Hard FT Questions Clip 11 Flashcards
- Company officers and chauffeurs must be familiar with the proper maintenance tasks that need to be performed on department apparatus. Of the following tasks, which would be considered a correct weekly maintenance task to take?
(TB Apparatus C-2 3.2.3, 3.2.7, 3.3)
A. Test Aerial/ Tower Ladder Emergency Systems for a maximum of 60 seconds.
B. Check the engine oil level. Check it cold or after the engine has been shut down for at least 15 minutes.
C. Examine windshield wipers, mirrors and glass for defects, weakness or need for replacement.
D. Operate electric fuel pump primers for 5 seconds with the ignition “On” and the apparatus not running.
Answer: D xB*x
A. Operate AL/TL Emergency systems weekly for a mximum of 30 SECONDS
B & C are both checked DAILY
- Units operating at a sub-cellar fire in a cast-iron loft building would be correct to know which choice below? (Lofts 6.1.9, 6.2.1,)
A. Cast-iron loft buildings typically only have one interior stair.
B. It is the responsibility of the 2nd arriving engine company to ensure a supply line is stretched and connected to the FDC when the fire area is protected by a sprinkler system.
C. If the 1st hoseline is stretched to the fire area by way of an exterior entrance, then the 2nd line should be stretched through the same entrance to back up the 1st line.
D. All hoselines stretched to the interior of cast-iron lofts shall be 2 ½” in size.
Answer: A xD*x sounds rightest
A - This will limit hoseline placement options
B - It is the responsibility of the 3rd arriving Engine
C - If the 1st hoseline is stretched to the fire area by way of an eterior entrance, the 2nd line should be stretched to the 1ST FLOOR to protect the public hallway and interior stairs
D - Initial hoselines may be 1 3/4” however, any fire in a large, uncompartmented area will require 2 1/2”
- Brooklyn units arrive at the scene of a fire at a Con Edison Substation and determine the fire is located in a Battery Room. The operating units would be correct to extinguish this fire using which extinguishing agent(s)?
(AUC 338 Add.2 5.5)
A. Either water, from a safe distance, or dry chemical extinguishers.
B. Either water or foam from a safe distance.
C. Either dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers
D. Only Carbon dioxide extinguishers.
Answer: A xC*x or D?
Carbon dioxide should NOT be used as an extinguishing agent at these fires. The plastic battery shell may crack when cold carbon dioxide is applied
Dry chemical extinguishers will work here as will water application from a safe distance
- During a fire in an under-river tube between Manhattan and Queens, a ladder company that has been assigned to evacuate passengers by walking them on the track area would be correct to think?
(Under-River Rail 2.2.1, 2.6.1, 2.7.1, 9.1)
A. Standpipe section valves can be used to pinpoint their location.
B. Members and civilians should walk in the area between the rails to avoid contact with the 3rd rail.
C. The round underground tunnel section connects to the square under river tube at the location of the entry/exit point of the tube.
D. Be aware of 1,000 volt electric lines that run along the ceiling level which will not be deactivated by routine requests for power removal.
Answer: D* but what’s wrong with A?
(A- Standpipe outlets (NOT SECTION VALVES) are numbered and can be used to pinpoint locations through out
the tubes,
B- Walk in the area OUTSIDE the rails. Drainage troughs are located
between the rails making it unsafe,
C- Opposite. The square tunnel section connects to the round under river tube at the location of the entry/exit point of the tube. (Asked on a previous test)
- After your unit was involved in a minor collision, you would be correct to? (SB 3 11.1, 11.2.1, 14.2)
A. Ensure the collision report is submitted within 72 hours of the collision.
B. Email a copy of the police report to the Collision Reporting Unit.
C. Ensure the form MV-104, if required, is completed and sent to the NYS DMV within 10 days. The officer in charge at the time of the collision is responsible to complete and forward this form.
D. Forward a completed MV-104, through the bag, to the mailroom so it can be stamped and mailed.
Answer: D/B cus B sounds fine unless it’s RECORDING and NOT REPORTING
A-within 48 hours,
B- The Officer/Vehicle Operator is required to obtain a copy of the police report. The report is to be forwarded to Safety Command’s Collision RECORDING UNIT via email. ???Double Answer???
C- Express responsibility of the VEHICLE OPERATOR,
D- Good.
Address the envelope to the provided DMV address. Then send it t the mailroom at
Metrotech to be stamped and mailed
- A lieutenant drilling with the members of his ladder company on elevator operations would be correct to state that?
(TB Emergencies 1 5.3, 5.3.1D, 5.3.1E)
A. The 1620 key is not removable from the elevator car keyed switch when it is in the Fireman Service position.
B. When recalled, an elevator traveling away from the street floor or from its lowest landing floor will stop at the next landing, open its door, then return non-stop to the lobby or terminal floor after its door closes.
C. The “Emergency Stop” button is rendered inoperative during both Phase 1 and Phase 2 operations.
D. Once a Fire Service car has been placed in Phase 2 recall operation, it will continue in Phase 2 operation unless the position of the lobby keyed switch is changed.
Answer: A xC*x should be
B- it will reverse direction at the next landing WITHOUT opening its door,
C- “Emergency Stop” is rendered inoperative in Phase 1, but should work in Phase 2,
D- Once a Fire Service car has been placed in Phase 2 recall operation, it will continue in Phase 2 operation regardless of the position of the lobby keyed switch
- During a discussion on the Fire Window Blanket, which statement made was correct? (TB Tools 3)
A. The blanket is large enough to cover at least 3 windows if necessary. The bottom of the blanket is weighted to facilitate positioning.
B. The Rescue Company will deliver their Window Blanket to the floor below the fire when operating at a high rise fireproof MD. If it is to be deployed, the Fire Sector Supervisor will assign a unit.
C. The unit assigned to deploy the Blanket may deploy a spotter to observe the deployment of the blanket from the exterior.
D. Just before the blanket is put in place, the company officer of the unit deploying the blanket must make an announcement to all units
Answer: C
A- The blanket is large enough to be cover at least 2 windows if necessary.,
B- The Squad Company,
C- Good. The officer or IC shall designate a spotter,
D- Just before the blanket is put in place, the IC must make an announcement to all units
- At the scene of a large explosion with numerous civilian injuries and fatalities, which officer must remain at the Triage Transfer Point and assume control until relieved by a Battalion Chief?
(ERP Add.3 5.3.2)
A. 1st engine company
B. 2nd engine company
C. 3rd engine company
D. 2nd ladder company
Answer: B xD?x or B. Should be truck
2ND ARRIVING ENGINE COMPANY
The 2nd arriving Engine Officer MUST REMAIN at the Triage Transfer Point and assume control until relieved by a Battalion Chief.
- 3rd Stage Engines are the preferred choice for pumping operations requiring discharge pressures over 500 psi. The recommended discharge pressure for standpipe operations exceeds 500 psi when the fire floor is the _______ floor or above.
(Engines Chap.8 Add.1 3.2)
A. 80th
B. 81st
C. 70th
D. 71st
Answer: B
The recommended discharge pressure for standpipe operations exceeds 500PSI when the fire floor is the 81st floor or above; or the fire floor elevation in feet is 925FEET or higher
Remember, EXCEEDS 500PSI, so 550PSI is the next one up
500PSI is 71
550PSI is 81
- How many of the following points are correct regarding the maintenance of the Hydra Ram?
(TB Tolls 26 5)
1) The only fluid that requires replenishment is the hydraulic fluid. This requires 1-3 ounces per year.
2) After fully extending the working piston, the operating arm should not be able to move except for when the relief valve is depressed.
3) The entire tool can be cleaned with soap and water, including the pistons.
4) Do not use spray type lubricants such as WD40 as they can damage the rubber seals.
5) The hydra ram should not be stored on the floor of the apparatus near heating vents.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer: B xCx
1- the ram requires no replenishment of fluids. The ram does not use hydraulic fluid
- A good understanding of the FDNY’s Self-Mutual policy is found in which statement? (PA/ID 5 Chap.2)
A. Firefighters may work a maximum of 5 self-mutuals in any calendar day.
B. Firefighters will be permitted to owe the Department a maximum of two self-mutuals prior to repayment.
C. No repayment of tours owed will be permitted on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
D. If possible, self-mutual requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Answer: C* but can’t you work a holiday?
You CANNOT take off on a holiday
You CAN bank an self-MX on a holiday
You CAN bank a self-MX on a holiday EXCEPT Veteran’s/Memorial Day
You CANNOT take a self-MX on a holiday even though it was banked
- Activation of the Emergency Alert Button on the Handie-talkie will cause which one of the following to happen? (Communications 11 3.5.1)
A. The high visibility LED Light blinks out SOS signal (2 Dots, 2 Dashes, 2 Dots)
B. The Transmit/ Receive light on the top of the remote speaker microphone blinks Orange/ Amber.
C. The main screen displays “Emergency” in a red stripe.
D. The top display will illuminate in Orange/ Amber and alternate between “Emergency” and “Unit ID”.
Answer: D* for A
A- 3 Dots, 3 Dashes, 3 Dots,
B- The Transmit/ Receive light on the top of the remote speaker microphone blinks Red.
C- The main screen displays “Emergency” in an ORANGE stripe
- A Lieutenant who would like to submit information about an incident into the “Pass It On Program” should email the information through the chain of command to the Bureau of ___________________ within ____________ hours of the operation. (SB 6)
A. Operations / 24
B. Operations/ 72
C. Training / 24
D. Training / 72
Answer; A* I think
The information should be emailed through the chain of command to the Bureau of Operations at FireOps@fdny.nyc.gov by the IC within 24 hours of the operation
Emailed by the IC, who may be a LT
Identification of units or individuals would be appropriate in positive situations and inappropriate in others (injuries, collisions, etc.). The Bureau of Operations will review and format the final version within 72 hours for prompt transmittal to the field
