Hard FT Questions Clip 10 Flashcards
1) More than ever the NYC Fire Dept is engaged with the public. Regarding the recently updated Community Engagement & Public Education Program, which one of the following four choices is most correct?
(AUC 4, 2.5, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1.2)
A: When the officer on duty receives a request for a firehouse visit to quarters, the officer shall have the requester contact the Fire Safety Education Unit.
B: All fire safety education programs are exempt from the 10-51 signal, except Operation Sidewalk or when ordered by the Chief of Operations.
C: When the officer on duty receives a request for a Fire Safety Education event, other than a visit to Quarters, the officer shall schedule the event on a day the unit is not scheduled for BISP, hydrant inspection or other scheduled activities.
D: During a firehouse visit, units will be placed out of service for 90 minutes.
Answer: B*
A. Visits OTHER THAN qtrs
C. Visits to qtrs
D. Remain in service
4) Your unit is out on BISP when the dispatcher tells you to return to quarters for a possible abandoned infant outside of quarters. In this situation, you would be most correct to take which action listed below?
(AUC 7, 2.5, 2.6.1, 2.7.1, 2.7.2)
A: If the infant is found, the fire officer is responsible for completing the report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment.
B: You should notify the Battalion, Division & FDOC if the infant is found.
C: Immediately search the area adjacent to quarters. If the infant is found notify the dispatcher to have an ambulance respond and the unit shall be placed out of service (10-99) until the ambulance assumes custody.
D: If the infant is not found, notify the dispatcher, and take a mark in the company journal. No further action is required.
Answer: C
A. EMS does the report
B. Battalion only
D. Unusual Occurrence Report
7) An Officer training on fire tactics in Old Law Tenements was most correct in which one statement below?
(FFP, MD, 4.5.5, 4.6.3, 4.7.2, 4.7.4)
A: The base of an air or light shaft may be the roof of a store or the ceiling of a cellar; thus fire may burn down into the store or cellar.
B: For a fire that originates in an air or light shaft, the first hose line should be stretched to a point above the fire to cut off extension and water aimed down into the shaft.
C: If weakened, damaged or burnt-out stairs are encountered, place a straight ladder over the stairs to gain access to the floors above. The straight ladder is preferred because it has fewer moving parts.
D: Once fire enters the cockloft of an OLT, it will generally be necessary to cut a trench to extinguish the fire.
Answer: A* for B
B. Nearest point
C. Extension ladder
D. Extinguished from below
8) Which choice below contains the most correct point concerning Workplace Violence? (PA/ID 8, Ch5, 10.4, 10.5, 11.1.2, 11.2.1, 11.3.1)
A: An employee may, in certain situations, submit a workplace violence report directly to the workplace violence prevention coordinator.
B: Regarding matters that are likely to lead to workplace violence, the supervisor has the option to consult the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator.
C: Lieutenants alone have the authority to take any action they feel is necessary to address a potential workplace violence problem, including making temporary reassignments.
D: On site supervisors must assess the workplace on a quarterly basis.
Answer: A xB?x or A
B. Must contact
C. In consult with CoC
D. Yearly
9) Cornices when impacted by fire can become a collapse hazard. Which choice is most correct point regarding cornice concerns at fires?
(SB7, Ch6, 4, 6, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5)
A: A cornice is a permanent hood which projects over an entrance to a building and is not supported by posts or columns.
B: When a cornice is at risk of collapse due to fire, it will always show signs of weakening, such a sagging at one end.
C: The quickest and most efficient way to stop fire spread in a cornice is to operate directly beneath the cornice directing a hose stream onto the flames.
D: Fire may involve the framework within the cornice, facilitating horizontal fire spread to adjoining buildings.
Answer: D* for A
A. Marquee
B. May collapse suddenly
C. Corner safe area
10) An Engine Officer responding to a car fire just over the city border into Nassau County can switch their radio to the primary interoperability channel UTAC 42D. Which of the following is most correct point about utilizing UTAC 42D? (Comm, Ch14, Add4, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
A: After initial contact is made on UTAC 42D with Nassau County units, the IC must designate a member to monitor and relay additional information.
B: UTAC 42D is for command needs only; tactical operations shall not be conducted on this channel.
C: FDNY 10 codes and terminology shall be used when using UTAC 42D.
D: If unable to establish contact on UTAC 42D, have all members switch back to HT-1 and abandon all efforts to contact the cooperating agency.
Answer: A* for B
B. Command & Tactical
C. Do not use FD speak
D. Call dispatch
19) It is 1800 hours on a Sunday, the Lieutenant is discussing inputting the EBF-4 for the current tour with members studying for the upcoming Lt’s exam. The most correct advice can be found in choice.
(AUC 346, 2.10, 3.2, 6.2, 6.6,)
A: Use the EBF-4 application located on the intranet and this is to be done immediately after roll call and when the company is in quarters.
B: The Officer should use the In-Rig EBF-4 even if the unit is in quarters because use of the In-Rig EBF-4 is required on Sunday.
C: Anytime a Unit or Battalion is displayed in Red, that unit is out of service.
D: Probationary members are identified on the EBF-4 with a (PR) prefix after their name.
Answer: A xD*x I think
B. Only on Sunday 9x
C. Blue, Add info
D. Before their name
21) Air and Light shafts can be avenues for fire extension. The draft created in the shaft will delay lateral extension making it necessary to initially focus our efforts on the fire floor and floors above. Assuming the fire started in an occupied OLT, which of the following is most correct concerning air and light shaft fires?
(Ladders 3, 4.2, 4.2.1, 4.2.2)
A: Occupants in the exposed building are in greater danger than the original fire building once fire enters the shaft.
B: When gaining access to apartments in the shaft above that are in the same line, fire escapes must never be used as they are over ninety years old.
C: The engine company after knocking down fire in the room exposing the shaft, should direct the nozzle stream into the shaft and knock down the shaft fire before continuing through the apartment.
D: While awaiting hose lines, open windows in the shaft and remove combustible hangings such as drapes, shades, curtains.
Answer: C* for A
A. Original fire building
B. Use FE’s with caution
D. Close windows
25) During times of civil disorder units may find themselves operating at fires and emergencies as part of a task force. Operations may differ substantially from normal operating procedure. In these situations, which of the following points is most correct during times of civil disorder? (ERP Add3B, 4.4.9, 4.4.10, 4.7.2, 4.7.4, 4.7.5, 4.7.6)
A: While responding all visual and audible warning devices shall be used to the fullest extent possible.
B: The engine shall not be placed near the front of the building, as they should instead remain on street corners for mobility.
C: It is preferred that the Engine Chauffeur connect to a mid-block hydrant for ease of stretching in either direction.
D: When possible, supply the engine with two supply lines, and always stretch a backup hose line at all structure fires.
Answer: D xC*x for D
A. No sirens
B. Consider in-line pumping
C. Avoid
27) Your unit is operating at an active transformer fire with flames burning 15’ high in the air where Con Ed electric is on-scene attempting to mitigate the situation. In this situation, the last acceptable option for extinguishing this fire is?
(AUC 180, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.2)
A: A hoseline from 10 feet away with a 30-degree fog pattern.
B: A hoseline from 30 feet away with a 10-degree fog pattern.
C: Application of Foam using a foam handline from 30 feet away with a 30-degree fog pattern.
D: Application of F500 that is carried by Haz-Mat 1
Answer: C xD?x
A. At least 30’
B. At least 30 degrees
D. First option
29) While drilling on the Hydra-Ram with newly assigned members, Lt. McHoweville made four statements. He should hit the books harder as the only correct comment he made was? (TB Tools 26, 2.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.5)
A: Its main purpose is for the forcible entry of outward opening doors only.
B: If difficulty is encountered gaining a purchase, lightly striking the Hydra-Ram with the axe is recommended.
C: When cleaning and lubricating the Hydra-Ram, spray type lubricants such as (WD40) are recommended, which can be requisitioned from Fire Tools and Equipment Unit.
D: The Hydra-Ram does not contain Hydraulic Fluid, rather it uses Propylene Glycol, which will not cause injury to your skin.
Answer: D* for its wording
A. Outward & inward
B. Do not strike
C. Use 3-in-one oil, no WD-40
32) It is a hot July day tour and your engine company is operating first due at an all-hands fire when the fire sector relieves your unit and tells you to report to the forward RAC area for rehabilitation and care. Which point below is the most correct concerning the FDNY’s RAC policy? (AUC 230, 7.2) (ADD1, 4.1, 4.3.1) (ADD2, 5.3)
A: After exiting the fire building, you should see the Forward RAC area within 50 feet of the fire building and within eyesight of the Command Post.
B: When a member turns their personal hood over to the RAC Firefighter for decontamination, the Officer must fill out form EDR-1 so the hood is returned to the proper company.
C: Company Officers should notify the IC after their members become physically over stressed; this is most important during the post-control overhaul phase.
D: Once your unit enters rehabilitation, a logical time frame to rest prior to reassignment would be 20 minutes.
Answer: D* for B
No EDR-1 right?
A. Swap the #’s
B. RAC FF does this
C. Before, pre-control
33) At 1800 roll call your members are discussing the company softball game that took place earlier today. FF Munson makes a comment that he sprained his left ankle. It is now 0300 and your company is returning from a routine EMS run when FF Munson informs you, he hurt his ankle stepping off the rig at the previous alarm and would like to “take a mark” that you consider to be not truthful. In this situation, the next appropriate action for you to take would be to immediately? (AUC 268, 2, 2.1.7)
A: Notify the Inspector General by calling FDOC
B: Notify the Bureau of Investigations and Trials by calling the 24-hour number.
C: Email the Inspector General, as notification via telephone is only done during business hours.
D: Notify the on-duty Battalion Chief who will notify the next level of command.
Answer: A xC?x It’s not an emergency and paperwork
B. BITS is FDOC or written
C. IG is always via phone
D. False
34) Members at drill are discussing the 7.5mm Kernmantle Search Rope which is 200 feet long with a double action snap hook at the working end. Choose the only correct comment they made during this drill?
(TB Rope 6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
A: The first directional marker will be 18 inches before the distance markers.
B: The distance between markers is 6 inches.
C: The distance between each set of directional/distance markers is 50 feet.
D: The markers are tapered from 1’’ to ½’’, the 1’’ end clearly denotes the way into the IDLH.
Answer: D xBx
A. Old rope
B. Old rope
C. 25FT
37) E999 responds to an EMS run for an unconscious patient and find a 44 year-old female in respiratory arrest but still has a pulse. A few minutes after members have begun resuscitative efforts using a BVM, the husband presents a valid DNR. The Officer then ordered his members to discontinue patient care. Do you agree or disagree with the Officer’s decision?
(CFR, Ch2, Add1 4.2)
A) Agree
D) Disagree
Answer: A* should be. No BVM
If a valid DNR is presented after resuscitative efforts, discontinue
This includes:
- Chest compressions
- Bag valve mask ventilations
- Defibrillation
- Intubation
- Administration of medications
Relief of choking by removing a foreign body is appropriate, but if breathing has stopped, ventilation SHALL NOT be assisted
