Exam 5 Flashcards
In the event of a radiological incident, members might be ordered to take Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine. Who is the only person that can give this order?
A: Chief of Department
B: Battalion Chief on scene
C: Division Chief on scene
D: Borough Commander
A: Chief of Department
ERP add 4C sec 5.4
Look at 5.2……Engines, Ladders, Squads, Rescues, Battalions, Divisions, Borough Commanders, and Command Chiefs shall all carry KI tablets in the glovebox of their apparatus/vehicle. Additional caches of KI tablets will be stored at Division offices. If needed, units and/or members must respond to the NEAREST Division office, or as directed, to obtain KI tablets
Choose the incorrect radio “10” code
A: 10-21 for a Brush Fire
B: 10-22 for an Outside Rubbish Fire
C: 10-24 for an Abandoned Derelict Fire (ADV)
D: 10-25-3 for smoke seeping from a manhole
C: 10-24 for an Abandoned Derelict Fire (ADV)
10-23 is for an Abandoned/Derelict Fire (ADV)
10-24 is for an Auto Fire (A fire in a vehicle with plates or in any vehicle having a value greater than that of salvage
Communications ch 8 page 8
Two officers reviewing under river rail operations were incorrect in which statement?
A: Engine Company Chauffeurs must be aware of head pressure when calculating the appropriate pressure to supply to siamese connections. Units may be operating 50 to 100 feet below grade.
B: The discovery of a water-flow in a tube is cause for concern. An explosion could rupture the standpipe, making it necessary to shut section valves to isolate leaks.
C: Standpipe numbers are sequential and can be used to provide an approximate location of an incident.
D: All subway trains are powered by an alternating current (AC) catenary wire. Power removal and stopping of train traffic shall be requested and confirmed through the borough dispatcher
D: All subway trains are powered by an alternating current (AC) catenary wire. Power removal and stopping of train traffic shall be requested and confirmed through the borough dispatcher
You just discovered that the apparatus radio is defective. After notifying the radio mechanic via the dispatcher, you also notify the Battalion and Division that you will be using a citywide radio capable of direct communications with all Borough dispatchers until the apparatus radio is repaired. The citywide radio shall be supplied by who?
A: Battalion
B: Division
C: Borough Command
D: Radio Shops
B: Division
Comm ch 8 page 30
10 minute escape cylinders used by Special Operations Command (SOC) units for confined space, need to be hydrostatic tested every __ years.
A: 3
B: 5
C: 15
D: 10
A: 3
TB SCBA 3.2.4 A
The role of the salvage truck at an operation is an important one. Which choice below reflects an incorrect use of “salvage covers”?
A: 9x12 ft. sheets are used to cover furniture, machinery, rugs or other large pieces or areas.
B: They cover roof openings.
C: They form catch basins for water on floors below.
D: 9x12 ft. sheets can be used to cover window openings.
D: 9x12 ft. sheets can be used to cover window openings
Smaller sheets, 4 1⁄2 x 6 ft. can be used to cover window openings.
TB Salvage 5.1
At a “Surf Rescue” operation, there are several operational procedures that should be considered. Choose the incorrect one
A: Once it has been confirmed that there is a victim to be rescued, notify the dispatcher and request additional resources
B: All members entering water are to wear life preservers
C: If the surf board is to be used, it does not have to be tethered, since mobility is key in rescuing a victim
D: The victim should be removed from the waves before beginning medical treatment including spinal immobilization
E: If an NYPD helicopter is on-scene, the IC or their designee shall utilize the TAC “U” channel to communicate directly with the helicopter.
C: If the surf board is to be used, it does not have to be tethered, since mobility is key in rescuing a victim
Surf Board must be tethered
EP Water Rescue 3/Surf Rescue section 4
At a fire in a high-rise office building, utilizing “natural vertical ventilation” to increase the stack effect and assist in the removal of smoke via the stairway can be accomplished how?
A: Opening the doors at the top and bottom of the stairway once the fire is extinguished.
B: Opening the doors at the top of the stairway only, once the fire is extinguished.
C: Utilizing positive pressure fans once the fire is extinguished.
D: Utilizing building stairway positive-pressure systems once the fire is extinguished.
A: Opening the doors at the top and bottom of the stairway once the fire is extinguished.
High Rise Office Buildings 6.3.8 D
At a fire in a LRFPMD, FFs must be on their game especially when it comes to the LSR evolution. Choose the incorrect answer for the LSR evolution
A: Operate from the roof if practical
B: If it is determined that a LSR is not practical from the roof by the first Roof FF, then the first Roof FF shall direct the second Roof FF to the floor above the rescue if the second Roof FF has not already reached the roof
C: In buildings with two open interior stairs, the 2nd Roof FF may descend the evacuation stairway to the apartment directly above the fire apartment
D: In buildings with an open interior stairway, the IC may direct members or another unit to bring an available LSR to the apartment directly above the apartment
C: In buildings with two open interior stairs, the 2nd Roof FF may descend the evacuation stairway to the apartment directly above the fire apartment
MDs (page 90) Two ENCLOSED STAIRS
Two members discussing regulations pertaining to housewatch duty were incorrect in which comment?
A: Firefighters Sixth Grade with less than 6 months of service may perform housewatch only between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
B: Tours of housewatch duty shall begin at 0900 hours each day, and be divided into eight 3-hour periods. Each tour shall be performed by one member.
C: Company Commanders shall arrange and maintain schedules of assignments to housewatch duty. Assignments shall be equalized and a copy of such schedules posted at the housewatch desk.
D: In a company quarters housing more than one unit, the events of all units shall be recorded in one Company Journal. Housewatch duty shall be performed by members of all such units, alternating monthly in performance of such duty.
A: Firefighters Sixth Grade with less than 6 months of service may perform housewatch only between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
A) …with less than ninety days service…
Regs 20.1.1-20.1.4
Who shall ensure the sprinkler system is supplied for a lower floor fire in Cast-Iron/Mill Loft building?
A: 1st Engine Company
B: 2nd Engine Company
C: 3rd Engine Company
D: 4th Engine Company
C: 3rd Engine Company
Lofts 6.2.2.C.2
At a brownstone building that is fully involved, the first arriving engine company should drop two hoselines in front of the fire building and position the apparatus for the possible use of the multiversal nozzle or to supply a TL. In this scenario the most correct position for the second hoseline can be found in which choice?
A: Advanced into the fire building as the initial hoseline.
B: Advanced into the fire building as a back-up hoseline.
C: If fire is reported in an exposure, stretched to that exposure.
D: If there is no fire in the exposures, stretch through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building.
B: Advanced into the fire building as a back-up hoseline.
Bwst 3.4
The placement of an Aerial ladder apparatus (tractor-trailer and rear mount) is dependent on four conditions. Choose the incorrect condition
A: Whether an immediate rescue is apparent
B: Where no immediate rescue effort is required, the height of the building will dictate the placement
C: Smoke, heat or fire causing an exposure that would endanger a victim, a member or the ladder
D: Area or street condition that might hamper optimum positioning
B: Where no immediate rescue effort is required, the height of the building will dictate the placement
Where no immediate rescue effort is required, the size of the frontage of the building to be covered in case of future need Ladders 2 (Aerial Ladders) 2.1
When operations are within the capability of a single unit at a manhole fire, the Officer in Command may leave one unit (preferably an Engine Company) to await the arrival of the emergency crew. If the expected time of arrival is more than 30 minutes, the Officer in Charge, based on evaluation of existing conditions, may order one of the following. Which option is listed incorrectly?
A: The unit remaining on the scene may respond to assigned alarms received via department radio; one member shall be left at the scene.
B: One member shall be left at the scene and the unit shall return to quarters. The Battalion Chief shall provide relief for members.
C: When a member is left at the scene, the company officer shall at frequent intervals contact the dispatcher for re-notification of the utility company.
D: The manhole shall be protected by traffic cones and tape, and all units placed in service.
B) One member shall be left at the scene and the unit shall return to quarters. Company officers shall provide relief for members.
AUC 180 2.6
Select the most correct statement regarding PPV fan use at a HRFPMD fire
A: The evacuation stairwell is the first consideration for pressurization
B: Pressurize the attack stair for smoke and CO control
C: The priority order for the use of PPV will be pressurizing the attack stair, pressurizing the evacuation stair for smoke and CO control, and ventilating the public hallways for smoke and CO control
D: PPV fan use will not be used until the fire is placed under control
C: The priority order for the use of PPV will be pressurizing the attack stair, pressurizing the evacuation stair for smoke and CO control, and ventilating the public hallways for smoke and CO control
MDs (6.19.2)
A. The attack stair is the first consideration for pressurization
B. Pressurize the evacuation stair for smoke and CO control
D. Can be used during the initial attack
All units listed below carry search cameras that can extend through holes bored in floors and roofs to quickly identify and survey voids during collapse operations except in which choice?
A: Rescues
B: Squads
C: Collapse Rescue Units
D: SOC Support Ladder Companies
D: SOC Support Ladder Companies
Collapse Figure 7
Over the last several years, the ventilation procedures at most building fires have changed. In regards to these procedures, choose the incorrect ventilation procedure
A: When venting for extinguishment, the member on the exterior waiting to perform horizontal ventilation of the immediate fire area shall listen for the Engine Officer calling for water and/or the Engine Officer communicating to the IC that he or she has water on the fire. This procedure must be communicated with the Ladder Company Officer prior to venting
B: When venting for search, the member on the exterior waiting to perform horizontal ventilation to facilitate the movement of a member into an area in order to conduct a search for a life hazard must communicate with the Ladder Company Officer prior to venting
C: When venting from the fire escape, first check windows for heat; see if they show cracks from heat; look for discoloration of the glass (generally yellowish in color)
D: When venting from above (venting fire apartment windows from above), look down at the window to be removed; measure distance with the tool; pull head back in window and then swing the tool through the window below. The FF hand and arm will be protected by their clothing
C: When venting from the fire escape, first check windows for heat; see if they show cracks from heat; look for discoloration of the glass (generally yellowish in color)
Brownish
Ladders 3 page 48 and 51
Two Staten Island firefighters drilling on brush fire operations were incorrect when describing which term?
A: The “head” of the fire is the leading edge of a moving fire.
B: The “rear” of the fire is the side opposite the head.
C: Looking at the fire from the front of the blackened area, the left side is called the left flank while the right side is called the right flank.
D: “Fingers” are strips of long, thin sections of fire extending outward from the main blackened fire area.
C) Looking at the fire from the REAR of the blackened area, the left side is called the left flank while the right side is called the right flank.
AUC 151 3.3
The NFPA 704 Diamond is a standardized system that uses numbers and colors to define the hazards of a material. Choose the incorrect number/color that relates to the 704 Diamond
A: 4-Red……Flash Point below 73 degrees
B: 0-Red……Will Not Burn
C: 4-Yellow….May Detonate
D: 2-Yellow…..Violent Chemical Change
E: 2-Blue…..Extreme Danger
E: 2-Blue…..Extreme Danger
2-Blue….. Hazardous
3-Blue….Extreme Danger
ERP Haz-Mat page 39
Easy question to write on test day. Make sure you know this whole Diamond
Which member below shall monitor the Department radio and answer for the Battalion or Division aide if either fails to respond to repeated calls from the dispatcher?
A: 1st arriving ECC
B: 2nd arriving ECC
C: 1st arriving LCC
D: 2nd arriving LCC
B: 2nd arriving ECC
Eng 5.7.3
Several TL statements were made at a top notch LT Questions.com study group. Choose the incorrect statement.
A: The TL boom shall not be used to force timbers or cornices back into building or onto roof, to pull or push objects
B: The top of the basket railing should be positioned even with the work area
C: Railings, basket gates, welds, safety belts, intercom operation, lights, level of platform of basket, and hydraulic leaks shall be checked daily
D: When supplying a TL, a Satellite Water Unit is the best source of supply
B: The top of the basket railing should be positioned even with the work area
Slightly below work area
Ladders 6
When battling a cockloft fire in a taxpayer, which option below would be considered “a last resort” when roof or interior operations are dangerous?
A: Personnel shall be withdrawn and the use of tower ladder, multiversal and deckpipe streams resorted to.
B: Personnel shall continue interior operations and the use of tower ladder, multiversal and deckpipe streams implemented.
C: Personnel shall be withdrawn and the use of hi-ex foam resorted to.
D: Personnel shall be withdrawn and the use of AR-AFFF foam resorted to.
A: Personnel shall be withdrawn and the use of tower ladder, multiversal and deckpipe streams resorted to.
Taxpayer 7.3.3 H
Brownstone building fires can generally be difficult to operate at, especially when it comes to placing portable ladders. From the choices listed below, choose the incorrect statement regarding portable ladders
A: In most cases, taking the ladder through the 2nd floor of the fire building and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using an adjoining building
B: It is recommended that extension ladders be used in lieu of straight ladders because they are easier to transport due to the shorter nested length
C: Generally, a 35-foot extension ladder will reach the 4th floor
D: Generally, a 24-foot extension or 14-foot “A” Frame Ladder will reach the 2nd floor
A: In most cases, taking the ladder through the 2nd floor of the fire building and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using an adjoining building
Ladders 1 page 19
In most cases, taking the ladder through the 2nd floor of the adjoining building and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using the fire building
Question 24:
At an FDNY operation with a member in distress, if the search operation exceeds one hour, the IC shall staff the Planning Section. The Battalion Chief assigned as the RESL shall be relieved by the officer of the Field Communications Unit and be designated the Planning Section Chief. The Planning Section Chief will do all of the following except?
A: Supervise the Resources Unit Leader.
B: Maintain situational awareness and report to the Operations Section Chief.
C: Develop contingency plans as needed.
D: Maintain documentation.
B: Maintain situational awareness and report to the Operations Section Chief.
Maintain situational awareness and report to the IC.
MMID Ch 5 6.2.1
