Exam 9 Flashcards
Question 1:
The Fire Department’s “Reduced Response to Class “E” and “J” Alarms” Policy has a positive impact on overall unit availability. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: One Engine or one Ladder Company with a Battalion Chief will be assigned to all Class “E” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis.
B: One Engine or one Ladder Company with a Battalion Chief shall be assigned to hotel occupancies (Class “J” Alarms) from 0700 hours through 1900 hours citywide.
C: From 1900 to 0700 hours, units will be assigned to Class ”J” alarms as per box assignments.
D: Under this policy, a subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall result in immediate notification to the Battalion Chief and the single response Engine or Ladder. Only a Battalion Chief may order additional units.
D
Explanation:
Under this policy, a subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall call for the “remainder of the full first alarm assignment.”
ABC 5-94 1.2, 1.3, 2.6
Question 2: Battalion 12 responds to a 10-77. Who shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s) have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in a closed position? A: The 1st Ladder Company Officer B: The 2nd Ladder Company Officer C: The 3rd Ladder Company Officer D: The 4th Ladder Company Officer
C
Explanation:
B. The 2nd truck inside team maintains the evacuation stairway door/s closed and initiates the search of public hallway on the fire floor.
C. 3rd truck officer confirms MD 6.16.2
Question 3: You are the IC for several minutes at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 6 sty 100x100 H-Type multiple dwelling when an EAB activation occurs. You look down on your HT screen and it shows the numerical identification 7081005. As a recently promoted BC, you would know this to be who? A: L-81 Officer B: L-81 Roof C: L-81 OV D: L-81 Irons
D Explanation: E-81 Control Comm ch 11 add 2 page 3 A- 7081001 B- 7081003 C- 7081004 E- 5081005
Question 4:
Special Calls and the transmission of additional alarms at fires in multiple dwellings is a particular responsibility of chief officers. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the general rules related to special calls?
A: Special call an additional engine and truck for a medium fire condition in a new law tenement when it is anticipated that two lines will be required.
B: Transmit a second alarm for a fire on two floors in an old law or new law tenement.
C: Transmit a third alarm for an old law tenement fire that is extending into two exposures.
D: A second alarm will generally be necessary at an H-type building when two floors are involved or at extensive cockloft fires.
B Explanation: Multiple Dwellings A -- Correct -- Section 5.5.2 C -- Correct -- Section 3.4.6 D -- Correct -- Section 5.5.2 B -- Incorrect -- Section 3.4.6 -- For two floors of fire special call an additional engine and truck. If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time, transmit a second alarm.
Question 5:
Safety is of the utmost importance at a manhole incident. Which choice is not in accordance with FDNY policy?
A: The utility company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately upon receipt of a 10-25 Code 1 or Code 4 signal. If all crews are engaged, utility company will detach a crew operating at other than a Code 1 or Code 4 signal and direct such crew to respond immediately.
B: Units should be alert to the possibility that a manhole/transformer incident could have damaged the adjacent gas piping. If an odor of natural gas is encountered at these incidents, the dispatcher must be notified to request the immediate response of a utility’s gas crew in addition to their electric crew.
C: Downed overhead primary and secondary wires have the potential to damage underground gas piping. Only steel, cast iron and copper piping can be impacted by burning, arching or smoldering electric cables. Plastic piping will generally not be affected.
D: The area shall be cordoned off to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All apparatus shall be clear of the area in a safe location. Area shall be taped off. This marks the danger area for civilians and FD personnel.
C
Explanation:
C. Downed overhead primary and secondary wires have the potential to damage underground gas piping. All gas piping (plastic, steel, cast iron and copper) can be impacted by burning, arching or smoldering electric cables.
AUC 180 1.3, 1.4, 2.1
Question 6:
Today is December 22, 2018, and you are working in B-99 for the 6x9 tour. While enjoying a great steak dinner made ladder company L-200, you receive a phone call from a young lieutenant (E-200) who is housed with L-100 within your battalion. He informs you that he reasonably suspects that the FFs from E-200 have engaged in drinking alcohol while on duty. From the list below, choose the incorrect procedure you tell him to do in this case.
A: Prohibit on and off-duty members at the time of discovery of any violation of this policy from leaving premises without permission of the investigating officer. If any member is permitted to leave premises during an investigation, the investigating officer shall document the reason for the release in a report to be sent to the Chief of Department via the chain of command
B: Immediately relieve the on-duty member(s) from emergency duty response duty
C: Immediately place E-200 and L-100 OOS
D: Immediately notify BITS and document incident in the company journal
C
Explanation:
Immediately have affected unit placed OOS (E-200)
AUC 202 sec 5.5
Question 7:
To resolve a dispute between two Staten Island BCs, the DC pointed out which incorrect statement?
A: BFUs are always in service and can be special-called to any incident.
B: When the services of a BFU is required during periods when the BFUs are not independently staffed, the associated engine company or another trained engine company will be assigned to respond with and staff the BFU.
C: The Incident Commander may only request an engine company in quarters respond with the BFU if practical. Engines responding shall not be redirected to pick up these units.
D: Firefighters and/or officers of units quartered with BFUs may be detailed to the BFUs if, in the opinion of the Battalion Chief having jurisdiction, it will maximize the operating efficiency of the concerned units.
C
Explanation:
C) The Incident Commander may request that an engine company still responding to the scene be redirected to pick up and respond with the BFU if practical.
AUC 151 4.5.2 C, D, F
Question 8:
Prior to a Tunnel Rescue Task Force Drill, Chief Hotair was discussing the capabilities of the Draeger EDSCBA. Which of the following statements regarding the use/capabilities of this Mask is incorrect?
A: The Draeger BG4 will provide the user up to 4 hours of useable air
B: The Draeger BG4 requires an Ice block only when in use at ambient temperates above 32 degree Fahrenheit.
C: The Draeger BG4 has a warning alarm that operates when approximately 30 minutes of operational time remains.
D: The Draeger BG4 shall not be used with an operational plan that exceeds 3 hrs & 30 minutes.
C Explanation: Training Bulletin SCBA Addendum 4 Choice C is incorrect -- Warning alarm operates when approximately 60 minutes of operational time remains. 6.1.4. A -- Correct 2.1 B -- Correct 2.3 D -- Correct 6.1.3
Question 9:
All of the following are appropriate minimum safe operating distances for applying water on energized or de-energized electrical components at Con Edison facilities except in which choice?
A: 15 feet on live 138 kV electrical components for 30 degree or greater fog streams.
B: Approximately one and one-half (1½) lengths of hose on live 138 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog.
C: Approximately two (2) lengths of hose on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog.
D: Approximately one-half (½) length of hose on live 345 kV electrical components for 30 degree or greater fog streams.
C
Explanation:
C) Approximately two and one-half (2 ½) lengths of hose on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog.
AUC 338 5.3
Question 10:
At a recent chemical suicide in the woods of Staten Island, the BC was correct when he considered _____ the primary hazard for first responders?
A: Inhalation
B: Skin absorption or caustic-acid contamination
C: Flammability
D: Blood-Borne pathogens
A
Explanation:
Haz Mat 11 sec 2
Question 11:
24 hours prior to a hurricane, a battalion chief must complete certain duties. Choose the incorrect duty
A: Begin a Log Book to record all hurricane related activities and messages
B: Ensure battalion “go bag” is ready to be moved
C: Distribute extra Post Radios to companies that may be operating in isolated areas
D: Ensure the receipt of completion report or copy of 24 hour checklist from companies
E: Forward completion report or copy of battalion 24 hour checklist to OEM (Office of Emergency Management)
E Explanation: Forward to Division Look at the "go-bag" it contains telephone numbers, Notification cards, Chargers for tools and radio/extra batteries, and Hurricane Binder and Log Book AUC 159 add 3 Battalion 24 checklist
Question 12:
Battalion 99 returns from a multiple alarm fire where they were the all hands chief. A preliminary inspection of his PSS was normal on the outside, but revealed black discoloration on the rope inside. What is the appropriate action to take next by this chief officer?
A: Place the battalion out of service pending a changeover of the chief’s PSS System.
B: Utilize the spare repacking kit while awaiting a replacement PSS from the Rope Unit.
C: Decontaminate the PSS using a mild detergent, sponge and water.
D: Place the Battalion in service.
D
Explanation:
Training Bulletin Rope 4
D is Correct – 5.4.3 – Over time, the rope can be discolored in spots by contact with the liner indicated by dark shading to the rope. The discoloration of the rope due to dye does not affect the load bearing capacities of the rope. The inside liner of the bag is dyed black…
A – Incorrect for rope discoloration
B – Incorrect – If necessary, would come from the Division 6.2
C – Incorrect – Procedure if fire ground contaminants. 6.8.1
Question 13: Members may be granted time off for school variances to further their education. When a member owes \_\_\_\_ hours of excusal time for a period of \_\_\_\_\_ or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed. A: 24, 15 B: 24, 30 C: 36, 15 D: 36, 30
D
Explanation:
PA/ID 1-72 School Attendance Variances 3.4.2
D. Members shall repay excusal time asap, at their convenience. No time limitations for repayment shall be imposed as long as a member is enrolled. However, when a member owes 36 hours of excusal time for a period of 30 or more days no further excusal time shall be allowed.
Question 14: When considering the use of an exterior stream to attack a burning EIFS on the exterior of a building, you would be correct to know that a Tower Ladder solid stream with a 2” tip, and supplied with 100 psi, has a vertical reach (from the tip of the nozzle) of? A: 135’ B: 110’ C: 75’ D: 40
A
Explanation:
AUC 362 3.1
Question 15:
A newly promoted BC operating at a HRFPMD fire would be correct to know which unit/s will bring their Window Blankets to the floor above?
A: Both the Rescue floor above team and the Squad floor above team
B: The entire Rescue company
C: The entire Squad company
D: The 1st and 3rd arriving Roof FF’s
A
Explanation:
TB Tools 3 2.2-3.1
Question 16:
You have just been designated the evacuation supervisor for a train derailment at Liberty and Pennsylvania avenue in the Borough of Brooklyn. When it comes to the evacuation procedures, all of procedures listed below are correct except?
A: Whenever evacuation or removal of passengers from a train to the track or benchwall is contemplated, the power shall be ordered off
B: Under no circumstances are FDNY members to operate on track areas unless notified via FDNY dispatcher that the power is off. This may be ignored if life is in imminent peril
C: The evacuation of passengers from under river tubes should take place towards any fan operating in the exhaust mode
D: In a smoke condition, the track bed may be more comfortable for the passengers than the benchwall/catwalk, since the track bed may be below the smoke level. However, both the track bed and benchwall are acceptable avenues of evacuation
C
Explanation:
Away from any fan operated in the exhaust mode
AUC 207 add 8 sec 5
Also see: Under River Rail operations sec 4.6 If possible, exhaust smoke and other contaminants away from evacuating passengers by using the fans on one side in the supply mode while using fans on the opposite end in the exhaust mode
Also look at Under River Rail Operations page 1 figure 1….It is unsafe to walk between the running rails (trackbed) due to the drainage trough….Personnel and evacuating passengers should walk in the area OUTSIDE the rails, opposite to the 3rd rail.
Question 17:
In preparation for Brush Fire season, a group of BC’s met to discuss operations at a previous fire on a hillside. Which action taken during the operation was correct according to department guidelines?
A: Units were positioned at the top of the hill to cut off rapid fire extension and provide an attack on the fire.
B: Additional units were positioned to attack the fire from the left and right flanks and then moved to the interior burning areas.
C: Large caliber streams were used to break up heat waves and provide a water curtain to protect exposures.
D: Operating landlines were directed at the flames above the brush to provide a wide area of penetration and cover a greater area.
B
Explanation:
AUC 151 – Brush fires
A - Incorrect - Position units at the top of the hill to protect exposures, but attack the fire from the bottom and work up. 5.4.16
B – Correct 5.4.10
C – Incorrect - Attempting to break up heat waves by using a water curtain is generally ineffective. Instead utilize streams to apply water directly to exposures. 5.4.17
D – Incorrect - Streams should be directed at the burning brush not at the flames burning above the brush. 5.4.13…
Question 18:
It is critical for first responding units, including the BC, to address street management and fire control at collapse operations. Select the most correct street management option at a collapse operation.
A: All ambulances need to be close to the scene to provide supplies for triage and initial treatment
B: Later arriving apparatus should be parked away from the scene in a secondary staging area
C: Aerial ladders should be placed in front of the collapsed structure, but outside of the collapse zone
D: The first two arriving engines shall seal off the ends of the street
B
Explanation:
Collapse Operations pages 6 and 7
A- First arriving ambulances need to be close to the scene to provide supplies for triage and initial treatment. Additional units should stage away from the operations site, in an area where egress can be made once patients have been loaded for transport
C- Tower ladders should be placed in front of the collapsed structure, outside of the collapse danger zone
D- Two of the second alarm engine companies should be used to seal off the ends of the street
Question 19: You are giving a drill on Subway Station Track Identification Signs and make the following statements: 1) The signs have a red background with white lettering......2) The signs have the name of the station on them.....3) The signs have a "You Are Here" indicator on them......4) The direction and distance to the nearest emergency exit, and its identification number are written on them. If there is not an emergency exit before the next station, then the identification of the next station is listed on the signs.....5) The signs have the normal train movement at the location ; NB or SB on them......6) The signs are located at all token booths........Select the correct statements A: 1,2,3,4,5,6 B: 1,2,3,4,5 C: 2,3,4,5,6 D: 2,3,4,5 E: 2,4,5
B
Explanation:
These signs are located at the end of each platform
Also: As an alternative, FDNY can use the train’s destination as a point of reference when giving the train’s direction of travel e.g., Brooklyn bound; Manhattan bound
AUC 207 add 4 sec 1
Question 20:
An EEO complaint can be filed directly with the EEO Officer. The member can contact the EEO Officer in a number of different ways. Of the following ways, which is described incorrectly?
A: Directly in person at the Fire Department’s Headquarters by appointment (the member must request permission from the EEO Officer prior to leaving the job site).
B: By e-mail directly to the EEO Office
C: Indirectly, with assistance from an EEO counselor. EEO counselors are uniformed and civilian employees who have received specialized training in EEO matters and work closely with the EEO Officer.
D: By mail, submitting a letter/memorandum or the EEO Complaint form. Also, by telephone.
A
Explanation:
Directly in person at the Fire Department’s Headquarters by appointment (the member must request permission from his/her SUPERVISOR prior to leaving the job site).
PAID 1-77 5.2
Question 21:
The incorrect procedure when using the TAC “U” channel can be found in which choice?
A: When the TAC “U” channel is activated, all operating units shall remain on the Primary Tactical channel unless specifically instructed to switch to another channel
B: Each Battalion is provided with a yellow FAST Unit H/T that has the capability to operate on the TAC “U” channel
C: The Operations Chief will designate a Battalion Chief (preferably the Rescue Operations Chief or Haz-Mat Battalion Chief) to have direct control over FD units operating on the TAC “U” channel
D: The IC will consult with the ranking on-scene police officer when activating the TAC “U” channel when Hazardous Materials Operations involving members of at least 2 FDNY units
D
Explanation:
The IC will consult with the ranking on-scene police officer when activating the TAC “U” channel when Hazardous Materials Operations involving ENTRY BY MEMBERS OF BOTH DEPARTMENTS INTO A HAZARDOUS AREA
Also: Zone “A” channel 13 is designated as the TAC “U” channel. This channel transmits at 5 watts…..All FDNY Units have this capability
Communications ch 14 add 2 pages 1-2
Question 22:
Proper line placement is as much a Chief Officer’s responsibility as it is an Engine Officer. Which of the following incorrectly describes line placement at a fire in an old law tenement building?
A: At a heavy fire in the cellar of an Old Law Tenement, the IC orders the second handline to be advanced into the cellar via the exterior entrance.
B: At an advanced store fire with extension to the floor above, the IC orders the second handline stretched to the first floor hallway to protect the egress of civilians down the interior stairs.
C: At a top floor fire with heavy extension into the cockloft, the IC orders the cockloft nozzle to the top floor and a handline to the roof.
D: At a fire involving multiple floors, the IC ordered the 3rd handline stretched via the interior stairs to cover the upper floors.
D
Explanation:
Multiple Dwellings
A – 4.2.3 Correct
B – 4.3.1/4.3.6 Correct
C – 4.6.3 Correct – When deemed necessary is the exact wording
D – 3.2.11 – 3rd line in a building should usually be stretched via fire escape of rope stretch via window. This is especially true in OLT’s because the stairway is narrow and the stretching of the 3rd line would result in congestion and inability to move any of the hoselines…
Question 23: The Post Radio shall be fully charged when? A: Monthly B: Weekly C: Daily D: Each tour
B
Explanation:
The Post Radio shall be fully charged (whether used or not) and after each use for at least 8 hours
Post Radio is carried on every battalion vehicle
The Post Radio transmits at 45 watts
Also: In case of emergency, the IC may switch the Post Radio to the tactical channel to broadcast their message. This should be done only for emergency transmissions
Communications ch 12 page 12-1
Question 24:
An experienced BC would know which choice below contains incorrect information regarding the effects of a fire environment?
A: Flashover is the transition in the development of a compartment fire when surfaces exposed to thermal radiation from fire gases in excess of 1100°F reach ignition temperature more or less simultaneously.
B: The increased heat release rates of modern fires create more convective heat along the flow path from the fire area.
C: Radiant heat is absorbed by members’ personal protective equipment (PPE) at a faster rate than convective heat, putting members at greater risk of burns.
D: Fire and smoke should be venting outwards and upwards. If the smoke and fire are venting downward, horizontally or pulsing from an opening in the building, this indicates the fire conditions may be wind impacted.
C
Explanation:
C) Convective heat is absorbed by members’ personal protective equipment (PPE) at a faster rate than radiant heat, putting members at greater risk of burns.
Ventilation Glossary, 3.1, 4.1, 8.1.1
