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Question 2:
At MUD, members of your unit were discussing the use of a rearmount aerial ladder with a ladder pipe. They were correct in all of their statements except in which choice?
A: Salt water shall never be used in drills
B: Maximum extension of ladder with 1 1/2” tip is 100 ft
C: Maximum pressure is 90 psi for a solid stream nozzle
D: When the street has a severe crown, insure the ladder angle does not exceed 70 degrees

A

B.

80 ft

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Question 1:
A newly promoted Lieutenant would be correct to know that the First Responder's Bridge Manual "Field Guide" is what color?
 A: Orange
 B: Red
 C: Green
 D: Blue
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C. green

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Question 3:
Company Commanders shall assign CFR-D certified members to groups that ensure the greatest likelihood that how many of these certified FFs will report for duty on any given tour?
A: 1

B:2

C:3

D: 4

A

B. 2

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Question 4:
Prior to the arrival of the FAST Unit, the IC has the discretion to designate a number of units/members for possible assistance or rescue. Which choice below is not entirely correct in describing the units/members at the IC’s discretion for this task?
A: Safety Team

B: Companies held in reserve

C: Companies/members available for immediate reassignment

D:Chauffeurs or chief’s aides

A

D.
Explanation:
D) UNCOMMITTED chauffeurs or FULL DUTY aides
FFP MMID ch 4 3.1

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Question 5:
Officers shall ensure that 2 CFRD firefighters will be working each tour. If necessary to ensure this, who shall the officer notify for needed details prior to the start of the tour?
A: DSCO

B: Division

C:Battalion

D: Any unit within the Battalion with surplus CFRD members

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C

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Question 6:
As a Captain working your first tour in the 14th Division, you are surprised to find out that you have incurred an asbestos situation in quarters. In this scenario you would be correct to make which of the following notifications during office hours?
A: Haz-Mat Unit

B:OSHA Coordinator

C:Building Maintenance Division

D: Battalion

A

C.
Explanation:
After office hours telephone the Notification Desk instead of the Building Maintenance Division
Reqs & Payroll 1.10.5

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Question 7:
You are a CFRD certified officer working in Engine 405. One of your CFRD certified on-duty members has been granted medical leave during the tour due to a line-of duty injury. This leaves your unit with the ECC, who is CFRD certified, and the Nozzle and Control firefighters who are not CFRD certified. In this scenario you would be most correct to know that your unit should be?
A: Out of service for fire duty and CFRD responses

B: In service for fire duty but out of service for CFRD responses

C: Out of service for fire duty but in service for CFRD responses

D:In service for both fire duty and CFRD responses

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D

CFR ch 2 1.8 Note

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Question 8:
Only a Staff Chief may approve a Vacate Order. For residential vacates, if the DC determines that structural or life safety conditions permit, ___ hour(s) should be granted to allow occupants to prepare for relocation.
A:1

B:6

C: 4

D: 2

A

B

BISP ch 4 4.5

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Question 9:
As the officer working the day tour in Staten Island, you would know that all of the following apply for an OOS PSS except?
A: A replacement PSS will be delivered from the Division since they have 10 for immediate assignment should one be required.
B: While working in a ladder company, you responded “Understaffed” because two members had their PSS OOS.
C: A maximum of 4 engine and 4 ladders could be an initial response if 2 of the engines and 2 of the ladders responded with less than 4 firefighters.
D: While working in an engine company, you responded “Understaffed” because two members and the officer had their PSS OOS.

A
D
Explanation:
Ropes 4
A. sect 6.1, 6.2
B. sect 6.14
C. AUC 287 Add 1 sect 6.2
D. sect 6.15 When a Company Officer is in need of a replacement PSS, the unit where that member is working shall inform the borough dispatcher that the unit is OUT OF SERVICE until a replacement PSS is obtained from the Division Depot.
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Question 10:
While responding to a reported structural fire in a place of public assembly, you notice “PG” as the FD designation in the CIDS message. You would be correct to know that, at a minimum, this building will be the scene of a familiarization drill at least?
A:Once a year

B:Twice a year

C: Once every two years

D: Once every three years

A

A

AUC 345 5.1

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Question 11:
According to the taxpayer bulletin, on rules for sprinkler protection, under the 2008 building code, which of the following statements is incorrect in regards to an occupancy within a building needing a sprinkler system?
A:Occupancy within a building in which the area exceeds 7,500 square feet needs a sprinkler

B:An area of any size located 2 stories above grade needs a sprinkler

C: Occupancy within a building of any size needs a sprinkler in a high rise building

D: Area of any size contains an unenclosed stair or escalator connecting two or more floors

A
B
Explanation:
A. FFP Taxpayers 2.5.1 
B An area of any size is located 3 stories above grade 2.5.1 
C 2.5.1 
D 2.5.1
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Question 12:
The nylon tubular webbing shall be inspected after each use and at what other time?
A: Weekly

B:Monthly

C: Semi-annually

D: Annually

A

B
Explanation:
FFP MMID ch 3 Add 3 6.2

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Question 13:
You are the officer of the first due engine responding to a possible radiological situation in a UPS truck. On arrival, you use the Rad50 and receive a reading of 2mR/hr one meter from a package. The package has a label with a Transport Index of 1mR/hr. You would know which is incorrect?
A: This is a radiological emergency, not a radiological incident.

B: If the event is considered intentional, the Fire Marshals shall be special called for additional security and crime scene preservation.

C: Any area that causes the Rad50 to alarm requires confirmation by a second radiation meter.

D:The Hotline is the edge of the Hot Zone. A warm zone is a specific area near the edge of the hotline, usually superimposed in the cold zone which encircles the source of radiation.

A

D
Explanation:
ERP Add 4.
A.This would be considered a Radiological Emergency because the readings are above the Transport Index. sect 2.3, 2.3.1.B
B. sect 3 pg 9
C. sect 4.2 - 1st bullet
D. sect 4.4.2.C - A warm zone does not encircle the source of radiation.

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Question 14:
Positive Pressure Fans issued to Hi-Rise Units and select Ladder Companies shall be inspected and started at what times?
A: At the beginning of every tour and ran at full RPM weekly at MUD for 5 minutes

B:Daily at the beginning of the 9X6 tour and ran at full RPM weekly at MUD for 5 minutes

C: Daily at the beginning of the 9X6 tour and ran at full RPM weekly at MUD for 15 minutes

D: At the beginning of every tour and ran at full RPM weekly at MUD for 15 minutes

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B

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Question 15:
According to Dunn, which statement is incorrect regarding the collapse of buildings under construction?
A: If the building on fire is exposing the crane, the IC must setup a collapse zone equal to the height of the crane.

B: The strategy for fire in cast in place structures should be defensive using outside aerial streams to protect exposures from fire spread and extinguish the fire from a safe distance.

C: A floor collapse can occur anytime during construction and can trigger a multilevel floor collapse of the entire building.

D:Outside aerial master streams are the recommended strategy to extinguish fire in formwork supporting floors. All FF’s should be removed to floors below during this operation.

E: Shanties are required to be noncombustible. Portable heaters too close to combustibles are the number one ignition source with other ignition sources being illegal smoking, matches and careless cooking .

A
D
Explanation:
Dunn Ch 16.
A. Crane Collapses p83
B. Cast In place structures p84
C. Concrete Collapse - of Cast In Place buildings p84
D. Outside aerial master streams are the recommended strategy to extinguish fires in formwork supporting floors. All FF's should be REMOVED FROM THE BUILDING during this operation.p86
E. Worker Shanty Fires p85
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Question 16:
Engine 121’s hi-rise office building expert, FF Pumps, knows that a bypass valve in an open position on a 6” riser will cause a loss of _%
A: 10

B:25

C:45

D: 58

A

C
Explanation:
HR Office 4.1.2E
A loss of 25% can be expected in an 8” riser and a loss of 45% can be expected in a 6” riser with the bypass open

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Question 17:
Ladder 100 arrives 1st due to a 1 story Taxpayer fire. Exposure 1 is the street, 2 is an alleyway, 3 is a yard and 4 is an alleyway. In this situation you know that there should be at least how many portable ladders raised to the roof on this fire building?
A: 2

B: 4

C:5

D: 8

A

C
Explanation:
C. 5 Taxpayers 5.7.7, 5.7.8
Note: All sides of the building should be covered. A minimum of two portable ladders shall be placed on the front of the building.

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Question 18:
Queens units have just extinguished a cellar fire in a 2 1/2 story peaked roof private dwelling. Due to wires and trees, aerial and tower ladders were unable to be used. Before the units leave the scene the IC gathers the members for a critique of the operation. Which action taken at this fire was performed incorrectly?
A: The 1st hoseline was stretched to the cellar through a side entrance to extinguish the fire.

B: The 1st ladder company inside team entered the cellar through the side entrance and kept the door maintained in a closed position until the charged hoseline advanced through the door

C: The 1st LCC operated from the front porch and placed a portable ladder to an attic window.

D:The OV/ Roof team placed a portable ladder to the top floor window and requested permission to VEIS from the IC prior to conducting any horizontal ventilation tactics.

A
D
Explanation:
A. Private Dwellings Chapter 3 (2.7.1) 
B. Private Dwellings Chapter 4 (5.1) 
C. Private Dwellings Chapter 4 (5.1 B1) 
D. They must request permission from the LADDER COMPANY OFFICER operating in the fire area. Private Dwellings Chapter 4 (5.1 A2)
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Question 19:
Lt. Mickey is conducting a drill on portable ladders with his Ladder Company. In which statement was Lt. Mickey correct?
A: When placed against a fire escape, the portable ladder’s tip shall be at least 1-3 feet above the fire escape railing.

B:To perform a leg lock, the locking leg is placed over and under the rung that is 2 rungs above the one on which the member is standing on.

C: If using a portable ladder to vent a lexan window, place the tip of the ladder on the window, in the corner, adjacent to the frame.

D: In most cases, taking a ladder through the 1st floor of an adjoining Brownstone to the rear is faster than using the fire building.

A
B
Explanation:
A. It should be slightly above the railing. Lad 1 sec 7.4
B. Lad 1 sec 8.2.1
C. Butt end 10.3.1 D. 2nd floor 10.2
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Question 20:
Engine 16 is a 4 FF company responding to a class E alarm with Batt 6 monitoring. Members investigate an alarm on the 14th floor and transmit a 10-76. Which is the most correct action Engine 16 makes next?
A: They remain on the 14th floor and extinguish fire because there will be an undue delay in arrival of more units

B:They return to the lobby and recall the elevators, retrieve hose from the apparatus, and go back to check the alarm panel again

C: They investigate the alarm on the 14th floor with the officer and only 2 FFs. The other FFs staff positions as per class E response policy

D: As members have knowledge of the fire location, after retrieving necessary hose, they do not wait for a ladder company and immediately start their attack on the fire

A

B
Explanation:
ABC 5-94 Add1
A. Engine company officer shall return to lobby with firefighters and secure the necessary hose and equipment 5.2.2
B. At this time, the alarm panel should be checked again and the elevators should be recalled. 5.2.2
C. In addition to the member remaining in the apparatus, the officer shall leave an additional member in the lobby. If the officer intends to use an elevator for an alarm activation above the 7th floor, the officer keeps 1 FF with the elevator. The Officer and the 1 remaining member investigate 5.1
D. Unless there will be an undue delay in the arrival of additional units, the engine company shall remain in the lobby and await arrival of a ladder company. 5.2.3

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Question 21:
It’s 1200hrs on a Saturday when your chauffeur, a detail from the engine in the same quarters, walks into your office and complains that he is being discriminated against because of his age. He states he wants to file an EEO complaint. Realizing this event will effect operations, which of the following is correct?
A: Since this unit is in quarters with the Battalion, the BC informs him of his filing options and is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.

B: The officer of the engine he’s assigned to will inform him of his filing options and is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.

C: Since it’s a Saturday, the EEO officer will get notified on the following Monday at 0800hrs.

D:You’re responsible to inform him of his filing options and is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.

A

D
Explanation:
TB EEO & PA/ID 1-77
A. The Officer/Supervisor notified shall inform the member of available filing optionsand is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.
B. The Officer/Supervisor notified shall inform the member of available filing optionsand is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.
C. For incidents that effect operations, during non-office hours, the EEO Officer can be reached through the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC).
D. The Officer/Supervisor notified shall inform the member of available filing optionsand is required to notify the Fire Department’s EEO Officer.

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Ladder 432 is 1st due to a fire in the middle store of 1 story taxpayer with 5 stores. Which of the following would be incorrect regarding the placement of portable ladders at this fire?
A: All sides of the building should be covered with portable ladders.

B: The 1st arriving Roof Firefighter placed the first portable ladder to the roof with the tip 3 feet above the parapet.

C: A minimum of two portable ladders shall be placed on the front of the buildings to provide alternate means of egress from the roof.

D: The 1st LCC raised the 2nd portable ladder to the roof to indicate the boundaries of the fire building or the location of division walls within the boundaries of the fire.

A

D
Explanation:
FFP Taxpayer Fires
A. sect 5.7.7
B. sect 8.3.3.A and Ladder 1 sect 7.4 -Placed at a roof - Tip shall be at least 2 feet above the roof or parapet
C. sect 5.7.8
D. sect 5.7.8 and 8.3.3.B - Second ladder company to arrive Roof Firefighter raised the 2nd portable ladder to the roof

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You would be correct to know that Bunker Gear must be donned in the following order:
A: 1) Pants and Boots (Personal Safety System in place). 2) Bunker Coat. 3) Handie-Talkie (remote speaker clipped to outside of coat). 4) Protective Hood.

B: 1) Pants and Boots (Personal Safety System in place). 2) Handie-Talkie (remote speaker clipped to outside of coat). 3) Protective Hood. 4) Bunker Coat.

C: 1) Pants and Boots (Personal Safety System in place). 2) Protective Hood. 3) Handie-Talkie (remote speaker clipped to outside of coat). 4) Bunker Coat.

D: 1) Pants and Boots (Personal Safety System in place). 2) Bunker Coat. 3) Protective Hood. 4) Handie-Talkie (remote speaker clipped to outside of coat).

A

Explanation:
B
This was a question on a previous Lt exam
AUC 310 3.1

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Question 15:
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: 1st engine officer

C: Permission is not needed because it is a cellar fire

D: The Attack chief

A

A
Explanation:
Taxpayers p. 51

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Company officers shall, upon receipt of complaints or notifications from any source relating to conditions involving possible violations of law at premises or locations within the unit’s administrative district, cause a ______inspection to determine actual condition.
A: Prompt

B: Immediate

C: Bi-weekly

D: Monthly

A

A
Explanation:
Regs 12.1.6