FT 9/7

Question 1

First alarm units arrive at an emergency in a building where a high-pressure steam riser in the wall of the building has failed and created serious steam conditions. In this situation, members would be correct to think?
Select one:
a. Members should shut all of the steam valves inside of the steam control room
b. In an emergency, members may shut the Outside Service Valve
c. Steam temperatures in a supplied building can be as high as 900 degrees Fahrenheit
d. Steam pipes inside of buildings are typically insulated with asbestos

Answer 1

D
(EP - Steam — 2.2, 4.4)
The correct answer is: Steam pipes inside of buildings are typically insulated with asbestos

Question 2

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. Combustible Liquids
c. Flammable Solids
d. Oxidizers

Answer 2

C
(HM 2 2.1)
The correct answer is: Flammable Solids

Question 3

What code should be transmitted when there are several vehicles involved in an accident with numerous patients?
Select one:
a. 10-75
b. 10-24
c. 10-23
d. 10-60

Answer 3

A
(Disentanglement 3.2.2)
The correct answer is: 10-75

Question 4

The officer and members of Ladder 321 were recently 1st due at a fire in a vacant private dwelling. After the fire the officer asked his members to each state a correct ladder company operation at these fires. Which statement made was incorrect?
Select one:
a. Since vacant buildings may contain squatters, an early thorough search is mandatory upon arrival.
b. The main objective in the placement of exterior streams is to obtain the greatest coverage, while bearing in mind the safety of the members involved.
c. Tower Ladders should be positioned to cover two sides of the building. Placement of a TL in a vacant lot at times may be both possible and necessary for utmost coverage.
d. The ladder officer should be aware of the emphasis on exterior operations whenever possible. The officer should be prepared to position apparatus and operate elevated streams on command.

Answer 4

A
(Vacants 4.1.1, 4.2.1) Since Vacants have low victim potential, they should be searched within the limits of safety after building conditions have been evaluated and the fire has been largely extinguished
The correct answer is: Since vacant buildings may contain squatters, an early thorough search is mandatory upon arrival.

Question 5

Salt water has a detrimental effect on all of the onboard electrical systems, brakes, and seals. An apparatus exposed to salt water should be thoroughly rinsed, including the undercarriage, with fresh water as soon as possible. Fleet Maintenance shall be notified of any apparatus that operated in an area flooded with salt water for an extended period of time.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 5

A
(AUC 159 5.4.6)
The correct answer is: Agree

Question 6

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. Members should drink cold water or sports drinks (20 oz. initially and 6-8 oz. every 15 minutes thereafter).
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 seek cool, shady areas and casually move about to enhance rehydration.
d. 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.

Answer 6

A
(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).

Question 7

The members of your firehouse have requested your permission to adopt a dog to be kept in quarters. You approve their request but state the following rules. In which rule were you incorrect?
Select one:
a. The dog may not ride on company apparatus
b. The dog must be licensed in accordance with Dept. of Health guidelines
c. If left in unoccupied quarters when the apparatus responds the dog must be under restraint.
d. If leaving quarters the dog the must be escorted and restrained by a leash or chain no more than 6 feet long.

Answer 7

C
((Regs 19.3.3) Must be under restraint or control in occupied quarters to prevent injury to any visitors. It may remain free when the company responds.
The correct answer is: If left in unoccupied quarters when the apparatus responds the dog must be under restraint.

Question 8

The operational plan, when weather conditions indicate that a severe storm is likely to strike NYC is divided into 2 phases. Phase A is the Activation Phase and Phase B is the Implementation Phase. During Phase A, all units assigned dewatering pumps shall ensure that such pumps are placed on the apparatus _____ hours prior to the predicted storm.
Select one:
a. 48
b. 12
c. 24
d. 6

Answer 8

A
(AUC 159 5.2.3)
The correct answer is: 48

Question 9

The Bronx dispatcher has just requested that Ladder 17 “10-11”. Ladder 17 would be correct to take which action?
Select one:
a. Repeat their last message
b. Count from 1 to 11 for a radio test
c. Stand by
d. Provide a preliminary report for the responding Battalion Chief

Answer 9

B
(Communications Chap. 8)
The correct answer is: Count from 1 to 11 for a radio test

Question 10

Engine 248 is the first engine to arrive at a cellar fire in a detached, 2 ½ story, peak roof, Private Dwelling. They would be correct to consider which point below concerning engine operations?
Select one:
a. Proper placement of the first hose line in this situation is usually through the front door and then down the interior cellar stairs
b. The safety of civilians is the paramount concern in making the decision to advance down the interior cellar stairs
c. Under no circumstances should members direct an exterior hose line into a cellar window when there are members still operating in the cellar.
d. When operating an exterior hose line into a cellar window, the primary consideration for members operating on the first floor is to close the interior cellar door at the top of the stairs

Answer 10

D
(FFP — PD — 2.6, 2.7.1, 2.7.2)
The correct answer is: When operating an exterior hose line into a cellar window, the primary consideration for members operating on the first floor is to close the interior cellar door at the top of the stairs

Question 11

An officer who is making a company journal entry regarding the delivery of diesel fuel to the firehouse would be correct which abbreviation in the “Flagging Column”?
Select one:
a. DEL
b. D
c. DF
d. F

Answer 11

C
(Company Journal 5) (F - Heating Fuel –measured, ordered, delivered) A “Flagging Column” entry questions has been asked on every Lt tests
The correct answer is: DF

Question 12

Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the processing of injury/exposure reports?
Select one:
a. Biological exposures must be entered into the CIRS program immediately to ensure appropriate exposure investigation and follow-up.
b. All available information must be initiated and submitted no later than 7 days from the date of injury/exposure with or without the member’s signature and/or narrative.
c. Within 10 days from the date of the injury/exposure, modifications to the report will replace the original submission, and the report will continue to be categorized as original.

Answer 12

D
(SB 7 4) Within 7 days. After 7 days, all modifications will be saved as amendments.
The correct answer is: Within 10 days from the date of the injury/exposure, modifications to the report will replace the original submission, and the report will continue to be categorized as original.

Question 13

Which one of the following choices is not listed as a cause of a collapse?
Select one:
a. Water main breaks
b. Structural fatigue, old age
c. Collision impact
d. Walls or columns out of plumb

Answer 13

D
(Collapse 1.4) There is a chart on Page 1 of this bulletin. Also Rumbling noises or heavy puffs of smoke are Indicators/Signs of collapse.
The correct answer is: Walls or columns out of plumb

Question 14

Members below the rank of Lieutenant shall, when on duty, be required to carry all but which one of the following tools?
Select one:
a. Hose strap
b. A pocket knife
c. Door chock
d. A hose spanner

Answer 14

B
(Regs 11.3.3)
The correct answer is: A pocket knife

Question 15

A new lieutenant and her Chauffeur are discussing the different conditions which must be considered when deciding where to place the aerial ladder at a fire. In which statement were they incorrect?
Select one:
a. Where no immediate rescue is required, the height of the building to be covered in case of future need of the ladder.
b. Area or street conditions that might hamper optimum placement
c. Whether an immediate rescue is apparent
d. Heat, smoke or fire causing an exposure that would endanger a victim, member or the ladder

Answer 15

A
(Lad.2, 2.1) Where no immediate rescue is required, the FRONTAGE of the building to be covered in case of future need of the ladder.
The correct answer is: Where no immediate rescue is required, the height of the building to be covered in case of future need of the ladder.

Question 16

A Company Officer should know that Con Edison Gas main valves have ID numbers?
Select one:
a. Stamped on the north side of the collar, under the cover
b. On a tag, inside of the valve cover
c. Stamped on the south side of the collar, on top of the cover
d. On a tag, outside of the valve cover

Answer 16

B
(EP – Natural Gas — Page 8)
The correct answer is: On a tag, inside of the valve cover

Question 17

FF Thomas, a US Military Veteran, is scheduled to work the 9x6 tour on Veterans Day, but has mutualed off do to a family vacation. Is FF Thomas still eligible for compensatory time for this tour?
Select one:
a. No
b. Yes

Answer 17

B
((Regs 17.5.4 C Note) The eligibility of a member for comp time shall not be affected by mutual exchange of tours. It shall be considered as if no mutual exchange of tours was made.
The correct answer is: Yes

Question 18

An officer, or acting officer, and not less than two firefighters, exclusive of the chauffeur, shall perform field inspection or reinspection activities with a properly operating radio equipped apparatus.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 18

B
(Regs 12.2.2) An officer, or acting officer, and not less than THREE firefighters, exclusive of the chauffeur
The correct answer is: Disagree

Question 19

A fire victim who is deemed to be an “Orange” tag by EMS is considered to be a 10-45 with which code?
Select one:
a. Code 3
b. Code 2
c. Code 1
d. Code 4

Answer 19

A
(Communications Chap. 8) (Orange/Yellow tag victims are a Code 3)
The correct answer is: Code 3

Question 20

Theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters must be reported immediately to the Police Department. If there is no illegal entry of quarters and a Department employee is suspected, immediately notify _________ and forward a report with full particulars to the Chief of Operations.
Select one:
a. The Bureau of Investigations and Trials (BITS)
b. The Inspector General (IG)

Answer 20

B
(Regs 11.3.17)
The correct answer is: The Inspector General (IG)

Question 21

Which statement made about company operations at Buckeye Pipeline emergencies is incorrect?
Select one:
a. The potential for explosion is greatest on hot, humid, and calm days.
b. Department apparatus should not be brought closer than 500’ to a leak
c. All engine companies responding on the second alarm for a street box associated with a leak should place additional cans of foam on the apparatus.
d. Units special called to an incident that do not have the necessary equipment (wrenches, Instruction Cards, etc.) shall ascertain from the dispatcher the location of the nearest unit so equipped.

Answer 21

C
(AUC 149 4.12, 4.8.1, 6.5.4, 6.5.7) Engines responding FROM QUARTERS should bring additional foam. Engine companies out of quarters, receiving a run for pipeline leak, MUST NOT return to quarters for additional foam.
The correct answer is: All engine companies responding on the second alarm for a street box associated with a leak should place additional cans of foam on the apparatus.

Question 22

Members of TL-100 are operating at a 10-75 with the TL bucket raised to the roof. The two members operating in the bucket suddenly hear scraping noises and notice the boom movement appears stalled. They now believe that the bucket is wedged and stuck. In this situation, they would be correct to think that?
Select one:
a. Both members in the bucket must verify they are secured to a bucket post or railing using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness
b. The apparatus must be shut down and the PTO disengaged
c. The IC must be notified with a “Mayday” message indicating “the bucket is wedged”
d. Both members in the bucket should immediately crouch, sit, or otherwise remain low

Answer 22

D
(TL 6 — Ch 3 — Pg 7)
The correct answer is: Both members in the bucket should immediately crouch, sit, or otherwise remain low

Question 23

Aerial Ladder 99 arrives first at a fire on the 5th floor of a 6-story OLT that has one railroad flat per floor. On arrival, there are two civilians showing at a front window of the fire apartment who need to be rescued as fire is showing from a front window adjacent to them. One civilian is elderly and obese, and the other is ambulatory. In this situation, it would be most correct if the aerial ladder is placed?
Select one:
a. 2 inches from the building, and the ambulatory victim is removed first
b. 4 inches from the building, and the non-ambulatory victim is removed first
c. 2 inches from the building, and the non-ambulatory victim is removed first
d. 4 inches from the building, and the ambulatory victim is removed first

Answer 23

C
(L-2—3.1.5, 5.11)
The correct answer is: 2 inches from the building, and the non-ambulatory victim is removed first

Question 24

When using the tillerman signal buzzer on a tiller apparatus, which one of the following sequences of signals would indicate that the tillerman is in position to respond?
Select one:
a. One (1) buzzer tone signal
b. Four (4) buzzer tone signals
c. Two (2) buzzer tone signals
d. Three (3) buzzer tone signals

Answer 24

C
(SB 10) 1 buzzer-STOP, 3 buzzers- Area to rear of apparatus is clear
The correct answer is: Two (2) buzzer tone signals

Question 25

When members are on medical leave, or are granted a medical leave within ______ days immediately prior to scheduled vacation period, Commanding officers shall promptly notify _________.
Select one:
a. 5 / Bureau of Personnel
b. 10 / Bureau of Personnel
c. 5 / BHS
d. 10 / BHS

Answer 25

C
((Regs 17.7.9)
The correct answer is: 5 / BHS

Question 26

When using the Rabbit Tool to force open an inward opening door, the door should open in _____ to ____ pumps of the handle.
Select one:
a. 4 to 5
b. 1 to 2
c. 2 to 3
d. 3 to 4

Answer 26

D
(TB Tools 21 3.2)
The correct answer is: 3 to 4

Question 27

The increased efficiency of a 3rd stage engine makes the 3rd stage engine the preferred choice for pumping operations requiring discharge pressures over ______ psi.
Select one:
a. 300
b. 400
c. 500
d. 250

Answer 27

C
(Engines chap 9, add # 1, sec 4)
The correct answer is: 500

Question 28

At a taxpayer fire, when two lines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, ________________.
Select one:
a. Transmit a second alarm
b. Transmit a third alarm
c. Special call an extra engine and ladder.

Answer 28

C
(Taxpayers 5.7.4)
The correct answer is: Special call an extra engine and ladder.

Question 29

Which one of the following roof types is most common constructed on taxpayers?
Select one:
a. Gypsum plank
b. Open web steel joist
c. Wood bowstring truss
d. Wood joist covered with plywood or tongue and groove boards.

Answer 29

D
(Taxpayers 3.3.1)
The correct answer is: Wood joist covered with plywood or tongue and groove boards.

Question 30

When two ladder companies arrive at approximately the same time but out of response sequence, care must be exercised to avoid loss of efficiency due uncertainty which may cause duplication or neglect of a duty assignment. They shall be guided by their actual arrival at the operation and operate in accordance with this bulletin.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree

Answer 30

A
(Ladders 3 2.4) They shall be guided by their box assignment and operate in accordance with this bulletin
The correct answer is: Disagree

Question 31

Removal of non-ambulatory victims will be labor-intensive and will require increased personnel and logistical support at an Under River Rail operation. From the list below please choose the primary method for moving non-ambulatory patients?
Select one:
a. Rescue trains
b. Rail carts
c. SKED stretchers
d. Victim Removal Relay Teams

Answer 31

B
(Under River Rail Ops, section 7.3)
The correct answer is: Rail carts

Question 32

Choose an incorrect standpipe procedure from the list below?
Select one:
a. If a pressure reducing/restricting device (PRD) is found on the standpipe outlet, it should be removed. If the PRD cannot be removed, and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, than it is permissible to use an outlet with a PRD.
b. If the first due engine is supplying the standpipe and sprinkler systems, the second and third due engine companies must stretch additional lines to augment both systems.
c. If a standpipe system is to be supplied via a floor outlet, proper fittings must be employed to attach the 3-1/2” hose to the 2-1/2” outlet threads.
d. If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the first supply line must be attached to the sprinkler siamese.

Answer 32

D
(Engines chap 9, sec 9.3) If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the first supply line must be attached to the standpipe siamese.
The correct answer is: If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the first supply line must be attached to the sprinkler siamese.

Question 33

Flooring is seldom cut at tenement fires as it is easier and faster to pull the ceiling below for examination. If a floor is required to be cut and no saw is available the floor can be cut with an axe by cutting at a ________degree angle.
Select one:
a. 30
b. 60
c. 45
d. 75

Answer 33

B
(Ladders 3 7.4.2)
The correct answer is: 60

Question 34

At a structural collapse, which units should be used to seal off the ends of the street?
Select one:
a. Two of the 1st alarm ladders
b. Two of the 2nd alarm engines
c. Two of the 2nd alarm ladders
d. Two of the 1st alarm engines

Answer 34

B
(Collapse 5.3) - The ECCs must remain in the cab, able to move the apparatus.
The correct answer is: Two of the 2nd alarm engines

Question 35

In under river rail tubes, standpipe section valves are located approximately _______ feet apart.
Select one:
a. 600
b. 500
c. 125
d. 250

Answer 35

A
(Under River Rail 2.7.1) They are often found at the base of emergency exits.
The correct answer is: 600

Question 36

Serious brush fire conditions occurs when there is low humidity, winds in excess of ______ MPH and little or no rainfall for the preceding ______ or more days.
Select one:
a. 15 / 2
b. 20 / 2
c. 15 / 3
d. 20 / 3

Answer 36

C
(AUC 151 3.2.1)
The correct answer is: 15 / 3

Question 37

High-pressure pumping is defined as operating at discharge pressures over ______ psi. The IC shall be notified when high-pressure pumping is necessary.
Select one:
a. 150
b. 200
c. 225
d. 250

Answer 37

D
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 Add.1 1.3)
The correct answer is: 250

Question 38

The main objective when placing exterior streams is to balance optimal building coverage with the necessity for members’ safety.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 38

A
(Vacants 6.2B)
The correct answer is: Agree

Question 39

Members of a CPC Unit Back-Up Team shall stand fast, in the standby position at a location determined by their CPC Unit Officer. The CPC Standby Position requires members to have both legs in the suit, outer boots and surgical gloves on, SCBA donned, cylinder open, facepiece on, but regulator disengaged from the facepiece, right arm in the suit and an identity tag in place.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 39

A
(Haz-Mat 5 7.1, 7.2)
The correct answer is: Agree

Question 40

Members shall not be within ______ feet from a transmitting Post Radio.
Select one:
a. 5
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 40

B
(Communications Chap.12 2.9)
The correct answer is: 2

Question 41

According to the Department of Transportation, a placard should identify a truck transporting Corrosives with which number?
Select one:
a. 1
b. 8
c. 9
d. 2

Answer 41

B
(Haz-Mat 2 2.1)
The correct answer is: 8

Question 42

As a standpipe rule of thumb three lengths of 2-1/2” hose requires _______ psi at the outlet and four lengths of 2-1/2” hose requires _______ psi at the outlet WITH WATER FLOWING.
Select one:
a. 40 / 60
b. 80 / 90
c. 70 / 80
d. 60 / 80

Answer 42

C
(Engines chap 9, sec 9.4.9)
The correct answer is: 70 / 80

Question 43

The unit designation shall be marked within _____ inches of each butt of portable ladders.
Select one:
a. 16
b. 24
c. 18
d. 12

Answer 43

C
(Ladders 1 6.2)
The correct answer is: 18

Question 44

A prism shaped sign or cluster of _____ white lights identifies emergency exits in subway tunnels.
Select one:
a. 7
b. 6
c. 5
d. 3

Answer 44

C
(AUC 207 8.8)
The correct answer is: 5

Question 45

Choose an incorrect statement about the description of Old Law Tenement buildings.
Select one:
a. 50-85 feet deep
b. 3 to 7 stories in height
c. Exterior stairs to cellar
d. 20-25 feet wide

Answer 45

C
(Ladders 3 1.2) OLT buildings have Interior cellar stairs. New Law tenements will have exterior cellar stairs. NOTE: Interior stairs may have been removed if building has been renovated
The correct answer is: Exterior stairs to cellar

Question 46

For a fire in an Old Law or New Law Tenement, __________________ for fire on two floors.
Select one:
a. Transmit a 2nd alarm
b. Special call an additional engine and ladder

Answer 46

B
(MD 3.4.6)
The correct answer is: Special call an additional engine and ladder

Question 47

The Taxpayer bulletin lists three times when a 2nd alarm should be transmitted at these fires. Which one of the following is not listed?
Select one:
a. Fire extends to the cockloft
b. An advanced fire in a store with two handlines operating.
c. An advanced fire in the cellar
d. Fire extends to an adjoining occupancy

Answer 47

B
Special call an extra engine and ladder (Taxpayers 5.7.4)
The correct answer is: An advanced fire in a store with two handlines operating.

Question 48

Iron Window Shutters - generally installed on the rear and side walls of lofts. They were mandated by law on loft buildings with plain glass windows situated less than 30 feet horizontally from another building or less than _______ feet vertically from the roof of an adjoining building.
Select one:
a. 75
b. 50
c. 150
d. 100

Answer 48

B
(Lofts, sec 5.1.9)
The correct answer is: 50

Question 49

At a cellar fire in a taxpayer, which unit is responsible for shutting down the utilities?
Select one:
a. 2nd ladder
b. 3rd ladder
c. 1st ladder

Answer 49

C
(Taxpayers 8.2.2)
The correct answer is: 1st ladder

Question 50

The 1st arriving ladder at a building collapse would be correct to take all but which one of the flowing actions?
Select one:
a. Protect members form secondary collapse by marking the hazard with tape, tie back or crib.
b. Note the description and location of located survivors for use in victim tracking.
c. If possible, question survivors regarding the number, identity and location of other occupants prior to and after the collapse.
d. Do not cut, lift or remove load-bearing members except to save life.

Answer 50

D
(Collapse 7.5) - DO NOT cut lift or remove load-bearing members.
The correct answer is: Do not cut, lift or remove load-bearing members except to save life.