree safe to be cut, members of TL-100 used the TL bucket in-conjunction with the chain saw and made sure the chain saw was started inside the basket before starting the cutting process
C: Since the tree has fallen into electrical power lines, before cutting TL-100 verified with the utility company that power has been removed then proceeded to cut using the chain saw in-conjunction with the basket
D: When operating the chain saw from TL-100’s basket, the member operating the chain saw was permitted to put one foot outside the bucket for stability
Often at times, ladder companies respond to a variety of emergencies, including fallen trees. From the following choices, select the most correct procedure when a tree has fallen into electrical power lines.
A: Members of TL-100 set up a portable ladder against the tree and used the chain saw to start the cutting process
B:✔After the power company rendered the tree safe to be cut, members of TL-100 used the TL bucket in-conjunction with the chain saw and made sure the chain saw was started inside the basket before starting the cutting process
C: Since the tree has fallen into electrical power lines, before cutting TL-100 verified with the utility company that power has been removed then proceeded to cut using the chain saw in-conjunction with the basket
D: When operating the chain saw from TL-100’s basket, the member operating the chain saw was permitted to put one foot outside the bucket for stability
Explanation:
AUC 301
A- Chain saw is not permitted to be operated from a ladder. It may be operated from a TL…..sec 5.8
B- sec 5.8.1
C- Trees can conduct electricity. No cutting or moving is to be attempted until the utility company certifies that power has been removed AND wires have been disengaged from the trees….sec 5.6
D- Member is to keep both feet within the basket….sec 5.8.2
As the Officer of the FAST Unit responding in to an “All Hands” fire, you should direct your member dedicated to monitoring the FAST radio and EFAS to grab which handle-talkie in the Chief’s vehicle?
A: No tape
B: Red tape
C: Green tape
D: Yellow tape
As the Officer of the FAST Unit responding in to an “All Hands” fire, you should direct your member dedicated to monitoring the FAST radio and EFAS to grab which handle-talkie in the Chief’s vehicle?
A: No tape
B: Red tape
C: Green tape
D:✔Yellow tape
Explanation: No tape – Chief and Aide Tactical radio Red tape – Dispatch radio Green tape– Auxiliary radio (to be used at the discretion of Chief) Yellow tape – FAST radio Comm 11 Add 6 1.3
Which of the following portable ladders should be used to bridge fire damaged stairs?
A: 12-foot straight
B: 20-foot straight
C: 24-foot extension
D: 14-foot ‘A’ Frame
Which of the following portable ladders should be used to bridge fire damaged stairs?
A: 12-foot straight
B: 20-foot straight
C:✔24-foot extension
D: 14-foot ‘A’ Frame
Explanation:
THE 20’ STRAIGHT MAY BE TOO SHORT
THE SHORTER NESTED LENGTH OF THE 24’ EXTENSION LADDER MAY ALLOW EASIER POSITIONING.
Portable Ladders 10.3.4
Proper staffing at the beginning of the tour is the responsibility of every officer. Which of the staffing statements from the 0900 roll call below is CORRECT?
A: To start the tour as a CFR Engine, the company must have at least 1 CFR trained member in addition to a trained officer.
B: To start the tour as a SOC Support Truck, the company must have at least two trained members in addition to a trained officer.
C: To start the tour as a CPC Truck, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.
D: To start the tour as a Communications Engine, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.
Proper staffing at the beginning of the tour is the responsibility of every officer. Which of the staffing statements from the 0900 roll call below is CORRECT?
A: To start the tour as a CFR Engine, the company must have at least 1 CFR trained member in addition to a trained officer.
B: To start the tour as a SOC Support Truck, the company must have at least two trained members in addition to a trained officer.
C: To start the tour as a CPC Truck, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.
D:✔To start the tour as a Communications Engine, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.
Explanation:
CROSS REFERENCE – ICS/ CFR/ CPC/ SOC SUPPORT
D IS Correct - ICS CH 2 Add 3 2.2.
A – At least 2 CFR trained firefighters. After the start of the tour, the staffing can drop to one trained firefighter and a trained officer to be in service… CFR CH 2 1.8 Note.
B – At least three trained members and a a trained officer - HM CH 10 4.1
C – The dispatcher will special call the necessary number of CPC units to ensure a trained officer and 5 trained firefighters. HM CH 5 5.4.2
There are two types of bunker gear cleaning; routine & advanced. The advanced cleaning is done by an independent contractor approximately every six months for each company. When it comes to the advanced cleaning, the most correct procedure can be found in which choice?
A: If a member is currently on a long term detail to a different unit, that member is responsible for returning his/her gear to their assigned unit for the scheduled cleaning
B: If a member does not have an alternate set of clean bunker gear due to required laundering, member can obtain loaner gear by contacting Special Operation Command (SOC)
C: Officer on duty on the night tour proceeding pickup shall review the form provided via email by the Quartermaster. One copy is to be given to the cleaning contractor and the other copy is to be displayed in the company office for the benefit of covering officers, relocated units, etc.
D: If a company is operating at a fire or emergency at the time of pickup or delivery, a relocated company cannot supervise pickup or delivery. In this case, the cleaning contractor will pickup or drop off the next business day
There are two types of bunker gear cleaning; routine & advanced. The advanced cleaning is done by an independent contractor approximately every six months for each company. When it comes to the advanced cleaning, the most correct procedure can be found in which choice?
A: If a member is currently on a long term detail to a different unit, that member is responsible for returning his/her gear to their assigned unit for the scheduled cleaning
B: If a member does not have an alternate set of clean bunker gear due to required laundering, member can obtain loaner gear by contacting Special Operation Command (SOC)
C:✔Officer on duty on the night tour proceeding pickup shall review the form provided via email by the Quartermaster. One copy is to be given to the cleaning contractor and the other copy is to be displayed in the company office for the benefit of covering officers, relocated units, etc.
D: If a company is operating at a fire or emergency at the time of pickup or delivery, a relocated company cannot supervise pickup or delivery. In this case, the cleaning contractor will pickup or drop off the next business day
Explanation:
AUC 310 add 2….new as of 3/29/2019
A- If a member is currently on a long term detail to a different unit his/her gear will be cleaned with the gear of the unit to which the member is detailed. The member shall be added to that units cleaning roster…sec 3.2
B- Contact Haz-Mat Decontamination Support Unit (DSU)….sec 3.4
C- sec 3.6
D- Relocated unit can supervise pickup or delivery…sec 3.8
Two members of a Staten Island Ladder Company were discussing taxpayer fires. Which term below was incorrectly defined?
A: An axial load is a force perpendicular to the supporting member; it is straight and true and evenly applied to the bearing structure.
B: An eccentric load is a force whose resultant is parallel to the supporting member and passed through the center of the mass. The load is evenly applied to the supporting or bearing member.
C: Impact loads are loads delivered, in a short time, on structural members and produce stresses on structural members that may not have been provided for in design and may cause collapse.
D: Lateral loads are exerted outwardly on a horizontal plane. These forces may take place during a collapse or an explosion; walls are not usually designed to withstand severe lateral loads.
Two members of a Staten Island Ladder Company were discussing taxpayer fires. Which term below was incorrectly defined?
A: An axial load is a force perpendicular to the supporting member; it is straight and true and evenly applied to the bearing structure.
B:✔An eccentric load is a force whose resultant is parallel to the supporting member and passed through the center of the mass. The load is evenly applied to the supporting or bearing member.
C: Impact loads are loads delivered, in a short time, on structural members and produce stresses on structural members that may not have been provided for in design and may cause collapse.
D: Lateral loads are exerted outwardly on a horizontal plane. These forces may take place during a collapse or an explosion; walls are not usually designed to withstand severe lateral loads.
Explanation:
An eccentric load is a force whose resultant is PERPENDICULAR to the supporting member but does NOT pass through the center of the mass. The load is NOT evenly applied to the supporting or bearing member.
Txpyr Glossary
In cold weather, keep the aerial ladder hydraulic systems operating intermittently to prevent sluggishness or freezing; return the ladder to the bed as soon as possible to prevent icing; and try to position the ladder to avoid water spray. If ladder becomes coated with ice, try to avoid movement before defrosting. To remove ice, what is the first component of the ladder you should free from the ice?
A: Rungs and ladder rung locks
B: Trussing
C: Main beams
D: None of the above
In cold weather, keep the aerial ladder hydraulic systems operating intermittently to prevent sluggishness or freezing; return the ladder to the bed as soon as possible to prevent icing; and try to position the ladder to avoid water spray. If ladder becomes coated with ice, try to avoid movement before defrosting. To remove ice, what is the first component of the ladder you should free from the ice?
A:✔Rungs and ladder rung locks
B: Trussing
C: Main beams
D: None of the above
Explanation:
ACRONYMN: “RON LIKES TWO MARTINIS”
- Rungs and Ladder rung locks
- Trussing
- Main beams
Aerial Ladders 8.19
The members of Engine 199 arrive at a fire on the fifth floor of a six-story new law tenement. The first line was stretched up the well and they are tasked with stretching the second handline up the wide well-hole to the fire floor where fire has extended into the hallway. Which choice below is CORRECT about this operation?
A: The nozzle firefighter carried the nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the fire floor.
B: The nozzle firefighter carried the lead length and nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the floor below the fire.
C: After dropping the lead length at the base of the well, the nozzle firefighter carried the nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the floor below the fire.
D: The nozzle firefighter carried the lead length and nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the fire floor.
The members of Engine 199 arrive at a fire on the fifth floor of a six-story new law tenement. The first line was stretched up the well and they are tasked with stretching the second handline up the wide well-hole to the fire floor where fire has extended into the hallway. Which choice below is CORRECT about this operation?
A: The nozzle firefighter carried the nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the fire floor.
B: The nozzle firefighter carried the lead length and nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the floor below the fire.
C:✔After dropping the lead length at the base of the well, the nozzle firefighter carried the nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the floor below the fire.
D: The nozzle firefighter carried the lead length and nozzle up the wide well changing hands at each newel post and bringing the line in on the fire floor.
Explanation:
ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 8 sec 8.14.3C
C. If the fire has extended into the public hallway, sufficient line must be pulled up and flaked out on the floor below.
8.14.4 – When a second hoseline is stretched up a well-hole, caution must be exercised to ensure the first and second lines do not become entangled. To prevent entanglement, the nozzle firefighter should carry ONLY the nozzle and change hands at each newel post (turn) as the line is stretched up the well-hole.
