LT PKG EXAM #20 Flashcards
Question 1:
While covering your first vacation in E-100 you experienced a Hurricane, a Brush fire, a Buckeye pipeline leak, and an Iroquois pipeline leak. At which operation did you and your members operate correctly?
A: During the hurricane, you informed your chauffeur the apparatus must not transverse through puddles of water more than 24 inches
B: Upon arrival to the Brush fire operation, you and your members stopped, hooked up to a hydrant, and protected several buildings being exposed by the fire instead of concentrating on the initial attack of the Brush fire, which involves mobility
C: During the Buckeye pipeline leak, you informed your members it takes 24 full turns clockwise to shut most valves.
D: On confirmation of an Iroquois pipeline leak, you transmitted the All-Hands on arrival nearest the leak location
Answer: B
Explanation:
A- The depth of the water to be crossed should not exceed 18 inches for first line apparatus, and 50 inches for FDNY Hi-Axle vehicles…AUC 159 sec 5.4.3
B- Initial attack operations should concentrate on mobility. Avoid hooking up to hydrants, except to protect exposures…AUC 151 sec 5.4.2
C- 42 full turns or 84 half turns clockwise to shut most Buckeye valves. Valve 62QL is 12 full turns clockwise, LIC valve is 24 full turns, and JFK valve 66QI is 100 full turns….AUC 149 sec 2.1.6
D- 2nd Alarm on arrival nearest the leak location….AUC 150 sec 7.2.6.A
Question 2:
The Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor is a compact, portable monitor that is carried only by a few units. Which unit does not carry the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor?
A: Satellite Engine Companies
B: High Pressure Engine Companies
C: Haz-Mat Technician Engine Companies
D: Haz-Mat Company 1
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) Foam Tanker Engine Companies
Acronym: SHEF
Satellite Engines
Haz Mat 1
Engines that are HMTUs
Foam Tanker Engines
Eng Ch 9 8.1
Question 3:
What is the preferred method of forcing a slide type elevator door?
A: Rabbit Tool
B: Hydra-Ram
C: Airbags
D: Halligan and Axe
Answer: C
Explanation:
TB Emergencies 1 Elevators 3.7.3 B #1
Question 4:
When fire is on the top floor of a private dwelling of lightweight construction and there is clear indication that the fire has not entered the cockloft, roof operations shall be limited to each of the following except?
A: Checking the rear and sides of the building.
B: Venting the top floor windows, and skylights if present, (as communicated and coordinated with the Ladder Company Officer inside the fire area to be vented.)
C: Cutting an inspection hole to ascertain the boundaries of fire extension.
D: Inspecting HVAC duct vents for unusual heat.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Acronym: VHS
Vent top floor windows & skylights
HVAC duct inspection
Sides and rear checked
A, B, D Note: All members shall be REMOVED FROM THE ROOF upon COMPLETION of these duties.
When fire is on the top floor and there are indications that it HAS extended to the attic/cockloft, the IC shall be immediately notified, and members shall not be permitted to operate on the roof. Any fire present in the attic/cockloft represents the potential for a partial or complete collapse of the roof.
PD Ch 6 4.3.10
Question 5:
During your first tour working in L-100, you and your members operated at a Manhole fire, and a Transformer fire. In which choice below did you operate correctly at?
A: Upon arrival to the manhole fire, you ordered your members to immediately shut the mains at the electrical panel (de-energized) to the affected buildings due to lights flickering
B: Upon arrival to the manhole fire, you noticed the Engine was operating a hoseline very close to the manhole involved in fire. You advised the Engine officer to maintain a safety distance of at least 25 feet from the nozzle to the manhole
C: Upon arrival to the transformer fire you transmitted a 10-87 for a Foam response
D: Upon arrival to the transformer fire, you ensured your members a safe standoff distance of at least 15 feet
Answer: B
Explanation:
AUC 180
A- Members should AVOID de-energizing any electrical components by opening switches (shutting power at the main) during an underground electrical fire…sec 4.5
B- Maintain a distance of at least 25 feet from the nozzle to the manhole, vault, or service box…sec 4.7.2
C- 10-86 (Purple K, F500, and Foam response)
D- The standoff distance for manhole fire and transformer fire is both 25 feet…..sec 4.7.2 and 6.5.1
Question 6:
Your unit, Tower Ladder 100, is the first arriving Ladder Company at a fire on the 4th floor of a 6-story Old Law Tenement with no front fire escape. Duties of the Roof Firefighter position are correct in each of the following actions except?
A: The Roof Firefighter carried the Handie-Talkie, Flashlight, Halligan tool, 6`Halligan Hook and Life Saving Rope.
B: The Roof firefighter will initially report to the roof of the fire building.
C: If necessary, the officer may request the Roof Firefighter to perform outside ventilation of the fire apartment from the fire escape after completion of preliminary roof ventilation (bulkhead, scuttle, skylight).
D: If VEIS is to be performed, they shall be teamed up with second OV Firefighter, or another available member.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) If VEIS is to be performed, they shall be teamed up with SECOND ROOF FIREFIGHTER or another available member.
Lad 3 3.3.5
Question 7:
Which of the following conditions is indicative of a major gas emergency?
A: 20% LEL inside or outside.
B: 10% LEL in an unvented subsurface structure.
C: Gas present on one or more subsurface structures.
D: Indications of gas migrating into a building from an inside source.
Answer: A
Explanation:
B. 20% LEL OR GREATER in an unvented subsurface structure.
C. Gas present on TWO OR MORE subsurface structures.
D. Indications of gas migrating into a building from an OUTSIDE SOURCE.
NOTE “A” IS CORRECT AS WRITTEN. Its 10% OR GREATER inside or outside.
Natural Gas 5.0 Pg 15
Question 8:
The operation of building fire pumps in high rise office buildings is usually standard from building to building, even though the physical layout may differ. Building engineers should be used, if available, but they may not have any knowledge of the pressures required to supply hoselines on upper floors. ECCs shall be assigned to either assist the engineer or to start and operate the building fire pumps. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: Building fire pumps are usually located in the cellar or sub-cellar and fire lines connected to them should be painted red. The usual arrangement for the fire pumps is that one will be automatic and one manual; the automatic fire pumps may be of smaller capacity (250 gpm or 500 gpm).
B: When a building is equipped with two manual fire pumps, as is the case in most high-rise buildings, each pump will have its own control panel. Both pumps shall be started and used.
C: Since fire pumps are connected in parallel position, it is necessary to have both pumps operating at or near the same pressures.
D: A visual check should be made of the discharge gauges of both pumps. When both are operating correctly, the pressures should be equal or nearly so. Where one gauge reading is considerably lower than the other, the less efficient pump should be shut down.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) A visual check should be made of the discharge gauges of both pumps. When both are operating correctly, the pressures should be equal or nearly so. Where one gauge reading is considerably lower than the other, the PRESSURE CAN BE INCREASED on the less efficient pump by moving the pump position lever to a higher position.
C Note: Some buildings have a combination standpipe/sprinkler system with the siamese connected to both systems. The same starting procedures will apply in these buildings.
D Note: Should one manual pump be operated at a pressure far in excess of the other, it could partially overcome the check valve making the second pump less efficient.
D Note: When the engineer of a building is present, this should be left to the engineer to adjust since he or she will be familiar with the system.
D Note: Near each fire pump is a standpipe phone providing direct communication with the Incident Command Post.
HROB 4.1.8
Question 9:
During your first tour in TL-200, you operated at a fire in a Foreign Embassy during the winter with two feet of snow on the ground. In which choice did you and your members operate correctly?
A: Upon arrival to the front door of the Embassy with fire out several windows on the upper floors, you were denied entry by the building personnel, which you complied with, and waited for the chief to arrive.
B: Upon operating inside the Embassy, building personnel did not want you and your members to overhaul the fire area and asked your unit to leave. You ignored Embassy personnel and ordered the members to continue overhauling
C: Since the Embassy was a 4 story 20X60 Brownstone the Engine entered the block first as per normal procedures
D: While responding to the Embassy fire, you informed your chauffeur to not drive faster than 40 mph due to snow chains on all four rear tires
Answer: A
Explanation:
A- AUC 196 sec 4.5
B- Do not argue; if asked to leave then do so…AUC 196 sec 4.7
C- There is 2 feet of snow on the ground. Winter operations where conditions of streets are doubtful as to maneuverability and the building is higher than 3 stories the Ladder company will enter the block first with the Engine stretching from from the nearest hydrant…..AUC 200 5.3.10.D.4
D- Must not exceed 30 mph with snow chains ….Training Bulletins C2 add 1 sec 2
Question 10:
During company drill on the Blitzfire Oscillating Monitor, the covering officer made a number of comments. Which comment was incorrect?
A: The inlet should be supplied with two 3 1/2” hoselines. 2 1/2” hoselines may also be used.
B: The maximum pressure to be supplied to the Blitzfire is 175 psi.
C: A minimum flow of 175 gpm is required for proper oscillation.
D: The vertical range is approximately from 10 degrees to 45 degrees. The horizontal range is 20 degrees from center in either direction.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) The inlet should be supplied with ONLY ONE 2 ½” hoseline.
Note: The inlet and the outlet of the Blitzfire are both equipped with 2 ½” threads.
Eng Ch 9 8.2, 8.3, 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.4
Question 11:
When the FAST unit arrives at the location of the distressed member, the transmitting member of the FAST unit shall take the following actions. Which one is incorrect?
A: Depress the Emergency Alert Button (EAB) on their handie-talkie which ensures the message is transmitted at the maximum wattage.
B: After all required information is given; the transmitting member shall reset their handie-talkie emergency alert by depressing and holding the EAB for approximately 2 seconds.
C: If possible, press the EAB of the member in distress. Notify the IC via handie-talkie after the EAB activation of the distressed member.
D: If unable to activate the distressed member’s EAB, key the mic on the distressed member’s handie-talkie to obtain their identity on EFAS.
Answer: C
Explanation:
C. If possible, press the EAB of the member in distress. Notify the IC via handie-talkie PRIOR TO EAB activation of the distressed member.
Managing Members in Distress Ch 2 7.6
Question 12:
In a city surrounded by neighboring departments, Interoperability frequencies can always come into play. Which statement regarding the use of IO frequencies during operations is INCORRECT?
A: UTAC channels are intended for outside operations and cannot be relied upon for interior structural communications.
B: Conversations on UTAC channels should be in plain speak. Refrain from using FDNY 10 codes.
C: When transmitting on a repeater channel, members should press and hold the PTT button for 1 second before beginning to speak to allow the repeater to activate and not cut off the beginning of the message.
D: UTAC channels shall not be used by FDNY units to communicate with each other in daily routine activities.
Answer: C
Explanation:
COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL - CHAPTER 14 – ADDENDUM 4 –
C IS INCORRECT – 2 SECONDS - 2.2.1B
A - 2.2.1 A
B - 3.3
D 3.5 NOTE
Question 13:
While working in E300, you discovered some of the members may be drinking alcohol in the firehouse. As per proper procedure, you prohibited all on and off duty members from leaving the firehouse, you immediately relieved the on duty members from emergency response duty, and placed the affected Unit(s) OOS, you notified the administrative BC, you notified BITS, and took a mark in the company journal. However, during all this, an off duty member approaches you and tells you he needs to leave, because he has to pick up his kids from the baby sitter. Who is the only person who can grant permission in order for this FF to leave quarters during an investigation?
A: You, the company officer
B: Administrative BC
C: Someone from BITS
D: The investigating officer
Answer: D
Explanation:
Know this procedure cold! AUC 202 sec 5.5
Question 14:
Portable ladders may be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt-out stairs in order to gain access to upper stories of a building. When necessary to utilize a portable ladder to bridge fire damaged stairs, each of the following is correct except?
A: A 20’ straight ladder should be used.
B: Butts shall be supported by the floor at the base of the stair.
C: Both upper beams at the tip of the ladder should rest on the upper floor landing for proper support.
D: Ladders should never be placed against window panes, window sashes, or loose boxes, barrels, or other surfaces that may break or collapse.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) A 24’ EXTENSION LADDER should be used (the 20’ straight ladder may be too short). The shorter nested length of the 24’ extension ladder may allow easier positioning.
Lad 1 10.3.4, 12.1
Question 15:
CFR units must begin each tour with at least how many firefighters?
A: 1
B: 2
C: 3
D: 4
Answer: B
Explanation:
CFR Ch 2 1.7