FT 5/25 Flashcards

1
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You are a Lieutenant that arrives at the scene of a High-Rise Office building fire where the elevators all have Fireman Service. The Fire Safety Director informs you that he has recalled the elevators in Bank “A”. You find all the elevator doors closed and the lobby keyed switch in the Firemen Service position. In this situation, in order to open the elevator car doors in Bank “A” it would be most correct for you to place the lobby keyed switch?
Select one:
a. Momentarily into the “Normal” position, then back to Firemen Service
b. Into the “Normal” position
c. Momentarily into the “Normal” position, then directly to the “Door Open” position
d. Into the “Door Open” position

A

A
(TB Elev 5.3.1 C)
The correct answer is: Momentarily into the “Normal” position, then back to Firemen Service

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The “Emergency Stop” Button is operational in what phases of Firemen Service?
Select one:
a. It is not operational in either Phase 1 or Phase 2
b. Phase 2 only
c. Phase 1 only
d. Phase 1 and Phase 2

A

B
(TB Elev 5.3.1-D5, 5.3.3 E)
The correct answer is: Phase 2 only

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  1. In modern Firemen Service elevators (those whose plans for installation were filed after 1980), when the elevator car reaches its terminal floor, it would be incorrect to state that?
    Select one:
    a. The car lights in Firemen Service cars remain on
    b. Firemen Service car and hoistway doors open and remain open
    c. The car lights in Non-Firemen Service car go off
    d. Non-Firemen Service cars and hoistway doors open for one minute and then close
A

D
(TB Elev 5.3.16) (Open and remain open)
The correct answer is: Non-Firemen Service cars and hoistway doors open for one minute and then close

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When operating in a Firemen Service car in Phase 2—the operational phase, it would be incorrect to think that?
Select one:
a. The “Door Close” button is a momentary touch type button
b. After making a floor selection, as soon as the car begins to move, press the “Call Cancel” button
c. An elevator car can be placed on Firemen Service or taken off Firemen Service at any landing
d. When pressing the “Door Open” button, you must keep your finger on this constant pressure button until the door is fully open

A

C
(TB Elev 5.3.2 A-3, 5, 10; 5.3.3 A-1) (Only at the landing where the Lobby Keyed Switch is located)
The correct answer is: An elevator car can be placed on Firemen Service or taken off Firemen Service at any landing

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5
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It is recommended that the “Call Cancel” button be pressed whenever a member enters a car on Firemen Service to clear the floor selection panel of any previous floor selection that may have been made.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

A

B
(TB Elev 5.3.3 C-3)
The correct answer is: Agree

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During fire operations with elevators, it would be correct to state that?
Select one:
a. Do not use an elevator in a bank that serves the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within 7 floors of the fire floor
b. When a fire is confirmed on the 7th floor or below, units should avoid the use of elevators
c. Not more than 7 members are to be permitted in any elevator car
d. The relationship of the elevator to the stairway should be checked at each precautionary stop

A

B
(TB Elev 6.1.10) (elevator reaches within 5 floors, Not more than 6 members, checked at first and last precautionary stop)
The correct answer is: When a fire is confirmed on the 7th floor or below, units should avoid the use of elevators

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Ladder 99 arrives first at a High-Rise Office building which has a confirmed fire on the 35th floor. The “B” elevator bank goes from floors 21-40 and there are access stairs from floors 33 thru 35. In this situation, if Ladder 99 uses an elevator car in the “B” bank, they would be most correct to exit on the?
Select one:
a. 33rd floor or below
b. 34th floor or below
c. 31st floor or below
d. 32nd floor or below

A

C
(TB Elev 6.1.4)
The correct answer is: 31st floor or below

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8
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When operating a hose stream between the car and hoistway door on the floor below to protect trapped persons in an elevator during rescue operations, it would be most correct to use a _____ stream?
Select one:
a. Straight stream
b. 30-degree fog
c. 45 degree fog
d. 60 degree fog stream

A

B
(TB Elev 6.3.1–#9)
The correct answer is: 30-degree fog

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9
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Members shall never take a Firemen Service elevator which services all floors to go above a fire.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

A

B
(TB Elev 6.4.4)
The correct answer is: Agree

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10
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Lieutenant Hatch is using an elevator to the 26th of a HRFPMD for a fire reported in apartment 28F. When arriving on the 26th floor, the car door opens but there is a locked hoistway door. In this situation, the preferred tactic is to?
Select one:
a. Utilize emergency elevator keys if possible
b. Drop down to a floor where exit is possible
c. Remove the hoistway door security lock using forcible entry that causes no damage
d. Remove the hoistway door security lock as long as there will be no bending or warping of the door or door buck

A

B
(TB Elev 6.5.1 D)
The correct answer is: Drop down to a floor where exit is possible

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11
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In a single car blind hoistway emergency access openings shall be provided every ______, but not more than ______ apart?
Select one:
a. 4th floor, 36 feet
b. 3rd floor, 30 feet
c. 3rd floor, 36 feet
d. 2nd floor, 30 feet

A

C
(TB Elev 7.3.2)
The correct answer is: 3rd floor, 36 feet

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12
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Emergency side exit doors in elevator cars, when provided, must line up with the door of the adjacent car and be within _____ of the adjacent car side door?
Select one:
a. 4 feet
b. 5 feet
c. 3 feet
d. 2 feet

A

C
(TB Elev 7.3.3)
The correct answer is: 3 feet

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13
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Units operating at an elevator emergency finding no emergency key provision and a brass tenon plate visible on the upper part of the door on the opposite side of the hinges should know the correct emergency elevator key to use is the?
Select one:
a. Gal Drop Key
b. Z tool
c. Gal Vandal Resistant Key
d. Gal Elevator Pick Tool

A

D
(Emer 3—Add #3)
The correct answer is: Gal Elevator Pick Tool

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14
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Which point below concerning Water Safety Units performing Ice Rescues is incorrect?
Select one:
a. It is not recommended for any unit without a Personal Flotation Device to enter the water
b. Inflatable water rescue hose may be used in a straight line when using the “Reach” method
c. Ladders placed by NYC Parks Department around bodies of water may be used by FDNY members when using the “Reach” method
d. The throw method and reach method should be employed simultaneously

A

A
(WR 3—3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5) (Without a Cold Water Suit)
The correct answer is: It is not recommended for any unit without a Personal Flotation Device to enter the water

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15
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A Water Rescue Unit dispatched to a possible Ice Rescue would be incorrect to think that?
Select one:
a. The Go method is used as soon as properly equipped members are on the scene if the victim has not been rescued
b. A tethered ladder can be useful in distributing a rescuer’s weight
c. The Cold Water Suit is worn over the PFD when wearing both for an ice rescue
d. Primary and Backup rescuers will wear a Cold Water Suit and a PFD, which should be donned at quarters

A

C
(WR 3—4.3.1) (PFD is worn over the Cold Water Suit)
The correct answer is: The Cold Water Suit is worn over the PFD when wearing both for an ice rescue

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16
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Units that are equipped with surfboards shall ensure that fins are removed during which months?
Select one:
a. December 1st to March 1st
b. December 1st to April 1st
c. November 1st to March 1st
d. November 1st to April 1st

A

A
(WR 3—4.3.5 D)
The correct answer is: December 1st to March 1s

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17
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The primary rescuer enter the water and approach a victim at an Ice Rescue from the?
Select one:
a. Side only
b. Side or Rear
c. Side or Front
d. Rear only

A

B
(WR 3—4.3.5 F, H)
The correct answer is: Side or Rear

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18
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Regarding the use of a Secondary Rescuer at Ice Rescue operations it would be incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. The secondary rescuer should stay off the ice unless needed
b. If needed the secondary rescuer will approach from the same angle that the primary rescuer took
c. Whatever method is employed at an ice rescue, a secondary rescuer must be suited up and ready to assist
d. The secondary rescuer can be deployed for additional victims

A

B
(WR 3—4.3.6) (From a different angle)
The correct answer is: If needed the secondary rescuer will approach from the same angle that the primary rescuer took

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19
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For an Ice Rescue where the reach of the tether rope (200 feet) will be exceeded because of the victim location, all of the following ropes may be used with the tether rope to reach past 200 feet except?
Select one:
a. Another tether rope
b. Search Rope
c. Life Saving Rope
d. Utility Rope

A

D
(WR 3—4.3.8)
The correct answer is: Utility Rope

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20
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A Company Officer operating as the IC at an Ice Rescue would be incorrect to think that?
Select one:
a. The borough dispatcher must be notified anytime FDNY members are operating on the ice shelf or have entered the water
b. If the victim has sunken below the ice shelf, a Water Rescue Unit is required
c. Assure the borough dispatcher is initially notified when there is a confirmed victim
d. Any member operating on the ice shelf or in the water must be tethered to the shore

A

B
(WR 3—6.6, 6.7) (Rescue Divers are required)
The correct answer is: If the victim has sunken below the ice shelf, a Water Rescue Unit is required

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21
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Which point is incorrect concerning tides?
Select one:
a. There are 4 tides in 24 hours, two incoming, two outgoing
b. Slack tide is 60 minutes between high and low tides
c. High tides are incoming
d. Low tides are outgoing

A

B
(WR 4—2.2) (45 minutes)
The correct answer is: Slack tide is 60 minutes between high and low tides

22
Q

Which point about currents is inaccurate?
Select one:
a. A member caught in a rip current should swim parallel to the shore until out of the head
b. Long shore currents (Sweep Tide) are currents that move parallel to the shore
c. Rescuers should enter the water downstream of a Long Shore current
d. Rip currents occur when the tide is going out

A

C
(WR 4—2.3, 2.4) (Upstream)
The correct answer is: Rescuers should enter the water downstream of a Long Shore current

23
Q

When a primary rescuer performs a surf rescue, it would be incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. When arriving at the vicinity of the victim, stop before reaching the victim and place the torpedo between the primary rescuer and the victim to assess and reassure the victim
b. D. If the victim is non-ambulatory, the rescuer will hold the torpedo against the victim’s chest
c. If the victim is non-ambulatory grab them from the rear resting the victim’s back on the rescuer’s chest.
d. If the victim is ambulatory, reach out and hold the torpedo along with the victim

A

D
(WR 3 Pg 5) (Hand the torpedo to the victim)
The correct answer is: If the victim is ambulatory, reach out and hold the torpedo along with the victim

24
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When performing a surfboard rescue it would be incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. When pulling the surfboard to shore, members must steadily pull the tether line while also timing the waves
b. The Primary Rescuer shall always enter the water utilizing the torpedo as outlined in Line Rescue
c. If the surfboard is used, the secondary rescuer will enter the water with the tether line attached to the surfboard and the leash attached to their ankle, then paddle out to the Primary Rescuer and victim
d. The victim is positioned on the surfboard with their head towards the back of the board

A

D
(WR 3—Pg 6) (Head towards the front of the board)
The correct answer is: The victim is positioned on the surfboard with their head towards the back of the board

25
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Units arriving at the scene of a water rescue incident where the victim is submerged below the surface would be incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. They should search for a reliable witness
b. One the last location of the victim is confirmed units on scene shall determine the best access point for the entry of the Rescue divers
c. The witness must be kept at their reference point location until the Rescue Company arrives and confirms the victim’s last location with the witness
d. If a witness is located, ensure the witness keeps their reference point.

A

C
(WR 5—2.2, 2.3) (Witness remains at reference point throughout the operation)
The correct answer is: The witness must be kept at their reference point location until the Rescue Company arrives and confirms the victim’s last location with the witness

26
Q

At a Dive Assist operation it would incorrect to think?
Select one:
a. A charged hoseline can be used to cool backup divers, decontaminate divers, or decontaminate victims
b. An Engine shall be dedicated to CFR duties and stage as near as practical to the EMS ambulance
c. A member with binoculars shall watch maritime traffic and members in the water
d. An Engine should hook up to a hydrant and have a hoseline stretched and charged

A

B
(WR 5- 3.4) (Stage near the exit point of the victim / rescuers)
The correct answer is: An Engine shall be dedicated to CFR duties and stage as near as practical to the EMS ambulance

27
Q

Engine 100 is returning from a CFR-D response when they are flagged down by a civilian about two blocks from their firehouse who states the dance hall she just left across the street is overcrowded. The Engine Officer, who is aware that the dance hall is in Ladder 99’s district would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Promptly inspect the dance hall
b. Immediately advise the dispatcher to have the first due Battalion respond to the scene
c. Request the borough dispatcher to immediately advise Ladder 99 regarding this complaint
d. Immediately phone the administrative Battalion Chief

A

D
(Regs 12.1.6)
The correct answer is: Immediately phone the administrative Battalion Chief

28
Q

Engine 100 now receives a complaint regarding suspected fireworks in a commercial building. After inspecting the first floor they find numerous fireworks in the rear of the building. In this situation, they would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Have the company officer retain a large quantity for evidence
b. Notify both the Bureau of Fire Investigation and Bureau of Fire Prevention
c. Have the Haz-Mat Logistics Unit respond for confiscation and disposal
d. Serve an FDNY Summons

A

B
(Regs 12.1.9) (Serve a Criminal summons, retain a small quantity, Police will confiscate and dispose)
The correct answer is: Notify both the Bureau of Fire Investigation and Bureau of Fire Prevention

29
Q

Company Commanders should be aware that field units are required in their administrative districts to annually inspect during each school year, without any request or assistance from the BFP, which of the following educational institution(s)?
Select one:
a. Private Schools K-12
b. Public Schools K-12
c. Charter Schools K-12
d. Colleges / Universities

A

D
(Regs 12—12.1.10, 12.1.11)
The correct answer is: Colleges / Universities

30
Q

After the initial familiarization drill of a K-12 public, private, or charter school has been conducted, units are required to conduct familiarization drills at these schools within _______ from the most recent familiarization drill or annual inspection?
Select one:
a. 24 months
b. 6 months
c. 18 months
d. 12 months

A

A
(Regs 12.1.13)
The correct answer is: 24 months

31
Q

Engines shall carry not less than ____ total lengths of 2 ½” hose rolled or folded and not less than _____ total lengths of 1 ¾” hose rolled or folded hose (one length with a nozzle) on their apparatus?
Select one:
a. 4, 3
b. 3, 3
c. 4, 4
d. 3, 4

A

D
(Regs 13.2.8)
The correct answer is: 3, 4
*4 lengths of 2 1/2 for a 5 FF engine

32
Q

Company commanders shall ensure that on each ______ on the 9 x 6 tour, the operation of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in quarters is conducted for _____ minutes?
Select one:
a. Saturday, 15
b. Saturday, 10
c. Monday, 10
d. Monday, 15

A

D
(Regs 13.2.13, 13.4.13)
The correct answer is: Monday, 15

33
Q

Which point concerning the maintenance of company apparatus and equipment is incorrect?
Select one:
a. The Battalion and Deputy Chief shall be re-notified if a unit apparatus has been out of service for two hours after the original notification of being out of service
b. Warning devices and lights shall be checked each tour following roll calls
c. Units may not respond to fires and emergencies unless they have at least one audible device (siren, air horn…)
d. Hose on apparatus shall be tested semi-annually

A

D
(Regs 13.3.4, 13.3.7, 13.3.8, 13.3.28) (annually)
The correct answer is: Hose on apparatus shall be tested semi-annually

34
Q

When work is being done in the firehouse, it would be most correct to state that?
Select one:
a. The company officer will make journal entries when a private contractor or FDNY civilian employee enters or leave quarters
b. The housewatch FF will make journal entries when a private contractor or FDNY civilian employee enters or leave quarters
c. The company officer will make journal entries when a FDNY civilian employee enters or leaves quarters; Private Contractors must make entries in their own handwriting
d. The housewatch FF will make journal entries when a private contractor enters or leaves quarters; FDNY civilian employee must make entries in their own handwriting

A

D
(Regs 15.2.1 H, 19.1.11)
The correct answer is: The housewatch FF will make journal entries when a private contractor enters or leaves quarters; FDNY civilian employee must make entries in their own handwriting

35
Q

Which one of the following must be retained for 20 years?
Select one:
a. Office Record Journal
b. Company Journal
c. Department Orders
d. Fire Record Journal

A

B
(Regs 15.2.1)
The correct answer is: Company Journal

36
Q

When a member reports a loss of their badge or I.D. Card, a report shall be forwarded forthwith by?
Select one:
a. The member to the Bureau of Investigations and Trials
b. The Officer on duty to the Bureau of Personnel
c. The member to the Bureau of Personnel
d. The Officer on duty to the Bureau of Investigations and Trials

A

B
(Regs 16.2.6)
The correct answer is: The Officer on duty to the Bureau of Personnel

37
Q

A Company Officer should be aware that which one of the following points is correct?
Select one:
a. The quantity of diesel fuel and heating fuel in the storage tanks shall be determined immediately after the 0900 hours and 1800 hours roll call
b. Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after 2000 hours
c. Visits of school children or scout troops to firehouses shall not exceed one hour and shall be conducted between 0900 hours and 1700 hours
d. The water level in steam boilers shall be checked at daily

A

C
Regs 19.1.5, 19.1.7, 19.2.1, 19.2.14) (shall be checked at 0900 and 1800, 0900 only, after 2200 hours)
The correct answer is: Visits of school children or scout troops to firehouses shall not exceed one hour and shall be conducted between 0900 hours and 1700 hours

38
Q

An Officer receives a call from a school teacher who wants to visit the firehouse with her third grade class this week. The Officer should advise the teacher after selecting a date that there needs to be one adult supervisor for every _____ students?
Select one:
a. 15
b. 30
c. 20
d. 4

A

A
(Regs 19.2.14)
The correct answer is: 15

39
Q

An Officer receives a call from a Boy Scout Leader who wants to visit the firehouse with his troop next week. The Officer should advise the Scout Leader after selecting a date that there needs to be one adult supervisor for every _____ scouts?
Select one:
a. 30
b. 15
c. 20
d. 4

A

C
(Regs 19.2.14)
The correct answer is: 20

40
Q

The FDNY Medical Officer must be notified by a Company Officer for?
Select one:
a. All injuries and all exposures
b. All injuries and all exposures, except non biological exposures with no symptoms
c. All injuries, except minor injuries and all exposures, except non biological exposures with no symptoms
d. All injuries, except minor injuries and all exposures

A

B
(SB 7—2.1, 2.2)
The correct answer is: All injuries and all exposures, except non biological exposures with no symptoms

41
Q

Which one of the following could be classified as a Minor Injury?
Select one:
a. A member falls 10 feet off a ladder where he blacks out for 5 seconds from the fall. Minor contusions are found on his body
b. First degree burn
c. Laceration requiring 3 stitches
d. Strained wrist with minor swelling

A

B
(SB 7—1.3)
The correct answer is: First degree burn

42
Q

Members respond to a “Fever-Cough” CFRD response where one member is exposed to airborne infectious pathogens when his face protection fell off as he was doing CPR on the victim. Upon return to quarters, the member starts getting aches and pains and develops a low fever. In this situation, the officer should complete an?
Select one:
a. Injury report
b. Injury or Exposure report, either one will suffice
c. Exposure report
d. Injury and Exposure report

A

D
(SB 7—2.2.1)
The correct answer is: Injury and Exposure report

43
Q

When preparing injury / exposure reports it would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. All available injury / exposure information must be initiated and submitted within 72 hours with or without the member’s signature and / or narrative
b. Biological exposures must be entered into CIRS immediately
c. To initiate a report from a response, enter the 9-digit FDID number
d. On a non-response enter all 0’s and provide the address or cross streets where the injury / exposure occurred

A

B
(SB 7—3.4) (16 digit FDID #, enter all 9’s, within 7 days)
The correct answer is: Biological exposures must be entered into CIRS immediately

44
Q

Any injury / exposure reports that are not initiated and submitted within 7 days from the date of the injury / exposure require a CIRS-1 report forwarded through the chain of command to the?
Select one:
a. Chief of Safety
b. Bureau of Health Services
c. Borough Commander
d. Chief of Operations

A

A
(SB 7—4.1)
The correct answer is: Chief of Safety

45
Q

It would be incorrect to state that Group Reporting for exposures is permitted on CIRS for multiple members if?
Select one:
a. They have no symptoms from the exposure
b. The exposure for all members is identical
c. They are assigned to the same unit
d. They had a biological exposure

A

D
(SB 7—4.6) (Non-biological only)
The correct answer is: They had a biological exposure

46
Q

You are a Lieutenant covering a vacation leave spot in Ladder 99. During your 3-week stay you go to a lot of 10-75’s where members suffer many injuries. When preparing reports as per Safety Bulletin 7, you would be correct to know that which of the following injury report(s) must also be endorsed and signed by the Company Commander?
Select one:
a. Smoke Injury reports
b. Burn Injury reports
c. Multiple Member Injury reports
d. Heat exhaustion reports

A

C
(SB 7—5.3)
The correct answer is: Multiple Member Injury reports

47
Q

Company officers should be aware that CIRS should be accessed _______ by field units?
Select one:
a. Daily
b. Monday thru Friday only, on the 9 x 6 tour
c. Every Tour

A

A
(SB 7—6.1)
The correct answer is: Daily

48
Q

It would be correct to state that the New York State Department of Labor Log Summary Report of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses shall be?
Select one:
a. Posted on a notice board accessible to all employees from January 1st thru March 30th
b. Given to all employees on February 1st
c. Given to all employees on January 1st
d. Posted on a notice board accessible to all employees from February 1st thru April 30th

A

D
(SB 7—Add 1)
The correct answer is: Posted on a notice board accessible to all employees from February 1st thru April 30th

49
Q

If a Safety and Health inspector from the NYS Department of Labor enters a firehouse for an inspection and requests that the officer produce the Log of Work-Related Injuries and illnesses, the officer on duty should?
Select one:
a. Provide the inspector with the log after receiving approval thru the chain of command
b. Provide the inspector with the log
c. Refer the inspector to the FDNY OSHA Unit
d. Refer the inspector to the FDNY Safety Command

A

C
(SB 7—Add 1—1.5)
The correct answer is: Refer the inspector to the FDNY OSHA Unit

50
Q

A multiple member injury report must be forwarded to the ___________ when _____ or more members suffer injuries at the same incidents resulting in medical leave that tour?
Select one:
a. Chief of Operations, Three
b. Chief of Safety, Four
c. Chief of Safety, Four
d. Chief of Safety, Three

A

A
(SB 7—Add 2—1.3)
The correct answer is: Chief of Operations, Three