Exam 2 Flashcards
Question 1:
While responding to a High Energy Line Break (HELB) at a Con Edison Steam Generating Plant, an Incident Commander would be correct to be aware of all of the following except?
A:Only enter a Con Edison Steam Generating Plant without Con Ed personnel when there is a life hazard.
B: The Con Edison White Hat can remain at the Command Post as a Technical Specialist.
C:Plant personnel will mitigate the emergency. FDNY should only enter the plant to perform search and rescue for missing plant personnel.
D: Contact the Con Edison White Hat who can provide critical information and an escort if entry is necessary, as well as provide a personnel accountability report to see if anyone is missing.
A
Explanation:
Never enter a Con Edison generating plant without Con Ed personnel. Instead, respond to the designated mustering site outside the plant.
EP Steam 4.1
Question 2:
Its Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 9x6 tour when you receive a response ticket for a possible leak in the Buckeye Pipeline at approximately 1000 hrs. You, the first arriving BC should know that all of the following procedures at this incident are correct except?
A: While en-route, the BC received information that the leak is confirmed a distance from the original box location and he transmitted a 2nd alarm for box location closest to the new location
B: The first arriving BC established an Operations Post at a location close to the confirmed leak
C: Chief Officers responding on the initial alarm, unless otherwise instructed, shall initially respond to the rendezvous location designated on the assignment card
D: The first arriving BC initial action is to have units shut down the valves for the purpose of isolating the leak and decreasing the amount of fuel spilled
B
Explanation:
AUC 149 pages 13-15
When the leak is located, a COMMAND POST will be established at a location consistent with operational procedures
AUC 150 (Iroquois pipeline sec 7.2.5) “When the leak is located, the IC will establish an OPERATIONS POST at a location consistent with existing conditions”
Question 3:
Light, Medium, & Heavy Clutter are fire scene characteristics we frequently deal with. Of the following, which choices correctly describe medium clutter conditions? 1-Entrances & interior pathways will be partially blocked hampering movement. **2-Smoke/CO detectors will not likely be present or operating correctly. **3-Primary searches possible but delayed. Secondary searches will be delayed. **4-Fire load may exceed the capability of landlines. ***5-Minimal concern for entrapment, structural issues or unusual fire spread.
A: 2,4,5 are Correct
B: 1,3,4 are Correct
C: 3,4,5 are Correct
D: 2,3,4 are Correct
B
Explanation:
Safety Bulletin 92 Page 3.
All of these choices are from the chart on Page 3.
Option 1 is listed under the access/egress section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 3 is listed under the search section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 4 is listed under the suppression section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 2 is listed under the heavy clutter characteristics.
Option 5 is listed under the light clutter characteristics.
Question 4:
Members drilling on the Pak-Tracker know that it is a relatively new tool and highly testable. Which of the following pieces of information is correct in reference to the Pak-Tracker?
A: When the signal strength rises above the 50 percent level, the row of LEDs will begin to light starting with red at the top, yellow in the middle and green at the bottom
B: Always move toward the highest relative signal strength displayed
C: Always pause 5 to 6 seconds for a reading
D: Use the Pak-Tracker in a sweeping motion, very quickly, in a horizontal direction first
B
Explanation:
Training Bulletin SCBA, Addendum 8
A.When the signal strength rises above the 50 percent level, the row of LEDs will begin to light starting with red at the bottom, yellow in the middle, and green at the top (sec 7.6)
***Opposite of a traffic light signal
B. sec 7.9
C. Always pause 3 to 4 seconds for a reading (sec 7.9)
D. Use the Pak-Tracker in a sweeping motion, very slowly, in a horizontal direction first. Sweep vertically if the signal may be coming from a higher or lower floor in the building (sec 7.8)
Question 5:
You, the BC, receive a response ticket for a severe flooding condition during a severe storm at the intersection of Queens blvd and 63 drive. You have three engines and two ladder companies on scene and decide to implement dewatering operations because you can immediately alleviate dangerous traffic conditions. Shortly into the operation, you realize that more companies are needed above the first alarm. Your next coarse of action is to?
A: Transmit a 2nd alarm
B: Notify the DC
C: Notify the Command Chief after business hours
D: Notify the Borough Commander during business hours
B
Explanation:
AUC 159 add 9 sec 2.4
2.4 Assignment of units above a first alarm assignment for dewatering operations must be approved by a DC
There is only 4 times that we can dewater during a severe storm….look at sec 2.3
1-Where major safety and dangerous traffic problems can be alleviated by immediately beginning the dewatering of major streets and highways that have been flooded by the storm
2-Where lives are endangered, such as, but not limited to; hospitals, nursing homes, and similar type occupancies
3-Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard, such as; flood or rising water in close proximity to live electrical equipment or service, which cannot be disconnected safely
4- Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable commitment of resources
Question 6:
The HT model XTS3500 is equipped with an orange Emergency Alert Button on the base unit and the remote mic. The orange button is used when a member needs to transmit an emergency message boosting the wattage from 2 watts to 5 watts. In regard to the orange Emergency Alert Button, it can be activated by depressing and holding it for approximately _____ second(s) and deactivated by depressing and holding for ____ second(s).
A: 1, 1/2
B: 1, 3
C: 2, 3
D: 1/2, 2
D
Explanation:
Comm ch 9 Add 4 sec 3.1, 3.3
Question 7: The recorder in the battalion vehicle becomes operational shortly after the vehicle is started. It is necessary to observe the LCD display located in the center console to ensure the unit is operational. All of the following messages that would appear on the LCD screen that would prompt the BC to notify AAT Communications can be found below except? A: Memory low B: Low Buffer C: Overwriting D: Start up failure
A
Explanation:
Communications Ch 9 add 1 sec 3.1
Memory FULL
If one of the following messages appears on the LCD screen, notify AAT Communications at (718) 605-2700 upon return to quarters: • START UP FAILURE • LOW BUFFER • MEMORY FULL • OVERWRITING
Question 8:
You are a newly promoted BC working in Battalion 3, quartered with Engine 100. At 1314 hours Engine 100 responds to a Class “E” alarm at a local high-rise office building and you decide to monitor the alarm. In accordance with the FDNY’s policy on “Reduced Response E & J Alarms,” you would be correct in all of the following actions except?
A: If the preliminary report is not received in a reasonable time frame (5-10 minutes), contact the dispatcher and request a preliminary report.
B: Engine 100 is responsible for the required NYFIRS.
C: You may respond, based on your discretion. If you respond, the dispatcher shall be notified.
D: If the report from Engine 100 indicates that the alarm is for a 10-35 or 10-92 and such signal is transmitted, you will return to service.
B
Explanation:
Battalions are responsible for any required NYFIRS.
ABC 5-94 3.2-3.6
Question 9: When the EFAS program starts, it is programmed to automatically download the latest version of the Spare Radio Database. This will be indicated in the bottom center of the task bar in what color letters? A: Yellow B: Green C: Blue D: Red
B
Explanation:
Comm ch 9 add 3 sec 4.2
The date, time, and the most current list will show in green letters
Question 10: A BC should know that the most common type of peaked roof found in lightweight PD construction is the \_\_\_\_\_. A: Open-web lightweight steel truss B: Open-web lightweight composite truss C: Open-web lightweight wood truss D: Laminated wooden I-beams
C
Explanation:
PD Ch 6 sec 2.2.5 A
Question 11:
You are on scene of a major collapse and have just been ordered to supervise the breaching of a masonry wall on the exposure 2 side of the building. While supervising operations, and according to Brannigan, it would incorrect to think that?
A: If parts of the wall crumble easily while operating, the breaching operation should be haulted
B: A triangular hole should be made
C: Loads coming down a wall to an opening such as a door or window, (a vertical path) should not be followed because the load splits on both sides of the opening
D: While breaching, a wall column is discovered indicating that the members can continue operations in that area
D
Explanation:
Brannigan ch 2
stop breaching operations immediately
Question 12: The FAST Group plays a crucial role in rescuing members in distress. If a Chief Officer is not available initially, which member below may temporarily be designated the FAST Group Supervisor? A: Fast Truck Officer B: SOC Unit Officer C: Engine Officer D: Senior Truck Chauffeur
B
Explanation:
MMID ch 5 2.2.3
If a Chief Officer is not available initially, a SOC Unit Officer may temporarily be designated the FAST Group Supervisor.
If sectors have been established, the immediate Sector Supervisor of the member(s) reported missing is a logical choice for this assignment. Another Chief Officer should replace the Sector Supervisor. If a Sector Supervisor is not used, one of the additional chiefs assigned on the transmission of signal 10-66 shall be used as the FAST Group Supervisor.
Question 13:
You the BC, just went 10-84 and assumed command at the scene of a major collapse. According to Chief Dunn, one of the ICs 1st actions must be to what?
A: Restrict access to the area
B: Establish a communications network
C: Order a company officer to establish a staging area
D: Have units provide an estimated number of victims
A
Explanation:
Dunn Ch 18
Question 14:
Tower Ladder’s 7, 107, 115 and 138 were ordered into operation by a staff chief at a 6th alarm cockloft fire in the Bronx. Proper tower ladder positioning at this fire was imperative. Which is the only correct statement regarding TL positioning below?
A: If apparatus is not level, lower the jacks and outrigger on the low side first, then the jacks and outrigger on the high side until the unit is level as possible.
B: A difference of slightly over 15 feet from front to rear of the apparatus is approximately a 4% slope.
C: To judge that outriggers will clear all obstructions, a 10-ft. hook may be used as a gauge.
D: When overhauling, the top of the basket railing should be positioned slightly above the work area,
A
Explanation:
A. TL sec 2.1.4
B. TL sec 3.4.6 - A difference of slightly over 5-1/2 feet from front to rear of the apparatus is approximately a 15% slope.
C. TL sec 2.1.7 - To judge that outriggers will clear all obstructions, a 6-ft. hook may be used as a gauge.
D. TL sec 7.1.2 - The top of the basket railing should be positioned slightly below the work area
Question 15:
While on duty in Battalion 30, a detailed firefighter working in the unit you a quartered with asks you for advice regarding some offensive material he found posted in the men’s bathroom. You would be correct to advise the member of all of the following except?
A: Do not attempt to remove the offensive material but ask an Officer or the EEO Officer to have the item(s) removed.
B: The evidence should be dated by the Officer and forwarded to the EEO Officer; telephone notification to the EEO Officer is not required.
C: Upon receipt of offensive material, the EEO Officer will send acknowledgment to the Officer and/or complainant
D: It is essential to seek support to help alleviate the frustration and helplessness that often result from harassment/discrimination and/or sexual harassment/discrimination.
B
Explanation:
The evidence should be dated by the Officer and forwarded to the EEO Officer, after telephone notification.
TB EEO 3.1
Question 16: A severe storm is about to hit the the five Boroughs. You call each of your units under your command and remind them that the depth of the water to be crossed for first line units should not exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ inches? A: 10 inches B: 15 inches C: 18 inches D: 24 inches E: 50 inches
C 18' Explanation: AUC 159 sec 5.4.3 50 inches is for FDNY Hi-Axle vehicles
