Hard FT Questions Clip 1 Flashcards
- An Officer conducting drill on maintenance of the PC/ATS would be correct to state that?
(Comm 2.6.1, 2.7.1, 2.8.2)
A. Each unit shall maintain at least three spare rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office.
B. Spare paper rolls of teleprinter paper may be secured by engine and ladder companies at the Division headquarters.
C. When there are problems with the computer equipment at the housewatch the Officer shall contact Starfire Operations.
D. If the Interruptible Power Supply alarm near the teleprinter stand is going off, the officer in charge of a firehouse must directly notify Starfire to have a Department electrician investigate.
Answer: C xDx
- While discussing the FDNY’s “Community Assistance Program” with members at drill Lieutenant Niceguy was correct to state?(AUC 3—1.1—1.4)
A. When a civilian requests assistance, the officer on duty should calm the person and immediately request assistance from EMS.
B. If members are in quarters when receiving a request for assistance from a civilian, thehousewatch firefighter should notify the dispatcher that the unit is operating at a verbal alarm.
C. If members are out of quarters when receiving a request for assistance from a civilian, the unit shall remain in service while operating to assist the civilian.
D. This program will assist both children and adults in NYC experiencing trouble in the streets.
Answer: D xBx
- Operation Sidewalk is accomplished by unit participation at block parties, street fairs, parades and other school and community events. An Officer assigned to “Operation Sidewalk” on a day tour would be correct to think?
(AUC 4—3.3.2, 3.3.5, 3.3.6)
A. They will be assigned for a period of 90 minutes
B. They will be out of service for this event.
C. If children are involved, the dangers of being a firefighter should be stressed
D. If the Operation Sidewalk is canceled because of a 10-51 signal, the officer must notify both the sponsoring organization and the Fire Safety Education Unit.
Answer: D xAx
- While conducting the 0900 Roll Call in Engine 100, Lieutenant Infante is approached by a young woman who states she is the mother of an infant that she wishes to abandon at the firehouse. In this situation, the Officer would be most correct to take which action?
(AUC 7—2.1.1)
A. Contact the Borough Communications Office and request the response of an ambulance and the Police.
B. Advise the Borough Communications Office to place Engine 100 out of service (10-99) until the Police have assumed custody of the infant.
C. Immediately notify the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC) of the incident.
D. Make a journal entry and forward a letterhead report to the Chief of Fire Operations that should include the race and sex of the infant.
Answer: D xAx
- Regarding the route and valve locations of the Buckeye Pipeline, it would be correct to state?
(AUC 149—2.1.2, 2.1.3)
A. The route of the Buckeye Pipeline is marked by yellow poles with orange tops.
B. Buckeye Pipeline route markers provide the exact location of the pipeline.
C. At most valve locations, there are two manual shutoffs (one for Line 601 and one for Line 602) generally located below ground in a valve housing under a pair of yellow covers.
D. Valve locations are marked by an orange pole with an arrowhead on top. The identity of the valve box (example—”Valve 54BN”) will be located in white on these poles.
Answer: C xAx
- When responding and operating at brush fires, first alarm units would be most correct to think that?
(AUC 151—4.7, 5.1.2, 5.4.17, 5.4.18)
A. Forestry hose may be used in a structure only if a brush fire has extended to the building.
B. Units may only attack from or operate in front of a brush fire to protect structures
C. If heat waves are threatening an exposure use of a water curtain is generally effective
D. Units should advance through burnt-out, blackened areas to attack the fire
Answer: D xBx
- Members preparing to operate as a Reconnaissance team during a hurricane would be incorrect to think that these teams should?
(AUC 159—5.4.1)
A. Be comprised of 2-4 members who are mobile, but inconspicuous to the public
B. Be capable of moving by land or water.
C. Conduct triage and provide information.
D. Only conduct extrication or rescue activity when life is in imminent danger
Answer: D xCx
- Ladder 121—a Water Rescue Company and Engine 265 are dispatched to a Private Dwelling where civilians are stranded and trapped due to rising still water. In this situation, they would be most correct to take which action?
(AUC 159—Add 7—4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)
A. Engine 265 should transport Ladder 121’s Flat Bottom Boat to the scene
B. All six of Ladder 121’s members shall don Cold Water Suits prior to entering the water
C. Members should be aware that the flat bottom boat has a weight limitation of 480 pounds
D. Engine 265 should enter the water only to assist with removal of the victims from the boat.
Answer: A
- There are numerous hazards that can occur at underground electric utility fires. Which potential hazard is not correctly indicated?
(AUC 180—3.2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.5, 3.4.4, 3.5.3)
A. CO explosions can occur in manholes, inside buildings (usually in the cellar), in light pole bases, traffic control boxes and sewers.
B. Manhole covers weigh 300 pounds and can become electrified from stray voltage.
C. Arcing from electric cables can damage the gas infrastructure. Arcing includes a visible electric arc that is usually a blue flash or hissing, buzzing or crackling noises without a visible indicator.
D. A combustible liquid fire from a transformer can have a Boilover if F500 extinguishing agent is added.
Answer: D xCx
- First alarm units arriving at the scene of a manhole fire would be correct to consider which tactic when operating?
(AUC 180—4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5)
A. Generally, if the location of electric manholes and service boxes are unknown, it is safer to walk in the street near the curb line.
B. The Safety Area established beyond manholes with any activity should be at least two nonaffected manholes away in each direction.
C. When inspecting exposures for extension of fire, smoke, CO or natural gas migration, utilize both a CO meter and the Altair.
D. If lights are flickering, members should be sure to de-energize electrical components by shutting power at the main.
Answer: C xAx
- Which point concerning FireIce is stated incorrectly?
(AUC 180—Add 2)
A. FireIce is effective on Class B transformer fires
B. When inserting the pick-up tube into the product container, employ a circular, vacuuming motion with the tube to draw the product up to the nozzle.
C. The product container should be placed at the point of nozzle operation.
D. The 25-foot length of ¾” hose connected to the eductor should be fully extended
Answer: A xDx
- Once FireIce operations have concluded, which maintenance action(s) must be conducted?
(AUC 180—Add 2—10.1)
A. The nozzle and the pick-up tube should be flushed with fresh water for a minimum of 30 seconds.
B. The nozzle and the pick-up tube should be flushed with fresh water for a minimum of 60 seconds.
C. The nozzle should be flushed with fresh water for a minimum of 30 seconds.
D. The nozzle should be flushed with fresh water for a minimum of 60 seconds.
Answer: C xBx
- First alarm units respond to a fire reported in a 3-story Private Dwelling during Phase B of Winter Operations. In this situation, it would be most correct for preference to be given to the?
(AUC 200—5.3.10D)
A. Engine apparatus to enter the block first, unless the exposures are over 3 stories
B. Engine apparatus to enter the block first, regardless of the height of the exposures
C. Ladder apparatus to enter the block first, unless the exposures are less than 3 stories
D. Ladder apparatus to enter the block first, regardless of the height of the exposures
Answer: B xAx
- Fog nozzles can produce either a straight stream or a fog pattern. Which one additional point below is an incorrect description of these types of nozzles?
(Engine Ops Chapter 3 3.7.1; 3.7.3; 3.7.5)
A. The straight stream is hollow.
B. At 100 psi nozzle pressure, the 1 ¾” fog nozzle flowrate can reach 200 gpm.
C. Fog patterns are ineffective for maximizing hydraulic ventilation, dispersing gas vapors, and extinguishing fire near electrical equipment.
D. To operate in the straight stream, the tip is rotated to the right. To operate in the fog pattern, the tip is rotated to the left.
Answer: C but what’s up with B
- The combination nozzle is a two-piece system that allows for the use of either a high-rise nozzle attachment or a cockloft nozzle attachment to a single base pipe section. Several additional points about this tool are mentioned below. Which one is correct?
(Engine Ops Chapter 3 - 3.7.11 C, D, E)
A. The combination nozzle system shall be visually inspected weekly.
B. The original one-piece high-rise nozzle has been removed from companies equipped with the combination nozzle.
C. When using the cockloft nozzle tip, the two outer stream tips are not to be removed; these tips increase the reach of the stream in excess of 100 feet.
D. The combination nozzle has been issued to a number of companies in the field. It is carried in a kit inside the apparatus crew cab.
Answer: A
