Exam 30 Flashcards
If you see an “F” in the flagging column of a company journal, you would be correct to know this indicates?
A: Fire
B: Heating Fuel
C: Diesel Fuel
D: Fight in quarters
If you see an “F” in the flagging column of a company journal, you would be correct to know this indicates?
A: Fire
B:✔Heating Fuel
C: Diesel Fuel
D: Fight in quarters
Explanation:
F - Heating Fuel – measured, ordered, delivered
DF - Diesel Fuel - measured, ordered, delivered, dispensed
CJ p8
Which situation below does NOT require an immediate notification to BITS
A: Any allegation concerning thefts by employees during fire and emergency operations
B: Physical altercations among members
C: Dangerous misuse of Department vehicles
D: Serious confrontations with civilians
Which situation below does NOT require an immediate notification to BITS
A:✔Any allegation concerning thefts by employees during fire and emergency operations
B: Physical altercations among members
C: Dangerous misuse of Department vehicles
D: Serious confrontations with civilians
Explanation:
A- Immediate notification to the IG
The following are immediate notification to BITS:
* On duty incidents involving possession or use of drugs or alcohol
* Physical altercations among members, dangerous misuse of Department vehicles, serious confrontations with civilians
* Arrest of Department employees
* On-duty confrontations between Department members and members of the Police Department, or other government agencies which may lead to possible disciplinary action
AUC 268A sec 2 and 3
Units operated at a cellar fire in a 4 story row frame. Hoselines were deployed in the following fashion. Which one is incorrect?
A: The first line was stretched to the first floor and remained there to protect the public hall due to the intensity of the fire.
B: The first line was advanced through the front door and, then to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire.
C: When needed, the second hoseline was stretched to backup the first line on the first floor.
D: When not needed as a backup line for the first line on the first floor, the second line was stretched to the cellar via the interior stairs.
Units operated at a cellar fire in a 4 story row frame. Hoselines were deployed in the following fashion. Which one is incorrect?
A: The first line was stretched to the first floor and remained there to protect the public hall due to the intensity of the fire.
B: The first line was advanced through the front door and, then to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire.
C: When needed, the second hoseline was stretched to backup the first line on the first floor.
D:✔When not needed as a backup line for the first line on the first floor, the second line was stretched to the cellar via the interior stairs.
Explanation:
D. When not needed as a backup line for the first line on the first floor, the second line was stretched to the cellar via the OUTSIDE CELLAR ENTRANCE.
Rowframes 6.2
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding elevator operations at a High-Rise MD fire on the 8th floor where the elevators are equipped with Firefighter service and Outside operations are indicated?
A: Members of the 1st arriving ladder company recalled the elevators and searched them upon reaching the ground floor.
B: The first available elevator was placed in firefighter service and members of the first due engine and truck took the elevator to the 6th floor.
C: The Engine Officer, Nozzle, and Control firefighters rode along with the inside team of the first arriving ladder company.
D: The IC designated a member from the 2nd arriving ladder company to operate the firefighter service elevators.
Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding elevator operations at a High-Rise MD fire on the 8th floor where the elevators are equipped with Firefighter service and Outside operations are indicated?
A:✔Members of the 1st arriving ladder company recalled the elevators and searched them upon reaching the ground floor.
B: The first available elevator was placed in firefighter service and members of the first due engine and truck took the elevator to the 6th floor.
C: The Engine Officer, Nozzle, and Control firefighters rode along with the inside team of the first arriving ladder company.
D: The IC designated a member from the 2nd arriving ladder company to operate the firefighter service elevators.
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
A IS INCORRECT – 6.4.2 – The first arriving ladder company recalls the elevators whether or not they will be used. The 2nd arriving ladder ensures all elevators are RECALLED & SEARCHED.
B – Correct – Stairs shall be used when the FIRE is on the SEVENTH FLOOR OR BELOW.
C – Correct – Outside operations were indicated therefore the Engine Officer, Nozzle and Control make up the first elevator team 6.4.6
D – Correct – If the OV is involved in an outside operation and the fire is above the 7th floor, the elevator will be operated by a member from the second ladder and/or other members designated by the IC 6.4.6B
Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the Apparatus Collision Report (CD-19)?
A: Normally, the Apparatus Collision Report (CD-19) shall be prepared by the Officer in charge or operator of the apparatus at the time of the collision/incident.
B: If the Officer or operator is injured, or there is no Officer with the apparatus, another member at the scene shall gather the information required to fill out the CD-19. The CD-19 shall then be prepared by an Officer assigned to the Unit involved in the apparatus collision/incident.
C: The CD-19 may be prepared at the collision/incident scene. The preparer shall type or print neatly, using a black ball point pen. Reports Must Be Legible. Illegible and/or Incomplete Reports Will Be Returned.
D: Additional forms (CD-19) are required only if the collision/incident involves more than two apparatus, more than two civilian vehicles, more than four civilian pedestrians or bicyclists, or if more room is needed to list all vehicle occupants. A motorcycle is considered a motor vehicle.
Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the Apparatus Collision Report (CD-19)?
A: Normally, the Apparatus Collision Report (CD-19) shall be prepared by the Officer in charge or operator of the apparatus at the time of the collision/incident.
B: If the Officer or operator is injured, or there is no Officer with the apparatus, another member at the scene shall gather the information required to fill out the CD-19. The CD-19 shall then be prepared by an Officer assigned to the Unit involved in the apparatus collision/incident.
C: The CD-19 may be prepared at the collision/incident scene. The preparer shall type or print neatly, using a black ball point pen. Reports Must Be Legible. Illegible and/or Incomplete Reports Will Be Returned.
D:✔Additional forms (CD-19) are required only if the collision/incident involves more than two apparatus, more than two civilian vehicles, more than four civilian pedestrians or bicyclists, or if more room is needed to list all vehicle occupants. A motorcycle is considered a motor vehicle.
Explanation:
Additional forms (CD-19) are required if a collision/incident involves more than ONE apparatus, more than ONE civilian vehicle, more than TWO civilian pedestrians or bicyclists, or if more room is needed to list all vehicle occupants. A motorcycle is considered a motor vehicle.
SB 56 Add 6 1.1, 1.2, 2.2
You are responding to the designated mobilization point to possibly deploy as a High Rise Roof Team, because a 3rd alarm doubtful has just been transmitted for a high-rise building fire in the great Borough of the Bronx. In addition to gathering the equipment for the High-Rise Roof Kit, what channel are you and your FFs expected to switch to prior to lift off?
A: Channel 10
B: Channel 13
C: Channel 3
D: Channel 42D
You are responding to the designated mobilization point to possibly deploy as a High Rise Roof Team, because a 3rd alarm doubtful has just been transmitted for a high-rise building fire in the great Borough of the Bronx. In addition to gathering the equipment for the High-Rise Roof Kit, what channel are you and your FFs expected to switch to prior to lift off?
A: Channel 10
B:✔Channel 13
C: Channel 3
D: Channel 42D
Explanation: AUC 269 add 1 sec 3.1.5 High Rise Roof Kit: 1- 6 SCBAs with 1 hour cylinders 2- 1 Bolt Cutter 3- 2 Halligan Tools 4- 2 Axes 5- 2 Search Ropes 6- 1 Rabbit Tool 7- Bags for Tools (to prevent damage to the aircraft)....sec 3.3.1
A simple formula to obtain a ___ degree angle is to place the base of the portable ladder at a distance from the vertical plane equal to ___ the total working length of the ladder. The working length is the distance from the base of the ladder to the top of its support.
A: 65; 1/3
B: 65; 1/4
C: 75; 1/3
D: 75; 1/4
A simple formula to obtain a ___ degree angle is to place the base of the portable ladder at a distance from the vertical plane equal to ___ the total working length of the ladder. The working length is the distance from the base of the ladder to the top of its support.
A: 65; 1/3
B: 65; 1/4
C: 75; 1/3
D:✔75; 1/4
Explanation:
Portable Ladder 7.3
Engine 199 and Ladder 99 arrive on the fire floor in a High Rise MD where the apartment door is closed, window failure has not occurred yet there is a very heavy wind condition outside. Which operations decision was INCORRECT based on the scenario?
A: The Engine officer had the line advanced to the apartment door and charged.
B: Prior to opening the door of the fire apartment, the Ladder Officer shall get a report on exterior conditions from members operating outside the building and the Roof firefighter operating on the floor above.
C: The Ladder officer and one member of the forcible entry team shall enter the fire apartment to perform search while the other member stays at the apartment door on the hallway side of the door making sure the door remains controlled in the closed position.
D: Once the hose line advances towards the interior fire area as directed by the Ladder Officer, the door shall be chocked open.
Engine 199 and Ladder 99 arrive on the fire floor in a High Rise MD where the apartment door is closed, window failure has not occurred yet there is a very heavy wind condition outside. Which operations decision was INCORRECT based on the scenario?
A: The Engine officer had the line advanced to the apartment door and charged.
B: Prior to opening the door of the fire apartment, the Ladder Officer shall get a report on exterior conditions from members operating outside the building and the Roof firefighter operating on the floor above.
C:✔The Ladder officer and one member of the forcible entry team shall enter the fire apartment to perform search while the other member stays at the apartment door on the hallway side of the door making sure the door remains controlled in the closed position.
D: Once the hose line advances towards the interior fire area as directed by the Ladder Officer, the door shall be chocked open.
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – ADDENDUM 3 – WIND IMPACTED FIRES
C IS INCORRECT – The other member stays inside the apartment door making sure the door remains controlled in the closed position thereby limiting the flow path. 5.3E
A – 5.3A
B – 5.3G
D – 5.3D
What code should be transmitted when your Engine Company performs CPR on a patient on a CFRD response?
A: 10-37 Code 1
B: 10-37 Code 2
C: 10-37 Code 3
D: 10-37 Code 4
What code should be transmitted when your Engine Company performs CPR on a patient on a CFRD response?
A: 10-37 Code 1
B:✔10-37 Code 2
C: 10-37 Code 3
D: 10-37 Code 4
Explanation:
10-37 - Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire Operations
Code 1: Victim deceased.
Code 2: Victim/Patient is NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness.
Code 3: Victim/Patient IS breathing and suffering from a non-serious, apparently not life threatening injury or illness.
Code 4: Medical assignment where the unit is 10-84, has no patient contact and EMS is on-scene.
Comm 8 p11
Choose the correct technique when boarding a NYPD helicopter as the High Rise Roof Team.
A: Standing up position, in two rows, from the front of the helicopter
B: Semi-crouched position, in single file, from the side of the helicopter
C: Standing up position, in two rows, from the side of the helicopter
D: Semi-crouched position, in single file, from the front of the helicopter
Choose the correct technique when boarding a NYPD helicopter as the High Rise Roof Team.
A: Standing up position, in two rows, from the front of the helicopter
B: Semi-crouched position, in single file, from the side of the helicopter
C: Standing up position, in two rows, from the side of the helicopter
D:✔Semi-crouched position, in single file, from the front of the helicopter
Explanation:
Air rescue teams shall board and depart the Bell 412 air rescue ship from the FRONT within the field vision of the pilot. Approach and leave the aircraft in a semi-crouched position in single file. DO NOT RUN
AUC 269 add 1 sec 5
At the scene of a collapse, which unit has the responsibility of performing the preliminary void search?
A: First arriving ladder
B: Second arriving ladder
C: Rescue Company
D: Squad Company
At the scene of a collapse, which unit has the responsibility of performing the preliminary void search?
A:✔First arriving ladder
B: Second arriving ladder
C: Rescue Company
D: Squad Company
Explanation:
NOTE: SECOND ARRIVING LADDER THE MAJOR PRIORITY IS CONTROLLING THE GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER SERVICES.
Collapse 7.5
While relocated, the members of Tower Ladder 99 were discussing Air Train Operations along the Van Wyck Expressway. Which statement made below was INCORRECT?
A: When no guardrail is visible above the parapet wall, it usually indicates that the third rail is on the outside of the tracks and that the walkway is located between the tracks.
B: If there is an imminent life hazard requiring members to access the track area immediately, the IC must ensure that the blue light station power removal box is activated, and power confirmed off before operations commence.
C: Members must not enter the track area until power has been confirmed off and the grounding straps are in place, except when the IC has determined that an imminent life hazard exists and time doesn’t allow for the grounding straps.
D: The placing of an apparatus alongside the high-speed roadway for access to the guideway will always require the complete closing of the roadway.
While relocated, the members of Tower Ladder 99 were discussing Air Train Operations along the Van Wyck Expressway. Which statement made below was INCORRECT?
A: When no guardrail is visible above the parapet wall, it usually indicates that the third rail is on the outside of the tracks and that the walkway is located between the tracks.
B:✔If there is an imminent life hazard requiring members to access the track area immediately, the IC must ensure that the blue light station power removal box is activated, and power confirmed off before operations commence.
C: Members must not enter the track area until power has been confirmed off and the grounding straps are in place, except when the IC has determined that an imminent life hazard exists and time doesn’t allow for the grounding straps.
D: The placing of an apparatus alongside the high-speed roadway for access to the guideway will always require the complete closing of the roadway.
Explanation: AUC 207 – AIRTRAIN SYSTEM B IS INCORRECT – For an imminent life hazard, confirmation of power off is not required. – Section 9 - Pg 5 top. A – PG 4 top. C – Section 8 and 9 #2 – Pg 5 top. D – Section 11 – Pg 6 Bottom.
The low battery alarm of the CO Meter consists of each of the following alerts except?
A: 1 beep (every 5 seconds)
B: 1 flash (every 5 seconds)
C: 1 quick vibration (every 5 seconds)
D: A low battery icon on the display
The low battery alarm of the CO Meter consists of each of the following alerts except?
A: 1 beep (every 5 seconds)
B: 1 flash (every 5 seconds)
C:✔1 quick vibration (every 5 seconds)
D: A low battery icon on the display
Explanation:
1 quick vibration (EVERY 1 MINUTE)
HM 4 Add 1 3.5
You are 10-84 for an EMS run when the patient your FFs are attending to starts to exhibit bizarre behavior (possibly emotional disturbed person). You immediately pick up the department radio and transmit what signal?
A: 10-27
B: 10-31
C: 10-47
D: 10-48
You are 10-84 for an EMS run when the patient your FFs are attending to starts to exhibit bizarre behavior (possibly emotional disturbed person). You immediately pick up the department radio and transmit what signal?
A: 10-27
B: 10-31
C:✔10-47
D: 10-48
Explanation:
Units encountering possibly emotionally disturbed persons who are exhibiting bizarre behavior at an incident shall immediately notify the dispatcher to request 10-47 for “POSSIBLE EDP.” The dispatcher shall relay all information to the NYPD.
The nearest BC shall be dispatched to all incidents involving a reported EDP
AUC 271 sec 1
All members should be familiar with the characteristics of under river tubes infrastructure and equipment. Which feature below is described incorrectly?
A: Section valves for the standpipe system are located approximately 600 feet apart.
B: Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually one or more levels above the tracks, but they may be at track level.
C: Sound powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets in most of the tubes.
D: The emergency evacuation devices are located at the base of the emergency exit stairs nearest the under river tubes.
All members should be familiar with the characteristics of under river tubes infrastructure and equipment. Which feature below is described incorrectly?
A: Section valves for the standpipe system are located approximately 600 feet apart.
B:✔Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually one or more levels above the tracks, but they may be at track level.
C: Sound powered phone jacks are located at standpipe outlets in most of the tubes.
D: The emergency evacuation devices are located at the base of the emergency exit stairs nearest the under river tubes.
Explanation:
B. Crossover associated with emergency exits are usually AT TRACK LEVEL, BUT MAY BE ONE OR MORE LEVELS ABOVE THE TRACK LEVEL.
NOTE “C”: THE EXCEPTION IS THE JORALEMAN STREET TUBE
Under River Rails 2.6.2, 2.7.1, 2.7.2
In the event a Ladder pipe becomes temporarily inoperable from the base, the aerial ladder may be climbed in order to correct the position of the pipe. The ladder must be adjusted to the proper angle. Which choice below contains the CORRECT information regarding the horizontal distance between the tip of the ladder and center of the turntable?
A: 10 - 20 feet (60 to 75 degree angle)
B: 15 – 25 feet (70 to 80 degree angle)
C: 20 – 30 feet (65 to 75 degree angle)
D: 10 – 25 feet (75 to 80 degree angle)
In the event a Ladder pipe becomes temporarily inoperable from the base, the aerial ladder may be climbed in order to correct the position of the pipe. The ladder must be adjusted to the proper angle. Which choice below contains the CORRECT information regarding the horizontal distance between the tip of the ladder and center of the turntable?
A: 10 - 20 feet (60 to 75 degree angle)
B:✔15 – 25 feet (70 to 80 degree angle)
C: 20 – 30 feet (65 to 75 degree angle)
D: 10 – 25 feet (75 to 80 degree angle)
Explanation:
REGULATIONS CHAPTER 11
B IS CORRECT – 11.4.12 With water flowing and a FF climbing the ladder, the correct angle of the ladder will be that when the horizontal distance between tip of ladder and center of turntable is between 15 feet to 25 feet (70 to 80 degree angle).
