Hard FT Questions Clip 5 Flashcards
- National Grid has requested the FDNY’s help in removing several manhole covers at the scene of a gas leak. As a sharp fire tech student, you would know this action should only be carried out as indicated in which choice?
(Sec. 9.2.4)
A. The sewer manhole cover is round or rectangular, and it is approved by an on-scene BC.
B. National Grid has checked the rectangular electric manhole cover for stray voltage, and it is approved by an on-scene BC.
C. The BC tells your engine company to retrieve the manhole hooks from any of the on-scene ladder companies. Do not pull any electric manhole covers if there is a manhole fire in the area.
D. If smoking or arcing is observed in an electric manhole, FD units should not pull any electric manhole covers in the area. If smoking or arcing is observed in a transformer vault, removal is acceptable if the cover is checked for stray voltage.
Answer: A* but maybe B
- Ladder 100 a Water Rescue Unit responds first due to a reported child who fell through the ice on a cold winter day. Ladder 100 arrives to find a 10-year-old boy holding on to the ice. The Lieutenant of Ladder 100 notifies the dispatcher of a confirmed victim and requests additional resources. Ladder 100 performs this rescue flawlessly in each choice except which one? (Water Rescue 3, 3.3, 3.3.4, 4.3.5 (F))
A. When attempting the reach method, Ladder 100 used a NYC Parks Department Ladder that was already on scene. When this did not work, they tried with the inflatable water rescue hose used in a straight line.
B. Ladder 100’s Roof FF attempted the throw method using the 75’ throw rope. When attempting this, the member’s dominant hand will throw the rope over and past the victim.
C. Ladder 100’s Primary Rescuer wearing a Cold-Water Suit and PFD approached the victim from the front. This will ensure proper communication between rescuer and victim; as well as aid in determining the mental status of the victim.
D. Ladder 100’s Officer realized the victim was beyond the reach of the 200-foot tether rope, so he instructed the Primary Tether to attach Ladder 100’s search rope, extending their reach an additional 200 feet.
Answer: C xDx BUT C sounded good too
- Safety Concerns at Buildings Under Construction was just recently released, and is full of good information for any test writer. Of the following four points, correct information can be found in which choice? (SB7, Chapter 5, 1.2,1.3,1.6,2.9,2.15,)
A. Precast concrete construction presents serious fire and collapse hazards that members may encounter due to the potential for lightning fire spread that can occur in the formwork system.
B. When encountering small fires involving wood forms and shoring of newly poured forms, units can operate hose lines from the safety of stairwells. This presents no risk to members operating.
C. It is possible that units may observe reshoring on the floor below the most recently poured floor, even hours after new concrete was poured.
D. Whether a minor fire or a significant one, the removal of supporting timbers of formwork during overhaul can only be approved by the on-scene Deputy Chief.
Answer: C xA*x
- While responding to a first due phone alarm your ECC hits a speed hump at a high rate of speed sending you flying into the ceiling of the cab. Upon return to quarters, after taking Advil for your headache you decide to drill with your ECC on speed humps. All the following are correct except?
(SB 2—Chapter 5)
A. When encountering speed humps with missing signs, send a DOT referral report.
B. The advised speed for a 4’’ reducer (speed hump) will typically be 15 mph and for a 3’’ reducer it will typically be 20 mph.
C. Speed Bumps are no longer legal on City streets.
D. An asphalt reducer (speed hump) will be stripped according to the “chevron” design and will span the width of the street.
Answer: A xDx but A is weird
- Which of the following chemicals would you expect to have a fish or garlic odor? (HM 11–Pg 4 Chart)
A. Phosgene
B. Hydrogen Sulfide
C. Phosphine
D. Carbon Monoxide
Answer: C xAx
- After taking up from Brooklyn All Hands Box 1636, units have been informed there were large quantities of synthetic opioids being stored in the house. Members must now be properly decontaminated at the scene. Having just read Haz-Mat 18 you would know members operated properly in choice?
(HM 18–5.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.6)
A. Contaminated PPE should be rinsed with copious amounts of water, removed and stored in double clear plastic bags.
B. Any suspected skin contact with synthetic opioids should be lightly wetted and washed with a hypochlorite bleach solution.
C. Contaminated PPE shall never be transported on the apparatus, leave all bagged items at the scene for pickup by the decon support unit.
D. It is not necessary to properly identify the substance, all double sealed clear plastic bags shall be marked with the members name, assigned unit and nature of the contamination.
Answer: D xAx pretty sure but D?
- Besides cutting rebar, the cordless rebar cutter is a useful tool that is carried by all ladder, squad and rescue companies. Improper use of the cordless rebar cutter is exhibited in which operation?
(Tools 28 sec. 2)
a. A member is cutting a window gate on the first floor of a private dwelling
b. A firefighter is removing an exterior door gate during a taxpayer fire
c. A member is cutting a small case hardened lock off a bicycle rack
d. A detailed member from an engine company is cutting a wrought iron fence (½” in diameter) during an impalement operation
Answer: C?
- You are a ladder lieutenant operating with your unit at a fire in a college laboratory. The fire is small and confined to a container of an alkali metal (potassium). The Incident Commander has sent a Squad Company to assist in the extinguishment using the MET-L-X extinguisher. In regard to this extinguisher, you were incorrect when you thought.
(2.1-2.3)
a. It was specifically developed for fires involving alkali metals such as sodium and potassium, and can be used on other metals such as magnesium, titanium and zirconium
b. The MET-L-X extinguisher has a non-reactive agent that forms a salt crust which excludes air from the fire
c. MET-L-X extinguishers are not suitable for fires in solid chunks of metal, such as casings
d. The MET-L-X extinguisher can be identified by a yellow label affixed to the extinguisher.
Answer: C xDx from C
- A member ordered to obtain a LITH-X extinguisher from a SOC Support Ladder Company had the following thoughts concerning this tool. In which one point was he correct?
(3.1-3.4)
a. It is the superior extinguishing agent on very hot burning metal fires and was specifically designed for use on lithium fires (batteries)
b. It has a yellow label affixed to the extinguisher
c. It contains a graphite powder which will cake and crust
d. It is superior for use on vertical surfaces due to its ability to adhere to hot vertical surfaces
Answer: A xCx
- Both MET-L-X and LITH-X extinguishers have features that are common to both. An incorrect statement concerning both of these extinguishers is found in which choice?
(Sec. 4, 5, 7)
a. Optimal distance to start extinguishment is 10’ from the burning object
b. Temperature restrictions are -40 to 120 degrees F
c. Inspected daily and after each use
d. Overhaul of the burning material may have to be delayed for up to 30 minutes in order for the fuel to cool
Answer: C weekly
- You are a Lieutenant in a Communications Unit. The proby has just informed you that one of your specialized radios (Enhanced Post Radio) is out of service. The correct action for you to perform now is best found in which choice? (Add 3. Pg.7)
a. Notify your Administrative Battalion for a replacement
b. Have the radio delivered to the Division with an RT-2 attached for repair or replacement at the radio shops
c. Notify the Battalion, Division and Dispatcher that your unit is out of service as a Communications Unit
d. Obtain the Division spare post radio via messenger
Answer: B xD?x
- You are a Lieutenant in Engine Company 202. Your unit has just been assigned as the Lobby Control Unit at a High-Rise fire in lower Manhattan. Correct choices for you to realize regarding this task may be found in each statement below with which exception?
(3, 4.2)
a. The company officer of the LCU shall don the ICS vest with the insert “LOBBY
CONTROL UNIT LEADER”
b. Verify the location of the Fire Floor, Forward Staging Area, SAE and Forward Triage Area Post
c. Report to the Logistics Section Chief, or if not on the scene, the Incident Commander
d. Operate on the Command Channel
Answer: D xC?x
- The primary method for moving non ambulatory patients out of an under-river tube during a derailment is via which method?
(7.3.3)
a. Rescue train
b. SKED stretchers
c. Victim removal relay teams
d. Rail carts
Answer: D?
