JD ABC'S

Question 1

True/False
The exterior evacuation path of ambulatory students shall avoid the vicinity adjacent to holding rooms in which the tower ladder is expected to position.

Answer 1

True abc 3-85 add 1 4.0

Question 2

In a ABR school who is designated as the Evacuation Officer.

Answer 2

ABC 3-85 add 1 page 2
EVACUATION OFFICERS
1. The Principal shall be designated as the Evacuation Officer. In his/her absence, the Assistant Principal or designee shall assume this responsibility.

Question 3

Each floor where a holding area is assigned shall have a Floor Warden and back up warden designated and assigned. (If more than one holding area per floor, there shall be one Floor Warden and back up Floor Warden per holding area.)

1. Floor Wardens communicate to who? the results of evacuation and searches of all floors with holding areas.
2. who Shall report to the Fire Department Chief in Charge room numbers and locations of holding areas and number of persons in each room.

Answer 3

ABC 3-85 add1 page 2
report to The Principal as the Evacuation Officer. In his absence, the Assistant Principal or designee shall assume this responsibility.

same person principal report to FDNY

Question 4

In case of fire the Floor Warden shall verify the location of non-ambulatory students on his/her floor and shall insure that all nonambulatory students have been removed to the required holding area(s) or evacuated from the building. The decision as to when a non- ambulatory student should be evacuated from the building should be based on what??

Answer 4

ABC 3-85 add1 page 3

4. 1 The flow of traffic in the stairway (light-heavy). Would the entry into this stairway carrying a student disrupt this flow.
5. 2 The possibility of panic on the upper floors if the flow of students were slowed or stopped on a lower floor by a non-ambulatory student falling in the stairway.
6. 3 The injury potential to both ambulatory and non-ambulatory if the non-ambulatory student tripped or fell during the evacuation.
7. 4 The capability of one person assisting the non-ambulatory student to physically carry this student down the stairs.

Question 5

INFO:ABC 3-85 add 2 page 2
4.2 Students of limited mobility who are not wheelchair bound will not routinely require an I.S.P. If the school’s fire evacuation plan provides for that student’s evacuation from the building, an I.S.P. is not required. If the student is of such limited mobility that a holding room would be required, then an I.S.P. would be developed. I.S.P. teams will provide assistance to principals in making these determination.

Answer 5

INFO:ABC 3-85 add 2 page 2
4.1 I.S.P.s are child specific and school specific fire evacuation plans which will be developed by a designated team for each wheelchair bound student who attends classes above or below the ground floor in any school where there are no holding rooms or where holding rooms have not yet been approved by the FDNY. The development of I.S.P.’s is an interim measure to ensure student safety until, students are in settings with holding rooms that are complete and approved. I.S.P.’s are components of the total fire evacuation plan of a given school.

Question 6

abc 3-88 1.3
who shall IC notify if nautural gas is shut down and what info does he give?

2. when does the chief and unit have remain on the scene?

Answer 6

1.3 Therefore, the Incident Commander (IC) shall notify the responsible utility company via the Borough dispatcher any time a natural gas valve has been shut down. Type and location of valve shall be included in this notification. Units are not required to remain on the scene awaiting the utility’s arrival unless conditions indicate and/or the IC requests an immediate response.
Note: Officers shall continue to notify the responsible utility company anytime it is deemed necessary.

*BC doent need remain if leaves unit

Question 7

2.1 The Department of Buildings shall be notified via the borough dispatcher in the following instances:
one is incorrect?
1 Structural collapse
2 Suspected serious structural condition or problem
3 Elevator incident with injuries in nycha
4 Elevator incident - Serious (e.g., elevator car free falls)
5 Escalator incident with injuries
6 Defective boiler or water heater with injuries (e.g., CO Poisoning)
7 Defective boiler or water heater - Serious (e.g., boiler explosion)
8 Amusement ride incident with injuries
9 Sidewalk shed incidents (damage to sidewalk shed) no injuries
10 Scaffolding related incidents (hanging or fixed)
11 Construction site related accidents (e.g., crane accident, worker fall)

Answer 7

abc 3-88 2.1 2.2
3 isIC

2. 4 The NYCHA shall be notified for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities. The Department of Buildings does not require notification for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities.
3. 2 The Department of Buildings no longer requires immediate notification for routine incidents that do not result in injuries. Officers shall continue to notify the Department of Buildings anytime they deem necessary.

Question 8

abc 5-94 page 1

explaon the response for class “E” and “J” alarms?

Answer 8

1. 2 One Engine OR one Ladder Company with a Battalion Chief will be assigned to all Class “E” alarms citywide, on a 24 hour basis.
2. 3 The same response policy described in section 1.2 shall be assigned to hotel occupancies (Class “J” Alarms) from 0700 hours through 1900 hours citywide. From 1900 to 0700 hours, units will be assigned to Class ”J” alarms as per box assignments.
3. 6 A subsequent alarm of any type from the same address shall call for the remainder of the full first alarm assignment.
   * 2.3 Class “E” alarms from certain occupancies require a minimum response of 3 Engines, 2 Ladders and a Battalion Chief. This response will be indicated in the CIDS message when a Class “E” alarm is received for these occupancies.

Question 9

When an alarm is received from a Class “E” or “J” alarm system with no additional information and the response is one Engine or one Ladder Company, the Battalion Chief may either monitor the radio or respond, based on what?

Answer 9

abc 5-94 page 2
3.4 The decision to respond shall be based on knowledge of conditions existing at the time such as; the experience level of responding officers, relocated units, etc.

Question 10

If the preliminary report from the assigned Engine or Ladder Company is not received in a reasonable time frame (5-10 minutes), Chief Officers monitoring the radio shall contact who ?
-and who does the nyfirs report?

Answer 10

abc 5-94 page 2
Chief Officers monitoring the radio shall contact the dispatcher and request a preliminary report.

Battalions are responsible for any required NYFIRS.

Question 11

If a subsequent alarm is received while the Battalion Chief is monitoring a Class “E” or “J” alarm, the Battalion shall NOT be directed to respond unless??

Answer 11

abc 5-94 page 2

• Dispatcher receives information of a serious fire and assigned Battalion is the nearest available Battalion Chief - example 10-75 or 10-76.
• If the Dispatcher decides to assign the Battalion that was monitoring the Class “E” or “J” alarm to another box, the Engine or Ladder Company investigating the “E” or “J” alarms shall be notified via radio that no Chief is monitoring the alarm.

Question 12

A.B.C. 5 - 94 ADDENDUM 1 page 1
Officer shall make contact with building personnel; inquire as to the alarm source and direct building personnel to reset the alarm system. If the alarm panel does reset, the officer shall remain approximately two to three minutes to assure that the reset holds.
what is proceedure if just single engine on class “E” or “J” reponse?

Answer 12

In addition to the member remaining in the apparatus, the officer shall leave an additional member of the engine or ladder company in the lobby. If the officer intends to use an elevator for an alarm activation above the 7th floor, the officer shall enter the elevator with the remaining members.
 Officer and the remaining member(s) investigate while one firefighter remains with elevator.
Engine company officer shall return to lobby with firefighters and secure the necessary hose and equipment in preparation to operate as per High-Rise Procedures. At this time, the alarm panel should be checked again and the elevators should be recalled. Additional information may become available and should be relayed to incoming units.

Question 13

ABC 3-96 page 1 INFO:
For the purpose of this circular, a NOTEWORTHY INCIDENT is defined as a fire, emergency or administrative operation that is likely to generate significant media or political interest, and thus necessitate an immediate, accurate and up-to-date information flow to the department hierarchy.

so examoles newsworthy are? back of card

Answer 13

Multiple alarms in high profile occupancies
10-80 code 2 signals
Multiple 10-45’s
Transportation incidents (aviation, railroad, subway, etc.)
Large scale evacuations
Fire in the stairwell of a Housing Authority project Successful CFR defibrillation
10-45 involving possible child abuse
All hands fire with numerous civilian injuries
Vacate involving a confidential haven for abused spouses

Question 14

ABC 3-96 page 2
Chief Officers, when operating as the I.C. at NOTEWORTHY INCIDENTS, are personally responsible for notifying or designating a knowledgeable subordinate to notify who and HOW notify them?

Answer 14

notify the Citywide Tour Commander of all available particulars of the incident. This notification shall be made through the Emergency Operations Center (718-694-2094) as soon as an incident is determined to be NOTEWORTHY.
-Chief Officers should use their cellular phones, which are required to be available at the Command Post at all times, to make such notifications from the scene. In those cases where a Chief Officer has not responded, Company Officers should request the response of a Chief Officer.

Question 15

A.B.C. 9 - 96 page 2
!st scenario: When the City has prior knowledge of possible flooding due to an impending major storm.
-During the height of the storm, units should not be committed to dewatering operations EXCEPT in ?

Answer 15

4.3.1 Where lives are endangered, such as, but not limited to; hospitals, nursing homes and similar type occupancies.
4.3.2 Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard, such as; flood or rising water in close proximity to live electrical equipment or service, which cannot be disconnected safely.
4.3.3 Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable commitment of resources.
4.3.4 Where major safety and dangerous traffic problems can be alleviated by immediately beginning the dewatering of major streets and highways that have been flooded by the storm.
LEFT:
L- Life endangered
E-extensive property damage
F- failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard
T- traffic problems

Question 16

A.B.C. 9 - 96 page 2
second scenario As the storm subsides:
In all dewatering operations, chief officers shall assure that an optimum number of pumps are being supervised by a minimum number of units and that the total number of units committed to dewatering operations will not reduce the overall availability of engine and ladder companies below
what percentage?

Answer 16

75%
In all dewatering operations, chief officers shall assure that an optimum number of pumps are being supervised by a minimum number of units and that the total number of units committed to dewatering operations will not reduce the overall availability of engine and ladder companies below 75%. Citywide Tour Commanders, after consultation with Borough Supervising Dispatcher, can approve the use of additional units if deemed necessary.

Question 17

A.B.C. 9 - 96 page 2
Third scenario:the city does not have prior knowledge of impending flood/water emergencies, such as a major water main break.
incident commanders must use discretion when committing more than a first alarm assignment to dewatering operations. Assignment of units above a first alarm assignment for dewatering operations must be approved by who??

Answer 17

approved by a Deputy Chief.
INFO:
4.7 In all water/flood emergencies it is important that specialized dewatering units are fully employed. Such use would include; the dewatering unit and TAC units which are available by special call. The Fire Patrol is available for commercial occupancies. Every effort should be made to utilize other resources which are available through the Office of Emergency Management (OEM); e.g., Transit Authority, Con Edison and the Coast Guard.

Question 18

A.B.C. 1 - 97
 Whenever the Incident Commander (IC) deems it appropriate, he or she should utilize this program to identify an incident where the lessons learned or reinforced may be beneficial to all. The IC may be the rank of lieutenant or above.
who is this info faxed to?
where copy get sent?
who get immediate phone call?
who investigares?

Answer 18

The information should be faxed to the Bureau of Operations by the IC or his or her designee within 24 hours of the operation. A copy shall be forwarded to the Administrative Division through the chain of command. Identification of units or individuals would be appropriate in positive situations and inappropriate in others (injuries, accidents, etc.).
-Prior to faxing information to the Bureau of Operations:
• The Incident Commander shall make immediate telephone notification to their
Administrative Division through the chain of command.
• Administrative Battalion and/or Division shall investigate if necessary

Question 19

A.B.C. 1-01 page 1
-PROTOCOL FOR RESPONSES TO ASSIGNMENTS INVOLVING UNKNOWN SUBSTANCES
If the package is unopened and there is no indication of a hazard present the unit shall:

Answer 19

A. Isolate the area.
B. Notify the Bureau of Communications and request the response of an SOD team for hazard assessment, if the hazard assessment is negative, the SOD Team will overpack the package.

-2.1.5 If the package is unopened and believed to present a hazard, the unit shall:
A. Isolate the package.
B. Move any person believed to be contaminated to another isolated area.
C. Notify the Bureau of Communications and request the response of an SOD team for hazard assessment, if the hazard assessment is positive, the SOD Team will overpack the package.
NOTE: The decision to decontaminate civilians or FDNY members will be made by the Incident Commander in consultation with the NYC Department of Health..

Question 20

ABC 1-2002 page 1
INFO:All marked FDNY apparatus/vehicles, and voluntary hospital ambulances that have FDNY EMS 911 participant logos affixed to the cab doors, have been issued security decals. The decals shall be affixed adjacent to the driver’s side door in an area where it will noticed when approaching the driver. Each decal is individually numbered and will correspond to a specific vehicle.
1.All other personnel observing a marked FDNY apparatus/vehicle or voluntary hospital ambulance that is part of the 911 system that does not have a vehicle security decal shall

Answer 20

contact the appropriate borough dispatcher and report the number, type and the location of the vehicle after requesting a mixer-off message.
NOTE: Personnel shall not approach the apparatus/vehicle.

Question 21

ABC 1-2002 page 2

1. If a decal on an ambulance becomes damaged what happenes?
2. If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged what happens?

Answer 21

• If a decal on an ambulance becomes damaged, the vehicle shall be placed out of service until a replacement decal is received.
• If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged, the apparatus shall remain in-service while awaiting a replacement decal from Fleet Services. All remnants of damaged decals shall be recovered and preserved.

Question 22

A.B.C. 6-2009 info

• The major goal of the FDNY fire safety education program is to further reduce the annual death toll from residential fires in New York City. A major part of the strategy to attain this goal is the distribution of smoke alarms and batteries, particularly to the high-risk special populations living in New York City. The high-risk groups are children, older adults and recent immigrants.
• Each Battalion will be supplied with ten (10) First Alert Model SA710CN Photoelectric Smoke Alarms to be carried in the Battalion vehicle.
• Additionally, each Battalion will be provided 12 replacement batteries for those situations where only a battery is required.

Answer 22

INFO

• Each Battalion will be supplied with ten (10) First Alert Model SA710CN Photoelectric Smoke Alarms to be carried in the Battalion vehicle.
• Additionally, each Battalion will be provided 12 replacement batteries for those situations where only a battery is required.

Question 23

A.B.C. 6-2009 page 1
The suggested criteria for distribution smoke alarms will include, but not be limited to:
More then one correct?
A. Distributed at minor fires or emergencies.
B. No smoke alarm is present or the smoke alarm present was not operable due to a missing or dead battery in the dwelling or dwelling unit.
C. Occupancy has an older adult 60 years of age.
D. Occupancy has children under 5 years of age.
E. All correct

Answer 23

E all correct

Question 24

A.B.C. 6-2009 page 2

Upon distribution of the smoke alarm, what three things must IC do?

Answer 24

Upon distribution of the smoke alarm,
- the recipient shall be instructed to review the directions enclosed with the smoke alarm.
- Recipients shall also be issued fire safety literature document Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms # 8. Each Battalion will receive a packet of this fire safety literature.
- The recipient must complete an “Affidavit of Receipt.” The completed affidavit must be faxed by the Chief who distributed the smoke alarm to:
Fire Safety Education Unit Fax # 718-281-3594

Question 25

A.B.C. 1-2010
INFO:
1.1 To standardize procedures involving operations at Foreign Embassies, Consulates, Missions, Ambassadorial residences and private residences where Diplomats have legal residence.

4.3 Personnel in facilities outlined in section 1.1 may refuse permission for members to enter. Some countries deny admittance under all circumstances and it is possible some friendly countries may also deny admittance

Answer 25

INFO: A.B.C. 1-2010

 As soon as known, notify dispatcher that the emergency or fire is in a foreign embassy. The dispatcher shall special call the next level of command.
 All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher.
 Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved, evacuate immediately and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals.
 Saving life is our highest priority. If occupants refuse to leave, we cannot force them to leave.

Question 26

A.B.C. 1-2010 page 2
Officers shall explain as clearly as possible that the fire or emergency situation may worsen and the importance of entry. Attempt to negotiate to have the ladder companies’ entry team to investigate conditions; however if the Incident Commander (IC) feels this will endanger the members then do not commit the resources.
1- If allowed to enter when is only time we can operate alone in foreigh embassy?

Answer 26

• never
• Members shall not operate independently.
• two in two out
• even if just light smoke
• even OFFicer cant operate alone

Question 27

A.B.C. 1-2010 page 2
4.6 If a fire is suspected or verified, stretch a handline to front of the building and/or bring rollups, if necessary. Officer shall stage resources to operate when requested. If entry is denied, do not cause an incident and do no enter.
What is FDNY SOP if denied entry?

Answer 27

Protect the exposures and set up a tower ladder in front of the building for exterior operations and any rescues of embassy personnel that request it.
-5.1 Engine Companies
 Stretch hoselines compatible with occupancy and fire conditions found.
5.2 Ladder Companies
 Position a Tower Ladder in front of the building.
 Position aerial and ground ladders for possible rescues.
 If embassy personnel refuse expanding searches on upper or lower floors notify IC.

Question 28

A.B.C. 1-2010 page 2
true/false?
Once fdny is given permission to enter, embassy personnel cant ask us to leave?

Answer 28

false
Embassy personnel may refuse to let relief companies in and they might refuse to allow overhauling. Do not argue, if asked to leave then do so.

Question 29

A.B.C. 2-2011
Group 1
The following incidents are classified as modified single unit emergencies and assigned as single unit responses. Responding units would operate in the 10-20 mode while responding to these select call types. Signal 10-84 would be transmitted upon arrival.
How many are correct. more then one?
1. Water leaks
2. Trees down (no wires, buildings or vehicles affected
3. Lock-ins (no reported food on the stove or other associated emergency)
4. Salvage Truck
5. ERS no contact (800 to 2300 hours)
6. all correct

Answer 29

5 incorrect
ERS no contact (2300 to 0800 hours)
WELTS
W- water leaks
e- ers no contact (2300 to 0800 hours)
L- Lock-ins
T- Trees down 
S- Salvage Truck
NOTE:
When a single unit responding to a Group 1 call type receives additional information, or the dispatcher fills out assignment, the officer or assigned battalion chief may direct an emergency response, if warranted. Dispatcher shall announce that the 10-20 response is cancelled and that all units shall respond in the emergency mode.

Question 30

A.B.C. 2-2011
Group 2
The following incidents are classified as modified emergencies requiring the response of single or multiple units. Units that are assigned 1st due on the CADS/MDT shall respond in the Emergency Mode. Units other than 1st due shall respond in the 10-20 mode.
which incidents are correct more then one?
Odors - gas, fumes, etc., other than smoke
1. Sprinkler activation
2. Class 3 alarms – automatic, valve, manual, etc.
3. Electrical emergencies
4. Manhole emergencies
5.Odors - gas, fumes, etc., other than smoke
6. BARS – first due engine only (emergency mode)
7. Class E – first due engine or ladder response (emergency mode)
8. Class J – 0700-1900 first due engine or ladder response (emergency mode)
9. Class J – 1900-0700 Box assignment (first due units in emergency mode)

Answer 30

all correct
3 SOME
3-3 class alarm
S-spkler 
O-odor other then smoke
M-manholes
E-Electrical emergencies
Note:
When a battalion chief or company officer receives additional information regarding the incident from the dispatcher, he/she may cancel the 10-20 response mode. Dispatcher shall announce that the 10-20 response is cancelled and that all units should respond in the emergency mode.

-2nd and 3rd due units will be available for priority reassignment, if necessary (structural fire, cardiac, etc).
Note: Upon arrival, units responding to an incident in emergency mode or under signal 10-20 shall use emergency lights to define fire lines and create a safe operating area.

Question 31

A.B.C. 2-2011
Any unusual occurrence resulting from the MODIFIED RESPONSE PROGRAM will be reported immediately through the chain of command to who?

Answer 31

to the Borough Command or Command Chief on Duty.