FT 21 CO 1

Question 1

Engine 8 and Ladder 2 arrive first at a fire reported in a 40-story Office Building. On arrival, they see light smoke emanating from the 28th floor of the building. In this situation they would be most correct to think that they should?
Select one:
a. Transmit a 10-77 / 2nd alarm
b. Institute High Pressure Pumping tactics
c. Insure they operate on HT channel 3
d. Leave one member, preferably the first ladder company chauffeur to staff the Incident Command Post.

Answer 1

D
(High Rise Office Buildings 5.2.2B, 6.3.4, Comm 8)
The correct answer is: Leave one member, preferably the first ladder company chauffeur to staff the Incident Command Post.

Question 2

Which radio code transmitted by Captain Cody was correctly transmitted?
Select one:
a. On a CFR-D response, where a 95 year-old patient had 2nd degree thermal burns from a candle, and EMS triaged the patient as a red tag, a 10-37 Code 2 was transmitted
b. At an unoccupied car fire in a 2020 Mercedes Benz that was found with no plates, a 10-23, and a 10-41 Code 3 were both transmitted
c. A 10-70 was transmitted at a fire in a 22 story CDA building because there was insufficient pressure at the standpipe outlet
d. An “Urgent” radio message was transmitted by a unit returning from an alarm who had their apparatus breakdown

Answer 2

C
(Comm 8—Pg 8-8, 8-11, 8-12, 8-13, 8-23)
The correct answer is: A 10-70 was transmitted at a fire in a 22 story CDA building because there was insufficient pressure at the standpipe outlet

Question 3

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a Confined Space Rescue incident in a manhole where a Con Ed worker is seriously injured. In this situation, the units would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. Only members of Rescue, Squad, and SOC Support Ladders are trained to perform complex Confined Space entries
b. Untrained members shall never perform Confined Space entries
c. A Carbon Monoxide reading of up to 35 ppm is considered a safe atmosphere
d. A Tower Ladder is preferred over an aerial ladder to create a high point anchor due to its weight supporting capacity of at least 750 pounds

Answer 3

C
(Confined Space—2.2, 4.1, 4.3)
The correct answer is: A Carbon Monoxide reading of up to 35 ppm is considered a safe atmosphere

Question 4

Engine 92 finds a vacant building while they are performing BISP. Regarding the placing of vacant markings on this building, they would be correct to believe that?
Select one:
a. The size of the square shall be 24” x 24” and the marking lines shall be 2” wide
b. Primary markings shall be made directly over the front entrance of the building
c. If the floors have holes or openings, the letters “FO”should be placed over the Vacant marking
d. Additional markings shall be made at other entry points like rear or side entrances, however, sealed doors and windows should not be marked

Answer 4

D
(FFP—Vacants - 3.1)
The correct answer is: Additional markings shall be made at other entry points like rear or side entrances, however, sealed doors and windows should not be marked

Question 5

A Captain conducting a drill regarding “Human Performance on the Fireground” was correct to state that optimal performance is achieved when a member’s emotional arousal is?
Select one:
a. Low
b. Moderate
c. High
d. Extreme

Answer 5

B
(TB Human Performance)
The correct answer is: Moderate

Question 6

Which point below is accurate as per the FDNY Apparatus Collision Reporting procedures?
Select one:
a. If a civilian alleges that a FDNY apparatus struck her parked car—this is considered an incident, and requires preparation of an apparatus collision report
b. If a properly parked FDNY apparatus is struck by another FDNY apparatus—this is considered a collision for both apparatus, and requires each unit to prepare apparatus collision reports
c. If a properly parked FDNY apparatus is struck by a bicyclist—this is considered an incident and requires preparation of an apparatus collision report
d. If a civilian vehicle is damaged by a properly parked tower ladder apparatus whose outrigger struck the vehicle while operating at a 3rd alarm—this is considered a collision and requires preparation of an apparatus collision report

Answer 6

A
(SB 56—4.2, 4.3)
The correct answer is: If a civilian alleges that a FDNY apparatus struck her parked car—this is considered an incident, and requires preparation of an apparatus collision report

Question 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 7

D
(Tools 27—2.10, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5)
The correct answer is: The Focal Point of a TIC is approximately 3 feet from the camera lens

Question 8

Engine 303 arrives at a Private Dwelling to investigate an alarm system that was activated. They determine that steam from a bathroom on the 1st floor activated a detector causing the alarm. In this situation, they would be most correct to transmit which radio code?
Select one:
a. 10-35 Code 2
b. 10-35 Code 3
c. 10-31
d. 10-91

Answer 8

B
(Comm 8)
The correct answer is: 10-35 Code 3

Question 9

Regarding the use of barbecues with LPG in Group R-3 Private Dwellings, it would be correct to think?
Select one:
a. A maximum of one 20-pound LPG container may be kept on the premises of a Private Dwelling to fuel a portable outdoor barbecue
b. Portable outdoor barbecues are not permitted to be used with 20-pound LPG containers on a Private Dwelling rooftop or balcony
c. Portable outdoor barbecues must be at least 20 feet from any combustible waste or combustible material
d. Portable outdoor barbecues may only be used on a combustible wood deck if the barbecue it is at least 10 feet horizontally from the private dwelling

Answer 9

B
(AUC 5—Ch 2)
The correct answer is: Portable outdoor barbecues are not permitted to be used with 20-pound LPG containers on a Private Dwelling rooftop or balcony

Question 10

An officer arrives at the scene of an overturned tractor trailer that has a DOT placard on the vehicle. She would be correct to think that a placard with the number?
Select one:
a. “2”—indicates an explosive shipment
b. “3”—indicates combustible liquids
c. “4”—indicates flammable solids
d. “5”—indicates poisons

Answer 10

C
(HM 2-2.1)
The correct answer is: “4”—indicates flammable solids

Question 11

You are a company officer working in Ladder 4 when you respond to a report of fire on the tracks of a subway line at 1200 hours on a day tour. On arrival at the station, you determine that the Metrocard assigned to Ladder 4 is missing as you cannot locate it on the apparatus. When you return to quarters, you would be most correct to immediately notify who regarding the missing Metrocard?
Select one:
a. FDOC
b. MTA NYC Transit
c. FDNY Resource Center
d. Public Transportation Safety Unit

Answer 11

C
You are a company officer working in Ladder 4 when you respond to a report of fire on the tracks of a subway line at 1200 hours on a day tour. On arrival at the station, you determine that the Metrocard assigned to Ladder 4 is missing as you cannot locate it on the apparatus. When you return to quarters, you would be most correct to immediately notify who regarding the missing Metrocard?
Select one:
a. FDOC
b. MTA NYC Transit
c. FDNY Resource Center
d. Public Transportation Safety Unit

Question 12

Which one of the following notifications was the most correct action for a company officer to take based on the circumstances indicated below?
Select one:
a. BITS was immediately notified by telephone at 1400 hours on a business day regarding the preferences of charges against a member
b. The Inspector General was immediately notified by telephone at 1000 hours on a business day regarding the dangerous misuse of an Engine apparatus
c. The Inspector General was immediately notified regarding a theft from quarters by a FDNY employee by calling FDOC at 2200 hours and requesting the IG’s on-call supervisor
d. BITS was notified in writing regarding a physical altercation among members

Answer 12

C
(AUC 268—2, 2.1.10, 3.1.1, 3.1.2)
The correct answer is: The Inspector General was immediately notified regarding a theft from quarters by a FDNY employee by calling FDOC at 2200 hours and requesting the IG’s on-call supervisor

Question 13

You are an officer operating in an apartment on the floor above the fire in a NFP multiple dwelling. Because you have determined that fire has not communicated to the floor above at this time, you would be correct to think that to facilitate search operations?
Select one:
a. No horizontal ventilation may be conducted on the floor above until a charged hose line is advancing on the fire floor within the fire area and extinguishing fire
b. Limited horizontal ventilation may be conducted on the floor above
c. Unlimited horizontal ventilation may be conducted on the floor above before a charged hose line is advancing on the fire floor within the fire area and extinguishing fire
d. No horizontal ventilation may be conducted on the floor above until a charged hose line is advancing in the apartment on the floor above

Answer 13

B
(FFP-Vent—8.3.1)
The correct answer is: Limited horizontal ventilation may be conducted on the floor above

Question 14

A Company Officer drilling on use of the Portable Partner Saw with a Carbide Tip Blade would be most correct to state that?
Select one:
a. To begin a cut, run the engine at low rpm’s when first contacting the material to be cut
b. Carbide Tip Blades may be used on gravel and tar covered roofs, wood flooring, light sheet metal and metal security doors
c. A carbide tip blade should be placed out of service if there are 2 or more tips broken on a 12-tooth blade
d. Using a slight back and forth motion while cutting will widen a cut and help prevent binding of the carbide tip blade

Answer 14

D
(TB Tools 9—App 1—2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3)
The correct answer is: Using a slight back and forth motion while cutting will widen a cut and help prevent binding of the carbide tip blade

Question 15

Captain Tweet is discussing the FDNY’s Social Media Policy with members of Engine 100. He was most correct when he stated that a request for authorization of a Department-related social media site should be submitted to the?
Select one:
a. Office of Diversity and Inclusion
b. Equal Employment Opportunity Office
c. Office of Public Information
d. Chief of Department

Answer 15

C
(PAID 1-13—4.1.2)
The correct answer is: Office of Public Information

Question 16

Regarding the preparation of the EBF-4 by a company officer, it would be most correct to state that?
Select one:
a. The Intranet EBF-4 should be completed immediately after the start of the tour by an incoming officer, whether the unit is in quarters or not
b. When a company receives a response before the end of a tour and is subsequently operating at an incident after the start of the next tour, the officer should use the In-Rig EBF-4 to complete the EBF-4 as soon as possible.
c. The Intranet EBF-4 can only be filled out for the current tour
d. The In-Rig EBF-4 must be used every Monday on the 9 x 6 tour, instead of using the EBF-4 application

Answer 16

B
(AUC 346—2.1, 2.3, 6.1, 6.6)
The correct answer is: When a company receives a response before the end of a tour and is subsequently operating at an incident after the start of the next tour, the officer should use the In-Rig EBF-4 to complete the EBF-4 as soon as possible.

Question 17

n Officer from Ladder 111 who was conducting drill on EFAS—the Electronic Fireground Accountability System, was correct when he stated?
Select one:
a. The member monitoring EFAS should call the IC on the HT by stating their unit and the radio designation of EFAS—“L111 EFAS to Command”
b. Upon arrival of the FAST Unit, an EFAS trained member designated at roll call shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS, and monitor both the EFAS and the Battalion FAST Unit HT
c. When a member utilizes their Emergency Alert Button, their identity line will be highlighted in EFAS in yellow on both the “RADIO STATUS” and “MAYDAYS” areas showing their company, position and name.
d. When a member utilizes their Emergency Alert Button, the apparatus MDT will print a hard copy showing the company, position and name of the member

Answer 17

B
(Comm 9—Add 3—2.2, 2.3, 5.1.1, 5.1.2)
The correct answer is: Upon arrival of the FAST Unit, an EFAS trained member designated at roll call shall report to the Battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS, and monitor both the EFAS and the Battalion FAST Unit HT

Question 18

A Company Officer is reviewing entries in a Company Journal made since her last set of day tours. Which flagging column entry should she know was entered correctly?
Select one:
a. HF
b. RPR
c. ML
d. CMP

Answer 18

B
(Journal Entries -Pg 8)
The correct answer is: RPR

Question 19

ou are a Captain Gabby working in Ladder 99 and have responded as the FAST Unit to a 10-75 in a 4-story MD. While monitoring your HT, you hear an Emergency Alert activation involving the Roof FF from Ladder 100. In this situation, you would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. Your HT will show on the Main Display “EA Received LAD 100-Roof” in Orange/Amber and hold that display for approximately 5 seconds
b. If the Ladder 100 Roof FF speaks while his EAB is activated, the words “Emergency Call-Lad 100-Roof” will appear on your Main Display
c. If you miss the Emergency Alert activation on your radio, you can view the RECENT CALLS LIST which will display the most recent to the previous 12 calls
d. When viewing the RECENT CALLS LIST, calls that display an Amber circle indicate that they were EA activated

Answer 19

B
(Comm 11 Page 11-15—11-17)
The correct answer is: If the Ladder 100 Roof FF speaks while his EAB is activated, the words “Emergency Call-Lad 100-Roof” will appear on your Main Display

Question 20

You are Lieutenant Cole, covering a day tour in Engine 68 when you respond 1st due to a fire in a High-Rise FPMD on the 12th floor. During hoseline operations, FF Sanchez, the Control FF gives an Urgent Message that the Digital In-Line Gauge is rapidly flashing “Lo-batt”. In this situation, you would be most correct to think?
Select one:
a. The Gauge has entered the sleep mode
b. The Gauge will power off in 5 minutes
c. There is approximately 10 minutes of battery life left
d. The batteries are still good for another 90 minutes

Answer 20

B
(Eng Ops)
The correct answer is: There is approximately 10 minutes of battery life left

Question 21

Engine 92 is operating at a 3rd alarm in an H-Type MD where the IC has ordered them to use the cockloft nozzle to stop the raging cockloft fire. In this situation, they would be correct to think that when using the cockloft nozzle?
Select one:
a. The two ½” Outer Stream Tips increase the reach of the stream over 60 feet
b. The cockloft nozzle flows 180 gpm at normal pressure
c. The configuration of the two ½” outer stream tips reduces back pressure
d. The cockloft nozzle should be supplied with 80 psi at the nozzle

Answer 21

A
(Eng Ops)
The correct answer is: The two ½” Outer Stream Tips increase the reach of the stream over 60 feet

Question 22

Which one of the following situations is indicative of a major gas emergency?
Select one:
a. 10 % LEL in an unvented manhole
b. 20 % LEL in a vented sewer
c. Gas present in two manholes
d. Minor damage to a Master Meter

Answer 22

C
(Natural Gas–5)
The correct answer is: Gas present in two manholes

Question 23

Captain Klobachar is working in Ladder 100, a Water Rescue Unit, when they arrive first at the scene of a confirmed victim in the ocean in Brooklyn. In this situation, the Captain would be correct to think that a rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore when they?
Select one:
a. Place one hand on top of either one of their shoulders
b. Place one hand on top of their head
c. Have one arm waving in the air
d. Have one arm pointing towards the beach

Answer 23

B
(WR 2—6.1.1)
The correct answer is: Place one hand on top of their head

Question 24

Aerial Ladder 102 arrives first at a fire blowing out two front windows on the 3rd floor of a 4-story Brownstone building. Regarding Ladder 102’s operations at this fire, it would be most correct to state?
Select one:
a. The preferred access for the Roof FF to the roof is to use an adjoining building
b. If the Roof FF uses L102’s aerial ladder for roof access, he should assist the LCC in setting up the apparatus for the operation
c. If the Roof FF determines that a trapped occupant in the rear requires a LSR rescue, he should contact the 1st OV for assistance and the 1st OV should immediately proceed to the roof
d. The LCC should immediately vent all windows on the top floor

Answer 24

B
(FFP—Brownstone—Pages 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
The correct answer is: If the Roof FF uses L102’s aerial ladder for roof access, he should assist the LCC in setting up the apparatus for the operation

Question 25

Which one of the following “Emergency Communications” would be the most correct for a member to transmit on the fireground?
Select one:
a. “Mayday-Collapse Feared”
b. “Mayday-Collapsed Member”
c. “Urgent-Missing Member Located”
d. “Urgent-We have a Gypsum Roof”

Answer 25

D
(Comm 9—Pgs 1-12)
The correct answer is: “Urgent-We have a Gypsum Roof”

Question 26

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a fire on the top floor of a 4-story, Old Law Tenement Type Row Frame building with 4 windows per floor. On arrival, fire is found lapping out of two front windows on the top floor from the railroad flat on the exposure 2 side of the building. There are 5 buildings in this row, and the fire building is the middle building. In this situation, which member operated correctly?

[Exposure] [Exposure] [Fire Bldg] [Exposure] [Exposure]

Select one:
a. The first arriving OV took a saw and 6’ hook to the roof, then descended the rear fire escape to when teamed up, provide VEIS in the fire apartment
b. Because aerial ladders were being used for removals, the first Roof FF took Exposure 4, the least exposed side, to the roof.
c. The second ladder company inside team went immediately to the top floor of exposure two, the most severe exposure, to operate on the top floor, including examination of the cockloft
d. The second arriving Roof FF brought a saw and 6’ halligan hook to the roof of the fire building. After assisting in venting the roof, she made examination holes in the returns of exposure 2, which were very close to the fire location

Answer 26

D
(FFP—Row Frames—Pages 36, 39, 41, 45)
The correct answer is: The second arriving Roof FF brought a saw and 6’ halligan hook to the roof of the fire building. After assisting in venting the roof, she made examination holes in the returns of exposure 2, which were very close to the fire location

Question 27

A Ladder Officer discussing construction features at Place of Worship fires was correct when he stated that?
Select one:
a. The attic vent is typically located on the front or rear of the long side of a Place of Worship. When located in the front, it will be a few feet below the Rose Window
b. When fire is located within the large open area of a Place of Worship, the first priority of a Tower Ladder stream is water application into the attic vent in order to confine the fire
c. High vaulted ceilings may be 60 feet or more in height making the use of thermal imaging cameras a must in order to evaluate heat and fire conditions above
d. The height of high vaulted ceilings requires the use of 1 ¾” hose to adequately reach the ceiling and apply water

Answer 27

C
(FFP—Places of Worship—3.2, 3.7)
The correct answer is: High vaulted ceilings may be 60 feet or more in height making the use of thermal imaging cameras a must in order to evaluate heat and fire conditions above

Question 28

Captain Warren is working a 9 x 6 tour on a Monday in Engine 65 when she sees in the daybook that E65 is scheduled for Operation Sidewalk at 1400 hours at PS 53. In this situation, the Captain would be most correct to think that?
Select one:
a. Engine 65 will be assigned to this event for 90 minutes
b. Engine 65 will be in service by radio and respond to alarms at the Officer’s discretion
c. Operation Sidewalk will not be cancelled if a Signal 10-51 is transmitted
d. If Operation Sidewalk is cancelled, the Captain must notify both PS 53 and the Fire Safety Education Unit

Answer 28

D
(AUC 4 — 3.3)
The correct answer is: If Operation Sidewalk is cancelled, the Captain must notify both PS 53 and the Fire Safety Education Unit

Question 29

First alarm units are responding to a report of a major brush fire in Staten Island where the dispatcher has loaded up the box. In this situation, they would be correct to think?
Select one:
a. During initial attack operations engines should always hook up to a working hydrant, unless there are exposure concerns
b. Water curtains are generally an effective way to protect exposures
c. No responding unit should self-commit to operations, unless a structure is exposed
d. Hose streams should be alternated between the burning brush and the flames burning above

Answer 29

C
(AUC 151—5.1.2, 5.4.2, 5.4.13, 5.4.17)
The correct answer is: No responding unit should self-commit to operations, unless a structure is exposed

Question 30

A ladder officer was discussing the removal of members in distress by the FAST Unit at drill. The officer was most correct when he stated that?
Select one:
a. The Drag Rescue device is designed for both horizontal drags and vertical lifts
b. The Drag Rescue device may only be used for horizontal drags or for dragging a member up a flight of stairs
c. Nylon tubular webbing may be used for either dragging victims or vertical lifts
d. Nylon tubular webbing should only be used for dragging a victim; no vertical lifts should be attempted

Answer 30

D
(MMID—Chap 3—Add 2—2.1)
The correct answer is: Nylon tubular webbing should only be used for dragging a victim; no vertical lifts should be attempted

Question 31

Members arriving at the scene of a fire in a Loft building should know which structural feature below is described incorrectly?
Select one:
a. Mill Lofts, also known as Heavy Timber lofts, have four exterior walls that are load bearing
b. An indicator of a full sidewalk vault in an older cast-iron loft building is a large piece of granite stone covering the sidewalk to the curb line
c. When elevator shafts face the street in loft buildings, any window serving the shaft is required to display an “ELEVATOR” sign across the outer portion of the window
d. Quoins on the outline of buildings provide firefighters with a visual contrast to neighboring buildings on exposure 2 and 4 allowing members to accurately discern the width of the building

Answer 31

C
(FFP—Lofts—4.3.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.23)
The correct answer is: When elevator shafts face the street in loft buildings, any window serving the shaft is required to display an “ELEVATOR” sign across the outer portion of the window

Question 32

Engine 69 and Ladder 28 respond to a reported manhole fire. On arrival, they see smoke pushing from a manhole under pressure. Which action would be most correct for them to consider?
Select one:
a. They should transmit a 10-25 Code 2, which will trigger the immediate dispatch of a utility emergency crew
b. They should stretch a precautionary hose line with a fog nozzle, but only operate the line directly into the manhole if requested by a Con Ed employee at the scene
c. They should order the response of the utility company and request an expected time of arrival
d. They should move vehicles located in the danger area away from the manhole

Answer 32

C
(AUC 180—1.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5)
The correct answer is: They should order the response of the utility company and request an expected time of arrival

Question 33

Which one of the following tactical operations is one of the FDNY core competencies under the Citywide Incident Management System?
Select one:
a. Evacuation of outdoor areas like streets and parks
b. Water and ice—search and rescue
c. Investigation of a major case of arson
d. Life Safety Operations at a suspected terrorist Haz-Mat incident

Answer 33

D
(AUC 276—2.1, 2.2)
The correct answer is: Life Safety Operations at a suspected terrorist Haz-Mat incident

Question 34

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a major subway derailment where the IC requests selected company officers to operate on Channel 14 in order to utilize the NYC Transit repeater system. Which point would be the most correct thought for these officers to consider?
Select one:
a. Channel 14 is also known as Subway 1, and works as a 5-watt channel, but does not support the emergency alert feature
b. Any member operating on Channel 14 must be teamed with another HT equipped member operating on Channel 14
c. Channel 14 will not support multiple messages transmitted at the same time; multiple transmissions will be unreadable
d. Members using Channel 14 successfully, who then encounter signs of repeater failure on the repeater channel, should immediately switch back to HT Channel 1

Answer 34

C
(AUC 207 Add 16—1, 4.4, 5.2)
The correct answer is: Channel 14 will not support multiple messages transmitted at the same time; multiple transmissions will be unreadable

Question 35

At a building collapse, the priority of Engine companies from highest to least priority is?
Select one:
a. Protect the exposures; Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris; Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse
b. Protect the exposures; Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse; Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris,
c. Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris; Protect the exposures; Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse
d. Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris; Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse; Protect the exposures

Answer 35

C
(FFP—Collapse—7.1)
The correct answer is: Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris; Protect the exposures; Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse

Question 36

An Officer discussing the issue of clutter at fire operations with members at drill was correct when he stated that?
Select one:
a. The term Collyer’s mansion may only be used when there is a serious clutter condition
b. The degree of clutter shall be communicated by the terminology—”Small Clutter”, “Medium Clutter” and “Large Clutter”
c. “Medium Clutter” conditions are indicated when there is a complete blockage of entrances and interior pathways
d. An entry should be made by officers completing a NYFIRS report when clutter conditions have impacted operations

Answer 36

D
(SB 92—2.2, 2.3, 3.1)
The correct answer is: An entry should be made by officers completing a NYFIRS report when clutter conditions have impacted operations

Question 37

You are a Company Officer working in Engine 33 who arrives on the scene of a terrorist act where the IC orders all units to switch their HT’s to the encrypted tactical channel. In this situation, you would be most correct to believe that?
Select one:
a. You should switch your HT to HT-10 / TAC SEC
b. After switching to the correct encrypted channel, you must activate encryption by use of the concentric switch at the base of the channel selector knob
c. When receiving secured transmissions, your Transmit / Receive LED will be blinking amber
d. Encrypted channels may only be monitored on an apparatus based EFAS

Answer 37

C
(Comm 11—Page 11-7, Add 3)
The correct answer is: When receiving secured transmissions, your Transmit / Receive LED will be blinking amber

Question 38

Ladder 142 responds to a 10-77 as the Vent Support Unit for a fire on the 15th floor of a 26-story HRFPMD. The IC directs the Officer to set up two fans to pressurize the attack stairwell as the wind impacted fire has still not been knocked down. In this situation, the officer would be most correct to set up fans blowing into the stairwell?
Select one:
a. Four feet from the attack stair doors on the ground floor and the 14th floor, with an angle tilt of 80 degrees
b. Three feet from the attack stair doors on the ground floor and the 12th floor, with an angle tilt of 80 degrees
c. Five feet from the attack stair doors on the ground floor and the 12th floor, with an angle tilt of 80 degrees
d. Six feet from the attack stair doors on the ground floor and the 12th floor, with an angle tilt of 60 degrees

Answer 38

C
(AUC 349—7.2, 7.3)
The correct answer is: Five feet from the attack stair doors on the ground floor and the 12th floor, with an angle tilt of 80 degrees

Question 39

Engine 241 and Ladder 109 respond to a report of a car with an unconscious individual inside. On arrival, they note a large amount of tape around the windows and doors of the vehicle with a male civilian slumped over inside, indicating a likely chemical suicide incident. In this situation, they would be correct to?
Select one:
a. Be aware that the primary hazard is skin absorption of chemical products
b. Transmit a 10-80 No Code
c. Stretch a charged hoseline with a fog nozzle, which will be primarily utilized for vapor dispersal
d. If the victim is responsive after removal, remove his clothing and flush him with copious amounts of water

Answer 39

D
(HM 11—2, 4, 4.1)
The correct answer is: If the victim is responsive after removal, remove his clothing and flush him with copious amounts of water

Question 40

Ladder 9 arrives at the scene of a fire in an ABR Public School where the principal informs the Officer on arrival that the non-ambulatory students are located in the Holding Area on the 4th floor of the building. In this situation, the Ladder Officer should know that?
Select one:
a. The windows in the Holding Area must, when opened, provide an area free of obstructions that is at least 32 inches wide by 40 inches high
b. Window sills on windows designated for removal in the Holding Area must be painted white, inside and outside
c. Windows in the Holding Area that are designated for removal, shall have a sign attached outside on the top window pane that reads “F.D. Holding Area”
d. Interior doors leading to Holding Area(s) shall be provided with a sign that reads “Holding Area” in red letters on a white background

Answer 40

D
(AUC 277-4)
The correct answer is: Interior doors leading to Holding Area(s) shall be provided with a sign that reads “Holding Area” in red letters on a white background

Question 41

You are a ladder officer that has arrived first at the scene of Haz-Mat incident, where there is an unusual odor in a college science lab reported. As you investigate, you note an NFPA 704 Diamond sign on the entrance door with the number “2” in the yellow diamond area. You would be most correct to believe that this number indicates?
Select one:
a. A health hazard that is slightly hazardous
b. A health hazard that is hazardous
c. A reactivity hazard where violent chemical change may occur
d. A reactivity hazard where shock and heat may detonate

Answer 41

C
(ERP—Pg 41)
The correct answer is: A reactivity hazard where violent chemical change may occur

Question 42

Regarding the use of the Probationary Firefighter Training Notebook, it would incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. Members who have had their probationary period extended, shall continue to maintain their Training Notebooks for a period of time equal to their extended probation
b. Probationary Firefighters shall review their Training Notebook monthly, initialing and dating it at the time of review in blue or black ink
c. Officers on duty must review the Training Notebook each tour the member works, initialing and dating the notebook in red ink
d. Probationary firefighters shall document all leaves other than regular leaves in their Training Notebook, entering the date the leave started and ended.

Answer 42

B
(AUC 323—Add 2—1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1)
The correct answer is: Probationary Firefighters shall review their Training Notebook monthly, initialing and dating it at the time of review in blue or black ink

Question 43

Engine 45 arrives at a 26-story, 100’ x 100’, MD where they extinguish a compactor fire on the 2nd floor. A hand-stretch is used because the standpipe system is completely out of service and cannot be supplied. After extinguishing the fire, Engine 45 determines that building management never notified the FDNY regarding the OOS system that they were working on. In this situation, the Officer would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Issue an FDNY Summons to have the standpipe system restored forthwith
b. Place a blue disc on the affected Siamese connections
c. Serve an immediate summons for failure to notify
d. Advise building management that they may perform the required fire watch for the first 8 hours before needing fireguards

Answer 43

C
(AUC 5—Ch 2, Add 4—3.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.5.6)
The correct answer is: Serve an immediate summons for failure to notify

Question 44

First alarm units are operating at a Radiological emergency where they are getting readings of 20 Rem/hr at a distance of 10 feet away from a broken package. In this situation, they would be correct to think that at 20 feet away, the readings will most likely be?
Select one:
a. 20 Rem / hr
b. 10 Rem / hr
c. 5 Rem / hr
d. 2 Rem / hr

Answer 44

C
(ERP 4—Page 14)
The correct answer is: 5 Rem / hr

Question 45

You are an officer working a day tour in E315 when at 1415 hours you are dispatched to an active shooter incident to utilize your ballistic vests and helmets as part of a Rescue Task Force. When operating in the Rescue Task Force, you would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. The only medical supplies you should bring are tourniquets, hemostatic agents, occlusive dressings and oxygen
b. You as the fire officer should be on the TAC-U Channel, while all other firefighters and EMS members in the RTF are on the Warm Zone Tactical Channel
c. As the Rescue Task Force Leader, you should be closest to the three SRG members leading the Rolling “T” formation
d. The EMS Officer or highest medical authority on the RTF must prioritize the medical actions of the RTF

Answer 45

D
(ERP 3A—11.4.1, 11.4.2, 11.6.1, 11.7.2, App A—Pg 3)
The correct answer is: The EMS Officer or highest medical authority on the RTF must prioritize the medical actions of the RTF

Question 46

You are a Lieutenant in a Ladder Company operating at a natural gas leak in an OLT building. You are in the cellar and cannot locate the leak, and there are indications that the leak is coming from an outside, subsurface source. In this situation, you should treat the affected area as a potential blast zone if LEL levels cannot be limited to less than _______, by venting?
Select one:
a. 10 %
b. 20 %
c. 50 %
d. 80 %

Answer 46

A
(Nat Gas - Pg 32)
The correct answer is: 10 %

Question 47

A Company Officer using the MSA Altair Digital Gas Meter would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. In fresh air, the normal sensor reading for LEL is 0.0 %; and the normal sensor reading for oxygen is 21.8 % in fresh air
b. The meter will alarm at 5 % LEL, 19.5 % O2, and 23.5 % O2
c. If the atmosphere is above 100 % LEL, the LCD symbol XXX will be displayed and the meter will enter a Lock Alarm State
d. A series of three large “+” symbols under the O2 icon indicates the atmosphere is above 25% oxygen

Answer 47

C
(Nat Gas Add 2—2.4, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2)
The correct answer is: If the atmosphere is above 100 % LEL, the LCD symbol XXX will be displayed and the meter will enter a Lock Alarm State

Question 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 48

D
(Eng Ops)
The correct answer is: Four

Question 49

A civilian stops by the firehouse while Lieutenant Booker is writing the roll call and complains that she lives in a multiple dwelling two blocks away in apartment 6A, which has no smoke detector. After you determine from members that this building is in your administrative district, you would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Notify the Administrative Battalion of this situation
b. Promptly inspect the complaint when you are finished with the Roll Call
c. Refer the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by calling 311
d. Forward an A-8 referral to FPOSU

Answer 49

C
(AUC 5—Ch 2—Add 5)
The correct answer is: Refer the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by calling 311

Question 50

Ladder 44 is performing overhaul after fire has been knocked down in an OLT apartment. While operating, they would be correct to believe that?
Select one:
a. Lintels in brick walls over exterior doorways and windows should not be removed, unless deeply charred
b. Floor joists and roof joists should not be removed if complete extinguishment can be accomplished in any other manner
c. No material should be thrown into any type of shaft—whether it is narrow or wide
d. The removal of involved materials is not permitted to any shaft—whether it is open or enclosed

Answer 50

B
(Ladders 3—8.13, 9.3, 9.9)
The correct answer is: Floor joists and roof joists should not be removed if complete extinguishment can be accomplished in any other manner

Question 51

ou are a Company Officer operating on a CFR-D response at 0600 hours for a reported individual with a possible cardiac condition. On arrival at the scene, you would be most correct to take which action below?
Select one:
a. If the patient is unstable or potentially unstable, an ETA must be requested from EMS for the responding ambulance
b. A 10-99 shall be transmitted if the Company Officer determines that the unit will likely remain on scene for more than 20 minutes
c. If the patient is found DOA due to dependent lividity or rigor mortis, a PCR must still be completed by the CFRD Unit.
d. If decontamination is required for a member, any PPE, or any equipment, the unit should go in service for fire duty, but advise the Battalion and the Dispatcher that they are not available for CFR-D responses

Answer 51

C
(CFR-2—3.9.3, 3.16.2, 3.19.2, 4.4.5)
The correct answer is: If the patient is found DOA due to dependent lividity or rigor mortis, a PCR must still be completed by the CFRD Unit.

Question 52

A Company Officer drilling on the Beluga Glass Cutting Knife with members was incorrect when he stated that?
Select one:
a. All 2018 and newer automobiles and trucks are required to have laminated safety glass installed throughout their vehicle
b. The Beluga Glass Cutting Knife can be used on automobile windshields and residential hurricane windows. It should not be used on commercial hurricane windows
c. The Beluga cutting head can swivel 360 degrees
d. Depending on the drill speed you select, the Beluga can cut about as fast as you can push it

Answer 52

B
(TB Tools 39—2.1, 2.3, 3.5, 3.9)
The correct answer is: The Beluga Glass Cutting Knife can be used on automobile windshields and residential hurricane windows. It should not be used on commercial hurricane windows

Question 53

You are a Company Officer who arrives at the scene of a fire would know that the building has a combination standpipe / sprinkler system if the caps or the entire Fire Department Connection is painted?
Select one:
a. Red
b. Yellow
c. Green
d. Aluminum

Answer 53

B
(Engine Ops)
The correct answer is: Yellow

Question 54

Members of Ladder 126 are operating at a downed tree emergency where they are utilizing a chain saw. In this situation, they would be correct to know that?
Select one:
a. A circle of danger of at least a 20 feet radius should be established before the commencement of cutting
b. The saw operator, control person and Officer will be the only personnel allowed in the circle of danger
c. Hand signals must be established between the operator, control person and Officer
d. The control member may only remove cutting debris while the operator is cutting if the Officer deems it appropriate

Answer 54

C
(TB Tools 24—4.4)
The correct answer is: Hand signals must be established between the operator, control person and Officer

Question 55

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a vehicle accident where there are two victims trapped in the front seat of a car that hit a tree and is now flipped over and found upside down. In this situation, members should be guided by which point below?
Select one:
a. The Engine Officer and one CFR trained FF should proceed to the scene with a trauma bag and cervical collars, while remaining Engine members stretch and charge a precautionary line
b. When disconnecting the car battery, members should remove the positive terminal first
c. Under no circumstances should the vehicle be righted with victims inside
d. While operating near airbags, members should remain at least 5” from side airbags, 10” from passenger airbags, and 20” from driver airbags

Answer 55

C
(Disentanglement—2.6, 4.1, 4.2.4, 5.2)
The correct answer is: Under no circumstances should the vehicle be righted with victims inside

Question 56

The Heads-Up Display on the Scott 4.5 Positive Pressure SCBA will provide which type of warning to indicate that a member has only one-quarter cylinder remaining?
Select one:
a. A yellow light at the far left flashing ten times a second
b. A red light at the far left flashing ten times a second
c. A red light at the far right flashing once a second
d. A red light at the far right flashing ten times a second

Answer 56

B
(TB SCBA-Pg 13)
The correct answer is: A red light at the far left flashing ten times a second

Question 57

First alarm units arrive at a fire on the 15th floor of an 18-story, Class 2 building. The fire building has multiple staircases to the roof and an adjoining building of the same height attached on the Exposure 4 side. In this situation, it would be most correct for members to think that?
Select one:
a. The 1st Roof FF should bring a halligan, maul / axe and a Life Saving Rope
b. The priority for the 1st and 2nd Roof FF’s to get to their roof position would be to use the adjoining building
c. The 2nd Roof FF should bring a halligan hook, halligan, Life Saving Rope and Life Belt
d. The 2nd Roof FF should bring the Life Saving Rope to the roof

Answer 57

C
(FFP—MDs—8.8.4, 8.8.9)
The correct answer is: The 2nd Roof FF should bring a halligan hook, halligan, Life Saving Rope and Life Belt

Question 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 58

C
(SCBA—Add 8—4.2, 4.3)
The correct answer is: 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

Question 59

Engine 289 arrives at the scene of a fire in the oil burner room of a multiple dwelling where the IC directs them to stretch a foam handline to the cellar using the 125 gpm eductor. In this situation, if the stretch were 8 lengths, they would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Stretch a combination of 2 lengths of 2 ½” hose and 6 lengths of 1 ¾” hose
b. Place the eductor inline, no more than two lengths away from the pumper outlet.
c. Insure the go-gauge needle is in the red position while operating
d. Operate the tip in the extended position if they want to insure an aerated foam blanket is produced

Answer 59

D
(TB Foam—Add 3–2.1)
The correct answer is: Operate the tip in the extended position if they want to insure an aerated foam blanket is produced

Question 60

Which one of the following points concerning DNR Orders is correctly stated?
Select one:
a. If a valid DNR Order is presented after resuscitative efforts have been initiated, resuscitative efforts must still continue
b. A DNR Order shall be disregarded whenever a Physician directs the Order to be disregarded
c. If a valid DNR Order is presented, relief of choking by removing a foreign body would be an inappropriate action
d. If a valid Health Care Proxy is presented, it should be honored by the CFR-D unit

Answer 60

B
(CFR-D Chapter 2—Add 1—4.2, 4.3, 4.6)
The correct answer is: A DNR Order shall be disregarded whenever a Physician directs the Order to be disregarded

Question 61

A Company Officer arriving at the scene of a High Rise Office Building fire would be correct to believe that which of the following systems will automatically recall fireman service elevators?
1. Activation of an HVAC detector
2. Activation of an elevator landing smoke detector
3. Water flow from a sprinkler system
Select one:
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 3

Answer 61

C
(TB Elevators Page 17—5.3.1B)
The correct answer is: 2, 3

Question 62

You are Lieutenant Pelosi, working a 6 x 9 tour in Ladder 33, when you arrive at a serious taxpayer fire and are ordered to the roof to provide ventilation. In this situation, you would be most correct to think that?
Select one:
a. When cutting the roof, a hole that is at least 6’ x 6’ is recommended
b. If it is discovered that the roof is supported by lightweight open web steel joists, members should immediately notify the Roof Sector Supervisor and the IC, not perform any ventilation, and evacuate the roof
c. If the roof decking is a gypsum roof, as indicated by a white powdery residue while cutting with a saw, members should limit their actions to removal of skylights and scuttle covers
d. As the Roof Sector Supervisor, you can start a trench cut, insuring it is at least 3’ wide, if you feel it is necessary. It is mandatory to immediately notify the IC of these actions.

Answer 62

D
(FFP-Taxpayers—5.5.16, 5.5.26 E, H, 5.6.4)
The correct answer is: As the Roof Sector Supervisor, you can start a trench cut, insuring it is at least 3’ wide, if you feel it is necessary. It is mandatory to immediately notify the IC of these actions.

Question 63

Captain Biden was discussing assignments at a fire on the 20th floor of a 40-story High Rise Fireproof MD with the members of Engine 54 and Ladder 4. In which statement was the boss incorrect?
Select one:
a. The 1st Roof FF should bring a halligan, hydra ram and KO Curtain. He will proceed to the apartment above the fire via the attack stairway
b. The 1st LCC should deliver the LSR to the floor above if the Roof FF has called for it.
c. The 2nd Roof FF should bring a 6’ halligan hook, axe, LSR and Life Belt. She will proceed to the apartment above the fire via the attack stairway
d. The 3rd Roof FF shall proceed to the apartment directly above the fire with a KO Curtain in addition to his normal tool complement

Answer 63

C
(FFP—MDs—6.14.4, 6.14.5, 6.15.4, 6.16.4)
The correct answer is: The 2nd Roof FF should bring a 6’ halligan hook, axe, LSR and Life Belt. She will proceed to the apartment above the fire via the attack stairway

Question 64

A Company Officer was discussing proper procedures while operating a Tower Ladder apparatus. In which point did he instruct members correctly?
Select one:
a. The Tower Ladder Intercom system shall be tested daily and at the initial stages of placing the tower ladder into operation
b. When operating either a 75’ or 95’ Tower Ladder, a 6’ hook may be used as a gauge to determine if outriggers will clear all obstructions
c. The preferred placement of manual pins for both jacks and outriggers is the highest slot or hole available once extended
d. The Pedestal firefighter should, in most cases, perform delicate movements.

Answer 64

D
(Tower Lad Ch 1-Pgs 4, 6, 8)
The correct answer is: The Pedestal firefighter should, in most cases, perform delicate movements.

Question 65

Engine 305 and Ladder 151 arrive at the scene of a car fire at 0300 hours on the Grand Central Parkway and are setting up cones and flares to protect members on scene. Due to the light traffic conditions, they expect cars passing by to reach speeds of 70 mph. In this situation, they would be most correct to place the furthest flare?
Select one:
a. 490 feet away, at the edge of the roadway
b. 490 feet away, 2 feet from the edge of the roadway
c. 550 feet away, at the edge of the roadway
d. 550 feet away, 2 feet from the edge of the roadway

Answer 65

D
(TB Fires 8—Page 6)
The correct answer is: 550 feet away, 2 feet from the edge of the roadway