Exam 8 Flashcards
Upon arrival for a class 3 alarm, you determine after a thorough investigation that the alarm was transmitted unnecessarily because of construction activities inside the building. You would be most correct to transmit what code? A: 10-35 no code
B: 10-35-1
C: 10-35-2
D: 10-35-3
E: 10-35-4
C-
Unwarranted or Unnecessary Alarm System Activation
Any alarm system activation that is unwarranted or unnecessary, excluding a sprinkler system alarm (use 10-34 Code 1, 2 or 3) or an alarm system activation resulting from a utility power fluctuation (10-40 Code 2)
No Code – Unwarranted alarm. Alarm system activation caused by the defective condition of alarm device, equipment or system. (e.g., low battery condition, alarm activations without a known cause or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response).
Code 1: Unnecessary alarm caused by alarm system testing or servicing.
Code 2: Unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities.
Code 3: Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aerosol spray).
Code 4: Unnecessary alarm caused by other known cause. (e.g., alarms resulting from cigarette smoking in unauthorized areas). When this code is used, a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause of the unnecessary alarm and the relevant particulars.
Select appropriate code based on best information available, whether observed by or reported to responding unit.
Which safety consideration is listed incorrectly in regard to FDNY operations in buildings equipped with photovoltaic systems?
A: Avoid walking on modules since this can expose members to electric shock.
B: Shutting off power at the main electrical panel will ensure that all power to the building has been removed.
C: Firefighters must never cut any wires associated with a PV array.
D: Rooftop disconnects should not be relied upon since they are mainly installed in order to perform maintenance on the system.
B-
Shutting off power at the main electrical panel, does not ensure that all power to the building has been removed.
AUC 351 6.1
The VERBAL button on the PC/ATS should be used only if the alarm is within how many blocks of a unit’s quarters in any direction?
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4
B-
Comm Ch 2….. 2.2.4.C
Mezzanine areas may be found in some taxpayers and their location, area and use can differ. All of the following statements are accurate regarding mezzanine areas except in which choice?
A: Since these areas have probably been added to the premises after the original construction date, the load bearing components can be of light construction. These supports may be loaded beyond their safe load bearing capabilities.
B: In the majority of the mezzanines this area will be enclosed and there will be a railing at the edge.
C: Access may be via small wooden stairs or just a ladder. Very seldom will there be another means of access.
D: The mezzanine area is in most cases used for storage of goods, but it can contain offices (predominant in supermarkets and factories) and also sales areas to which the public will have access.
B-
In the majority of the mezzanines this area will not be enclosed and there will be a railing at the edge.
Taxpayer 2.4
In order to remove a facility from the CFR matrix, the company officer shall ensure that the facility meets all the following criteria except?
A: On duty personnel are trained to a minimum of CFR-D level or higher
B: Trained personnel are able to provide oxygen to the patient
C: On duty personnel are trained in the use of a defibrillator, and all the necessary equipment is available to the trained personal
D: All equipment and appropriately trained personnel are available during all hours of operation
A-
On duty personnel are trained in CPR
Ch 4 add 1 sec 2
What is the technical term for the transformation of materials into their basic compound when subjected to heat, causing contents to continue to off-gas and add to the flammable fuel load within the compartment?
A: Calcination
B: Heat Transfer
C: Pyrolysis
D: Backdraft
C-
Ventilation Glossary
As a newly promoted Lt, you would know when forcing a door to an occupancy on an EMS run, you must have the premises safeguarded by members until custodianship is turned over to any of the following except?
A: Owner of the property
B: Police Department
C: EMS supervisor
D: Responsible person
C-
CFR-D Manual Chapter 2
C. The responsibility of safeguarding premises shall not be delegated to EMS personel 4.8 note
* FD must safeguard until turned over to the “POOR”
PD
Owner
Occupant
Responsible person
Fire Retardant Treated Plywood (FRTP) has been treated with a chemical that is designed to decompose the plywood and render it less flammable when exposed to very high temperatures, such as those found in structural fires. However, a significant amount of plywood has been treated with chemicals that initiates the decomposition at temperatures much lower than intended. The process is faster when _______.
A: in the presence of cold and low humidity.
B: in the presence of heat and low humidity.
C: in the presence of cold and high humidity.
D: in the presence of heat and high humidity.
D-
Remember, “HHH” - High Heat & Humidity
SB 77 1.4
When should the Post Radio be charged?
A: Every tour
B: Daily
C: Weekly
D: Monthly
C-
Weekly (whether used or not) and after each use for at least 8 hours
Comm Ch 12 sec 2.3
Which choice below contains correct information regarding FDNY operations at motor vehicle fires?
A: Cool hydraulic bumpers, tires or gas tanks in vicinity of the fire. All vehicles, domestic and foreign, will have the gas tanks in the rear.
B: Use a fog stream when magnesium parts are on fire.
C: When victims are trapped in the vehicle, use a fog stream to drive the fire away from victim.
D: For a fire in the engine compartment, where the hood is difficult to open, attempt to operate through the front grill.
C-
Cool hydraulic bumpers, tires or gas tanks in vicinity of the fire. Some foreign vehicles have gas tanks in the front.
B) Use a coarse spray stream when magnesium parts are on fire.
D) For a fire in the engine compartment, where the hood is difficult to open, pry up the side of the hood and operate stream through this opening. Do not attempt to operate through the front grill.
TB Fires 8 11.1
If needed, at a Haz-Mat incident, the “Safe Refuge Area” can be found where?
A: In the Exclusion Zone
B: In the Contamination Reduction Zone
C: In Cold Zone
D: In Support Zone
B-
ERP page 7
All officers should know that the Incident Commander shall establish a staging area (SA) and designate a Chief officer as the Staging Area Chief (SAC) when deemed necessary or at?
A: 2nd or greater alarms
B: 3rd or greater alarms
C: All Hands or greater alarms
D: 4th and 5th alarms only
B-
Regs 11.3.26 (M)
Choose the most correct choice when operating at an Active Shooter Incident
A: FDNY members may operate in the Hot Zone if heavily flanked by NYPD
B: FDNY members shall only operate in the Warm Zone when approved by Chief of Operations or Chief of Department
C: All escorts in and out of the incident location will be provided by, and under the direction of the Fire Marshals
D: When NYPD has confirmed that the assailant(s) is either no longer on scene or the threat is mitigated (Cold Zone), members can then engage in normal operations
D-
A- FDNY members shall not operate in the Hot Zone
B- Approved by a FDNY DC, unless the NYPD IC requests entry for immediate life-saving intervention
C- Under the direction of NYPD
ERP add 3A page 3
Two firefighters from a Manhattan Engine were discussing the use of the High Rise Nozzle and were incorrect in which comment?
A: Supplied by a 2 1/2” hoseline, the high rise nozzle will produce flows of 200-225 gpm at 50 psi nozzle pressure with water flowing.
B: Putting the nozzle into operation will require the services of two engine companies equipped with roll-ups, standpipe kits, forcible entry tools including a rabbit tool and the high rise nozzle.
C: Impediments such as window bars and child gates will have to be removed. In most cases it is also necessary to remove the window to operate the nozzle.
D: A shut-off shall be placed in line one length back from the nozzle.
C-
Impediments such as window bars and child gates will have to be removed. In most cases it is not necessary to remove the window to operate the nozzle.
TB Tools 7 DA 17 4.3, 5.6, 5.9, 5.14
At a chemical attack underground, which unit is responsible to provide the IC the number of victims?
A: 1st arriving Ladder
B: 2nd arriving Ladder
C: 3rd arriving Ladder
D: 1st arriving Engine
D-
The 1st arriving Engine shall also inform the 2nd arriving Ladder Company and IC if victims collapse on their way from the subway exit to the Gross Decontamination Area
ERP add 2 sec 7
Which of the following patients would be considered “potentially unstable” according to the CUPS criteria in the CFR-D bulletin?
A: Inability to move any part of the body
B: Poor general impression
C: Responsive but unable to follow commands
D: Difficulty breathing
A-
CFR-D Manual Chapter 2 A. 3.1.4 CUPS Criteria B. Unstable C. Unstable D. Unstable
The most correct way to initiate contact with EMS that arrived prior to E-200 is to?
A: Initiate contact utilizing Fire HT Channel 1
B: Initiate contact utilizing Fire HT Channel 10
C: Initiate contact utilizing Fire HT Channel 13
D: Initiate contact utilizing face to face contact
A-
This is new (make sure you know this section)
Comm ch 14 add 1 sec 2
At a cellar fire in a Brownstone where the first line has secured the first floor, the second line should be stretched where?
A: to the cellar via the interior cellar stairs to extinguish the fire.
B: outside as a backup line.
C: to the floor above (parlor floor).
D: to the cellar via the exterior cellar stairs to extinguish the fire.
A-
Brownstones 3.1 B
While supervising a water rescue drill involving a “Rip Current,” you would be most correct to advise your FFs to have the victim?
A: Swim parallel to the shore line
B: Swim perpendicular to the shore line
C: Swim diagonal to the shore line
D: Tread water while in place. FFs will come to the victim
A-
EP Water Rescue 1…..sec 6.2.1
When utilizing negative pressure at an operation, the electric box fan is operated in the exhaust mode to remove the contaminated air from the involved structure. Which action below would not support a negative pressure operation?
A: The box fan should be hung in a window or doorway as high as possible.
B: Salvage tarps should be used to create a seal around the operating fan, allowing the exhaust fan to create an area of negative pressure.
C: An alternate method, when tarps are not available or the box fan can not be hung, is to position the fan outside the contaminated area facing the exhaust opening 4 to 6 feet back and tilted up at an angle of approximately 80 degrees.
D: A fresh air inlet shall be established opposite the operating fan, thereby allowing clean exterior air to enter the structure and replace the contaminated air.
C-
An alternate method, when tarps are not available or the box fan can not be hung, is to position the fan inside the contaminated area facing the exhaust opening 6 to 8 feet back and tilted up at an angle of approximately 30 degrees.
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Question 21:
During ice and cold water rescues, pre-determined hand signals have been established to allow the rescuer and tether to communicate. Choose the most correct hand signal given
A: One hand placed on top of the rescuer’s head indicates the rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore
B: One arm waving in the air indicates to let more slack out in the line
C: Two arms in the air in a cross pattern indicates to stop pulling line
D: Two arms waving in air indicates to stop pulling line
A-
B- indicates stop pulling line
C- doesn’t exist
D- doesn’t exist
EP Water Rescue 2 sec 8
Your unit responds to a High Rise Office Building where the fire floor is verified to be the 82nd floor. You would be correct to order the ECC to supply the standpipe connection with a pump discharge pressure of?
A: 450 psi
B: 500 psi
C: 550 psi
D: 600 psi
C-
High Rise Office Buildings 4.1.7
Upon arrival at an OLT with two floors of fire, you should transmit?
A: 10-75 with an extra Engine and Ladder
B: 10-75 only
C: 2nd alarm for two floors of fire
D: 3rd alarm for two floors of fire
A-
MDs 3.4.6
For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, 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. 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.
2 floors in H-Type is a 2nd Alarm.
Two officers discussing Buckeye Pipeline valve inspections were incorrect in which statement made?
A: Company Commanders of units having pipeline control valves in their administrative district shall have them inspected during the semi-annual hydrants inspections.
B: Needed repairs or recommendations should be the subject of a letterhead report to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8.
C: Reports of critical repairs should be the subject of an immediate telephone notification to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8.
D: Valve pits subject to flooding must be inspected during subfreezing weather. Flooded pits require a letterhead report to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8.
D-
Note: Valves should also be inspected during the familiarization drills.
D) Valve pits subject to flooding must be inspected during subfreezing weather. Flooded pits require an immediate telephone notification to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8.
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