exam 3 Flashcards
Question 1:
Units arrive at a heavy fire in a pizza place on the first floor of a 1-story Taxpayer. There is slight extension to Exposure 02, a deli, and severe extension to the exposure 04, a pharmacy. Regarding the engine company line placement at this fire, which line was stretched to the correct location?
A:The second hand line was stretched into the pizza place to backup the first hand line.
B: The second hand line was stretched into the deli.
C: The second hand line was stretched into the pharmacy.
D: The first hand line was stretched into the pharmacy.
a Explanation:
STORE FIRE IN A TAXPAYER THE FIRST TWO LINES ARE STRETCHED TO THE INVOLVED STORE DON’T BE BAITED WITH FIRE IN EXPOSURES
Taxpayers 7.3.5
Question 2:
When a snow or ice emergency is imminent or Phase A or B is established, all of the following equipment shall be assembled in readiness and placed on company apparatus except?
A:At least 6 extra lengths of 1 3/4” hose, rolled or folded, on each Engine and Ladder apparatus.
B: 2 shovels, containers of salt and/or sand
C: Vehicle recovery strap with shackle
D: Tire chains, spare links and link tool
a Explanation:
At least 6 extra lengths of 2 1/2” hose, rolled or folded, on each Engine and Ladder apparatus.
Also… Specialized hydrant connection set-up as determined by individual commanding officers
AUC 200 sec 3.3.3
Question 3:
The Voice Alarm in quarters may be used when a unit fails to acknowledge a teleprinter dispatch message within?
A: 10 seconds
B:20 seconds
C: 30 seconds
D: 2 minutes
b Explanation:
Comm 3.1.1 A2
Question 4:
Responses to alarms shall be made with all proper speed consistent with safety. Officers shall not converse with the chauffeurs, except when necessary to: **1. Regulate the speed of apparatus; **2. Determine the route to be taken; **3. Relay information received by radio; **4. Discuss the related CIDS information on the ticket. Which choices listed above are correct?
A: 1,2,3,4
B: 1,2
C: 1,3,4
D:1,2,3
d Explanation:
ACRONYMN: “SIR”
Speed
Info
Route
Regulations 11: 11.1.13
Question 5:
The incorrect statement made in reference to spray caps can be found in which choice?
A: Spray caps shall not be installed on hydrants located on mains larger than 20 inches in diameter
B: No spray caps are to be placed on hydrants painted red or yellow
C: Spray caps should not be installed on hydrants on two way streets, near intersections on bus routes or access routes to main traffic arteries
D:Spray caps may be used only between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
d Explanation:
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
AUC 205 add 1
Question 6:
Lt. Express was conducting a drill at Engine 9, a company that has multiple under river tunnels in their response district, and made the following statements about the fire protection equipment located underground. Which is the only statement that is correct?
A: Under river standpipes are city-main fed, and require pumps to augment pressure, with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.
B: All under river standpipes in the New York City Transit System are dry, with the exception of the Joralemon tube, to prevent freezing during winter months.
C:Sound-powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.
D: Standpipe Siameses are usually located at the emergency exit closest to the station, with the exception of the Joralemon Tube.
c Explanation:
UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS
A - Incorrect - Standpipes are city main fed. There are no pumps to augment pressure. No Joralemon exception 2.7.1
B – Incorrect – All under river standpipes in the NYCT system are wet. 2.7.1
C – Correct – 2.7.1
D – Incorrect – Emergency exit closest to the River. No Joralemon exception. 2.7.1
Question 7:
There are four hazards/threats to a first responder at a chemical suicide incident. Which is the “primary” hazard/threat?
A:Inhalation
B: Skin absorption or caustic-acid contamination
C: Flammability
D: Blood-Borne pathogens
a Explanation:
HM 11 2
Question 8:
The incorrect information about the pressurized water extinguisher can be found in which choice?
A: Water expelled in 55 seconds
B: Shall be hydro-statically tested at 5 year intervals or at any time an extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage
C: In freezing weather, the extinguisher should be placed in an apparatus cab or other warm area if the unit will be operating for an extended period
D:Pressurized water extinguishers shall be inspected at the beginning of each tour and after each use
d Explanation:
Pressurized water extinguishers shall be inspected DAILY and after each use
Training Bulletins Tools 1 sec 4
There is a difference…look at Training Bulletins Purple K Dry Chem sec 2.4
Question 9:
Proper placement of the tip of the portable ladder provides for easier and safer mounting and dismounting. Which of the following portable ladder placements is listed correctly?
A:Placed at the roof-tip shall be at least 5-feet above the roof or parapet.
B:Placed to ventilate windows on upper floors-tip of ladder, if possible should be level with, or higher than the top of the window.
C: Placed alongside a fire escape on a building wall-tip shall be slightly above the fire escape railing.
D: Placed at a window-tip shall be slightly below the window sill.
b Explanation:
A. …2-feet
C. …1 to 3-feet above…
D. …level with window sill.
NOTE: Placed against the fire escape-tip shall be slightly above the fire escape railing.
Portable Ladders 7.4; 10.3.2
Question 10:
Which type of radiation may be blocked by intact skin or a sheet of paper?
A: Gamma
B: Neutron
C: Beta
D:Alpha
d Explanation:
It is also shielded by a few inches of air from the source. The primary hazard of this type of radiation is “inhalation.”
ERP Add 4 p2
Question 11:
All CFR-D equipment shall be inspected during Roll Call. Which of the following statements is correct concerning CFR-D equipment?
A: CFR-D companies shall not keep suction units on a constant charge as this will deplete the life of the battery
B:A Defibrillator that displays a flashing green hourglass in the upper right hand corner is operational and ready for use
C:A Defibrillator that displays a flashing or solid red X and/or emits a chirping sound indicates that the defibrillator is not ready for use and should be exchanged at the CFR-D Depot
D: Expired pads are not to be used. Officers on duty in any unit with expired electrodes (Pads) shall notify Tech Services for replacement
c Explanation:
CFR-D Manual ch 4
A. Keep suction units on constant charge through a connection to the apparatus electrical system 1.8
B. flashing Black 1.9
C. 1.9.1
D. Any expired pads are to be exchanged at the CFR-D Depot. Depot Officers shall notify Tech Services for replacement 2.2.2
Question 12:
When completing an eCIDS, it’s important to use the proper 1938 Building Code construction classification when describing the building. Which description is correct?
A: Class 2: Fireproof
B: Class 3: Fire-Protected
C:Class 4: Wood Frame
D: Class 5: Heavy Timber
c Explanation:
Class 1: Fireproof
Class 2: Fire-Protected
Class 3: Non-Fireproof
Class 4: Wood Frame
Class 5: Metal
Class 6: Heavy Timber
Comm 4 4.4.2 D3
Question 13:
Choose the incorrect description of a Brownstone building.
A: Brownstone buildings are 20-25 wide and their depth varies to about 60 feet
B:The first floor (basement) was composed of a kitchen in the rear with a dining room in the front, and an interior stairway to the second floor (parlor) and cellar. There is also a large closet. This floor has only one means of egress to the outside
C: The third and fourth floors contained two bedrooms each with hall rooms in the front and the rear, off the stairway
D: Interior wooden stairs connect the cellar and first floor (basement), and first floor (basement) and second floor (parlor). An open interior stair connects the second floor (parlor) and upper floors. An iron ladder gives access from the top floor to the roof through a scuttle
b Explanation:
This is the only floor with TWO means of egress to the outside
Brownstones sec 2
Question 14:
You’re the company officer of an aerial ladder arriving first due for a fire in a 25x60 NFP multiple dwelling. There are no people showing on arrival. Your unit takes the following actions. Which one is correct?
A: Your LCC positioned the turntable approximately 15’ from the side wall passed on her approach.
B:The truck was readied for raising the aerial.
C: When all ladder company operations can be performed efficiently with portable ladders (e.g. where involved and exposed structures are four stories or less in height), the officer shall make every effort to maintain accessibility of nearby hydrants and to allow for in-line pumping.
D: When street conditions does not allow for apparatus to pass another piece of apparatus, the officer shall make every effort to maintain accessibility of nearby hydrants and to allow for in-line pumping.
b Explanation:
NOTE: 30’ or less in width is a NARROW BUILDING so the following applies:
A. …positioned turntable in CENTER of the building
C. …(e.g. where involved and exposed structures are THREE STORIES OR LESS in height),…
D. When street conditions ALLOW for apparatus to pass another piece of apparatus…
Aerial Ladders 3.4
Question 15:
Which of the following choices should be a MAYDAY transmission?
A:Collapse Imminent
B: Non Life Threatening Injury
C: Interior Attack Discontinued
D: Danger of Collapse
a Explanation:
B-(of a member) URGENT
C-URGENT
D-URGENT
Comm ch 9 sec 9.4.1 and 9.4.2
Question 16:
When supervising the mixture of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) concentrate to the AFFF extinguisher, the correct amount of concentrate to be added can be found in which choice?
A: 2 ounces
B: 5 ounces
C:10 ounces
D: 20 ounces
c Explanation:
An AFFF extinguisher not used within 1 year after charging must be emptied, refilled and recharged
Note: this is a recent change
Also: inspected Daily
Training Bulletins Foam add 2 sec 5