Exam 5 Flashcards
The incorrect tactic when operating at a Amtrak Railroad fire can be found in which choice?
A: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be used to extinguish fire using short bursts of water to avoid accumulations of water pooling
B: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be used from the adjacent platform directing water at the trains undercarriage
C: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be operated from a platform into the train avoiding any contact with the overhead electrical wires and the pantograph connection
D: When using a fog stream, a minimum of 25’ must be maintained from catenary wires
The incorrect tactic when operating at a Amtrak Railroad fire can be found in which choice?
A: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be used to extinguish fire using short bursts of water to avoid accumulations of water pooling
B: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be used from the adjacent platform directing water at the trains undercarriage
C: After the power has been removed from the catenary wires, but before the residual static electricity has been removed a fog line can be operated from a platform into the train avoiding any contact with the overhead electrical wires and the pantograph connection
D:✔When using a fog stream, a minimum of 25’ must be maintained from catenary wires
Explanation:
All fire teams applying water with handheld fog nozzles should take full advantage of the reach of the fog stream and observe to a minimum approach distance of 10’ to catenary wires
AUC 207 add 9 sec 3.2
Universal Gold Alcohol Resistant-Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF) is relatively new to the FDNY. Which description of this type of foam is correct?
A: AR-AFFF is not freeze/thaw stable. If the product is frozen, upon thawing there will be performance loss.
B: AR-AFFF can be mixed with other types of foam products.
C: AR-AFFF can be used side-by-side with other foam products on the same fire, when necessary.
D: AR-AFFF foam can be generated with fresh water only. Do not use salt water.
Universal Gold Alcohol Resistant-Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF) is relatively new to the FDNY. Which description of this type of foam is correct?
A: AR-AFFF is not freeze/thaw stable. If the product is frozen, upon thawing there will be performance loss.
B: AR-AFFF can be mixed with other types of foam products.
C:✔AR-AFFF can be used side-by-side with other foam products on the same fire, when necessary.
D: AR-AFFF foam can be generated with fresh water only. Do not use salt water.
Explanation:
A. AR-AFFF IS FREEZE/THAW STABLE. If the product is frozen, upon thawing THERE IS NO performance loss.
B. AR-AFFF SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH ANY OTHER TYPE OF FOAM PRODUCT.
D. AR-AFFF foam can be generated with FRESH OR SALT WATER.
TB Foam: 3.1
The use of a Large Caliber Stream (LCS) is an option in strategic firefighting operations. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: A Large Caliber Stream (LCS) is a fire stream that delivers 300 gpm of water flow or more.
B: Only the Incident Commander may order the use of a LCS, which may be the first arriving officer. This includes the first arriving engine using its apparatus deckpipe.
C: Whenever possible, an engine company supplying a LCS should be dedicated to that task and not engaged in supplying handlines.
D: A LCS should be supplied with the largest available hoselines, which will most commonly be 3 ½” hose. However, the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor should only be supplied with a 2 ½” hoseline.
The use of a Large Caliber Stream (LCS) is an option in strategic firefighting operations. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A:✔A Large Caliber Stream (LCS) is a fire stream that delivers 300 gpm of water flow or more.
B: Only the Incident Commander may order the use of a LCS, which may be the first arriving officer. This includes the first arriving engine using its apparatus deckpipe.
C: Whenever possible, an engine company supplying a LCS should be dedicated to that task and not engaged in supplying handlines.
D: A LCS should be supplied with the largest available hoselines, which will most commonly be 3 ½” hose. However, the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor should only be supplied with a 2 ½” hoseline.
Explanation:
A) A Large Caliber Stream (LCS) is a fire stream that delivers 350 GPM of water flow or more.
Note: Engine companies supplying a LCS may require additional augmentation, especially when in-line pumping is used. This can be accomplished through the use of a 2 ½” single gate attached to a hydrant for the purpose of possible self-augmentation.
Eng Ch 9 1.1, 1.3, 2.1-2.3
A 2nd Alarm has been transmitted for heavy fire in a wood-frame private dwelling that has extended to a similar attached dwelling to the left and multiple stores in a taxpayer on the right. Which exposure designations are CORRECT according to the communications manual?
A: The similar attached building is exposure 2 and the third store in the taxpayer is O4B.
B: The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the first store in the taxpayer is 4-OA.
C: The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the second store in the taxpayer is 4A
D: The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the fourth store in the taxpayer is 4-OC
A 2nd Alarm has been transmitted for heavy fire in a wood-frame private dwelling that has extended to a similar attached dwelling to the left and multiple stores in a taxpayer on the right. Which exposure designations are CORRECT according to the communications manual?
A: The similar attached building is exposure 2 and the third store in the taxpayer is O4B.
B: The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the first store in the taxpayer is 4-OA.
C: The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the second store in the taxpayer is 4A
D:✔The similar attached dwelling is exposure 2 and the fourth store in the taxpayer is 4-OC
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CHAPTER 10 – ADDENDUM 3
D IS CORRECT – COMM SECTION 8 (Illustration #5) – If the Fire building is O, the similar attached dwelling on the left is 2 and the taxpayer to the right is 4. The first store /subdivision is 4-0. The second store is 4-OA, 4-OB, 4-OC, etc…
Which signal shall be transmitted during an encounter with a Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP)
A: 10-47
B: 10-48
C: 10-31
D: 10-39
Which signal shall be transmitted during an encounter with a Emotionally Disturbed Person (EDP)
A:✔10-47
B: 10-48
C: 10-31
D: 10-39
Explanation:
10-47- Police Response
10-48- Police response for harassment against firefighters
10-31- Assist civilian
10-39- FDNY units standing by at a suspicious package
AUC 271 and Communications ch 8
When forcing a door conventionally using an axe and a halligan, place the fork of the halligan tool approximately ________.
A: 4” above the lock only
B: 4” above or below the lock
C: 6” above the lock only
D: 6” above or below the lock
When forcing a door conventionally using an axe and a halligan, place the fork of the halligan tool approximately ________.
A: 4” above the lock only
B: 4” above or below the lock
C: 6” above the lock only
D:✔6” above or below the lock
Explanation:
TB Forcible Entry 2 1.2 A
Which of the following choices is not indicative of positive stack effect in a high rise building during a structural fire?
A: Air and smoke movement inside the building travel upwards via vertical shafts and attempt to exit the building via available openings near the top of the building.
B: At the bottom of a vertical shaft, a negative pressure will be generated, which will have the effect of pulling air into the shaft via available openings near the bottom of the building.
C: A fire on a lower floor will tend to want to vent out of the windows while a fire on an upper floor will tend to draw air into the windows creating conditions similar to a wind impacted fire.
D: Smoke from a lower floor fire will be drawn up vertical shafts within the building and pulled back into floors with greater force as you go higher in the building and further away from the stack effect neutral pressure zone.
Which of the following choices is not indicative of positive stack effect in a high rise building during a structural fire?
A: Air and smoke movement inside the building travel upwards via vertical shafts and attempt to exit the building via available openings near the top of the building.
B: At the bottom of a vertical shaft, a negative pressure will be generated, which will have the effect of pulling air into the shaft via available openings near the bottom of the building.
C:✔A fire on a lower floor will tend to want to vent out of the windows while a fire on an upper floor will tend to draw air into the windows creating conditions similar to a wind impacted fire.
D: Smoke from a lower floor fire will be drawn up vertical shafts within the building and pulled back into floors with greater force as you go higher in the building and further away from the stack effect neutral pressure zone.
Explanation:
C) A fire on an UPPER FLOOR will tend to want to VENT OUT of the windows while a fire on a LOWER FLOOR will tend to draw air into the windows, creating conditions similar to a wind impacted fire.
TB FD Ch 4 1.7.1
Which of the following represents the CORRECT radio code usage by a company officer?
A: Lt. A transmitted a 10-31 for an uninjured child rescued from a tree.
B: Lt. B transmitted a 10-37-3 for a person suffering from chemical burns.
C: Lt. C transmitted a 10-31 for the evaluation of the stability of a scaffold.
D: Lt. D transmitted a 10-28-3 for a medical emergency in the subway.
Which of the following represents the CORRECT radio code usage by a company officer?
A: Lt. A transmitted a 10-31 for an uninjured child rescued from a tree.
B:✔Lt. B transmitted a 10-37-3 for a person suffering from chemical burns.
C: Lt. C transmitted a 10-31 for the evaluation of the stability of a scaffold.
D: Lt. D transmitted a 10-28-3 for a medical emergency in the subway.
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAPTER 8 – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
B IS CORRECT – 1045 is only transmitted for fire related injuries pg 8-14.
A – 10-43 – Any non-fire related rescue – Any person rescued/removed from a dangerous situation.
C – 10-31 shall not be utilized for any incident/emergency involving evaluation of structural stability, an operation involving a rescue or mitigation effort, or any type of hazardous condition.
D – 10-28-3 is transmitted for a non-medical emergency in the subway.
In hot weather, coats and protective hoods may be dispensed with while responding. These responses include all of the following except?
A: Class J Alarms
B: Class E Alarms
C: BARS Alarms
D: ERS No-Contact
E: CFR Responses
In hot weather, coats and protective hoods may be dispensed with while responding. These responses include all of the following except?
A:✔Class J Alarms
B: Class E Alarms
C: BARS Alarms
D: ERS No-Contact
E: CFR Responses
Explanation: Class E Alarms BARS Alarms ERS No-Contact CFR Responses Non-Structural Fires Non-Fire Responses *** Structural Fires......In hot weather, if the apparatus is not equipped with a functioning air conditioner, coats and protective hoods may be dispensed with while responding AUC 310 sec 7.2
Units are operating at the scene of an odor of gas in the area. Upon investigation, members discover a leaking plastic pipe outside in the street. Members are dispatched to check surrounding properties while the company officer determines the best way to control the leak. Since there are no valves that can be shut, he considers taping or stuffing rags in the leak in order to diminish it while waiting for the utility. The company officer would be correct to consider this tactic for this leak in which of the following situations?
A: It’s low pressure piping only.
B: It’s low or medium pressure piping.
C: It’s low, medium or high pressure piping.
D: This tactic is not an option.
Units are operating at the scene of an odor of gas in the area. Upon investigation, members discover a leaking plastic pipe outside in the street. Members are dispatched to check surrounding properties while the company officer determines the best way to control the leak. Since there are no valves that can be shut, he considers taping or stuffing rags in the leak in order to diminish it while waiting for the utility. The company officer would be correct to consider this tactic for this leak in which of the following situations?
A: It’s low pressure piping only.
B: It’s low or medium pressure piping.
C: It’s low, medium or high pressure piping.
D:✔This tactic is not an option.
Explanation:
LEAKING PLASTIC PIPE (PERMISSIBLE BY CODE FOR OUTSIDE USE) SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED OR APPROACHED
HAD IT BEEN OTHER THAN A PLASTIC PIPE: A LEAK OR BREAK IN LOW PRESSURE GAS PIPING MAY BE STOPPED OR GREATLY DIMINISHED BY TAPING, OR STUFFING PUTTY, RGS, PAPER ETC., INTO THE BREAK. THIS TACTIC WILL NOT WORK ON MEDIUM OR HIGH PRESSURE PIPING BEFORE THE SERVICE REGULATOR.
Natural Gas 6.7.3
During company drill, the covering Lieutenant correctly stated that “when an opening is created in a fire area, the heated gases will flow out of the top of the opening, and cool air will flow in through the bottom of the opening.” In which choice below was the Lieutenant’s follow-up comment incorrect?
A: Smoke or flame being discharged from the entire ventilation opening (no neutral plane visible) usually indicates that it is an outlet and that there is at least one inlet located somewhere else in the structure.
B: An opening that is both a ventilation inlet and outlet will show signs of laminar (smooth) or turbulent flow at the neutral plane depending on the stage and intensity of the fire.
C: Unidirectional or bidirectional flow of smoke/air that presents irregular stratification and shape, or alternates in direction (pulsates) is identified as “dynamic flow.”
D: Under normal wind conditions, a room with only one opening will display a unidirectional smoke/air track with no visible neutral plane.
During company drill, the covering Lieutenant correctly stated that “when an opening is created in a fire area, the heated gases will flow out of the top of the opening, and cool air will flow in through the bottom of the opening.” In which choice below was the Lieutenant’s follow-up comment incorrect?
A: Smoke or flame being discharged from the entire ventilation opening (no neutral plane visible) usually indicates that it is an outlet and that there is at least one inlet located somewhere else in the structure.
B: An opening that is both a ventilation inlet and outlet will show signs of laminar (smooth) or turbulent flow at the neutral plane depending on the stage and intensity of the fire.
C: Unidirectional or bidirectional flow of smoke/air that presents irregular stratification and shape, or alternates in direction (pulsates) is identified as “dynamic flow.”
D:✔Under normal wind conditions, a room with only one opening will display a unidirectional smoke/air track with no visible neutral plane.
Explanation:
D) Under normal wind conditions, a room with only one opening will display a BIDIRECTIONAL smoke/air track WITH a visible neutral plane.
Note: In a “wind-impacted” scenario, the opening can aggressively alternate from a total inlet to a total exhaust outlet with a range of unique vent profiles. This would be an example of Dynamic Flow.
TB FD Ch 2 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.5
You are the Officer in charge of the 2nd arriving Ladder at a fire on the 4th floor of a 4-story Brownstone. Which of your members did not carry the correct tools?
A: The OV FF carried a 6’ hook, Halligan tool, Flashlight and HT
B: The Roof FF carried a Halligan tool, 6’ Halligan Hook, Flashlight and HT
C: The Forcible Entry FF carried an Axe/Maul, Halligan, Rabbit tool, Flashlight and HT
D: The Extinguisher FF carried a 6’ Hook, Pressurized water extinguisher, Flashlight and HT
You are the Officer in charge of the 2nd arriving Ladder at a fire on the 4th floor of a 4-story Brownstone. Which of your members did not carry the correct tools?
A: The OV FF carried a 6’ hook, Halligan tool, Flashlight and HT
B:✔The Roof FF carried a Halligan tool, 6’ Halligan Hook, Flashlight and HT
C: The Forcible Entry FF carried an Axe/Maul, Halligan, Rabbit tool, Flashlight and HT
D: The Extinguisher FF carried a 6’ Hook, Pressurized water extinguisher, Flashlight and HT
Explanation:
B) Note: For top floor fires, the SAW is taken to the roof with the 6’ Halligan Hook. Since the fire is on the 4th floor of a 4-story building, this is a top floor fire.
Bs/Rf 2.7
Your unit just finished operating at a space case (person caught between the train and the platform) that resulted in multiple members equipment becoming contaminated with blood and other potentially infectious material. You took the following actions. Which action is incorrect?
A: You had the members put the radios in double clear bags and placed the bag near the HW area to be picked up by the Decon Support Unit (DSU)
B: If both bunker pants and PSS have been contaminated, members shall separate the PSS from the pants prior to bagging both items
C: Red or black bags are not to be used when sending contaminate PPE out to be decon
D: All members with the same contaminate can be listed on the same Equipment Decontamination Report (EDR-1) form. Separate forms are required for different contaminates
Your unit just finished operating at a space case (person caught between the train and the platform) that resulted in multiple members equipment becoming contaminated with blood and other potentially infectious material. You took the following actions. Which action is incorrect?
A:✔You had the members put the radios in double clear bags and placed the bag near the HW area to be picked up by the Decon Support Unit (DSU)
B: If both bunker pants and PSS have been contaminated, members shall separate the PSS from the pants prior to bagging both items
C: Red or black bags are not to be used when sending contaminate PPE out to be decon
D: All members with the same contaminate can be listed on the same Equipment Decontamination Report (EDR-1) form. Separate forms are required for different contaminates
Explanation:
Radios, tools, and other hard surface equipment shall be decon in quarters with a bleach solution
AUC 310 add 5
Which point below concerning a steam high energy line break in a generating plant is incorrect?
A: Enter a Con Ed generating plant without Con Ed personnel for a known life hazard only.
B: Asbestos pipe insulation can be found in the plant, on pipes buries under the street and in buildings supplied with steam.
C: Plant personnel will mitigate the emergency.
D: FDNY should only enter the plant to perform search and rescue for missing plant personnel.
Which point below concerning a steam high energy line break in a generating plant is incorrect?
A:✔Enter a Con Ed generating plant without Con Ed personnel for a known life hazard only.
B: Asbestos pipe insulation can be found in the plant, on pipes buries under the street and in buildings supplied with steam.
C: Plant personnel will mitigate the emergency.
D: FDNY should only enter the plant to perform search and rescue for missing plant personnel.
Explanation:
A. NEVER enter a Con Ed generating plant without Con Ed personnel.
Steam 4.1
When an inoperative standpipe system is encountered at a high rise fire, alternate procedures must be considered. One of these procedures is called the “exterior hose drop.” Which of the following choices contains incorrect information regarding this procedure?
A: The execution of an exterior hose drop must be approved by the Incident Commander and communicated to all units. The engine officer will communicate with the Incident Commander and the ECC to coordinate the location from which the hoseline will be lowered.
B: On the ground, the ECC will stretch a 2 ½” line to the point at which the lowered line will reach the ground.
C: On the floor below the fire, members of the first due engine will connect their lengths of hose and begin to lower it out the window. If there is a rope available, it can be tied as a safety precaution.
D: After the hose has been lowered, members of the first due engine company must properly secure the hose; this is the most critical point of the evolution. A clove hitch and binder must be tied and secured directly below the first hose coupling that will be located outside the window.
When an inoperative standpipe system is encountered at a high rise fire, alternate procedures must be considered. One of these procedures is called the “exterior hose drop.” Which of the following choices contains incorrect information regarding this procedure?
A: The execution of an exterior hose drop must be approved by the Incident Commander and communicated to all units. The engine officer will communicate with the Incident Commander and the ECC to coordinate the location from which the hoseline will be lowered.
B: On the ground, the ECC will stretch a 2 ½” line to the point at which the lowered line will reach the ground.
C: On the floor below the fire, members of the first due engine will connect their lengths of hose and begin to lower it out the window. If there is a rope available, it can be tied as a safety precaution.
D:✔After the hose has been lowered, members of the first due engine company must properly secure the hose; this is the most critical point of the evolution. A clove hitch and binder must be tied and secured directly below the first hose coupling that will be located outside the window.
Explanation:
D) After the hose has been lowered, members of the first due engine company must properly secure the hose; this is the most critical point of the evolution. A ROLLING HITCH must be tied and secured directly below the first hose coupling that will be located outside the window.
Note: The rolling hitch must be tied and secured before the line is charged. If a different knot, such as a standard clove hitch, is used, the line will likely kink around the rope and severely limit water flow. The wide surface area of the rolling hitch (4 turns around the rope) will minimize this kinking effect.
Eng Ch 10 2.6.1 - 2.6.5
You are in Ladder company 88 and arrive at a fire in an H-type Multiple Dwelling. Which of the following choices is NOT LISTED as information you must transmit to the IC upon arrival at the fire apartment? (INCORRECT)
A: Access to the fire area & location of the fire apartment.
B: Smoke condition in the hallway.
C: Fire Conditions and whether fire is extending
D: Difficulties or delays gaining entrance to the fire area or in advancing line.
You are in Ladder company 88 and arrive at a fire in an H-type Multiple Dwelling. Which of the following choices is NOT LISTED as information you must transmit to the IC upon arrival at the fire apartment? (INCORRECT)
A: Access to the fire area & location of the fire apartment.
B:✔Smoke condition in the hallway.
C: Fire Conditions and whether fire is extending
D: Difficulties or delays gaining entrance to the fire area or in advancing line.
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS CHAPTER 9 – COMPANY UNIT COMMUNICATIONS
B IS INCORRECT – Smoke condition is not listed as must transmit information. Color and Volume of smoke coming from windows is listed as information transmitted by the roof firefighter to the IC.
A, C. D are CORRECT
