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1
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What is pump idle pressure when in volume? When in pressure?

When does an engine need to be augmented(when intake pressure drops below)

A

55psi when in volume
110psi when in pressure
Intake below 15psi

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SCBA
The PRA reduces pressure to what?
Failure of the primary system will direct to secondary system, pressure will be reduced to what? If secondary fails the relief valve activates and pressure in excess of what gets bled out?

A

PRA = 100psi
Secondary - 150
Relief valve - 185

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How fast can a 45min cylinder bleed out if manual shut off is left open? What are the 2 causes for the vibra alert to activate?

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Bleeds out in 4 min

Vibra= 25% remaining, failure of primary system

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T or F

If the face piece gets damaged you can cover the hole with your hand?

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True, unless damaged from heat (bubbling or melting) then do not touch

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5
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Scott CBRN canister has a shelf life of how long?

How often does a scba cylinder get hydrostatically tested?

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CBRN = 7yrs

Cylinder tested every 5yrs

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PAK Tracker
How long does an scba have to be in full alarm for it to pick up signal? How far is the line of sight? Is it intrinsically safe? How many identities can it store? How long should you pause for a reading? How do you lock/unlock on a signal?

A

Full alarm for 10 seconds, 900ft line of sight, NOT intrinsically safe, 36 identities, pause for 3-4 seconds, lock=press enter, unlock=press and hold scroll for 3 seconds

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7
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Company journal

What pages for chief visits, company drills, if a mask service depot. What gets attached to inside of front cover?

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500-498 for chief
497-495 for drills
494 and back for mask depot

Company roster affixed to inside of front cover

*COLL for collisions, DSP for discipline/charges. (No more acc or AFID)

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8
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What does the officer on duty do if he catches members drinking?

A 
PROBBE
Prevent on and off duty members from leaving
Relieve members from duty
OOS (company effected)
BC gets notified
Bits gets notified
Entry in company journal
*officer on duty is not the investigating officer
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9
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Members caught drinking, what does the investigating officer do?

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1-conduct a roll call
2- inform members whom may receive charges of right to representation
3-conduct investigation
4-if reason to believe order member to be tested, if no reason to believe document reasons why

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10
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Proby notebook
If the notebook is lost who must forward a report within ___days?
When does the proby review the notebook? How often do the officers review it? How often does the company commander review it, when do chiefs review it? Where is it kept?

A

Company commander forwards report to Div within 30 days
Proby reviews it weekly, officers review it each tour, company commander reviews it monthly, chiefs review it during visits and drills. Kept in company office

*proby on cross unit details do not take details unless absolutely necessary

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11
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Proby notebook
How many attempts do they get to pass the monthly training module? Where do they put the receipt of the training? What gets attached to the 1st page of notebook?

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3 attempts and receipt stapled to current page of notebook

tool list gets attached to first page

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12
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Ladders shall have at least ___ lengths of 1 3/4” hose rolled or folded. Engines shall have at least ___lengths of 1 3/4” and ___ lengths of 2 1/2”

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Ladders 3 of 1 3/4”.

Engines 3 of each plus a length of 1 3/4” with attached nozzle in an easily accessible place

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13
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How often shall a company commander inspect apparatus doors?
No visitors allowed in quarters after \_\_\_\_pm.
For class visits you need 1 adult for how many kids: below 3rd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, 5th grade and up, scout troops?
A 
Company commander inspects apparatus doors monthly
No visitors after 10pm
Below 3rd grade- every 4 kids
3rd and 4th - every 15 kids
5th and up - every 30 kids
Scouts - every 20 kids
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14
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Every engine ff should carry what?
Fog nozzles should be stored in the (fog/straight) steam position which is turned all the way to the (left/right).
What are the 3 stages of fire suppression?

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Every engine ff carries a spanned, chock, hose strap

Fog nozzles in straight stream which is turned to the right

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15
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What do the following touch signals mean to the nozzle man?

1 or 2 slaps on back? Tug or pull to the left or right? Steady push on back? 4 slaps on back?

A

1 or 2 slaps on back = open nozzle
Tug/pull left or right = direction of stream
Steady push = advance line
4 slaps = immediate withdrawal

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16
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Hydrants
Dresser hydrant gives how much more water? Yellow hydrants found where and how many turns in what direction to open curb valve?
t/f 2 red hydrants side by side should be avoided. 1 red hydrant means what?

A

Dresser hydrant - 10-15% more water
Yellow hydrants found on highway, 18 turns clockwise with curb valve key
True- 2 red hydrants side by side should be avoided
1 red hydrant = Red air cock hydrant and is a great source of water

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17
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What is the max working pressure for 1 3/4”, 2 1/2” and 3 1/2”? High pressure hose has a max working pressure of?
Engines required to carry how many lengths of 1 3/4”, 2 1/2” and 3 1/2”?

A

Max working pressure is 250psi
High pressure hose max pressure is 600psi
Engines required to carry 20lengths of 1 3/4”, 30 lengths of 2 1/2”, and 10 lengths of 3 1/2”

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18
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You come across a length of rolled hose, what does both butts on the inside mean? Male butt onside only?

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Both inside for storage

Male only on inside for when being sent out

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19
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Hose test
What 5 things do you look for that would prevent a length of hose from being tested? How many lengths max to the manifold? Up to how many lengths from each outlet? Use a marker on which end of each length, how much large of a gap to place OOS? At what psi and for how long is each tested?

A

Hose with abrasions, mildew, rot, burnt, or dried-cracked-broken gasket do not get tested
2 lengths of 2 1/2” max from rig to manifold
Up to 6 lengths from each outlet
Mark the male end with marker 1/8” separation take hose OOS
250psi for 5 min

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20
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A large caliber stream is over ___gpm?
If a structure is 1-2 stories and the stretch is ___lengths or less the 2nd engine can stretch its own line if 1st doesn’t need help.

A

Large caliber stream is over 300gpm

4 lengths or less and 2nd engine can stretch own line in 1-2 story buildings

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21
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How many handlines from pumper? T/F supply pumper in relay should not supply handlines or LCS. A high pressure engine can deliver up to ___psi, 3rd stage up to ___psi

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No more then 2 handlines from pumper when possible.
True, supply pumper should not supply handlines, but in emergency it can but it needs to be augmented ASAP
High pressure engine up to 600psi, 3rd stage up to 700psi
*high pressure supply- 1 length from rig to Fd connection is ideal, no more then 2. Safety zone 50ft in all directions

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22
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High pressure pumping
T or F
Do not use presets, increase pressure slowly, do not connect 2 high pressure supply lines to same FD connection, over 600psi 3rd stage pumper is required, over 500psi 3rd stage is proffered.

A

True

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23
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Stand pipe with compressed air
T or F
Release air pressure prior to uncapping siamese, may take up to 3minutes to release air, and it is not necessary to deactivate air compressor. Manual air release valve can be supplied with water

A

True

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24
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How many turns and in what direction to shut off hydrants in the street? All downed wires in the street are to be considered live, what is the safe way to move them? Does the ring cutter cut stainless steel?

A

17 turns counter clockwise
No safe way to move, do not put heavy objects on them
Ring cutter does not cut stainless steel

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25
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HRN
How must psi at nozzle? How many engine companies to put into service? Should you remove window to operate? How long is it and what degree is the bend?

A

50psi at nozzle
2 companies to use
8ft long 68degree bend

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26
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Multi versal
When in truck mount the range is ___ degree below horizontal to ___degree above. The safety stop is at ___ degree. Bring the supply line straight back ___ft before turns. Max pressure is ____psi.

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15 below horizontal to 90 above. Safety stop is at 35degrees. 15ft straight back before turns. Max pressure is 200psi

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27
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In line pressure gauge
What color for PSI, what color for gpm?
How long does battery last?
What gpm for effective stream?
When is the high flow alert?
When is the high pressure alert? Low pressure?
A

Red for psi, blue for gpm
5hr batterly life, can change with water flowing
225-250gpm for effective stream
Over 250gpm for high flow alert
High pressure greater than 200psi
Low pressure less than 80psi
*pressure and flow alerts not a direct indication of an unsafe condition

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28
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In line pumping
No more then ___ lengths of 3 1/2” for initial supply line. Who is hydrant FF for 4 man engine? 5 man engine? Who is hose FF in 4 man engine/5 man engine? The stretch is controlled by who in 4 man /5 man?

A

No more than 6 lengths for initial supply line
Hydrant FF is control man for both 4 and 5 man
Hose ff 4man is backup , 5 man is door
Stretch controlled by: 4 man = LCC. 5 man = door

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29
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At a standpipe operation the control ff cannot remove the PRD, can he still hook up to this outlet? At the same operation the ECC is going to supply the standpipe at the riser, he too cannot remove the PRD, can he hook up to that outlet?

A

Control can hookup to a PRD, supply lines cannot.

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30
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Priority hydrant, what are the 3 causes?

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1-only hydrant on block
2- 2 adjacent hydrants OOS
3- protects high profile places or critical infrastructure

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31
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When members enter rehabilitation they should normally rest for ___min. Active cooling is what, passive cooling is what? Members are considered patients if their SPCO is greater then ___% or SP02 is less than ___%.

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20 min rest, active cooling is using external methods such as misting fan, passive cooling is using natural methods like sweating or moving to cool place. SPCO greater than 15%. SP02 less than 90%

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32
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T or F
While awaiting details a company with an officer and 2 FF’s (1 is a chauffeur) shall respond to alarms. A unit with only an officer and chauffeur are OOS but will respond to verbals received at quarters.

A

True

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33
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T or F Your firehouse is under renovation: As company commander you have a question/request you can contact the architect/ engineer directly (Lt’s cannot). Members do not direct contractor to stop working.

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False. Do not contact architect or engineer directly, each project will have an FDNY project manager. And members do not direct contractors to stop working

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34
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EIFS (exterior insulation….)
How many layers and which is primary concern?
The cockloft nozzle with one end capped can reach up how many floors?

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3 layers, inner most is primary concern

Cockloft nozzle with end capped can reach 2 floors up.

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35
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What info gets written on an OOS hydrant disc?

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Company number and disc number on one side

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36
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If a member gets arrested for beating up non st. johns fans in madison square garden. is there a notification to BITS or the IG

A

bits

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37
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what are the closed lengths and weight of the following ladders:
35’ extension, 24’ extension, 14’ A frame, 10’ folding ladder

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35- 20ft 135lbs
24- 14ft 80 lbs
14- 7ft 35 lbs
10-11’ 16 lbs (only one to get bigger)

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38
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what is the proper portable ladder climbing angle, where does it get placed at a window, alongside the fire escape, against the fire escape, and roof?

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65-75 degree climbing angle
window- level with sill
along FE- 1-3' above railing
against FE- slightly above
roof - at least 2' above
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39
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portable ladder load capacity of 26’ or less? 27’ or greater? (straight or extension)

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26’ or less 500lbs

27’ or more 600lbs

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40
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portable ladder
how many drops of oil per year on the pulley?
what ladder for bridging weekend or burnt out stairs?

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1-2 drops

24’ extension

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41
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Portable ladder
how do you carry the ladder (fly in or out)?
who gives commands when transporting, who gives command to lift? Can the halyard be left untied? what if the ladder is going to be rolled or carried vertically?

A

carry with fly out
front ff gives commands during transport, rear ff gives lift command, halyard can be left untied if situation warrants, unless the ladder is going to be rolled or carried while vertical then it must be tied.

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42
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Aerial as water tower
what angle for the ladder? max extension from tip to ground? can you extend or retract with water flowing? what is the max psi at nozzle? how far should apparatus be from building?

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70 degree angle, 80ft from ground to tip max, do NOT extend or retract with water flowing, 90psi max at nozzle, apparatus 25-35ft from building

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43
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Which of the following leaves can you work other OT during: Terminal Leave, SMX off, comp time.

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NONE

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44
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T or F

if no one is available to A/R a company can start the tour 1 ff short.

A

TRUE

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45
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T or F

only members coming in or getting off are eligible for partial tour OT, 6hrs max.

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True

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46
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proby evaluations
must be prepared in triplicate at the ends of what months?
can a proby appeal their evaluation. who signs and reviews the probe evaluations

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ends of 9th, 13th, 17th. probies not entitles to appeal evaluation. company commander reviews and signs

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47
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RSOT
if member is declining a tour when do they notify the OOD? can a member reschedule a tour that was mx’d? do you have to work a RSOT when on vacation? Probies with less than ___months do not get RSOT. Who is responsible that members adhere to RSOT schedule.

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Notify OOD by 0900 the day before, members can NOT reschedule tours that were mx’d, you can reschedule RSOT that are during your vacation or mx’d vacation, but if you mx’d the rsot so it is during your vacation you cannot reschedule. probies with less that 6 months don’t get rsot. company commanders responsible that members follow rsot schedule

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RECALL
when recalled where are members to report? who is exempt from the recall? Before going to a mobilization point what should a member do?

A

members report to their assigned/detailed unit. members on ML, Military leave, bereavement leave, special, or emergency leave are exempt from recall. before going to mobilization point member should check in with unit and retrieve PPE.

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49
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Drills
how long and at what times are drills mon-fri? How long is MUD and can you use lights and/or sirens to get there? Does a 10-51 cancel MUD?

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1 hr at 1400-1500 and 1900-2000
MUD is 1.5 hours and no light or sirens to get there
10-51 does cancel mud (an indoor drill will be done in its place)

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50
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Who is the safety team?
one 4 ff engine on scene?
one 5 ff engine on scene?
one 4 ff ladder on scene?
one 5 ff ladder on scene?
1 engine and 1 ladder on scene?
A 
4ff engine = 1ff and officer enter IDLH for search without line, 2 ff's are safety team
5ff engine = control and door
4 ff ladder = LCC and outside member
5 ff ladder = LCC and OV
1 engine and 1 ladder = control and LCC
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51
Q

when is an engine considered understaffed?

when is a ladder considered understaffed?

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engine and ladder are understaffed when less than 4 firefighters

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52
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T or F
members of safety team engage in primary duties while assuming safety team duties. When members enter IDLH 1 safety team member accounts for FF’s inside IDLH without performing duties.

A

TRUE

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53
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Where should the fast team stage?

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within verbal contact of the ICP

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54
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T or F
the 2nd engine officer will announce their arrival over the HT, the Fast truck officer will announce their arrival over the HT

A

TRUE

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55
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T or F
at Large commercial or complex buildings the FAST truck officer should consider splitting up in order to cover more area.

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False, at Large commercial or complex building the fast truck should stay together

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56
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What additional tools does the fast truck bring?

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Pak Tracker, search rope, stokes with longboard, fast pak, 2:1 rope

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57
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Once an unconscious member is supplied with are turn the purge (how much)?
brain damage occurs in ___ min without air, clinical death in ____.

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turn purge valve 1/2 way

brain damage in 4-6 min, death in 8-10min

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58
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can the DRD be used to drag upstairs?

what shoulder strap with it be wrapped around?

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NO, wrapped around right shoulder

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59
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Can the fast unit be used to remove window bars?

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yes, maintain unit integrity

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60
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Elevators
T/F can passengers assist in their own removal
T/F 2 speed system can turn power off then on, wait 10 seconds to restart, if it doesn’t turn power off.
T/F during side exit removal the rescue cars power is left on to prevent stalling.

A

T-passengers an assist in own removal
T- 2 speed system can be restarted
F- rescue car will have its power removed

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Elevators
T or F
Jump pits power must be removed before entering, walking pit in extreme emergency you can enter before power removal.

A

True

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62
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Elevators
T or F
Precautionary stops are made every 3 floors and you inspect the you are here sign at each stop.

A

False

precautionary stop every 5 floors, inspect the you are here sign at first and last stop

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63
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Scaffold
When are FF’s allowed on unoccupied scaffolding?
allow hoist motors to cool for __min. Taking a window to retrieve works is a (primary rescue tactic/last resort). if a hoist is jammed allow workers to operate it in a back and forth motion to try and free the jam (T/F)

A

Never allow members on unoccupied scaffold.
cool for 15 min
taking windows is last resort
never allow workers to operate a jammed hoist

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64
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Power saw
how big is the circle of danger?
who is allowed in the circle of danger?
can you use on a portable ladder?
when can it be used in a vertical position?
what does 1,2,3, slaps mean?
what do sparks mean?
what are signs on cutting too deep?
A

20ft circle of danger
guide, operator, officer allowed in
can use on portable ladder if no alternative
used in vertical position if direct order and under direct supervision of officer
1 slap - stop, 2 slaps- cut, 3 slaps - shut down saw
sparks-on a beam
too deep- smoke and slowing down

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65
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TIC
what color for most heat, least heat?
when scanning do you start at ceiling or floor?
how big is the field of view?
you have a \_\_\_ft focal point.
A

white hot, black least heat
start at ceiling
50degree field of view
3ft focal point
*15% is when it switches from low heat to high heat
**low heat = high sensitivity, high heat = low sensitivity.

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66
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Rebar cutter
1-T/F it is not intrinsically safe, the batter life will allow for approx 40 cuts, has a 180 degree swivel head, and you are not to hold the material being cut,

A

True
non intrinsically safe
40 cuts, 180degree swivel head
do not hold material being cut

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67
Q

when smoke is found in a stairwell will how do you go about locating the source?

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descend a clear stairwell and examine the smoke filled stairwell at every floor
*under no circumstances will members operate above smoke in involved stairwell

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68
Q

define light clutter

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little or no effect on access, unit cohesiveness not affected, searches not effected, little or no delays in line placement

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69
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define medium clutter

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pathways partially blocked, increased concern for entanglement, utilities may be disconnected, searches possible but delayed, maneuvering of landlines more difficult, fuel load may exceed capabilities of landlines , unusual fire spread

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70
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define heavy clutter

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complete blockages of pathways, entanglement/avalanche unusual fire spread, searches severely delayed, alternate strategies may be required, maneuvering landlines may be impossible, may exceed capability of handlines

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71
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T/F

members of all ranks can submit a near miss, its anonymous. can be submitted via intranet or form can go through the bag

A

TRUE

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72
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If you are on LD can you do side work?

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yes with the permission of the commissioner or designee

*no side work on ML

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73
Q

fireman goes back to school
part tour mutuals are not less than __hr(s) and not more then ___hr(s). all part tour mutuals shall begin or end at time of tour changes. Not more than ___hrs can be accumulated by cooperator.

A

not less than 1hr or more than 6hrs

no more then 15hrs accumulated

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74
Q

T/F
when the officer is questioning a member who is subject to charges, the officer must advise member of his right to representation. Witnesses do not have the right to representation.

A

TRUE

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75
Q

T/F
command discipline is informal but must be agreed on by member. Refusal of command disciplines considered an election to proceed with formal charges and judicial proceedings

A

TRUE

*loss of pay is a last resort

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76
Q

How long does a command discipline stay on a members record?

A

1yr then expunged

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77
Q

what times on the day and night tour is considered late. when are you considered AWOL?

A

late is 0900-09300 or 1800-1830

AWOL is showing up after 0930 or 1830

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78
Q

No more then __ weeks between a members misconduct and the resolution. within __days of alleged misconduct interviews and investigation completed and member informed of proposed penalty. Within ___days of notification of proposes penalty member must accept or reject. within __ days of members election required reports are submitted.

A

No more then 2 weeks between a members misconduct and the resolution. within 7 days of alleged misconduct interviews and investigation completed and member informed of proposed penalty. Within 5 days of notification of proposes penalty member must accept or reject. within 2 days of members election required reports are submitted.

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79
Q

T/F
when a member is facing command discipline the commanding officer will interview the member when the member is ON DUTY. before questioning statement of rights MUST beamed to member

A

TRUE

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80
Q

a members informs the OOD they want to make an EEO complaint. Do they have to give the officer any details? If they do give details what must the officer do?

A

members don’t have to give details. if they do, the officer must fill out a confidential EEO incident report.
*no copies of EEO report are kept

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81
Q

A members informs the officer of an EEO issue, should the officer investigate before submitting the report to verify the complaint.

A

officers do not do any investigation unless directed by the EEO officer or BITS

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82
Q

SMLP
# of ML in __ months, warning letter at __ML’s. SMLP if for __months, extensions are for __months. If on SMLP you can go out for __hrs.

A

5 ML in 12 Months, warning at 4 ML’s. SMLP is for 6months and extensions are for 3months. time out is for 4 hours 8x12 or 1x5.

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83
Q

What size hose should always supply a standpipe?

A

3 1/2”

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84
Q

T/F
There should be a separate engine supplying the standpipe system for each line placed in service, Engines at same pressure

A

True

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85
Q

Below grade head pressure will increase __psi for every __ft below grade

A

5psi every 10ft pressure at standpipe may have to be reduced accordingly

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86
Q

T/F

when supplying a manual dry standpipe system in-line pumping is recommended to have the rig close to the operations.

A

False

in-line pumping should be avoided. use 35’ soft connection, supply at idle and increase pressure as needed

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87
Q

cut american locks ___ up from the keyway.

A

2/3 up from the keyway

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88
Q

which point below is wrong
1-multilock door, cut a triangle in lower quadrant closer to door nob side
2-member holding axe during forcible entry stands on same side of member holding halligan

A

2- axe member is on opposite side of member holding halligan

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89
Q

when does size up start

A

will receipt of alarm

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90
Q

a ventilation limited fire, once air is introduced conditions may become untenable in a as little ___minutes

A

1.5 minutes

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91
Q

T/F

search for life in areas adjacent or above fire start immediately upon entering area

A

True

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92
Q

when members are forced to evacuate an area before a line is in place, who will account for the members?

A

member at door will account for interior team and close door after all have exited

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93
Q

Where are most victims found during primary searches?

A

victims usually found within are of fire origin or in a path leading from fire origin to exit

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94
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in NFPMD most victims are found where?

A

in the apartment directly above and on the top floor

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95
Q

In FPMD most victims are found where?

A

in hallways and stairways

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96
Q

Buckeye pipeline
how many and what size pipes? what do they carry? valve turned which direction and how many turns? how about for shippers line?

A

2 12” pipes, gasoline and kerosine based aviation fuel. clockwise for 42 full turns, shippers line is 24 full turns

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97
Q

T or F
engines and ladders responding on a 2nd alarm on buckeye pipeline will place additional cans of foam on the rig. if not in quarters return to quarters to get the additional cans.

A

False, only engines responding on 2nd alarms to buckeye pipeline will do this if they are responding from quarters. if out of quarters do not return to quarters

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98
Q

what weather conditions have the greatest potential for explosion at the buckeye pipeline?

A

humid, hot, calm days

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99
Q

To create a path for rescue hold the nozzle ___above the ground and move (slowly/rapidly) side to side.

A

a few inches about the ground and move rapidly

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100
Q

Buckeye

flag persons are ___ft on each side of the incident. Apparatus should be no closer then __ft

A

flag persons 1000ft

apparatus 600ft

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101
Q

when do buckeye pipeline control valves get inspected?

A

during hydrant inspection

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102
Q

when can we shut valves on the buckeye pipeline?

A

borough drills

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103
Q

what is the primary consideration at the buckeye pipeline?

what are initial actions?

A

primary -evacuation of the area involved

initail - shut down valves

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104
Q

Iroquois pipeline

how many and what size pipe? what does it carry?

A

One 24” pipe carrying natural gas

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105
Q

what are initial actions at the Iroquois pipeline?

what is the primary considerations?

A

initial -set up perimeter and eliminate sources of ignition

primary- evacuation of area involved

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106
Q

T/F

at iroquois pipeline leak use of a fog nozzle will help dissipate the gas.

A

False, let leak dissipate into atmosphere, fog nozzle may hamper this.

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107
Q

Brush fires
when are they most likely to occur (seasons)? the most serious conditions are during what humidity, wind in excess of ___mph, and little or no rainfall for __days prior.

A

spring and fall, low humidity wind in excess of 15mph, and little or no rainfall for 3 days prior.

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108
Q

brush fires,
which type is most common, what is the best positive water source, where can portable pumps operate? how big is forestry hose, what color, and how long are the lengths?

A

surface fire is most common, hydrants are best positive water source. portable pumps can operate in pools, ponds, streams. forestry hose is 1” yellow and 100’ lengths

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109
Q

BFU

what are BFU equipped with? (7)

A

booster tank, pump, hose, fittings, medical equipment, chainsaw, de-watering pump

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110
Q

can BFU knock over trees, go thru hedge groves, or traverse steams/ponds?

A

NO to all

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111
Q

what should the initial attack concentrate on at brush fires, and where do you attack from?

A

concentrate on mobility, avoid hooking up to hydrants.

attack from the flanks

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112
Q

in engines who is the security guard for apparatus?

A

ECC

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113
Q

winter ops

what should be added to rigs?

A

6 extra lengths of 2 1/2” hose, 2 shovels, salt or sand, vehicle recovery strap, tire chains, specialized hydrant connection

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114
Q

T/F
winter ops
after arrival at a box you should EXTEND search because cold weather may deter persons from waiting and tightly closed buildings may hide fire

A

True

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115
Q

winter ops
T/F for the following statements
1-consideration should be given to backing pumpers into streets for greater traction and ease of stretch
2-poor street conditions, only the 1st engine and 1st ladder enter the block, except where proper placement is assured and extend of fire dictates.

A

Both True

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116
Q

you have to secure a premise with a padlock, where do you get it and where do you keep the key?

A

lock from batt, key in secure location on rig

117
Q

Reserve apparatus
when fully manned are ready who does the officer notify (4)? who is responsible for the reserve apparatus?Where does the reserve apparatus get the CFR-D equipment from?

A

officer notifies - Dispatcher, battalion chief, deputy chief, tour command chief. Company commanders responsible for reserve apparatus stored in their quarters and provide for the maintenance. CFR-D equipment supplied by tech services

118
Q

BITS or IG
who is responsible for corruption, criminal activity, conflicts of interest. Who is responsible for disciplinary allegations concerning violations of dept rules and regs or the incompetency of dept employees.

A

IG is the 3 C’s

Bits is for employees violating dept rules and regs and incompetency.

119
Q

If your not sure who to contact BITS or IG, who should you contact and how do you contact them? (business hours vs after hours)

A

If not sure notify IG, contact directly during business hours, after hours contact IG through FDOC.

120
Q

who do you notify for the following incidents:
1-arrest of member
2-off duty injury claimed as on duty
3-conflict between FDNY and civilians or PD
4-On duty possession of alcohol or drugs
5-physical altercations among members or civilians
6-misuse of dept vehicle
7- FD member accused of stealing at an incident

A 
1- arrest = Bits
2- off duty injury claimed as on = IG
3-conflicts between civilians or PD = BITS
4- On duty drugs/alcohol = BITS
5-physical altercations = BITS
6- misuse of vehicle = BITS
7- Stealing at incident = IG
121
Q

Cell sites
if a cell site is involved on the roof who gets extra called (engine/ladder)
what kind of extinguisher can you use?
T/F generator piping may be interior or exterior.

A

extra engine and truck
dry chem
True

122
Q

what can a member of the dept tell the press?

3 things

A

1-type of incident
2-# of victims
3-what hospitals they were transported too.

123
Q

KO CURTAIN
has survived ___min of fire exposure, Is __x__ft, there will be an immediate ___% decrease in ___ and significant flame (reduction/increase).

A

60 min of fire exposure
8’x6’
50% decrease in temp, significant flame reduction

124
Q

Window Blanket

is __x__ft. is large enough to cover __windows, can be lowered from __floors above the fire.

A

8’x10’. cover 2 windows and can be lowered from 2 floors above.

125
Q

FANS

when will a stairwell be pressurized? can you transport when in operation? when can you refuel inside the structure?

A

IC orders stair pressurization. never transport when in operation or refuel inside the structure
*at MUD started and run at full RPM for 5 min

126
Q

members shall not owe or be owed more than ___mutuals. Does this number include/exclude SMX? any member who owes more then __mutuals on __consecutive mx compliance sheets will be prohibited from making any more mx’s

A

8 mutuals, if owes or owed more then 8 on 3 consecutive sheets then no more mx’s (double asterisk)
*single asterisk is a warning

127
Q

T/F

military leave and vacation leave can carry over

A

false

vacation leave can carry over, military leave cannot.

128
Q

how many smx can a member do during a calendar year? members can owe a max of __smx(s) and bank a max of smx(s).

A

4 smx in a calendar year, owe a max of 1 and bank a max of 2.
*can NOT repay a smx when group is in

129
Q

when on jury duty, members will still work what tours?

A

sat 9x and 6x, sun 9x, and sunday 6x if monday is a holiday.

130
Q

t/f

CFR differential for truck members, PCR must be filled out and recorded in citytime.

A

TRUE

131
Q

Annual Education Day
who ensures members know their dates?
can you work the 6x before or after ?
if you attended education day within the past 6months do you still go with your company?

A

company commander makes sure
can NOT work either 6x
if attended in the past 6 months do not go

132
Q

Fire window blanket
which units can deploy?
how many members needed to deploy?
do you drop or throw the blanket?

A

any unit can deploy
5 members needed, 3 on floor above 2 on floor below
throw the blanket
*members may secure by placing foot on strap

133
Q 
KO curtain
who orders it to be deployed?
who coordinates its deployment?
should deployment windows be taken and cleared?
do you drop or throw the curtain?
A

IC orders its use
2nd ladder coordinates its deployment
dont break deployment windows unless absolutely necessary
drop the curtain

134
Q

House tax
who is supposed to collect housetax?
who determines the amount?

A

company officers will collect

company COMMANDER will determine the amount

135
Q

how long are company journals kept for?

how long are office record journals kept for?

A

company journal 20yrs
office record journal 10yrs
*company fire record journal kept for 10yrs

136
Q

Formal charges must be forwarded to BITS with endorsements within __days. Charges (must or must not) be served to respondent until they are approved by bits. Officer preparing charges (must or must not) obtain statement in writing and signed by witnesses.

A

within 10 days and are not served until approved by bits, and officer must obtain signed statements

137
Q

Parking on BI
which of the following is allowed
double parking, parking in bus stop, park alongside building materials located beyond sidewalk, parking with part or rig extended into intersection

A

all are NOT allowed

138
Q

who determines injury classification?

A

medical officer

139
Q

what are 5 examples of minor injuries

A 
1-1st degree burns
2-minor contusions
3-laceration not requiring stitches
4-minor strains or sprains (no swelling or discoloration)
5- small abrasions
140
Q

what are 5 examples of NOT minor injuries

A

1-burns other then 1st degree
2-chest pains
3-sprains or strains with discoloration or swelling
4-shortness of breathe
5-any injury resulting in fainting, blackout,or loss of memory

141
Q

T/F

flu or food poisoning doesnt get recorded in CIRS

A

True

142
Q

Injury/exposure report must be initiated and submitted within ___ days of occurrence with or without members signature and/or narrative

A

7 days

143
Q

building under construction
wood forms under concrete. a 4”x4” stud every 4’ is found where? extra wood is stored __floors below the most recently poured floor. 4”x4” stud every 8’ is found up to ___floors below most recently poured floor means what? unless a responsible person is found assume concrete is poured within __hrs.

A

4x4 every 4’ is below most recently poured floor. extra wood stored 2 floors below most recently poured floor. 4x4 every 8’ found up to 8 floors below and means concrete is in curing stage. if no responsible person found assume concrete poured within 24hrs

144
Q

Window bars
at least __ window bars(s) should be removed from fire floor. at least __window bar(s) should be removed from the floor above.

A

1 window bar removed from fire floor and floor above. this location communicated to all units

145
Q

In a challenge situation with PD, what 3 things should you do?

A

remain motionless, comply with commands, identify yourself by rank and name

146
Q

If weapons are known or possibly present consider it a ___zone and do not operate.

A

hot zone

147
Q

T/F
alert on scene and incoming units of active shooter. Use urgent message and consider EAB. when sending alert over dept radio request mixer off.

A

False, all was true except do NOT request mixer off

148
Q

Salvage
what do you do with articles of value?
when does salvage begin?
Can you use an elevator shaft to relieve flooding?

A

turn over valuables to officer in command
begins at initial attack
never use elevator shaft to relieve flooding

149
Q

Mailbox fire

what extinguisher and whats the procedure?

A

CO extinguisher and 3 short blasts and wait 2 min

150
Q

Who do you notify if a member gets bitten by a dog?

A

EMS, PD, BOH, animal care center (if stray) and medical officer

151
Q

Lexan windows can be cut with what type of blade for the sawzall and portable power saw?

A

Sawzall - wood blade

power saw - carbide tip blade

152
Q

what is the order of preference for clearing a blockage at an incinerator fire?

A 
1- 10' L shaped rod
2- push down with hook
3- tie heavy object with rope and drop
4- burn it off
5- hoseline from floor above (must shut off gas)
153
Q

If you open a compactor chute and smoke comes out, where would you expect to find the blockage?

A

above

154
Q

At a compactor/incinerator fire, can engine members help the ladder with locating the blockage?

A

Yes, engine officer and 2 ffs will stay in lobby

155
Q

a civilian comes up to you stating they need help, what do you do?

A

notify dispatch and request NYPD
letterhead to chief of ops
Journal entry with civilians name, PD officers name

156
Q

You suspect child abuse or that child will be abused if left with caretaker, what do you do?

A

FD can take child into custody
request PD, FDNY supervisor, and ambulance
*ambulance will do the report

157
Q

a class is coming to the firehouse and a 10-51 is issued, do you cancel on the class?

A

no, only operation sidewalk will be cancelled to 10-51

158
Q

if an active member dies or is terminated, where does the personnel folder get sent and who sends it?

A

commanding officer sends it to bureau of personnel

159
Q

VL swaps
who can 5th or 6th grade members swap with?
can you swap with a member on LD?
can vacations get extended for death in family?
how long must you be full duty to get adjusted tour?

A

5th and 6th can only swap with eachother
no swapping with members on LD
death in family does not extend vacation
must work 6 months to get adjusted tour

160
Q

if a member has a heart attack (on duty, off duty, or both) the officer must forward a report to BHS showing in detail the work activity performed for ___hrs prior to hear attack

A

heart attack on or off duty, report showing work performed in prior 72 hrs

161
Q 
what is:
10-1
10-2
10-3
10-9
A

10-1- call your quarters or other unit
10-2- return to quarters
10-3- call dispatch by phone
10-9- off air

162
Q

what code for a fire related injury, yellow tag? orange tag?

A

Both yellow and orange tag are 10-45 code 3

163
Q

10-60 no code? code 1?

A

10-60 is major response (collapse of PD, train derailment)

code 1 = additional technical rescue resources required

164
Q

10-80 node code? code 1?

A

10-80 is a haz mat incident
no code = controlled by units on scene (SIPS -small amount, identified substance, PPE is good enough, Special equipment not needed)
code 1 = requiring additional resources or special equipment

165
Q

10-85
10-86
10-87

A

10-85- fire marshal requests pd
10-86- foam
10-87 hi-ex foam

166
Q

how long after going 10-84 should you give a preliminary report? if apparatus radio is down where do you get a citywide radio?

A

5min after 10-84 give a preliminary

div supplies citywide radio

167
Q

if unable to contact your officer members should contact who in what order?

A

CIA- Chauffeur, IC, another HT equipped member

168
Q

When do you give a mayday?

A

I O U My Life -Imminent collapse, Occurred structural collapse, Unconscious member or life threatening injury, Missing member, Lost/trapped member (L for Life)

169
Q

when do you give an urgent

A

WIFE Back, Water loss or 10-70, Injury to member non life threatening, Fear of collapse, Extension of fire, Back out the line for exterior ops, Any change in conditions that will severely impact operations.

170
Q

If a mayday is not acknowledged by the IC,who can answer and relay the info to the IC

A

any officer or safety team memeber

171
Q

t/f

elevator cars, core areas, and stairs are bad places for HT transmissions

A

true

172
Q

how do you get an updated list of all companies on scene from the MDT?

A

Incident summary, send, next, print

173
Q

when 10-84 the officer keys the mic __time(s) to check in, during emergency roll call press the mic __time(s) .

A

officer presses 1 time to check in once 10-84

press 3 times during emergency roll call

174
Q

EFAS

when a mayday is cleared what color will the member turn in the radio status section? mayday section?

A

red to white in radio status section,

red to yellow in mayday section

175
Q

EFAS

during emergency roll call what color for unaccounted members? accounted for members?

A

unaccounted for is yellow

accounted for is green

176
Q

new HT
press the EAB for __sec(s) to activate and for __sec(s) to deactivate the EAB. when talking with the remote mic pause for ___Sec(s) after depressing push to talk button before speaking.

A

EAB 1 second to activate 2 seconds to reset
pause for 1/2 second before speaking
*push the light button for 2 seconds to turn on or off

177
Q

HT ID #’s

if the id number starts with a 5,7,24,23,1,8 who are they?

A 
starts with 5 - engine
7- ladders
24-BC
23-DC
1-Rescue
8-Squad
178
Q

you go to the chiefs rig and see 3 radios, one is red one is green and one is yellow? what do those colors mean?

A 
red = dispatch
green = auxiliary
yellow = fast
179
Q

Arson
what is a trailer
what is a plant

A

trailer- arranged to spread fire

plant- arranged to start fire

180
Q

arson
when collecting evidence, what is the best container in order:
new 1 gallon metal can, clean glass jar, double bagged plastic bag, clean plastic container,

A

1-new 1 gallon metal can
2- clean glass jar
3- in an emergency double bagged plastic bag can be used
*avoid plastic containers

181
Q

checkering of glass means what?
small crazing means what?
large crazing means what?

A

checkering is where water was applied
small crazing - intense rapid heat build up, close to origin
large crazing - slow heat build up, remote from origin

182
Q

lividity starts when and is completed after __-__hrs?

A

lividity starts 1-2hrs after death and is complete 3-4hrs after death

183
Q

t/f

wood structural member burn at a rate of 1” every 45 min.

A

true

184
Q 
motor vehicle fires
when are flares used?
when are cones used?
when are high visibility safety vest worn?
how many flares/cones to close a lane?
A

flares used at night or periods of low visability
cones used day or night
vest used at all times day or night
4-6 cones to close a lane

185
Q

flare placement, if the speed limit is 50mph and you expect cars to be traveling at 70mph where does the first flare go? who long do flares burn for?

A

(70x7)+60=550ft away
30min burn time
*you start 2ft from edge of road and each flare is moved 2ft more into the road

186
Q

at a car fire the truck is having a hard time opening the hood and there is fire under the hood, should you open the line and attempt knock down thru the grill?

A

NO, pry open part of the side and apply water this way

187
Q

if a car is propane powered where can you find the label warning you of this? and can propane BLEVE?

A

tag on the rear left side of bumper

propane can BLEVE

188
Q

how far from the front and rear of the vehicle should you keep onlookers?

A

100ft from front and rear

189
Q

if a car is on fire and victims are trapped what type of spray should you use? fire is in the truck, without opening the trunk how might you extinguish this fire?

A

use fog spray

removal of taillight might give you access for the hoseline stream

190
Q

Hybrid car fire

what colors are the high voltage cables? how far away should you keep the key fob?

A

mostly orange, sometimes blue

15ft away for the key fob

191
Q

operating across the divider
t/f-when operating across the divider traffic needs to be stopped in both directions.
who selects where to cross? if a safe crossing corridor cannot be established what do you do?

A

true, stopped in both directions
IC selects where to cross, and its clearly marked
if safe crossing corridor cannot be established then members do not corss

192
Q

how far back is the blocking apparatus at a car accident?

how far back must members stay of the rear of a garbage truck when lifting the rear?

A

50ft for both

193
Q

airbags,
how much of a gap do you need to insert an airbag?
what do you set the low pressure gauge to?
if the high pressure gauge falls below ___psi change the cylinder? what type of cylinder? what colors are the 3 hoses and how long are they?
what is the max internal air pressure for the bags?
bags can be inflated __-__ of capacity to avoid pillowing.

A

1” gap for insertion
low pressure gauge is 135psi
below 200psi change the steel cylinder (green top)
2 red 1 yellow 16’ hose
max internal air pressure of 118psi
bags inflated 1/2 to 3/4 to avoid pillowing

194
Q

air bags
which bag will be placed on top (big/small)?
generally you inflate which bag 1st (top/bottom)?
should you place wood between the bags?
at max height you get __% capacity.
how should bags be stored (vertically/horizontally)?
what is a bags life span?
the orange hose has a relief valve set at __psi and is good for what?

A 
small on top
inflate bottom first
no wood inbetween bags
1/2 capacity at max height
stored horizontally
10yrs life span
orange hose 22psi relief valve good for stopping leaks
195
Q 
glow sticks
do they generate heat?
how long do they illuminate for?
are they safe in explosive atmospheres?
how many on the rig? packs of 5 from who?
A

no heat
last 12hrs
sage in explosive atmosphere
10 on rig, packs of 5 from tech services

196
Q

T/F

the beluga auto glass knife cuts all windows

A

true

197
Q

t/f- PC/ATS system is working normally when there is a solid red border around the clr/test button.
you have __seconds to respond to a ticket.
who gets the tickets (Chauffeur/officer)?
verbal button can be used if within __blocks.
__spare rolls of teleprinter paper are kept.

A 
F-blinking red border around clr/test button
20 seconds to respond
officer gets the ticket
verbal if within 2 blocks
2 spare rolls
198
Q

engine suffix:

C,D,F,H,K

A 
C-CFR
D-Decon task force
F-Fast unit
H-Hazmat tech unit
K-Division task force
199
Q

enigne suffix:

L,I,T,W,Y

A 
L-Lobby control unit
I-Fire/ice unit
T-Transport back up unit
W-water/ice  rescue unit
Y-systems control unit
200
Q

engine suffix:

N,P,S

A

N-high rise nozzle
P-high pressure engine
S-communications unit

201
Q

ladder suffix:

C,D,F,H,K

A 
C-CPC unit
D-decon task force
F-Fast unit
H-High rise roof team
K-Division task force
202
Q

ladder suffix:

R,T,W,V,S

A 
R-Rescue collapse transport
T-Transport back up unit
W-Water/ice rescue unit
V-vent support unit
S-Soc support truck
203
Q

within ___min of a preliminary report make a progress report.

A

10min, then additional reports every 10 min for the 1st hour. after that every 15 min

204
Q

if a building is separated by more then __ft it is not considered an exposure

A

30ft

205
Q

manhole fires
who can order a line operated into a manhole?
if ConEd’s eta is greater then __min you can leave a member, or tape off area and leave.

A

30min

206
Q

manhole fires,
when can you pull an electric manhole cover?
who orders use of fire ice?
when can you enter a ConEd transformer vault?

A

do not pull electric manhole covers
chief orders use of fire/ice
enter the transformer vault after ConEd has made their examination

207
Q

fire/ice
what nozzle pressure between __-__psi is good but __-__is optimal. operations should start at a distance of __ft, but nozzle team may advance to a min safe distance of __ft.

A

60-100psi is good 60-80 is optimal. 50ft to start then 25ft

208
Q

fire/ice
direct the stream __ft in from on manhole so it can flow in. when operations are complete run water for __Seconds to flush the nozzle.

A

1ft in front of manhole, 30sec to flush nozzle

209
Q

Chauffeur selection
__yrs minimum, __hrs of company training, not including emergency response. Who selects who goes to chauffeur school. who selects seated chauffeurs?

A

3yrs min, 5hrs company training.

company commander with aid from officers select who goes. company commander selects seated chauffeurs

210
Q

the bridge manual is ___ and the risk management guide is ___. which do we use and which is for chiefs?

A

bridge manual is green, and risk management guide is red and for chiefs.

211
Q

when can the red danger tape be entered?

A

to save a life or if authorized by IC or sector chief

212
Q

you are cutting a roof and there is a white powder, what does it mean, who do you notify, and what do you do?

A

gypsum roof, notify IC, and evacuate the roof

213
Q

what are the 3 exceptions to donning the highway safety vests?
where are they marked?

A

1- involved in firefighting
2-involved in technical rescue
3-hazmat ops
marked with black permanent marker on inside of vest centered on lower reflective stripe

214
Q

Pass it on program

who can submit? and does units or individuals get identified?

A

The IC whenever they deem appropriate, IC is LT’s and above. in positive situations you can identify units or individuals. it would be inappropriate to identify in other situations like accidents, injuries, ect.

215
Q

car accident

how are should you stay from side, driver, passenger air bags?

A

5-10-20 rule
5” from side
10” from driver
20’from passenger

216
Q

where should the hurst power unit be placed in reference to the vehicle

A

front or rear

217
Q

T/F
at a car accident when people are trapped, when a fire or hazardous condition exist upon arrival , stretching and charging a hose line is paramount. Consider a foam handline.

A

True

218
Q

At a car accident, should the engine split up into 2 teams?

A

yes, officer and two CFR members bring cfr equipment for the victims. the remaining members stretch and charge a precautionary line

219
Q

to stabilize a car where do you put the chocks?

can you right a car with a victim inside?

A

chocks go behind front tire and in front of rear tires, never right a car with a victim inside.

220
Q

what 4 tools will remove a windshield

A

1- windsheild saw
2- sawzall
3-beluga auto glass knife
4- axe (last resort)

221
Q

upside down or vehicle on its side, how do you enter?

when cutting the hinges which hinge do you cut first (top/bottom)?

A

enter thru front or rear window after properly stabilizing

cut top hinge first

222
Q

when driving a tiller, the LCC does not accelerate unit you are # ladder lengths into the street.

A

3

223
Q

a civilian comes the fire house and alleges you caused an accident. what do you do?

A

tell them to call the comptroller and take a mark in the journal

224
Q

which of the following are incidents:
apparatus fire
damage to apparatus (tree falling on it)
damage discovered during routine inspection
damage to civilian vehicle caused by properly parked rig operating at alarms
properly parked rig struck by another rig
damage caused by vandalism
allegation rig caused damage to civilian vehicle or property

A

all are incidents not collisions

225
Q

what is defined as a major collision

A

significant damage to rig or civilian vehicle or life threatening injuries or death to member or civilian

226
Q

what is the primary obligation upon being in a collision?

A

preventing it from increasing in magnitude

227
Q

T/F

one lane blocked or motorist temporarily inconvenienced will warrant moving vehicles

A

FALSE

228
Q

accident markings:
how do you mark location of tires?
where do you mark a tractor trailer?

A

T shape for tires

tractor trailer mark the 6 corners (not the rear of the cab)

229
Q

acccidents

CD-19 forwarded within __hrs of accident by who?

A

CD-19 within 96hrs by operating officer
*more than 1 CD-19 needed if more than 1 apparatus, more than 1 civilian vehicle involved, more then 2 civilian pedestrians or bicyclists involved.

230
Q

When is a MV-104 needed?

A

if collision resulted in death, personal injury, damage over $1,000 to property of 1 person, or if dollar amount could not be estimated.

231
Q

LSR
how long? it has a __lbs working load? it has a __lbs breaking strength. shrinks __-__ft. loses __% of strength when wet. It loses strength when heated to __degrees and melts at __degrees. __-__% of strength lost due to hockle

A 
150ft long
600lbs working load
9,000lbs breaking strength
shrinks 8-10ft
loses 15% of strength when wet
loses strength at 300 degrees
melts at 482 degrees
40-50% loss due to hockle
232
Q

LSR
how many turns around the gate?
when repacking make a __ft circle in the ___direction.
when packing in bag start at the ___corner and pack in a ___direction. Can it be used without an antichaffing device?

A

4 turns around the gate
4ft clockwise circle when preparing to repack
front left corner and counterclockwise when repacking
do not use without antichaffing device

233
Q

Training rope
how long? what color bag and what color lettering?How many slides max? Max training of __stories high. Do you need a training mat?

A 
100ft long
yellow with black letters
200 slides (100 on each end)
3 stories high
always need a landing mat
234
Q

Personal harness, who is responsible for maintenance?

A

the member

235
Q

PSS

how long is the rope? can you take certain parts OOS, or if one part is damaged the whole unit goes OOS?

A

50ft rope

if any component of PSS shows signs of heat exposure, the whole unit is OOS

236
Q

If a generator is used to power portable lights, how long of a cord is used?
water proof connections are good up to __ft of water.

A

50ft or less

3ft of water for water proof connections

237
Q

Chainsaw
can it be used for overhaul at structural fires?
how large is the circle of danger and who is allowed in?
Pull in occurs when?
do not cut above ___height.
when going up hill where does blade face? downhill?

A 
not for overhaurl, except pier fires
10ft RADIUS circle of danger operator and guide
pull in when bottom of chain stops
do not cut above CHEST height
Blade faces downhill
238
Q

if the teleprinter fails how will you be dispatched? what if this fails?
how long to acknowledge the voice alarm

A

teleprinter-voice alarm-phone

20seconds to acknowledge

239
Q

ARCS
does a duplex repeater system support multiple transmissions?
who turns the arcs system on?

A

do NOT support multiple transmissions

1st ladder turns ARCs system on

240
Q

Hurricane storm procedures
should you consider drafting in flooded areas?
where do you walk when walking in flooded area?
driving thru water depth of not more than __”, __” for hi-axle vehicles

A

yes consider drafting in flooded areas
walk close to building line
18” for normal rigs, 50” for hi-axle vehicles

241
Q

t/f
hurricane/storm procedures
recon teams should engage in extrication and rescue activity.

A

false

242
Q

can you wear bunker gear in flooded areas

A

NO

243
Q

what is considered swift water?

at a water rescue does the assisting engine enter the water?

A

swift water is faster than 1 knot

assisting engine does CFR-D, does not enter water

244
Q

hurricane storm procedures
what is the primary means of communication?
contingency? alternative? emergency?

A 
PACE
primary - dars
alternative - 800 mhz radio
contingency - cell phones
emergency - department radio
245
Q

If notified by fleet services that a rig is ready to be picked up after __hrs. wait until 1800 to go and get it.

A

1500 hrs

246
Q

Air support plan
who will direct members on/off the aircraft?
what tools do you bring?
what channel to talk to cops?
how many trips does the helicopter take and who is on each trip?

A

pilot, crew chief, esu
tools- SCBA w/1hr cylinders, bolt cutters, 2 sets of irons, 2 search ropes, 1 rabbit tool
channel 13 tac U
2 trips, 1st is HRRC, officer, and inside team, 2nd trip - LCC, OV, Roof

247
Q

EDP
t/f if EDP is on scene call a batt to respond.
should you attempt to restrain EDP?

A

T- have batt respond
do not attempt to restrain, unless threat of physical harm to members
*if EDP is locked in apartment with smoke force the door, no smoke wait for PD and force door at their request

248
Q

Satellite Watter
can a satellite apparatus pump water?
what makes up the satellite unit?
how big of a water main is recommended?

A

does not pump
1 pumper and 1 satellite apparatus = satellite unit
12” main or bigger, if on less then 12” main augment the supply or go to another hydrant
*primary purpose is to supply a dependable high volume or water

249
Q

PPF
which stair well is the 1st consideration?
when is the evacuation stair pressurized?
when is stairwell pressurization most effective?
how far back are the fans placed and at what angle?

A

attack stair is 1st consideration
evacuation stair is pressurized in sequential ventilation
most effective with done simultaneous with fire attack
4-6ft back at 80degree angle

250
Q

PPF
how many stairwell doors can be left open?
1 fan can pressurize __floors, 2 fans can pressurize __floors.
Vent group roof will open bulkhead until smoke clears, approx __seconds.
if CO levels are between __-__ppm the fans will not be effective

A 
3 stair well doors can be left open
1 fan - 10 floors
2 fans - 40 floors
60sec fore smoke to clear
0-60ppm of CO fans will not be effective
251
Q

positive pressure mechanical ventilation
exhaust opening should be (close/distant) to fire and as (high/low) as possible. the exhaust opening should be ___the size of the opening for fans. operate at an __degree angle, but may have to be further back than the 4-6ft

A

exhaust opening CLOSE to fire and as HIGH as possible

exhaust opening double the size as the opening for the fans. operate at 80 degree angle

252
Q

the box fan for negative pressurization is set back ____ ft and at a ___degree angle

A

6-8ft back 30 degree angle

253
Q

Bereavement leave
is granted when do dies?
how many tours and starting when?

A

granted for spouse, domestic partner, child, brother, sister, relative living in house

starts 0900 following time of death, 2-6x’s or 2-9x’s and 1 6x.

254
Q

define:
hazing
bullying

A

hazing - initiation or “rite of passage”

bullying - exclude or reject member from group

255
Q

who immediately reports hazing?

A

any member witnessing it

256
Q

social media
can you reveal the department affiliation of others?
can you contact a patient via social media to see how they are doing?

A

can NOT reveal department affiliation

can NOT contact patients

257
Q

search rope
how longs, how much does it shrink, how apart are directional knots, how far apart are distance knots?
where do you tie off, keep rope __-__ft off the ground? which units will maintain unit integrity and perform with all members? when entering or leaving on a search rope which hand stays on the rope?

A 
200ft
 possible to shrink 25ft
directional knots 18" apart
distance knots 6" apart
tie off to a substantial, non-movable object in a clear safe environment
1-2ft off the ground
units other then 1st alarm will maintain integrity
right hand on rope
258
Q

PSS
T/F
if used only as a last resort, must also transmit a mayday.

A

true

259
Q

How far over the edge does the antichaffing device go?

when using the LST with personal harness can you keep the bowline on a bit?

A

5” over edge

must untie bowline on a bit when using personal harness

260
Q 
LPG
is it light or heavier than gas?
is it nontoxic and poisonouns?
what distance from front or rear, sides?
1 cubic foot of propane with expancd \_\_\_times
A

heavier than air (1.5-2 times)
nontoxic and nonpoisonous
1000ft from front and rear, 500ft from sides
will expand 270times

261
Q

LPG

t/f increase in fire and or noise is a sign of tank failure and will also have blistering.

A

false, increase in fire and or noise is a sign of tank failure. may or may not have blistering

262
Q

compressed natural gas cars will have a placard where with what number?

A

rear bumper #1971

*if fire dept permit is reqired then placard is on both front and rear

263
Q

match the following
A-Truck 1-cargo manifest
B-Railroad car 2- air bill
c-airplane 3-waybill
D-Ship 4- bill of lading

A

Truck - bill or lading
railroad car - waybill
airplane - air bill
ship - cargo manifest

264
Q

CO
auto ignition is at ___degrees
explosive range is beween __-__%.
when do you recommend evacuation, when is mandatory evacuation?
what is the difference between and incident and an emergency?
how do you mark a CO Meter?

A

1128degrees and explosive range is 12.5-74%
9-99ppm recommend evacuation
100ppm or greater is mandatory evacuation
incident is 9ppmm or less and no symptoms
emergency is more than 9ppm or symptoms
do no mark with marker us tape or sticker

265
Q

CPC units
T/F- trained in level “A” and “B” suits but cannot perform mitigation. Need 5 trained members, 2 entry, 2 backup and 1 decon. if 1 member does down for unknown reason, other member leaves immediately. A single entry team will be able to remove 1-2 victims

A

TRUE

266
Q

The safe area of refuge is in what zone?

A

warm zone

267
Q

roving a victims clothing can remove __% of the contaminant.

A

90%

268
Q

MASS Decon
2 1/2” line with fog nozzle, psi between __-__. 2 handlines will be __-__ft apart. if using 2 pumpers they will be __ft apart with panels facing the (outside/inside) Tower ladders will use what nozzle?

A

handlines 25-30ft apart, psi is between 50-80psi
2 pumpers 25ft apart with panels facing the outside
TL will use the turbomaster nozzle

269
Q

Soc ladders need who to be trained to start a tour?

A

1 officer and 3 members

270
Q

a trench of __ft deep or more needs a ladder, ramp, or stairway. No more then __ft of travel between ramps, ladders, or stairways.

A

4ft deep needs the ladder, ramp, or stairway

no more then 25ft between them

271
Q

Chemical suicide
t/f- sense of smell will become desensitized so do not rely on it. Remove patient from hazardous environment. Ventilate as soon as you enter. stretch and chard a hoseline primarily for decon and use copious amounts of water after removing patients clothing.

A

all good expect, vent prior to entering

272
Q

a decon engine needs how many trained members?

A

1 officer and 3 members

273
Q

UPS biodetecting ops
what is the mission at a BDS incident?
BDS analysis take as long as __min, the letter will continue through facility
who is responsible for primary and secondary searches

A

mission is to perform triage, treatment, and decon
90min for analysis
USPS is responsible for primary and secondary search

274
Q

USPS BDS

t/f usps will determine groups 1, 2, 3. group 1 does not need decon and groups 2 and 3 FDNY will decon

A

TRUE

275
Q

Fentanyl
T/F treatment should never take place in area of suspected exposure
administer narcan for respirator rate of less than __per min
contaminated bunker gear should (be lightly wetted/left dry)before removal

A

TRUE
less than 10 respiration per min
lightly wet bunker gear

276
Q

Lithium storage system
1-t/f can reignite hours to days later
2-stay out a __ft (radius/diameter) from containers or cabinets. ___ft from exhaust fans
3-when do you charge a supply line?

A

1-true
2-50ft radius from cabinets or containers, 100ft from exhaust fans
3- rising temp of bat or modules charge the line
*TIC may not pick up heat signature

277
Q

T/F
for CIDS the following are mandatory:BWSTRG, CFRH, MJALT, PG, REHAB, MEGA
(what do they mean)

A 
TRUE
BWSTRG- bowstring truss
CFRH- cfr hold
MJALT- major alteration
PG- Pre-incident guidelines
REHAB- rehabilitated 
MEGA- mega high rise over 800'
278
Q

T/F

any officer can submit or revise a CIDS entry

A

false, only the admin company

279
Q

Post radio

keep __ft away from a transmitting post radio

A

2ft

280
Q

PCB’s

when members are exposed to __ppm or higher, they shall be deconned.

A

50ppm

281
Q

which goes on first when getting dressed for a fire, the hood or the HT?
who makes sure that members where proper PPE?
who makes sure that members gear is cleaned?

A

HT
chief and company officers
members make sure their gear gets cleaned

282
Q

at a major aircraft emergency what is the FDNY primary function?
what color and shapes are “black boxes”

A

primary function is ensuring an adequate delivery of water
black boxes are yellow and spherical (sun) or
red/international orange and rectangular

283
Q

photo voltaic electrical systems:
do they produce electricity at night?
can you use foam?
a fog nozzle at a __degree spray pattern is best

A

do not produce at night
do not use foam
fog nozzle at 30degrees

284
Q

if a reunification of an animal is not possible with owner who do you contact?

A

Animal care center via dispatch

285
Q

flashover will occur in temps in excess of ___degrees

A

1100

286
Q

T/F

fire and/or smoke venting downward, horizontal, or pulsing indicated a wind impacted fire

A

true

287
Q 
Power saws
what is the oil to gas ratio?
how big is the circle of danger?
when is cutting in a vertical position allowed?
can you use a saw on a portable ladder?
A

2.6oz of oil to 1 gallon of can
20ft radius for circle of danger
vertical position when direct order and direct supervision of officer
on portable ladder when there is no other alternative

288
Q

Power Saw
what does 1,2,3 slaps on the back mean?
can the diamond blade cut wood? cut it cut wet or dry? how much less sparks, it will outlast how many abrasive discs?

A

1 slap- stop, 2 slaps-cut, 3 slaps-shut down saw

diamond blade can cut wood (not recommended), can cut wet or dry, 90% less sparks, will outlast 150 abrasive discs

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