FT Spring Quiz 1

Question 1

Choose an incorrect choice regarding the FDNY Extra-Departmental Employment Policy (EDE).
Select one:
a. While on medical leave, members are prohibited from engaging in any EDE, profession, occupation or business.
b. Members serving with volunteer fire departments must submit the Form BP-150.
c. While on light duty or limited service, members may engage in EDE only with the approval of the Fire Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
d. All members must have the approval of the Fire Commissioner in order to participate in EDE.

Answer 1

D
Members may engage in EDE WITHOUT the approval of the Commissioner unless except as noted in PA/ID 12-67 (PA/ID 12-67)
The correct answer is: All members must have the approval of the Fire Commissioner in order to participate in EDE.

Question 2

Mutual exchange of tours shall be completed within a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ day period subsequent to the first date involved.
Select one:
a. 30 
b. 60
c. 7
d. 15

Answer 2

A
(PA/ID 6-72)
The correct answer is: 30

Question 3

Of the following, which one is an incorrect choice made about Mutual Exchange Guidelines?
Select one:
a. Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 7 days prior to first date of mutual.
b. Only the company officer responsible for approving staffing events and changes, shall maintain control of, and record in, the Unit Staffing Log.
c. Mutual applications shall be submitted at least 3 days in advance of the first date involved.
d. Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed 8 or more mutual exchange of tours. This excludes self-mutuals.

Answer 3

A
5 Days (PA/ID 6-72)
The correct answer is: Approved mutual shall be voided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 7 days prior to first date of mutual.

Question 4

Members placed on Military Leave may be eligible for a maximum of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year.
Select one:
a. 150
b. 325
c. 96
d. 240

Answer 4

D
(PA/ID 7-75 4.1)
The correct answer is: 240

Question 5

When a member wishes to file an EEO Complaint, the complaint must be filed with the FDNY EEO Officer within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ from the date the alleged discrimination or harassment occurred.
Select one:
a. 90 days
b. One year 
c. 18 months
d. Two years

Answer 5

B
(PA/ID 1-77 5.5)
The correct answer is: One year

Question 6

Members who would like to exchange RSOT tours should be governed by all but which one of the following guidelines?
Select one:
a. Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty Firefighters must be competed (worked) by both parties within 90 days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier).
b. Mutual exchange of RSOT tours must be submitted to the Battalion at least 24 hours before the first RSOT tour for approval.
c. An RSOT tour that has been mutualed or rescheduled may not be mutualed or rescheduled again.
d. Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT is permitted for all full duty firefighters assigned and working in the field.

Answer 6

A
within 30 days (PA/ID 1-90)
The correct answer is: Mutual exchange of scheduled RSOT tours by full duty Firefighters must be competed (worked) by both parties within 90 days of the first scheduled RSOT tour or by the end of the calendar year (whichever is earlier).

Question 7

Company officers discussing the FDNY Bereavement Leave policy would be incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours following time of death.
b. A member receiving a death notification when on duty will be promptly excused by the immediate superior officer on duty.
c. Bereavement Leave may not be less than 5 calendar days.
d. A Bereavement Leave report is to be prepared in duplicate by the officer on duty in the member’s unit. One copy shall be forwarded immediately and the other with the transcript of death.

Answer 7

C
Not less than four calendar days (PA/ID 4-89)
The correct answer is: Bereavement Leave may not be less than 5 calendar days.

Question 8

Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel, in writing, up the chain of command to whom?
Select one:
a. The Borough Commander
b. The Chief of Operations
c. The Fire Commissioner
d. The Chief of Department

Answer 8

D
(PA/ID 1-2013 4.4)
The correct answer is: The Chief of Department

Question 9

In the event of a workplace violence emergency, FDNY employees are instructed to first report the emergency ____________________.
Select one:
a. By calling 911
b. By reporting it to their supervisor or the Workplace Violence Coordinator

Answer 9

A
(PA/ID 1-2011 1.6)
The correct answer is: By calling 911

Question 10

When positioning a tower ladder, the ideal horizontal distance from the centerline of the turntable to an objective is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet. With the centerline of the turntable \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet from a building there will be sufficient room for the bucket to be dropped from the horizontal with the boom perpendicular to the side of the apparatus.
Select one:
a. 25 – 35 / 25
b. 32 / 25 
c. 25 – 35 / 32
d. 32 / 15

Answer 10

B
(Lad 6 Chapter 2 Page 2)
The correct answer is: 32 / 25

Question 11

When supplying a tower ladder for use of the water delivery system, generally one supply source at the base of the TL should be used. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ psi is the recommended pressure at the gated inlet for an effective operation.
Select one:
a. 100 - 150
b. 200 - 250 
c. 250 - 300
d. 150 - 200

Answer 11

B
(Lad 6 Chapter 4 4.1)
The correct answer is: 200 - 250

Question 12

Choose an incorrect statement regarding tower ladder large caliber stream operations.
Select one:
a. A Satellite Water Unit is the best source of supply if available.
b. When stretching a 3 ½” supply line to a TL, ensure the female end is stretched to the gated outlet.
c. The TL may be supplied at either side of the apparatus.
d. Water flow to the TL should be controlled at the supply source (e.g. engine apparatus or Satellite manifold).

Answer 12

B
Ensure the MALE end is stretched to the gated outlet (Lad 6 Chapter 4 4.1)
The correct answer is: When stretching a 3 ½” supply line to a TL, ensure the female end is stretched to the gated outlet.

Question 13

When operating with a 75’ TL, a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ may be utilized as a gauge to determine if the outriggers will clear obstructions.
Select one:
a. Halligan tool
b. Maul
c. 6’ hook 
d. 10’ hook

Answer 13

C
For a 95’ TL, the clearance needed is 6’8” (Lad 6 Chapter 1 Page 4)
The correct answer is: 6’ hook

Question 14

The preferred placement of manual pins for TL outriggers shall be at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hole available once extended. The preferred placement of manual pins for jacks shall be at the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ slot available once extended.
Select one:
a. Lowest/ lowest
b. Lowest/ highest 
c. Highest/ lowest
d. Highest/ highest

Answer 14

B
(Lad 6 Chapter 1 Page 4)
The correct answer is: Lowest/ highest

Question 15

Which one of the following should be the primary means of communication between the TL bucket and the pedestal?
Select one:
a. Hand signals
b. The intercom system 
c. Handie-talkie

Answer 15

B
(Lad 6 Chapter 1 1.5)
The correct answer is: The intercom system

Question 16

During TL bucket operations the terms “Extend, Retract, Raise, Lower, Boom Left and Boom Right” shall be used when transmitting orders between the bucket and pedestal. The reference point used should always be the?
Select one:
a. Bucket position
b. Pedestal

Answer 16

B
(Lad 6 Chapter 1 Page 9)
The correct answer is: Pedestal

Question 17

When removing a victim in a Stokes basket via the TL bucket, which action below would be incorrect?
Select one:
a. Diagonal positioning is preferred as it is the easiest and safest of the three options.
b. To ensure smooth operation, the Bucket Firefighter should perform the lowering operations if conditions permit.
c. The apparatus should be positioned at least 25’-30’ from the building to allow the bucket to reach street level.
d. The Stokes basket may be lashed to a substantial part of the bucket in an upright, horizontal or diagonal position.

Answer 17

B
The PEDESTAL FF should perform the lowering operation if conditions permit (Lad 6 Chapter 3 3.3)
The correct answer is: To ensure smooth operation, the Bucket Firefighter should perform the lowering operations if conditions permit.

Question 18

If the TL bucket makes contact with a building, structure or other obstruction, a potentially dangerous condition may present itself. The TL bucket may become wedged or stuck. Should this occur members in the bucket should take all but which one of the following actions?
Select one:
a. Verify all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness.
b. The P.T.O. should be disengaged and the apparatus engine should be shut down
c. Notify the IC by transmitting an “URGENT” message after activating the EAB.
d. Remain low in the bucket. All members should immediately crouch, sit or otherwise remain low in the bucket.

Answer 18

B
PTO should remain engaged and the apparatus shut down (Lad 6 Chapter 3 3.6)
The correct answer is: The P.T.O. should be disengaged and the apparatus engine should be shut down

Question 19

Which cut should be the “knock out” cut when a coffin cut is being cut at a tenement fire?
Select one:
a. The last cut
b. The second cut 
c. The 1st cut
d. The third cut

Answer 19

B
(Ladders 3 5.9.6)
The correct answer is: The second cut

Question 20

The Department of Transportation classifies chemicals according to their major hazardous characteristics. Which number would identify radioactive Material?
Select one:
a. 9
b. 8
c. 7 
d. 6

Answer 20

C
(Haz-Mat 2 2.1)
The correct answer is: 7