Exam 22 Flashcards
In order to prepare and obtain supplies and equipment for the upcoming Hurricane season, company officers shall start the requisitioning process when?
A: March 1st
B: April 1st
C: May 1st
D: June 1st
In order to prepare and obtain supplies and equipment for the upcoming Hurricane season, company officers shall start the requisitioning process when?
A:✔March 1st
B: April 1st
C: May 1st
D: June 1st
Explanation: Requisitioning starts March 1st Items not received by May 1st shall be called to the attention of the Division Storm Operations Coordinator Hurricane season starts June 1st. AUC 159 sec 4.7.1
You’re the 3rd arriving engine company officer at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4-story rowframe building. The 2nd ladder officer reports that fire has extended to exposure 2. The IC orders you to stretch a second line. You’d be correct to stretch this line to which of the following locations?
A: This line must always be stretched to backup the first hoseline and stay there.
B: If not needed as a backup line, this line must be stretched to the floor above the fire.
C: If not needed as a backup line, this line must be stretched to the top floor of the fire building.
D: This line was immediately stretched to exposure 2, with an additional hoseline stretched to backup the first line.
You’re the 3rd arriving engine company officer at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4-story rowframe building. The 2nd ladder officer reports that fire has extended to exposure 2. The IC orders you to stretch a second line. You’d be correct to stretch this line to which of the following locations?
A: This line must always be stretched to backup the first hoseline and stay there.
B: If not needed as a backup line, this line must be stretched to the floor above the fire.
C: If not needed as a backup line, this line must be stretched to the top floor of the fire building.
D:✔This line was immediately stretched to exposure 2, with an additional hoseline stretched to backup the first line.
Explanation:
The second hoseline, if not needed to back up the first hoseline, should be stretched to the top floor or to the floor above.
IF FIRE IS REPORTED IN THE EXPOSURE the second hoseline may be more effective being stretched to the exposure, with the third or fourth hoseline stretched to back up hoseline #1. This hoseline will need to have sufficient length to cover the entire building.
Rowframes 6.4
Which of the following regarding Cast Iron Columns in loft buildings in INCORRECT?
A: There is no reliable way to know if cast iron columns were cast properly.
B: Cast iron columns cast improperly and/or not meeting the acceptable thickness commensurate to the load they are required to support are inherently weak links in the construction of the building.
C: When properly cast, cast iron columns can withstand an eccentric load.
D: The statement that all cast iron columns exposed to fire will shatter when cooled by a hose line is a myth.
Which of the following regarding Cast Iron Columns in loft buildings in INCORRECT?
A: There is no reliable way to know if cast iron columns were cast properly.
B: Cast iron columns cast improperly and/or not meeting the acceptable thickness commensurate to the load they are required to support are inherently weak links in the construction of the building.
C:✔When properly cast, cast iron columns can withstand an eccentric load.
D: The statement that all cast iron columns exposed to fire will shatter when cooled by a hose line is a myth.
Explanation: FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – LOFTS C is incorrect -- Cast Iron Columns are not designed to withstand an eccentric load. 5.1.10C A - 5.1.10B B - 5.1.10B D - 5.1.10E
When operating at a sub-surface transformer vault, which procedure is incorrectly stated?
A: This type of incident can escalate very easily and unexpectedly therefore; the full use of Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) and SCBA shall be adhered to
B: Stretch a precautionary handline. Due to the amount of flammable liquid contained in these transformers, Engine Companies shall also be prepared to initiate a foam operation if the need arises
C: Ladder Company officers shall send individual FFs to examine an exposure with full PPC, SCBA and HT. In addition, the FF shall take a C.O. meter and shall take readings in the Meter Room, surrounding rooms, and on the first floor, if necessary.
D: Cordon off and secure an area a safe distance from the vault for members and apparatus. It is not necessary for members to closely examine these vaults
When operating at a sub-surface transformer vault, which procedure is incorrectly stated?
A: This type of incident can escalate very easily and unexpectedly therefore; the full use of Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) and SCBA shall be adhered to
B: Stretch a precautionary handline. Due to the amount of flammable liquid contained in these transformers, Engine Companies shall also be prepared to initiate a foam operation if the need arises
C:✔Ladder Company officers shall send individual FFs to examine an exposure with full PPC, SCBA and HT. In addition, the FF shall take a C.O. meter and shall take readings in the Meter Room, surrounding rooms, and on the first floor, if necessary.
D: Cordon off and secure an area a safe distance from the vault for members and apparatus. It is not necessary for members to closely examine these vaults
Explanation:
Teams of two members shall do this (NOT INDIVIDUAL FFs)
Also: Members are not to enter vaults until con-ed has made their determination
Con-ed will make the determination that the vault is safe for entry, if necessary by FD personnel
FD personnel receiving this authorization will conduct a CURSORY search of the vault for victims
AUC 180 3.3 and reference 1 sec 2
Company officers shall collect house assessments from members. All members shall pay house assessments bi-weekly. Who is responsible to determine the amount of house assessment to be paid by each member?
A: Senior assigned firefighter
B: Company Commander
C: Battalion Commander
D: Division Commander
Company officers shall collect house assessments from members. All members shall pay house assessments bi-weekly. Who is responsible to determine the amount of house assessment to be paid by each member?
A: Senior assigned firefighter
B:✔Company Commander
C: Battalion Commander
D: Division Commander
Explanation:
UPDATED INFORMATION MAY 2018
Regulations Ch 15: 15.1.14
All fire vehicles in the City of New York, when responding to or returning from alarms, must follow certain regulations when encountering school buses. Which choice below contains incorrect information?
A: You must stop when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing or if it is showing a visual signal indicating stop.
B: You must stop when children are being loaded on or discharged from a school bus.
C: You must stop when approaching a stopped school bus from any direction.
D: Fire vehicles shall remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or a civilian or police officer signals you to proceed.
All fire vehicles in the City of New York, when responding to or returning from alarms, must follow certain regulations when encountering school buses. Which choice below contains incorrect information?
A: You must stop when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing or if it is showing a visual signal indicating stop.
B: You must stop when children are being loaded on or discharged from a school bus.
C: You must stop when approaching a stopped school bus from any direction.
D:✔Fire vehicles shall remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or a civilian or police officer signals you to proceed.
Explanation:
Fire vehicles shall remain stopped until the school bus resumes motion or the BUS DRIVER or a POLICE OFFICER signals you to proceed.
SB 6 Ref 1
When operating at a Foreign Embassy, the incorrect procedure can be found in which choice?
A: If fire is suspected or verified and entry is denied, stretch a handline to the front of the building and/or bring rollups, if necessary
B: If fire is suspected or verified and entry is denied, protect exposures and set up an Aerial Ladder in front of building for exterior operations and any rescue of embassy personnel that request it
C: All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher
D: If entry is gained, expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, evacuation immediately and notify the NYPD and Fire Marshals
When operating at a Foreign Embassy, the incorrect procedure can be found in which choice?
A: If fire is suspected or verified and entry is denied, stretch a handline to the front of the building and/or bring rollups, if necessary
B:✔If fire is suspected or verified and entry is denied, protect exposures and set up an Aerial Ladder in front of building for exterior operations and any rescue of embassy personnel that request it
C: All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher
D: If entry is gained, expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, evacuation immediately and notify the NYPD and Fire Marshals
Explanation:
Tower Ladder in front of building
AUC 196 sec 4 and 5
Maneuvering portable ladders at brownstone buildings can often be challenging. Which of the following statements below is correct regarding the use of portable ladders at a brownstone?
A: At a brownstone, it is recommended that straight ladders be used in lieu of extension ladders because they are easier to transport.
B: In most cases, taking the ladder through the first floor of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard is faster than using the fire building.
C: In a brownstone, it is important to take the ladder through with the butt facing the rear of the building.
D: Most often, all floors in the rear of a brownstone cannot be reached with portable ladders.
Maneuvering portable ladders at brownstone buildings can often be challenging. Which of the following statements below is correct regarding the use of portable ladders at a brownstone?
A: At a brownstone, it is recommended that straight ladders be used in lieu of extension ladders because they are easier to transport.
B: In most cases, taking the ladder through the first floor of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard is faster than using the fire building.
C:✔In a brownstone, it is important to take the ladder through with the butt facing the rear of the building.
D: Most often, all floors in the rear of a brownstone cannot be reached with portable ladders.
Explanation:
A. At a brownstone, it is recommended that EXTENSION ladders be used in lieu of STRAIGHT ladders because they are easier to transport DUE TO THEIR SHORTER NESTED LENGTH.
B. In most cases, taking the ladder through the SECOND FLOOR (PARLOR FLOOR) of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard is faster than using the fire building.
D. Most often, all floors in the rear of a brownstone CAN BE reached with portable ladders.
NOTE C: B = B (BROWNSTONE = BUTT END)
Portable Ladders 10.2
While working in Engine 200 (assigned to a double house which also quarters L200), you return to the firehouse from an incident, and since your unit is “available”, you direct the housewatch member to update your unit’s status by bringing the unit “in service” on the PC/ATS. In how many choices below can the housewatch member make Engine 200 “AQ” simultaneously with another unit?<br></br>
1. Both E200 and L200 are 10-8 from different Boxes and return to quarters to go AQ at the same time.<br></br>
2. Both E200 and L200 return to quarters to go AQ from the same Box. E200 is 10-8 and L200 did not yet go 10-8.<br></br>
3. Both E200 and “L201 acting L200” are 10-8 from the same Box and return to quarters to go AQ.<br></br>
4. Both E200 and L200 are 10-8 from the same Box and return to quarters to go AQ.
A: Four
B: Three
C: Two
D: One
While working in Engine 200 (assigned to a double house which also quarters L200), you return to the firehouse from an incident, and since your unit is “available”, you direct the housewatch member to update your unit’s status by bringing the unit “in service” on the PC/ATS. In how many choices below can the housewatch member make Engine 200 “AQ” simultaneously with another unit?<br></br>
1. Both E200 and L200 are 10-8 from different Boxes and return to quarters to go AQ at the same time.<br></br>
2. Both E200 and L200 return to quarters to go AQ from the same Box. E200 is 10-8 and L200 did not yet go 10-8.<br></br>
3. Both E200 and “L201 acting L200” are 10-8 from the same Box and return to quarters to go AQ.<br></br>
4. Both E200 and L200 are 10-8 from the same Box and return to quarters to go AQ.
A: Four
B: Three
C: Two
D:✔One
Explanation: Only Choice #4 All units in the same quarters can make themselves AQ simultaneously unless: Units responded to different boxes. Units did not go 10-8. One unit is a relocated unit. Comm 2.2.2
Requisitioning supplies for winter operations shall commence on which date?
A: July 1st
B: August 1st
C: September 1st
D: October 1st
Requisitioning supplies for winter operations shall commence on which date?
A:✔July 1st
B: August 1st
C: September 1st
D: October 1st
Explanation:
Requisitioning shall commence July 1st to permit sufficient time for various Bureaus to obtain and deliver materials. Items on requisition not received by October 1st shall be called to the attention of Division Coordinators
Also: when snow or ice emergency is imminent or Phase A or B is established:
1- at least 6 extra lengths of 2 1/2 hose, rolled or folded, on each Engine and Ladder apparatus
2- 2 shovels
3- Containers of salt and/or sand
4- Vehicle recovery strap with shackle
5- Tire chains, spare links and link tool
6- Specialized hydrant connection set-up as determined by individual commanding officers
AUC 200 sec 3.3.3 and 3.3.7
When positioning and placing an aerial ladder into operation certain guidelines must be followed. Which one mentioned below is incorrect?
A: The officer or OV can assist the chauffer with the initial placement of the apparatus.
B: When rescuing an occupant at a window place the tip of the aerial 6-inches from the window sill.
C: At a narrow frontage building (30 feet or less in width) with no people showing on arrival, position the turntable in the center of the building.
D: When all ladder company operations can be performed efficiently with portable ladders (e.g. where involved and exposed structures are three stories or less in height) or street conditions allow for apparatus to pass another piece of apparatus, officers of ladder companies shall make every effort to maintain accessibility of nearby hydrants and to allow for in line pumping.
When positioning and placing an aerial ladder into operation certain guidelines must be followed. Which one mentioned below is incorrect?
A: The officer or OV can assist the chauffer with the initial placement of the apparatus.
B:✔When rescuing an occupant at a window place the tip of the aerial 6-inches from the window sill.
C: At a narrow frontage building (30 feet or less in width) with no people showing on arrival, position the turntable in the center of the building.
D: When all ladder company operations can be performed efficiently with portable ladders (e.g. where involved and exposed structures are three stories or less in height) or street conditions allow for apparatus to pass another piece of apparatus, officers of ladder companies shall make every effort to maintain accessibility of nearby hydrants and to allow for in line pumping.
Explanation:
B. When rescuing an occupant at a window place the tip of the aerial 2-inches from the window sill.
NOTE “C”: NARROW=THIRTY (BOTH 6 LETTERS)
Aerial Ladders 3.1.1, 3.1.5, 3.4
Members operating at a fire must have a proper understanding of the flow path and its affect on the fire. Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information?
A: The “Neutral Plane” is the boundary layer in a structure fire where below it, air will be drawn into the structure, and above it, combustion gasses will be exhausted.
B: The “Neutral Plane” can be an indicator of the stage the fire is in, and will drop down towards the floor as the fire decreases in intensity.
C: “Unidirectional Flow Path” is a flow path where hot gasses from the fire area (higher pressure) flow towards a ventilation point or an air entrainment back towards the seat of the fire. All gas movement is in one direction .
D: “Bidirectional Flow Path” is a flow path where hot gasses from the fire area (higher pressure) flow towards a ventilation point (lower pressure) and an entrainment of fresh air in the opposite direction back to the seat of the fire.
Members operating at a fire must have a proper understanding of the flow path and its affect on the fire. Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information?
A: The “Neutral Plane” is the boundary layer in a structure fire where below it, air will be drawn into the structure, and above it, combustion gasses will be exhausted.
B:✔The “Neutral Plane” can be an indicator of the stage the fire is in, and will drop down towards the floor as the fire decreases in intensity.
C: “Unidirectional Flow Path” is a flow path where hot gasses from the fire area (higher pressure) flow towards a ventilation point or an air entrainment back towards the seat of the fire. All gas movement is in one direction .
D: “Bidirectional Flow Path” is a flow path where hot gasses from the fire area (higher pressure) flow towards a ventilation point (lower pressure) and an entrainment of fresh air in the opposite direction back to the seat of the fire.
Explanation:
The “Neutral Plane” can be an indicator of the stage the fire is in, and will drop down towards the floor as the fire GROWS in intensity.
Vent Glossary
Which statement in regards to the portable Honda generator is incorrect?
A: Operations requiring maximum power output should be limited to 30 minutes
B: Fuel tank vent levers and engine switch should be left in the OFF position when not in use. The practice of leaving all switches in the on position (ready to go) should not be followed
C: Technical Services should perform all maintenance and/or repairs. Generators should be forwarded by Division messenger
D: Bulb replacement may be done by units in the field. Bulbs must be replaced by a member using an ungloved hand.
Which statement in regards to the portable Honda generator is incorrect?
A: Operations requiring maximum power output should be limited to 30 minutes
B: Fuel tank vent levers and engine switch should be left in the OFF position when not in use. The practice of leaving all switches in the on position (ready to go) should not be followed
C: Technical Services should perform all maintenance and/or repairs. Generators should be forwarded by Division messenger
D:✔Bulb replacement may be done by units in the field. Bulbs must be replaced by a member using an ungloved hand.
Explanation:
WITH A GLOVED HAND
Failure to follow this procedure will lead to premature failure of the new bulb. Bulbs may be procured from Technical Services.
Also: the Eco-throttle switch should not be used
Training Bulletins Tools 4 DS 1 p-3
When overhauling in an apartment of an old law tenement, officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. If members ordered to throw items out the window certain precautions must be followed. Which one is incorrect?
A: A member should always be posted in the yard or street below to prevent injuries to anyone from falling material.
B: Examination of the yard must be made before discarding any material into the yard to ensure that no occupants have jumped into the yard prior to the arrival of FD units.
C: No material shall be thrown onto roof of buildings or into narrow shafts or setbacks.
D: The removal of involved materials to any shafts or roofs of setbacks is not to be permitted.
When overhauling in an apartment of an old law tenement, officers must not permit any material to be thrown out of windows unnecessarily. If members ordered to throw items out the window certain precautions must be followed. Which one is incorrect?
A: A member should always be posted in the yard or street below to prevent injuries to anyone from falling material.
B: Examination of the yard must be made before discarding any material into the yard to ensure that no occupants have jumped into the yard prior to the arrival of FD units.
C: No material shall be thrown onto roof of buildings or into narrow shafts or setbacks.
D:✔The removal of involved materials to any shafts or roofs of setbacks is not to be permitted.
Explanation:
D. The removal of involved materials to NARROW shafts or roofs of setbacks is not to be permitted.
CODE: THE SHAFT MUST BE “WIDE OPEN”
Ladders 3: 8.13, 9.9
Fighting a fire in a taxpayer with open web steel joists is a great concern to operating members. Which of the following choices regarding this type of construction is incorrect?
A: Open web steel joists, found in modern taxpayer construction, have very little fire resistance rating. Fire rating depends upon the the spacing and thickness of the joists.
B: Open web steel joists come in standardized lengths, depths and carrying capacities. They are used to span long distances up to 60 feet.
C: Open web steel joists may be covered with various roof decks: solid wood; steel deck; cementitious roof plank, precast concrete or gypsum plank; gypsum concrete poured over form boards and steel wire mesh; usually 2” minimum thickness.
D: Unprotected open web steel joists are particularly vulnerable to elevated temperatures of a fire and may collapse after only 5 or 10 minutes.
Fighting a fire in a taxpayer with open web steel joists is a great concern to operating members. Which of the following choices regarding this type of construction is incorrect?
A:✔Open web steel joists, found in modern taxpayer construction, have very little fire resistance rating. Fire rating depends upon the the spacing and thickness of the joists.
B: Open web steel joists come in standardized lengths, depths and carrying capacities. They are used to span long distances up to 60 feet.
C: Open web steel joists may be covered with various roof decks: solid wood; steel deck; cementitious roof plank, precast concrete or gypsum plank; gypsum concrete poured over form boards and steel wire mesh; usually 2” minimum thickness.
D: Unprotected open web steel joists are particularly vulnerable to elevated temperatures of a fire and may collapse after only 5 or 10 minutes.
Explanation:
Open web steel joists, found in modern taxpayer construction, have NO fire resistance rating. Fire rating depends upon the CEILING FINISH and FINISH ROOFING.
Txpyr 3.3.3 A-D
Which choice contains incorrect information about the cockloft nozzle?
A: The cockloft nozzle is carried by all Rescues and Squad companies
B: The cockloft nozzle is designed to extinguish fires in the confined space of any building with a cockloft
C: The cockloft nozzle should never be the primary attack line and is only to be used when supported and protected by an additional conventional handline
D: When using a cockloft nozzle in a NFP MD, the preferred location for operation is immediately inside the apartment door. A hole 3’x3’ is needed in the ceiling in order for the cockloft nozzle to fit
Which choice contains incorrect information about the cockloft nozzle?
A:✔The cockloft nozzle is carried by all Rescues and Squad companies
B: The cockloft nozzle is designed to extinguish fires in the confined space of any building with a cockloft
C: The cockloft nozzle should never be the primary attack line and is only to be used when supported and protected by an additional conventional handline
D: When using a cockloft nozzle in a NFP MD, the preferred location for operation is immediately inside the apartment door. A hole 3’x3’ is needed in the ceiling in order for the cockloft nozzle to fit
Explanation:
The cockloft nozzle is carried by all Squad companies and Division vehicles
Training Bulletins Tools 7 DS 18 sec 2 and 3
