Exam 3 Flashcards
In HRFPMDs, elevator shafts are conduits for vertical transmission of smoke and heat. The doors to the elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until the status of the fire is ?
A: P/W/H
B: U/C
C: Darkened down
D: Knocked down
B-
MDs 6.4.3
A newly promoted officer should know that M2 cars of the New Haven line of Metro North are the only cars operated by Metro-North with transformers containing PCBs. Which statement below is incorrect?
A: M2 cars always operate in pairs, one “A” car having a pantograph is coupled to a “B” car having no pantograph.
B: These cars are the only cars with orange stripes.
C: The “A” car is an odd numbered car and the “B” car is an even numbered car.
D: The best way to identify M2 cars is the orange stripe on each side of the car and pantograph on the roof of the “A” car.
C-
The “A” car is an even numbered car and the “B” car is an odd numbered car.
AUC 266 Add 2 3.1-3.3
A newly promoted officer should know all of the following are correct when it comes to the general maintenance of the PC/ATS except?
A: The only maintenance to be performed by members is that of changing the paper roll and replacing printer ink cartridge
B: Each unit shall maintain at least 3 spare rolls of teleprinter in the HouseWatch
C: Units in need of teleprinter paper should contact their respective battalion
D: Coffee cups, magazines, or other objects shall not be placed near the PC/ATS
B-
Each unit shall maintain at least 2 spare rolls of teleprinter in the company office
Comm ch 2 2.6.1
At an incident with a Satellite unit on scene, the designated Water Resource Officer shall establish handi-talkie communications with the Incident Commander of the fire through established communication lines. Priority would be through?
A: Field Communications Unit, if on the scene.
B: Marine Unit, if on the scene.
C: Any Communications Unit, if on the scene.
D: The Resource Unit Leader if on the scene.
A-
AUC 274 3.5
The following procedures are to be conducted upon arrival to a “Radiological Incident” except?
A: Notify the Command Chief
B: Determine the location of the radioactive source
C: Verify that the situation involves a legitimate source, which has not been released from its container
D: Transmit the appropriate 10-80 code
A-
Confirm initial readings with a second meter
ERP add 4 2.2.2
In Brownstone buildings with flat roofs, the cockloft space between the top floor ceiling and the roof is?
A: approximately 4’ or more in height and the roof is pitched toward the rear of the building.
B: approximately 2’ to 3’ in height and the roof is pitched toward the rear of the building.
C: approximately 6’ in height and the roof is pitched toward the front of the building.
D: approximately 2’ to 3’ in height and the roof is pitched toward the front of the building.
B-
Brownstones 2.2.18
The GasAlert Extreme is a pocket size warning device issued to all units for monitoring carbon monoxide (CO) gas in ambient air. The GasAlert Extreme includes all of the features except?
A: A visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration is given if the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 9 PPM
B: A visual and high audible warning with a fast vibration is given if the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 100 PPM
C: To turn on and activate the meter press the green circular button on the left only
D: The left button is the only button to be used by field units
A-
35 PPM
The meter is equipped with four push buttons
Haz Mat 4…..2.1
A newly promoted officer would know which point below to be incorrect regarding fires in high rise office buildings?
A: A 10-76 signal shall be transmitted when a report of fire is confirmed.
B: Any fire in a high-rise office building which requires the stretching and operating of one hoseline will necessitate the use of “All Hands.”
C: A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified.
D: When a Second Alarm is transmitted for a fire in a High-Rise building prior to the transmission of a 10-76, the Incident Commander will only receive the Second Alarm assignment. Additional 10-76 units must be special called.
D-
When a Second Alarm is transmitted for a fire in a High-Rise building prior to the transmission of a 10-76, the Incident Commander will receive the balance of the 10-76 assignment in addition to the Second Alarm assignment.
High Rise Office Buildings 5.2.2
The relief valve on a TL should be set at __?
A: 150 psi
B: 250 psi
C: 300 psi
D: 350 psi
B-
Ladders 6….6.6.1
An Incident Commander would be correct in all comments below regarding the use of Rescue Companies except in which choice?
A: Minimize the use of Rescue when ladder or engine companies are sufficient.
B: At vacant building fires where there is no obvious need for a Rescue, return them before they arrive.
C: Avoid using Rescue for post-control overhauling or relief.
D: Never assign Rescue to remove deceased victims.
D-
Assign Rescue to remove deceased victims only in unusual circumstances.
AUC 275 1.2.3-1.2.6
Choose the incorrect operation for a store fire in an OLT
A: A 2 ½ handline should be stretched for large volume fires
B: A 1 ¾ handline should always be stretched into these stores since they are relatively small
C: The second handline should be stretched to the entrance hallway
D: When assured that the second handline is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced to the floor above
B-
MDs 4.3.1
A Captain from a busy Manhattan unit was correct when she made a number of comments regarding the “demobilization Phase” FDNY Collapse Operations. Which comment is incorrect?
A: The Fire Department will remain at the collapse site until the void search phase is complete or until the IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed.
B: The IC must ensure that a written log of all visitors and investigators entering the collapse site is maintained.
C: Fire Department presence in the form of a watchline shall be maintained as long as there are personnel operating in the debris pile for search or investigative purposes.
D: When operations are completed the written log shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations.
A-
until the “debris removal phase” is complete or until the IC is reasonably certain all victims have been removed.
Collapse 12.1
The procedures that a company officer should know when there are problems with the PC/ATS include all of the following except?
A: The officer shall contact their administrative battalion
B: The officer on duty shall make an entry in the company journal indicating the nature of the problem and the time notification was made
C: Upon completion of repairs, the officer on duty shall make an entry in the company journal
D: Upon completion of repairs, the officer on duty shall make an entry in the company journal indicating who made the repair, and if the equipment is now operational
A-
Contact Starfire Operations
Comm ch 2 2.7.1
A Captain instructing members in portable power saw maintenance was correct when he stated that members should return aluminum oxide or silicon carbide blades for replacement in all cases below except?
A: Cracked or badly nicked
B: Center hole wears out of round
C: 8 or more tips are missing, broken, or worn down to the circumference of the blade
D: Blade is worn down to 8” diameter or less
C-
This is for carbide-tipped blades
TB Tools 9 3.3.3
When affixing the CO meter to the handie talkie, it shall be affixed where?
A: To the handie talkie strap near the chest area
B: To the handie talkie strap near the remote mic
C: To the handie talkie strap near the radio
D: Do not affix the CO meter anywhere on the radio or strap
A-
Haz Mat 4…. 2.3
** Officers and FFs assigned riding positions that have a CO meter are required to wear and turn on the meter whenever they are out of qtrs. (emergency and non-emergency operations)
Notification that a sprinkler system or fire alarm system is or will be out of service shall be made to the department under each of the following circumstances except in which choice?
A: The sprinkler system or fire alarm system is or will be out of service on more than one floor of a building
B: One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which a sprinkler of fire alarm system is out of service are or will also be out of service at the same time
C: Sprinkler system work or repairs cannot be completed, and the system restored to service, within 4 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service
D: Fire alarm work or repairs will require the fire alarm system to be out of service for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period
C-
..within 8 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service
BISP Ch 5 Ref 1.1 3.3