LT Questions Misc

Question 1

After disconnecting the power supply (battery) on a car, the deactivation time for the air-bag can vary from ___ second to ___ minutes

Answer 1

1 second

30 minutes

Question 2

Direct the FireIce solution to fall approximately ___ ft in front of the manhole opening and allow the product to flow into the manhole.

Answer 2

1

Question 3

Avoid inflating bags against sharp objects or on a surface heated to over ___ degrees

Answer 3

220

Question 4

Truck Co Ops at a vehicle accident:
True or false:
Officer and Inside team proceed to vehicle, initiate perimeter survey, chock vehicle and gain access to victim. Inside team will ensure car is in park, windows are opened, seats are moved back and seatbelts are removed before shutting down ignition. If an Engine or EMS is not on scene, members will stabilize patient. Once an engine or ems arrive the inside team can pass off patient stabilization and assist outside team with disentanglement. The roof and OV bring hurt tool equipment to scene of accident and initiate operation

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or false:
When fire or hazardous conditions exist upon arrival at a vehicle accident, stretching and charging a hoseline is paramount. Consider a foam handline

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The furthest flare and or cone is place about ___ ft from the edge of the roadway. The next flare or cone is placed about ___ ft further in the roadway at each point

Answer 6

2ft

2ft

Question 7

A tractor trailer traveling at 50 mph will need how many feet to fully stop? A passenger car traveling at 70 mph will need how many feet to fully stop?

Answer 7

500

Question 8

True or false:
Cut top and bottom hinges using cutters in that order When a hinge has a spring it must be removed prior to cutting hinge. Use a halligan or officers tool to remove it

Answer 8

True

Question 9

While air monitoring using the MSA Digital Gas meter the meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every ___ seconds to alert the user that the meter is operating

Answer 9

30

Question 10

Serious brush fire conditions occur when the four following conditions exist

Answer 10

1. Little or no rainfall for 3 or more days
2. Low humidity
3. Longer period without rain the greater the hazard
4. Winds in excess of 15mph

Question 11

Monthly reports, unless otherwise indicated, shall be dated the ___ of the month, and shall be in Department headquarters not later than the ___

Answer 11

First

Third

Question 12

How many red air supply hoses and how many yellow air supply hoses come with the air bags and how long are they?

Answer 12

2 red hoses
1 yellow hose
16ft

Question 13

The following keys are single action keys on the MDT (4)

Answer 13

10-84
10-4
10-14
10-20

Question 14

The greatest danger of secondary collision occurs during periods of ___ to moderate traffic volume. During this type of traffic flow we can expect speeds of 70 mph or more, despite posted speeds of 50 mph on express highways

Answer 14

light

Question 15

At a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) truck fire or emergency you shall keep everyone not actually engaged in the incident how many feet from the front, rear, and sides of the truck?

Answer 15

500 feet from the sides and 1000 feet from the front and rear

Question 16

Can you cut high voltage cables on a hybrid vehicle?

Answer 16

No, NEVER

Question 17

True or false:
Prior to a unit removing a disabled passenger from a NYCT Bus wheel-chair lift the officer must ensure that the keyed switch at the BUS DRIVERS SEAT that supplies power to the wheelchair lift be in the off position as well as switch located at the the wheelchair lift itself be in the off position as well as the KEY removed before commencing removal operations.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

FireIce units will be designated by what letter suffix on the response ticket?

Answer 18

i

Question 19

When raising the rear of a garbage truck to extinguish a fire no one should be allowed within how many feet to the rear of the truck?

Answer 19

50

Question 20

NYCT has begun installing locks on machine room doors that can be opened with a ___ key. Doors equipped with these locks can be identified by the ___ colored lockset and a firefighters helmet symbol affixed to the door. If one of these doors are forced forward report to Chief of Ops and notify PTSU via email with box number, station name and room number. These locks can be found on ___ and ___ machine room doors in the NYCT system.

Answer 20

1620 key
Red
Elevator
Escalator

Question 21

The following keys are double action keys on the MDT (4)

Answer 21

10-8
10-18
10-19
10-92

Question 22

Units encountering possible EDP’s who are exhibiting bizarre behavior shall immediately notify the dispatcher to request ___ for possible EDP

Answer 22

10-47

Question 23

CO poisoning may cause a victim to appear life like and cause the lips, eyelids, and skin to be what color?

Answer 23

Pink to Cherry Red

Question 24

Air bags shall be inflated only ___ to ___ of their rated height capacity. The pillowing effect should be avoided

Answer 24

One half to three quarters

Question 25

Atleast ___ to ___ cones and/or flares should be used to build a lane closure or safety zone?

Answer 25

4 to 6

Question 26

True or false: When responding to a verbal alarm the housewatchman selects the UNIT-VERBAL-SEND......this automatically assigns their home box. This MUST be followed by a RADIO REPORT upon leaving quarters, indicating what they are responding to and the location. The units must also indicate if additional assistance is required.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

Glow sticks provide ___ hours of illumination. They are safe for use in explosive environments. They shall be carried in a cool dry compartment in their original packaging as heat and humidity will shorten their life-span. Each unit shall carry atleast ___ glow sticks on their apparatus

Answer 27

12 hours | 10 glow sticks

Question 28

Oil-burner remote control is generally painted ___. And is located where at the following type buildings? PD? OLT/Brownstone/Frame? NLT?

Answer 28

Red PD- top of interior cellar stairs OLT/Brownstone/Frame- top of interior cellar stairs NLT- Outside of oil burner room

Question 29

True or false: The average life span of the maxiforce air bags is 10 years. Life expectancy is based on air pollutants, not usage. Bags used in a heavily industrialized area will not last as long as bags in a rural area

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Members must have ___ years experience in the Fire Department to be considered for Chauffeur training school. In unusual circumstances, exceptions to this policy will be granted with the approval of the Chief of Ops.

Answer 30

3

Question 31

When closing a hydrant at the street shutoff the nut is usually found off center on the street side of the chamber. Place wrench on the fitting and turn ___ times ___. Not until about ___ full turns is there a noticeable decrease in water flow.

Answer 31

17 Times Counter-clockwise 12 full turns

Question 32

On all ladders, plain candle wax or paraffin shall be applied every ___ months to all contacting surfaces of multiple section ladders to ensure smooth operation. Grease is normally used only for internally guided aluminum truss ladders and they should be recoated ___ a year or when the grease has dried out

Answer 32

3 months | once

Question 33

The FireIce equipment consists of a 25ft length of ___ hose. The system is supplied by a ___ handline and uses a ___ lb container of FireIce.

Answer 33

3/4" 1 3/4" 25

Question 34

A caller should stand how many feet from the ERS box when speaking into it? After the push button is depressed a series of beeps or ringbacks is audible for approximately how many feet?

Answer 34

1 foot | 20 feet

Question 35

One 45 minute cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2 inch hose in approximately ___ minute.

Answer 35

One

Question 36

The VERBAL button should be used only if the alarm is within ___ blocks of a units quarters in any direction. IF THE ALARM IS MORE THAN ___ BLOCKS AWAY, THE UNIT SHOULD RESPOND AND GIVE INFORMATION AND LOCATION VIA RADIO

Answer 36

2 | 2

Question 37

Flares burn for approximately how many minutes?

Answer 37

30

Question 38

At vehicle fires keep onlookers from standing in front of or to the rear of the vehicle for atleast how many feet?

Answer 38

100

Question 39

At a motor vehicle fire use a ___ spay stream when magnesium parts are on fire. When victims are trapped in the vehicle, use a ___ stream to drive the fire away from the victim.

Answer 39

Coarse | Fog

Question 40

At manhole incidents, units should not operate into manholes unless requested by a ___. If requested to place water into a manhole, do not direct the stream directly into the manhole. Instead, let water flow or pour into the manhole. Use a fog nozzle to reduce or prevent any shock hazard

Answer 40

Con Ed White Hat

Question 41

True or false: When a caller from an ERS box fails to make verbal contact with a dispatcher between 2300 and 0800 hrs, one engine is dispatched. At other times the policy is "no contact, no response"

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Maximum internal pressure of air bags is what PSI?

Answer 42

118 psi

Question 43

What is the maximum opening of the Hydra-Ram?

Answer 43

4 inches

Question 44

Never stack more than two air-bags and inflate the bottom bag first. The tonnage of the ___ bag is the maximum that can be lifted

Answer 44

Smaller

Question 45

Concerning vehicle accidents and airbags what is the 5-10-20 rule?

Answer 45

5 inches from side airbags 10 inches from driver airbags 20 inches from passenger airbags

Question 46

Collapse: Search assessment marking system consists of a __ ft by ___ ft X painted the color ___. The top quadrant shall state what, right quadrant, bottom quadrant, and left quadrant?

Answer 46

2ft x 2ft Lime Yellow Top Quadrant - Date, Time/Date Company LEFT area Right Quadrant- Personal Hazards Bottom Quadrant- Number of live/expired victims still inside the area Left Quadrant- FDNY Company or Team designation

Question 47

A ring cutter will cut ring off finger is a short period of time, usually less than ___ minute. Will a ring cutter cut stainless steel?

Answer 47

One minute | No it will not cut stainless steel

Question 48

Only a ___ Officer can order the application of FireIce. This normally occurs after consulting with the on-scene Con Ed supervisor, however, when necessary, the chief officer may order the application of FireIce prior to the arrival of the Con Ed Supervisor.

Answer 48

Chief

Question 49

True or false: High visibility safety vests shall be marked with unit designation using a black permanent marker on the inside of the vest, centered on the back of the lower reflective stripe. Vest shall be inspected after each use and during semi-annual inspection.

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Gypsum planks each weigh ___ lbs and gypsum concrete weighs ___ lbs per square foot. Gypsum is very vulnerable to ___ causing deterioration.

Answer 50

135lbs 17.5lbs Moisture

Question 51

If a rescuer gets hydraulic fluid in their eyes they shall immediately flush their eyes with water for atleast ___ minutes and seek medical attention

Answer 51

20

Question 52

The Incident History printout can be received on the teleprinter in quarters within how many days of the incident? If needed after ___ days what unit shall you contact?

Answer 52

5 | Field Communications Unit

Question 53

Negative reports ___ unless directed

Answer 53

Shall not be forwarded

Question 54

When the PC/ATS is on line, the red border surrounding the CLR/TEST button will be ___ on and off. If the red border remains ___ the PC/ATS is out of service and Starfire Control Center should be notified by phone

Answer 54

Flickering | Steady

Question 55

Where weather conditions or smoke blowing across highway limit visibility, highway must be ___

Answer 55

closed

Question 56

Eng Co Ops at a vehicle accident: The Officer shall divide the company into 2 teams. The officer and ___ trained CFR members equipped with trauma bags and cervical collars proceed to the vehicle, gain access to victim and initiate treatment.

Answer 56

2

Question 57

Is FireIce effective on Class B fires?

Answer 57

No

Question 58

Many hybrid vehicles use a keyless start system. Make sure the ignition is OFF and the key or key fob is atleast ___ft away from the vehicle.

Answer 58

15

Question 59

For straight ladders the ladder length shall be marked on?

Answer 59

Each end of each rail

Question 60

FireIce is a dry-chemical extinguishing agent that is intended for use on what Class of fires at manhole incidents involving electrical cables.

Answer 60

Class C

Question 61

True or false: | Under no circumstances should a relocated unit leave before receiving a teleprinter message to do so

Answer 61

No

Question 62

What type of SCBA Cylinders are to be used with Air Bags

Answer 62

Steel

Question 63

True or false: Reports shall be forwarded in SINGLE COPY, Reports shall be promptly forwarded through OFFICIAL CHANNELS, Reports shall be addressed to the CHIEF OF OPS

Answer 63

True

Question 64

The Hurst tool shall be inspected ___ and ___

Answer 64

Daily | After Each use

Question 65

The air bag in a vehicle is designed to inflate normally in the event that a vehicle fire causes the canister to be heated above ___ degrees

Answer 65

300

Question 66

True or false: | The New York City Fire Department considers a transformer with ANY amount of PCB's as a PCB transformer?

Answer 66

True

Question 67

``` Distance of furthest Flares/Cones MPH: 20 30 40 50 60 70 ```

Answer 67

``` 20 mph - 100ft 30 mph - 150ft 40 mph - 220ft 50 mph - 310ft 60 mph - 420ft 70 mph - 550ft ```

Question 68

At a fire with a burning EIFS a 2.5 inch hand line equipped with the Cockloft nozzle can be used to apply water to the exterior. One tip of the nozzle should be capped with a ____shutoff. The nozzle operated upward on the exterior can reach up to ____ floors. The nozzle should be extended ____ feet from the sill? And the nozzle should be operated at a slight angle ____ the building

Answer 68

1 1/2 inch 2 floors 3 feet Toward

Question 69

True or false: BARS - DRB (Discretionary Response Box) This identifies a box to which a battalion chief responds at his discretion. Units shall not acknowledge for the chief when this message is received unless the battalion chief responds. DRB's are in effect on select boxes between 0900 hours and 2400 hours.

Answer 69

True

Question 70

True or false: the decision to apply water streams to electrical components at Con Edison facilities will only be made by a Chief Officer above the rank of Deputy Chief in consultation with a Con Ed white hat at the scene?

Answer 70

True

Question 71

Flush the FireIce nozzle for a minimum of ___ seconds

Answer 71

30

Question 72

Blocking apparatus shall be placed how many feet behind the first operating unit?

Answer 72

50ft

Question 73

If an incident involves workplace violence is an unusual occurrence report required?

Answer 73

No

Question 74

True or false: Units shall paint the lift capacity and lift height on air-bags in addition to the label as the labels wear off after a period of time?

Answer 74

True

Question 75

The low pressure gauge on the air bag regulator shall be set at what psi? When the high pressure gauge falls below what psi shall the air cylinder be changed?

Answer 75

135psi | 200psi

Question 76

True or false: The FireIce product container shall be placed at the point of nozzle operation, ensuring that the 25ft length of 3/4" hose is fully extended without any kinks. The eductor is connected to the nozzle

Answer 76

True

Question 77

Buildings separated by more than ___ feet from the fire building, should not be identified as exposures unless the volume of fire or complexity of the incident causes an exposure problem.

Answer 77

30

Question 78

``` The search assessment marking system is how big? What color should it be? It forms what letter? Left quadrant? Top quadrant? Right Quadrant? Bottom Quadrant? ```

Answer 78

2'x2' Lime Yellow spray paint X Left - FDNY company or team designation Top- Time and date that the company left the structure Right- Personal hazards Bottom- Number of live/expired victims still inside

Question 79

True or false: | Never allow traffic to come around both sides of an incident scene. Start operations at highway incidents defensively

Answer 79

True

Question 80

Each unit shall maintain atleast ___ spare rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office

Answer 80

2

Question 81

While operating at a wires down in the street emergency and a line is stretched what type of nozzle shall be used? Keep at least ___ feet away from any downed wire while operating this handline.

Answer 81

Fog Nozzle | 25 feet

Question 82

First Responders Bridge and Tunnel Manuals. The field guide used by line units is what color? The incident command guide used by chiefs is what color?

Answer 82

Green | Red

Question 83

The unit designation shall be marked within ___ inches of each butt

Answer 83

18 inches

Question 84

True or false: on hybrid vehicles make sure the READY LIGHT IS NOT ON. If the power is on, the high voltage system is live and poses a shock hazard should you come in contact with any of its uninsulated electrical components. ALWAYS make sure that the high voltage battery case is cooled down to prevent re-ignition

Answer 84

True

Question 85

On most hybrid vehicles the high voltage cables are color coded ___. Although some cables are color coded ___. Avoid contact with these cables unless the high voltage battery in the back of the vehicle is disconnected

Answer 85

Orange | Blue

Question 86

In order to remove a facility from the CFRD Matrix, the company officer shall ensure that the facility meets all the following criteria

Answer 86

On duty personal trained in CPR Able to give oxygen Trained in use of de-fib and equipment available All equipment and personnel are available during all hours of operation

Question 87

True or false: When using the ACT'G button acknowledgements and status updates involving relocated units must be done independently. The ACT'G button can only be used by the first relocator into the original unit

Answer 87

True

Question 88

Can you put the names or statements of witnesses on fire reports?

Answer 88

No

Question 89

How much space is needed to insert a maxi-force airbag?

Answer 89

One inch

Question 90

At a manhole incident may members move vehicles in the danger area to facilitate operations?

Answer 90

No

Question 91

Prior to attending Chauffeur training school, each member must be given atleast ___ hours of driver training

Answer 91

5

Question 92

The numerical length of a ladder shall be marked on the side of the rails within ___ inches of the end of the ladder

Answer 92

12

Question 93

True or false: Member should obtain required number of flares or cones. BEFORE leaving apparatus LIGHT one flare and, carrying the LIT flare, walks the proper distance to place the FURTHEST flare and or cone first

Answer 93

True

Question 94

The member operating the FireIce nozzle should commence operations at a safe standoff distance of ___ ft. After establishing an adequate gel solution, and as conditions allow, the nozzle team may advance toward the manhole while maintaining a safe distance of ___ ft from the manhole opening

Answer 94

50ft | 25ft

Question 95

True or False: Handlines shall never be used on energized electrical components at Con Edison facilities

Answer 95

True

Question 96

True or false: Members should not pull covers off electrical manholes at manhole fires or if a manhole fire is in the area. It is the responsibility of utility crews to open manhole covers at these incidents

Answer 96

True

Question 97

True or false: At fatal fire and arson investigations a fire line must be established. Relatives, neighbors, spectators, media members, and members of the department shall not cross established fire lines unless authorized the assigned Fire Marshall or Chief of Ops?

Answer 97

True

Question 98

All units in the same quarters can make themselves AQ simultaneously except in the following 3 instances

Answer 98

1. Units responded to different boxes 2. Units did not go 10-8 3. One unit is a relocated unit

Question 99

When selecting a button on the PC/ATS in the housewatch the border surrounding the button will change to what color

Answer 99

Red

Question 100

In the air-bag system what color is the air hose to be used for leak sealing? It has a built in safety relief valve to limit the internal air pressure in the bag to what psi?

Answer 100

Orange, 22 psi

Question 101

Does the FireIce equipment include an In-Line pressure gauge?

Answer 101

No

Question 102

True or false: The Alarm Teleprinter/Selector Panel (PC/ATS) is not to be tampered with in any way. The only maintenance to be performed by members is that of changing the paper roll and replacing printer ink cartridge. Contact Starfire to receive replacement cartridges.

Answer 102

True

Question 103

Reports of special importance or of a nature similar to the following shall be preceded by an immediate telephone communication to the Deputy and Battalion Chief on Duty (5)

Answer 103

1. Unusual Occurrence at a fire or elsewhere 2. Loss of life or serious injuries to members or civilians at a fire or elsewhere 3. Accidents to apparatus, of the placing of a company or apparatus out of service. 4. Structural or occupancy hazards imminently dangerous to life or property. 5. Depletion in a unit of manual strength required for fire duty

Question 104

True or false: If a chauffeur is granted leave after the start of a tour, the officer on duty shall notify the administrative battalion chief and the unit shall remain in service with a school trained chauffeur or company trained chauffeur from the quarters the member was working in when the leave was granted.

Answer 104

True

Question 105

After traffic is stopped how many members shall be used to place flares/cones

Answer 105

2

Question 106

True or false: FireIce is not intended for use at any type of transformer fire, that includes transformers located in below-grade vaults or rooms, and transformers that are mounted on poles.

Answer 106

True

Question 107

For extension ladders, the ladder length shall be marked at the ___ end only of each rail of the bed ladder

Answer 107

Butt

Question 108

The operating pressure at the FireIce nozzle shall be between ___ psi and ___ psi. The optimal range is ___ psi to ___ psi

Answer 108

60-100 | 60-80

Question 109

All vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas which requires a FD permit to operate using such fuel are required to having a warning placard placed on what part of the vehicle? All other CNG powered vehicles registered in the State of New York are likely to be placarded only in the ___ bumper

Answer 109

Front and Rear bumper | Rear