Fire Tec

Question 1

7. Regarding the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera at fire operations, it would be most correct to state that?
   Select one:

a. The TIC will see through clear glass
b. Convected heat movement may appear as red swirling waves of smoke, most often appearing when viewing the ceiling area
c. The average field of view of a TIC is approximately 65 degrees horizontally
d. The Focal Point of a TIC is approximately 3 feet from the camera lens

Answer 1

D

Question 2

7. Regarding the use of a Thermal Imaging Camera at fire operations, it would be most correct to state that?
   Select one:
   a. The TIC will see through clear glass
   b. Convected heat movement may appear as red swirling waves of smoke, most often appearing when viewing the ceiling area
   c. The average field of view of a TIC is approximately 65 degrees horizontally
   d. The Focal Point of a TIC is approximately 3 feet from the camera lens

Answer 2

D

Question 3

48. Engine 24 responds to a fire in a building under construction that has an air-pressurized dry standpipe system pressurized by a dedicated air compressor. Size-up indicates there are four manual air-release valves present. In this situation, they should be aware that when using the system, how many manual air-release valves should be opened?
    Select one:
    a. One
    b. Two
    c. Three
    d. Four

Answer 3

D four

Question 4

58. The Officer of a FAST Unit that has just arrived at a 10-75 for a fire on the 2nd floor of a 6-story H-Type building. Regarding the use of the Pak-Tracker, he would be incorrect to think that?
    Select one:

a. One member from the FAST unit, other than the member monitoring EFAS, shall monitor the Pak-Tracker in the monitoring mode, near the FAST Unit’s assigned position

b. When the Pak-Tracker receives an alarm, the FAST member monitoring the Pak-Tracker shall immediately notify their Company Officer with the member’s unit and assignment

c. A FAST Unit officer notified of a Pak-Tracker alarm by the FAST Unit FF monitoring the Pak-Tracker, shall notify the IC of the activation

d. The IC who is notified of an activation, shall attempt to contact the member to determine whether the signal is for an emergency or an inadvertent activation

Answer 4

D scab 8 4.2

Question 5

12. Which one of the following situations would require a written notification to the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BITS)?
    Select one:
    a. Misuse or misappropriation of the Department’s time
    b. On-duty incident involving alcohol
    c. Confrontation between Department members and members of the Police Department
    d. An allegation concerning false claims by an FDNY employee that an off-duty injury occurred while on-duty

Answer 5

AUC 268A 4.1) On-duty incident & confrontation between Dept members - Immediate telephone notification to BITS, allegation concerning false claims by an FDNY employee - Direct notification to the IG.

Question 6

8. On a cold winter night your ladder company responds to a water leak in a multiple dwelling. Upon arrival you find the water condition is due to a frozen sprinkler pipe that burst. After shutting the sprinkler system, you realize there is no owner or responsible person present to notify. In this instance whom should you contact to attempt to notify the owner?

Answer 6

Add 4 - 4.6) For a Residential building (other than Private Dwellings), if a fire service system is found OOS, and there is no one to notify at the scene, have the Dispatcher notify OEM. They can contact HPD who can hire fireguards until a responsible person can be found, for commercial buildings with no fire alarm company, notify the Fire Marshals to find the owner.
The correct answer is: Office of Emergency Management

Question 7

2. A firefighter in your company informs you that they will be attending Nursing School and inquires about School Attendance Variances. You would be correct to tell the firefighter which choice?
   Select one:

a. Mutual exchanges of tours shall be the primary medium for arranging time off to attend class and mutuals may be made between members assigned to the same Borough.

b. Part tour mutuals shall be not less than three hours or more than 6 hours.

c. The reimbursement of several part tour mutuals may be accumulated to be reimbursed as a complete tour. Not more than one 9-hour tour may be accumulated.

d. All part tour mutual shall begin or end at 0900 hours or 1800 hours.

Answer 7

PA/ID 1-72, 3.1) mutuals may be made between members assigned to the same Division, Not less than 1 hour or more than 6 hours, Not more than one 15-hour tour may be accumulated.
The correct answer is: All part tour mutual shall begin or end at 0900 hours or 1800 hours

Question 8

5. Voluntary donation of mutual exchanges, with no payback, may be allowed under extenuating circumstances, with the permission of whom?
   Select one:
   a. Company Commander
   b. Battalion Commander
   c. Division Commander
   d. Borough Commander

Answer 8

D 72, 3.1) Examples would include: Volunteering to work in a unit that incurred a LODD, Member in need of critical time off for a serious illness of a family member.

Question 9

7. Of the following points made about Command Discipline Procedures, which one needs to be corrected?
   Select one:

a. When the Commanding Officer determines that command discipline will be effective, informal non-judicial proceedings may be initiated and concluded at this level, and required reports forwarded through the chain of command to the Borough Command.

b. The accused member’s consent is required before command discipline can be imposed. The member may consult with the union at any stage of the proceedings.

c. The “Loss of Pay” penalty is the last resort in the command discipline procedure, and should be used with discretion.

d. Company Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Firefighters assigned to their units. Battalion Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Captains and Lieutenants assigned to their Battalions.

Answer 9

PA/ID 3-75 1.4, 1.6, 2.3.5, 3.9) Company Commanders will conduct interviews for FF’s and Lt’s assigned to their units, Battalions will conduct interviews for Captains and covering Lt’s assigned to their Battalions.
The correct answer is: Company Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Firefighters assigned to their units. Battalion Commanders shall conduct all disciplinary interviews for Captains and Lieutenants assigned to their Battalions.

Question 10

4. A Captain assigned as the Investigating Officer in a situation where three members may have been drinking alcohol while on duty is responsible for all but which one of the following actions?
   Select one:

a. Conduct a roll call of all on-duty and off-duty members present in the firehouse.

b. Advise all officers and firefighters present at the time of the investigation of their right to representation before being questioned.

c. Conduct an investigation to ascertain which member(s) may have engaged in the drinking.

d. Forward a report to the Chief of Department, via the Chain of Command, documenting the reasons that the Investigating Officer either ordered or did not order testing of members for alcohol.

Answer 10

AUC 202 5.7) Advise all Officers and FFs whom you reasonably believe may be subject to charges of their right to representation. NOTE: PA/ID 2-73 states “ The warning and the right to representation does not extend to members who are witnesses. Any refusal to answer questions will result in disciplinary charges for refusal to answer”
The correct answer is: Advise all officers and firefighters present at the time of the investigation of their right to representation before being questioned.

Question 11

11. How many of the following units shall start each tour with at least 2 school-trained chauffeurs?
    1) Foam Units
    2) Satellite Units
    3) Planning Vehicles
    4) Airport Hose Wagons
    5) Collapse Rescue Units
    6) Decon Units (other than tractor trailer apparatus)
    Select one:
    a. 6
    b. 5
    c. 4
    d. 3

Answer 11

4. AUC 254 4.2) (#2,3,5,6) Pay attention to this if you are required to pick a member to detail out for a tour. They can try to lure you into detailing out a member on RSOT or MSOT but they may be needed in your unit as a second chauffeur or 2nd CFR member

Question 12

12. Which one of the following situations would require a written notification to the Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BITS)?
    Select one:

a. Misuse or misappropriation of the Department’s time

b. On-duty incident involving alcohol

c. Confrontation between Department members and members of the Police Department

d. An allegation concerning false claims by an FDNY employee that an off-duty injury occurred while on-duty

Answer 12

AUC 268A 4.1) On-duty incident & confrontation between Dept members - Immediate telephone notification to BITS, allegation concerning false claims by an FDNY employee - Direct notification to the IG.
The correct answer is: Misuse or misappropriation of the Department’s time

Question 13

2. A Company Officer preparing an E-CIDS entry would be most correct to believe that the construction class “CL3LW” in transmitted data should be used for a?
   Select one:

a. Three-story, brownstone type of Row Frame building with metal C-joists

b. Four-story Brownstone with wooden I-beams

c. One-story Taxpayer with a bowstring truss roof

d. One-story commercial, fire-protected structure with a steel bar joist roof support

Answer 13

Comm 4—Pg 4-7)
The correct answer is: Four-story Brownstone with wooden I-beams

Question 14

7. Lieutenant Instagram was discussing the FDNY policy on Social Media at company drill. She was correct when she stated that FDNY personnel?
   Select one:

a. Shall never post photographs of themselves in uniform

b. Are never permitted to post on the Internet non-public items like photos or videos of fire scenes

c. Are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact with patients or fire victims

d. May, if granted permission, use their City email addresses when participating in social media

Answer 14

PAID 2-13—5.2.5, 5.2.6, 5.2.7, 5.2.9)
The correct answer is: Are prohibited from engaging in any type of social media contact with patients or fire victims

Question 15

30. Ladder 4 should remain on the ARCS channel until?
    Select one:

a. Throughout the entire operation

b. The fire has been placed under control

c. The First Arriving Battalion Chief establishes the Incident Command Post

d. The Second Arriving Battalion Chief arrives at the Fire Sector location

Answer 15

Comm 13—Page 6)
The correct answer is: The Second Arriving Battalion Chief arrives at the Fire Sector location

Question 16

36. Regarding the ordering of diesel fuel or heating fuel, a company officer should know that?
    Select one:

a. Immediately after the 0900 and 1800 roll call, they should determine the quantity of diesel fuel and heating fuel in the storage tanks.

b. When the quantity of diesel fuel or heating fuel in a storage tank reaches 60 percent of its capacity, the officer on duty should transmit an order to the Resource Center.

c. If an emergency fuel delivery is needed after business hours, the officer on duty shall notify the Fire Department Operations Center.

d. A critical fuel level is considered reached when the supply of fuel in a storage tank reaches 40 percent of its capacity.

Answer 16

Requisitions and Payroll—1.6.3, 1.6.7)

50 percent… 30 percent critical
The correct answer is: If an emergency fuel delivery is needed after business hours, the officer on duty shall notify the Fire Department Operations Center

Question 17

51. A Company Officer was discussing tool assignments at a 1st floor fire in a taxpayer. In which choice below was he correct?
    Select one:

a. 1st Ladder OV—6’ Hook, Halligan

b. 1st Ladder Roof—Portable Ladder, 6’ Hook, Saw

c. 2nd Ladder OV—Axe, Halligan

d. 2nd Ladder Roof—Portable Ladder, 6’ Hook, Saw

Answer 17

Taxpayers—8.2.2 A2, 8.2.2 B2, 8.4 B, C)
The correct answer is: 1st Ladder Roof—Portable Ladder, 6’ Hook, Saw

Second roof brings saw with ax or iron

Question 18

Recon teams should be comprised of 2-4 members T/f

Answer 18

T

Question 19

1. Material arranged to spread fire from its point of origin is known as a?
   Select one:

a. Trailer

b. Plant

c. Ignition Device

d. Incendiary Device

Answer 19

Feedback
(TB Arson—1.2.2—1.2.7)
The correct answer is: Trailer

Question 20

37. A Lieutenant responds to a CO incident at 0400 hours. On arrival, if no CO detector has activated, there are CO meter readings of 6 PPM, but the sole occupant has flu like symptoms, he should transmit a?
    Select one:
    a. 10-38 Code 1
    b. 10-38 Code 2
    c. 10-38 Code 3
    d. 10-38 Code 4

Answer 20

Code 4

Question 21

73. A separate, conventional protection line should always be stretched, charged and in the area of operation before the cockloft nozzle is used on a separate handline?
    Select one:
    a. Agree
    b. Disagree

Answer 21

Disagree …when deemed necessary

Question 22

Governor ropes are generally located in the rear, in the center of the shaft T/f

Answer 22

F either side

Question 23

The machinery room may be located at the top of the shaft, bottom of the shaft or one level above the highest floor serviced by the elevator. T/f

Answer 23

F. One OR Two levels above

Question 24

9. In extreme situations where fire extension in multiple occupancies is an immediate threat, there may be a need to quickly stretch a 3rd hoseline to address extension. In these situations, the 3rd arriving engine should only stretch a 3rd hoseline when ordered by the Incident Commander.
   Select one:
   a. Agree
   b. Disagree

Answer 24

Agree

Question 25

12. It would be most correct to state that an additional ladder company shall be assigned to a response if?
    Select one:

a. Either one of the two initially assigned Ladder Companies report they are responding with 4 firefighters to any alarm.

b. Both initially assigned Ladder Companies report they are responding with 4 firefighters to any alarm.

c. Either one of the two initially assigned Ladder Companies report they are responding with 4 firefighters AND a 10-75 is transmitted.

d. Both initially assigned Ladder Companies report they are responding with 4 firefighters AND a 10-75 is transmitted

Answer 25

correct answer is: Both initially assigned Ladder Companies report they are responding with 4 firefighters AND a 10-75 is transmitted.

Question 26

3. Ladder 99 arrives at a fire on the 5th floor of an Old Law Tenement where the front fire escape is overcrowded with fleeing civilians. In this situation, they would be most correct to raise a portable ladder to the?
   Select one:

a. First balcony on the opposite side of the drop ladder, and if more relief is required, raise another portable ladder to the first balcony on the side opposite the drop ladder

b. First balcony on the same side of the drop ladder, and if more relief is required, raise another portable ladder to the second balcony on the side opposite the drop ladder

c. First balcony on the opposite side of the drop ladder, and if more relief is required, raise another portable ladder to the second balcony on the same side as the drop ladder.

d. Second balcony on the opposite side of the drop ladder, and if more relief is required, raise another portable ladder to the third balcony on the same side as the drop ladder

Answer 26

C

Question 27

6. A member on a portable ladder is preparing to vent a window on the 2nd floor of a Private Dwelling. In this situation, the member would be most correct to think the ladder should be placed?
   Select one:
   a. Downwind, with the tip level with or higher than the sill, and the preferred tool is a 6’ hook.

b. Upwind, with the tip level with or higher than the top of the window, and the preferred tool is a halligan.

c. Upwind, with the tip level with or higher than the sill, and the preferred tool is a 6’ hook.

d. Upwind, with the tip level with or higher than the top of the window, and the preferred tool is a 6’ hook.

Answer 27

B

Question 28

13. You are a Lieutenant in an Engine Company that has just arrived first at the scene of an advanced fire in a vacant building communicating to both exposure 2 and 4. In this situation, you would be incorrect to think?
    Select one:
    a. The primary initial attack strategy is a defensive exterior attack focused on protecting exposures. This guideline may be varied in critical situations involving life hazards.

b. If there are people in any exposures, hose streams should be placed between the involved building and the most severe life exposure.

c. If life is not endangered in any exposures, the first stream should be positioned to protect the structure that is most severely exposed.

d. When possible, take a position that not only protects exposures, but also enables the stream to be used on the main body of fire.

Answer 28

Vacants—5.2) (protect the greatest amount of property)
The correct answer is: If life is not endangered in any exposures, the first stream should be positioned to protect the structure that is most severely exposed

Question 29

29. After the arrival of Con Ed at the transformer fire, it would be most correct for the units to think that the preferred agent to use on the transformer fire is?
    Select one:
    a. F-500, with a minimum stand-off distance of 25 feet, in a 30 degree or greater fog stream or applied by a stream operated into the air above the fire

b. F-500, with a minimum stand-off distance of 10 feet, in a 30 degree or greater fog stream or applied by a stream operated into the air above the fire

c. Foam, with a minimum stand-off distance of 10 feet, in a 30 degree or greater fog stream applied by a stream operated into the air above the fire

d. Foam, with a minimum stand-off distance of 25 feet, in a 45 degree or greater fog stream or applied by a stream operated into the air above the fire.

Answer 29

AUC 180—6.5.1, 6.5.2) (minimum Standoff distance is 25 feet, Foam is not preferred and standoff distance is 25 feet, Foam is not preferred and 30 degree angle)
The correct answer is: F-500, with a minimum stand-off distance of 25 feet, in a 30 degree or greater fog stream or applied by a stream operated into the air above the fire

Question 30

30. The gas utility should be requested to respond when there is activity in at least?
    Select one:
    a. One or more manholes
    b. Two or more manholes
    c. Three or more manholes
    d. Four or more manholes

Answer 30

C THREE OR MORE

Question 31

4. When raising portable ladders at fires it would be most correct to think that?
   Select one:
   a. On tenement buildings without a front fire escape, if the fire is in the cellar, 1st floor, 2nd floor, or 3rd floor, portable ladders should be raised adjacent to and above the fire area.

b. Because of its portability, the 20’ hook ladder is the best choice to gain access to the various balcony levels of a rear party wall balcony fire escape for rescue purposes at a tenement building fire.

c. When placing ladders at Brownstone buildings for VEIS, the best practice is to place a portable ladder directly to the window of the small room over the front entrance.

d. If the base of a portable ladder is placed at a distance from the vertical plane that is one-fourth the total working length of the ladder, a 75-degree angle will be obtained.

Answer 31

PL—7.3, 10.1, 10.2) (fire is in the cellar, 1st floor, 2nd floor, the 12’ hook ladder, place to adjoining window of small room)
The correct answer is: If the base of a portable ladder is placed at a distance from the vertical plane that is one-fourth the total working length of the ladder, a 75-degree angle will be obtained.

Question 32

1. While discussing the FDNY’s “Community Assistance Program” with members at drill Lieutenant Niceguy was correct to state?
   Select one:

a. When a civilian requests assistance, the officer on duty should calm the person and immediately request assistance from EMS.

b. If members are in quarters when receiving a request for assistance from a civilian, the housewatch firefighter should notify the dispatcher that the unit is operating at a verbal alarm.

c. If members are out of quarters when receiving a request for assistance from a civilian, the unit shall remain in service while operating to assist the civilian.

d. This program will assist both children and adults in NYC experiencing trouble in the streets.

Answer 32

AUC 3—1.1—1.4) (request police, Officer notifies dispatcher, Unit is OOS)
The correct answer is: This program will assist both children and adults in NYC experiencing trouble in the streets

Question 33

8. Regarding the route and valve locations of the Buckeye Pipeline, it would be correct to state?
   Select one:

a. The route of the Buckeye Pipeline is marked by yellow poles with orange tops.

b. Buckeye Pipeline route markers provide the exact location of the pipeline.

c. At most valve locations, there are two manual shutoffs (one for Line 601 and one for Line 602) generally located below ground in a valve housing under a pair of yellow covers. ‘

d. Valve locations are marked by an orange pole with an arrowhead on top. The identity of the valve box (example—”Valve 54BN”) will be located in white on these poles

Answer 33

WHITE WITH ORANGE TOPS
APROX LOCATION
YELLOW POLE WITH ARROW
C IS CORRECT

Question 34

22. First alarm units arriving at the scene of a manhole fire would be correct to consider which tactic when operating?
    Select one:

a. Generally, if the location of electric manholes and service boxes are unknown, it is safer to walk in the street near the curb line.

b. The Safety Area established beyond manholes with any activity should be at least two non-affected manholes away in each direction.

c. When inspecting exposures for extension of fire, smoke, CO or natural gas migration, utilize both a CO meter and the Altair.

d. If lights are flickering, members should be sure to de-energize electrical components by shutting power at the main

Answer 34

SAFTER TO WALK ON SIDEWALK

C

Question 35

35. An Officer conducting drill on winter operations was correct when he stated that?
    Select one:

a. Two shovels and at least 6 extra lengths of 1 ¾” hose, rolled or folded, shall be placed on each Engine or Ladder apparatus when a snow or ice emergency is imminent, or when Winter Operations Phase A or Phase B has been established.

b. Units inspecting hydrants during subfreezing weather and finding a frozen hydrant shall place a Yellow Hydrant Disc on the hydrant and report this frozen hydrant via the Hansen Hydrant application.

c. When the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less for 24 hours, Sub-Freezing weather conditions exist.

d. During Sub-Freezing weather conditions hydrants with plugged drains, hydrants used in the last 72 hours, and hydrants at construction or demolition sites must all be inspected.

Answer 35

AUC 200 - 3.3.3D, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.3) (6 lengths of 2 ½” hose, temperature is 25 degrees or less, Hydrants used in last 24 hours)
The correct answer is: Units inspecting hydrants during subfreezing weather and finding a frozen hydrant shall place a Yellow Hydrant Disc on the hydrant and report this frozen hydrant via the Hansen Hydrant application.

Question 36

14. Ladder 200 just returned from an all-hands fire. One of the firefighters working in Ladder 200 was placed on medical leave. Which one of the following statements is correct concerning this reduced staffed unit?
    Select one:

a. The company officer shall determine which inside position (Can FF or Irons FF) will be staffed. This decision will be based in-part on the unit’s response area.

b. A reduced staffed unit responding to alarms shall transmit to the dispatcher “We are responding reduced staffed.”

c. On arrival, the officer shall inform the IC and units operating of the unstaffed position.

d. An additional ladder company (above the FAST truck) shall be assigned on any response when both of the two initially assigned ladder companies report responding with four firefighters.

Answer 36

AUC 287 - 8.2.1; 8.2.2; 8.2.3; 8.2.4) (determine which OUTSIDE POSITION (OV/ROOF); “WE ARE RESPONDING WITH FOUR FIREFIGHTERS”; assigned TO A 10-75)
The correct answer is: On arrival, the officer shall inform the IC and units operating of the unstaffed position.

Question 37

15. Which one statement below outlining responses by understaffed units is incorrect?
    Select one:

a. An understaffed unit is any unit staffed with less than four firefighters.

b. Under FDNY response policy, the total first alarm response shall not exceed a total response of four engine companies and three ladder companies.

c. An understaffed unit responding to alarms shall transmit to the dispatcher “We are responding understaffed” and state the number of firefighters responding.

d. When notified that a company is responding understaffed the dispatcher shall special call another unit (engine for engine, ladder for ladder, etc.) to respond in addition to the understaffed unit.

Answer 37

AUC 287 - 8.3.1; 8.3.2; 8.3.3; 8.3.4) (and FOUR LADDER COMPANIES)
The correct answer is: Under FDNY response policy, the total first alarm response shall not exceed a total response of four engine companies and three ladder companies

Question 38

a. The spring hydrant inspection period is from March 1st to June 1st.
b. The fall hydrant inspection period is from September 1st to December 1st

Answer 38

MJ SD

Question 39

Eng Ch 3 Add 4 4.4.2) Manual dry systems ________ be connected to a water supply. If it is connected to a water supply, the provided water supply will only enter the system when a CONTROL VALVE is MANUALLY OPENED. If there is no water supply, the system will remain dry until water is supplied by FDNY units via FDC.

May
Will not
May or may not

Answer 39

May or may not

Question 40

A Tower Ladder operating a solid stream through a 2” tip, at a nozzle pressure of 100psi, has a vertical reach (from the tip of the nozzle) of 135 feet.

Answer 40

A Tower Ladder operating a solid stream through a 2” tip, at a nozzle pressure of 100psi, has a vertical reach (from the tip of the nozzle) of 135 feet.

Question 41

AUC 332 3.5.1, 5.1, 8.4) All requests to ride in Fire Department vehicles by any individual not authorized to be present in a Fire Department vehicle, must be forwarded to and approved by the____________

Answer 41

CHIEF OF OPERATIONS__

Question 42

AUC 351 6.1 - 6.3) The use of rooftop disconnects should NOT be relied upon since they are mainly installed in order to perform maintenance on the system.

Answer 42

The opening/removal of skylights and scuttles, as well as horizontal ventilation, should be the prime focus of Ladder Company operations.

Question 43

3) _______fEET on live 138 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog streams., ______FEET on live 138 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30° fog. This distance is equal to approximately one and onehalf (1½) lengths of hose., _______feet on live 345 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog streams. This distance is equal to approximately one-half (½) length of hose.
The correct answer is: _________feet on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30° fog.

Answer 43

15
75
25
125

Question 44

The safe distance from 15,000 to 38,000 volt bus is

Answer 44

10 feet

18 for 345,000 volt

Question 45

Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas (SF6) is a colorless, odorless gas used to insulate and extinguish arcs in electrical equipment, and is _____________ than air. In sufficient quantities, it presents an ASPHYXIATION HAZARD in confined areas and below grade spaces.

Answer 45

Five TIMES HEAVIER

Question 46

AUC 349 7.3) FF Orange stated that the Ventilation Support Group Supervisor shall REQUEST THAT THE IC INSTRUCT the ____________operating above the fire floor to verify that doors in the stair enclosure are maintained closed.

Answer 46

THIRD AND FOURTH LADDER COMPANYS

Question 47

not. A member will suffer brain damage without air in _______minutes and will move towards clinical death in_______minutes

Answer 47

4-6
6-10

Question 48

a. LAD-99-Roof will hold for approximately ____seconds on the main display.

Answer 48

8

Question 49

a. Request tire replacement when the tread wear reaches 3/16 inch in depth.

d. The battery voltmeter should read 13.5 to 14.2 volts, indicating that the battery is charging.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Oil burner shut offs in NEW LAW TENAMENTS are located

Answer 50

Outside boiler room

Question 51

Oil burner shut offs at Private Dwellings, Old Law Tenements and Brownstones are located

Answer 51

AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS

Question 52

d. If there is a rear fire escape, descend the fire escape and perform ventilation of the top floor. Prior to VEIS, the 1st OV must be teamed up with the _____or another available member.

Answer 52

2ND OV

Question 53

2ND DUE : At a Top Floor Fire, the OV after checking the rear, should report to______

Answer 53

the roof to assist in ventilation and opening of the roof.

Question 54

2ND DUE BROWNSTONE If building has a rear fire escape, the Roof Firefighter should descend and team up with the ________to VEIS all floors above the fire.

Answer 54

2ND DUE OV

Question 55

9. Using a Dry Chemical extinguisher or Halon interrupts the flame-producing chemical reaction and stops flaming. This method of extinguishment is effective on?
   Select one:
   a. Only solids
   b. Only gases
   c. Only liquid fuels
   d. Both gases and liquid fuels

Answer 55

D both gas and liquid

Question 56

steam causing it to expand more than _____ times in volume. The

Answer 56

1700

Question 57

49. After conducting an investigation of a complaint, the Officer must fax an unendorsed copy of the A-17 Complaint Report to the?
    Select one:
    a. Administrative Battalion
    b. FDOC
    c. BISP Unit
    d. Bureau of Fire Prevention

Answer 57

C

Question 58

45. A criminal summons may be issued against a City Agency in all of the following situations except?
    Select one:

a. A locked exit in a public school — serve the custodian or principal.

b. A Standpipe or Sprinkler shutdown without prior notification to the Fire Department — serve the NYCHA Manager or Superintendent.

c. Missing or defective fire extinguishers in a NYC Police Precinct — serve the Commanding Officer.

d. When directed by Fire Prevention.

Answer 58

AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 3—9.4)
The correct answer is: Missing or defective fire extinguishers in a NYC Police Precinct — serve the Commanding Officer

Question 59

19. Regarding the placement of “Fire Emergency Markings” in R-1 and R-2 buildings or occupancies it would be correct to state that?
    Select one:

a. Entrance doors to multi-floor dwelling units (duplex / triplex…) require “Fire Emergency Markings” only when the building is not sprinklered.

b. “Fire Emergency Markings” shall be placed on the door jamb on the public corridor side of the door not more than 18 inches from the bottom of the door.

c. “Fire Emergency Markings” for multi-floor dwelling units must contain upward or downward-pointing arrows indicating the direction(s) of other floors to which the multi-floor dwelling unit is connected.

d. Stairwell doors always require “Fire Emergency Markings”

Answer 59

AUC 5—Chap 2—Add 3—Page 6) (Even if the building is sprinklered, 12 inches from the bottom, Stairwell doors don’t require marking if the building is sprinklered throughout)
The correct answer is: “Fire Emergency Markings” for multi-floor dwelling units must contain upward or downward-pointing arrows indicating the direction(s) of other floors to which the multi-floor dwelling unit is connected.

Question 60

6. Which one of the following is the most common type of peaked roof found in lightweight construction?
   Select one:

a. Lightweight parallel chord truss

b. Open-web lightweight wood truss

c. Composite truss

d. Lightweight open-web steel truss

Answer 60

B (Chap.6 2.2.5A) (Notes: When this type of roof support is exposed to sufficient fire, the rafters (Top chord of truss), the roof decking and the ceiling joists (bottom chord of the truss) can be expected to collapse as one complete unit into the structure)
The correct answer is: Open-web lightweight wood truss

Question 61

30. If a FAST Pak is placed out of service, units should obtain a spare FAST Pak from the?
    Select one:

a. Battalion

b. Division

c. Mask Service Unit

d. Special Operations Command

Answer 61

A SCBA—Add 1—5.13)
The correct answer is: Battalion

Question 62

6. While drilling at store fires in OLT’s and “H type” NLT’s, Lt. Sanderson made several statements. Which one was incorrect?
   Select one:

a. For large volume fires, a 2 ½” hoseline is required.

b. At store fires in both OLT’s and “H type” NLT’s, the first hose line should be stretched to the store.

c. At a store fire in an OLT, the second hose line should be stretched to the entrance hallway. When assured that the second line is not needed on the first floor, it may be advanced to the floor above the fire.

d. At a store fire in an “H type” NLT, the second line should be stretched to back up the first line. When it is obvious that the first line can control the store fire, the second line should be advanced to the floor above the fire.

Answer 62

Ch. 1 Sec. 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 4.7.2) (Depending on the size of the fire area and the fire conditions encountered, the use of a 2 ½” hoseline may be considered.)
The correct answer is: For large volume fires, a 2 ½” hoseline is required.

Question 63

8. Lt. Green considered several points while operating at a fire in an “H type” NLT. Which one was wrong?
   Select one:

a. Channel rails are created by steel columns erected vertically from the foundation to the cockloft and are often located in voids behind closets.

b. When the fire is knocked down and vertical steel columns are found behind burned lath, locations above and below the fire must be checked immediately.

c. If the Roof FF notes that a waste pipe is hot to the touch, a trench cut should be started immediately.

d. Closets are usually back to back with other closets and may lead to horizontal as well as vertical extension.

Answer 63

Ch. 1 Sec. 4.2.8) (If the pipe is hot to the touch, a top floor examination is required and notification made to the Officer and the IC.)
The correct answer is: If the Roof FF notes that a waste pipe is hot to the touch, a trench cut should be started immediately.

Question 64

12. Air and smoke movement must be considered in High Rise Fireproof Multiple Dwellings (HRFPMD). Which factor concerning this movement is described incorrectly?
    Select one:

a. The higher air pressure inside the fire apartment will always travel toward areas of lower air pressure.

b. The stack effect may be either positive (up) or negative (down) within a structure.

c. Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a higher pressure to be created, which can increase negative stack effect inside the stairwell.

d. HVAC systems are installed most commonly in hotels and the hallways of upscale high-rise apartment buildings.

Answer 64

Ch. 2 Sec. 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4) (Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a LOWER pressure to be created, which can increase POSITIVE stack effect inside the stairwell)

The correct answer is: Generally, wind moving across a roof level will cause a higher pressure to be created, which can increase negative stack effect inside the stairwell

Question 65

41. Ladder 200 arrived as the second Ladder company to a fire in a 10-story, Class 2 Fire Resistive MD. Which action taken by the Officer and Forcible Entry team was incorrect?
    Select one:

a. They included the KO Curtain and search rope in their tool assignment.

b. They communicated with the 2nd Ladder Company upon arrival to determine if their assistance was required on the fire floor.

c. After confirming that they were not needed on the fire floor, they searched the attack stairway for 5 floors above the fire floor.

d. If the 10th floor was the fire floor, the Officer ensured the KO Curtain is brought to the roof.

Answer 65

Ch. 4 Sec. 10.2.2) Unless needed to augment operations on the fire floor, the 2nd Ladder company will then PROCEED TO AND OPERATE IN THE APARTMENT ABOVE THE FIRE.)

The correct answer is: After confirming that they were not needed on the fire floor, they searched the attack stairway for 5 floors above the fire floor.

Question 66

43. Upon notification by the IC of a wind impacted fire in a Fireproof MD, Engine 100 was ordered to perform a flanking attack. The 1st arriving Ladder Company reported that the fire apartment door was open. Which action taken was incorrect?
    Select one:

a. The hoseline was stretched via the fire floor public hallway into the adjoining apartment.
b. A small hole was made in the adjoining wall to the fire room as close to the exterior wall as possible.\

c. Initially, the hole in the wall was only large enough for the main stream tip of the nozzle to be placed into the opening.

d. The stream was directed at the ceiling of the fire room through the hole in the wall.

Answer 66

Ch. 5 Sec. 4.2.5) (the hoseline stretched to the adjoining apartment from the apartment below VIA AN EXTERIOR WINDOW OR BALCONY USING A UTILITY ROPE)]\

The correct answer is: The hoseline was stretched via the fire floor public hallway into the adjoining apartment

Question 67

5. Upon entering the lobby of a 6 story MD with a fire on the top floor, Lt. John of E-100 instructed members to perform a well hole stretch. Which choice concerning wellhole stretches is incorrect?
   Select one:

a. The hose must be pulled out of the well and flaked out on the floor below the fire.

b. When the Nozzle FF carries their length, only the “tail” of the hose that leads from the nozzle length back towards the Back-up FF should be placed inside the well.

c. When the floors are larger and more hose is required on the fire floor, the Nozzle and Back-up FF’s can both carry their lengths up the stairs in their outside arms with the ‘tail” of the Back-up FF’s hose placed inside the well.

d. When there is an obstruction in the well hole, including another hoseline, the Nozzle FF should drop their length at the base of the well hole and carry only the nozzle itself up the well.

e. When there is enough hose on the fire floor, the hose in the well needs to be secured with a hose strap. A girth hitch is placed around the hose and the hook/carabiner is used to secure it to the stairway railing.

Answer 67

Sec. 5.5, 5.7.1, 5.7.2, 5.8.1, 5.8.3, 5.91., 5.9.2) (Upon arrival at the fire floor, the Nozzle FF will set their length aside (keeping it intact)

The correct answer is: The hose must be pulled out of the well and flaked out on the floor below the fire.

Question 68

5. Proper deployment of the KO Curtain can be crucial to a safe and successful operation. Which of the following choices is incorrect regarding this procedure?
   Select one:

a. The KO Curtain will only be deployed on orders of the Incident Commander. The 2nd arriving ladder company officer will coordinate the deployment once ordered.

b. A pressurized water extinguisher may be required at the place of deployment in the case of auto exposure. A handline may be required for severe auto exposure.

c. The Deployment Firefighter reports to the apartment on the floor above the fire apartment carrying the KO Curtain, Maul, and Halligan.

d. The Receiving Firefighter reports to the apartment on the floor below the fire apartment carrying the Hydra-ram, Halligan, and Halligan hook.

Answer 68

Evol 34 1.2.2 Note, 3.2.1, 4.1, 4.2) (The Deployment Firefighter reports to the apartment on the floor above the fire apartment carrying the KO Curtain, HYDRA-RAM, and Halligan.)
The correct answer is: The Deployment Firefighter reports to the apartment on the floor above the fire apartment carrying the KO Curtain, Maul, and Halligan.

Question 69

6. Each of the following choices contains correct information regarding an “exterior hose drop” from a building with an out-of-service standpipe system except?
   Select one:

a. The execution of an exterior hose drop must be approved by the Incident Commander and communicated to all units.

b. The engine officer will communicate with the Incident Commander and the ECC to coordinate the location from which the hoseline will be lowered.

c. On the ground, the ECC will stretch a 3 ½” line to the point at which the lowered line will reach the ground.

d. When the officer calls for water, the ECC should charge the line slowly. Once the line is charged, there will likely be a significant kink at the window sill which can be eliminated by lifting the line to create a bow.

Answer 69

9) (On the ground, the ECC will stretch a 2 ½” LINE to the point at which the lowered line will reach the ground.)

Question 70

13. Who is responsible to bring the power saw to the roof at a top floor fire in a Cast-Iron or Mill Loft structure?
    Select one:
    a. 1st arriving Roof Firefighter
    b. 2nd arriving Roof Firefighter
    c. 1st arriving OV Firefighter
    d. 2nd arriving OV Firefighter

Answer 70

B

Question 71

20. Which is an incorrect point about fires in buildings under construction?
    Select one:
    a. Shoring placed approximately eight feet apart is an indication of advanced curing and a safe operating area for firefighters.
    b. Structural collapse is a serious concern at fires in buildings using precast concrete construction.
    c. The structural stability of the actual floor below the most recently poured floor is generally considered sound.
    d. When fire involves the plywood formwork and/or supporting timbers of the most recently poured floor, structural damage could occur.
    e. Members should not remove the supporting timbers of formwork during overhaul after extinguishing a small

Answer 71

B

Question 72

. An Officer is operating at a fully involved Fed-Ex truck fire at which he notices 850mR/hr on his meter. He would be most correct to take which action in this situation.
Select one:
a. Withdraw till the meter reads less than 50 mR/hr.
b. Wait until Haz Mat Company One or an HMTU gets on scene before operating.
c. Evacuate the area, and stage members in a safe area until the truck burns itself out.
d. Have his members extinguish the fire.
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Answer 72

ERP 4 3.1.2) (Initial operations for victim rescue and fire suppression should not be impeded for rates in the mR/hr range

Question 73

2. CFR-D Engines shall start the tour with a minimum of?
   Select one:
   a. Two CFR-D Firefighters only.
   b. Two trained CFR-D member’s (firefighters or officer).
   c. One trained CFR-D member (firefighters or officer).
   d. Three CFR-D Firefighters only

Answer 73

A

Question 74

13. Who is responsible to bring the power saw to the roof at a top floor fire in a Cast-Iron or Mill Loft structure?
    Select one:
    a. 1st arriving Roof Firefighter
    b. 2nd arriving Roof Firefighter
    c. 1st arriving OV Firefighter
    d. 2nd arriving OV Firefighter

Answer 74

B

Question 75

36. After the start of the tour, what is the minimum number of CFR-D certified members required for an Engine Company to be in-service as a CFR-D Unit?
    Select one:
    a. 2 (excluding the Officer)
    b. 2 (including the Officer)
    c. 3 (excluding the Officer)
    d. 3 (including the Officer)

Answer 75

B