Exam 21 UPDATES Flashcards
Please read all the explanations. They have lots of really good info. This is new material and tends to be highly testable… Question 1…While operating at an odor of gas in an occupied place of assembly, members of Engine 101 encounter the following: A licensed plumber using a 16.4 ounce cylinder of propane with a torch. They would be correct to believe which one of the following?
A: The use is lawful, only if the LPG is being used for emergency repairs.
B: The use is lawful, if being used for minor or emergency repairs.
C: The use is unlawful.
D: The use is lawful, if being used for emergency repairs and provided that the cylinder is never left unattended, and it is removed at the end of the work day.
Please read all the explanations. They have lots of really good info. This is new material and tends to be highly testable… Question 1…While operating at an odor of gas in an occupied place of assembly, members of Engine 101 encounter the following: A licensed plumber using a 16.4 ounce cylinder of propane with a torch. They would be correct to believe which one of the following?
A: The use is lawful, only if the LPG is being used for emergency repairs.
B: The use is lawful, if being used for minor or emergency repairs.
C:✔The use is unlawful.
D: The use is lawful, if being used for emergency repairs and provided that the cylinder is never left unattended, and it is removed at the end of the work day.
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3 P 12
FORMER CAPT TEST QUESTION.
Key word is OCCUPIED, for an occupied place of assembly it is never lawful to use LPG for indoor repairs.
While crawling down a smoke filled hallway Captain Jones sees a residential fire emergency marking. The marking contains a box with two upward pointing arrows adjacent to each other. He would be correct to know that this indicates?
A: A two floor apartment with two separate interior stairs.
B: A two floor dwelling unit.
C: A three floor dwelling unit.
D: An apartment on the second floor.
While crawling down a smoke filled hallway Captain Jones sees a residential fire emergency marking. The marking contains a box with two upward pointing arrows adjacent to each other. He would be correct to know that this indicates?
A: A two floor apartment with two separate interior stairs.
B: A two floor dwelling unit.
C:✔A three floor dwelling unit.
D: An apartment on the second floor.
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 7
B. Two floor dwelling units have a single arrow.
C. Figure G
Which of the following is an accurate description of backdrafts?
A: Generally, backdrafts will occur away from the main body of fire and require a sudden change in ventilation.
B: Generally, backdrafts will occur in proximity to the main body of fire and require a sudden change in ventilation.
C: Generally, backdrafts will occur away from the main body of fire and do not require a sudden change in ventilation.
D: Generally, backdrafts will occur in proximity to the main body of fire and do not require a sudden change in ventilation.
Which of the following is an accurate description of backdrafts?
A: Generally, backdrafts will occur away from the main body of fire and require a sudden change in ventilation.
B:✔Generally, backdrafts will occur in proximity to the main body of fire and require a sudden change in ventilation.
C: Generally, backdrafts will occur away from the main body of fire and do not require a sudden change in ventilation.
D: Generally, backdrafts will occur in proximity to the main body of fire and do not require a sudden change in ventilation.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation
A,B,C,D-Glossary pg. i
FF Brittle was reviewing ventilation for extinguishment with a newly assigned proby. He was only correct in which one point below?
A: This tactic requires venting the windows of the entire fire area while the engine company is extinguishing the fire.
B: When the member on the exterior hears the engine officer tell the IC that they have water on the main body of fire, he should immediately begin ventilation for extinguishment.
C: The horizontal ventilation for extinguishment tactic applies to all windows in the entire fire area and any members venting windows on the fire floor.
D: Upon hearing that water is being applied to the main body of fire, the member operating on the exterior prepared to conduct ventilation for extinguishment.
FF Brittle was reviewing ventilation for extinguishment with a newly assigned proby. He was only correct in which one point below?
A: This tactic requires venting the windows of the entire fire area while the engine company is extinguishing the fire.
B: When the member on the exterior hears the engine officer tell the IC that they have water on the main body of fire, he should immediately begin ventilation for extinguishment.
C: The horizontal ventilation for extinguishment tactic applies to all windows in the entire fire area and any members venting windows on the fire floor.
D:✔Upon hearing that water is being applied to the main body of fire, the member operating on the exterior prepared to conduct ventilation for extinguishment.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation
A-sec. 11.2, windows of the IMMEDIATE fire area.
B-sec. 11.4, he should prepare to vent, before venting he must communicate with ladder officer inside the fire area to be vented.
C-sec. 11.4 NOTE: only applies to windows in the IMMEDIATE fire area, and only for the member venting the IMMEDIATE fire area.
D-sec. 11.4, RECENT CHANGE, instead of water being applied to main body it used to say knocking down visible fire
Which statement below regarding the potential blast zone at a major gas emergency is incorrect?
A: At major gas emergencies the potential blast zone shall be considered an exclusion zone for all personnel and shall only be entered for direct, life-saving purposes.
B: This zone will be determined by the IC and identified by red hazardous materials tape.
C: Tactics inside the potential blast zone shall be limited to rapid evacuation.
D: The size of the potential blast zone shall include the area likely to be affected by structural collapse.
Which statement below regarding the potential blast zone at a major gas emergency is incorrect?
A: At major gas emergencies the potential blast zone shall be considered an exclusion zone for all personnel and shall only be entered for direct, life-saving purposes.
B:✔This zone will be determined by the IC and identified by red hazardous materials tape.
C: Tactics inside the potential blast zone shall be limited to rapid evacuation.
D: The size of the potential blast zone shall include the area likely to be affected by structural collapse.
Explanation:
B. This zone will be determined by the IC and identified by red “DANGER DO NOT ENTER” TAPE.
Natural Gas Section 9
The second ladder company to arrive at a 10-77 for a fire in a class 1 high rise multiple dwelling (FPHRMD) has a number of responsibilities and may be assigned a myriad of other tasks by the Incident Commander or fire Sector Supervisor. Which of the following is not an accurate description of a concern of that ladder company? A: They are responsible to search the attack stairwell for 5 floors above the fire.
B: They are responsible to ensure all elevators are recalled and searched.
C: They are responsible to ensure all evacuation stair doors are closed on the fire floor.
D: If a fire window blanket is ordered deployed by the IC, they shall coordinate the procedure. The officer should be aware that both Rescue and Squad Companies will deliver their blankets to the floor below the fire.
The second ladder company to arrive at a 10-77 for a fire in a class 1 high rise multiple dwelling (FPHRMD) has a number of responsibilities and may be assigned a myriad of other tasks by the Incident Commander or fire Sector Supervisor. Which of the following is not an accurate description of a concern of that ladder company? A: They are responsible to search the attack stairwell for 5 floors above the fire.
B: They are responsible to ensure all elevators are recalled and searched.
C: They are responsible to ensure all evacuation stair doors are closed on the fire floor.
D:✔If a fire window blanket is ordered deployed by the IC, they shall coordinate the procedure. The officer should be aware that both Rescue and Squad Companies will deliver their blankets to the floor below the fire.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Multiple Dwelling Fires 6.15.1
D-sec 6.15.1 & Training Bulletins Tools 3 sec. 3.3 The Squad Company will deliver their Window Blanket to the floor below the fire (recent Change l, Rescue no longer brings it)
NOTE: As per MDs if a WCD (KO Curtain or Blanket) is ordered deployed by the IC, the 2nd to arrive ladder is responsible to coordinate deployment.
As per TB Tools 3, if a BLANKET is deployed the fire sector supervisor will assign a unit. Any unit may be used to deploy the blanket.
Coordinating and deploying may not be the same thing.
Capt. Breezy made the following statements about the FDNY’s Ventilation bulletin. In which one point was he least correct?
A: Members encountering rollover conditions must immediately open the hoseline to cool the environment or exit the area.
B: The neutral plane is unpredictable, and cannot be used to indicate the stage of the fire.
C: Changes of ventilation profile indicators must be communicated via handie-talkie to the ladder co. Officer operating in the fire area.
D: Changes of ventilation profile indicators must be communicated via handie-talkie to the IC.
Capt. Breezy made the following statements about the FDNY’s Ventilation bulletin. In which one point was he least correct?
A: Members encountering rollover conditions must immediately open the hoseline to cool the environment or exit the area.
B:✔The neutral plane is unpredictable, and cannot be used to indicate the stage of the fire.
C: Changes of ventilation profile indicators must be communicated via handie-talkie to the ladder co. Officer operating in the fire area.
D: Changes of ventilation profile indicators must be communicated via handie-talkie to the IC.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation
A-Glossary pg. vi
B-It can be an indicator of the stage of the fire, it will drop towards the floor as the fire grows in intensity.
C-Glossary pg. viii
D-Glossary pg. viii
Members responding to a bulk oil plant fire were reviewing the color-coded piping encountered at these sites. They were only correct in which one point below?
A: FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system will be red, and its valves will be red with white bands.
B: FD connections for an automatic sprinkler will be green with green caps, and its valves will be solid green.
C: FD connections for a non-automatic sprinkler system will be green with red bands.
D: FD water connections for foam will be orange.
Members responding to a bulk oil plant fire were reviewing the color-coded piping encountered at these sites. They were only correct in which one point below?
A:✔FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system will be red, and its valves will be red with white bands.
B: FD connections for an automatic sprinkler will be green with green caps, and its valves will be solid green.
C: FD connections for a non-automatic sprinkler system will be green with red bands.
D: FD water connections for foam will be orange.
Explanation:
AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3 pg 8.
A,B,C,D-pg 8
-FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system red; valves & pipes will be red with white bands.
-FD connections for an automatic sprinkler red with green caps; valves & pipes red with green bands.
-FD connections for a non-auto sprinkler aluminum; valves & pipes red with aluminum bands.
-Carbon dioxide extinguishing system valves & pipes red with brown bands.
-Steam system valves & pipes red with black bands.
-Foam valves & pipes red with orange bands.
-FD water connections for foam red with sign “water for foam”.
-FD foam connections red with orange band or cap & verbal signage.
The first arriving units at a scaffold emergency should contact a building representative to gather information. Which of the following choices is most correct regarding this process?
A: They should ascertain if the building’s windows are openable.
B: The information obtained should be communicated to the IC within a reasonable amount of time.
C: The type of work being done from the scaffold is not a consideration.
D: The information obtained should be communicated to Rescue after they are 10-84(on scene).
The first arriving units at a scaffold emergency should contact a building representative to gather information. Which of the following choices is most correct regarding this process?
A:✔They should ascertain if the building’s windows are openable.
B: The information obtained should be communicated to the IC within a reasonable amount of time.
C: The type of work being done from the scaffold is not a consideration.
D: The information obtained should be communicated to Rescue after they are 10-84(on scene).
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures, Suspended Scaffold Emergencies sec. 3.1
NEW info 1/2020
A-Correct.
B-As soon as possible.
C-Incorrect.
D-Should be communicated to the RESPONDING Rescue and Squad, as soon as possible.
Which one of the following descriptions of smoke explosions is least accurate?
A: They may not necessarily be a high heat condition.
B: They tend to initiate in a void space between floors or in a remote portion of the cockloft.
C: The expanding gasses may be ignited either internally or externally.
D: Typically, a light smoke condition may be present in the compartment above the void space prior to the smoke explosion.
Which one of the following descriptions of smoke explosions is least accurate?
A: They may not necessarily be a high heat condition.
B: They tend to initiate in a void space between floors or in a remote portion of the cockloft.
C: The expanding gasses may be ignited either internally or externally.
D:✔Typically, a light smoke condition may be present in the compartment above the void space prior to the smoke explosion.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation A,B,C-Glossary, pg. vii
D-Glossary, pg. vii, below the void space.
Units operating at a suspended scaffold emergency operated in accord with FDNY protocols in which one choice below?
A: With an occupied scaffold in an inaccessible area they did not consider breaching a wall above the scaffold. This was to avoid having debris falling on top of the victim.
B: While operating at a stalled-occupied scaffold, in a building where the windows did not open, the first due Ladder company did not remove the window to retrieve the stranded worker who was trapped directly outside of the window. They waited for Rescue or Squad to arrive and remove the window.
C: If necessary, units may begin dismantling the scaffold. If possible this should be accomplished via the interior of the building.
D: Members Used the Tower Ladder to remove two trapped workers on an off-level scaffold.
Units operating at a suspended scaffold emergency operated in accord with FDNY protocols in which one choice below?
A: With an occupied scaffold in an inaccessible area they did not consider breaching a wall above the scaffold. This was to avoid having debris falling on top of the victim.
B:✔While operating at a stalled-occupied scaffold, in a building where the windows did not open, the first due Ladder company did not remove the window to retrieve the stranded worker who was trapped directly outside of the window. They waited for Rescue or Squad to arrive and remove the window.
C: If necessary, units may begin dismantling the scaffold. If possible this should be accomplished via the interior of the building.
D: Members Used the Tower Ladder to remove two trapped workers on an off-level scaffold.
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures, Suspended Scaffold Emergencies
A-sec. 3.2 C, Consider breaching the wall, all tools and material need to be secured as you will be working above the scaffold.
B-sec. 5.3 window removal/cutting shall be performed by Rescue/Squad.
Sec. 7.1 Glass cutting shall only be performed by Rescue or Squad.
C-sec. 3.4, Must be done from the interior. Utilize rescue & Squad, Await Dept. of Buildings Derrick and Crane unit.
D-sec. 5.3 Tower/Aerial Ladder removal is only an option for occupied stalled suspended scaffolds.
However, sec 5.5 also applies to occupied off level/hanging, Unless condition dictates immediate action, removal should be accomplished with high angle rope (are they referring to glass removal, TL/AL or both?)
The first due engine captain arrives at a scaffold emergency and he is the initial-on-scene IC for a few minutes. The incident will dictate which resources are necessary. Which of the following are listed in the FDNY’s new and improved Suspended Scaffold Emergencies bulletin as resources that may be needed? **1)-Rescue & Squad, **2)-Medical Assistance, **3)-NYPD, **4)-DOB, **5)-A scaffold mechanic, **6)-Glassier contractors.
A: 1,2,3 &4 but not 5&6
B: 1,2,4,5 &6, but not 3
C: 1,2,3,4,5 &6
D: 1,2,3,4 &6, but not 5
The first due engine captain arrives at a scaffold emergency and he is the initial-on-scene IC for a few minutes. The incident will dictate which resources are necessary. Which of the following are listed in the FDNY’s new and improved Suspended Scaffold Emergencies bulletin as resources that may be needed? **1)-Rescue & Squad, **2)-Medical Assistance, **3)-NYPD, **4)-DOB, **5)-A scaffold mechanic, **6)-Glassier contractors.
A: 1,2,3 &4 but not 5&6
B: 1,2,4,5 &6, but not 3
C:✔1,2,3,4,5 &6
D: 1,2,3,4 &6, but not 5
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures, Suspended Scaffold Emergencies A,B,C,D,-sec. 2.2
Recent additions to the list 1/2020: 1-Rescue and Squad for their high angle rigging and glass removal equipment. 2-Scaffold mechanic, 3-Building or glassier contractors.
NOTE: NYPD for crowd and traffic control NOT ESU for help & DOB for their Derricks and Crane Unit.
Which of the following is most correct regarding the hazards posed to Firefighters by vacant buildings?
A: In general, abandoned warehouses and factories present an equal amount of danger to firefighters as residential buildings.
B: When operating at vacant commercial buildings, stock and porous materials that have absorbed water may cause materials to expand. This expansion may apply an axial force to load bearing walls or columns.
C: Conical soot stains above windows is a sign of previous fires.
D: Vacant residential fires tend to occur most frequently during the late night to early morning hours, peaking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Which of the following is most correct regarding the hazards posed to Firefighters by vacant buildings?
A: In general, abandoned warehouses and factories present an equal amount of danger to firefighters as residential buildings.
B: When operating at vacant commercial buildings, stock and porous materials that have absorbed water may cause materials to expand. This expansion may apply an axial force to load bearing walls or columns.
C:✔Conical soot stains above windows is a sign of previous fires.
D: Vacant residential fires tend to occur most frequently during the late night to early morning hours, peaking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Vacant Building Fires. Sec. 4.2
A-In general, abandoned warehouses and factories present a greater danger to firefighters than residential buildings.
B-A lateral load. The expansion will be pushing on the side of the wall/column.
C-Correct.
D-Between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
In a structure fire when there is a single vent opening that is on the same level as the fire, the exchange of air is ________?
A: Unidirectional.
B: Bidirectional.
C: Unidirectional & Bidirectional.
D: Unidirectional or Bidirectional.
In a structure fire when there is a single vent opening that is on the same level as the fire, the exchange of air is ________?
A: Unidirectional.
B:✔Bidirectional.
C: Unidirectional & Bidirectional.
D: Unidirectional or Bidirectional.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation A,B,C,D- sec. 2.2, Bidirectional.
Which member below operated contrary to proper FDNY procedures at a non-fireproof structural fire?
A: It is critical that the initial vertical ventilation be coordinated with door control of the fire area. The officer in the fire area communicated with the Roof Firefighter when vertical ventilation was not to be taken, or was to be delayed.
B: The ladder officer inside the fire area performed a ventilation profile at the entry point. He paid particular attention to the air being exhausted from the space.
C: The Roof Firefighter communicated life hazards and the ventilation profile to the ladder company officer.
D: Even though vertical ventilation was to be delayed or withheld the Roof FF still forced the bulkhead open.
Which member below operated contrary to proper FDNY procedures at a non-fireproof structural fire?
A: It is critical that the initial vertical ventilation be coordinated with door control of the fire area. The officer in the fire area communicated with the Roof Firefighter when vertical ventilation was not to be taken, or was to be delayed.
B:✔The ladder officer inside the fire area performed a ventilation profile at the entry point. He paid particular attention to the air being exhausted from the space.
C: The Roof Firefighter communicated life hazards and the ventilation profile to the ladder company officer.
D: Even though vertical ventilation was to be delayed or withheld the Roof FF still forced the bulkhead open.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures Vol 1, Book 10, Ventilation
A-sec. 9 & sec. 10.1.1
B-sec. 10.1.1-Particular attention to air being pulled in.
C-sec. 10.2.1
D-sec. 10.2.1, forced open TEMPORARILY to check for trapped occupants.
You are the first officer to arrive at a vacant building fire. As the IC you are correct to only consider which point below?
A: when determining the initial attack strategy (interior vs. exterior) the highest priorities in this risk assessment are the members’ safety and the life hazard.
B: Only minimal risk to the safety of members is acceptable when there is no possibility of saving life or property.
C: Primary searches should generally be conducted during the initial knock down of the fire.
D: When a building is heavily involved upon arrival, an exterior attack is called for. The initial consideration of the first stream is to protect the greatest amount of property.
You are the first officer to arrive at a vacant building fire. As the IC you are correct to only consider which point below?
A:✔when determining the initial attack strategy (interior vs. exterior) the highest priorities in this risk assessment are the members’ safety and the life hazard.
B: Only minimal risk to the safety of members is acceptable when there is no possibility of saving life or property.
C: Primary searches should generally be conducted during the initial knock down of the fire.
D: When a building is heavily involved upon arrival, an exterior attack is called for. The initial consideration of the first stream is to protect the greatest amount of property.
Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Vacant Building Fires.
A-sec. 5.1
B-sec. 5.1, No risk.
C-sec. 5.3 Primary searches should generally be conducted after all visible fire has been knocked down and the IC completed a size-up and risk assessment.
D-sec. 5.2 Between the fire building and the most severe life exposure. No life endangered than the greatest amount of property.
