LTQuestions Flashcards
PD
at a flat roof top floor fire, where does the 1st ov operate, 2nd ov?
1st- assist 1st LCC in the front wtih any ladder rescue, no ladder rescue then immediately make theri way to the rear to check for life hazard, VEIS with 2nd ov an upper floor most likely to be occupied
2nd- assist 2nd LCC in the front with any ladder rescue, conduct a survey of the rear and sides, team up with 1st ov
*not to roof
PD
flat roof PD what is the second due roof tool assignment? what about for top floor fire?
saw and halligan hook for both
Hurricane and severe storm preparedness is crucial to FDNY officers. all members shall be reminded of ‘reception areas’ each year on or about when?
may 1
core construction techniques were used extensively in high rise office built: a-before 1920 b-before 1945 c-between 1945-1968 d-after 1968
after 1968
at a brownstone fire where the building is fully involved, which line may be stretched through an exposure to the rear yard?
3rd line, if there is no fire in exposures
- 3rd is stretched as ordered by IC, this is an option
- *also for rowframe fires on 1st floor or upper floors
at a rowframe fire where the building is vacant in a row of vacants, which line may be stretched through an exposure to the rear yard?
2nd hose line, if not needed to back up 1st line, the 2nd line will go to opposite exposure of 1st line OR through an exposure to the rear yard
what are immediate notifications to BITS?
ABCD A-alcohol or arrest B-Boxing amongst the brothers C-confrontations with civilians or other emergency service D-Drugs Dangerous misuse of dept vehicle
what are notifications to IG?
CCC
Criminal (theft)
Corruption (bribes)
Conflicts of interest
Lobby control unit responsibilites, which is not one:
a-operate on tactical channel
b-ensure all elevators are recalled and searched
c-provide operators for elevators
d-take on the duties of the systems control unit when directed by IC
e-all good
E- all are good
portable ladder marking, where does the length go, where does the company id go?
length within 12” at butt end for extension ladders, both ends for straight ladders
company- within 18” of each butt
spare cylinders are inspected for full pressure when?
weekly on mondays
when requesting an ambulance, what info must be provided to dispatchers?
PARCCC
Pulse, Age, Respiratory rate, CUPS status, Chief complaint, CPR initiated
T/F units/individuals no assigned to a sector/group shall report directly to the branch director
False, to command
at a rowframe the 1st arriving engine should drop 2 lines, which two?
a 3 1/2” line to supply a TL, and a handline
*this is for rowframes. other buildings it is 2 handlines
LPG tank fire, how far from the front/rear? from the sides?
1000ft from front/rear
500ft from the sides
CNG car require a permit, where would the fire department permit be found?
front and rear bumper
how far apart are your feet when using a portable power saw?
18-20”
system control unit has what duties?
monitor and control the HVAC system as directed by IC,
monitor the building fire suppression systems by IC,
monitor any other building system by IC
how much psi at the inlet of a tower ladder?
200-250psi
which type of loft is the newest?
fireproof
at a cfr run you have the “A,C,D” firefighters. (B is for Boss). what do they do?
A-airway
C- checker for pulse/compressions
D-documenter/defib
what stage does rollover happen?
growth stage
T/F
All arriving engines and squads shall locate, test, and confirm a positive water source.
True
If a fire is below the __floor, a hoseline will be stretched up the fire escape stairs, the hook will not be used. (when stretching via the exterior)
below the 4th floor
At a LPG tank fire, when the tank is showing signs of BLEVE (increase in the volume of fire, or a rise in the noise level, or both) should water be immediately applied to cool the tank or should members be withdrawn to a safe area.
withdraw the members
you are the investigating officer for members drinking on duty. You find no cause and allow members to leave, who do you send the reason for release report to?
Chief of department via chain of command
HRFPMD elevator machinery rooms at roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until when?
fire is under control
the CO meter will sound a low audible warning with a slow vibration at ___ppm.
35ppm
What size hose for a fire in a store thats in an OLT?
2 1/2”
who would you get the “firefighter removal training kit” from so you can do a drill?
The battalion
what is the first choice for transportation of a detail within the battalion?
the company receiving the detail goes and picks him up
when replacing a fire window blanket who do you contact during normal business hours? after hours?
business hours – R&D for a replacement
after hours - contact SOC at Roosevelt island
msa altair
A series three large “+” along the screen under the O2 icon indicates the atmosphere is above __% oxygen
30% oxygen
*XXX for 100% LEL
msa altair
when the meter reaches 100% of the LEL, what will be displayed?
XXX, and it will lock on this
*+++ for O2
Danger do no enter tape is found where?
Batt and Div vehicles
T/F
SCBA shall be worn at all CO investigations and emergencies.
False
worn at investigations
used at emergencies
T/F
you may split the fast team to provide for additional egress routes, ex removing window bars, placing portable ladders.
false
maintain unit integrity
what is the priority order of shutting down gas valves?
All Rich Men Must Have Extra Clean Socks A-Appliance R-Riser (interior) M-Meter (individual) M-Master Meter H-Head of service E-Exterior riser C-curb valve S-Street valve (main valve)
regarding sound powered telephones, amplifiers have 2 cords. How long are they?
8” long female for headset
42” long with male connector that attaches to SPT system
according to the incident command system, the span of control of an individual with management responsibility should range from __ to __ with __ being ideal
3-7 with 5 being ideal
during satellite operations, when the hydrant main size is less than ___” it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water.
12”
can we pull rectangular or square manhole covers?
NO
Can we pull round electric manholes covers? if so what conditions must be met?
Yes
when requested by on scene utility worker, approved by on scene chief, and cover tested for stray voltage.
Rowframe
when a floor is fully involved with fire from front to rear do you call for an additional engine and ladder, or call for just an extra engine?
engine and ladder
what is the minimum safe operating distnce for applying water on a live:
138K wire with fog? with straight stream?
345K wire with fog? with straight stream?
138K w/fog = 15ft 138k w/straight = 75ft 345k w/fog = 25ft 345k w/straight = 125ft *fog is 30degrees or greater
10min escape cylinders used by SOC get hydrostatically tested how often?
every 3 yrs
T/F
salvage plastic can be used to cover roof openings?
True
T/F
FF’s 6th grade with less than 90 days service may perform hw duties between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer or an experienced member
True
for a brownstone fire were the building is fully involved, where does the 2nd line go? 3rd line?
2nd line- into fire building
3rd line - into fire building, into exposure if extending, if no extension thru exposure to rear yard of fire building
NFPA diamond
what is the blue section and what does the numbers 0-4 mean
blue is health 0-normal material 1-slightly hazardous 2-hazardous 3-extremely danger 4-deady
NFPA daimond
what is the yellow section and what do the numbers 0-4 mean?
yellow is reactivity 0-stable 1-unstable if heated 2-violent chemical change 3-heat and shock may detonate 4-may detonate
NFPA diamond
what is the red section and what do the numbers 0-4 mean?
red is flammability 0-will not burn 1-above 200degrees 2-flash point above 100degrees but not to exceed 200 3-flash point less than 100degrees 4-flash point less than 73degrees
T/F
The TL bucket railing should be positioned slightly below work area.
true
T/F
Generally, floor and ladder working length are:
4th floor - 35’ extension ladder.
3rd floor - 24’ or 35’ extension ladder.
2nd floor - 24’ extension ladder or 14’ “A” Frame ladder.
True
T/F
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
True
the Gladiator nozzle, is carried by whom?
foam tankers
is convective heat or radiant absorbed by the members PPE faster?
convective
T/F a confirmed leak at the buckeye pipeline, transmit a 2nd alarm for the street box nearest the leak location.
True
where should the roll call officer and the member assisting should be positioned where?
away from the command post
members without air, brain damage will occur in _-_minutes without air. in __-__min they will move towards clinical death.
4-6min from brain damage
6-10min for clinical death
T/F
ladder companies shall carry not less than 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose (rolled or folded) and the necessary fitting to place a line in operation.
False,
1 3/4” not 2 1/2”
for fire/ice how far away do you start the attack?
for purple K how far away do you start the attack?
50ft for fire/ice
20-30 for purple k
when breaching a wall to go from the front apt to rear apt or visa versa in an OLT, what three tools can you use and in what order of priority?
Halligan, Hook, Axe
HaHA
when you are relocated, at what time do you notify dispatch that relief may/will be required? (night and day tours)
0800 and 1700
notify the dispatcher of the boro you are in
T/F
NYCHA key fobs have a serial number on them, NYCHA elevator machinery room keys do not.
TRUE
T/F
when can the red tape danger zone be entered? (3)
may be entered to save life
may be entered as authorized by the IC
may be entered as authorized by a sector chief
T/F
for a verbal complaint about a missing smoke detector refer the person to the department of housing preservation and development by dialing 311 AND complaints about a CO detector for residential premises shall be referred to 311
True
t/f
missing CO detectors in institutional occupancy shall be referred to 311
false, refer to field public operations support unit
HRFPMD
t/f
prior to advancing to the fire floor, members must gather information by surveying the floor below for return type and scissor type stairs.
false
two floors below
when requesting an ambulance, what info do you give the dispatcher?
PARCCC Pulse Age Respirations Cups status Chief complaint Cpr was initiated
charges must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to BITS within ___days after occurrence.
10 days
when cutting floor boards with an axe, cut the floor at a ___degree angle and on a bias.
60degree angle
Retractable bollards will have a battery backup that will allow for approximately ___cycles of raising and lowering in case of a power outage.
10cycles
what unit carries extension hoses and other equipment that can be used to supplement the operation of the con ed vacuum truck?
a-soc compressor unit
b-collapse rescue unit
soc compressor unit
all levels of command shall access the computer injury reporting system \_\_\_\_to provide any required review/recommendations. a-each tour b-daily c-weekly d-monthly
daily
in the company journal, which flagging column entry signifies a member is “scheduled to report or be relieved from duty”
1-RPR
2-RXD
3-RFD
2-RXD
which chemical agent has no odor?
VX
MET-LX handheld extinguisher may be used on Class D fires and can be identified by the (what color) label.
Yellow
T/F Auxiliary lighting equipment and apparatus headlights are not powerful enough to generate dangers voltage from a PV array, however lightning flashes occurring at night can energize the PV system.
True
To remove a facility from the CFR matrix, what 4 criteria must be met?
C DOA Cpr Defibrillator Oxygen All hours of operation
you must safegaurd a premises after forcing entry, who can you turn over custodianship to? what about for pets?
POOR if you forced entry Pd,Owner,Occupant,Responsible party
PORN for pets Pd,Owner,Responsible party,Neighbor
t/f
use a coarse spray stream when magnesium parts are on fire at a car fire.
true
chemical attack underground, which unit is responsible to provide the IC the number of victims?
1st engine
you want to contact EMS that has arrived prior to your arrival, what channel?
channel 1
At a brownstone fire, where the first line has secured the 1st floor, where does the 2nd line go? (cellar fire)
to the cellar via the INTERIOR stairs
box fan used for negative pressurization is positioned how?
6-8ft back at a 30degree angle
*PPV 4-6ft back at 80degree angle
what is a phragmites and do the burn (fast/slow) and to the progress (slowly or rapidly)?
march grass and cat tailes, and they burn fast and progress rapidly in the direction of the wind
you are filling out a PCR, you mess up and fill in a bubble that you shouldnt have. do you:
A-do nothing cause no one cares
B- place a single line thru it and initial above
C-place a single line thru it and initial below
B- single line and initial above
on the roof a member removes the bulkhead door and is going to use it as a ramp to get to the top of the bulkhead to vent the skylight, what angle should he place the door at:
A-30-45
B-65-75
B-50-60
A- 30-45
Once an unconscious member is supplied with air, turn the purge valve how much?
halfway
At a vacant building fire, a TL stream is going to be used, do all members have to leave the building or can they stay inside as long as they are in a safe area on a floor below where the TL is going to operate.
Leave the builidng
LRFPMD
who ensures the elevators are recalled if present?
2nd ladder
Post radio operates on what channel?
channel 2, command channel
can a hood be worn damp or saturated with water?
what must a member do to enter a fire area without a hood?
yes, hoods worn dry, damp, or saturated
trick question, they do not enter a fire area without a hood, Hoods are mandatory
is there a 10-25 no code?
Yes, for situations not described in codes 1-4
ex-popping sound coming from a manhole`
When responding with a foam tanker, who drives the engine and who drives the foam tanker?
engine will have the officer and a member
tanker will have the chauffeur and another member with him
Search rope
what is the spacing between the distance knots? the directional knot?
distance knots are 6” apart
a single directional knoit is located 18” before distance knots
during an explosive and/or incendiary incident, what area should the 2nd engine officer report to if both ladder companies are on scene?
triage transfer point
rowfames have which 2 types of construction: 1-balloon 2-platform 3-braced 4-stacked
balloon and braced
FDNY should not begin resuscitation efforts if what is present (5)?
LORD Vador Lividity Obvious death Rigor mortis Decomposition Valid DNR
packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats for \_\_\_patients 1-stable 2-potentially unstable 3-unstable 4-critical
critical and unstable
fire victims during primaries are usually found in certain areas, which of the follwoing are true:
1-withing the area of fire origin
2-in a path leading from the origin towards an exit
3-on the top floor of non fireproof md’s
4-in hallways and stairwells of FPMD’s
all are true
how many CFR-D certified members are needed each tour for engines?
2 (officer counts)
if a portable ladder is going to be left unattended, who should secure it at the tip?
the 1st member that climbs the ladder
During an emergency roll call, what members do you account for:
1-within sight only
2-within hearing only
3-both sight and hearing
both sight and hearing
T/F
biological agents are unable to be monitored in real time
true
where do you get a loaner custodial wrench from if yours is lost or stolen:
1-battalion
2-division
division
you are on a ship and see 5 valves that are different colors, what does each color represent: 1-light blue 2-green 3-yellow 4-red 5-orange
1-light blue = fresh water 2-green - salt water (mike greene is salty) 3-yellow - lube oil 4-red - fuel oil 5-orange - air
CFR-D units should know that sharps containers shall be replaced when how full?
3/4
who designates the attack stair in a LRFPMD?
1st ladder officer
PD’s with areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than __ft are generally an indication of Light weight construction
25 ft
if you are in 2 preventable collisions in a 12 month period who is the supervisory conference between? what about a 3rd in a 18 month period?
2 in 12 is the officer and a batt chief
3 in 18 is the company commander and batt chief
must be preventable
when must a CD-19 be submitted after an accident: 1-1 day 2- 2 days 3- 3 days 4- 4 days
4 days (96hrs)
T/F
living wills and a health care proxy are not valid in the pre-hospital setting
true
when using the aerial to vent windows can you use lateral pressure?
NEVER use lateral pressure
digital inline gauges should have their batteries rotated and recharged after each use and \_\_\_\_. 1-tourly 2-weekly 3-monthly 4-quarterly
weekly
do you take blood pressure on a cardiac arrest? DOA?
blood pressure is not taken
for a water rescue, using the “throw” technique, do you throw the rope or throw the bag?
hold the rope and throw the bag over and past the victim
Fire dampers in high rise office buildings have fusible links that have a temperature rating approximately __degrees above the max temp that would normally be encountered in the system.
50degrees
*fire dampers are used to restrict the passage of heat
disposable body bags shall be available for the transportation of deceased person, who carries them?
deputy chief
elevators, a two speed system will restart within __seconds of turning the power off then back on if it is going to restart.
10seconds
when is ice and cold water equipment inspected?
quarterly (jan,apr,july,oct)
*hung for 48hrs in January and July
PTO on aerial ladders and tower ladders shall not be operated for instruction purposes (drill) for periods exceeding ___min
30min
High rise office
if the 3rd ladder is having difficulty cleraing the attack stairway of occupants, the officer shall advise whom to withhold the attack until occupants have been safely removed?
the 1st ladder, fire sector supervisor, or fire branch director.
PD fire with light weight construction who gets extra called:
1- ladder only
2- engine only
3- engine and ladder
engine only
the chief of ops requires the supervisor of a unit to submit a multiple member injury report when how many members suffer injuries at the same incident resulting in medical leave that tour.
3 or more
The GasAlert Extreme (CO meter) will slowly flash a red light, emit a tone, and vibrate every __sec(s) when 35ppm is detected. when it reads ____ppm or more all that happens every ___sec(s).
every 1 second for 35-99ppm
every 1/2 second for 100ppm+
pre-printed emergency roll call forms can be found where? (who carries them)
all battalions and divisions
An air pressurized standpipe system at a construction site will take up to __min for air to be released.
3min
will the activation of a smoke detector in the HVAC system of a high rise office recall the elevators?
NO
in winter ops when does the ladder enter the block first?
when the building is over 3 stories tall. 3 AND less is the engine
if an eeo complaint involves sexual harassment, the complainant may also choose to file directly with who:
a-bits
b-IG
c-NYPD
BITS
how far away should a handline with a fog nozzle be when operating at downed wires?
at least 25ft
EIFS
the rate of heat release for thermoplastics can be __-__times more then ordinary combustibles. The foam plastic layer is typically __-__” thick. Fire in an EIFS building would require an extra ____. The cockloft nozzle with one end capped can reach up to __floors
3-5 times more heat
1/4-8” thick
an extra engine and ladder
2 floors up
what is the vertical reach for each: 1-TL monitor w/2" tip @ 100psi 2- engine deck gun w/1.25" tip @ 100psi 3-multiversal w/1.5" tip @ 100psi 4-satellite monitor w/2" tip @ 160psi
1-TL = 135’
2-engine deck gun = 130’
3-multiversal = 110’
4-satellite monitor = 130’
what is the vertical reach for each:
1- 2 1/2” handline with 15/16” tip @ 50psi
2- 2 1/2” handline with 1 1/8” tip @ 40psi
3- 1 3/4” handline with 15/16” tip @ 50psi
1- 75ft
2-40ft
3- 70ft
At an under river tube emergency where people are using the emergency exit stairs There are two stair, can one be used as an attack stair or are both for evacuation?
one for evacuation and one for attack
you get a response for a ship fire and will be assisting marine 7. do you wear bunker gear while on the boat? where do the members who arent getting on the boat go?
you do not wear bunker gear on the boat, it gets stored in a safe compartment. members who aren’t getting on will return to quarters. the officer gives a copy of the riding list to the marine company officer
the isolation zone surrounding a suspicious explosive device will generally exceed how many feet?
300ft
in a relay operation does the supply pumper operate in volume/pressure, the the operating engine operate in volume/pressure? what is head pressure needs to be over come?
both in volume, unless head pressure needs to be over come then the operating pumper will be in pressure and the supply pumper will be in volume
at an airport, wall hydrants have what color lettering and what color background? at LGA can you rely on the 5” aluminum pipe with 4 1/2” connections for drafting purposes at low tide?
white H on green background, at low tide at LGA they are not reliable
T/F
when at a stalled suspended scaffold incident, you determine that the motor stalled due to being over heated. so you allow it to cool for 15 min then have a member hit the reset button.
false, have a worker hit the reset after 15 min
The CO meter isnt working, who do you get a replacement from?
admin battalion
The EAB, how long do you depress it to activate? to reset?
1sec to activate
2sec to reset
T/F
at a collapse initial rescue actions should concentrate on removing able-bodied (ambulatory) and surface or lightly buried persons from immediate danger
True
Where is the waybill found?
on a train and is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine
where is the cargo manifest found?
on a ship and kept by the master or first mate
you are approaching a stopped bus with its flashers on, who can signal you to pass the bus?
the bus driver or PD
when necessary repairs to the apparatus have been reported and not made within a reasonable time, the company commander shall forward a written report to who?
division commander
you are working in E76 and respond to a 10-76 as the E76L you will be referred to as what?
lobby control unit leader
al truck officers should be aware that FAST radio forms can be acquired through who?
the division
who carries cockloft nozzles
squads and divisions
when using the gas card, how many gallons of gas can you get per week? how many cards are each unit issued? can you purchase fuel for an FDNY vehicle with the company gas card?
5 gallons per week
2 cards per unit
not for FDNY vehicles
you get assigned to go to the rock for training, what time do you have to leave by on the day tour
0915
a reserve apparatus is stored in your quarters. when it comes back you notice that a tool is missing, who do you notify? who notifies that officer who was in charge of the reserve apparatus that they need to forward the lost property report? who do you send the report to explaining the circumstances of the loss?
1-you notify the admin battalion chief
record the particulars in company journal
2-the admin batt will notify the officer who was in charge of the reserve apparatus
3-you forward the report to the chief of department
when a radio is going out of service, who do you get a spare from?
the division
t/f
an unusual occurrence report is required for any damage to the radio
false
excessive damage
a knowledgeable office should know that the transport index of a package should not exceed __mR/hr and the total TI of a vehicles shipment may not exceed __mR/hr
10,50
t/f
cast iron columns at 1,100degrees will lose 58% of its original strength, but when cooled it will regain its strength.
false, strength lost is cumulative and never regained.
at a biological release you make the initial exclusion zone how big?
300ft
for a fire in a vacant rowframe building located in the middle of a row of occupied frames, where does the 2nd line go?
into the fire building or to the opposite exposure of the 1st line
how long do flares burn for?
how long to glow sticks light up for?
flares = 30min
glow stick = 12hrs
can we shut down gas curb valves?
yes, but it is a last resort and should be done in consultation with the utility company
t/f
members wearing bunker gear with or without an scba will sink instantaneously
true
what percent of drowning victims started out as would be rescuers?
10%
t/f
when responding to a fire at a construction site where there are only hoist elevators, members should use the elevator designed for use by construction workers.
true
HT
what does a solid amber light mean?
you are receiving a transmission
*blinking amber means receiving a secured transmission
t/f
when arriving 2nd due at a brownstone fire the LCC will position the apparatus and place in PTO for use by the roof firefighter.
true
discharge range for the AFFF extinguisher is _-_ft
35-40ft
you respond to an ems run for a injured child, you feel that giving him back to the parents would endanger him. Who do you request a response from via dispatch?
EMS supervisor
PD
Ambulance (they do the report)
can a volunteer paramedic be in charge of patient care at a response?
yes, if they are the highest trained. dont let volunteer fool you
At a LRFPMD, you are the 1st due truck and the second truck is going to be delayed, who can you order to go to the apartment directly above?
OV/LCC team
SCBA has a label on the PRA, the background color will tell you the type of unit (Red for ladders), what color for the marine unit? for MSU spare? for Batt spare?
marine = green (mike green in marine unit)
MSU spare = black
batt spare = orange
t/f
the 1st due LCC at a top floor fire in an H-Type MD placed the aerial ladder to the roof, then used it to vent the windows, after window vent is complete returned the ladder to the roof
true
what do you do with loops of cable hanging down?
push them up and out of the way
