Exam 4 Flashcards
All FDNY handie-talkies have been programmed to allow for FD/PD interagency communications. One frequency, the TAC “U” channel, will allow the IC and designated members to communicate directly with police on the scene at joint operations. This frequency can be found on what zone and channel on the FDNY handie-talkie?
A: Zone A/channel 10
B: Zone A/channel 13
C: Zone B/Channel 10
D: Zone B/Channel 13
B: Zone A/channel 13
Comm 14 add 2
TAC “U” channel transmits at 5 watts
“DANGER DO NOT ENTER” tape is used to isolate designated areas that members should not enter. This applies at all times, to all members of the Department, during all stages of operations, except to save life. The tape is red with black lettering and is carried in?
A: all Battalion and Division vehicles
B: all Department vehicles
C: all Engine and Ladder vehicles
D: all Rescue and Squad vehicles.
A: all Battalion and Division vehicles
AUC 360 1.1
A carbon monoxide (CO) investigation will determine if the response is an “Incident” or an “Emergency.” Choose the incorrect choice regarding a CO incident or an emergency
A: CO incidents are meter readings of 9 PPM or less
B: CO emergencies are meter readings greater than 9 PPM
C: SCBA shall be worn at all CO investigations and emergencies
D: CO meter readings of 100 PPM and greater shall require an evacuation of affected area
C: SCBA shall be worn at all CO investigations and emergencies
Worn at all CO investigations, and USED at all CO Emergencies
Haz-Mat 4 pages 4-5
At a building under construction, obtaining information pertaining to when concrete was poured is often difficult, and if available, not always accurate. Unless a responsible person on the job site states exactly the time that the concrete was poured, arriving units should assume that it was sometime within the prior 24 hours. Of the following, who would not be considered a “responsible” person in this case?
A: construction engineer
B: building superintendent
C: building security
D: concrete foreman
C: building security
SB 66 p1
The incorrect action for a first arriving Chemical Protection Clothing (CPC) unit officer can be found in which choice?
A: Report to the IC and recommend the entry point into the warm zone
B: Establish the CPC unit assembly area adjacent to the entry point
C: Any critical or pertinent information received from the operating teams must be immediately relayed up the chain of command
D: The CPC unit officer shall not don a chemical protective suit unless the situation indicates that a suit is required in order to properly supervise the unit’s operation
A: Report to the IC and recommend the entry point into the warm zone
Hot Zone
Haz-Mat 5…5.1
At a private dwelling fire, which action below may the IC instruct the FAST Unit to take?
A: Have the FAST unit assist in stretching the initial hoseline while still maintaining unit integrity, in front of the building.
B: Have the FAST unit split up and provide additional egress routes by placing portable ladders at exposures 2 and 4.
C: Have the FAST unit provide an additional egress route by removing window bars in front of the building, while maintaining unit integrity.
D: Have the FAST unit OV assist the 2nd Ladder OV in venting the rear windows.
C: Have the FAST unit provide an additional egress route by removing window bars in front of the building, while maintaining unit integrity.
Have the FAST unit provide additional egress routes while still maintaining unit integrity, e.g., remove window bars, place portable ladders.
MMID Ch 4 4.1
The priority order of shutting down a gas valve can be found in which choice?
A: Appliance valve, interior gas riser valve, master meter, head of service, exterior gas riser valve, curb valve, street valve
B: Appliance valve, master meter, head of service, interior gas riser valve, exterior gas riser valve, curb valve, street valve
C: Appliance valve, interior gas riser valve, head of service, master meter, exterior gas riser valve, curb valve, street valve
D: Exterior gas riser valve, appliance valve, interior gas riser valve, master meter, head of service, curb valve, street valve
A: Appliance valve, interior gas riser valve, master meter, head of service, exterior gas riser valve, curb valve, street valve
EP Natural Gas 3.5
At a fire, when a member has information from a credible source indicating the location of a life hazard and takes individual action, the Incident Commander shall?
A: immediately notify the dispatcher to have the next ranking officer respond.
B: immediately notify the dispatcher to have the Command Chief on duty respond.
C: forward a report detailing the full particulars to the Chief of Department.
D: forward a report detailing the full particulars to the Chief of Operations.
D: forward a report detailing the full particulars to the Chief of Operations
A thorough review of each of these incidents will be conducted.
Vent 12.3.1
During company drill, Lt O’Kelly made the following statements about fighting an air, light, and dumbwaiter shaft fire in a tenement. In which statement was Lt O’Kelly incorrect
A: A hoseline should be stretched to the nearest point from which water can be directed onto the fire in the shaft. Sufficient hose must be stretched to reach the upper floors of the building
B: In some cases, the base of the shaft may be the roof of a store or ceiling of a cellar and the fire may burn down into the store or cellar
C: Shafts may be opened or covered. It is important to ventilate those shafts which have skylights or any other covering
D: For fire in the rooms in the vicinity of a shaft, after the fire in the room has been knocked down, the line should be operated into the shaft in order to fully extinguish the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment
D: For fire in the rooms in the vicinity of a shaft, after the fire in the room has been knocked down, the line should be operated into the shaft in order to fully extinguish the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment
The line should be operated into the shaft in order to KNOCK DOWN the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment for knockdown and final extinguishment
MDs 4.7
Emergency Leave may be granted in each choice below except?
A: Serious illness of a member’s step child
B: Serious illness of a brother of a member’s spouse
C: Serious illness of a member’s foster parent
D: Serious illness of a member’s sister
B: Serious illness of a brother of a member’s spouse
Deputy Chiefs shall, when notified of serious illness of a spouse, child, parent (step, foster or natural), brother or sister of a member, grant an emergency leave to member. Deputy Chief granting such leave shall complete and forward form BP-603.
Regs 17.4.1
The following guidelines should be followed when stretching and advancing a handline in a HRFPMD except?
A: If the ladder company has control of the fire apartment entrance door, the hoseline can be advanced to that location and charged
B: The engine officer will assist with keeping the fire apartment door closed until there is water at the nozzle and the hoseline is ready to advance into the apartment
C: In most cases, the hoseline shall not enter the apartment until the ladder company locates the fire and provides for the advancing engine company
D: The control FF of the 1st arriving engine company will complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and be relieved by the 2nd control FF upon his or her arrival
D: The control FF of the 1st arriving engine company will complete the connection to the standpipe outlet, charge the line when ordered, provide proper water pressure, and be relieved by the 2nd control FF upon his or her arrival
Remain at the standpipe outlet throughout the operation to provide orderly and accurate communications and continuity
MDs page 48-49
Regarding FDNY-issued sound powered telephones, “amplifiers” are correctly described in which one choice below?
A: Amplifiers increase the volume of verbal transmissions, but are not required to be used.
B: Each amplifier has 2 cords; an 18” long cord with a male connector that attaches to the headset, and a 4” long cord has a female connector that attaches to the SPT system
C: There are 2 controls on the amplifier; a talk level knob that controls the volume and shall be placed at the lowest setting when in use, and a PTA (Push to Amplify) button.
D: The PTA (Push to Amplify) button should, if possible, be pressed and held whenever the user wants to transmit a message. Once the message is completed, the PTA button must be remain pressed, or the reply will not be heard.
A: Amplifiers increase the volume of verbal transmissions, but are not required to be used
B) Each amplifier has 2 cords; an 8” long cord with a female connector that attaches to the headset, and a 42” long cord has a male connector that attaches to the SPT system.
C) There are 2 controls on the amplifier; a talk level knob that controls the volume and shall be placed at the highest setting when in use, and a PTA (Push to Amplify) button.
The PTA (Push to Amplify) button must be pressed and held whenever the user wants to transmit a message. Once the message is completed, the PTA button must be released, or the reply will not be heard.
TB Tools 31 2.6
When performing Mass Decon, the FDNY can use several options. Select the incorrect option
A: Stretch a 1 ¾ handline equipped with an Aquastream fog nozzle 50-80 psi
B: Stretch two handlines operating opposite each other, approximately 25 to 30 feet apart
C: Position two pumpers parallel to each other approximately 25 feet apart using the Aquastream fog nozzle, and with the control panels facing the outside
D: Position the TL with a Turbomaster fog nozzle or an Aerial ladder with a ladder pipe and Aquastream fog nozzle at the edge of the water spray formed from the pumpers
A: Stretch a 1 ¾ handline equipped with an Aquastream fog nozzle 50-80 psi
2 ½
B- 50-80 psi
C- Place Aquastream fog nozzle on inside DISCHARGE outlet at 50-80 psi
Haz-Mat 7 pages 3-5
Who can request the response of a Collapse Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) unit?
A: The Incident Commander (any rank)
B: Only a Battalion Chief or higher rank
C: Only a Deputy Chief or higher rank
D: Only a Command Chief
D: Only a Command Chief
Collapse 10.1.2
Generally, according to the Incident Command System, the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from ____ to ____ with ____ being ideal
A: 2,4,3
B: 3,6,5
C: 4,7,5
D: 3,7,5
D: 3,7,5
ICS Ch 1…. 3.2.2
All of the following are correct about the Post Radio except?
A: Power output is 45 watts
B: Charged weekly whether used or not for at least 4 hours
C: A frequency selector switch allows for the use of 16 channels
D: Due to radio frequency radiation hazard, members shall not be within 2 feet from a transmitting Post radio
B: Charged weekly whether used or not for at least 4 hours
At least 8 hours
Comm ch 12 pages 1-2
The operations for removing a victim or victims by Aerial Ladder are found in all of the following choices except?
A: The OV FF ascends the ladder followed by the LCC, climbs in window, assists victim feet first to the LCC, closes the door to the fire area, and then searches the area
B: The OV FF ascending first will keep the LCC closer to the controls
C: To descend with an ambulatory victim, place yourself one rung below the rung the victim is standing on
D: The Aerial Ladder shall never be moved while a FF is descending with a victim
D: The Aerial Ladder shall never be moved while a FF is descending with a victim
Only in an extreme emergency such as serious exposure to flame or high heat will the movement of the ladder with the FF and the victim on it be justified
Ladders 2 sec 5
At a recent company drill, the on-duty Lieutenant made which incorrect comment regarding maintenance of generators used by the Department?
A: Operate portable generators for 15 minutes weekly.
B: When testing portable generators, operate all lights for 5 minutes to test for proper working order of lights and generator under load.
C: If lamps do not light while testing or using, immediately place the portable generator out of service.
D: All ladder company apparatus are equipped with onboard generators which shall be checked weekly during Multi Unit Drill.
C: If lamps do not light while testing or using, immediately place the portable generator out of service.
If lamps do not light while testing or using, check bulbs for tight connection.
TB Tools 4 3.8.2, 4.1, 4.6
After concluding TL operations, all of the following should be adhered to except?
A: Drains on main waterway should be opened while boom elevated at a seventy-five-degree angle
B: After the boom has been bedded the drain plugs at basket base shall be removed to insure entire system drained. This is essential during winter ops
C: The hydraulic pressure relief valve is to be opened after the boom is bedded and jacks and outriggers seated
D: The apparatus is to be out of P.T.O. before moving. Moving apparatus while in P.T.O. could result in damage to the drive train and hydraulic system
A: Drains on main waterway should be opened while boom elevated at a seventy-five-degree angle
Sixty-degrees
Ladders 6 sec 9
When hoisting a portable ladder to the roof of a building, an experienced Captain should know that the bowline knot is tied ____ from the end of the rope, with a one foot end tail.
A: 3 feet
B: 7 feet
C: 9 feet
D: 12 feet
C: 9 feet
9 feet (one and one-half full arm lengths) Evol 18 Note 3
Answer the following question according to Chief Dunn’s book “Collapse of Burning Buildings 2nd edition”…….. Chief Dunn has added several new definitions to his new book. From the choices listed below select the least correct definition.
A: Progressive Collapse is the initial structural failure that spreads from structural element to structural element resulting in a collapse of the entire structure or a disproportionately large part of it
B: Demising Wall is a bearing wall that extends from a floor slab to the floor slab above
C: Gravity Load is a combination of dead load and live load
D: Corner Safe areas are the 4 flanking zones around a burning building
B: Demising Wall is a bearing wall that extends from a floor slab to the floor slab above
Demising Wall is a partition wall (chapter 2)
….watch out for subtle word changes on test day
…..take a look at choice C…this is a great go-to definition
During Satellite operations, when the hydrant main size is less than ____ (common to many hydrants found in the Jamaica Water Supply System), it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water.
A: 6”
B: 8”
C: 12”
D: 18”
C: 12”
When the hydrant main size is less than 12” (common to many hydrants found in the Jamaica Water Supply System), it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water.
AUC 274 6.2
When attempting resuscitation of a non-breathing patient, all efforts shall be exhausted until released by EMS. Fire Department personnel should not begin resuscitation efforts in all cases below except in which choice ?
A: Dependent lividity
B: Rigor mortis
C: Decomposition
D: Invalid Do Not Resuscitate Order
D: Invalid Do Not Resuscitate Order
CFR-D Manual Ch 2 D. Valid DNR 4.4 Acronym: LORD Vader Lividity Obvious death Rigor Mortis Decomposition Valid DNR
A knowledgeable Lieutenant should know that in Under River Rails?
A: 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and are deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
B: 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and are not deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
C: 660 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ground level and are not deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
D: 750 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and are deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
B: 1,000 volt lines may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level and are not deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
Under River Rails 9.1.1
