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