Exam 25 Flashcards
2nd due truck responsibilities are many at fires in Class 2 MD’s. Which choice below is in accord with department policy for a fire on the 15th floor of an 18-story building? (CORRECT)
A: The 2nd Ladder Company will operate in the apartment above the fire in all circumstances.
B: The 2nd Ladder Officer will ensure the curtain is brought to the roof.
C: If a life-saving rope rescue is required, the 2nd roof firefighter will proceed to the roof to initiate a rescue attempt.
D: The 2nd Ladder Company will ensure all evacuation stair doors (if any) are closed on the fire floor.
2nd due truck responsibilities are many at fires in Class 2 MD’s. Which choice below is in accord with department policy for a fire on the 15th floor of an 18-story building? (CORRECT)
A: The 2nd Ladder Company will operate in the apartment above the fire in all circumstances.
B: The 2nd Ladder Officer will ensure the curtain is brought to the roof.
C: If a life-saving rope rescue is required, the 2nd roof firefighter will proceed to the roof to initiate a rescue attempt.
D:✔The 2nd Ladder Company will ensure all evacuation stair doors (if any) are closed on the fire floor.
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – CLASS 2 BUILDINGS
D IS CORRECT – 8.8.6
A – Unless needed to augment operations on the FIRE FLOOR, the 2nd ladder company will proceed to and operate in the apartment above the fire. 8.8.7
B – For a top floor fire, the 2nd arriving ladder officer will ensure the curtain is brought to the roof. 8.8.7
C – When the fire floor is within 2 floors of the roof. If a rescue is not required, proceed to the roof to assist the 1st roof firefighter 8.8.9
You, the Lieutenant, working in E-100 during the 6x9 tour walk into the kitchen at approximately 2300 hours to grab a drink of water. As you enter the kitchen you smell alcohol and reasonably suspect the FFs have engaged in alcohol consumption. At this point, you carry out several actions. Choose the incorrect action.
A: Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery from leaving premises without permission of the administrative Battalion Chief
B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty
C: Immediately have the affected unit placed OOS
D: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer
E: Notify BITS
F: Document the incident in the company journal
You, the Lieutenant, working in E-100 during the 6x9 tour walk into the kitchen at approximately 2300 hours to grab a drink of water. As you enter the kitchen you smell alcohol and reasonably suspect the FFs have engaged in alcohol consumption. At this point, you carry out several actions. Choose the incorrect action.
A:✔Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery from leaving premises without permission of the administrative Battalion Chief
B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty
C: Immediately have the affected unit placed OOS
D: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer
E: Notify BITS
F: Document the incident in the company journal
Explanation:
Investigating Officer
Know this procedure cold
AUC 202 5.5
What would be the appropriate code to transmit for an incident in the subway system that involved burning rubbish on the tracks?
A: 10-22
B: 10-28 code 1
C: 10-28 code 2
D: 10-28 code 3
What would be the appropriate code to transmit for an incident in the subway system that involved burning rubbish on the tracks?
A: 10-22
B: 10-28 code 1
C:✔10-28 code 2
D: 10-28 code 3
Explanation:
10-22: Outside rubbish fire
10-28: Subway or Railroad System - Fire, Emergency (non-medical) or Smoke Condition
Code 1: Structural fire
Code 2: Non-Structural fire (e.g. train fire, rubbish on the tracks, etc.)
Code 3: Emergency (non-medical)
Comm 8 p9
Cellar fires in taxpayers can be debilitating and arduous operations. Which of the following line placements described below is correct at a fire in the cellar of a taxpayer?
A: The first line may be stretched into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension or to the cellar via an exterior entrance.
B: The second line must always be stretched to the interior of the first floor.
C: A second line must be stretched to feed the sprinkler system before stretching a second line to back-up the first engine company’s line.
D: If stretched to the cellar, the second line must always be advanced via the outside entrance to the cellar.
Cellar fires in taxpayers can be debilitating and arduous operations. Which of the following line placements described below is correct at a fire in the cellar of a taxpayer?
A: The first line may be stretched into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension or to the cellar via an exterior entrance.
B: The second line must always be stretched to the interior of the first floor.
C:✔A second line must be stretched to feed the sprinkler system before stretching a second line to back-up the first engine company’s line.
D: If stretched to the cellar, the second line must always be advanced via the outside entrance to the cellar.
Explanation:
A. The first line may be stretched into the occupancy above the fire to prevent vertical extension.
THERE IS NO MENTION OF FIRST LINE BEING STRETCHED TO THE CELLAR VIA AN EXTERIOR ENTRANCE
B. Second line may be used for:
- To control the first floor if the first engine company has advanced into the cellar via the interior cellar entrance.
- Serve as a backup or protection line for the first engine company.
- Stretch into the cellar via the interior stairs or the outside entrance if the first unit’s line has to control the first floor.
- To employ the use of cellar pipes or distributors over the fire.
D. See #3 above.
NOTE C: In a building protected by a sprinkler system, when first engine has not supplied it and staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system. AFTER SUPPLYING THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, when staffing and conditions permit, stretch a line to backup first engine.
FEEDING SPRINKLER TAKES PRIORITY OVER BACKUP LINE
Taxpayers 7.2.3
Which of the following is CORRECT according to our written procedures regarding the Blue Light in the transit system?
A: An Emergency Evacuation Device will be found at the first blue light location south of the southbound platform of underground and grade level subway stations.
B: The Power Removal Box will be found along the right of way under the blue light.
C: Subway System Blue lights are located every 800’ along the right of way. Near the Blue light there is a power removal box, a telephone and dry chemical extinguisher.
D: Air Train Blue Light Station Power Removal Boxes are found every 800’. Inside the box, there is a red power removal button, a schematic, and dry chemical extinguisher.
Which of the following is CORRECT according to our written procedures regarding the Blue Light in the transit system?
A:✔An Emergency Evacuation Device will be found at the first blue light location south of the southbound platform of underground and grade level subway stations.
B: The Power Removal Box will be found along the right of way under the blue light.
C: Subway System Blue lights are located every 800’ along the right of way. Near the Blue light there is a power removal box, a telephone and dry chemical extinguisher.
D: Air Train Blue Light Station Power Removal Boxes are found every 800’. Inside the box, there is a red power removal button, a schematic, and dry chemical extinguisher.
Explanation:
AUC 207 & ADDENDUM 12 – AIR TRAIN SYSTEM
A IS CORRECT - Addendum 11 - 3.1
B – The Power Removal Box may not be necessarily located under the Blue Light, but it will be in proximity to it or across the tracks from it. 8.1 Pg 12 top.
C – While not directly written under the Blue Light section, 8.5.1 reads Dry Chemical extinguishers at the power removal boxes found along the right of way approximately 600’ apart. 8.1 – Near the blue light there is a power removal box, a telephone and fire extinguisher. Also in under river rail 2.9.4
D – Dry Chemical extinguishers are found aboard Air Train Cars not at blue lights.
It is 0600 hours, and you have just been relocated to another firehouse due to a multiple alarm in the great Borough of the Bronx. In order for you to provide relief for your night crew as the change of tour approaches, you shall notify the dispatcher when?
A: 0730 hours
B: 0800 hours
C: 0830 hours
D: 0845 hours
It is 0600 hours, and you have just been relocated to another firehouse due to a multiple alarm in the great Borough of the Bronx. In order for you to provide relief for your night crew as the change of tour approaches, you shall notify the dispatcher when?
A: 0730 hours
B:✔0800 hours
C: 0830 hours
D: 0845 hours
Explanation:
Officers on duty with units relocated to another quarters shall (at 0800 or 1700) notify the dispatcher in the borough in which relocated that relief will or may, be required.
Key in on the time and which dispatcher to notify if relocated to another borough
AUC 217 sec 4.1
Which of the following choices contains correct information regarding Fire Department operations at an IED incident, post detonation?
A: Fire units should respond to the POI and Triage Transfer Point with the following equipment: Meters. Skeds, Tourniquets, Triage tags and CFR equipment.
B: FDNY members assigned to a Staging Area must conduct a thorough search of the area for secondary devices.
C: Leave emergency vehicles that were inside of the primary blast/crime scene area in place until the Incident Comnander determines they are safe to move and moving them will not destroy key evidence.
D: In all cases, members should don appropriate PPE, including their SCBA facepieces, and this equipment must be worn and used throughout the entire operation.
Which of the following choices contains correct information regarding Fire Department operations at an IED incident, post detonation?
A:✔Fire units should respond to the POI and Triage Transfer Point with the following equipment: Meters. Skeds, Tourniquets, Triage tags and CFR equipment.
B: FDNY members assigned to a Staging Area must conduct a thorough search of the area for secondary devices.
C: Leave emergency vehicles that were inside of the primary blast/crime scene area in place until the Incident Comnander determines they are safe to move and moving them will not destroy key evidence.
D: In all cases, members should don appropriate PPE, including their SCBA facepieces, and this equipment must be worn and used throughout the entire operation.
Explanation:
B) FDNY members assigned to a Staging Area must conduct a thorough SURVEY of the area to ensure that all threats and suspicious objects are identified and mitigated. Members of the FDNY are NOT trained to conduct a SEARCH for explosive devices. Members are to SURVEY (VISUAL OBSERVATION) the Staging Area but shall not conduct a search for devices.
C) Leave emergency vehicles that were inside of the primary blast/crime scene area in place until the NYPD BOMB SQUAD can determine they are safe to move and moving them will not destroy key evidence.
D) Members should don appropriate PPE. However, members should NOT don their SCBA facepieces unless there are indications of respiratory danger based on victim reaction (SLUDGEM) or meter readings. Wearing the facepiece could inhibit vision at this type of operation.
ERP Add 3 5.1.3
Members should be familiar with the method of accessing subway emergency exits. Which comment below contains incorrect information about the features of subway emergency exits?
A: Both the standard and upright emergency exits can be accessed with the subway emergency tool, the Triangle Key.
B: The Triangle Key and Billy Bar can be used in conjunction to open the locking device of an emergency exit.
C: The Billy Bar is not essential to opening the emergency exit doors.
D: The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The concrete stairs are often steeper.
Members should be familiar with the method of accessing subway emergency exits. Which comment below contains incorrect information about the features of subway emergency exits?
A: Both the standard and upright emergency exits can be accessed with the subway emergency tool, the Triangle Key.
B: The Triangle Key and Billy Bar can be used in conjunction to open the locking device of an emergency exit.
C: The Billy Bar is not essential to opening the emergency exit doors.
D:✔The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The concrete stairs are often steeper.
Explanation:
D. The emergency exit stairways are constructed of either concrete or metal. The METAL stairs are often steeper WITH OPEN TREADS.
NOTE C: ALTHOUGH NOT ESSENTIAL, THE BILLY BAR AIDS IN OPENING THE DOORS MORE QUICKLY AND EASILY.
Under River Rails 2.5.1, 2.5.2
When responding to a reported fire in a Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, an overriding consideration concerning size-up must be wind conditions and its effects on the fire. Which choice below is INCORRECT regarding these concerns?
A: Building height, size, shape and location of adjoining or adjacent buildings add to the unpredictability of the effects of wind on fire conditions.
B: The direction and speed at the street level is a reliable indicator of wind conditions above the street level.
C: Fire or smoke visible inside the fire apartment that is not venting out of an open or failed window is a potentially dangerous, life threatening condition. This is the classic ventilation profile of a wind impacted fire.
D: It does not take high winds to dramatically increase fire conditions inside the building. When the wind subsides or shifts, pressure will equalize allowing the fire and smoke to vent out the window
When responding to a reported fire in a Fireproof Multiple Dwelling, an overriding consideration concerning size-up must be wind conditions and its effects on the fire. Which choice below is INCORRECT regarding these concerns?
A: Building height, size, shape and location of adjoining or adjacent buildings add to the unpredictability of the effects of wind on fire conditions.
B:✔The direction and speed at the street level is a reliable indicator of wind conditions above the street level.
C: Fire or smoke visible inside the fire apartment that is not venting out of an open or failed window is a potentially dangerous, life threatening condition. This is the classic ventilation profile of a wind impacted fire.
D: It does not take high winds to dramatically increase fire conditions inside the building. When the wind subsides or shifts, pressure will equalize allowing the fire and smoke to vent out the window
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – WIND IMPACTED FIRES - ADDENDUM 3
B IS INCORRECT – 3.2.1 – Directions and speed at the street level is not a reliable indicator.
A – 3.2.1
C – 3.2.2
D – 3.2.1
With a full second alarm assignment 10-84 and operating, as you exit the building, which FDNY member would you expect to report to so he/she can assign you to the Rehabilitation Group
A: Resource Unit Leader
B: Safety Battalion
C: Medical Branch Director
D: IC
With a full second alarm assignment 10-84 and operating, as you exit the building, which FDNY member would you expect to report to so he/she can assign you to the Rehabilitation Group
A:✔Resource Unit Leader
B: Safety Battalion
C: Medical Branch Director
D: IC
Explanation:
At 2nd or greater alarms or when special called for by the IC, the Resource Unit Leader (RUL) shall assign units being relieved or released to the Rehabilitation Group, as appropriate
At incidents where the RUL is not assigned (10-75 or All-Hands) the IC retains the responsibility to ensure proper rehabilitation is conducted
AUC 230 sec 7.4 and 7.6
For the purposes of eCIDS, a nonfireproof structure renovated or repaired using metal “C” joists should be classified as?
A: CL3LW
B: CL2
C: CL2LW
D: CL3
For the purposes of eCIDS, a nonfireproof structure renovated or repaired using metal “C” joists should be classified as?
A:✔CL3LW
B: CL2
C: CL2LW
D: CL3
Explanation:
A Fire-Protected structure constructed using metal “C” joist or steel bar joist would be classified as a CL2LW.
A Non-Fireproof structure renovated or repaired using any type of structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as CL3LW.
A Wood Frame structure constructed using any type of structural Light-Weight materials would be classified as CL4LW.< br> Comm 4 4.4.2 D3
Listed below are several priorities for first alarm engine companies to consider at the scene of a building collapse. Of the four listed, which is the highest priority?
A: Protect exposures.
B: Extinguish active fire in surrounding debris.
C: Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse.
D: At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 2 ½” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation.
Listed below are several priorities for first alarm engine companies to consider at the scene of a building collapse. Of the four listed, which is the highest priority?
A: Protect exposures.
B:✔Extinguish active fire in surrounding debris.
C: Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse.
D: At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 2 ½” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation.
Explanation:
In order of highest to least priority, first alarm engine companies are to:
- Extinguish active fire in the affected building AND SURROUNDING DEBRIS.
- Protect exposures.
- Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse.
- At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 21⁄2” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation. In addition, a 31⁄2” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving tower ladder.
- At a suspected terrorist event, 21⁄2” hoselines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blasts set to injure emergency responders.
Collapse 7.1
Reports of special importance shall be preceded by an immediate telephone communication to the Deputy and Battalion Chief on Duty. Which of the following would NOT require an immediate notification?
A: Ladder 1 responds to a car accident where two civilians were killed.
B: Ladder 2 is involved in a minor accident causing damage to the mirror and bumper of a car.
C: Ladder 3 loses a thermal imaging camera during operations at a fire in a vacant.
D: Ladder 4 is involved in an altercation with civilians at a stuck elevator.
Reports of special importance shall be preceded by an immediate telephone communication to the Deputy and Battalion Chief on Duty. Which of the following would NOT require an immediate notification?
A: Ladder 1 responds to a car accident where two civilians were killed.
B: Ladder 2 is involved in a minor accident causing damage to the mirror and bumper of a car.
C:✔Ladder 3 loses a thermal imaging camera during operations at a fire in a vacant.
D: Ladder 4 is involved in an altercation with civilians at a stuck elevator.
Explanation:
REGULATIONS CHAPTER 30
C IS INCORRECT – Lost property reports do not require immediate telephone notifications. 30.1.6
A – Loss of life at a fire or other operation
B – Accidents
D – Unusual Occurrences
Prior to attending Chauffeur Training School, each member must be given how many of hours of driver training, not including emergency responses?
A: 3 hours
B: 5 hours
C: 10 hours
D: 15 hours
Prior to attending Chauffeur Training School, each member must be given how many of hours of driver training, not including emergency responses?
A: 3 hours
B:✔5 hours
C: 10 hours
D: 15 hours
Explanation:
Must have 3 years experience in the FD to be considered for Chauffeur Training School. In unusual circumstances, exceptions to this policy will be granted with the approval of the Chief of Operations AUC 254 sec 1.3 and 2.4
In which case below would you expect the dispatcher to assign 3 Engines, 1 Ladder and 1 BC for a single source structural response?
A: Normal Response
B: Fallback Step 1
C: Fallback Step 2
D: Fallback Step 3
In which case below would you expect the dispatcher to assign 3 Engines, 1 Ladder and 1 BC for a single source structural response?
A: Normal Response
B: Fallback Step 1
C: Fallback Step 2
D:✔Fallback Step 3
Explanation:
Note: On a verified second source on Fallback Step 3, 3 Engines, 2 Ladders and 1 BC will be dispatched.
Comm 6 6.4.3 C
According to CFR protocols the four “CUPS” criteria are: *1. Critical *2. Unstable *3. Potentially Unstable and *4. Stable. The company officer shall ask the dispatcher for an ETA of the responding ambulance, and advise the dispatcher to relay the seriousness of the patient’s condition to the responding EMS units when it is determined that the patient’s condition is which of the following?
A: 1 only
B: 1,2
C: 1,2,3
D: 1,2,3,4
According to CFR protocols the four “CUPS” criteria are: *1. Critical *2. Unstable *3. Potentially Unstable and *4. Stable. The company officer shall ask the dispatcher for an ETA of the responding ambulance, and advise the dispatcher to relay the seriousness of the patient’s condition to the responding EMS units when it is determined that the patient’s condition is which of the following?
A: 1 only
B:✔1,2
C: 1,2,3
D: 1,2,3,4
Explanation:
Also if the patient is CRITICAL OR UNSTABLE, packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats.
CFR Chapter 2: 3.9.3; 3.12
