FT Capts 1 Flashcards
Tower Ladder 105 is responding to a 3rd Alarm fire in a warehouse. While enroute they are directed to report to the Staging Area. The Officer would be correct to report in to the BC designated on the response ticket by which suffix? Select one: a. S b. P c. L d. A
B
(Chapt.2 Page 37) P= “Parked”
The correct answer is: P
Engine 275, Ladder 133 and Battalion 50 have been assigned to an active shooter incident as a Division Task Force. These units would be identified on the response ticket by which one of the following suffixes? Select one: a. A b. S c. K d. D
C
(Chap.2 Page 37) K= Division Task Force for Engines, Ladders and Battalions, D= Technical Decon Task Force.
The correct answer is: K
The Officer of a unit designated by the suffix “L” on a response ticket should operate on which HT channel during the operation? Select one: a. Tactical Channel b. Secondary Tactical Channel c. Command Channel d. Tac-U Channel
A
(Chap.2 Page 37, ICS Chap.2 Add. 4) L= Lobby Control Unit which uses the Tactical Channel
The correct answer is: Tactical Channel
While operating on the scene of an EMS run in a private dwelling the Officer of Engine 38 notices imminently hazardous conditions within the premise that he wants to enter into CIDS immediately. The Officer would be correct to take which action?
Select one:
a. Fax a completed copy of the Form CD-201 directly to FDOC
b. Fax a completed copy of the Form CD-201 to the Admin BC
c. Enter the immediate CIDS into eCIDS and telephone FDOC
d. Enter the immediate CIDS into eCIDS and telephone the Admin BC
D
(Chap. 4 4.3.3) Select “Immediate” from the drop down in eCIDS, enter the message and notify the BC by telephone
The correct answer is: Enter the immediate CIDS into eCIDS and telephone the Admin BC
Captain Lisani is preparing a CIDS entry for a mixed occupancy building that has one address posted on the front of the building. While conducting a building search via the FDNY BIS application, he notices the building has two additional official addresses that are not posted on the building itself. How should the Captain enter this building into eCIDS?
Select one:
a. Enter a CIDS for the posted address and in the AKA section list the addresses that are not posted
b. Enter a CIDS for the posted address only
c. Enter a CIDS for the first and last official addresses for the building. Include the combined number range in the Transmitted Data portion of the CIDS entry.
d. Complete a separate CIDS entry for all addresses associated with the building.
B
(Chap.4 4.4.2) The intent of CIDS is to only have CIDS entries for the address or addresses that would be used when a caller or alarm company reports a fire or emergency at that location.
The correct answer is: Enter a CIDS for the posted address only
Captain Burke is preparing a CIDS entry for a building that is constructed of Heavy Timber Construction. The Captain would be correct to enter this building as what type of Construction Class? Select one: a. Class 3 b. Class 4 c. Class 5 d. Class 6
D
(Chap.4 Page 7) “Timber”- 6 letters, “Metal”- 5 letters, “Wood”- 4 letters.
The correct answer is: Class 6
Ladder 35 is entering a CIDs entry for a Fire-Protected structure that has steel bar joist construction. This building should be entered as? Select one: a. CL2LW b. CL2 c. CL3LW d. CL3
A
(Chap.4 Page 7) NFP structures (OLT, Brownstones, etc.) renovated or repaired with any type of lightweight construction are entered as CL3LW, Wood Frame structures using any type of LW construction are classified as CL4LW, This section was asked on the Last Captain’s Test.
The correct answer is: CL2LW
Choose an incorrect statement regarding CIDS entries.
Select one:
a. Grammatically correct sentences are not required. Use dashes to separate information or thoughts
b. Do not split a word at the end of a line
c. If deemed necessary and space allows, the date the building was altered or constructed can be included with the “Transmitted Data”
d. A unit that enters a CIDS entry for a building within another unit’s admin area must immediately notify the admin unit that an entry was made.
D
Chap.4 4.4 and Pages 8-9) Only the admin unit shall submit or revise CIDS entries for buildings within their admin district. Other units that find potential CIDS must notify the admin unit of the particulars, Do not confuse with marking Vacant buildings which any unit may do.
The correct answer is: A unit that enters a CIDS entry for a building within another unit’s admin area must immediately notify the admin unit that an entry was made.
Ladder Company 11 is responding 1st due to a phone alarm reporting a fire in an OLT. The Officer notifies the dispatcher that Ladder 11 is responding “Understaffed”. Based on the Officer’s transmission?
Select one:
a. An additional ladder company will be assigned to the response.
b. An additional ladder company will be assigned to the response only if the 2nd ladder company is also responding “understaffed”.
c. An additional ladder company will only be assigned to the response if both the 1st and 2nd ladder companies are responding “understaffed” and a 10-75 is transmitted.
d. No additional units will be assigned unless requested by the responding BC.
A
(Chap.6 6.9) When a unit is responding “understaffed” (less than 4 FFs) the dispatcher will special call another unit to respond in addition to the understaffed unit, An additional ladder company will be assigned if both the 1st and 2nd ladder companies are “Responding with 4 FFs” AND a 10-75 is transmitted, The 3rd ladder will be assigned for firefighting and the 4th will be the FAST Unit.
The correct answer is: An additional ladder company will be assigned to the response.
Units responding to all but which one of the following Call Types shall respond in the 10-20 mode?
Select one:
a. Tree down, no buildings, wires or vehicles affected
b. Salvage Truck to an All-Hands fire
c. ERS No Contact at 0300 hrs.
d. 1st due Engine to a BARS Alarm
D
(Chap.6 Add.1 2.1, 2.2) Group 1 “WELTS” - Water Leaks, ERS No contact, Lock-Ins, Tree Down (no wires, buildings or vehicles involved), Salvage Truck - All respond in 10-20 mode. There was a Question on the last Captains test about Modified Response
The correct answer is: 1st due Engine to a BARS Alarm
Engine 8 arrives at the scene of a Class E Alarm in a high-rise office building. Engine 8 would be correct to take all but which one action listed?
Select one:
a. The officer entered the building with all members except the ECC. Each member carried one length of rolled hose.
b. The officer made contact with the building personnel and directed them to reset the alarm.
c. When the panel did not reset, the officer verified the floor from which the alarm was transmitted. One member was left in the building lobby.
d. Upon investigation, if a smoke condition is found, the officer will contact the member in the lobby or the ECC to request additional help and return to the lobby with the investigating members.
e. If it was a ladder company, they would already have their tools and would not need to return to the lobby.
A
(Chap.6 Add.2 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6) Engine members do not bring roll ups initially. They should carry forcible entry tools. Ladder members would bring their normal compliment of tools, 3.7 states “Engine waits in the lobby for the ladder company unless there will be an undue delay”
The correct answer is: The officer entered the building with all members except the ECC. Each member carried one length of rolled hose.
Regulations Chapter 19 states different notifications that must be made by the company officer regarding company quarters. Which notification procedure is listed correctly?
Select one:
a. No unauthorized changes, additions or alterations in quarters, or to any equipment thereof shall be permitted without the written approval of the Chief of Operations.
b. Company Commanders shall, upon notice being received of proposed demolition work adjacent to adjoining quarters, forward a report to the Fire Commissioner with full particulars.
c. Privately owned vehicles or automobiles shall not be stored in quarters without approval of the Borough Commander.
d. Officers on duty shall not permit photographs to be taken in department buildings under their jurisdiction without the approval of the Chief of Operations
B
(19.1.2, 19.1.3, 19.2.3, 19.2.7) No unauthorized changes, additions or alterations in quarters - Chief of Department, Privately owned vehicles or automobiles - Fire Commissioner, photographs to be taken in department buildings - Fire Commissioner.
The correct answer is: Company Commanders shall, upon notice being received of proposed demolition work adjacent to adjoining quarters, forward a report to the Fire Commissioner with full particulars.
Company Commanders shall, once \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, thoroughly examine the apparatus entrance doors to determine their condition and, when necessary, lubricate with a light oil. (19.1.6) Select one: a. Each year b. Semi-annually c. Each month d. Each week
C
The correct answer is: Each month
Company Officers are to ensure that materials prohibited by the Department’s EEO or Anti-Hazing/ Bullying policies are not displayed or viewed in any FDNY facility. Officers unsure as to whether any material violates the Department’s policies or regulations shall promptly consult with whom? Select one: a. Bureau of Operations b. BITS c. EEO d. Administrative Division
C
(19.2.2)
The correct answer is: EEO
Choose an incorrect choice in regards to the use of company quarters.
Select one:
a. Company Commanders shall maintain a current list of locker assignments and ensure that lockers assigned to members shall have their name, assigned locker number and Department issued sticker affixed.
b. Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after 2200 hours. Social assemblages shall be prohibited at all times. Any type of sales promotions or private business shall be prohibited at all times unless permitted by the Chief of Department.
c. Designated female facilities (locker rooms and bathrooms) are for the exclusive use of female members. Other than for maintenance and cleaning, male members and all visitors shall not enter or use female-only facilities unless directed by the Company Commander.
d. Doors, guards, and lights at pole hole openings shall be inspected daily and defects promptly reported.
C
(19.1.15, 19.2.1, 19.2.2, 19.3.8) Designated female facilities (locker rooms and bathrooms) are for the exclusive use of female members and female visitors., Other than for maintenance and cleaning, male members and male visitors shall not enter or use female-only facilities unless directed by the Company Commander.
The correct answer is: Designated female facilities (locker rooms and bathrooms) are for the exclusive use of female members. Other than for maintenance and cleaning, male members and all visitors shall not enter or use female-only facilities unless directed by the Company Commander.
Charges must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to BITS within how many days after occurrence, unless delayed due to unusual circumstances. Select one: a. 7 b. 10 c. 15 d. 30
B
(26.1.3)
The correct answer is: 10
FF Jones is assigned to Engine 99. On a 6x9 tour, FF Jones is detailed to Ladder 100 who shares quarters with Engine 101. During the tour FF Jones is insubordinate to the officer of Engine 101 and charges are to be preferred against him. Which officer shall prepare and sign the charges for the alleged violation?
Select one:
a. The officer, a Lieutenant, on duty in Engine 99
b. The officer on duty in Engine 101
c. The officer on duty in Ladder 100
d. The Captain of Engine 99
C
(26.1.4) Charges must be prepared and signed by the officer on duty where the respondent is working at the time of the alleged incident., The officer must forward the charges via the chain of command, and send a copy of the charges to the respondents assigned unit., Also, the officer preparing the charges must immediately notify the respondent’s assigned unit by phone., The officer preparing the charges must also telephone the BC
The correct answer is: The officer on duty in Ladder 100
In the event a Commanding Officer believes his/her unit’s hydrant inspection goals will not be met by the end of the inspection period, he/she shall submit a letterhead report, through the chain of command, requesting assistance to whom? Select one: a. Borough Commander b. Division Commander c. Battalion Commander d. Chief of Operations
A
(28.1.4)
The correct answer is: Borough Commander
Hydrants found unserviceable at fire operations shall immediately be the cause for the proper placement of discs. The officer who orders the disc placed shall forward a report to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in whose administrative district the hydrant or system is located. Select one: a. Company Commander b. Battalion Chief c. Deputy Chief d. Borough Commander
C
(28.3.3)
The correct answer is: Deputy Chief
Semi-Annual hydrant inspections in a company’s administrative district shall be guided by all but which one of the following points?
Select one:
a. Inspection of hydrants by members with apparatus shall be performed between the hours of 0930 and 1700 hours.
b. An officer, or an acting officer, and not less than 3 firefighters, exclusive of the chauffeur, shall perform inspectional duty with properly radio-equipped apparatus.
c. In the event a unit does not perform hydrant inspection duty in accordance with their schedule, the officer on duty must notify the Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief and Dispatcher.
d. All units, at all times, shall shut down illegally opened hydrants when observed.
D
(28.1.8, 28.2.2, 28.2.9) A little tight but they shall be shut down UNLESS the officer in command determines that shutting the hydrants will precipitate an incident.
The correct answer is: All units, at all times, shall shut down illegally opened hydrants when observed.
A Captain discussing joint living/ work quarters for artists within loft, commercial or manufacturing buildings would be correct to state?
Select one:
a. The NYS Multiple Dwelling Law does not permit the conversion of a loft building to a multiple dwelling. Therefore, the occupancy shall not exceed one individual unit for living purpose.
b. The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a medium or high fire hazard.
c. A metal readily visible sign, indicating that there is an Artist in Residence, must be on the outside of the building. The sign is to be 8 inches by 10 inches and located seven feet above sidewalk level.
d. The sign shall consist of 2 inch red letters on a white background.
C
(Add 1 - Page 1) the occupancy shall not exceed two separate individual units used for living purposes, The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a high fire hazard, Consist of 2 inch BLACK letters on a white background.
The correct answer is: A metal readily visible sign, indicating that there is an Artist in Residence, must be on the outside of the building. The sign is to be 8 inches by 10 inches and located seven feet above sidewalk level.
When during the course of the construction of a new building the working deck reaches a height of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet or greater above the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe system shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times for use by fire-fighting personnel. Select one: a. 25 b. 45 c. 50 d. 75
D
(Add 2 - Page 1 1st Bullet)
The correct answer is: 75
Standpipe systems found in buildings under construction, alteration or demolition shall comply with how many of the following statements?
1) The standpipe system shall serve all floors where permanent stairs are required.
2) No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted red.
3) When freezing conditions may be encountered, the system in whole, or the part of the system subject to freezing conditions, shall be maintained as a dry system.
4) Existing systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as dry standpipes.
5) When demolition begins, standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on the floor currently being demolished so as to maintain the system on all lower floors for Fire Department use.
6) Standpipe hoses, nozzles and spanners are not required to be maintained and may be removed at any time in buildings undergoing a full demolition.
Select one:
a. 6
b. 5
c. 4
d. 3
B
(Add 2 - Pages 1 and 2) (#1,2,3,4,6) 5- When demolition begins, standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on the floor immediately below the floor being demolished so as to maintain the system on all lower floors for Fire Department use, Use these points as a small breakdown of standpipe requirements in buildings under construction, demolition or alterations. Try to read it over the day or two before the test so it stays fresh in your mind.
The correct answer is: 5
During the course of construction of a new building, or in spaces being added to an existing building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of \_\_\_\_\_\_ feet below the working deck at all times. Select one: a. 15 b. 30 c. 40 d. 60
C
(Add 2 - Page 4) 40 feet OR 4 floors below the working deck at all times
The correct answer is: 40
Captain Webster and her engine company are performing BISP in a building under construction. They would be correct to know all of the following points with the exception of which choice?
Select one:
a. All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping, without exception, must be painted red.
b. A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading “SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with a red light over the sign.
c. When existing sprinkler systems with fire department hose connections are present in buildings undergoing full or partial demolition, they shall be maintained as a non-automatic sprinkler system.
d. When demolition starts, the sprinkler risers shall be capped immediately below the floor being demolished.
A
(Add 2 - Page 3) There are specific exceptions such as BRANCH PIPING. This was asked on a recent BC Test
The correct answer is: All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping, without exception, must be painted red.
Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height greater than \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet, at least one elevator shall be kept in readiness at all times for Fire Department use. Select one: a. 30 b. 45 c. 60 d. 75
D
(Add 2 - Page 4)
The correct answer is: 75
While performing an inspection at multiple dwelling you find that the building’s standpipe system is out of service. There was no previous notification made to the Fire Department. In this instance what enforcement action should you serve for “Failure To Notify”? Select one: a. Immediate Summons b. FDNY Summons c. Forthwith VO d. A-500
A
(ADD 4 - 4.5.6)
The correct answer is: Immediate Summons
On a cold winter night your ladder company responds to a water leak in a multiple dwelling. Upon arrival you find the water condition is due to a frozen sprinkler pipe that burst. After shutting the sprinkler system, you realize there is no owner or responsible person present to notify. In this instance whom should you contact to attempt to notify the owner? Select one: a. Bureau of Fire Investigation b. Bureau of Fire Prevention c. Office of Emergency Management d. NYPD
C
(Add 4 - 4.6) For a Residential building (other than Private Dwellings), if a fire service system is found OOS, and there is no one to notify at the scene, have the Dispatcher notify OEM. They can contact HPD who can hire fireguards until a responsible person can be found, for commercial buildings with no fire alarm company, notify the Fire Marshals to find the owner.
The correct answer is: Office of Emergency Management
