FT 2/8/21 Flashcards
A Company Officer conducting drill on the Search Rope was incorrect when he stated that?
Select one:
a. The search rope shall be maintained approximately 6” - 12” above the ground
b. The search rope shall be tied off at intervals and when changing directions
c. If there is nothing to tie off to, take a few wraps around the bag
d. Directional knots will always be closer to the tie-off or exit
A
(Rope 6—3.4, 5.6, 5.10) (1-2 feet)
The correct answer is: The search rope shall be maintained approximately 6” - 12” above the ground
The Hazardous Material classification on a DOT placard for LPG is the number \_\_\_\_\_ and its 4 digit ID number is \_\_\_\_\_? Select one: a. 3, 1971 b. 3, 1075 c. 2, 1075 d. 2, 1971
C
(HM 1–Figure 17)
The correct answer is: 2, 1075
The repositioning of the first hoseline from inside a house to a secondary entrance at a cellar fire in private dwelling must be coordinated and communicated to all units operating inside the building? When this is done, which tactic below is incorrect?
Select one:
a. The IC shall transmit an urgent message utilizing the emergency alert button to broadcast the tactic to all members.
b. The IC must ensure that his/her urgent transmission is acknowledged by all units/members operating in the interior.
c. Ladder company members operating on the floors above must be withdrawn before the first hoseline is repositioned.
d. The forcible entry team of the first ladder company will operate with the engine company and facilitate the advance of the hoseline via a secondary entrance.
C
(PD Ch 3 2.7.4) (First floor)
The correct answer is: Ladder company members operating on the floors above must be withdrawn before the first hoseline is repositioned.
A 2nd Alarm has been transmitted for a confirmed leak from the Buckeye Pipeline alongside the Bay Ridge line of the Long Island Railroad, where Con Rail diesel trains transport freight. Which action taken at this incident would be correct?
Select one:
a. Shut the leaking valve by turning the valve 48 half turns clockwise.
b. Instruct the “Flag-Persons” to use their light, held chest high and moved in a horizontal motion of 5 feet to halt train traffic.
c. Ensure power removal to the tracks is requested through the Brooklyn Borough Dispatcher.
d. “Flag-Persons” must be positioned at least 500 feet on each side of the incident.
B
(AUC 149 2.3.2, 6.6.2, AUC 207 7.4)
The correct answer is: Instruct the “Flag-Persons” to use their light, held chest high and moved in a horizontal motion of 5 feet to halt train traffic.
The full capability of the tower ladder will be realized when there are many persons to be removed and/or victims are unconscious, incapacitated, or obese. Tower Ladder 7 has just arrived at a fire on the 4th floor of a 6-story multiple dwelling. As members arrive, they can see a person at a window on the 4th floor. When the OV gets to the window in the bucket he realizes that the victim is obese and will need assistance. In this situation the OV would be most correct to take which action listed below?
Select one:
a. Position the middle of the bucket level with the window sill.
b. Place the floor of the bucket level with the window sill.
c. Use the middle rail for others so they can easily step into the bucket without straddling the window sill or fire escape.
d. Notify the company officer inside the fire apartment and have the inside team effect the rescue since the victim is obese.
e. Position the top bucket rail level with the window sill.
E
(Ch. 3 3.3) Position the top bucket rail level with the window sill or top rail of the fire escape. This is the preferred position for unconscious, incapacitated, or obese victims.
The correct answer is: Position the top bucket rail level with the window sill.
Which of the following is considered an elevator “Incident”.
Select one:
a. Fire endangering passengers in a stuck elevator
b. One passenger in a stuck elevator is in panic
c. One passenger in a stuck elevator is injured
d. An elevator with 4 passengers is stuck midway between 2 floors
D
(TB—Emer 1—2.4.1, 2.4.2)
The correct answer is: An elevator with 4 passengers is stuck midway between 2 floors
Captain Nylon is placing Ladder 99’s Life Saving Rope out of service. In this situation, he would be incorrect to make an entry?
Select one:
a. On the current RP-100 in red indicating a new Life Saving Rope is in service, if space allows
b. In the Company Journal regarding the OOS Life Saving Rope
c. On the RP-100 regarding the OOS Life Saving Rope
d. In the Office Record Journal regarding the OOS Life Saving Rope
A
(TB Rope 1—5) (use a new RP-100)
The correct answer is: On the current RP-100 in red indicating a new Life Saving Rope is in service, if space allows
A 3rd pumper with an aquastream fog nozzle attached to the apparatus mounted multiversal nozzle can be positioned parallel to and in line with one of the first two pumpers. This configuration should produce a water spray shower area approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_ feet wide by \_\_\_\_\_ feet long. Select one: a. 40, 50 b. 10, 20 c. 20, 30 d. 30, 40
C
(HM7, 2.4.5)
The correct answer is: 20, 30
Which is an incorrect procedure for decontamination at a fentanyl incident?
Select one:
a. Areas of direct skin contact with any residue suspected of containing synthetic opioids should be immediately washed with copious amounts of water.
b. As soon as possible, skin surfaces must be additionally washed with soap and water. Shower immediately after a potential exposure.
c. Use of alcohol-based hand disinfectants or hypochlorite bleach solutions is the preferred way to wash your hands, if available.
d. If exposure to synthetic opioids occurs during firefighting operations, the PPE should be lightly wetted; sprayed with just enough to wet the gear and not excessively drip off.
C
(HM18 5.1, 5.2) Use of alcohol-based hand disinfectants or hypochlorite bleach solutions must be avoided as they may enhance skin absorption of fentanyl analogues
The correct answer is: Use of alcohol-based hand disinfectants or hypochlorite bleach solutions is the preferred way to wash your hands, if available.
The officer of a fire apparatus that needs a new vehicle security decal must forward a letterhead report explaining the circumstances through the chain of command to the?
Select one:
a. Chief of Fire Investigation
b. Chief of Operations
c. Bureau of Investigations and Trials
d. Assistant Commissioner of Fleet Services/Technical Services
D
(App C-2—add 2—4.6)
The correct answer is: Assistant Commissioner of Fleet Services/Technical Services
Upon arrival at a response for smoke in the area, Ladder 91 discovers that fire from an overhead transformer has extended into a detached garage. What would be the correct signal to transmit? Select one: a. 10-25 Code 4 b. 10-25 Code 1 c. 10-25 Code 3 d. 10-25 Code 2
B
(Ch. 8 p. 8-8) (10-25 Code 1 shall be transmitted for fire that has extended from a manhole, conduit or transformer into a building)
The correct answer is: 10-25 Code 1
A second option for setting up a mass decon involves the use of two pumpers and greatly increases our decontamination capabilities. Which choice below is incorrect?
Select one:
a. The pumper’s recommended operating pressure is 50 to 80 psi
b. Place a turbomaster fog nozzle on each pumper on a selected inside discharge gate.
c. Position the two pumpers parallel to each other approximately 25 feet apart with the control panels facing the outside.
d. Operate the nozzles in the fog position.
B
(HM 7, 2.4.4) Aquastream Fog Nozzle (turbomaster Fog Nozzle only used on tower ladders)
The correct answer is: Place a turbomaster fog nozzle on each pumper on a selected inside discharge gate.
Please pick from the choices below when evacuation would not be best considered?
Select one:
a. The potential for a discharge is small, and it has not taken place
b. There is an immediate danger of fire or explosion.
c. People not yet in the path of a release will be threatened by changing conditions.
d. The discharge has taken place but people are sufficiently protected to permit time for evacuation.
A
(ERP) (The potential for a discharge is great, it has not taken place, and there is time to relocate people.)
The correct answer is: The potential for a discharge is small, and it has not taken place
The LSR be placed out of service forthwith whenever?
Select one:
a. It has come in contact with the fumes of an acid
b. It was subjected to the weight of one person
c. It has become extremely wet
d. Any rust stain is found on it
A
(TB Rope 1 4.2—4.8) (two persons, becomes Frozen, Persistent rust)
The correct answer is: It has come in contact with the fumes of an acid
When the HT is turned on, which channel will the radio be set to?
Select one:
a. Always Zone A, Channel 2
b. The channel that the Channel Selector Knob is on.
c. Always Zone A, Channel 1
d. The last channel that it was set to when it was powered off.
D
(Ch. 11 Sec. 2.2.5)
The correct answer is: The last channel that it was set to when it was powered off.
When two air bags are stacked, to insure proper inflation of the correct air bag, always refer to the air bag by? Select one: a. The color of the supply hose b. Its lifting capacity c. Its rated tonnage d. Its location—top or bottom
A
(TB Tools 20 - 6.9.10)
The correct answer is: The color of the supply hose
Purple K extinguishers shall checked at the beginning of each tour and thoroughly examined? Select one: a. Monthly b. Quarterly c. Weekly d. Annually
A
(TB - Purple K—2.4)
The correct answer is: Monthly
A safe atmospheric oxygen concentration condition for a Confined Space Rescue is an oxygen concentration between? Select one: a. 19.5% and 23.5% b. 19.5% and 23% c. 20.0% and 23.5% d. 20.8% and 23.5%
A
(Confined Space—4.1)
The correct answer is: 19.5% and 23.5%
In an under-river tube, members can relay column numbers to help identify the incident location. The column numbers are black letters on a \_\_\_\_\_ background. Select one: a. Green b. Yellow c. White d. Red
B
(URR Add 1 Pg 2)
The correct answer is: Yellow
A ladder company is called to the scene to assist with the removal of a disabled passenger from a wheelchair lift. In this situation, they would be incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. The officer shall insure the wheelchair lift is secured, chocked and stabilized
b. The key for the keyed switch located at the wheelchair lift must be removed
c. The keyed switch at the bus driver’s seat supplies power to the wheelchair lift
d. The keyed switch located at the wheelchair lift must be in the on position
D
(TB Emer 3—22.2) (OFF position)
The correct answer is: The keyed switch located at the wheelchair lift must be in the on position