FT Capts 3 Flashcards
At chemical suicide incidents, the primary threat to first responders is?
Select one:
a. Blood-Borne pathogens
b. Inhalation
c. Skin absorption
d. Flammability
B
(HM 11-2)
The correct answer is: Inhalation
An Engine arrives first on the scene of an apparent chemical suicide incident in a van in a parking lot. In this situation, they would be correct to think they should?
Select one:
a. Stretch a charged hoseline with a fog nozzle attached, primarily for vapor dispersal
b. Transmit a 10-80 Code 1, and insure the response of the fire marshals
c. If the victim is still alive, remove the victim’s clothing and flush the victim with copious amounts of water
d. Vent the vehicle immediately upon making entry
C
(HM 11—4, 4,1)
The correct answer is: If the victim is still alive, remove the victim’s clothing and flush the victim with copious amounts of water
Which odor below is correctly linked with the gas product listed?
Select one:
a. Hydrogen Cyanide gas - Rotten eggs odor
b. Nitrogen gas - Fruity odor
c. Phosphine gas - Fish or garlic odor
d. Hydrogen Sulfide Gas - Bitter almond odor
C
(HM 11-Pg 4)
The correct answer is: Phosphine gas - Fish or garlic odor
Engine 298 arrives at a CFR-D response where the use of fentanyl by an unconscious victim is suspected. In this situation, they would be incorrect to think that?
Select one:
a. Symptoms of fentanyl exposure include pinpoint pupils, low blood pressure and shallow breathing
b. Treatment should never take place in the area of suspected exposure
c. After administering Naloxone, wait 5 minutes, and if the patient’s respiratory rate is not greater than 9 breaths per minute, administer a repeat dose of Naloxone
d. If an overdose is strongly suspected and the patient’s respiratory rate is 9 per minute or less, administer Naloxone
C
(HM 18—3,4)
The correct answer is: After administering Naloxone, wait 5 minutes, and if the patient’s respiratory rate is not greater than 9 breaths per minute, administer a repeat dose of Naloxone
Members operating at a 10-75 are exposed to synthetic opiods during firefighting efforts. Regarding their contaminated PPE, they would be most correct to?
Select one:
a. Maximize the use of free chlorine-based decontamination solutions on their PPE
b. Bag items requiring decontamination in double sealed clear plastic bags with an attached label
c. Spray their gear with copious amounts of water so it will excessively drip off
d. Remove contaminated PPE using techniques that will aerosolize the powdered contaminants
B
(HM 18—5.2, 5.3)
The correct answer is: Bag items requiring decontamination in double sealed clear plastic bags with an attached label
An officer conducting drill on Lithium Ion Storage Systems was incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. An explosive atmosphere can be created in enclosed areas by the flammable gases produced by lithium ion batteries
b. Containers are defined as small to medium size storage enclosures. Be aware that containers may not have exhaust systems
c. Uninterruptible Power Supply applications should not be shut down by members without consulting the building engineer
d. Grid support systems should not be shut down by members without consultation of the utility personnel
B
(HM 19—2, 3, 4)
The correct answer is: Containers are defined as small to medium size storage enclosures. Be aware that containers may not have exhaust systems
First alarm units arrive at a Lithium Ion Storage System location where they find no fire or smoke showing from any of the containers at the scene. In this situation, they would be incorrect to take which action?
Select one:
a. Establish a danger zone a minimum of 50 feet from any container exhaust fan
b. Ensured all members stayed behind the fencing surrounding the ESS location
c. Stretched both a precautionary handline and supply lines to the FDC for the water extinguishing system
d. Transmit a 10-80 Code 1
A
(HM 19—5)
The correct answer is: Establish a danger zone a minimum of 50 feet from any container exhaust fan
When operating at a Lithium Ion ESS location at a hospital facility, where there is no fire or smoke showing, and there is no rise in temperature of any batteries, members would be correct to take which action?
Select one:
a. Ensure a minimum of a 100-foot danger zone is maintained around all containers
b. Exhaust the containers via the override switch at the FDC
c. Charge the FDC water extinguishing system
d. Transmit a 10-80 No Code
e. Shut down the ESS
B
(HM 19—5)
The correct answer is: Exhaust the containers via the override switch at the FDC
When operating at a Lithium Ion ESS location owned by Con Ed, where there is no fire or smoke showing from any container, but there is a rise in temperature of some batteries, members would be incorrect to take which action?
Select one:
a. Shut down the ESS under direction of the Con Ed White Hat rep
b. Charge the FDC water extinguishing system
c. Be aware that exhaust fan openings are usually located on the container on the same side as the FDC
d. Exhaust the containers via the override switch at the FDC
C
(HM 19—5)
The correct answer is: Be aware that exhaust fan openings are usually located on the container on the same side as the FDC`
When operating at a Con Ed Lithium Ion ESS location where there is fire and smoke showing from a container, first alarm units would be correct to take which action(s)?
Select one or more:
a. Transmit a 10-80 Code 1 signal
b. Ensure a 50 foot danger zone is maintained around all containers
c. Charge the FDC water extinguishing system
d. Use at least a 30 degree fog pattern to cool adjacent exposures
e. Shut down the ESS, but this may only be done under the direction of the Con Ed White Hat
f. Exhaust the containers via the override switch at the FDC
A,B,C,F
(HM 19—5)
The correct answers are: Charge the FDC water extinguishing system, Exhaust the containers via the override switch at the FDC, Ensure a 50 foot danger zone is maintained around all containers, Transmit a 10-80 Code 1 signal
Regarding the POST FIRE considerations after a Lithium Ion ESS fire, it would be most correct to think that?
Select one:
a. FDNY personnel may perform overhauling only after consult with the SME
b. FDNY personnel may open container or cabinet doors after consult with the SME and assurance the fire is extinguished
c. Decommissioning the fire watch is the responsibility of the FDNY IC
d. FDNY personnel may enter containers only after consult with both Haz Mat and the SME
B
(HM 19—6)
The correct answer is: FDNY personnel may open container or cabinet doors after consult with the SME and assurance the fire is extinguished
An officer drilling on the Digital In-Line Gauge was incorrect when he stated that?
Select one:
a. The red LED readout indicates pressure
b. The blue LED readout indicates gallons per minute of water flow
c. The gauge may be preconnected to a folded length of hose
d. The gauge does not regulate water flow
C
(TB Tools 36—1.1, 2.1, 3.1A)
The correct answer is: The gauge may be preconnected to a folded length of hose
An effective firefighting stream for a 2 ½” hoseline with a 1 1/8” MST is between?
Select one:
a. 275-300 GPM
b. 200-225 GPM
c. 225-250 GPM
d. 250-275 GPM
C
(Tools 36—3.1E)
The correct answer is: 225-250 GPM
Which point concerning operations with the Digital In-Line Gauge is correctly stated?
Select one:
a. The goal is to obtain a static pressure of 70 psi for a 3-length stretch and 80 psi for a 4-length stretch
b. Pressure and flow alerts are a direct indication of unsafe conditions
c. Kinks should be suspected if the pressure reading is normal and the flow of water is increased
d. If the gauge fails to display upon initial start-up, make one more attempt to turn the gauge on
D
(TB Tools 36—3.1 E, F, 4.1)
The correct answer is: If the gauge fails to display upon initial start-up, make one more attempt to turn the gauge on
The red digital readout will alternately flash ______, when pressure exceeds ______.
Select one:
a. HI-PSI, 100 psi
b. HI-PSI, 200 psi
c. HI-P, 200 psi
d. HI-P, 100 psi
C
(TB Tools 36—4.1)
The correct answer is: HI-P, 200 psi
The blue digital readout will alternately flash ______, when water flow exceeds ______.
Select one:
a. HI-FLO, 250 gpm
b. HI-F, 250 gpm
c. HI-F, 275 gpm
d. HI-FLO, 275 gpm
B
(TB Tools 36—4.1)
The correct answer is: HI-F, 250 gpm
The blue digital readout will alternately flash ______, when water flow is less than _____.
Select one:
a. LO-FLO, 80 gpm
b. LO-F, 100 gpm
c. LO-FLO, 100 gpm
d. LO-F, 80 gpm
D
(TB Tools 36—4.1)
The correct answer is: LO-F, 80 gpm
Regarding the batteries utilized for the Digital In-Line Gauge, it would be most correct to state that?
Select one:
a. When a slowly flashing “LO batt” occurs, the battery shall be swapped as soon as possible
b. The gauge is powered by a special 9v rechargeable lithium ion battery. Other battery types may be used in an emergency.
c. Batteries should be rotated and recharged weekly and after use
d. After 3 hours of usage, the digital readout will slowly flash “LO batt”.
C
(TB Tools 36—5.3, 5.6)
The correct answer is: Batteries should be rotated and recharged weekly and after use
The Digital In-Line Gauge will display a digital readout of “LO batt” flashing rapidly when ____ minutes of battery life remain?
Select one:
a. 5
b. 15
c. 10
d. 30
C
(TB Tools 36—5.3)
The correct answer is: 10
Which point concerning the “Floor Jack” is correct?
Select one:
a. Its maximum capacity is 3000 pounds
b. It takes 4 pumps to achieve the maximum height
c. The load must be centered on the floor jack saddle
d. Its maximum lifting height is 15 inches
C
(Tools 37—1, 4.3)
The correct answer is: The load must be centered on the floor jack saddle
Engine 324 is setting up its “Blitzfire” at a 3rd alarm fire to protect exposures 2 and 2A utilizing the oscillating feature of the Monitor. They should be aware that the monitor?
Select one:
a. Needs a minimum of 175 psi to oscillate
b. Can be set up to oscillate horizontally with either a 20 degree, 30 degree or 40 degree sweep
c. Has a vertical stream range from 15 degrees to 90 degrees above the horizontal
d. Should be supplied with only one 3 ½” supply line
B
(TB Tools 38—4.4, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1)
The correct answer is: Can be set up to oscillate horizontally with either a 20 degree, 30 degree or 40 degree sweep
The maximum inlet pressure for the Blitzfire with any type of solid stream tip or fog nozzle is?
Select one:
a. 175
b. 125
c. 200
d. 150
A
(TB Tools 38—4.1, 7.3)
The correct answer is: 175
When operating at the maximum inlet pressure, the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor will flow approximately _____ gpm with the 1 ¼” solid stream tip?
Select one:
a. 490
b. 500
c. 600
d. 550
A
(TB Tools 38—7.5 B)
The correct answer is: 490
Which point concerning the use of the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor is correctly stated?
Select one:
a. It can be operated with either a fog nozzle or solid stream stacked tips of 1 ¼”, 1 ½” or 2”
b. The safest method of restraining the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor is to use a utility rope around a substantial object which is then tied off to the Blitzfire’s forward attachment point
c. When using solid stream tips, the Blitzfire’s integrated stream shaper should be supplemented with another stream shaper attached to the solid stream tip to reduce stream break up and provide better reach
d. The Max-Force Dual Pressure Fog Nozzle adjusts from straight stream to a 135-degree wide fog pattern
C
(TB Tools 38—7.2, 7.4B, 7.5A, 8.2)
The correct answer is: When using solid stream tips, the Blitzfire’s integrated stream shaper should be supplemented with another stream shaper attached to the solid stream tip to reduce stream break up and provide better reach
Members drilling on the Beluga Auto Glass Knife were correct to state that?
Select one:
a. The knife can be used to cut Laminated Safety Glass found in automobile windshields, hurricane windows, commercial construction glass and residential construction glass
b. The Beluga blade will push the bulk of the debris towards the vehicle compartment
c. All 2018 and newer automobiles and trucks are required to have laminated safety glass installed on all windows except the rear window.
d. The Beluga blade cutting head can swivel 180 degrees and penetrates less than 3/8”
A
(TB Tools 39—2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5)
The correct answer is: The knife can be used to cut Laminated Safety Glass found in automobile windshields, hurricane windows, commercial construction glass and residential construction glass
The kindling, building, maintaining or use of an open fire in NYC is prohibited with five exceptions. Which exception is not stated correctly?
Select one:
a. Coke fueled salamanders at construction sites
b. Approved open fires used for special effects in connection with television, motion picture, theatrical and other entertainment productions
c. Outdoor non-commercial barbecue fires in equipment provided by and located in city parks
d. Portable outdoor barbecues at Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies
e. Training of fire brigades where such training is required by law, rule or regulation
D
(AUC 5 Add 3—Pg 1)
The correct answer is: Portable outdoor barbecues at Group R-1 and R-2 occupancies