OP's. at explosive & active shooter

Question 1

Although it is possible to include chemical, biological,or radiological material w/ an IED the greatest harm remains as what?
A. the explosive itself
B. the chemical
C. the biological
D. the radiological

Answer 1

A. the explosive itself

2.2

Question 2

E-308 L-103 are operating at a suspicious package at 3:30 am in a playground. The package resembles a improvised device. But the bosses are unsure so they take it back to QTRS. to go back to bed. Agree/Disagree?

Answer 2

Disagree
members shall not handle any type of device thought to be explosive or incendiary.
4.1

Question 3

Explain a hard target & a soft target

2.3

Answer 3

Hard- areas that are secured w/ professional guards or officials. govt. military sites & some critical infrastructure.
Soft- little or no security, malls, hospitals, schools,houses of worship.

Question 4

All dept. personel need to be aware of possible suspicious surroundings or individuals who may be planning an attack. What is the best way for members to observe this?

Answer 4

During routine response members are constantly interacting w/ the public & may observe an attack in the early stages of planning.
5.1, 5.2

Question 5

Lt. Wilcken responds w/ E-308 on an EMS run. His size up indicates there may be terrorist activity going on here. Who shall he contact?
A. Batt. chief
B. Div. chief
C. NYPD
D. BFI

Answer 5

D Bureau of Fire Investigation (marshals)

5.3

Question 6

When members suspect or discover any type of clandestine lab, they sill immediately stop, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING retrace their steps & back out of area. What notifications if any are to be made by co. officer? 5.7.5

Answer 6

Batt & Deputy chiefs
haz-mat
NYPD
BFI
chip= C-chiefs H- haz-mat I-bfi P- police (nypd)

Question 7

When operating at incidents involving a suspected/confirmed explosive device What 2 major concerns shall members be guided by?
A. Safety, preservation of evidence
B. time distance shielding
C. protecting exposures & civilians
D. none of the above

Answer 7

A. The safety of the public & members of the dept.
Safeguarding & preservation of evidence
7.1

Question 8

When units are on scene of a suspected explosive device how far away shall members be w/ their cell phone cameras & how far shall the chauffeurs park?
A. 100', 400'
B. 150' 350'
C. 100' 300'
D. 150' 300'

Answer 8

D. HT & cells 150’
apparatus, post & marine radios w/in 300’
7.3.1

Question 9

After an explosion has occurred we may employ some strategies under certain guidelines of course. We may evacuate endangered persons, remove injured to med. branch. When further explosions are expected and theres a large area on fire what can we do?

Answer 9

heavy streams may be used from a points of safety using the distance/safety factor. Incipient fire may be put out & members w/drawn until area is surveyed by bomb squad.
we may also rescue persons trapped in collapse.
7.5.2

Question 10

The safety of our members is always of paramount concern. After an explosion has occurred & we begin to operate members are to don appropriate PPE. This includes SCBA w/ facepiece on. T/F

Answer 10

FALSE.
Do not don SCBA facepiece unless there are indications of respiratory danger. the reduced vision while wearing a face piece could become a safety issue. 7.5.4

Question 11

When operating at an active shooter incident & working w/ NYPD personnel how shall the fdny operating personnel communicate w/ each other?
A. HT ch. 10
B. HT ch. 13 tac "u"
C. HT ch. 14
D. HT ch 15

Answer 11

B. ch. 13 tac "u"
A. EMS interoperability( BU FF)
C. Subway rptr. 1
D. Subway rptr. 2
7.6.4
comm. ch.11 7.1