Exam 9 Flashcards
During a High-Rise fire, the second arriving Engine officer provides the communications link between the lobby (Command Post) and the fire area pending the establishment of the Fire Sector/Branch on a floor below the fire with the Post radio. In regards to establishing the communications link, what channel should the Engine officer use via the Post Radio to create this link?
A: Tactical channel
B: Command channel
C: Ucall/Utac channel
D: Tac-U channel
B-
Comm ch 12 sec 6.2.4
The second engine officer will then use their HT radio on the tactical channel to announce to units in the fire area that a communication link with the ICP has been established
If the protective hood is not available for a member of your company, you as the Officer on Duty should take all of the following actions except in which choice?
A: Instruct the member to have his/her coat collar up before entering the fire area.
B: Instruct the member to have his/her helmet ear flaps down before entering the fire area.
C: Ensure his/her hood is worn unless saturated with moisture.
D: Instruct the member to have his/her coat collar secured by the neck strap prior to entering the fire area.
C-
The hood shall be worn whether dry, damp, or saturated with moisture.
AUC 310 2.7, 2.8
Upon arrival of a report of a manhole fire, you discover that there is a popping noise coming from the reported manhole. As you exit the apparatus to investigate, the Battalion Chief requests a 10-12. You tape off the area, check surrounding properties, and determine that Chief does not have to continue in. What code do you transmit?
A: 10-25
B: 10-25-1
C: 10-25-2
D: 10-25-3
E: 10-25-4
A-
Comm ch 8 page 8
Withcode: Situation other than as described in Codes 1,2,3,4
The Company Commander of a Brooklyn truck company was incorrect in which statement during a drill on crime scene preservation?
A: Obviously deceased victims should, if possible, be left as found for investigators to view and photograph for forensic purposes.
B: No statements concerning the cause or specifics related to the fire investigation should be made by non-investigatory personnel.
C: If it is necessary to leave the scene prior to the fire marshals arrival, a firefighter or unit fulfilling a watchline is sufficient to maintain F.D. control of the premise.
D: NYPD shall be notified to respond to voucher currency at any operation where large amounts of currency are discovered.
D-
Fire Marshals shall be notified to respond to voucher currency at any operation where large amounts of currency are discovered.
AUC 317 5.13, 6.3, 6.4
While operating in the warm zone at an incident involving aggressive deadly behavior, members should focus on care and removal of _______ tag patients?
A: Green
B: Yellow
C: Red
D: Black
C-
Rapidly triage and identify critical victims (RED tags)
Apply hemorrhage control and basic airway management on these patients
Prioritize patient removal
ERP add 3A page 10
An experienced Engine Officer should know that in one and two story structures, where the amount of hose required is ____ lengths or less, the need to assist on the first hoseline is not as great and Engine Companies are generally capable of stretching and operating individually.
A: Four
B: Six
C: Eight
D: Ten
A-
In such cases, the officer of the second Engine Company should make contact with the officer of the first Engine Company to ascertain if their assistance is required.
Engine Ops 8.7
Which of the following operation features on the MSA Altair Digital Gas Meter is incorrect?
A: When the meter is powered on it will run through a self-check test which takes approximately 40 seconds
B: While air monitoring, the meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every 3 seconds to alert the user that the meter is operating
C: In fresh air, the normal readings on the LCD should read 0% LEL and 20.8 for Oxygen
D: The meter will alarm at 10.0% for LEL, 23.5% for Oxygen Enriched, and 19.5% for Oxygen Deficient
B-
Every 30 seconds
EP Natural Gas add2 page 1-2
Officers should have chauffeurs avoid streets with chronic double parking problems. If, while responding, it becomes necessary to enter a block with double parked cars, all of the following actions would be correct except in which choice?
A: It shall be the officer’s responsibility to ensure that the apparatus is stopped if any doubt exists as to the ability of the apparatus to fit through the available space.
B: All personnel of the unit, under the direction of the officer in command, should be used to assist and guide the chauffeur.
C: The chauffeur should maintain a rate of speed that will permit the stopping of the apparatus before any contact is made with another vehicle.
D: The chauffeur must direct the movement of the apparatus.
D-
The officer in command must direct the movement of the apparatus.
SB 71 3.2.1
Which of the following is an incorrect statement made about the FDNY Foam Delivery System?
A: Each Engine company has been issued a handline foam educator, which flows 125 GPM, and an aerating foam nozzle; both carried in a pelican case
B: A first alarm assignment of three Engines and two Ladders should provide 13 five-gallon containers of foam which is a total of 65 gallons of Alcohol Resistant - Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF) foam solution
C: The first alarm assignment will be able to provide approximately 17 minutes of finished firefighting foam at a 3% setting on the educator with the aerating foam nozzle
D: When responding with the Foam Tanker, a maximum of two members, inclusive of the chauffeur, shall be permitted to ride in the Foam Tanker
B-
Foam CONCENTRATE
Read question and answers carefully. They changed this EXACT word on the 2005 Lts test
TB Foam pages 7-8
Lieutenant Smith was conducting a drill on under river rail operations when he made which incorrect comment regarding FDNY operations?
A: Most tubes have no access to the adjacent tube throughout the underwater areas. You cannot ride a train halfway across the river, get out of the train and cross over to the adjoining tube.
B: Personnel and evacuating passengers should walk between the running rails in the area of the drainage trough.
C: The force of an explosion may be magnified in such a confined area. A large enough explosion could cause the structure of the tube to fail and possibly flood.
D: Under river tubes are narrower than underground tunnels. There is very little space between the train and the tube.
B-
Personnel and evacuating passengers should walk in the area outside the rails, opposite to the third rail; be aware that the 3rd rail alternates sides.
Under River Rail Figure 1, 2.2.2
During a company drill, you ask the proby to make four points about the search rope. You corrected him in which point?
A: The search rope is made of either 5/16th diameter white nylon or a 7.5 mm diameter Kermantle design
B: The rope is 200 feet long with a snap hook at each end
C: Search rope shall be deployed in large area such as schools, office areas, and below grade areas.
D: Search rope will have a series of knots, which are used to identify direction to and distance from the tie off point
E: Spacing between the distance knots is approximately 18 inches
E-
A single direction knot is located 18 inches before the distance knots
TB Rope 6 pages 1-2
Which choice contains incorrect information regarding the diamond brazed saw blade?
A: The blade can cut case hardened locks, brick, bulletproof glass and plastic pipe.
B: The blade can cut wood and is recommended for this material.
C: If the blade becomes glazed over and cuts ineffectively, it can be cleaned by running the blade through an abrasive material such as concrete.
D: The blade generates 90% less sparks than abrasive blades.
B-
The blade can cut wood; however, this is not recommended.
TB Tools 9 Appx D DS 1
During an explosive and/or incendiary incident, there are several areas that have been established for units to report to upon arrival, such as POI (Point of Impact), Triage Transfer Point, Rescue Corridor, Patient Relay Point, and Transportation Sector. Select the most correct area the second engine officer should report to if both ladder companies are on scene
A: POI
B: Rescue Corridor
C: Patient Relay Point
D: Triage Transfer Point
D-
The 2nd arriving Engine Officer must remain at the Triage Transfer Point and assume control until relieved by a Battalion Chief
ERP add 3 sec 5.3.2
Row frame type buildings can be what type of construction?
A: balloon frame or platform frame construction
B: balloon frame or braced frame construction
C: platform frame or braced frame construction
D: balloon frame construction only
B-
RowFrames 5.1.3
All of the following points made about the Inflatable Soft Landing Mat are correct except?
A: If the landing mat is to be used in front of quarters, the apparatus must be removed and parked in a safe position outside
B: When the landing mat is positioned properly, the exhaust port may face directly away from the building or to either side. The exhaust port shall never be placed directly against the building wall
C: The landing mat and blower unit (two separate parts) are to be maintained as one complete unit
D: Due to the weight of the landing mat when folded, two members shall drag the landing mat into the area of intended use
D-
The landing mat must not be dragged to the intended area. Two members are required to lift and carry the mat to the area of intended use
TB Rope 1 Data Sheet 4 page 2
Members of Ladder 100 were training with the newly issued “floor jack”. The LCC was incorrect in which statement made during the drill?
A: Use the floor jack when the vehicle is on relatively flat, level surface. If the surface is not flat, consider other lifting devices.
B: If using the floor jack on rough or soft surface (grass, dirt, rocks, etc.) provide a suitable base of support.
C: Use cribbing during the lift in case of equipment or setup failure. Place cribbing at typical points that are suitable to support the load.
D: During the lifting process, proceed under the vehicle before or during the application of cribbing.
D-
During the lifting process, do not get under the vehicle until the vehicle has been cribbed. Similar to air bag operations, tighten the cribbing against the load and slowly lower the floor jack to place the load substantially on the cribbing.
TB Tools 37 5
