Exam 3 2023 Flashcards
Question 1:
A newly promoted Fire Marshal was wrong in which statement below regarding legal obligations at potential crime scenes?
A: Re-entry by investigators, after FDNY units leave the scene, to determine the cause and origin of a fire may require an administrative search warrant. To obtain this, marshals need only to show that a fire of undetermined origin had occurred in a premise and the search will be limited to the areas relevant to the determination of cause and origin
B: If evidence of criminal activity is discovered during the course of an investigation it may be used to obtain a criminal search warrant to gather further evidence of arson
C: An administrative warrant requirement is eliminated if FDNY units maintain control of the scene until the fire marshal’s arrival
D: The threat of rekindle does not present an exigency that would justify warrantless and non consensual investigation into the cause and origin of the fire
A: Re-entry by investigators, after FDNY units leave the scene, to determine the cause and origin of a fire may require an administrative search warrant. To obtain this, marshals need only to show that a fire of undetermined origin had occurred in a premise and the search will be limited to the areas relevant to the determination of cause and origin
B: If evidence of criminal activity is discovered during the course of an investigation it may be used to obtain a criminal search warrant to gather further evidence of arson
C: An administrative warrant requirement is eliminated if FDNY units maintain control of the scene until the fire marshal’s arrival
D:✔The threat of rekindle does not present an exigency that would justify warrantless and non consensual investigation into the cause and origin of the fire
Explanation:
D) The threat of rekindle presents an exigency that would justify warrantless and non consensual investigation into the cause and origin of the fire
AUC 317 7.3-7.5
Question 2:
Theft of property from company quarters may require a Fire Marshal to be notified in which case?
A: The back door of company quarters was forced by a local vagrant and the housewatch scanner is missing
B: A FDNY member is suspected of stealing from other member’s lockers
C: A unit returns from an electrical emergency to find a window broken and signs of illegal entry
D: A unit returns from a false alarm and finds signs of illegal entry as well as items missing from the kitchen
A: The back door of company quarters was forced by a local vagrant and the housewatch scanner is missing
B: A FDNY member is suspected of stealing from other member’s lockers
C: A unit returns from an electrical emergency to find a window broken and signs of illegal entry
D:✔A unit returns from a false alarm and finds signs of illegal entry as well as items missing from the kitchen
Explanation:
Theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters must be reported immediately to the Police Department. Illegal Entry of Quarters Report (Form BP-153) must be forwarded by the Officer on Duty to the Chief of Operations. If a false alarm is involved, notify the Fire Marshals. If there is no illegal entry of quarters and a Department employee is suspected, immediately notify the Inspector General and forward a report with full particulars to the Chief of Operations.
Regs 11.3.11
Question 3:
A member who becomes involved in any criminal proceeding, or in civil proceedings involving any governmental agency, shall immediately forward to the __________ a report recording all pertinent information.
A: Bureau of Personnel
B: Inspector General
C: Chief of Support Services
D: Chief of Fire Prevention
A:✔Bureau of Personnel
B: Inspector General
C: Chief of Support Services
D: Chief of Fire Prevention
Explanation:
The member shall forward a separate report for each subsequent or continued appearance and said report shall include adjournment date or the certificate of disposition of the proceedings.
Regs 25.4.3
Question 4:
A responding Fire Marshal can expect the Incident Commander (IC) to subdivide large buildings during operations. Which choice contains incorrect information regarding this subdivision?
A: If necessary, the IC may subdivide the building into front, center and rear
B: If necessary, the IC may subdivide the building into front and rear
C: Starting from the right, the IC may designate sectors; Sector “A”, Sector “B”, Sector “C”
D: Large buildings often need to be subdivided to gain better control of operational or problem areas
A: If necessary, the IC may subdivide the building into front, center and rear
B: If necessary, the IC may subdivide the building into front and rear
C:✔Starting from the right, the IC may designate sectors; Sector “A”, Sector “B”, Sector “C”
D: Large buildings often need to be subdivided to gain better control of operational or problem areas
Explanation:
C) Starting from the left, designate sectors; Sector “A”, Sector “B”, Sector “C” etc.
Comm 10 Add 2 9
Question 5:
The skull of a fire victim may give the appearance that it exploded. This is caused by?
A: Damage from a blow to the head
B: The expansion (steam) of fluid in the tissues
C: The spasm of the epiglottis
D: Extensive CO Poisoning
A: Damage from a blow to the head
B:✔The expansion (steam) of fluid in the tissues
C: The spasm of the epiglottis
D: Extensive CO Poisoning
Explanation:
A) This should not be confused with external damage from a blow to the head, since external damage could cause the skull to be forced inward.
TB Arson 4.6
Question 6:
The SH-900.1 is required to be posted in the workplace from?
A: February 1st to June 30th
B: January 1st to July 30th
C: February 1st to April 30th
D: April 1st to April 30th
A: February 1st to June 30th
B: January 1st to July 30th
C:✔February 1st to April 30th
D: April 1st to April 30th
Explanation:
SB 1 Add 1 1.5
Question 7:
In Vacant structures, marble slabs may be held in place by only a thin strip of ___ angle iron at the perimeter of the landing, and the angle-iron framework may have deteriorated with age. These factors can cause steps or landings to collapse under a member’s weight.
A: 3/4”
B: 1”
C: 1 1/2”
D: 2”
A:✔3/4”
B: 1”
C: 1 1/2”
D: 2”
Explanation:
FFP Vacants 1.5.2 F
Question 8:
What is the correct transmission for a Missing, Lost, Trapped, or Seriously Injured Member where Additional Resources are required?
A: 10-66
B: 10-37
C: 10-45
D: 10-60
A:✔10-66
B: 10-37
C: 10-45
D: 10-60
Question 9:
A Fire Marshal should know that at an investigation following an FDNY operation, all requests for personnel and equipment, in connection with searching for and preserving evidence, shall be directed to the ________ for consideration.
A: Command Chief on duty
B: Logistics Section Chief
C: Salvage Truck
D: Incident Commander
A: Command Chief on duty
B: Logistics Section Chief
C: Salvage Truck
D:✔Incident Commander
Explanation:
Regs 8.2.4
Question 10:
When responding to alarms, air horns or sirens shall be sounded with a frequency depending upon conditions. Which of the following is an incorrect usage of sirens or horns?
A: Air horns and sirens shall be dispensed with, when consistent with safety, in the immediate vicinity of hospitals, theaters, churches.
B: Air horns and sirens shall be dispensed with, when consistent with safety, in the immediate vicinity of occupancies where large numbers of people are likely to be assembled.
C: Discretion shall also be used when passing through hotel and residential districts at all times.
D: When returning from alarms or other activity, all traffic regulations which apply to other than emergency vehicles, shall be observed. Sirens or air horns shall not be used.
A: Air horns and sirens shall be dispensed with, when consistent with safety, in the immediate vicinity of hospitals, theaters, churches.
B: Air horns and sirens shall be dispensed with, when consistent with safety, in the immediate vicinity of occupancies where large numbers of people are likely to be assembled.
C:✔Discretion shall also be used when passing through hotel and residential districts at all times.
D: When returning from alarms or other activity, all traffic regulations which apply to other than emergency vehicles, shall be observed. Sirens or air horns shall not be used.
Explanation:
Regs 11 sec 11.1.10
Discretion shall also be used when passing through hotel and residential districts during the night.
Question 11:
A Speed Hump is a raised portion of the street surface (3-4”) that is ___________ These devices are not to be confused with Speed Bumps, which are generally 3-6” high, 12” wide, and are no longer legal on City streets.
A: slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the width of the street.
B: slightly smaller than an average automobile and it spans the width of the street.
C: slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the driving area of the street.
D: slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the driving area of the street.
A:✔slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the width of the street.
B: slightly smaller than an average automobile and it spans the width of the street.
C: slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the driving area of the street.
D: slightly longer than an average automobile and it spans the driving area of the street.
Explanation:
SB 2 Ch 5 sec 1.1
Question 12:
What is an incorrect example of plain speak terminology used at a Taxpayer fire?
A: “We have heavy fire showing from the rear of exposure 02, the hardware store sector”
B: “Stretch a line into exposure 04, the bakery sector”
C: “Stretch a line into the middle of Exposure 3A”
D: “Conduct a primary search in exposure 04, the pizzeria sector”
A: “We have heavy fire showing from the rear of exposure 02, the hardware store sector”
B: “Stretch a line into exposure 04, the bakery sector”
C:✔”Stretch a line into the middle of Exposure 3A”
D: “Conduct a primary search in exposure 04, the pizzeria sector”
Explanation:
Comm 10 Add 2 7.3 Note, 10.1
Question 13:
Which member of the Department followed proper procedures for operating at a fire designated a “crime scene?”
A: FF Smith washed her hands in the bathroom sink of the fire apartment after receiving a laceration to her left wrist while overhauling
B: Fire Marshal Jones adjusted the volume on the television in the apartment he was investigating as he had to confer with the Supervising Fire Marshal via cell phone
C: Lt. Jackson ordered his members not to untie a deceased teenage girl found bound to a chair with zip ties in the fire apartment
D: While taking up hoseline from the fire area, FF Stevens covered a 10-45 code 1 victim with a blanket because it was making the probationary firefighter queasy
A: FF Smith washed her hands in the bathroom sink of the fire apartment after receiving a laceration to her left wrist while overhauling
B: Fire Marshal Jones adjusted the volume on the television in the apartment he was investigating as he had to confer with the Supervising Fire Marshal via cell phone
C:✔Lt. Jackson ordered his members not to untie a deceased teenage girl found bound to a chair with zip ties in the fire apartment
D: While taking up hoseline from the fire area, FF Stevens covered a 10-45 code 1 victim with a blanket because it was making the probationary firefighter queasy
Explanation:
A) Do not wash hands in sinks or use toilet facilities
B) Do not adjust radio or television, or use telephone in crime scene area.
D) Refrain from covering any corpse except in public view.
AUC 317 5.9-5.12
Question 14:
Members suspended from duty may not appear in uniform. They must promptly return official badges, insignia, and all other Department property to the officer on duty in their unit. The Badge Desk must be notified as soon as possible that member’s badge and I.D. card have been returned. If the member does not return official badges, insignia, and all Department property with ______, the Bureau of Investigations and Trials must be notified.
A: 24 hours
B: 48 hours
C: 72 hours
D: 96 hours
Explanation:
Regs 26.7.2
A: 24 hours
B: 48 hours
C:✔72 hours
D: 96 hours
Explanation:
Regs 26.7.2
Question 15:
Officers on duty shall see that the fire zone in front of quarters is maintained clear of vehicles or other obstructions and notify the ___________ of any unusual traffic condition which may interfere with response of the apparatus. Members on housewatch duty shall assist Officers in this responsibility and keep them fully informed of conditions.
A: Police Department only
B: Administrative Battalion and Administrative Division
C: Police Department and the Administrative Battalion
D: Administrative Division only
A: Police Department only
B: Administrative Battalion and Administrative Division
C:✔Police Department and the Administrative Battalion
D: Administrative Division only
Explanation:
Regs 11 sec 11.1.3