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 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 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 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 16:
Firefighter Jones was discussing sexual harassment and the EEO process with several of her fellow firefighters and the filing process came up. Which choice is INCORRECT regarding the filing process for sexual harassment complaints?
A: Sexual harassment complaints may be filed directly through BITS at HQ.
B: Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated to the officer who will forward the complaint to the EEO Office.
C: Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated through the chain of command to the EEO Officer.
D: Sexual harassment complaints may be communicated my mailing a letter to the EEO Office.
Answer: C
Explanation:
PA/ID 8 – CHAPTER 2 – EEO
C IS INCORRECT – The chain of command from the member to the EEO officer is bypassed when the member utilizes the complaint process…10.1
A – 5.4
B – 5.2.5
D – 5.2.2
Question 19:
Lieutenant Jones is working her first day tour in Ladder 499. After roll call, she is approached by a firefighter who informs her that he discovered damage to his personal harness during the inspection of his PPE. Lieutenant Jones has the following thoughts concerning the proper way to place this item out of service. Which one is incorrect?
A: The officer on duty shall make immediate telephone notification to the administrative Division and request a loaner personal harness.
B: When a member’s personal harness has been placed out of service and he/she is on duty, the member will continue to respond.
C: Any time a personal harness is placed out of service the officer must complete an out of service life safety equipment report (SCF-2) and forward it through the chain of command to the Chief of Operations.
D: The officer placing the personal harness out of service shall make entries in the company journal and the office record journal.
Answer: C
Explanation:
C. Any time a personal harness is placed out of service the officer must complete an out of service life safety equipment report (SCF-2) and forward it through the chain of command to the CHIEF OF SAFETY.
NOTE “B”: HOWEVER THE MEMBER WILL NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS THE UNITS STAFFING AS IT RELATES TO AUC 287 REDUCED/UNDERSTAFFED UNIT. THE MEMBER(S) NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PERSONAL HARNESS SHALL NOT ENTER/OPERATE IN THE IDLH AREA.
TB Rope 3 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.9
Question 21:
Which choice below correctly describes what FDNY considers to be a “PCB Transformer”
A: A transformer labeled 0-49 ppm
B: A transformer labeled 50-499 ppm
C: A transformer labeled 500 ppm and higher
D: Choices A,B,C, are considered PCB transformers
Answer: D
Explanation:
NYC Fire Department considers a transformer with any amount of PCBs as a “PCB Transformer”
AUC 266 add 3 sec 1.5.5.Note1
Question 22:
Each of the following choices contains correct duties of the first arriving LCC of an Aerial Ladder at a fire on the 3rd floor of a 5-story Brownstone except?
A: Position and prepare the apparatus for complete coverage. When unable to complete this assignment, the IC must be notified.
B: Raise the aerial ladder to the roof and wait for completion of roof size-up.
C: When the roof firefighter indicates the need for a Life Saving Rope (LSR) rescue, proceed to the roof to assist.
D: When the roof firefighter indicates no need for a Life Saving Rope (LSR) rescue, place the aerial ladder to the fire floor for VEIS as necessary. He/she shall team up with the 2nd chauffeur (or another available member).
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) When the roof firefighter indicates no need for a Life Saving Rope (LSR) rescue, place the aerial ladder to the TOP FLOOR for VEIS as necessary. He/she shall team up with the 2nd chauffeur (or another available member).
Note: When a fire denies the use of the interior stair to the occupants and there is no rear fire escape, top floor VEIS is mandatory if we are going to reach persons who are in a hazardous position, or who have already been overcome.
BS/RF 2.6 D
Question 23:
First alarm units are operating at the scene of a fire on the 3rd floor of a 5-story multiple dwelling. Which one ventilation tactic at this fire is not in accordance with FDNY SOP’s?
A: If the 2nd due ladder company officer determines fire has communicated to the floor above, limited ventilation is justifiable if it facilitates search operations, with the understanding of potentially pulling the fire to that location.
B: The 1st due ladder company officer inside the fire area shall establish door control of the fire area and perform a ventilation profile at the entry point paying particular attention to air being pulled in.
C: Initial vertical ventilation shall be performed unless the roof firefighter is ordered to delay or withhold vertical ventilation.
D: If vertical ventilation is delayed or withheld the bulkhead shall be forced open temporarily to check for trapped occupants.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A. If the 2nd due ladder company officer determines FIRE HAS NOT COMMUNICATED to the floor above, limited ventilation is justifiable if it facilitates search operations, with the understanding of potentially pulling the fire to that location.
NOTE “C”: THE LADDER COMPANY OFFICER INSIDE THE FIRE AREA SHALL COMMUNICATE WITH THE ROOF FIREFIGHTER WHEN THE VERTICAL VENTILATION IS NOT TO BE TAKEN, OR DELAYED (I.E. UNABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE FIRE APARTMENT DOOR AND/OR UNCONTROLLED FIRE IN THE PUBLIC HALL OR STAIRWELL.)
Ventilation 8.3, 10.1.1, 10.2.1
Question 24:
Tower Ladder maintenance is important to ensuring the overall operating efficiency of these units. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: At the start of every tour verify the platform control switch on the pedestal is engaged.
B: The condition of safety belts installed in the bucket shall be inspected daily.
C: During Multi-Unit-Drill, at operations or in quarters, a visual check of the compression and tension bolts at the turntable “5th wheel” shall be made for missing or sheared bolts. A hand check for tightness of those bolts that are accessible shall be made.
D: During bleeding of the air brake tanks, a visual check of the hydraulic lines to the main reservoir shall be made, noting any developing cuts or other signs of possible failure of these lines. In addition, a visual check for broken spring sections shall be made.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) At the start of every tour verify the platform control switch on the pedestal is NOT engaged, as this will deactivate the bucket controls.
TL Ch 7
Question 30:
Loft buildings are prone to certain types of collapse. Which description below is incorrect and not in accordance with Department publications?
A: Wide-dimensional Cast-iron lofts having front and rear walls supporting girders pose catastrophic collapse potential should they be compromised.
B: If the structural stability of gravity tank supports is questionable, consider draining the contents of the tank and diverting the water off the roof into a drain pipe, or by opening a standpipe outlet on the top floor.
C: A brick wall with sand lime mortar can have this bonding material washed out by LCS dislodging bricks and seriously weakening the wall.
D: Floor collapse can be initiated by the failure of a single column. Members should avoid striking columns with LCS.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) If the structural stability of gravity tank supports is questionable, consider draining the contents of the tank and diverting the water off the roof into a drain pipe, or by opening a standpipe outlet on a LOWER FLOOR.
B Note: During winter operations, ice can accumulate on the outside of a gravity tank. These ice formations have broken away and fallen through the roof of loft buildings or adjoining buildings.
C Note: Floor and/or wall collapse can be caused by excessive water use and water absorption into structural elements and building contents. Excess water may also cause dropped ceilings to collapse in large sections. Roof and floor drains should be checked by firefighters and cleared of debris, as necessary, utilizing hand tools. Water runoff needs to be constantly monitored, particularly when LCS are being utilized.
Loft 9.1.1, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6
Question 31:
One engine and one ladder are operating at the scene of a fire in the engine compartment of a motor vehicle. Which operating procedure described below is incorrect?
A: Members approached the vehicle from the sides and upwind.
B: Members had difficulty opening the hood, so they operated the line through the front grill of the vehicle.
C: Members used a coarse spray stream on magnesium parts that were on fire.
D: Members chocked both the apparatus and the motor vehicle.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B. Members had difficulty opening the hood, so they PRYED UP THE SIDE OF THE HOOD AND OPERATED STREAM THROUGH THIS OPENING. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THROUGH THE FRONT GRILL.
TB Fires 8 11.1
