Exam 5 Flashcards
Question 1: Which is the only Buckeye Pipeline Drill where members are allowed to shut down the valves? A: Familiarization Drills B: Battalion Drills C: Division Drills D: Borough Drills
D Explanation: A- Conducted March/April and September/October B- There is no Battalion Drill C- Conducted March/April and September/October D- Conducted October/November AUC 149 10.5
Question 2: One of an Incident Commander’s responsibilities includes communication of details of noteworthy events to the on-duty Command Chief for relay to the Chief of Department and Fire Commissioner. Of the following choices, which is not accurately defined as a “noteworthy incident”? A: Large scale evacuations B: Transportation incidents (aviation, railroad, subway, etc.) C: Multiple 10-45’s D: Multiple alarms in any type of occupancy
D Explanation: D) Multiple alarms in “high profile” occupancies ABC 3-96 1
Question 3: Backdrafts, also known as smoke or hot air explosions, have several warning signs such as reversal of air - pulling smoke back into a smoke filled opening, or glass windows stained with smoke condensation and pulsating from the pressure of the fire. In addition to these warning signs, the color of smoke is also a warning sign of a backdraft. From the list below, choose the incorrect color of smoke that is a warning sign of a backdraft. A: Yellow green smoke B: Dirty brown smoke C: Yellow brown smoke D: Gray yellow smoke
A Explanation: Backdraft Colors Dense black Dirty brown Yellow brown Gray yellow Taxpayers 4.4.1 B3
Question 4: The department requires a number of policy statements to be displayed prominently on firehouse bulletin boards for inspection by chief officers and others. Which of the following is NOT required to be readily displayed in quarters? A: Workplace Violence Policy Statement B: Sexual Harassment Policy Statement C: EEO Policy Statement D: Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement
A Explanation: Regulations Chapter 19 – 19.2.2 B, C, D, are required to be displayed. Workplace violence Policy Statement is available on the Intranet… PA/ID 1/2011 sec 1.5…
Question 5: You are working in B-400 on January 1st, 2018, when you receive a phone call from E-200 that the apparatus has a flat tire and the unit will be OOS for a few hours. B-400 consists of three double firehouses besides E-200; E-300, L-400, B-400; E-400, L-500; E-500, L-600, and BFU1. As the Battalion Chief of B-400, with E-200 OOS, you decide correctly to do what with the members? A: Leave the unit intact since the repair would be less than four hours B: Activate the BFU C: Detail members to the Division for clerical work D: Detail members to the Borough for clerical work
B Explanation: When a unit quartered in the same battalion as a BFU goes OOS for mechanical reasons during periods when the BFU is not staffed independently, the BC may utilize members of the OOS unit to activate the BFU BFU independently staffed from March 17 to April 30 and October 17th to November 30th AUC 151 4.15.17
Question 6: Whenever possible, the Department will grant reasonable accommodations for members to engage in sabbath/religious holiday observation provided that such accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the Department. Members may cover absences from work due to sabbath/religious holiday observance in each of the following ways except? A: Mutual exchange of tour with another member within the Battalion and/or Division B: Leave without pay C: Emergency Leave D: Compensatory time (time due)
C Explanation: C) This is not an option for sabbath/religious holiday observance Also, members may use “annual (vacation) leave” or “advanced annual (vacation) leave” PAID 1-2004 4.1-4.3
Question 7: In the event of a building collapse, the FDNY has adopted a victim location marking system. Choose the correct “marking” for search teams to use when searching for a known or potential victim. A: A large “V”, (for Victim) approximately 2’ in height is painted near the location of a known or potential victim. An arrow may need to be added next to the “V” pointing towards the victim’s location if not clearly visible or if not immediately nearby B: A large “P”, (for Person) approximately 2’ in height is painted near the location of a known or potential person. An arrow may need to be added next to the “P” pointing towards the person’s location if not clearly visible or if not immediately nearby C: A large “H”, (for Human) approximately 2’ in height is painted near the location of a known or potential human. An arrow may need to be added next to the “H” pointing towards the human’s location if not clearly visible or if not immediately nearby D: A large “P”, (for Patient) approximately 2’ in height is painted near the location of a known or potential patient. An arrow may need to be added next to the “P” pointing towards the patient’s location if not clearly visible or if not immediately nearby
A Explanation: Collapse add 2 sec 5…… there are many variables to these markings
Question 8: Comp time is accrued by department members during the Memorial Day and Veterans Day Holidays. Ladder 1 is a company of veterans and their Memorial Day 6x9 riding list reads as follows… Lt. Force (PCOT), Fr. Marine (mx), Fr. Army (mx), Fr. Navy (msot), Fr. Coast (11), Fr. Guard (12), Fr. Rescue (mx off)… Which members are entitled to Comp Time during the night tour? A: All members except Fr. Rescue are entitled to 6 hours Comp Time. B: Lt. Force, Fr. Navy, Fr. Coast, Fr. Guard, Fr. Rescue only are entitled to 6hrs Comp Time. C: Lt. Force, Fr. Marine, Fr. Army, Fr. Navy, Fr. Rescue only are entitled to 6hrs Comp Time. D: Lt. Force, Fr. Navy only are entitled to 6hrs Comp Time.
Explanation: B is Correct… Regs 17..5.5 pg B 17-8 – Eligibility is not affected by mutual exchange of tours. It shall be considered as if no mutual exchange has taken place and eligible member who was scheduled in accordance with working charts shall be entitled to actual or comp time. In order to be eligible for Comp Time, member must have worked on memorial or Veterans Day… ** Far more likely to see this as an in-basket type question, but it could easily appear like this or as a day book photo asking you who is eligible for Comp Time and how much based on the tour. The rule of thumb is if you’re scheduled to work or on overtime, you get it… Hire a Vet! Members on mutuals are not entitled to Comp Time…
Question 9: A Captain studying for her chief promotion would be wise to know which point below regarding wind is incorrect? A: The direction and speed at the street level is not a reliable indicator of wind conditions above the street level. B: Wind behavior is not consistent or predictable. Wind impacted fires have occurred on upper and lower floors. C: Building height, size, shape and location of adjoining or adjacent buildings add to the unpredictability of the effects of wind on fire conditions. D: It takes very high winds to dramatically increase fire conditions inside a building. Winds of less than 10mph will have little, or no, effect on fire operations.
D Explanation: D. It does NOT take high winds to dramatically increase fire conditions inside the building. MD Add 3 3.2.1
Question 10: You are taking up from a subway incident for a rubbish fire on the tracks. You transmit what 10 code? A: 10-21 B: 10-22 C: 10-27-2 D: 10-28-2
D Explanation: A- Brush fire B- Outside rubbish fire C- 10-27 Compactor or Incinerator D- 10-28 (Subway or Railroad System-Fire, Emergency (non-medical) or Smoke Condition 10-28-1 Structural fire 10-28-2 Non-Structural fire (train fire, rubbish on the tracks) 10-28-3 Emergency (non medical Communications ch 8
Question 11: A knowledgeable BC would know that Japan had an attack on their subway system using the nerve agent Sarin (GB). Sarin has which of the following odors? A: No odor B: Camphor C: Fishy, musty odor D: Odor of musky hay
A Explanation: ERP Add 2 page 18 B. Soman has a camphor odor and fruit odor C. ***Nitrogen mustard has a Fishy, musty odor. Don’t confuse with Phosphine gas which has a Fish or Garlic Like odor D. Phosgene has an Odor of musky hay
Question 12: You respond to a Class 3 alarm with 3 engines and 2 ladder companies. After several minutes searching for the cause, your first due ladder officer tells you that occupants were cooking with a BBQ on the roof of the building and the smoke from the BBQ drifted down into an open window, which caused the alarm system to activate. You transmit what 10 code? A: 10-35 no code B: 10-35-1 C: 10-35-2 D: 10-33-2 E: 10-35-4
E Explanation: The 10-35 code is for an Unwarranted or Unnecessary alarm excluding a sprinkler system alarm or an alarm system activation resulting from a utility power fluctuation (10-40-2) Communications ch 8
Question 13: Which choice below most accurately reflects the locations which are defined as a “workplace” for the purposes of the New York City Fire Department’s EEO Policy? 1. Firehouse 2. Drill site 3. Fire/Emergency scene 4. Field Building 5. Hydrant inspection 6. Fire Department Headquarters, Medical Office, etc. 7. Fire Department affiliated functions (parades, marathon runs, ball games, funerals, company dances, parties and picnics, etc.) in the city 8. Fire Department affiliated functions (parades, marathon runs, ball games, funerals, company dances, parties and picnics, etc.) outside the city A: 1,2,3,4,5,6 B: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 C: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 D: 1,2,4,5,6
B Explanation: These include functions whether members are on or off duty TB EEO 1.4
Question 14: You are the incident commander on the scene of a confined space emergency where members will have to make an entry to remove an injured and unconscious worker. According to the Confined Space Checklist, which of the atmospheric conditions listed below needs correcting? A: Carbon Monoxide toxicity levels of 35ppm or less B: Oxygen concentration levels between 18.5% and 23.5% C: Hydrogen Sulfide levels of 10PPM or less D: Flammability range not over 10% of LEL
B Explanation: Confined Space Checklist, bottom of the last page The answer according to the checklist is B. Should be 19.5% & 23.5%. ***Just note there is a conflict in SCBA Addendum 2 section 3 about the high end oxygen level (23%)***
Question 15: Each Battalion Chief shall supervise roll call in his/her battalion how often? A: once each month B: twice each month C: once each week D: twice each week
B Explanation: Each Battalion Chief shall supervise roll call in his/her Battalion twice each month. Regs 21.1.6
Question 16: An experienced BC would know all of the following choices to contain correct information regarding fires in Old Law and New Law Tenements except? A: Special call an extra engine and truck for fire on two floors. If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, transmit a 2nd alarm. B: If fire is in a shaft extending into an exposure, transmit a 2nd alarm. If fire is extending into two exposures, transmit a 3rd alarm. C: It may be necessary to cut a trench in the roof of a NLT in order to prevent the spread of fire, but the size of OLTs prohibit the cutting of a trench and such cuts shall not be attempted. D: When fire has extended into the cockloft, the Incident Commander should be notified immediately. The Incident Commander shall evaluate conditions, and order a cockloft nozzle to the top floor and a protective hoseline to the roof if deemed necessary.
C Explanation: Cockloft areas of OLT’s are much smaller than those in NLT’s and therefore are not as much of a problem. It may be necessary to cut a trench in the roof of an OLT in order to prevent the spread of fire, but usually such fires are extinguished from below after an adequate ventilation hole is cut over the fire. MD 3.4.6, 4.6.3