LT Questions Misc Flashcards
After disconnecting the power supply (battery) on a car, the deactivation time for the air-bag can vary from ___ second to ___ minutes
1 second
30 minutes
Direct the FireIce solution to fall approximately ___ ft in front of the manhole opening and allow the product to flow into the manhole.
1
Avoid inflating bags against sharp objects or on a surface heated to over ___ degrees
220
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
True
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
True
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
2ft
2ft
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?
500
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
True
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
30
Serious brush fire conditions occur when the four following conditions exist
- Little or no rainfall for 3 or more days
- Low humidity
- Longer period without rain the greater the hazard
- Winds in excess of 15mph
Monthly reports, unless otherwise indicated, shall be dated the ___ of the month, and shall be in Department headquarters not later than the ___
First
Third
How many red air supply hoses and how many yellow air supply hoses come with the air bags and how long are they?
2 red hoses
1 yellow hose
16ft
The following keys are single action keys on the MDT (4)
10-84
10-4
10-14
10-20
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
light
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?
500 feet from the sides and 1000 feet from the front and rear
Can you cut high voltage cables on a hybrid vehicle?
No, NEVER
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.
True
FireIce units will be designated by what letter suffix on the response ticket?
i
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?
50
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.
1620 key
Red
Elevator
Escalator
The following keys are double action keys on the MDT (4)
10-8
10-18
10-19
10-92
Units encountering possible EDP’s who are exhibiting bizarre behavior shall immediately notify the dispatcher to request ___ for possible EDP
10-47
CO poisoning may cause a victim to appear life like and cause the lips, eyelids, and skin to be what color?
Pink to Cherry Red
Air bags shall be inflated only ___ to ___ of their rated height capacity. The pillowing effect should be avoided
One half to three quarters
Atleast ___ to ___ cones and/or flares should be used to build a lane closure or safety zone?
4 to 6
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.
TRUE
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
12 hours
10 glow sticks
Oil-burner remote control is generally painted ___. And is located where at the following type buildings?
PD?
OLT/Brownstone/Frame?
NLT?
Red
PD- top of interior cellar stairs
OLT/Brownstone/Frame- top of interior cellar stairs
NLT- Outside of oil burner room
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
True
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.
3
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.
17 Times
Counter-clockwise
12 full turns
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
3 months
once
The FireIce equipment consists of a 25ft length of ___ hose. The system is supplied by a ___ handline and uses a ___ lb container of FireIce.
3/4”
1 3/4”
25
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?
1 foot
20 feet
One 45 minute cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2 inch hose in approximately ___ minute.
One
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
2
2
Flares burn for approximately how many minutes?
30
At vehicle fires keep onlookers from standing in front of or to the rear of the vehicle for atleast how many feet?
100
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.
Coarse
Fog
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
Con Ed White Hat
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”
True
Maximum internal pressure of air bags is what PSI?
118 psi
What is the maximum opening of the Hydra-Ram?
4 inches
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
Smaller
Concerning vehicle accidents and airbags what is the 5-10-20 rule?
5 inches from side airbags
10 inches from driver airbags
20 inches from passenger airbags
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?
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
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?
One minute
No it will not cut stainless steel
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.
Chief
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.
True
Gypsum planks each weigh ___ lbs and gypsum concrete weighs ___ lbs per square foot. Gypsum is very vulnerable to ___ causing deterioration.
135lbs
17.5lbs
Moisture
If a rescuer gets hydraulic fluid in their eyes they shall immediately flush their eyes with water for atleast ___ minutes and seek medical attention
20
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?
5
Field Communications Unit
Negative reports ___ unless directed
Shall not be forwarded
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
Flickering
Steady
Where weather conditions or smoke blowing across highway limit visibility, highway must be ___
closed
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.
2
Is FireIce effective on Class B fires?
No
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.
15
For straight ladders the ladder length shall be marked on?
Each end of each rail
FireIce is a dry-chemical extinguishing agent that is intended for use on what Class of fires at manhole incidents involving electrical cables.
Class C
True or false:
Under no circumstances should a relocated unit leave before receiving a teleprinter message to do so
No
What type of SCBA Cylinders are to be used with Air Bags
Steel
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
True
The Hurst tool shall be inspected ___ and ___
Daily
After Each use
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
300
True or false:
The New York City Fire Department considers a transformer with ANY amount of PCB’s as a PCB transformer?
True
Distance of furthest Flares/Cones MPH: 20 30 40 50 60 70
20 mph - 100ft 30 mph - 150ft 40 mph - 220ft 50 mph - 310ft 60 mph - 420ft 70 mph - 550ft
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
1 1/2 inch
2 floors
3 feet
Toward
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.
True
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?
True
Flush the FireIce nozzle for a minimum of ___ seconds
30
Blocking apparatus shall be placed how many feet behind the first operating unit?
50ft
If an incident involves workplace violence is an unusual occurrence report required?
No
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?
True
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?
135psi
200psi
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
True
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.
30
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?
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
True or false:
Never allow traffic to come around both sides of an incident scene. Start operations at highway incidents defensively
True
Each unit shall maintain atleast ___ spare rolls of teleprinter paper in the company office
2
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.
Fog Nozzle
25 feet
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?
Green
Red
The unit designation shall be marked within ___ inches of each butt
18 inches
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
True
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
Orange
Blue
In order to remove a facility from the CFRD Matrix, the company officer shall ensure that the facility meets all the following criteria
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
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
True
Can you put the names or statements of witnesses on fire reports?
No
How much space is needed to insert a maxi-force airbag?
One inch
At a manhole incident may members move vehicles in the danger area to facilitate operations?
No
Prior to attending Chauffeur training school, each member must be given atleast ___ hours of driver training
5
The numerical length of a ladder shall be marked on the side of the rails within ___ inches of the end of the ladder
12
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
True
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
50ft
25ft
True or False: Handlines shall never be used on energized electrical components at Con Edison facilities
True
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
True
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?
True
All units in the same quarters can make themselves AQ simultaneously except in the following 3 instances
- Units responded to different boxes
- Units did not go 10-8
- One unit is a relocated unit
When selecting a button on the PC/ATS in the housewatch the border surrounding the button will change to what color
Red
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?
Orange, 22 psi
Does the FireIce equipment include an In-Line pressure gauge?
No
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.
True
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)
- Unusual Occurrence at a fire or elsewhere
- Loss of life or serious injuries to members or civilians at a fire or elsewhere
- Accidents to apparatus, of the placing of a company or apparatus out of service.
- Structural or occupancy hazards imminently dangerous to life or property.
- Depletion in a unit of manual strength required for fire duty
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.
True
After traffic is stopped how many members shall be used to place flares/cones
2
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.
True
For extension ladders, the ladder length shall be marked at the ___ end only of each rail of the bed ladder
Butt
The operating pressure at the FireIce nozzle shall be between ___ psi and ___ psi. The optimal range is ___ psi to ___ psi
60-100
60-80
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
Front and Rear bumper
Rear
