Fire Tech Promotion Course 8/01/14 SUMMER 2014 On-line Program Flashcards
PART I – BISP MANUAL CHAPTER 3: 2008 CDA Guide: PART II – INSTRUCTOR INSTINCTS: (SERIES 2)
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1. Construction sites at which a building more than 35 feet in height or with a footprint of more than 7,500 square feet is being constructed or demolished will be inspected by the Department at least once every \_\_\_\_\_ days when construction or demolition operations are in progress, unless the Department’s risk assessment of the specific construction site indicates a heightened or diminished risk warranting a different inspection frequency. Please fill in the blank? (Page 1) A) 30 B) 45 C) 60 D) 90
A
- A
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2. Which agency is the only agency that can shut construction down on an entire construction site? (Page 3) A) FDNY B) DOB C) DEP D) HPD
A
- B
3
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- Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement? (Page 1)
Construction is defined by the Building Code as: “Any or all work or operations necessary or incidental to the erection, demolition, assembling or equipping of buildings, or any alterations and operations incidental thereto.”
A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
- A
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- Units shall ensure that the required written permit from the Buildings Department authorizing construction, demolition or alteration is present at the site. Please choose an incorrect item about permits from the list below? (Page 3)
A) Copies of all permits should be displayed in a conspicuous location readily visible by the public.
B) If DOB Permit(s) is/are not present at the site, units shall forward a High Priority Referral Report.
C) Construction activities normally are limited to Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
D) Where circumstances warrant it, the Department of Buildings will issue a permit variance for after hours or weekend work, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
E) It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, repair or demolish any building in the city until a written permit from the Commissioner of the FDNY has been issued.
A
- Answer: E = It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, repair or demolish any building in the city until a written permit from the Commissioner of the Department of Buildings has been issued.
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- At a height of no more than 12 feet above the ground on each perimeter of a construction or demolition site fronting a public thoroughfare, a sign shall be erected containing the following information: Please choose the most correct answer? (Page 4)
A) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property.
B) The name, address and telephone number of the general contractor.
C) The phone number for reporting complaints.
D) All of the above.
A
- D
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- Internal-combustion-powered construction equipment shall be used in accordance with the following requirements at construction sites: Please choose the incorrect item from the list below? (Page 5)
A) Equipment shall be located so that exhausts do not discharge against combustible material.
B) Exhausts shall be piped to the outdoors.
C) Equipment shall not be refueled while in operation.
D) Fuel for equipment shall be stored in an approved outdoor area, and shall be moved in approved containers not to exceed 10 gallons
A
- Answer: D = not to exceed 5 gallons.
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- Buildings or structures under construction, alteration or demolition shall be provided with not less than one approved portable fire extinguisher and sized for not less than ordinary hazard as follows: Please choose the most correct answer? (Page 11)
A) At each stairway on all floor levels where combustible materials are being stored or combustible waste is being generated.
B) At the entrance of each storage and construction shed.
C) Additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided where flammable and combustible liquids are stored, handled and used.
D) All of the above.
A
- D
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- Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement? (Page 11)
“If Fire extinguishers are provided they should be serviced semi-annually and have a current service tag attached.”
A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
- Answer: D = If Fire extinguishers are provided they should be serviced annually and have a current service tag attached
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During construction, alteration or demolition operations, standpipe systems shall comply with the following; (Answer questions #9, 10, and 11 based on this opening statement.)
9. When work reaches a height greater than ______ feet in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe shall be kept in readiness at all times for use by firefighting personnel. The system shall be a dry system when freezing conditions may be encountered. Please fill in the blank? (Page 110)
A) 50
B) 65
C) 75
D) None of the above
A
- Answer: C
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During construction, alteration or demolition operations, standpipe systems shall comply with the following; (Answer questions #9, 10, and 11 based on this opening statement.)
10. Concrete Construction: Standpipe must be maintained up to and capped one floor below the stripping floor or \_\_\_\_\_ floors below recently poured floor. Please fill in the blank? (Page 11) A) two B) three C) four D) five
A
- Answer: B = Floor being poured (10th fl.)» Frame work (9th fl.)» Stripping Floor (8th fl.)»> Standpipe maintained Capped (7th fl).
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During construction, alteration or demolition operations, standpipe systems shall comply with the following; (Answer questions #9, 10, and 11 based on this opening statement.)
- Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement? (Page 11)
“Steel Construction: Standpipe maintained and capped on floor below the walking floor. This could be considered the last tacked Q-Decking floor.”
A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
- Answer: A
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12. You are working a day tour when you receive a first due response for a fire in a construction site. You know from working in the area that a new 20 story steel office building is being constructed at the listed address in the response ticket. The building sticks out in your mind because it is 100 x 100 facing on one street front. Upon your arrival you are presented with the following office building under construction: Floor # 9 (90 feet high) Floor # 8 (80 feet high) Floor # 7 (70 feet high) Floor # 6 (60 feet high) Floor # 5 (50 feet high) Floor # 4 (40 feet high) Floor # 3 (30 feet high) Floor # 2 (20 feet high) Floor # 1 (10 feet high) Visible fire is showing from floor number 9 the last floor to have construction started, the First Due Ladder Officer reports that he has a light fire condition on floor number 9 and he is calling for an immediate line. He also states that he has concrete floors on 1 thru 8, floor 9 has tacked Q-decking. You would know to tell your members to hook up to the standpipe outlet on which floor? (Page 11) A) Floor #7 B) Floor #8 C) Floor #9 D) Floor #6
A
- Answer: B
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- Please choose an incorrect item about standpipes at demolition sites? (Page 12)
A) Existing standpipe systems in structures undergoing demolition shall be maintained as dry standpipes.
B) At the commencement of demolition, the standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on the floor immediately below the floor being demolished so as to maintain the standpipe system on all lower floors for Fire Department use.
C) Standpipe hose, nozzles and spanners are required to be maintained and cannot be removed.
D) Siamese hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction and shall be marked by a metal sign reading, “STANDPIPE SIAMESE CONNECTION” and by a red light lit at night.
A
- Answer: C = Standpipe hose, nozzles and spanners are not required to be maintained and may be removed at any time.
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- Existing standpipe systems shall not be utilized to convey compressed air at construction sites unless the standpipe consists of _______ or more risers. Please fill in the blank? (Page 12)
A) one
B) two
A
- B
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- Please choose an incorrect item about sprinklers at demolition sites? (Page 12)
A) In structures undergoing demolition that have existing sprinkler systems with siamese connections such systems shall be maintained as a non-automatic sprinkler system.
B) When demolition starts, the sprinkler risers shall be capped immediately below the floor being demolished to maintain the sprinkler system on all lower floors for Fire Department use.
C) A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading “SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with a green light over the sign. The green light must be lit at night.
A
- Answer: C = A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading “SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with a red light over the sign. The red light must be lit at night.
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16. Where a building has been constructed to a height greater than 50 feet or four stories, or where an existing building exceeding 50 feet in height is altered or demolished, at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ temporary lighted stairway(s) shall be provided, unless one or more of the permanent stairways are erected or maintained as the construction or demolition progresses. Please fill in the blank? (Page 14) A) one B) two C) three D) four
A
- Answer: A
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17. Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height greater than 75 feet, at least one elevator, or a hoist shall be kept in readiness at all times for Fire Department use. The maximum distance between the highest accessible floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of the building under construction or demolition shall be no more than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Please fill in the blank? (Page 15) A) 45 feet or 4 floors B) 55 feet or 5 floors C) 65 feet or 6 floors D) 75 feet or 7 floors
A
- Answer: D
18
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- The construction industry utilizes several types of heating devices for curing concrete and drying plaster that generically are referred to as salamanders; these include coke salamanders, natural gas-fueled salamanders, propane-fueled salamanders, and kerosene- fueled salamanders. These devices can be used for human comfort. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the paragraph above? (Page 17)
A) Agree or D) Disagree
A
- Answer: D = These devices are not to be used for human comfort.
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PART II – INSTRUCTOR INSTINCTS: (SERIES 2)
1. An Engine company is operating at a fire in a multiple dwelling where they have stretched 5 lengths of 1 ¾” hose to the fire apartment on the 4th floor. In this situation, the ECC would be most correct if he determined the pressure required for this handline to be? (TB—App P-3—10.1)
A. 155 psi B. 160 psi C. 165 psi D. 170 psi
A
1) ANSWER: C = 5 lengths of 1 3/4 @ 20 lbs per length is 100 psi + 50 psi at nozzle + 5 psi for each floor above grade. 100 + 50 + 15=165 PSI
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- A ladder company arrives first on the scene of a chemical attack in an underground subway and is informed by escaping occupants that there is a fruity odor in the subway station. In this situation, the officer of this first arriving ladder would be most correct to?
(ERP—Add 2—6.1, 6.2, 6.3)
A. Suspect a blister agent
B. Direct ambulatory victims to immediately proceed to a casualty collection point
C. Have the backup team of the first ladder immediately establish the contamination reduction corridor
D. Have the first LCC assist in establishing a communications relay to the IC
A
2) ANSWER: D
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- A CFR-D Engine arrives on the scene of a response where they find a victim who is breathing, but unresponsive with no gag or cough reflexes. In this situation, the unit would be correct to? (CFR-D Chap 2—3.9.3, 3.10, 3.12, 3.14)
A. Ask the dispatcher for an ETA of the responding ambulance
B. Consider the patient as “Potentially Unstable” in their CUPS status
C. Transmit a 10-37 Code 3
D. Perform a physical exam and package the patient only after treating for any life threat
A
3) ANSWERS: A = B—Unstable, C—10-37 Code 2, D—Package while treating
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4. First alarm units arrive on the scene of an Under River Rail incident where there is a train that has derailed in one of the tubes between the Bronx and Manhattan. Regarding the removal of any Non-Ambulatory Victims from the tube, the primary method of moving these patients should be to use? (FFP-Under River, 7.3) A. Victim Removal Relay Teams B. Sked stretchers C. Rail carts D. A rescue train
A
4) ANSWER: C
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- You are the officer of an Engine Company that arrives first at the scene of a Bio-Detection Alarm at a USPS mail handling facility that has over 700 employees on duty. In this situation, it would be most correct for you to initially report to the: (HM 14—6)
A. Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point and if the BDS alarm is verified, transmit a 10-80 Code 3
B. Initial Emergency Response Meeting Point and if the BDS alarm is verified, transmit a 10-80 Code 4
C. Incident Command Post and if the BDS alarm is verified, transmit a 10-80 Code 3
D. Unified Operations Post and if the BDS alarm is verified, transmit a 10-80 Code 4
A
5) ANSWER: A
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- A Lieutenant from an Engine Company who is conducting drill on the Ultraradiac monitor was correct to state that? (ERP—Add 4D—1.1, 1.2, 5.1, 7.1, 7.4)
A. It can detect the rate of alpha, beta, or gamma radiation in an instant of time
B. By pressing the “Alarm” button, a member can determine their “Stay Time”
C. A low rate alarm will occur with a slow beeping and a slow green light flashing at rate of 1 mR/hr
D. A high dose alarm will occur with a quick beeping and a fast red light flashing at a dose of 10 Rem
A
6) ANSWER: B
1.2 The UltraRadiac has the capability to detect Gamma and X-ray radiation. Therefore, the
UltraRadiac will measure the RATE and DOSE based only on the presence of these
specific types of radiation
- FUNCTION KEYS
5.1 The primary function of each of the function keys is briefly described below.
• ON/OFF Press and hold to turn the unit on and off.
• RATE Press to change to the Rate Mode.
• DOSE Press to change to the Dose Mode.
• ALARM Press to see the Stay Time. Stay Time is the number of minutes
you can stay in an area without exceeding the High Dose
threshold. The Stay Time will change as the dose rate in the area
changes and the accumulated dose increases.
• LIGHT Press to illuminate the display for about five seconds (the backlight
may not be visible in daylight or normal room lighting).
• CLR/TEST Press and hold to enable the Display Test Sequence while in the
Rate Mode. - 1 Low Rate Alarm 2 mR/hr
- 2 High Rate Alarm 50 R/hr
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- A Lieutenant conducting a drill on Engine operations in multiple dwellings was correct when he made which statement? (FFP MD—3.3.29 A, B, C, 4.4.2 C)
A. At multiple dwelling fires, the first line is normally stretched via the interior stairs to the location of the fire. The primary purpose of this line is to extinguish the fire.
B. The second hoseline at multiple dwelling fires is also usually stretched by way of the interior stairs. It should go directly to the floor above to protect members at that location.
C. The third line at multiple dwelling fires, especially Old Law Tenements, should usually be stretched via the fire escape.
D. At large volume store fires in Old Law Tenement buildings, the first two lines should both be 2 ½ and both be stretched to the store.
A
7) ANSWER: C
The first line stretched for a fire in a multiple dwelling should be stretched by
way of the interior stairs. The primary purpose of this line is to safeguard the
stairway so that it can be used by the escaping occupants. The door to the fire
apartment must not be opened while people are coming down the stairway
from the floors above. When the safety of the stairway is assured, this first
line may be advanced to extinguish the fire.
The second hoseline is also usually stretched by way of the interior stairs to
the same floor as the first line. It is meant to augment the first line, if
necessary. If not needed on the original fire floor, it is then advanced to the
floor above.
4.3.1 Store fires in OLTs may involve a large amount of combustible material. A 2 ½”
line should be stretched for large volume fires and a second line 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.
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- You are a Covering Lieutenant working in Engine 99 who has just returned from a 10-75 at which one of your members has received a minor burn to his left ear. The burn is very slight and of the first degree nature. The member also informs you that he was possibly exposed to chemical gases while fighting the fire. When you call the medical officer, he grants the member the remainder of the tour. In this situation, you would be correct to know that you should?
(SB 7—2.1, 3.4.4, 4.2.2, Regs 11.3.36)
A. Prepare a CD-72 for a Time Lost Injury. This must be filed within 7 days.
B. Prepare a CD-73 for a non-biological exposure. This must be filed within 24 hours.
C. Insure that the medical officer is informed that the member has both an injury and an exposure
D. Notify Safety that the member had an injury to a protected area and that you have placed his hood out of service.
A
8) ANSWER: C
2.1.2 Remainder of the Tour is an excused absence granted by the on duty medical
officer for an injury. This excused absence does not exceed the current tour the
member was working. This excused absence is not designated as Medical Leave.
2.2.2 Non-Biological Exposures - A member exposed to a non-biological hazardous
substance, or possible hazardous substance. Medical officer notification is
required only for symptoms.
Note: If a member exhibits symptoms from a biological or non-biological exposure,
both an Injury and an Exposure Report must be completed.
11.3.36 When a member suffers an injury to an area of the body which is covered by
protective clothing/equipment intended to prevent such an injury, and it is
severe enough to cause the granting of a medical leave, the item of
clothing/equipment shall be placed out of service.
This item shall be tagged and identified with member’s name, unit, date and
type of injury. Immediately upon return to quarters, the officer on duty shall
notify the Division of Safety and be guided by instructions received as to
disposition of said article.
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- A Lieutenant conducting a drill on the size-up and tactics used when backdraft conditions are possible at taxpayer fires was correct when he stated that? (FFP Taxpayers—4.4.1 B, C, D, F)
A. Dense black smoke indicates a large amount of oxygen and is a warning sign of a potential backdraft
B. The severity of a backdraft is influenced by the amount of turbulence in the building caused by the direction and velocity of the wind and hose streams directed in the building
C. Backdrafts can occur in any part of a building, but the 1st floor and large selling areas are particularly vulnerable to backdraft
D. A room or fire area requires 90% of its space to contain the explosive mixture in order for the entire area to explode
A
9) ANSWER: B = A—Dense black smoke is a lack of oxygen, B—Correct, C—Cellar and storage areas are particularly vulnerable, D—only 25% of space to possibly explode
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- First alarm units arrive at the scene of an occupied stalled suspended scaffold where there are two workers located on the 38th floor of a 50-story High Rise Office building. The workers are not injured, calm, and attached to their safety lines. In this situation, the members would be correct to be guided by which tactic? (TB Emergencies 4—5.3, 5.4, 5.5)
A. If the wire rope hoist is jammed within the unit, allow the workers to operate the hoist very slowly
B. Removal of a window to retrieve the workers should be considered as a primary consideration
C. If the hoist motor is overheated, allow it to cool 15 minutes, then have a worker push the reset button
D. A firefighter should be immediately lowered by a life saving rope to reach the stranded workers
A
10) ANSWER: C
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- First alarm units arrive at the scene of a chemical attack in a subway where the 3rd and 4th arriving engines are ordered to initiate a mass decon operation. In this situation, in order to provide the greatest decontamination ability, it would be most correct for the Engine Officers to have? (HM 7—2.4.3, 2.4.4)
A. Two 2 ½” handlines stretched with Turbomaster nozzles — 25’ apart, to be operated at 60 psi in the fog position.
B. Two 2 ½” handlines stretched with Aquastream nozzles — 30’ apart, to be operated at 70 psi in the fog position.
C. Two pumpers positioned parallel with Aquastream nozzles on their inside discharge gates 25’ apart, to be operated at 80 psi in the fog position.
D. Two pumpers positioned parallel with Aquastream nozzles on their inside discharge gates 30’ apart, to be operated at 90 psi in the fog position.
A
- C
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12. A Company officer operating at a fire and transmitting an emergency message would be most correct to transmit? (Comm 9, Pg 9-6—9-10) A. “Mayday, Water Loss” B. “Mayday, Collapse Feared” C. “Urgent, Injured Member” D. “Urgent, Member Lost”
A
- C
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- You are the officer of the 2nd to arrive ladder at a fire on the 20th floor of a 40 story High-Rise MD where Fireman Service elevators are operational and being used. Which action would your company be correct to take in this situation? (FFP—MD—Pg 49-51)
A. The officer and forcible entry team should first search the attack stairway up to the 25th floor, then search the public hallway on the fire floor
B. The OV should team up with the officer and assist with searches of the attack stairway and the fire floor
C. The LCC should team up with the first LCC and proceed to the roof to vent the attack stairway bulkhead only after informing the IC of their intention and insuring that a hoseline is moving into the fire apartment
D. The Roof FF should proceed to the apartment directly above the fire apartment via the evacuation stairway
A
- C
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14. You are a Lieutenant of a Ladder Company who just arrived at the scene of a fire reported on the tracks in a subway station. After finding a minor smoke condition, the BC orders the use of a light train to investigate the situation. When using the light train, the Lieutenant should be aware that the primary means of communication to the BC will be the? (AUC 207—Add 7—2.2) A. Officer’s Handie-Talkie B. Train Operator’s radio C. Train Conductor’s radio D. Battalion Chief’s Post Radio
A
- B
remember when you want to talk you need to speak to an operator not conductor
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- An Engine Officer conducting drill on Engine Company water supply guidelines at fires was correct when he stated that? (Engines—Chapter 3—3.7.1, 3.7.2)
A. All arriving engines and squad companies (assigned as an Engine or a Squad) shall locate and connect to a positive water source
B. A maximum of three handlines should be operated from a pumper, unless an emergency condition exists.
C. A pumper supplying a large caliber stream should never, under any circumstances, supply any handlines.
D. If the supply pumper in a relay must supply a handline due to an emergency, that supply pumper must be augmented as soon as possible and the IC shall be notified
A
- ANSWER: D
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16. You are a Lieutenant in charge of Reserve Apparatus Engine 506 put in service at the quarters of Engine 219. When you receive your first response, you need to call the dispatcher to request a 10-7. When calling, you should identify your unit as? (AUC 259—5.2) A. “Reserve Engine 506” B. “Acting Engine 506” C. “Engine 506 acting Engine 219” D. “Engine 219—2nd Section”
A
- ANSWER: C = Frequently asked - Reserve rig uses its Reserve number and acts like it’s a relocator
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- An officer who is supervising overhaul operations at an Old Law Tenement building fire would be incorrect to think? (Ladders 3—8.13, 9.3, 9.8, 9.9)
A. No material shall be thrown into any narrow shaft
B. The removal of involved materials to any shaft is not permitted
C. Floor joists or roof joists should not be removed unless complete extinguishment cannot be accomplished in any other manner
D. Wooden structural members that are deeply charred may be removed from the building
A
- ANSWER: B
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- You are a Lieutenant working in an Engine who has just returned from BISP when the Ladder Company Captain tells you he received 4 calls that you must address:
A. The Battalion Chief called wanting to speak with you about a BI issue
B. A firefighter called about a self-mutual
C. A neighbor stopped by concerned about members parking on the sidewalk
D. Captain Jack called from EMS Station #4
When prioritizing in terms of who should be given first response, you would be correct to give the highest priority to which person? (TB Management—Page 9)
A
- ANSWER: A
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19. First alarm units arriving at a fire condition in a vacant building should be aware that the most important aspect to consider in determining the initial attack strategy - interior or exterior attack, is the: (Vacants 2.2.1) A. Size of the fire B. Structural stability of the building C. FDNY marking on the building D. Life hazard
A
- ANSWER: B
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- You are the officer of the 2nd to arrive Ladder Company at a top floor fire in an Old Law Tenement type Row Frame building. In this situation, your unit would be most correct to take which action? (FFP Row Frames—10.3)
A. Split the company and examine both exposures for extension into the cockloft
B. Have the inside team VES the adjoining apartment on the top floor including an examination of the cockloft.
C. Split the company by having the inside team VES the adjoining apartment on the top floor and the outside team all operate in the most severe exposure
D. Have the entire unit proceed to the most severe exposure with emphasis on examination of the top floor, particularly the cockloft
A
- ANSWER: B
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- An ECC operating at a 10-75 with a pumper that has a Pro-Pressure Governor would be correct to believe that a burst length condition exists if there is an increase in? (Engines Chapter 12—3.2 & Quick reference chart—Page 3)
A. The discharge pressure reading and the flowmeter
B. The engine speed and the flowmeter
C. The discharge pressure and the engine speed
D. The flowmeter—this is the only reading that will increase
A
- ANSWER: B
40
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- Which one of the following situations requires direct notification to the Inspector General’s Office? (AUC 268—2.1.5, 3.1)
A. The arrest of a Department Employee
B. An on-duty incident involving the use of drugs
C. The misuse of FDNY time
D. The offer of a bribe to a firefighter on BISP
A
- D
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23. You are A Lieutenant in a ladder company who has just arrived at the scene of a third alarm in a 2-story commercial building. The IC has just ordered you to operate in Exposure 2, a one-story taxpayer with 5 stores, and has asked you to conduct a search in the middle store—a pizzeria, the 3rd store in the exposure to the left of the fire building. In this situation, when calling the IC or a Sector Chief later to report on the results of your search, you would be most correct to refer to this store as: (Communications 10—Appendix C—Pg 6 & Pg 9) A. Exposure 2-0B, the pizzeria sector B. The pizzeria, Exposure 2-0C sector C. Exposure 2-0C, the pizzeria sector D. The pizzeria, Exposure 0-2B sector
A
- A
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- A company officer becoming aware of which one of the following situations should immediately place the unit’s Life Saving Rope out of service? (TB Rope 1—4.3, 4.7, 4.13, 4.14)
A. A member performs a single slide
B. A rust stain is found on the rope for the first time
C. A strand hockle is found on the rope
D. A kink is found in the rope
A
- C
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- A Company Officer should know which one of the following choices is a correct flagging column entry? (Journal Entries Guide—Page 8)
A. ML B. PP C. LV D. PRP
A
- C
