Exam 2 Flashcards by William Moran

The incident of brush fires is usually greatest during which time of year?
A: Summer season

B: Spring and Summer seasons

C: Summer and Fall seasons

D: Spring and Fall seasons

Question 1:
The incident of brush fires is usually greatest during which time of year?
A: Summer season

B: Spring and Summer seasons

C: Summer and Fall seasons

D:✔Spring and Fall seasons

Explanation:
In anticipation of this problem, Brush Fire Units (BFUs) assigned to Staten island Borough Command are staffed independently on 9X6 tours, from March 17th through April 30th and October 17th through November 30th
AUC 151 sec 3.1

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You are working a 9X6 tour in E200 and are assigned as “E200S” to a fire in a high rise office building. You would be correct to assume you will be operating as a?
A: Systems Control Unit

B: Communications Unit

C: Satellite Unit

D: Decon Engine

You are working a 9X6 tour in E200 and are assigned as “E200S” to a fire in a high rise office building. You would be correct to assume you will be operating as a?
A: Systems Control Unit

B:✔Communications Unit

C: Satellite Unit

D: Decon Engine

Explanation:
Comm Ch 2 p37

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The service life of a SCBA air cylinder can be found in which choice?
A: 5 years

B: 10 years

C: 15 years

D: 20 years

The service life of a SCBA air cylinder can be found in which choice?
A: 5 years

B: 10 years

C:✔15 years

D: 20 years

Explanation:
The date of manufacture is listed on the SCOTT label by month and year. The service life of an air cylinder is 15 years. If a manufacture date is greater than 15 years, the cylinder must be removed from service, bled down, tagged, and returned to MSU
Training Bulletins SCBA sec 3.2.3

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First alarm units are operating at a fully involved brownstone building with fire reported in exposure 2, a similar attached brownstone. Which of the following hoselines was deployed correctly?
A: The second line was stretched to exposure 2.

B: The third line was stretched to supply TL.

C: The third line was stretched to exposure 2.

D: The second hoseline was stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building

B: The third line was stretched to supply TL.

C:✔The third line was stretched to exposure 2.

D: The second hoseline was stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building

Explanation:
First line: Advanced into fire building.
Second line: Advanced into fire building as back-up hoseline.
Third line may be:
1) Advanced into fire building.
2) IF FIRE REPORTED IN EXPOSURE, stretched to that exposure.
3) IF NO FIRE REPORTED IN THE EXPOSURES, stretched through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building.
Brownstone 3.4

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There are a lot of items used for Logistic support found at the emergency exits nearest the under-river tubes. Which item listed below is NOT specifically found at or near this location?
A: Emergency Evacuation Devices.

B: Blue Light

C: Standpipe Section Valves

D: Standpipe Siameses

B:✔Blue Light

C: Standpipe Section Valves

D: Standpipe Siameses

Explanation:
UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS
A – Correct – EED’s are located at the base of emergency exit stairs nearest the under-river tubes. 9A-9C 2.7.2
B – Incorrect – Not listed - Blue Lights are found near the emergency power removal boxes, approximately 600 feet apart 2.9.4
C – Correct – Standpipe section valves are often found at the base of emergency exits & every 600 feet in the tube. 2.7.1 figure 8A
D – Correct – Siameses are usually located at the emergency exits closest to the river. 2.7.1.

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The only correct procedure when using the Vehicle Recovery Strap can be found in which choice?
A: The Vehicle Recovery Strap is only to be used on Department and Civilian vehicles when stuck in deep snow

B: The Vehicle Recovery Strap can be used to remove Engine or Ladder apparatus when stuck in deep snow

C: If the stuck vehicle is an ambulance with a patient, recovery may be attempted as long as the patient is not Critical

D: The Vehicle Recovery Strap shall never be attached to the front or rear bumper

B: The Vehicle Recovery Strap can be used to remove Engine or Ladder apparatus when stuck in deep snow

C: If the stuck vehicle is an ambulance with a patient, recovery may be attempted as long as the patient is not Critical

D:✔The Vehicle Recovery Strap shall never be attached to the front or rear bumper

Explanation:
Training Bulletins Apparatus C-2 add 3
A- Department vehicles…sec 1.1
B- Shall not exceed 20,000 lbs….Battalion vehicles and ambulances are under 20,000 lbs …Engine and Ladder exceed this amount…..sec 2.2 and 2.3
C- Patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to vehicle recovery use..sec 5.5.note
D- 3.1

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At a chemical attack in a subway station, the second arriving Ladder “team 1” is assigned which duty?
A: Back-Up

B: Evacuation and Hazard Assessment

C: Evacuation to Gross Decon

D: Site Access Control

At a chemical attack in a subway station, the second arriving Ladder “team 1” is assigned which duty?
A: Back-Up

B: Evacuation and Hazard Assessment

C:✔Evacuation to Gross Decon

D: Site Access Control

Explanation:
ERP Add 2 6.5

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Question 8:
The correct size of a cockloft in a Brownstone with a flat roof can be found in which choice?
A: Approximately 1’ to 2’ in height and pitched towards the rear of the building

B: Approximately 2’ to 3’ in height and pitched towards the rear of the building

C: Approximately 3’ to 4’ in height and pitched towards the front

D: Approximately 4’ to 6’ in height and pitched towards the rear

Question 8:
The correct size of a cockloft in a Brownstone with a flat roof can be found in which choice?
A: Approximately 1’ to 2’ in height and pitched towards the rear of the building

B:✔Approximately 2’ to 3’ in height and pitched towards the rear of the building

C: Approximately 3’ to 4’ in height and pitched towards the front

D: Approximately 4’ to 6’ in height and pitched towards the rear

Explanation:
Brownstones sec 2.2.18

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Your engine company is taking up from the scene of a CFR response where you treated an elderly male for shortness of breath. As you’re about to leave the scene, the patients daughter approaches you and states that $500 is missing from her dresser drawer. You then take the following actions. Which one is incorrect?
A: You immediately direct your members to search the premises from which the $500 is reported missing.

B: While your members are searching, you obtain from the complainant the information required on the form BF-26.

C: If it is alleged that the property was taken by a fire department employee, the Inspector General must be notified.

D: If the $500 is not found, but it is not alleged that it was take by a fire department employee, you direct the complainant to notify the Police Department.

B:✔While your members are searching, you obtain from the complainant the information required on the form BF-26.

C: If it is alleged that the property was taken by a fire department employee, the Inspector General must be notified.

D: If the $500 is not found, but it is not alleged that it was take by a fire department employee, you direct the complainant to notify the Police Department.

Explanation:
B. IF THE PROPERTY IS NOT FOUND, AND THE COMPLAINANT ALLEGES THAT THE PROPERTY WAS AT THE SCENE PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, the IC must obtain from the complainant, information required on form BF-26.

Regulations Ch 11: 11.3.16

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During which of the following scenarios is the Engine Company operating within department guidelines while on CFR-D responses?
A: ESU is operating at a pedestrian struck when Engine 1 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, no assistance is needed from the company, so the officer enters 10-91 and goes 10-8 prior to the arrival of EMS.

B: ESU is operating at a man-under when Engine 2 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, assistance is required so the Engine officer assumes medical authority until the arrival of EMS.

C: ESU arrives at a car accident after the arrival of Engine 3. After a brief exchange, the ESU EMT’s insist on assuming patient care. The Engine Officer refuses and retains medical authority until the arrival of EMS.

D: ESU arrives at the scene of a Cardiac Arrest after the arrival of Engine 4 and despite not having a SAED, insists on assuming patient care. The Engine officer agrees and turns over patient care to the ESU EMT’s prior to the arrival of EMS.

During which of the following scenarios is the Engine Company operating within department guidelines while on CFR-D responses?
A:✔ESU is operating at a pedestrian struck when Engine 1 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, no assistance is needed from the company, so the officer enters 10-91 and goes 10-8 prior to the arrival of EMS.

B: ESU is operating at a man-under when Engine 2 arrives at the location. After a brief exchange, assistance is required so the Engine officer assumes medical authority until the arrival of EMS.

Explanation:
CFRD CHAPTER 2
A – Correct 4.13
B – Incorrect – 4.13 – If assistance is required, ESU EMT’s shall have medical authority at the scene until the arrival of an ambulance.
C – Incorrect – 4.13.1 – If the ESU EMT’s assumes the role of higher level pre-hospital care provider and assumes responsibility for patient care, the company shall release the patient to ESU.
D – Incorrect – 4.13.1 – If ESU is not equipped with a SAED, the CFRD unit shall retain patient care responsibilities as per the regional coordination of Pre-hospital resources protocols.
MM

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Officers should be aware that the “primary” Interoperability Channel to be used with cooperating agencies in the NY region is?
A: UTAC 42D

B: UCALL40D

C: UTAC41D

D: UCALL43D

Officers should be aware that the “primary” Interoperability Channel to be used with cooperating agencies in the NY region is?
A:✔UTAC 42D

B: UCALL40D

C: UTAC41D

D: UCALL43D

Explanation:
Comm 14 Add 4 2.1

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All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure that such pumps are placed on the apparatus, in the space previously determined for this purpose, how many hours prior to the storms predicted impact?
A: 48 hours

B: 24 hours

C: 12 hours

D: 6 hours

B: 24 hours

C: 12 hours

D: 6 hours

Explanation:
AUC 159 sec 5.2.3

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You’re a company officer conducting a drill with your members on the proper placement of portable ladders. After one of your members places a ladder to the roof a 3-story MD, you estimate the distance from the base of the ladder to the top of its support to be approximately 24 feet. In order to obtain the proper 75-degree angle you should direct this member to place the base of the ladder ___ feet from the vertical plane.
A: 4

B: 6

C: 8

D: 12

B:✔6

C: 8

D: 12

Explanation:
A simple formula to obtain a 75-degree angle is to place the base of the ladder at a distance from the vertical plane equal to 1/4 the total working length of the ladder.
The working length is the distance from the base of the ladder to the top of its support.

36’/4 = 9’

Portable Ladders 7.3

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The third arriving engine company has a list of responsibilities upon arrival at a collapse operation. Which choice below is the only responsibility specifically assigned to the 3rd Engine?
A: Supervise Apparatus Placement

B: Ensure a 3½ supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder.

C: Assist in the removal of lightly buried victims.

D: Assist in performing a scene survey.

B: Ensure a 3½ supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder.

C:✔Assist in the removal of lightly buried victims.

D: Assist in performing a scene survey.

Explanation:
COLLAPSE OPERATIONS
A – Second arriving Engine 7.3
B – Second Arriving Engine 7.3
C – Correct – 7.4
D – First Arriving Ladder Company 7.5
MM

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After an identity appears on the LCD display, a Pak-tracker receiver can then be locked onto the PASS signal of an individual SCBA and used as a tracking device to find a member in distress. It is important to understand that a Pak-Tracker receiver can lock onto how many SCBA(s) at a time?
A: 1

B: 2

C: 5

D: 10

B: 2

C: 5

D: 10

Explanation:
Training Bulletins SCBA add 8 sec 5.4

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A placard on the number “6” on it would indicate which hazardous material?
A: Flammable liquid

B: Radioactive

C: Corrosive

D: Poison

A placard on the number “6” on it would indicate which hazardous material?
A: Flammable liquid

B: Radioactive

C: Corrosive

D:✔Poison

Explanation:
Acronym: Every Good Fire-Lieutenant’s Standard Operating Procedure Requires Coordinated Methods.
1. Explosives
2. Gases (compressed)
3. Flammable Liquids
4. Solids (flammable)
5. Oxidizers
6. Poisons
7. Radioactive
8. Corrosives
9. Misc. Dangerous Goods
HM 2 2.1

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The primary means of communication for the Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) Task Forces, which may be activated due to major storms, power blackouts, and other complex incidents can be found in which choice?
A: Department Administrative Radio System (DARS)

B: 800 MHz Radio

C: Cell phone

D: Department Radio

B: 800 MHz Radio

C: Cell phone

D: Department Radio

Explanation:
Primary- DARS
Alternative- 800 MHz
Contingency- Cell phone 
Emergency- Department Radio 
AUC 159 add 8 sec 4.1

In order to utilize the aerial ladder effectively, members must have a proper understanding of how the ladder should be positioned relative to the objective. Which of the following statements describes aerial ladder positioning correctly?
A: Recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 2” to 6”. In the case of rescue, use the 6” positioning.

B: At a very extreme angle, e.g., placing the ladder to the roof of a seven story building, ensure the ladder does not touch the building.

C: Place the ladder alongside the fire escape with the tip 2” away from the face of the building and slightly above the fire escape balcony railing.

D: When positioning the ladder at a window the ladder tip may extend 5” over the window sill which will allow for unimpeded access and egress at the window.

B: At a very extreme angle, e.g., placing the ladder to the roof of a seven story building, ensure the ladder does not touch the building.

C: Place the ladder alongside the fire escape with the tip 2” away from the face of the building and slightly above the fire escape balcony railing.

D:✔When positioning the ladder at a window the ladder tip may extend 5” over the window sill which will allow for unimpeded access and egress at the window.

Explanation:
A. In the case of rescue, use the 2” POSITIONING
B. …allow the ladder to BARELY TOUCH THE BUILDING
C. …1 TO 3 FEET ABOVE the fire escape railing

NOTE D: WHEN POSITIONING A LADDER AT A WINDOW, THE PLACEMENT MUST ALLOW FOR UNIMPEDED ACCESS AND EGRESS AT THIS WINDOW. THEREFORE, THE LADDER TIP SHOULD BE LESS THAN 6” OVER THE WINDOW SILL.

Aerial Ladders 3.1.5; 3.1.6; 3.3.1

When members are performing the tactic ventilation for search, they must comply with certain procedures to ensure their own safety. Which procedure mentioned below is incorrect?
A: Prior to venting the windows for access, the member must determine if the ventilation profile indicates that the area is tenable for search and does not pose a high risk to the member.

B: Once a decision has been made and approval has been granted to enter, the member should clear out the window for access and be cognizant that a new flow path has been created.

C: Upon completion of clearing the window, the member should immediately enter the window and probe the immediate area for potential victims.

D: When using a fire escape for access to different floors, never vent a window that could allow fire to cut off the line of retreat.

B: Once a decision has been made and approval has been granted to enter, the member should clear out the window for access and be cognizant that a new flow path has been created.

C:✔Upon completion of clearing the window, the member should immediately enter the window and probe the immediate area for potential victims.

D: When using a fire escape for access to different floors, never vent a window that could allow fire to cut off the line of retreat.

Explanation:
C. Upon completion of clearing the window AND BEFORE ENTERING, reassess the smoke and heat condition to determine if the area is still tenable. If conditions now prevent access, immediately notify the Ladder Company officer of this situation.

Ladders 3: 5.7.3 Page 50; 5.7.5

You are a covering Lt on duty and firefighter Moss walks into the office looking to withdraw from the CFRD program. He is a 19-year veteran of the department. You quickly look his eligibility and the criteria to withdraw and make the following statements. Which one is CORRECT?
A: He is a first-grade firefighter appointed in 2000 and can therefore opt out.

B: There are 20 firefighters assigned to the company (including 4 on long term medical leave and 4 others on long term light duty) and can therefore opt out.

C: His certification expires in 60 days, in time to submit a written request to the Chief of Operations and can therefore opt out.

D: He has to notify a regularly assigned officer of his intentions to withdraw.

You are a covering Lt on duty and firefighter Moss walks into the office looking to withdraw from the CFRD program. He is a 19-year veteran of the department. You quickly look his eligibility and the criteria to withdraw and make the following statements. Which one is CORRECT?
A:✔He is a first-grade firefighter appointed in 2000 and can therefore opt out.

B: There are 20 firefighters assigned to the company (including 4 on long term medical leave and 4 others on long term light duty) and can therefore opt out.

C: His certification expires in 60 days, in time to submit a written request to the Chief of Operations and can therefore opt out.

D: He has to notify a regularly assigned officer of his intentions to withdraw.

Explanation:
CFR-D CHAPTER 1
A – Correct – First Grade Firefighter 3.3.1A
B – Incorrect – 14 or more CFR-D qualified firefighters not including members who do not have full duty status 3.3.1B
C – Incorrect – Forwards a written request to the Chief of Operations at least 90 days prior to the expiration of his or her CFR-D certification. 3.3.1D
D – Incorrect – Has to notify the Company Commander 3.3.1C
MM

Members of a busy Bronx ladder company are discussing the options the roof firefighter has for accessing the roof of an old law tenement. Of the following choices, which is the safest and most dependable method?
A: Tower Ladder

B: Aerial Ladder

C: Adjoining building

D: Rear fire escape

B: Aerial Ladder

C:✔Adjoining building

D: Rear fire escape

Explanation:
Ladders 3 3.2.6

Note: The interior stairs are NEVER used

Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the Drag Rescue Device (DRD) with 1 rescuer?
A: The DRD is designed for horizontal drag only; no other application shall be attempted.

B: The DRD handle is located just under the collar on the back of the bunker coat and is protected by a flap held in place by Velcro and two snaps.

C: To deploy the DRD handle, locate and pull the reflective activation tab which is connected to the DRD handle.

D: Members may be dragged up stairways utilizing the DRD.

B: The DRD handle is located just under the collar on the back of the bunker coat and is protected by a flap held in place by Velcro and two snaps.

C: To deploy the DRD handle, locate and pull the reflective activation tab which is connected to the DRD handle.

D:✔Members may be dragged up stairways utilizing the DRD.

Explanation:
Members should NOT be dragged up stairs utilizing the DRD.
MMID Ch 3 Add 2
MMID ch 3 Add 4 sec 3.1 D states with 2 rescuers the DRD can be used to carry members up or down stairs
1 rescuer = dragged
2 rescuers = carried

During periods of severe storm emergencies the FDNY may be called upon to rescue numerous stranded civilians who become trapped due to rising, but non-flowing, flood waters, referred to as still water. From the list below, choose the incorrect Still Water Operation.
A: Members of Water Rescue Companies trained in the use of Cold Water Suits shall don the suits prior to commencing operations. The remaining members of the Water Rescue Team shall be equipped with waders and a PFD. No member shall enter the water unless equipped with a Cold Water Suit or waders and a PFD

B: If possible, stranded victims should be removed to the Water Rescue Company’s point of entry

C: The assisting Engine Company will not enter the water to assist

D: The maximum capacity of the 14’ foot, 140 lb. Flat Bottom boat used during Still Water Operations is 2 persons or 300 lbs

B: If possible, stranded victims should be removed to the Water Rescue Company’s point of entry

C: The assisting Engine Company will not enter the water to assist

D:✔The maximum capacity of the 14’ foot, 140 lb. Flat Bottom boat used during Still Water Operations is 2 persons or 300 lbs

Explanation:
3 persons or 380 lbs….test writers often reference pictures
Look at choice C…..this is true….The assisting Engine Company will not enter the water to assist. Instead, they will remain at the entry point with their CFRD equipment to assist with the removal of victims from the Flat Bottom Boat, perform patient assessment, and provide treatment when indicated.
AUC 159 add 7

The correct tool assignment for the first arriving OV FF at a top floor fire in a Brownstone can be found in which choice?
A: 6’ hook, Halligan tool, LSR, Flashlight, HT

B: 6’ hook, Halligan tool, Flashlight, HT

C: 6’ hook, Saw, Flashlight, HT

D: Halligan tool, Saw, Flashlight, HT

The correct tool assignment for the first arriving OV FF at a top floor fire in a Brownstone can be found in which choice?
A: 6’ hook, Halligan tool, LSR, Flashlight, HT

B: 6’ hook, Halligan tool, Flashlight, HT

C: 6’ hook, Saw, Flashlight, HT

D:✔Halligan tool, Saw, Flashlight, HT

Explanation:
Other than top floor fires in a Brownstone, the OV FF tool assignment; 6’ hook, Halligan tool, Flashlight, HT
For top floor fires, the saw is taken in place of the hook
Brownstones sec 2.6.E

The incorrect procedure when operating at a multiple dwelling can be found in which choice? A: Officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into open shafts B: In an effort not to break windows unnecessarily, windows should be opened 2/3's from the top and 1/3 from the bottom to allow heat and smoke to vent and cool air to enter the room C: It is the responsibility of the 1st Ladder Company to arrive to determine the location of the fire, whether it is extending and, if so, where it is extending D: When serious fires occur on the top floor or in the cockloft, it may be necessary to cut openings in the roof to ventilate and stop the horizontal spread of the fire

The incorrect procedure when operating at a multiple dwelling can be found in which choice? A:✔Officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into open shafts B: In an effort not to break windows unnecessarily, windows should be opened 2/3's from the top and 1/3 from the bottom to allow heat and smoke to vent and cool air to enter the room C: It is the responsibility of the 1st Ladder Company to arrive to determine the location of the fire, whether it is extending and, if so, where it is extending D: When serious fires occur on the top floor or in the cockloft, it may be necessary to cut openings in the roof to ventilate and stop the horizontal spread of the fire ``` Explanation: Multiple Dwellings A- No material shall be thrown onto roofs of building setbacks or into NARROW shafts....sec 3.3.4 B- 3.3.3 C- 3.3.6 D- 3.3.7 ```

The most correct signal to transmit as the 1st arriving officer for 2 floors of fire in an OLT can be found in which choice? A: 10-75 only B: 10-75 with an extra engine and truck C: 2nd alarm on arrival D: 3rd alarm on arrival

The most correct signal to transmit as the 1st arriving officer for 2 floors of fire in an OLT can be found in which choice? A: 10-75 only B:✔10-75 with an extra engine and truck C: 2nd alarm on arrival D: 3rd alarm on arrival Explanation: 2 floors of fire in a OLT or NLT 10-75 extra engine and truck Multiple Dwellings sec 3.4.6

At a hazardous materials spill in a warehouse, you would be correct to know the designation of the first arriving Ladder “team 2” to be? A: Utility Control B: Information Resources C: Hazard Identification D: Site Access Control

At a hazardous materials spill in a warehouse, you would be correct to know the designation of the first arriving Ladder “team 2” to be? A: Utility Control B:✔Information Resources C: Hazard Identification D: Site Access Control Explanation: ERP 11.1.6

Which of the following statements provides correct information pertaining to the description of Queen Anne private dwellings? A: Braced frame construction is most common and early attempts at built-in fire stopping are negated by poor workmanship, open holes for house service lines etc. B: Large open stairs in the living room connect the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. C: A narrow rear or side stair may lead directly to the 3rd floor from the 1st floor. D: The fire escape will be attached to a non-combustible wall. Careful consideration should be given to its use due to age, or if that wall is exposed to or involved in fire.

Which of the following statements provides correct information pertaining to the description of Queen Anne private dwellings? A: Braced frame construction is most common and early attempts at built-in fire stopping are negated by poor workmanship, open holes for house service lines etc. B: Large open stairs in the living room connect the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors. C:✔A narrow rear or side stair may lead directly to the 3rd floor from the 1st floor. D: The fire escape will be attached to a non-combustible wall. Careful consideration should be given to its use due to age, or if that wall is exposed to or involved in fire. Explanation: A. BALLOON frame construction is most common… B. …1st and 2nd floors. D. The fire escape will be attached to a COMBUSTIBLE wall… PD Chapter 1 3.3

Lt. Citation is conducting a drill on a fire escape stretch using the company’s utility rope. The scenario involves a fire on the fifth-floor rear of a six-story old law tenement multiple dwelling. Which point made during the evolution is correct? A: The nozzle firefighter positions himself on the fifth floor balcony and begins pulling line up via the utility rope. B: The back-up firefighter remains at ground level of the apparatus to secure the rope prior to ascending the fire escape. C: Once sufficient line is in position, the control firefighter can ascend the fire escape and join the nozzle team. D:✔The line must be secured with hose straps on alternate floors, beginning with the floor below the fire. Explanation: ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 8 A – Incorrect – Nozzle positions himself/herself on the floor below the fire. 8.15.1 B – Incorrect – The control firefighter remains at ground level to secure the rope to the hose. 8.15.1 C – Incorrect – Once sufficient line is hoisted and the line is charged then the control firefighter can ascend the fire escape and join the nozzle team. 8.15.1 D – Correct 8.15.3 MM

Natural gas is a hazardous material classified as a “Flammable Gas” and exhibits the following properties. Which property is listed correctly? A: When natural gas ignites, it undergoes a rapid decrease in volume. If confined, the pressure, due to the volume change, will create an explosive force. B: Natural gas is colorless and has a natural “rotting” smell. C:✔Natural gas is significantly lighter than air. D: Regardless of the mixture, the explosive range of natural gas is 5%-15%. Explanation: A. …it undergoes a rapid INCREASE in volume… B. …colorless and ODORLESS: however, to aid in detection, MERCAPTAN IS ADDED to natural gas as an odorant giving it a “rotting” smell. D. DEPENDING on the mixture… Natural Gas Section 3

During size-up, which observed ventilation profile would be LEAST likely to indicate a wind impacted fire condition? A: Fire and smoke venting horizontally B: Fire and smoke venting outwards and upwards C: Fire and smoke pulsing from an opening D: Fire and smoke venting downward Explanation: Fire and smoke should be venting outwards and upwards. If the smoke and fire are venting downward, horizontally or pulsing from an opening in the building, this indicates the fire conditions may be wind impacted. Vent 4.1

During size-up, which observed ventilation profile would be LEAST likely to indicate a wind impacted fire condition? A: Fire and smoke venting horizontally B:✔Fire and smoke venting outwards and upwards C: Fire and smoke pulsing from an opening D: Fire and smoke venting downward Explanation: Fire and smoke should be venting outwards and upwards. If the smoke and fire are venting downward, horizontally or pulsing from an opening in the building, this indicates the fire conditions may be wind impacted. Vent 4.1

Engine 103 responds to a reported fire at a street festival. The engine chauffeur pulls into the street where the festival is taking place. He would be correct to think all except which one point below? A: Fire escape ladders shall not be blocked. B: ERS boxes and hydrants shall be free of signs or other obstructions. C: Apparatus access shall be a fire lane of not less than 15 feet. D: A hollow red circle that is 12 inches in diameter, in the center of the emergency access lane indicates the location of a hydrant.

Engine 103 responds to a reported fire at a street festival. The engine chauffeur pulls into the street where the festival is taking place. He would be correct to think all except which one point below? A: Fire escape ladders shall not be blocked. B: ERS boxes and hydrants shall be free of signs or other obstructions. C: Apparatus access shall be a fire lane of not less than 15 feet. D:✔A hollow red circle that is 12 inches in diameter, in the center of the emergency access lane indicates the location of a hydrant. Explanation: AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 7 sec 6 A solid yellow circle.

At a minimum, how often are seatbelts to be inspected on Department vehicles? A: Each tour B: Each week C: Each day D: Each month

At a minimum, how often are seatbelts to be inspected on Department vehicles? A:✔Each tour B: Each week C: Each day D: Each month Explanation: Every seat belt on Department vehicles should be inspected each TOUR. SB 67 3.1.2

You are an S/A Officer assigned to work in a Communications Engine for the night tour. The previous officer left you a note with several points to be aware of during your tour. Which one listed below is CORRECT? A: To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers do not count towards this total. B: A trained officer is not required for the unit to be in service. C: At large, complex operations extending over many operational periods, the Communications Unit will be part of the Operations Section. D: If a Communications Leader is not assigned, the officer of the Communications unit will be designated the Communications Leader pending their arrival.

You are an S/A Officer assigned to work in a Communications Engine for the night tour. The previous officer left you a note with several points to be aware of during your tour. Which one listed below is CORRECT? A: To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers do not count towards this total. B:✔A trained officer is not required for the unit to be in service. C: At large, complex operations extending over many operational periods, the Communications Unit will be part of the Operations Section. D: If a Communications Leader is not assigned, the officer of the Communications unit will be designated the Communications Leader pending their arrival. Explanation: ICS CHAPTER 2 – ADDENDUM 3 A – Incorrect – Trained Officers count towards this total 2.2 B – Correct – A trained officer is not required 2.2 C – Incorrect - Logistics Section 2.3 D – Incorrect – Will not be designated Communications Leader 3.2 MM

Members preparing to fight a fire in a taxpayer are reminded of the potential for backdraft; specifically that a room or fire area requires only ________ of its space to contain the explosive mixture for the entire area to possibly explode. A: 20 percent B: 15 percent C: 25 percent D: 40 percent

Any FDNY unit can find themselves with the difficult task of a water rescue emergency. To prepare for these emergencies the FDNY has trained and/or equipped all companies to specific levels in order to address these water rescue emergencies. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A: Water Rescue Units are specific Engine and Ladder companies trained and equipped for surface water/ice rescues. These companies do not search for submerged victims. B: Water Safety Units have been issued a Water Safety Kit to use when a Water Rescue Unit is not on scene. When arriving first, these companies may take action using this kit, however, entry into the water shall not be attempted by these units. C: Roll call is the time to determine which members will enter the water if required. It would not be a good practice to assign your primary water rescuer as a riding position, e.g. nozzle firefighter is always the primary rescuer. D: All FDNY Companies and Battalions have been trained to operate as Water Safety Units.

Any FDNY unit can find themselves with the difficult task of a water rescue emergency. To prepare for these emergencies the FDNY has trained and/or equipped all companies to specific levels in order to address these water rescue emergencies. Which of the following statements is incorrect? A: Water Rescue Units are specific Engine and Ladder companies trained and equipped for surface water/ice rescues. These companies do not search for submerged victims. B:✔ Water Safety Units have been issued a Water Safety Kit to use when a Water Rescue Unit is not on scene. When arriving first, these companies may take action using this kit, however, entry into the water shall not be attempted by these units. C: Roll call is the time to determine which members will enter the water if required. It would not be a good practice to assign your primary water rescuer as a riding position, e.g. nozzle firefighter is always the primary rescuer. D: All FDNY Companies and Battalions have been trained to operate as Water Safety Units. Explanation: B. …Entry into the water SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED when consistent with safety and after a proper size-up. Water Rescue 2: 1.2; 1.3; 2.1; 3.1

Lt. Riser was discussing supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems with the members of his company and made the following statements. Which is INCORRECT? A: As a general rule there should be a separate engine company supplying the standpipe system for each hose line placed in service. B: If the first arriving engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third arriving engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems. C: Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least two different pumpers through at least two independent standpipe Siamese connections. D: If there is only a single Siamese connection, a second supply line should be connected to the opposite side of the Siamese.

Lt. Riser was discussing supplying standpipe and sprinkler systems with the members of his company and made the following statements. Which is INCORRECT? A: As a general rule there should be a separate engine company supplying the standpipe system for each hose line placed in service. B: If the first arriving engine is supplying both the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third arriving engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems. C: Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least two different pumpers through at least two independent standpipe Siamese connections. D:✔ If there is only a single Siamese connection, a second supply line should be connected to the opposite side of the Siamese. ``` Explanation: ENGINE OPERATIONS CHAPTER 9 A – Correct – 9.3.7 B – Correct – 9.3.8 C – Correct – 9.3.4, 9.3.5 D – Incorrect – A second supply line can be connected to the first floor outlet. 9.3.5. MM ```

If Ladder 100 is being assigned as a Technical Decon Task Force Ladder, you would be correct to assume this unit would appear on the response ticket as? A: L100F B: L100T C: L100C D: L100D

If Ladder 100 is being assigned as a Technical Decon Task Force Ladder, you would be correct to assume this unit would appear on the response ticket as? A: L100F B: L100T C: L100C D:✔L100D Explanation: L100T is the “Transport Backup Unit” Comm Ch 2 p37

The following features are common in private dwellings and create special fire safety and firefighting problems. Indicate the incorrect statement. A: Some homes provide access to the attic via pull-down type stairs with a rope attached for ease of use. These are lightweight stairs and should not be used for attic access or line advancement unless absolutely necessary. B: Open joist construction in the cellar combined with heavy fire and an overloaded first floor, may cause an early collapse of the first floor. This can be either a local or a complete collapse. C: The presence of a stoop at a secondary entrance on the exposure 2 or 4 side of the building may indicate that the entrance leads to a second floor stairway. D: When multiple secondary entrances (one with a stoop, and one at ground level) are found adjacent to each other on the same side (exposure 2 or 4) of the building, the entrance at the ground level will most likely have a few steps leading to the kitchen and also half flight of stairs leading to the cellar.

The following features are common in private dwellings and create special fire safety and firefighting problems. Indicate the incorrect statement. A:✔Some homes provide access to the attic via pull-down type stairs with a rope attached for ease of use. These are lightweight stairs and should not be used for attic access or line advancement unless absolutely necessary. B: Open joist construction in the cellar combined with heavy fire and an overloaded first floor, may cause an early collapse of the first floor. This can be either a local or a complete collapse. C: The presence of a stoop at a secondary entrance on the exposure 2 or 4 side of the building may indicate that the entrance leads to a second floor stairway. D: When multiple secondary entrances (one with a stoop, and one at ground level) are found adjacent to each other on the same side (exposure 2 or 4) of the building, the entrance at the ground level will most likely have a few steps leading to the kitchen and also half flight of stairs leading to the cellar. Explanation: A. …should not be used for attic access or line advancement. A portable ladder should be used. **NO EXCEPTIONS** PD Chapter 1 Sec 4

You’re the 2nd due ladder company officer arriving at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 5-story old law tenement. The fire is located in the rear of apartment 2B. The first due engine is in the process of stretching the first line to the 2nd floor, while the first ladder company inside team is conducting a primary search of the fire apartment. You take the following actions. Which one is incorrect? A: You direct and control horizontal ventilation on the 3rd floor only. The IC is responsible to control horizontal ventilation of the 4th and 5th floor. B: You direct your inside team to force two apartment doors on the 3rd floor as an area of refuge. C: You make certain to check the adjoining apartment on the floor above the fire apartment as this may be even more severely exposed than the apartment directly over the fire apartment due to the construction of OLTs. D: Prior to proceeding to the floor above the fire, you ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of this team’s intention, so that members operating above can be warned of any situation necessitating withdrawal.

You’re the 2nd due ladder company officer arriving at a fire on the 2nd floor of a 5-story old law tenement. The fire is located in the rear of apartment 2B. The first due engine is in the process of stretching the first line to the 2nd floor, while the first ladder company inside team is conducting a primary search of the fire apartment. You take the following actions. Which one is incorrect? A:✔You direct and control horizontal ventilation on the 3rd floor only. The IC is responsible to control horizontal ventilation of the 4th and 5th floor. B: You direct your inside team to force two apartment doors on the 3rd floor as an area of refuge. C: You make certain to check the adjoining apartment on the floor above the fire apartment as this may be even more severely exposed than the apartment directly over the fire apartment due to the construction of OLTs. D: Prior to proceeding to the floor above the fire, you ensure that the officers on the fire floor are made aware of this team’s intention, so that members operating above can be warned of any situation necessitating withdrawal. Explanation: A. 2nd due ladder officer directs and controls horizontal ventilation on ALL FLOORS ABOVE THE FIRE FLOOR. Ladders 3 3.4.2