Missed Lt Questions Flashcards
Phase B has just been implemented due to Hurricane Jeff that has descended upon the NYC area. All BCs shall evaluate conditions by personal survey and unit advisement in their administrative area and report findings to the Division at what hour intervals?
A: 4
B: 3
C: 2
D: 1
B
Explanation:
AUC 159 sec 5.3.9
Information to be relayed to the Division:
1-Main arteries impassable (by name)
2-Response areas flooded
3-Large areas or special hazards which are inaccessible
4-Action taken to alleviate conditions
5-Possible relocation of units to Host Companies
MAAPS
MAIN ARTERIES
AREAS INACCESSIBLE
ACTIONS TAKEN
RESPONSE AREAS FLOODED
POSSIBLE RELOCATION OF UNITS
The Resource Unit Leader can become one of the most important positions during chaotic and expanding operations. Which of the following statements regarding the assignment of the RUL is Correct?
A: At an All-Hands fire with multiple 1045’s, the IC may special call a BC to serve as RUL if necessary.
B: An Acting Battalion Chief cannot be assigned as the RUL.
C: Upon the transmission of a 3rd Alarm, the dispatcher will notify the Incident Commander of the identity of the RUL.
D: Upgrading a 10-60 to a 10-60 Code 1 will cause the dispatcher to assign a BC as RUL.
A
Explanation:
ICS Chapter 2 Addendum 2 Section 3
A is correct… The IC may special call a BC as RUL if necessary.
B - An Acting Battalion Chief MAY be assigned as the RUL.
C - the RUL is assigned upon the transmission of a 2nd alarm.
D - A RUL is assigned to all 1060 incidents.
An experienced BC would know which description of the following special units to be correct?
A: The IMT Planning Vehicle will only respond when requested by a BC or higher.
B: Hi-Rise Unit 1 and 2 are also designated as Ventilation Support Units.
C: A HMTU may operate alone, but must stay within the limits of its equipment and training. An additional FAST Truck shall be special called for support if an entry into a contaminated area is involved.
D: Collapse PODS (Portable-On Demand Storage) Transport Unit response can be requested by a BC.
B
Explanation:
A) The IMT Planning Vehicle will only respond when requested by a Staff Chief.
C) A HMTU may operate alone, but must stay within the limits of its equipment and training. A second HMTU shall be special called for support if an entry into a contaminated area is involved.
D) Collapse PODS (Portable-On Demand Storage) Transport Unit response can be requested by a Command Chief only.
Comm 7.5
Several Chief Officers were having a discussion following a 5th Alarm fire that extended from a 4-Story frame into exposures 2, 2A, 4, & 4A. Which of the following actions taken at the rapidly expanding fire regarding the positioning of Chief Officers was correct?
A: Upon the arrival of the dedicated Communications Unit Leader, the IC reassigned the RUL as the roof sector to get ahead of the extension.
B: Prior to the arrival of the Safety Operating Battalion, the IC assigned the Safety Officer to the Exposure 4 sector.
C: The RUL continued to monitor the HT for emergency transmissions after the arrival of the dedicated Communications Unit Leader.
D: Upon arrival of Field Comm, the Communications Unit Leader was reassigned to the Exposure 2A sector
C
Explanation:
A. ICS ch 2 Add 2 sec 5.1 - The Resource Unit Leader shall not be used for firefighting purposes.
B. ICS ch 2 Add 5 pg 4 - When the Safety Battalion arrives, the Safety Officer will be designated Assistant Safety Officer, released, or reassigned as determined by the IC
C. ICS ch 2 Add 2 sec 4.3
D. ICS ch 2 Add 3 sec 5.6 - The Communications Unit Leader shall not be used for firefighting purposes.
A recently promoted BC was incorrect in which action taken at a radiological emergency in Penn Station?
A: Dry decontamination measures were ordered to expedite the transfer of patients to EMS for treatment.
B: Since the dose inside of a nursing home was projected to be a maximum of 6 REMs, the BC did not evacuate the nursing home residents.
C: The Operations Chief designated a Rescue Company Officer to oversee Extraction Task Forces to achieve proper lifesaving emergency medical care in high-rise buildings and subway tunnels.
D: Extraction Task Forces included firefighters and EMS personnel in proper PPE to rapidly triage, treat and move patients with life-threatening injuries as quickly as possible out of the area to ambulances outside.
C
Explanation:
A) ERP 4 Sec 6.2.4 Wet Decon may be needed for LARGE scale radiological emergencies because it is a quick way to deal with extensive external contamination
B) Evacuate if the projected dose inside a building will reach 5 Rem for the general population or 10 Rem for special groups such as non-ambulatory hospital patients, prison residents, or nursing home residents.
C) The Operations Chief may need to designate a Battalion Chief to oversee Extraction Task Forces to achieve this goal in high-rise buildings or subway tunnels.
ERP Add 4 3.2.1 C, D, E
Venting the store windows at a taxpayer fire can relieve conditions or make conditions worse. When fighting a cellar fire in a taxpayer, who must firefighters communicate and coordinate with before venting the store front windows?
A: 1st ladder officer
B: 2nd ladder officer
C: Battalion chief (IC)
D: Permission is not needed, because it is a cellar fire and the windows are at store level
A
Explanation:
Taxpayers sec 8.2.2 (cellar fires)
Also look under Store/cockloft Fire, sec 8.3….Store/cockloft fire “Ventilation of the store at the front by the removal of show window shall be done if ordered by the Incident Commander.”
Make sure you know cellar fire vs store/cockloft fire
The incorrect procedure for a HT radio discovered stolen can be found in which choice?
A: If HT is stolen at the scene of a fire/emergency, the IC (Chief Officer) must conduct an investigation. The police shall be notified if the suspect is a civilian , the IG notified if the suspect is a department member
B: If HT is stolen at quarters in connection with an illegal entry, the police shall be immediately notified, an illegal entry or quarters report shall be forwarded by officer on duty to the Chief of Operations, and if false alarm is involved, the fire marshals notified
C: Under no circumstances shall a unit go back in service after a HT has been stolen until all notifications have been made, and a spare HT has been received
D: When a department employee is suspected of stealing a radio from quarters, BITS must be notified
D
Explanation:
Inspector General (IG)
Comm ch 11 add 8 sec 4
This is new (June 2022).
You are designated the Resources Unit Chief. Upon arrival to the Command Board you have several responsibilities . Choose the incorrect responsibility.
A: You shall inform the IC of the need for a Communications Unit if one is not assigned to respond
B: You continued to monitor the HT frequency for emergency transmissions after the arrival of a dedicated Communication Unit Leader
C: After permission from the IC you implemented relief of units especially when operations approach 0800 or 1700 hours
D: You operate on the Command channel and your aide will monitor the tactical channel
D
Explanation:
ICS ch 2 add 2 sec 4.3
Resources Unit Chief will monitor the Tactical channel, and battalion FF (aide) will monitor the Command channel
As the Incident Commander of an operation where Rescue has deployed Scuba Divers off shore to search for a drowning adult, you would be correct to ensure such divers do not dive deeper than?
A: 100 feet
B: 60 meters
C: 90 feet
D: 60 feet
D
Explanation:
AUC 337 p14
water current 2 knot max
up to 60 feet deep
diver must surface with 500 psi
90 minute max operational time
You, the BC, receive a response ticket for a severe flooding condition during a severe storm at the intersection of Queens blvd and 63 drive. You have three engines and two ladder companies on scene and decide to implement dewatering operations because you can immediately alleviate dangerous traffic conditions. Shortly into the operation, you realize that more companies are needed above the first alarm. Your next coarse of action is to?
A: Transmit a 2nd alarm
B: Notify the DC
C: Notify the Command Chief after business hours
D: Notify the Borough Commander during business hours
B
Explanation:
AUC 159 add 9 sec 2.4
2.4 Assignment of units above a first alarm assignment for dewatering operations must be approved by a DC
There is only 4 times that we can dewater during a severe storm….look at sec 2.3
1-Where major safety and dangerous traffic problems can be alleviated by immediately beginning the dewatering of major streets and highways that have been flooded by the storm
2-Where lives are endangered, such as, but not limited to; hospitals, nursing homes, and similar type occupancies
3-Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard, such as; flood or rising water in close proximity to live electrical equipment or service, which cannot be disconnected safely
4- Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable commitment of resources
You are a newly promoted BC working in Battalion 3, quartered with Engine 100. At 1314 hours Engine 100 responds to a Class “E” alarm at a local high-rise office building and you decide to monitor the alarm. In accordance with the FDNY’s policy on “Reduced Response E & J Alarms,” you would be correct in all of the following actions except?
A: If the preliminary report is not received in a reasonable time frame (5-10 minutes), contact the dispatcher and request a preliminary report.
B: If a subsequent alarm is received while the BC is monitoring a Class “E” or “J” alarm, the Battalion shall respond.
C: You may respond, based on your discretion. If you respond, the dispatcher shall be notified.
D: If the report from Engine 100 indicates that the alarm is for a 10-35 or 10-92 and such signal is transmitted, you will return to service.
B
Explanation:
If a subsequent alarm is received while the Battalion Chief is monitoring a Class “E” or “J” alarm, the Battalion shall NOT be directed to respond unless the dispatcher receives information of a serious fire and the assigned Battalion is the nearest available Battalion Chief (i.e. 10-75 or 10-76).
Comm Ch 6 add 2 sec 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
You arrive as the Incident Commander at a fire in a private dwelling just as the 1st due truck transmits three 10-45’s for fire victims. There is an urgent need for EMS yet you don’t see them anywhere near your command post and they are not answering on HT channel 1. Which of the following represents the CORRECT procedure when contacting EMS regarding your 10-45’s?
A: If unable to contact EMS via HT, contact the FD dispatcher with full particulars for relay.
B: You have the aide contact EMS Citywide on the UHF Radio advising that we have three 10-45’s in need of urgent care.
C: You switch to channel 10 in an attempt to raise them on the HT.
D: Use the DARS radio for direct communication on the EMS Borough frequency for relay to EMS units.
A
Explanation:
Communications Chapter 14 – Addendum 1
A. 3.6.2
B. No 10 codes during relay on EMS Citywide (only plain speak. 3.6.3
C. HT Channel 1 is used for fire, non fire and CFR related incidents 2
D. DARS radios can be used for direct communication with EMS CITYWIDE dispatch for relay to EMS units by switching to the EMS Zone, Channel 1 (EMS-CW-1). Transmissions on this frequency will NOT be heard by Fire units.3.6 Note
Any request for an exemption from the yearly limit for discretionary overtime/comp time must be pre-approved in writing by the?
A: Chief of Operations
B: Chief of Department
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Overtime Control Officer in the Mayors Office
A
Explanation:
PAID 3 ch 4 sec 2.5
Two BCs discussing outside operations at a recent 5th alarm warehouse fire pointed out one incorrect action taken. Indicate the incorrect action.
A: Since distance was short and sufficient slack was in the line, TL1 was moved without disconnecting lines as adequate manpower was available.
B: Since distance was great and hose lines had to be disconnected, lines were stretched and made ready at the new location before shutting down TL2’s stream at the TL Siamese and repositioning.
C: When special called for use of their master stream, members of TL3 will generally operate as a unit and focus on getting the apparatus properly positioned and supplied. Chief officers should assign an Engine Company to pre-stretch 3 1/2” supply lines, and inform the TL officer of the identity of the supply Engine
D: Being notified that TL1 bucket is wedged on the parapet the IC immediately notified all units on scene that the TL is unavailable for use, had members remain low in bucket, formulated a rescue plan, ordered the apparatus to be shut down with the PTO still engaged, and requested a Rescue or Squad to evaluate the structure and assist in formulating a rescue plan
B
Explanation:
Tower Ladders (L-6)
A) Ch 4 sec 4.1
B) Ch 4 sec 4.1- Water is not shut down at the TL siamese, but at the supply pumper.
C) Ch 6
D) Ch 3 p-7….remember, this is an Urgent transmission (after depressing the EAP) from the member in the bucket to the IC stating the bucket is wedged
Light, Medium, & Heavy Clutter are fire scene characteristics we frequently deal with. Of the following, which choices correctly describe medium clutter conditions? 1-Entrances & interior pathways will be partially blocked hampering movement. **2-Smoke/CO detectors will not likely be present or operating correctly. **3-Primary searches possible but delayed. Secondary searches will be delayed. **4-Fire load may exceed the capability of landlines. ***5-Minimal concern for entrapment, structural issues or unusual fire spread.
A: 2,4,5 are Correct
B: 1,3,4 are Correct
C: 3,4,5 are Correct
D: 2,3,4 are Correct
B
Explanation:
Safety Bulletin 7 ch 4 pg 4.
All of these choices are from the chart on Page 3.
Option 1 is listed under the access/egress section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 3 is listed under the search section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 4 is listed under the suppression section of medium clutter characteristics.
Option 2 is listed under the heavy clutter characteristics.
Option 5 is listed under the light clutter characteristics.
A Phase II “Water Pressure Emergency” procedure has just been implemented. Units shall patrol their districts as per schedules established by their DCs. Upon completing their assigned patrol duties, officers on duty shall fax to the Battalion the following information: 1) The number of illegally opened hydrants……..2) The number of hydrants shut down………3) The number of spray caps placed………4) Any areas experiencing dangerously low water pressure that could adversely affect firefighting operations. The Battalion Chief on duty receiving this information shall provide the administrative DC this information every _______ hours.
A: 2
B: 3
C: 4
D: 5
A
Explanation:
Eng 3 Add 2 sec 5.3.4 and 5.3.5
A must read for a chief officers exam
BCs may find themselves responsible for proper notifications during “noteworthy” or “potentially noteworthy” incidents. Which choice below is an incorrect example of a noteworthy incident?
A: Fires/emergencies in high-profile occupancies/locations.
B: Transportation incidents (aviation, railroad, subway, etc.) involving multiple casualties or severe service disruption.
C: A BC may be special called as the Resources Unit Leader to assist the IC with appropriate notifications.
D: One (1) or more 10-45 Code 1, Two (2) or more 10-45 Code 2 or Four (4) or more 10-45 Code 3 or 4.
D
Explanation:
D) Two (2) or more 10-45 Code 1, Three (3) or more 10-45 Code 2 or Eight (8) or more 10-45 Code 3 or 4.
Also:
Large scale evacuation of buildings, special events, etc.
Vacates involving public buildings or shelters.
Regs 11 11.5.9
There are many notifications/procedures that are made or implemented when an IC decides to use auxiliary radio communications systems (ARCS) during a fire/emergency. Choose the incorrect notification/procedure
A: IC must notify the Dispatcher for relay to responding units any time an ARCS is activated
B: IC must notify the FAST Unit when additional communication channels are used. The FAST Unit will need to obtain an additional HT for each channel in use
C: IC must notify the Dispatcher/FDOC to request a Building/Facility representative report to the Command Post if one is not on the scene
D: IC should attempt to contact members through utilization of the H/T on Channel 1 for an ARCS failure
E: IC should consider conducting a Roll Call on the Command channel of all Chiefs at the scene of an incident to insure they are operating on the correct communications channel, once a Command channel is established
E
Explanation:
IC MUST conduct a Roll Call on the Command channel of all Chiefs at the scene of an incident to insure they are operating on the correct communications channel, once a Command channel is established
Comm ch 13 sec 4 and 5.1
Which of the following private dwelling construction characteristics is correctly stated?
A: Balloon frame construction has fire stopping between floors on exterior walls, preventing rapid fire extension.
B: Open joist construction will lead to early collapse.
C: Secondary entrances can be located on the front, side and/or rear.
D: The main entrance is always located in the front of a PD.
C
Explanation:
PD Ch 2-Size Up sect 2.6
A. Balloon frame construction LACKS fire stopping between floors on EXTERIOR walls, allowing for rapid fire extension.
B. Open lightweight construction (absence of a sheetrock ceiling) will lead to early collapse.
C. sect 2.6
D. The main entrance is USUALLY located in the front of a PD.
In general, Department of Transportation regulations require placards to be posted only on trucks that are transporting _______ pounds of the particular material. Choose the most correct answer.
A: 500 or more
B: more than 500
C: 1,000 or more
D: more than 1,000
D
Explanation:
It is possible to have vehicles transporting up to 1000 pounds of a hazardous substance without placards visible on the outside of the vehicle
Haz Mat 2 Precautions 7. 1st bullet
***Code-Placard 1,001
When an Officer and/or Chauffeur is involved in a third preventable collision in an 18-month period, they will be given a Supervisory Conference by the Battalion Commander and he/she will evaluate the circumstances of the collisions and if deemed necessary recommend to the Division Commander the revocation of Chauffeur status for up to ___ days, and/or reassignment of the Officer for a ___ day period.
A: 180
B: 120
C: 90
D: 60
D
A BC reviewing procedures for handling possible arson cases was incorrect in which choice?
A: Overhauling operations should be terminated immediately when the fire is suspicious.
B: If the officer in charge of a commercial fire establishes that it may be of an incendiary origin, there is likelihood a Fire Marshal will arrive before overhauling is completed.
C: Request the Photo Unit to respond to take pictures of the evidence if a marshal is not responding.
D: If after arrival at a commercial fire, the Fire Marshal classifies it as being incendiary, the police can thereafter maintain security.
Explanation:
A) Overhauling operations should be minimized, if possible, when the fire is suspicious.
TB Arson 5.4.1, 7.2, 8.1, 8.3
A BC should know that for a detail exceeding two (2) tours that will extend more than thirty (30) days, an OSA - 2 shall be forwarded through the chain of command to the _____ for approval.
A: Chief of Operations
B: Chief of Department
C: Chief of Personnel
D: Borough Commander
A
Explanation:
AUC 304 2.1, 2.2
You are working in B-100 for the 9X6 tour on August 12, 2018. A ticket comes in for a derailed Airtrain in the Borough of Queens. Enroute to the scene, you remember all of the following procedures to be correct for this type of incident except?
A: After power is requested to be turned off via FDNY dispatcher, Airtrain personnel will place grounding straps forward and aft of the operation to insure that the power is grounded and cannot be restored between the two grounding straps
B: Two TLs will be assigned to all Airtrain derailments
C: When an emergency is reported onboard an AirTrain that is stopped between stations, the Airtrain Operations Center will provide the Fire Department Borough Communications Office with the column number of the reported incident/location.
D: The primary method for evacuating passengers from an Airtrain that is located between stations is to have Airtrain personnel bring a rescue train from either the front or the rear of the disabled train, or to the adjoining track, and safely evacuate and transport the passengers to the next station
E: If using a TL to evacuate passengers from the guideway, the TL must be followed closely by another unit FD apparatus, whose purpose shall to block traffic, shut down roadway, and provide protection from oncoming traffic
B
Explanation:
At least ONE TL must be assigned to all Airtrain incidents/emergencies
If they give you a response ticket for this type of question, make sure there is a TL on the ticket
AUC 207 add 12