Fire Tech Promotion Course 7/11/14 SUMMER 2014 On-line Program

Question 1

1. The company journal records chronologically the day-to-day events of a unit. In it are entered vital particulars of alarms, accidents, deaths, injuries, other matters requiring an entry for proper record keeping. As such, it forms an official enduring record to be retained for \_\_\_\_\_\_ years. Please fill in the blank? (1)
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 25

Answer 1

1. C

Question 2

2. The purpose of the journal guide is most correctly listed in which choice below? (1)
   A) Set up simple standardized procedures for company journal entries, making them as concise, yet as informative as possible.
   B) Assure entries which will aid in the continuity of supervision providing incoming officers with a chronological resume of activities since the last working tour.
   C) Increase the efficiency of all units.
   D) All of the above.

Answer 2

2. D

Question 3

3. Please choose an incorrect general instruction for the company journal? (2)
   A) Entries shall be neat, accurate and properly indexed.
   B) Entries by members on house-watch shall be in blue or black ink. Entries by other members shall be in red ink.
   C) No line shall be left blank between entries. Each line shall be started at left in a uniform manner.
   D) Entries omitted shall not be forced.
   E) Entries by members, other than the member on house-watch, are to begin with rank and surname, thereby eliminating signature. This shall also apply to roll call entries.

Answer 3

3. E
4. Answer: E = Entries by members, other than member on house-watch, are to begin with rank and surname, thereby eliminating signature. However this shall not apply to roll call entries.

Question 4

4. Please choose an incorrect general instruction for the company journal? (2)
   A) In quarters housing two (2) or more companies the officer in command of each unit shall write a separate roll call.
   B) Members beginning house-watch duties at time of a roll call shall not make an entry of that fact until particulars of roll call have been duly entered by the officer in command.
   C) Members returning from alarms during their assigned house-watch tour shall record return as “RESUMING HOUSE-WATCH”.
   D) If return is beyond their assigned house-watch tour, the relieving house-watch shall record return as “ASSUMING HOUSE-WATCH”.
   E) If a unit is required to respond to an alarm while the officer is in the process of writing the roll call, members are not permitted to make necessary entries in the company journal, e.g. OT entries.

Answer 4

4. Answer: E = If a unit is required to respond to an alarm while the officer is in the process of writing the roll call, members shall be permitted to make necessary entries in the company journal, e.g. OT entries.

Question 5

5. Please choose the most correct answer in regards to the layout of the company journal? (3)
   A) Pages 500 running backward to 498 shall be ruled and indexed to record chief’s visits in accordance with Regulations.
   B) Pages 497 running backwards to 495 shall be ruled and indexed to record company drills, using the following columnar headings: Date; Training Subject; Conducted By; Groups on Duty.
   C) In quarters where a Battalion Depot (mask cylinders) is located, the company journal shall be ruled and indexed for entries by MSU members and chief officers on page 494 running backwards as necessary, using the following headings: Date, Cylinders Exchanged, Cylinders Found, Officer Notified, Inspected By.
   D) All of the above.

Answer 5

5. D

Question 6

6. Please choose the incorrect answer in regards to the layout of the company journal? (3)
   A) 1st column from left (time column) shall be used to record time of each entry. No mark other than time shall be entered in this column.
   B) 2nd column shall be known as the “Flagging Column”.
   C) 3rd column shall be used to record the complete journal entry.
   D) Inside the rear cover affix a current accurate company roster.

Answer 6

6. Answer: D = Inside the front cover affix a current accurate company roster.

Question 7

7. Where the company journal supplied does not have a flagging column, unit commanders shall cause a red line to be drawn \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to the left of the existing red line to provide for such column. Please fill in the blank? (3)
A) 1/4”
B) 1/2”
C) 3/8”
D) 3/4”

Answer 7

7. C

Question 8

8. The second column from the left in the company journal shall be known as the “FLAGGING COLUMN” and used to stress and locate entries of a serious nature or special interest or value to the administration of the unit or department. Following is a listing of entries which shall be identified by corresponding code letters in the “FLAGGING COLUMN”. Entries in the “FLAGGING COLUMN” shall be limited to the following: Please choose the correct entries? (5)
   A) Acc - Accidents
   B) AFID - Apparatus Field Inspection Duty -Leaving, Returning to Quarters, Canceled, Stepped Up
   C) CV - Chief’s Visit to Quarters
   D) CM - Cleaning & Maintenance
   E) Com - Complaints
   F) DF - Diesel Fuel - measured, ordered, delivered, dispensed

Answer 8

8. Answer: All are correct

Question 9

9. Please choose the incorrect flagging column entries from the list below? (5)
   A) DSP - Discipline, Charges
   B) EE - Entries Examined
   C) EI - Exchange of Information
   D) F - Heating Fuel –measured, ordered, delivered, dispensed
   E) Inj - Injuries
   F) LV - Leaves (starting at the time of roll call)

Answer 9

9. Answer: D = F - Heating Fuel –measured, ordered, delivered (we do not dispense heating fuel), F = LV - Leaves (starting at time other than roll call)

Question 10

10. Please choose the incorrect flagging column entry from the list below? (5)
    A) MSK - Mask Inspection
    B) Mess - Messenger
    C) OM - Omitted
    D) PR - Only Property lost, missing, found, delivered, received, invoiced, loaned.
    E) OT - Overtime

Answer 10

10. Answer: D = PR - Property lost, missing, found, delivered, received, invoiced, loaned and supplies received.

Question 11

11. Please choose the incorrect flagging column entry from the list below? (5)
    A) RPR - Repairs - Mechanics
    B) RXD - Scheduled to Report for or be Relieved from Duty
    C) SP - Special Entries
    D) SI - Surveillance Inspection
    E) VIS - Visit by FDNY Members

Answer 11

11. Answer: E = VIS - Visit by Non-Member

Question 12

12. Do you agree or disagree with the below statement? (5)
    “SP - It is intended to give company officers the widest latitude when using this symbol in the flagging column.”
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 12

12. A

Question 13

13. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following Roll Call entry? (6)
    0900 Roll Call conducted - Engine 2; members accounted for viz:
    OD (9x6) Lt. Roberto 5, Fr. Cullen 5, Williams 6, Hayes 22(MX), West 23(OT),
    Finnegan 10
    IC (6x9) Capt. Comiskey 23, Fr. Halloran 20, Reese 21, Keiley 8(MX),
    Kuerner 22, Marotta 25
    Fr. Cullen assigned as chauffeur for the 9x6 tour
    EE Dept. PAQ and journal entries examined as per section 15.2.3 regulations.
    Lt. John Roberto
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 13

13. A

Question 14

15. Please choose an incorrect Roll Call procedure in the company journal from the list below? (6)
    A) Variations include any change since 1800 affecting the 0900 Roll Call.
    B) Time: Specify time only if other than 0900.
    C) Group number to follow name.
    D) Officers shall indicate the firefighter assigned as the unit chauffeur for each tour in the 9x6 and 6x9 Roll Call entry. The officer shall identify the chauffeur in writing e.g. FF Cullen assigned as chauffeur for the 9x6 tour.
    E) Any changes in the chauffeur assignment during the tour shall be indicated as a company journal entry by the officer on duty.

Answer 14

15. Answer: A = Variations include any change since 0900 affecting the 1800 Roll Call.

Question 15

16. True or false, when you conclude drill your mark in the company journal should include the drill subject? (7)
    A) True or B) False

Answer 15

16. A

Question 16

17. Line officers shall report for duty 15 minutes prior to the start of their tour in order to exchange information between the on duty officer and the relieving officer. On duty officers, not yet relieved, who respond to subsequent alarms shall record the reason for such response in the company journal.
    “1750 - SP - While 10-8 Capt. Richard and members of E. 200 responded to box 9999.”
    Do you agree or disagree with the above entry in quotes for the situation listed in the above paragraph? (7)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 16

17. Answer: A (Asked on 2002 Lt’s test.)

Question 17

PART II - TB – FOAM:
1. What kind of foam provides a slow draining, stable blanket that resists breakdown caused as a result of water application and radiant heat, making it superior in preventing re-ignition and burn-back? (TB Foam 3.1.1 2)
A) AFFF
B) Hi-Ex
C) Alcohol Resistant Fluoroprotein
D) Fluoroprotein

Answer 17

1. D

Question 18

2. Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding Fluoroprotein foam? (TB Foam 3.1.1 4-7)
   A) Fluoroprotein foam permits operating forces to enter the blanket area with caution, for rescue, search and overhauling. Foam shall be applied continuously whenever personnel are operating in a foam blanket.
   B) Fluoroprotein foam is effective on reformulated gasoline (RFG), which contains up to 20% Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE).
   C) Fluoroprotein foam is also effective on gasohol containing up to 10% ethanol.
   D) Fluoroprotein foam is also suitable for polar solvent fuels (alcohols, ketones, etc.), and is effective on pure MTBE.

Answer 18

2) D = (Fluoroprotein foam is not suitable for polar solvent fuels (alcohols, ketones, etc.), nor is it effective on pure MTBE.)

Question 19

3. Fluoropolydol is the superior fire extinguishing concentrate for both hydrocarbon fuels (gasoline, fuel oils, etc) as well as polar solvents (alcohols, ketones, etc). It is used at a rate of? (TB Foam 3.2.1 1)
   A) 3% for hydrocarbons and 6% for polar solvents.
   B) 6% for hydrocarbons and 6% for polar solvents.
   C) 3% for hydrocarbons and 3% for polar solvents.
   D) 6% for hydrocarbons and 3% for polar solvents.

Answer 19

3. A

Question 20

4. A knowledgeable Captain should know that what type of fuel is considered excellent for fuel oil, kerosene and jet fuel products but is not suitable for use on Reformulated Gasoline, Gasohol or polar solvents? (TB Foam 3.3.1 4)
A) AFFF
B) Hi-Ex
C) Alcohol Resistant Fluoroprotein
D) Fluoroprotein

Answer 20

4. A

Question 21

5. Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (ARAFFF,) commonly found throughout the oil industry is not suitable for cold weather use. The pour point of some brands is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ degrees Fahrenheit resulting in very poor proportioning at colder temperatures. This produces a very poor foam blanket. (TB Foam 3.4.1 7)
A) 5 degrees
B) 45 degrees
C) 10 degrees
D) 54 degrees

Answer 21

5. B

Question 22

6. It is imperative that the correct foam concentrate is used for the correct situation. To insure that the foam concentrates do not get mixed, they are color-coded (banded) around the top. Which color is not in accordance with its specific type of foam? (TB Foam 3.5)
A) Fluoroprotein BROWN
B) Alcohol GREEN
C) Hi-Expansion ORANGE
D) AFFF BLACK

Answer 22

6) C = (Hi-Expansion YELLOW)

Question 23

7. An assignment for an operation where three engines and two ladders are on scene should provide \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ gallons of foam concentrate. (TB Foam 6.1.3)
A) 50
B) 55
C) 65
D) 70

Answer 23

7. C

Question 24

8. Where foam must be used for fire in a confined area such as a tank, certain procedures must be followed. If the tank is filled to the top, bulk oil personnel will have to remove some product via the bottom of the tank. If planning to extinguish the fire, insure that the product level is within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the tank. If too much product is removed a large "chimney" will form and carry away much of the foam. (TB Foam 7.2.4)
A) five feet of the bottom
B) five feet of the top
C) ten feet of the bottom
D) ten feet of the top

Answer 24

8. B

Question 25

9 If a flammable or combustible spill has ignited, stretch a foam hand line and extinguish the fire. The amount of concentrate available on a first alarm assignment is thirteen 5-gallon cans. With one hand line in operation, you will be able to extinguish approximately 600 sq. ft. (20’X30’) of fire. This supply will last approximately? (TB Foam 7.3.1)
A) 55 minutes
B) 15 minutes
C) 32 minutes
D) 22 minutes

Answer 25

9. D

7.3 Spills
7.3.1 If the spill has ignited, stretch a foam hand line and extinguish the fire.
The amount of concentrate available on a first alarm assignment is thirteen
5-gallon cans. With one hand line in operation, you will be able to extinguish
approximately 600 sq. ft. (20X30) of fire. This supply will last approximately
22 minutes. Using 2 hand lines simultaneously, you can increase your area but
this will reduce operational time. Both criteria are important in being successful.
Anything more than a small spill may require additional alarms as well as the
transmission of signal 10-86.
Note: NFPA 11 recommends having a 15-minute supply of concentrate on hand
for spill fires.

Question 26

10. For a tank truck accident with a leak, if the leak is near the bottom of the tank and the product that is leaking has a specific gravity less than 1 (almost all flammable and combustible liquids do) and there is room at the top of the tank, you may want to add water to the tank. The water will settle to the bottom of the tank and the product will float on top of the water, resulting in a “water leak.” Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (TB Foam 7.4.1 C)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 26

10. A

Question 27

11. When it comes to tank trucks, officers should know that with newer aluminum tanks, the problem of BLEVE has been reduced because the shell will melt at approximately 1220 degrees F. If the tank is made of steel or when an aluminum tank is intact, and the chance of a BLEVE still exists it is extremely important to do what? (TB Foam 7.4.3 A)
    A) Get any available stream on the underside of the tank quickly.
    B) Get any available stream on the vapor area of the tank quickly.
    C) Get a large caliber stream on the vapor area of the tank quickly.
    D) Get a large caliber stream on the engine area of the truck quickly.

Answer 27

11. C

Question 28

12. During operations, avoid disturbing the foam blanket. This is especially true if walking through it. There will be instances where in the case of rescue members will have to enter the blanket. All members that enter the blanket will wear all personal protective clothing including a donned face piece. A foam nozzle should be directed where as members advance? (TB Foam 7.9.2)
    A) well ahead of the members
    B) at the back of the members’ ankles C) at the back of the members’ knees D) at the side of the members, flanking their position

Answer 28

12. C

Question 29

13. With synthetic based foam, which includes our AFFF and Hi-Ex foams, the shelf life will be approximately? (TB Foam 9.2)
    A) 5 years
    B) 10 years C) 15 years D) 20 years

Answer 29

13. B

Question 30

14. When delivering Hi-Ex foam into an area that is below the generator it may not be necessary to seal off the area around the foam discharge. If there are obstructions in close proximity of the discharge preventing a free flow of foam and causing the foam to back out of the area, sealing the area around the discharge outlet or repositioning the generator must be considered. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (TB Foam 12.13 F)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 30

14. A

Question 31

15. A Combustible Liquid is a liquid with a flash point of 100 degrees F or lower. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (TB Foam Definitions)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 31

15) D = (A Combustible Liquid is a liquid with a flash point of 100 degrees F or higher. A Flammable Liquid is a liquid with a flash point below 100 degrees F and a vapor pressure of 40 PSIG at 100 degrees F.)