LT PKG EXAM #16 Flashcards
Question 4:
Members of Engine 256 and Ladder 171 were discussing the modified response program when a BARS ALARM response was received. Which company(s) were CORRECT in their response to the alarm?
A: Only the first due engine responded in emergency mode.
B: Only the first due engine and ladder responded in emergency mode.
C: All units responded in emergency mode
D: None of the units responded in emergency mode.
Answer: A
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAPTER 6 – ADDENDUM 1
A IS CORRECT – For a BARS alarm response, only the first due engine responds in emergency mode. 2.2
Question 11:
Members may encounter dumbwaiter fires in the course of their duties, specifically in nonfireproof multiple dwellings. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department standard operating procedures?
A: All units must be immediately notified of a dumbwaiter fire. It is important that the top floor, cockloft and cellar are checked as soon as possible.
B: If fire is reported in the dumbwaiter shaft, the roof firefighter should vent the dumbwaiter bulkhead. If heavy smoke is venting out of a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter should inform his/her officer.
C: If after venting a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter does not see any appreciable volume of smoke venting, this is a positive indication there is no fire in the dumbwaiter shaft and a notification is not required.
D: If the dumbwaiter bulkhead has been previously removed and tarred over, the roof firefighter should notify his/her officer. This could result in rapid extension to the cockloft.
Answer: C
Explanation:
C) If after venting a dumbwaiter bulkhead, the roof firefighter does not see any appreciable volume of smoke venting, the roof firefighter should NOTIFY HIS/HER OFFICER as this may indicate there is an OBSTRUCTION in the shaft below.
Notes: Members should not place any part of their body in the shaft. In most cases these shafts are not in use, but they still may contain heavy objects not substantially secured that may fall through the shaft, such as pulleys, mechanisms, etc.
Lad 3 4.3
Question 13:
Which tactic/procedure is incorrect when operating at a Con-Ed Substation?
A: Sprinklers, if present, protect only transformers
B: Carbon dioxide extinguishers should not be used as an extinguishing agent at battery room fires
C: When raising Al or TL maintain an 18 foot safe clearance horizontally from the substation’s exterior fence line
D: Ask the Con-Ed White hat to retrieve the information from the FDNY lockbox located outside the substation
Answer: D
Explanation:
AUC 338 add 2
A- A 3 1/2” supply line shall be stretched, but not charged to the sprinkler Siamese if present. if requested by Con-Ed white hat, supply the Siamese with water at the posted pressure. Sprinklers if present protect only the transformers…sec 5.2
B- Dry Chemical extinguishers are to be used…sec 5.5
C- sec 6
D- INSIDE the substation …sec 4.2
Question 15:
Members may encounter difficulties when connecting hose to a Fire Department Connection (FDC.) This can include defective/damaged threads, frozen/stuck swivels and broken valves. Of the potential solutions described below, which is incorrect?
A: Tapping the swivel(s) on the FDC with a tool (spanner) may loosen paint, dirt, etc., and allow the swivel to operate.
B: Twist the supply hose 2-3 turns to the left, insert the male end, then twist the male end to the right (clockwise) into one of the female swivels of the FDC.
C: Insert a 3” x 3” x 3” Siamese into one of the female swivels of the FDC, which provides a female coupling for the male coupling of the 3 ½” supply hose to attach to.
D: Attach a 3” double male fitting to the malfunctioning female coupling of the FDC and then couple a 3” double female fitting to the double male to provide a female coupling for the male coupling of the 3 ½” supply hose to attach to.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) Twist the supply hose 4-5 TURNS to the left, insert the male end, then twist the male end to the right (clockwise) into one of the female swivels of the FDC.
Eng Ch 5 4.3.4
Question 16:
Smoke may present itself in many colors. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: Grey smoke indicates that at least some flaming combustion or smoldering combustion is present.
B: The further the smoke travels, the more carbon it can lose, resulting in a grey smoke.
C: Dark smoke that has travelled some distance can cool and large carbon particles suspended in the smoke can adhere to surfaces.
D: In a building issuing dark smoke from some areas and grey smoke from other areas, usually the areas with dark smoke are remote from the fire.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) In a building issuing dark smoke from some areas and grey smoke from other areas, usually the areas with GREY smoke are remote from the fire.
TB FD Ch 2 3.5.4 C
Question 18:
For a member in distress, air may be supplied to the member through the use if the low pressure system by one of the following methods: 1) Via the Universal Air Connection 2) FAST Pak regulator with the member’s facepiece 3) Hansen fitting of the low pressure hose 4) FAST Pak facepiece and regulator. Which methods are correct?
A: 1, 2, 3, 4
B: 1, 2, 3 only
C: 2, 3, 4 only
D: 1, 2, 4 only
Answer: C
Explanation:
THE USE OF THE UNIVERSAL AIR CONNECTION IS A HIGH PRESSURE METHOD
Managing Members in Distress Ch 2 7.5, TB SCBA 9.1
Question 19:
Rowframe fires can spread at a rapid pace and it’s beneficial to have the proper resources in place sooner rather than later. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department policy?
A: When a floor is fully involved in fire from the front to the rear, a full first alarm assignment is required. It is also mandatory to call for an additional engine and ladder.
B: When two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft, the need for a second alarm must be considered.
C: When two buildings are involved, we have a 2nd alarm situation.
D: Prompt consideration must be given to transmitting a 3rd alarm when it extends beyond two buildings.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) When a floor is fully involved in fire from the front to the rear, a full first alarm assignment is required. It is also ADVISABLE to call for an additional engine and ladder.
These statements should be memorized word-for-word. Past exams have had questions like these where changing a single word made a statement incorrect.
BS/RF 7.6
Question 20:
The Roof Firefighter at a fire in a multiple dwelling is responsible for communicating vital pieces of information to the incident commander. Which of the following choices is INCORRECT?
A: The Location of stairways, fire escapes and party wall balconies.
B: Whether there is a difference in height of the building from front to rear, side to side, or street to street.
C: Persons trapped and their exact location.
D: When roof duties are completed, and the member is descending to conduct searches above the fire.
Answer: D
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL – CHAPTER 9 – UNIT COMMUNICATIONS
D IS INCORRECT – Not listed as a communication to Incident Commander. As per Ladders 3, that communication is made to the company officer – L-III pg 21 section 10.
A – 9.3.2 E
B – 9.3.2 G
C – 9.3.2 D
Question 25:
All vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), which require a Fire Department permit to operate using such fuel, are required to have a warning placard placed where on the vehicle?
A: All four sides
B: Front and rear bumper
C: Rear bumper only
D: Vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas are not required to be placarded
Answer: B
Explanation:
All other CNG powered vehicles registered in the state of NY are likely to be placarded only on the rear bumper
Haz-Mat 1 sec 4.2.1
Question 26:
Ladder 300 has young firefighter working her first tour of the one year rotation. After roll call, members are going over the operation of the power saw and make the following comments. They were incorrect in which one?
A: During roof or floor cutting operations, everyone in the vicinity of the saw in operation shall observe as near as possible and practical, a 20 foot radius circle of danger.
B: Use of the power saw from a ladder (except a tower ladder) is not permitted.
C: Only the officer, the operator, and the member designated as the guide may enter the circle of danger.
D: The saw shall always be shut down when unattended.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B. Use of the power saw from a ladder (except a tower ladder) IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
NOTE “A”: THE CHAIN SAW IS 10 FEET
NOTE “C”: THE CHAIN SAW IS ONLY THE CONTROL PERSON AND OPERATOR ALLOWED IN CIRCLE OF DANGER
TB Tools 9 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.8.3, 4.14.2 Note
Question 30:
Successful ventilation tactics begin with the understanding of basic fire dynamics as well as how a ventilation tactic will impact the fire’s behavior. Which statement explaining fire dynamics and ventilation is incorrect?
A: Modern content fires enters an early decay stage. The fire will remain in the decay stage unless it becomes ventilation limited.
B: The exchange of air is bidirectional when there is a single vent opening on the same level as the fire.
C: Modern content fires are largely comprised of hydrocarbons and synthetics which rapidly consume the available oxygen in the fire area as they burn.
D: Modern content fires quickly become ventilation-limited fires due to their higher fuel load.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A. Modern content fires enters an early decay stage. The fire will remain in the decay stage AS LONG AS IT REMAINS VENTILATION LIMITED.
Ventilation 2.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3
Question 34:
Members must be familiar with the knots and hitches required for the proper deployment of the KLSR. Which description below contains incorrect information pertaining to these requirements?
A: There is no set predetermined number of wraps for tensionless hitch.
B: The KLSR system requires the use of the figure eight knot with a bight of approximately 10”-12”, and a tensionless hitch.
C: The bowline-on-the-bight with a slippery hitch might be required for use with the KLSR.
D: The red anchor carabiner must hang freely. The red anchor carabiner cannot be placed on the rope leading back to the KLSR.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D. The red anchor carabiner MUST BE PLACED ON THE ROPE LEADING BACK TO THE KLSR. The red anchor carabiner CANNOT HANG FREELY.
THIS IS A NEW TOOL THAT HAS NEVER BEEN TESTED ON A LT EXAM. ANTICIPATE IT BEING ASKED AND KNOW IT COLD
TB Rope 5 Addendum 1 1.1, 1.2, 2.1.3 Note, 2.10 Note
Question 36:
Engine companies should proceed with caution when fighting fires in vacant buildings. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: Engine Companies may be ordered to stretch hose lines to exposures in order to operate exterior hose streams. Hoselines used from this defensive position shall be 2 ½”.
B: Members should stretch hose lines consistent with Department policies for each building type (e.g., stretch a 1 ¾” hose line for a fire in a vacant rowframe building).
C: Engine Companies shall be alert to the need for a 3 ½” hose line to supply a Tower Ladder when consistent with operational needs. Whenever possible, a separate Engine shall be dedicated to the sole task of supplying water to a Tower Ladder in order to ensure proper water delivery.
D: Hose lines may be advanced within the fire building after a fire has been largely extinguished from the exterior and exterior streams have been shut down. Before committing members, however, the interior of the building should be surveyed by a Chief or Company Officer in order to assess its structural stability.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) Hose lines may be advanced within the fire building after a fire has been largely extinguished from the exterior and exterior streams have been shut down. Before committing members, however, the interior of the building SHALL be surveyed by a CHIEF Officer in order to assess its structural stability.
A Note: When using an exterior hose line from a purely defensive position (i.e., when a unit does not expect to advance a hose line within the structure), members should stretch a 2 ½” hoseline.
Vacants 6.1 A, B, C, E, F
Question 40:
Laddering a Brownstone with portable ladders presents specific challenges to operating members. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: Placing a portable ladder at the window of the small room over the front entrance door will be difficult because of the long, high stoop, which may interfere with firefighting operations. Consider placing the ladder at the adjoining window to gain entrance to this small room.
B: There may be 2 doors to the small room over the front entrance door; one from the interior hall and one from a larger adjoining bedroom. If there is no door leading into the small room from the large bedroom and hallway fire conditions prevent normal entry into the small room, access may be gained by breaking through the lath and plaster partition between the two rooms.
C: Some Brownstones have small, elevated or depressed courts in the front of the building, adjacent to the stoop. They generally have a small wall or iron railing around them, creating additional obstacles.
D: In most cases, taking the ladder through the second floor (parlor floor) of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using the fire building. It is important to take the ladder through with the tip facing the rear of the building.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) In most cases, taking the ladder through the second floor (parlor floor) of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using the fire building. It is important to take the ladder through with the BUTT facing the rear of the building.
Note: In a row frame, transporting a ladder through the interior of the building to the rear is generally less complicated because there are front and rear doors or window entries at ground level.
Lad 1 10.2
