QUEENS 13 Flashcards
Question 1:
At the scene of a major collapse, which unit is responsible for immediately beginning the process of controlling the gas, electric and water services?
A: The first ladder company to arrive
B: The second ladder company to arrive
C: The second engine company to arrive
D: Rescue and/or Squad
B
Collapse 7.6
Question 2:
While discussing FDNY tactics at manhole fires during drill, Probationary Firefighter Blue made which incorrect comment?
A: Members should not pull covers off electrical manholes at manhole fires or if a manhole fire is in the area. It is the responsibility of utility crews to open manhole covers at these incidents.
B: When using water at a manhole, do not direct the stream directly into the manhole. Instead, let water flow or pour into the manhole and use a fog nozzle to reduce or prevent any shock hazard.
C: Members shall attempt to move vehicles located in the danger area, when conditions permit.
D Units should not operate hoselines into manholes unless requested by a Con Edison employee at the scene.
C Explanation:
Members shall not attempt to move vehicles located in the danger area.
AUC 180 2.3, 2.4, Note 2
Question 3:
On an air pressurized standpipe system at a construction site, a knowledgeable company officer would know that the number of air release valves is required to be such that air pressure shall be released in no more than?
A: 3 minutes
B: 2 1/2 minutes
C: 5 minutes
D: 60 seconds
A Explanation:
Eng 9 Add 2 2.2
Question 4:
Which of the following “warning signs” of a potential structural collapse of a taxpayer is stated incorrectly?
A: Walls or columns out of plumb, unsupported walls, or sagging or bulging walls.
B: Walls leaking smoke or water.
C: Cracking or groaning noises.
D: Heavy body of fire which has been burning out of control for 15 minutes or more, particularly in a large open floor area
D Explanation:
Heavy body of fire which has been burning out of control for 20 minutes or more, particularly in a large open floor area.
Txpyr 4.2.5
Question 5:
Tuberculosis is a disease that is a very real threat to FDNY members while on duty and off duty, especially when entering crowded spaces of people who are infected with the disease. Which of the following statements regarding TB is correct?
A: Tuberculosis is a bloodborne disease
B: Casual exposure normally results in transmission of TB
C: Most individuals who encounter the tuberculosis organsim become infected
D:Less then 10 % of people infected with the tuberculosis bacteria actually become ill with the active disease
D Explanation:
CFR-D Manual Ch 3 Infection Control Program
A.TB is an airborne disease. 11.1
B. Casual exposure does not normally result in transmission of TB. 11.2
C. Most individuals who encounter the TB organism do not become infected. 11.3
D. 11.4
Question 6:
During under river rail operations, using Post Radios in the immediate vicinity of the following may cause electrical interference. In which choice below may you utilize the Post Radio?
A: In the vicinity of train signals
B: Near transit communications equipment
C: In train operator cabs
D: Above ground near the station entrance
D Explanation:
Do not use Post Radios in the immediate vicinity of:
Acronym: SOC
Signals
Operator cabs
Communications equipment
Notify NYCT when Post Radios are in use within the subway system. The increased wattage of these Post Radios may increase our operating range. Post Radios may be useful to communicate above ground from one side of the river to the other.
URR 2.9.6
Question 7:
Inside the front cover of the company journal shall be affixed a?
A: Current, accurate company roster
B: List of frequently called telephone numbers
C: Current Department Calendar
D: Table showing flagging column entries
A
CJ 3.5
Question 8:
At a fire in a Brownstone with a victim trapped in the rear, where it is impractical to get a portable ladder to the rear, the OV will have to make a decision whether to stay in the rear reassuring the victim that help is on the way or proceed to the roof and assist with a LSR rescue. This decision should be based on all of the following except?
A: The emotional state of the victim.
B: The fire/smoke condition in the immediate vicinity of the victim.
C: The location and severity of the fire.
D: The floor the victim is located on.
D Explanation:
Acronym: LIE
Location & severity of the fire
Immediate smoke/fire in vicinity of victim
Emotional state of victim
Bwst 2.6 E3E
Question 9:
All vacant buildings must be identified and marked appropriately. All of the following are accurately described with the exception of which choice?
A: Such markings should be in lime green, reflective type paint.
B: Markings should be a square, approximately 18” x 18”.
C: Lines of markings are to be 2” wide.
D: Primary markings shall be made alongside the front entrance. If deemed advantageous, additional markings shall be made at other places (fire escape, roof bulkhead, etc.).
A Explanation:
lime yellow, reflective type paint.
Vacants 1.3.1-1.3.3
Question 10:
In high rise office buildings, an approved combustion ionization detection device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed at each elevator landing and within the HVAC system. Activation of this device within the HVAC system will cause all of the following except?
A: Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system.
B: Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated.
C: Recall the elevators.
D: Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor above.
C Explanation:
Within the HVAC system, the activation of this device shall accomplish all of the actions listed in 7.2.5 A with the exception of recalling the elevators.
HROB 7.2.5
Question 11:
In which case below was an apparatus properly parked on BISP/AFID?
A: Apparatus double parked on a residential street
B: Apparatus parked at a bus stop
C: Apparatus parked on a hydrant
D: Apparatus parked alongside building materials that were located beyond the sidewalk at a construction site
C Explanation:
Also, do not use emergency lights for BISP/AFID
Acronym for where NOT to park on BISP/AFID: ABCDE
Any part extends into intersection
Bus stops
Construction/Demo materials located “beyond” sidewalk
Double parked
Emergency Lights used
SB 3
Question 12:
Winter operations present many challenges to FDNY members. At a recent fire in a 3 1/2 story private dwelling, which incorrect tactic was initiated?
A: A direct hook-up to the closest hydrant was initially attempted, with a two-way gate connected to the hydrant.
B: Ladder company members used pots and water from the faucet to confine an incipient fire in the living room as the line was being stretched.
C: Preference was given to the engine company apparatus entering the block first, with ladder company personnel carrying portable ladders.
D: Since roof operations were contemplated, consideration was given to assigning two members to the roof and a shovel was included in equipment taken to the roof.
C Explanation:
Where building involved is higher than 3 stories, preference shall be given to ladder company apparatus entering block first with the engine company personnel hand stretching from the nearest hydrant, if necessary. Where building involved is 3 stories or less, preference shall be given to the engine company apparatus entering block first with ladder company personnel carrying portable ladders.
Remember…ENGINE FIRST IF BUILDING IS 3 STORIES OR LESS
AUC 200 5.3.10 D 4, E 5, F 2 4,
Question 13:
At a private dwelling fire, after a member vents and enters a room for search from a portable ladder, the priority action for the member is to?
A: immediately begin a search for a possible life hazard.
B: isolate the area by closing a door.
C: notify the member butting the ladder of the conditions found.
D: begin to pull the ceiling closest to the window to determine conditions.
B
Vent 12.6
Question 14:
Most Mayday situations will not require members to switch handie-talkie (HT) channels; however, when the situation calls for members to switch, which channel is the designated “emergency channel?”
A: Channel 10
B: Channel 14
C: Channel 15
D: Channel 16
MMID Ch 5 Add 1 1.1 D
Question 15:
When a CFR-D Company applies the AED pads to a patient and turns on the AED during a cardiac arrest resuscitation attempt, they should do all of the following except?
A: The original PCR (Part one) shall be immediately faxed and forwarded to the Office of Medical Affairs (OMA) on return to quarters
B: A copy of the original PCR (Part one) shall be turned in to the CFR-D Depot along with the AED module upon completion of the assignment
C: The AED module will be exchanged for a blank one and the CFR-D Depot will immediately forward the module and PCR directly to OMA. The serial number of the module shall be documented on a letterhead and sent to the Chief of Operation via the chain of command
D: If the CFR-D Company’s AED is not applied to a patient during a response to a cardiac arrest, the details of the incident and what prevented the application of the Company’s AED shall be indicated in the PCR Comments section
C Explanation:
CFR-D Manual Chapter 5
A. 2.1
B. 2.1.1
C. The AED module will be exchanged for a blank one and the CFR-D Depot will immediately forward the module and PCR copy directly to OMA. The SERIAL number of the module shall be documented on the PCR 2.1.2
D. 2.1.3
Question 16:
If an EEO complaint involves sexual harassment, the complainant may also choose to file directly with?
A: The IG
B: BITS
C: The Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator
D: The Borough Commander
B
TB EEO 7.2 E Note