FT 2/22 Flashcards
A Firefighter who is assigned to monitor EFAS at a 10-75 should be aware that if a member utilizes their Emergency Alert Button at a fire, which one of the following will occur?
Select one:
a. A hard copy will automatically print on the MDT paper showing the company the member is working in, his / her position and member’s regular assigned unit
b. The member’s identity line will be highlighted and remain red in both the RADIO STATUS area and MAYDAY area on the EFAS screen until the EFAS member manually resets the screen.
c. A Chief’s vehicle currently on the Starfire screen with EFAS capability that is within HT range of the member activating their EAB, will have its MDT automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS
d. Once cleared, the member’s identity line will change from red back to white in both the RADIO STATUS area and MAYDAY area on the EFAS screen
C
(Comm 9 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3) Until the Emergency Alert is resolved and the HT is reset. Once cleared, the member’s highlighted identity line will change from red (active) back to white in the “RADIO STATUS” area. The member’s highlighted identity line will change from red (active) to yellow (cleared) and will remain in the “MAYDAYS” area., A hard copy automatically prints showing the company, position and time of Mayday.
The correct answer is: A Chief’s vehicle currently on the Starfire screen with EFAS capability that is within HT range of the member activating their EAB, will have its MDT automatically switch from Starfire to EFAS
If it becomes necessary to relieve a unit at a forward point of the search, the relieving company should enter the area to be searched with their ________ hand in contact with the rope (if possible). The company being relieved should exit the IDLH with their _______ hand in contact with the rope (if possible).
Select one:
a. Right/ Right
b. Right/ Left
c. Left/ Left
d. Left/ Right
A
(TB Rope 6, 8.2) This way companies entering and exiting the area will be on opposite sides of the rope
The correct answer is: Right/ Right
The Lobby Control Unit will operate on which Handie-Talkie Channel?
Select one:
a. The Command Channel
b. The Tactical Channel
B
(ICS Chap.2 Add 4 4.2)
The correct answer is: The Tactical Channel
Firefighters Sixth Grade with less than ninety days service may perform housewatch only between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree
A
((Regs 20.1.1)
The correct answer is: Agree
- Please choose an incorrect health hazard for carbon monoxide (CO)?
Select one:
a. CO has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than O2. CO is about 210x more attracted to hemoglobin than O2.
b. To reverse the buildup of COHb in the body, over 100 parts of oxygen are required to replace one part of CO.
c. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established a maximum safe working level for CO at 35 parts per million (PPM) over an eight (8) hour period in the general work place.
d. CO is absorbed into the body through the lungs where it is transferred to your blood.
B
(Haz-Mat 4, section 3) To reverse the buildup of COHb in the body, over 200 parts of oxygen are required to replace one part of CO.
The correct answer is: To reverse the buildup of COHb in the body, over 100 parts of oxygen are required to replace one part of CO.
The Chief of Operations requires that the supervisor of a unit must submit a “Multiple Member Injury Report” when _____ or more members are injured at the same incident resulting in medical leave that tour.
Select one:
a. 3
b. 4
c. 2
A
(SB 7 Add.2 1.3)
The correct answer is: 3
Choose an incorrect general ladder company tactic at cast iron and mill loft buildings?
Select one:
a. Units should delay opening the fire floor door if this would expose occupants or other units on the interior stairs until a charged hose-line is in position.
b. Indiscriminate overhauling on the underside of segmental arch floors can cause a localized collapse.
c. Consider avoiding Pediments when positioning apparatus ladders due to uneven contact points and the prohibitive distance from the ladder to the roof surface, use your discretion.
d. The first ladder company is responsible for ventilation, entry and search (VES) of the fire floor. The second ladder company is responsible for VES of the floors above.
C
(Lofts, section 7) Pediments must be avoided when positioning apparatus ladders due to uneven contact points and the prohibitive distance from the ladder to the roof surface.
The correct answer is: Consider avoiding Pediments when positioning apparatus ladders due to uneven contact points and the prohibitive distance from the ladder to the roof surface, use your discretion.
The verbal button on the PC/ATS should be used?
Select one:
a. Only when a verbal alarm is located within 3 blocks of the firehouse
b. Only when a verbal alarm is located within 1 block of the firehouse
c. When any verbal alarm is received
d. Only when a verbal alarm is located within 2 blocks of the firehouse
D
(Comm Man Ch. #2 - 2.2.4C)
The correct answer is: Only when a verbal alarm is located within 2 blocks of the firehouse
Generally, the apparatus should be parallel to the building. Occasionally the scrub area of the bucket will be reduced by the cab of the apparatus. This condition can be corrected by parking the apparatus with the __________ the building?
Select one:
a. Rear end angled away from
b. Front end angled away from
c. Rear end angled towards
d. Front end angled towards
B
(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 2)
The correct answer is: Front end angled away from
When positioning for rescue, the preferred method of rescue is the?
Select one:
a. Straight on approach, where the bucket is first extended towards the building, out of the victim’s reach, then raised to the victim’s level for the rescue
b. Angular approach, where the bucket is first raised to the victim’s level, out of the victims reach, then extended in for the rescue
B
(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 7)
The correct answer is: Angular approach, where the bucket is first raised to the victim’s level, out of the victims reach, then extended in for the rescue
Units arrive at the scene of a hazardous material incident where they find a DOT placard with the number “4”. In this situation, they should recognize that this placard indicates the possibility of?
Select one:
a. Flammable Liquids
b. Flammable Solids
c. Oxidizers
d. Combustible Liquids
B
(HM 2 2.1)
The correct answer is: Flammable Solids
When deep penetration of the stream is necessary to hydraulically overhaul stock, which tip is preferable
Select one:
a. 1 ½”
b. 1 ¾”
c. 1 ¼”
d. 2”
A
(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 4)
The correct answer is: 1 ½”
An Engine arrives at the scene of a fire in a PD where the Officer decides to utilize In-Line Pumping from a hydrant with a 6” main found 100 feet before the fire building. In this situation, it would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. A 10-70 must be transmitted
b. This hydrant should not be used for ILP, unless absolutely necessary
c. If the intake pressure drops below 20 psi, the pump operator must have his intake supply augmented
d. Time permitting; a 2 ½” gate should be attached to the hydrants 2 ½” outlet for possible augmentation, as this tactic is particularly effective in this situation.
D
(Evol 1A Notes 2, 5, 11) (During Water Alert, ILP shall not be used unless absolutely necessary. Drops below 15 psi)
The correct answer is: Time permitting; a 2 ½” gate should be attached to the hydrants 2 ½” outlet for possible augmentation, as this tactic is particularly effective in this situation.
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The 2008 NYC Building Code requires _______ voice communication from the Fire Command Center to all stairways and dwellings for all new R-2 buildings greater than _____ feet in height?
Select one:
a. One Way, 150 feet
b. Two Way, 125 feet
c. Two Way, 125 feet
d. One Way, 125 feet
D
(MDs 6.21.2)
The correct answer is: One Way, 125 feet
Special leaves of absence (without pay) shall be applied for in writing at least ______ hours in advance of such leave, and include all pertinent information and reasons for request.
Select one:
a. 24
b. 12
c. 48
d. 36
A
(Regs 17.5.1)
The correct answer is: 24
After battling a multiple alarm fire on a hot summer day the officer would be correct to instruct her members to take all but which one of the following actions to avoid “Heat Stress”?
Select one:
a. Have members remove their helmets and coats, and open the front flap of their pants to remove pent up heat and humidity within the Bunker Gear.
b. No member should be alone during any phase of the recuperation process. Maintain the “buddy system” for the duration of R&R.
c. Members should drink cold water or sports drinks (20 oz. initially and 6-8 oz. every 15 minutes thereafter).
d. Members should seek cool, shady areas and casually move about to enhance rehydration.
C
(SB 87 4) AVOID concentrated “sports” drinks and hot drinks.
The correct answer is: Members should drink cold water or sports drinks (20 oz. initially and 6-8 oz. every 15 minutes thereafter).
Transmit a ____________ for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of a High-Rise Office Building or when a serious fire has been verified.
Select one:
a. 10-75
b. 10-77
c. 2nd alarm
d. 10-76
C
(Hi-Rise Office 5.2.2B)
The correct answer is: 2nd alarm
The 5-10-20 rule should be observed at auto accidents. Which of the following statements is correct?
Select one:
a. 5” from side airbags, 10” from passenger airbags, 20” from driver airbags
b. 5” from passenger airbags, 10” from driver airbags, 20” from side airbags
c. 5” from side airbags, 10” from driver airbags, 20” from passenger airbags
d. 5” from driver airbags, 10” from passenger airbags, 20” from side airbags
C
Disentanglement (2.6)
The correct answer is: 5” from side airbags, 10” from driver airbags, 20” from passenger airbags