Exam 3 Flashcards
Question 1:
An experienced Fire Marshal would be most correct to know that the IC should not put the ________ of witnesses on the “face” of fire reports.
A: names or description
B: names or phone numbers
C: names or statements
D: names or addresses
A: names or description
B: names or phone numbers
C:✔names or statements
D: names or addresses
Explanation:
TB Arson 3.21
Question 2:
If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire was set.
A: will always
B: could
C: will definitely not
D: will not assist to
If the fire breaks out shortly after occupant leaves, it ______ indicate the fire was set.
A: will always
B:✔could
C: will definitely not
D: will not assist to
Explanation:
TB Arson 3.13
Question 3:
An investigating Fire Marshal would expect first arriving members to observe whether doors and windows are open or shut, particularly on a ____ day, as well as note if window shades were drawn to block the outside view, particularly during the _____.
A: cold; daytime
B: warm; nightime
C:cold; nightime
D: rainy; nightime
A:✔cold; daytime
B: warm; nightime
C: cold; nightime
D: rainy; nightime
Explanation:
TB Arson 2.2
Question 4:
What kind of cracking of glass indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up?
A: Small crazing
B: Large crazing
C: Checkering
D: Half-moon effects
A: Small crazing
B:✔Large crazing
C: Checkering
D: Half-moon effects
Explanation:
TB Arson 6.7.3
Question 5:
It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions to take except in which choice?
A: Get names and addresses, if possible.
B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.
C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
D: Interrogate all occupants.
Question 5:
It is important for fire officials to record information received from occupants and witnesses to assist in a fire investigation. All of the following are appropriate actions to take except in which choice?
A: Get names and addresses, if possible.
B: Listen to what the occupants and witnesses are saying about the fire.
C: Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
D:✔Interrogate all occupants.
Explanation:
D) Don’t interrogate! Let the person talk freely. They will usually talk to fire personnel at the scene.
TB Arson 3.20
Question 6:
Which “color” of a victim would indicate that the victim was alive at the time of the fire?
A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim
B: cyanotic
C: pink to cherry red
D: pale yellow
A: pink or red skin at the lower portions of a supine victim
B: cyanotic
C:✔pink to cherry red
D: pale yellow
Explanation:
CO may cause victim to appear life-like (pink to cherry red color of lips, eyelids, or skin). This would indicate the victim was alive at the time of the fire. Lividity is caused by the settling of blood to the lowest horizontal areas of the body; may show as pink or red skin. (Do not confuse with CO cherry red color.)
TB Arson 4.5
Question 7:
According to “Training Bulletins: Arson,” unusual locations of fires can be found in all choices except?
A: Closets
B: Under steps / porches
C: In attics
D: Over the stovetop
Question 7:
According to “Training Bulletins: Arson,” unusual locations of fires can be found in all choices except?
A: Closets
B: Under steps / porches
C: In attics
D:✔Over the stovetop
Explanation:
D) In desk drawers
Acronym: CADS (Closets, Attics, Desk Drawers, Steps/Porches)
TB Arson 3.10
Question 8:
An important element in the investigation of a fire is the preservation and packaging of evidence as contamination can become a problem. Which of the following would be the preferred packaging contain for evidence collection?
A: A plastic bag
B: A new paint can
C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid
D: A plastic container
A: A plastic bag
B:✔A new paint can
C: A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid
D: A plastic container
Explanation:
Training Bulletin Arson Sec 5.3
A. A plastic bag can be used in an emergency
C. A clean glass jar with a tightly fitting lid is used if a new paint can is not available
D. Try to avoid the use of plastic containers
Question 9:
Glass objects can be used as indicators to help locate the point of origin as glass objects may be affected by smoke, heat and flame. From the choices below choose an incorrect statement regarding using glass as an indicator.
A: Heavy smoke stains, remote from the point of origin, usually indicate a slow fire build up.
B: Light smoke stains usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire, little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.
C: Large checkering indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up.
D: Hydro-carbons or products thereof may be an exception to using smoke stains to indicate severity of conditions
A: Heavy smoke stains, remote from the point of origin, usually indicate a slow fire build up.
B: Light smoke stains usually indicate a rapid build up of the fire, little fire damage and are found close to the point of origin.
C:✔Large checkering indicates remoteness from the point of origin and/or a relatively slow heat build up.
D: Hydro-carbons or products thereof may be an exception to using smoke stains to indicate severity of conditions
Explanation:
Training Bulletin Arson Sec 6.7.3
Checkering of glass (half moon effects or marks) usually results from water being applied to heated glass. This indicates the window was still in place when the firefighters operated at the fire.
Question 10:
All of the following choices are correct regarding crime scene operations except in which choice?
A: Refrain from covering any corpse until arrival of the coroner.
B: Members should take a single path of travel entering and leaving a crime scene and use the same path when possible.
C: Do not wash hands in sinks or use toilet facilities.
D: Do not adjust radio or television, or use a telephone in a crime scene area.
A:✔Refrain from covering any corpse until arrival of the coroner.
B: Members should take a single path of travel entering and leaving a crime scene and use the same path when possible.
C: Do not wash hands in sinks or use toilet facilities.
D: Do not adjust radio or television, or use a telephone in a crime scene area.
Explanation:
A) Refrain from covering any corpse except in public view.
AUC 317 5.7, 5.9, 5.10, 5.12
Question 11:
In circumstances where members of the Fire Department discover drugs or weapons during legitimate emergency searches they would be acting outside of the permitted limited scope of warrantless search and seizure in fire situations, if they seized the evidence. Therefore members of the force should refer such knowledge of illegal substances to ________, who can determine the necessity for a warrant, or act within some other exception to the warrantless search.
A: The police
B: The Supervising Fire Marshal
C: The Incident Commander
D: The IG
A:✔The police
B: The Supervising Fire Marshal
C: The Incident Commander
D: The IG
Explanation:
In circumstances where members of the Fire Department discover drugs or weapons during legitimate emergency searches they would be acting outside of the permitted limited scope of warrantless search and seizure in fire situations, if they seized the evidence. Therefore members of the force should refer such knowledge of illegal substances to the police, who can determine the necessity for a warrant, or act within some other exception to the warrantless search.
AUC 317 Add 1
Question 12:
A Fire Marshal should know that the Department’s Substance Policy requires every officer (whether on-duty or while in any Department premises, property or vehicle(s)) who reasonably suspects or knows that that FDNY members are engaging in on-duty alcohol use shall take all of the following actions except in which choice?
A: Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer.
B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty and immediately have the affected unit placed out of service.
C: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer.
D: Notify the Inspector General.
A: Prohibit on and off-duty members present at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer.
B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency response duty and immediately have the affected unit placed out of service.
C: Notify the administrative Battalion Chief or, if appropriate, the next superior officer.
D:✔Notify the Inspector General.
Explanation:
D) Notify the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (“BITs”)
AUC 202 5.5
Question 13:
A fire broke out in a PD at 11AM and the occupant was not at home at the time of the fire. Fire marshal Smith responded and asked the IC which code was transmitted. Marshal Smith corrected the IC and transmitted the following code
A: 10-41 code 1
B: 10-41 code 2
C: 10-41 code 3
D: 10-41 code 4
A: 10-41 code 1
B:✔10-41 code 2
C: 10-41 code 3
D: 10-41 code 4
Explanation:
Comm Ch 8 Pg 12
A structure (commercial, residential, public), normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire
Question 14:
There are many types of collisions we are involved in. Fire marshal’s are well aware the most damaging of the collisions are __________
A: the squeeze through collisions
B: the reverse gear collisions
C: the backing into quarters collisions
D: the intersection collisions
A: the squeeze through collisions
B: the reverse gear collisions
C: the backing into quarters collisions
D:✔the intersection collisions
Explanation:
SB 2 ch 6 sec 3.1
Question 15:
The FDNY Smoking Policy applies to all employees of the Fire Department. Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding this policy?
A: Smoking is prohibited in all Fire Department facilities at any time, without exception.
B: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.
C: Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicle and/or ambulance equipped with oxygen.
D: In compliance with the Smoke-Free Air Act, the Department has designated the OSHA Unit to receive and respond to smoking-related complaints.
A: Smoking is prohibited in all Fire Department facilities at any time, without exception.
B: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.
C:✔Smoking is prohibited within 30 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicle and/or ambulance equipped with oxygen.
D: In compliance with the Smoke-Free Air Act, the Department has designated the OSHA Unit to receive and respond to smoking-related complaints.
Explanation:
C) 20 feet
PAID 9 ch 13 sec 3 and 4