Exam 18 Flashcards
During a Positive Pressure Fan operation the ventilation group supervisor shall instruct ventilation group members to survey the attack stairs below the fire to verify that doors in the stair enclosure are maintained closed, unless operating hoselines are stretched through the door. Which companies shall verify that stair doors are maintained closed above the fire?
A: 2nd and 3rd Ladder companies
B: 3rd and 4th Ladder companies
C: 3rd Ladder company only
D: Rescue and Squad companies
During a Positive Pressure Fan operation the ventilation group supervisor shall instruct ventilation group members to survey the attack stairs below the fire to verify that doors in the stair enclosure are maintained closed, unless operating hoselines are stretched through the door. Which companies shall verify that stair doors are maintained closed above the fire?
A: 2nd and 3rd Ladder companies
B:✔3rd and 4th Ladder companies
C: 3rd Ladder company only
D: Rescue and Squad companies
Explanation:
AUC 349 sec 7.3
A fire in a bulk-oil storage facility has a potential unequaled by many other incidents. Which operating procedure for these facilities outlined below is incorrect?
A: Do not use water indiscriminately at these fires. Use water only when a tank is steaming; when the tank stops steaming, shut down the line.
B: Be patient and do no start foam operations until enough foam and foam related equipment are on site and ready to go.
C: The identifying clue to recognizing a pressurized container is the flat ends. These tanks must be cooled.
D: A tank that is full will act as a heat sink and will not be as dangerous as a tank that is partially full.
A fire in a bulk-oil storage facility has a potential unequaled by many other incidents. Which operating procedure for these facilities outlined below is incorrect?
A: Do not use water indiscriminately at these fires. Use water only when a tank is steaming; when the tank stops steaming, shut down the line.
B: Be patient and do no start foam operations until enough foam and foam related equipment are on site and ready to go.
C:✔The identifying clue to recognizing a pressurized container is the flat ends. These tanks must be cooled.
D: A tank that is full will act as a heat sink and will not be as dangerous as a tank that is partially full.
Explanation:
C. The identifying clue to recognizing a pressurized container is the ROUNDED ENDS. These tanks must be cooled.
NOTE “D”: A TANK FULL OF VAPORS IS MUCH MORE DANGEROUS THAN A TANK FULL OF PRODUCT.
TB Foam 8.10
All officers should be familiar with the proper procedures for stretching a dry hoseline up a portable ladder. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: The engine officer should proceed to the location to which the hoseline will be stretched. This may be by way of the portable ladder, or other route, if more practical.
B: Enough hose to complete the stretch should be stretched to the base of the portable ladder. The nozzle firefighter will climb the ladder with the hose under the left arm and the nozzle draped upward across the front of their torso, and back over their right shoulder.
C: The hose is maintained on the right side of the ladder. Once the nozzle firefighter has reached the destination, they should momentarily pass the nozzle to the engine officer, allowing them to safely dismount the portable ladder.
D: Once off the ladder, the nozzle firefighter pulls sufficient hose onto the roof (or into the building). When sufficient hose is stretched, the hose is secured to a substantial object using a hose strap.
All officers should be familiar with the proper procedures for stretching a dry hoseline up a portable ladder. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: The engine officer should proceed to the location to which the hoseline will be stretched. This may be by way of the portable ladder, or other route, if more practical.
B: Enough hose to complete the stretch should be stretched to the base of the portable ladder. The nozzle firefighter will climb the ladder with the hose under the left arm and the nozzle draped upward across the front of their torso, and back over their right shoulder.
C:✔The hose is maintained on the right side of the ladder. Once the nozzle firefighter has reached the destination, they should momentarily pass the nozzle to the engine officer, allowing them to safely dismount the portable ladder.
D: Once off the ladder, the nozzle firefighter pulls sufficient hose onto the roof (or into the building). When sufficient hose is stretched, the hose is secured to a substantial object using a hose strap.
Explanation:
C) The hose is maintained on the LEFT side of the ladder. Once the nozzle firefighter has reached the destination, they should momentarily pass the nozzle to the engine officer, allowing them to safely dismount the portable ladder.
Eng Ch 7 10.3 - 10.6
Which choice INCORRECTLY lists a building type that must be included in the CIDS program?
A: MJALT
B: REHAB
C: MEGA
D: FACTORY
Which choice INCORRECTLY lists a building type that must be included in the CIDS program?
A: MJALT
B: REHAB
C: MEGA
D:✔FACTORY
Explanation: COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 4 -- CIDS D IS INCORRECT – Factory is not included in the mandatory building types BOWSTRING TRUSS (BWSTRG), CFR HOLD (CFRH), MAJOR ALT (MJALT) PRE-INCIDENT GUIDELINE (PG), REHABILITATED (REHAB), MEGA HIGH RISE (MEGA) are required in the CIDS PROGRAM.
Incidents involving Solar Panels will require FFs to make adjustments similar to those made with other types of electrical equipment. From the list below, choose the correct operation when operating with Solar Panels.
A: FFs can cut wires associated with Solar Panels when absolutely necessary
B: Shutting off power at the main electrical panel will ensure that all power to the building has been removed
C: To ensure power to the building has been removed, FFs must shut the inverter switch
D: For top floor fire where solar panels are roof mounted, Ladder Company efforts should be to remove the solar panels in order to cut the roof and provide ventilation
Incidents involving Solar Panels will require FFs to make adjustments similar to those made with other types of electrical equipment. From the list below, choose the correct operation when operating with Solar Panels.
A: FFs can cut wires associated with Solar Panels when absolutely necessary
B: Shutting off power at the main electrical panel will ensure that all power to the building has been removed
C:✔To ensure power to the building has been removed, FFs must shut the inverter switch
D: For top floor fire where solar panels are roof mounted, Ladder Company efforts should be to remove the solar panels in order to cut the roof and provide ventilation
Explanation:
AUC 351 sec 6
A- Never cut wires
B- Shutting off power at the main electrical panel does NOT ensure that all power to the building has been removed. This holds true for opening Solar Panel disconnect (isolation) switches which can be located: on the roof, next to the main electrical panel, adjacent to the inverter, nearby the charge controller, in the battery bank area, and outside the building
D- Ladder Company efforts should be directed toward opening ceilings to define the boundaries of the fire
What is the load capacity for the tip of the hook of the Personal Safety System?
A: 5000 lbs
B: 10000 lbs
C: 15000 lbs
D: 20000 lbs
What is the load capacity for the tip of the hook of the Personal Safety System?
A:✔5000 lbs
B: 10000 lbs
C: 15000 lbs
D: 20000 lbs
Explanation:
IT IS 10000 LBS AT THE SADDLE OF THE HOOK
TB Rope 4 1.5
Ventilation of windows on upper floors of a fire building may be accomplished by the use of a portable ladder without a member on the ladder. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: The member using a portable ladder to ventilate the window must wear full firefighting clothing with eye shields down.
B: The ladder should be positioned so that it will break the desired window glass area when dropped against the window.
C: When the ladder strikes the glass, there should be firm contact between the member and the ladder.
D: As soon as the glass sections have fallen or are clear of the ladder, the member must stabilize the ladder to prevent its falling to the ground.
Ventilation of windows on upper floors of a fire building may be accomplished by the use of a portable ladder without a member on the ladder. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: The member using a portable ladder to ventilate the window must wear full firefighting clothing with eye shields down.
B: The ladder should be positioned so that it will break the desired window glass area when dropped against the window.
C:✔When the ladder strikes the glass, there should be firm contact between the member and the ladder.
D: As soon as the glass sections have fallen or are clear of the ladder, the member must stabilize the ladder to prevent its falling to the ground.
Explanation:
C) When the ladder strikes the glass, there should be NO contact between the member and the ladder.
C Note: The reason for this is that there is a great probability that the window glass will slide down the ladder beams. By the member maintaining a ‘no contact’ position, this reduces the chances of personal injury. Care should also be taken to ensure that no other personnel are in the ‘danger area’.
A Note: This will help prevent injury if struck by falling glass.
Lad 1 10.3.2
Which of the following 10 codes is used CORRECTLY below?
A: Members arriving at a small fire at a pier transmitted a 10-46 Code 1 signal.
B: Members arriving at a fire in the engine of a vehicle transmitted a 10-36 No Code.
C: Members arriving at a rubbish fire in the cellar of a commercial building transmitted a 10-22.
D: Members arriving at fire in a compactor or incinerator that extended to the shaft transmit a 10-77.
Which of the following 10 codes is used CORRECTLY below?
A:✔Members arriving at a small fire at a pier transmitted a 10-46 Code 1 signal.
B: Members arriving at a fire in the engine of a vehicle transmitted a 10-36 No Code.
C: Members arriving at a rubbish fire in the cellar of a commercial building transmitted a 10-22.
D: Members arriving at fire in a compactor or incinerator that extended to the shaft transmit a 10-77.
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAPTER 8 – RADIO SIGNALS
A IS CORRECT – 10-46 Code 1 – Any fire in maritime environment (example; vessel, dock, pier)
B – Vehicle fire is a 10-23 or 10-24
C – 10-22 is for an outside rubbish fire that has not communicated to a building.
D – Compactor or Incinerator Fire - Fire has not extended from compactor or shaft – 10-27.
When a Danger Zone has been established by using the red tape with black lettering, all members should not enter this area except when authorized by who?
A: Safety Chief
B: Rescue/Squad Officer
C: Company Officer
D: Sector Chief
When a Danger Zone has been established by using the red tape with black lettering, all members should not enter this area except when authorized by who?
A: Safety Chief
B: Rescue/Squad Officer
C: Company Officer
D:✔Sector Chief
Explanation:
Units are reminded that the danger zone should not be entered except to save life or authorized by the Incident Commander or Sector Chief. This applies at all times, to all members, during all stages of the operation
AUC 360 sec 2.3
Units are operating at an odor of gas from the kitchen area of an apartment in a multiple dwelling. The ladder company officer determines there is a leak at the stove and orders his irons firefighter to shut the appliance valve behind the stove. What is the correct way this should be done?
A: Turn the wing cock valve 1/4 turn clockwise.
B: Turn the wing cock valve 1/2 turn clockwise.
C: Turn the wing cock valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
D: Turn the wing cock valve 1/2 turn counter-clockwise.
Units are operating at an odor of gas from the kitchen area of an apartment in a multiple dwelling. The ladder company officer determines there is a leak at the stove and orders his irons firefighter to shut the appliance valve behind the stove. What is the correct way this should be done?
A: Turn the wing cock valve 1/4 turn clockwise.
B: Turn the wing cock valve 1/2 turn clockwise.
C:✔Turn the wing cock valve 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
D: Turn the wing cock valve 1/2 turn counter-clockwise.
Explanation:
Natural Gas 6.7.3 #1
If the Tower Ladder bucket makes contact with a building, structure or other obstruction, the likelihood of the bucket becoming wedged or stuck will dramatically increase and a potentially dangerous condition may present itself. Should this occur members in the bucket shall take each of the following actions except?
A: Verify all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness.
B: Notify the Incident Commander (transmitting a “MAYDAY” message after depressing the EAB) of the condition.
C: Remain low in the bucket; all members should immediately crouch, sit or otherwise remain low in the bucket to lower their center of gravity in anticipation of possible sudden, violent movements.
D: P.T.O. should remain engaged and the apparatus shut down.
If the Tower Ladder bucket makes contact with a building, structure or other obstruction, the likelihood of the bucket becoming wedged or stuck will dramatically increase and a potentially dangerous condition may present itself. Should this occur members in the bucket shall take each of the following actions except?
A: Verify all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness.
B:✔Notify the Incident Commander (transmitting a “MAYDAY” message after depressing the EAB) of the condition.
C: Remain low in the bucket; all members should immediately crouch, sit or otherwise remain low in the bucket to lower their center of gravity in anticipation of possible sudden, violent movements.
D: P.T.O. should remain engaged and the apparatus shut down.
Explanation:
B) Notify the Incident Commander (transmitting an “URGENT” message after depressing the EAB) of the condition.
B Note: EXAMPLE: “URGENT-URGENT-URGENT…Ladder 99 OV to Command with an URGENT.” Upon acknowledgment, transmit: “Ladder 99 OV URGENT… the bucket is wedged.”
Pending correction of the condition, the Incident Commander should make a HT announcement notifying all members that the Tower Ladder is unavailable for use.
C Note: The Incident Commander shall immediately formulate a rescue plan for the member(s) to safely exit the bucket. The plan should take into consideration the safest way for the member(s) to be removed.
D Note: The IC will assign a unit (Rescue or Squad, if available) to evaluate the structure and to assist in implementing the rescue plan. The IC will determine if any Ladder apparatus needs to be repositioned to ensure building coverage.
TL Ch 3 3.6
During your first tour as a new Lt., one of your firefighters walks into the officer to tell you about a hazing incident that just occurred in quarters. Which of the following actions is CORRECT for the new Lt to take?
A: Any reported hazing/bullying incident that would also be a crime will be reported directly to NYPD for investigation.
B: Alleged violations of this policy will be handled confidentially, however members cannot submit a hazing/bullying report anonymously to BITS or EEO.
C: Hazing or bullying that may also implicate or violate the department’s EEO policy need not be reported to EEO and are covered under the Anti Hazing/Anti Bullying policy.
D: 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.
During your first tour as a new Lt., one of your firefighters walks into the officer to tell you about a hazing incident that just occurred in quarters. Which of the following actions is CORRECT for the new Lt to take?
A: Any reported hazing/bullying incident that would also be a crime will be reported directly to NYPD for investigation.
B: Alleged violations of this policy will be handled confidentially, however members cannot submit a hazing/bullying report anonymously to BITS or EEO.
C: Hazing or bullying that may also implicate or violate the department’s EEO policy need not be reported to EEO and are covered under the Anti Hazing/Anti Bullying policy.
D: ✔ 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.
Explanation:
PA/ID 8 – CHAPTER 6 – ANTI-HAZING / ANTI-BULLYING POLICY D IS CORRECT 4.4.
A – Directly reported to DOI for investigation. 4.6
B – Members can submit anonymously. Members are encouraged to provide one’s name and contact information. 4.2
C – Hazing/Bullying that violates EEO Policy shall be reported directly to EEO office in accordance with the EEO Policy. 4.5
You just transmitted a 10-37-1 from an EMS run when one of your FFs informed you that there are two small dogs in the back bedroom of the private dwelling. There is no one else in the home, and the neighbors are all away for summer vacation. From the list below, the only correct action for you to take can be found in which choice
A: Contact the administrative Battalion
B: Contact the administrative Division
C: Contact NYCEM (OEM)
D: Contact the Animal Care Center though the dispatcher
You just transmitted a 10-37-1 from an EMS run when one of your FFs informed you that there are two small dogs in the back bedroom of the private dwelling. There is no one else in the home, and the neighbors are all away for summer vacation. From the list below, the only correct action for you to take can be found in which choice
A: Contact the administrative Battalion
B: Contact the administrative Division
C: Contact NYCEM (OEM)
D:✔Contact the Animal Care Center though the dispatcher
Explanation:
When encountering displaced pets/pet at the scene of a fire or emergency, the FDNY shall protect/secure the pet with a responsible party (owner, neighbor, building rep, NYPD, etc) if possible, and/or cover the pet remains and keep them out of view of the public and media. if reunification with the owner is not possible, the FDNY IC shall contact the Animal Care Center (ACC) through the respective borough dispatcher
AUC 361
Tidal conditions, wind conditions, and currents are some additional size-up concerns that must be considered during a surf rescue. Which point below describing a long-shore current (sweep tide) is incorrect?
A: A long shore current is an ocean current that moves perpendicular to the shore.
B: Long-shore currents are more pronounced at out-going tides.
C: The longer and straighter the beach is, the more powerful and swift the long-shore current will be.
D: Rescuers should enter the water upstream of the long shore current (sweep tide and swim with the current to reach the victim.
Tidal conditions, wind conditions, and currents are some additional size-up concerns that must be considered during a surf rescue. Which point below describing a long-shore current (sweep tide) is incorrect?
A:✔A long shore current is an ocean current that moves perpendicular to the shore.
B: Long-shore currents are more pronounced at out-going tides.
C: The longer and straighter the beach is, the more powerful and swift the long-shore current will be.
D: Rescuers should enter the water upstream of the long shore current (sweep tide and swim with the current to reach the victim.
Explanation:
A. A long shore current is an ocean current that moves PARALLEL to the shore.
Water Rescue 4 2.4, 2.4.2
The cockloft nozzle is a versatile tool when used under certain conditions. Of the following choices, each contains correct information regarding this tool with the exception of which choice?
A: The cockloft nozzle is equipped with two ½” outer stream tips (OSTs) which eliminates backpressure and enables the stream to reach in excess of 60 feet.
B: The cockloft nozzle is carried by all Divisions and Squad companies, as well as select Engines that carry a combination nozzle.
C: Any Engine company can be tasked with placing the cockloft nozzle into operation. Engine companies not trained in the use of the combination nozzle should continue to use the conventional cockloft nozzle.
D: The cockloft nozzle may also be used to extinguish fire vertically inside of a building (in a vertical shaft) or vertically on the outside of a building (for an EFIS fire) by placing the nozzle so that the OSTs are in a vertical position. When used in a vertical application to extinguish fire above, both ½” OSTs shall remain in place and not be removed.
The cockloft nozzle is a versatile tool when used under certain conditions. Of the following choices, each contains correct information regarding this tool with the exception of which choice?
A: The cockloft nozzle is equipped with two ½” outer stream tips (OSTs) which eliminates backpressure and enables the stream to reach in excess of 60 feet.
B: The cockloft nozzle is carried by all Divisions and Squad companies, as well as select Engines that carry a combination nozzle.
C: Any Engine company can be tasked with placing the cockloft nozzle into operation. Engine companies not trained in the use of the combination nozzle should continue to use the conventional cockloft nozzle.
D:✔The cockloft nozzle may also be used to extinguish fire vertically inside of a building (in a vertical shaft) or vertically on the outside of a building (for an EFIS fire) by placing the nozzle so that the OSTs are in a vertical position. When used in a vertical application to extinguish fire above, both ½” OSTs shall remain in place and not be removed.
Explanation:
D) The cockloft nozzle may also be used to extinguish fire vertically inside of a building (in a vertical shaft) or vertically on the outside of a building (for an EFIS fire) by placing the nozzle so that the OST’s are in a vertical position. When used in a vertical application to extinguish fire above, the ½” OST facing downward MAY be removed and capped with a shut-off, if deemed necessary. This is the ONLY time the ½” OST may be removed.
A Note: These two OST’s should not be removed when the nozzle is being used to extinguish fire in a horizontal area like a cockloft.
Eng Ch 7 Add 1 1.3, 2.1, 2.3
Following an incident in quarters that nearly ended in a fist fight between firefighters A & B and was witnessed by firefighters C & D, a Workplace Violence Report was necessary. Which of the following below is INCORRECT regarding the completion and filing of this report?
A: Firefighter C who witnessed the incident completed a Workplace Violence Report and gave it to the officer on duty for submission through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
B: Firefighter A who was involved in the incident requested that the officer complete a Workplace violence report for submission through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
C: Firefighter B who was involved in the incident, completed the Workplace Violence Report and had the officer submit it through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
D: Firefighter D who witnessed the incident but didn’t believe the officer would take corrective action submitted a Workplace Violence Report directly to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
Following an incident in quarters that nearly ended in a fist fight between firefighters A & B and was witnessed by firefighters C & D, a Workplace Violence Report was necessary. Which of the following below is INCORRECT regarding the completion and filing of this report?
A: Firefighter C who witnessed the incident completed a Workplace Violence Report and gave it to the officer on duty for submission through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
B:✔Firefighter A who was involved in the incident requested that the officer complete a Workplace violence report for submission through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
C: Firefighter B who was involved in the incident, completed the Workplace Violence Report and had the officer submit it through the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
D: Firefighter D who witnessed the incident but didn’t believe the officer would take corrective action submitted a Workplace Violence Report directly to the Workplace Violence Coordinator.
Explanation:
PA/ID 8 – CHAPTER 5 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY
B IS INCORRECT - THE EMPLOYEE shall submit a Workplace Violence Report (WPV-1), which is available on the Department Intranet, in hard copy format, to his/her immediate supervisor.
A - 10.2.1 Fire Department employees (or their duly designated employee representative) who have been the victim of, OR WHO HAVE WITNESSED a workplace violence incident such as a physical assault shall prepare a Workplace Violence Report and submit it to the reporting employee’s supervisor.
C - 11.1.1 Every supervisor who has received a Workplace Violence Report (or a verbal report) shall ensure that it is forwarded via the chain of command to the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator. All supervisors within the chain of command shall ensure that the report is forwarded on an expedited basis.
D - 10.4.1 If an employee reasonably believes in good faith that submitting a Workplace Violence Prevention Report to a supervisor would not result in corrective action, the employee may submit the Workplace Violence Report directly to the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator.
