Exam 3 Flashcards
Question 1:
An officer encountering a fire in the Swedish Embassy, located in a Brownstone in a residential Manhattan neighborhood, would know which tactic below is incorrect?
A: In all cases the Engine Company should stretch a 2 1/2” line and stand by in case entry is granted.
B: A Tower Ladder should be positioned in front of the building.
C: Position aerial and ground ladders for possible rescues.
D: If embassy personnel refuse expanding searches on upper or lower floors notify the IC.
A
Explanation:
Engine Companies should stretch hoselines compatible with the occupancy and fire conditions found….in this case, it would be a 1 3/4” line.
ABC 1-2010 5.1, 5.2
Question 2:
According to Chief Dunn, what is the most common cause of early floor collapse?
A: Pre-engineered or lightweight truss construction
B: Old Construction
C: Shoddy renovations
D: Overloading of floors
A
Explanation:
Ch 6
Dunn and Brannigan, a must read for the DC and BC exam
Question 3:
A Phase II “Water Pressure Emergency” procedures have just been implemented. Units shall patrol their districts as per schedules established by their DCs. Upon completing their assigned patrol duties, officers on duty shall fax to the Battalion the following information: 1) The number of illegally opened hydrants……..2) The number of hydrants shut down………3) The number of spray caps placed………4) Any areas experiencing dangerously low water pressure that could adversely affect firefighting operations. The Battalion Chief on duty receiving this information shall provide the administrative DC this information every _______ hours
A: 2
B: 3
C: 4
D: 5
A Explanation: AUC 205 sec 8.2 and 8.3 This AUC was updated in 2015 A must read for a chief officers exam
Question 4:
BC Wrecker has a band-aide for the day and is involved in an accident just blocks away from arrival at a second alarm fire. Which action taken by Chief Wrecker was correct according to department policy?
A: Upon return to quarters, BC Wrecker completed and forwarded an FOC-1 to operations.
B: Once he determined that there were no injuries, BC Wrecker advised the dispatcher that he was continuing up the block to the fire.
C: BC Wrecker completed and forwarded his CD-19 within 96 hours of the apparatus collision.
D: BC Wrecker returned the Safety Battalion and Investigating Chief after determining that the accident was a minor
C
Explanation:
A- The investigating chief completes and forwards the FOC-1 to operations. SB56 8.1 pg 6
B- NEW INFO - No longer is continuing the response an option. It has been removed from the new bulletin issued on 8/20/18. Se section 5.1 pg 3.
C- Correct – CD 19 prepared and forwarded by officer/operator within 96 hours. 10.1 pg 9
D- NEW INFO The investigating Battalion Chief will determine if a collision is a minor or if necessary a major in consultation with the Safety Battalion & Division 7.1/6.2. The option for the company to make that determination has been removed from the new bulletin issued on 8/20/18. See section 5.1
Question 5:
BCs may find themselves responsible for proper notifications during “noteworthy” or “potentially noteworthy” incidents. Which choice below is not in accordance with Department policy and procedure?
A: Chief Officers, when operating as the IC at NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS, are personally responsible for notifying or designating a knowledgeable subordinate to notify the Command Chief of all available particulars
B: Proper notification shall be made through FDOC as soon as an incident is determined to be NOTEWORTHY.
C: A BC may be special called as the Resources Unit Leader to assist the IC with appropriate notifications.
D: Chief Officers should make such notifications from the scene, as a “mixer off” message, through the dispatcher.
D
Explanation:
D) Chief Officers should use their cellular phones, which are required to be available at the Command Post at all times, to make such notifications from the scene.
ABC 3-96 3 - 5
Question 6: An EEO complaint must be filed with the Fire Department EEO Officer within \_\_\_\_\_ from the date the alleged harassment/discrimination occurred. A: 30 days B: 90 days C: 6 months D: 1 year
D
Explanation:
TB EEO 7.2 D Note
Question 7: You the BC, are in attendance at a HQ nightly conference. The hot topic of the conference is the use of the NYC transit subway repeater system. The following statements were made in reference to the subway repeater system: 1) The repeater system is on 24/7...…...2) Power backup for the repeater provides a minimum of 4 hours of protection in the event of a power outage...…...3) The CORE H/T relay can be eliminated if the repeater system is tested and operational...…..4) The IC shall test the functionality of the repeater system prior to the start of operations...…...5) Any member operating on the repeater channel must be teamed with an H/T equipped member operating on H/T channel 1...….6) On the Post Radio, "Subway 1" is for channel 14 and "Subway 2" is for Channel 15...……..Choose the correct statements made at this conference A: 1,2,3,5,6 B: 2,4,5 C: 2,3,4,5 D: 1,2,4,5,6 E: 1,2,5,6
E
Explanation:
3) CORE HT relay must be established whether the station is equipped with a repeater or not……..4) Once operations are underway and conditions dictate, the IC can have the repeater system tested to see if it is functioning. AUC 207 add 16
Question 8: As the Chief in charge of a fire at a Bulk Oil Tank Facility, you would be correct to identify carbon dioxide extinguishing systems as having piping and valve bodies and handles labeled how? A: red with contrasting yellow bands B: red with contrasting orange bands C: red with contrasting black bands D: red with contrasting brown bands
D
Explanation:
Although this is a BISP matter, due to the urgency of such a situation this question might be asked without accompanying reference material
BISP Ch 3 Add 2 IG 11 p150
Question 9:
Proper positioning of the aerial ladder is extremely important for successful operations on the fireground. Which of the following placement options is incorrect?
A: When positioning a ladder at a window, the placement of the ladder tip should be less than 6” over the window sill.
B: Recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 2” to 6”. In case of rescue, use the 6” positioning.
C: Place the ladder alongside the fire escape with the tip 2” away from face of building and about one to three feet above the balcony railing.
D: Whenever possible, place the ladder on the least exposed side of a building.
B Explanation: ***This is one of many company officer questions you will see on test day. PLEASE don't give up on these types of questions. Those members that only focus on chief questions will have a tough time on test day if they get this wrong. Ladder 2 A. sect 3.1.6 B. sect 3.1.5 Recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 2" to 6". In case of rescue, use the 2" positioning so that the ladder will rest against the window sill after weight is put on it. C. sect 3.3.1 D. sect 3.3.2
Question 10: BC Knowitall was discussing injuries and CD-72's and was so sure of himself when making the following statements. Which of the below choices represents his correct statements? *****1, All levels of command shall access CIRS daily to provide any required review/recommendation. *****2. Battalions, Divisions, & Borough Chiefs shall review the Burn Report Screen daily to provide required recommendations. *****3. BC's must investigate all injuries occurring in quarters followed by a letterhead report to the Chief of Operations. ****4. CD-72's missing signatures and narratives must be returned to the administrative companies for clarification. *****5. All available injury/exposure information must be initiated and submitted no later than 7 days from the date of the injury/exposure with or without the member's signature and/or narrative. A: 1,2,& 4 are Correct B: 2,3, & 5 are Correct C: 1, 4, & 5 are Correct D: 1,3, & 5 are Correct
D
Explanation:
SB 7
1 is correct as stated 6.1
3 is correct. Section 4.3 (also stated in 7.5 of Regulations)
5 is correct. 4.1 2 is incorrect. Only Divisions and Boroughs have access to Burn/heat exhaustion/smoke injury report screen 6.2.3
4 is incorrect. Reports missing signatures/narratives are NOT a reason to return for clarification. 6.2.1
Question 11:
Lt. Foresster was correct in all statements made to his members regarding the FDNY smoking policy except in which choice?
A: Smoking is prohibited in FDNY vehicles and ambulances at any time.
B: Smoking is prohibited in all Fire Department facilities at any time, without exception. This policy does not apply to the use of electronic smoking devices.
C: Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of any oxygen cylinders. This includes FDNY vehicles and/or ambulances equipped with oxygen.
D: This smoking policy shall be actively enforced by all officers/supervisors.
B
Explanation:
This includes the use of electronic smoking devices.
PAID 1/94 3, 5.1 (3)
Question 12:
You’re the BC at a 7 story H-type with fire in apt 3E on the 3 floor. Which of the following statements regarding victim removal using the aerial ladder is incorrectly stated?
A: When there are more than two people to be rescued, the officer should assign a member of the inside team to assist after forcible entry was completed.
B: At steeper angles, have the victim grasp the rungs.
C: If the descent is difficult or tiring, another firefighter should “back up” the member carrying or assisting persons down the ladder.
D: Only in an extreme emergency such as serious exposure to flame or high heat will the movement of the ladder with the firefighter and the victim on it be justified.
A
Explanation:
Lad-2 Aerial Ladders sec 5.12
When there are more than two people to be rescued, the officer should contact the second ladder company and inform them of the need for supportive assistance.
Question 13: The handie-talkies currently in use by members of the FDNY are equipped with a “time-out-timer” to eliminate the “stuck button problem.” The “time-out-timer” is set to cut off the member transmitting a message after how many seconds? A: 26 B: 30 C: 56 D: 60
B
Explanation:
A. Comm ch 11 sec 3.4 the radio emits a short audible warning tone at approximately 26 seconds and a continuous tone at approximately 30 seconds.
B. Comm ch 9 sec 9.5.10 Note
Question 14: Hurricanes and severe storms can seriously complicate operations. Company Storm Operations Coordinators shall initiate surveys to determine locations of institutional occupancies (hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities, etc.) and occupancies with pre-incident guidelines that may require special operating procedures during storm emergencies. Where necessary, pre-planned procedures for these locations shall be developed and evaluated during MUD and other drills. Contact lists for these institutions shall be updated starting every? A: May 1st B: June 1st C: October 1st D: November 1st
A
Explanation:
A) AUC 159 4.4.3
B) June 1st is when hurricane season starts
Question 15:
There are many notifications/procedures that are made or implemented when an IC decides to use auxiliary radio communications systems (ARCS) during a fire/emergency. Choose the incorrect notification/procedure
A: IC must notify the Dispatcher for relay to responding units any time an ARCS is activated
B: IC must notify the FAST Unit when additional communication channels are used. The FAST Unit will need to obtain an additional HT for each channel in use
C: IC must notify the Dispatcher/FDOC to request a Building/Facility representative report to the Command Post if one is not on the scene
D: IC should insure from the Dispatcher the response of a Field Communication Satellite Unit to work in conjunction with the Field Communications Unit, if possible, when an ARCS is utilized
E: IC should consider conducting a Roll Call on the Command channel of all Chiefs at the scene of an incident to insure they are operating on the correct communications channel, once a Command channel is established
E
Explanation:
IC MUST conduct a Roll Call on the Command channel of all Chiefs at the scene of an incident to insure they are operating on the correct communications channel, once a Command channel is established
Comm ch 13 sec 4
Question 16:
Which of the following private dwelling construction characteristics is correctly stated?
A: Balloon frame construction has fire stopping between floors on exterior walls, preventing rapid fire extension.
B: Open joist construction will lead to early collapse.
C: Secondary entrances can be located on the front, side and/or rear.
D: The main entrance is always located in the front of a PD.
C
Explanation:
PD Ch 2-Size Up sect 2.6
A. Balloon frame construction LACKS fire stopping between floors on EXTERIOR walls, allowing for rapid fire extension.
B. Open lightweight construction (absence of a sheetrock ceiling) will lead to early collapse.
C. sect 2.6
D. The main entrance is USUALLY located in the front of a PD.