queens updats Flashcards
Question 4:
Hurricane and severe storm preparedness are crucial for FDNY officers. In regard to storm preparation, all members shall be reminded of ‘reception areas’ each year on or about?
A: March 1st
B: August 1st
C: June 1st
D: May 1st
d
Question 21:
All of the following are the correct tool assignments/positions at a flat roof Private Dwelling fire except?
A: The 2nd Roof FF shall take the 6 foot halligan hook and LSR when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures
B: The 2nd Roof FF shall take the 6 foot halligan hook and saw to the roof
C: 1st OV shall assist 1st LCC with rescues in front. If no rescues, then immediately make their way to the rear to check for life hazard
D: 1st LCC to operate in front of building. No operations in front of building then team up with 2nd LCC prior to entry and search
a 1st roof ff
Question 25:
Which feature of “fireproof lofts” is incorrectly described below?
A: Interior stairs are open, and one or more fire towers may be provided in buildings over 75 feet in height. Fireproof lofts may have exterior screened stairways leading either to either side of the building.
B: These buildings range from 10-15 stories in height. Rectangular dimensions are usually between 50 to 100 feet or more in width and from 75 to 200 feet deep; some, however, can span an entire block.
C: Loading docks may be covered by large metal canopies supported by cables or rods tied into the exterior walls of the building.
D: Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems, as required by law, are tied into the city water system or roof gravity tank
Explanation:
Interior stairs are ENCLOSED, and one or more fire towers may be provided in buildings over 75 feet in height. Fireproof lofts may have exterior screened stairways leading either to the FRONT or REAR of the building.
Loft 4.4
Question 1:
In HRFPMDs, elevator shafts are conduits for vertical transmission of smoke and heat. The doors to the elevator machinery rooms at the roof level should not be used for ventilation purposes until the status of the fire is ?
A: P/W/H
B:U/C
C: Darkened down
D: Knocked down
b
Question 4:
At an incident with a Satellite unit on scene, the designated Water Resource Officer shall establish handi-talkie communications with the Incident Commander of the fire through established communication lines. Priority would be through?
A: Field Communications Unit, if on the scene.
B: Marine Unit, if on the scene.
C: Any Communications Unit, if on the scene.
D: The Resource Unit Leader if on the scene.
a
Question 10:
Buckeye pipeline manual shutoff covers are opened by inserting the square female fitting of the wrench into the latching device of the cover and making a ______________.
A: quarter turn clockwise
B: half turn clockwise
C: quarter turn counterclockwise
D: half turn counterclockwise
d
Question 10:
Members shall report promptly at the expiration of leaves and off-tour periods. In the event a member is unable to report for duty at the required time, such member shall notify the Officer on duty with his/her unit by phone, stating location and reason for delay. Officers shall promptly notify __________ of such absence, indicating all information received from absent member
A: FDOC
B: the Battalion Chief
C: the Deputy Chief
D: both B and C
b
Question 20:
When hoisting a portable ladder to the roof of a building, an experienced Captain should know that the bowline knot is tied ____ from the end of the rope, with a one foot end tail.
A: 3 feet
B: 7 feet
C: 9 feet
D: 12 feet
c
Question 40:
When Fire units are unable to contact EMS via HT Channel 1, what is their other option?
A: contact FD dispatcher to relay info to the EMS unit assigned.
B: switch to channel 10
C: switch to channel 12
D: switch to channel 16
a
Question 4:
10 minute escape cylinders used by Special Operations Command (SOC) units for confined space, need to be hydrostatic tested every __ years.
A: 3
B: 5
C: 15
D: 10
a
Question 10:
Two members discussing regulations pertaining to housewatch duty were incorrect in which comment?
A:✔Firefighters Sixth Grade with less than 6 months of service may perform housewatch only between the hours of 0900-2400 provided they are monitored by the officer on duty or by an experienced member.
B:✘Tours of housewatch duty shall begin at 0900 hours each day, and be divided into eight 3-hour periods. Each tour shall be performed by one member.
C: Company Commanders shall arrange and maintain schedules of assignments to housewatch duty. Assignments shall be equalized and a copy of such schedules posted at the housewatch desk.
D: In a company quarters housing more than one unit, the events of all units shall be recorded in one Company Journal. Housewatch duty shall be performed by members of all such units, alternating monthly in performance of such duty.
a
Question 12:
At a brownstone building that is fully involved, the first arriving engine company should drop two hoselines in front of the fire building and position the apparatus for the possible use of the multiversal nozzle or to supply a TL. In this scenario the most correct position for the second hoseline can be found in which choice?
A: Advanced into the fire building as the initial hoseline.
B: Advanced into the fire building as a back-up hoseline.
C: If fire is reported in an exposure, stretched to that exposure.
D: If there is no fire in the exposures, stretch through an exposure to the rear yard of the fire building.
b
Question 40:
Which of the following is not fully accurate regarding accelerants and arson at vacant building fires? **1) Diesel fuel used as an accelerant will cause fires that begin and progress slowly. **2)Gasoline ignites rapidly and is consumed quicker than diesel, **3)At gasoline fed fires high heat will be present for a longer duration than at diesel fires. **4)Gasoline fires will ignite more of the combustible materials in the fire area that diesel fires will. **5) Both Gasoline and Diesel fuel will produce intense fire conditions.
A: 1,2,3,4&5
B: 1,3 & 5 only
C: 3 & 5 only
D: 1, 3, &4 only
d Explanation:
Firefighting Procedures, Vacant Building Fires. Sec. 4.3
1- Diesel fuel used as an accelerant will cause fires that begin slowly and progress rapidly.
2-Correct
3- At diesel fed fires high heat will be present for a longer duration than at Gasoline fires.
4- Diesel fires will ignite more of the combustible materials in the fire area that Gasoline fires will.
5-Correct.
Question 40:
A knowledgeable officer should know which unit carries two Indian Pumps, four Fire Brooms and 1” Forestry Hose?
A: All engine companies assigned to Staten Island
B: All engine companies
C: All engine companies assigned to respond or relocate to Staten Island on Boxes 100D- 400D
D: All ladder companies assigned to Staten Island
a
Question 33:
During multi-unit drill, Lt Manning discussed the general features of a Tower Ladder. She was incorrect in which one?
A: Loss of hydraulic fluid from the main reservoir due to a broken line is rapid and the boom will lock in position.
B: All stabilizing components are equipped with locks (pins) that should be inserted manually in case of hydraulic failure.
C: When operating with a 75’ Tower Ladder, a 6’ hook may be utilized as a gauge to determine if the outriggers will clear all obstructions.
D: When operating with a 95’ Tower Ladder, the clearance needed for the outrigger to an obstruction is 6’8”.
b Explanation:
All stabilizing components are equipped with locks (pins) that MUST be inserted manually in case of hydraulic failure.
TL Ch 1 page 2
Question 16:
Which of the following patients would be considered “potentially unstable” according to the CUPS criteria in the CFR-D bulletin?
A: Inability to move any part of the body
B: Poor general impression
C: Responsive but unable to follow commands
D: Difficulty breathing
a Explanation:
CFR-D Manual Chapter 2
A. 3.1.4 CUPS Criteria
B. Unstable
C. Unstable
D. Unstable
Question 57:
Which chemical agent has an odor of burnt almonds?
A: Nerve
B: Blister
C: Blood
D: Choking
c Hydrogen Cyanide and Cyanogen Chloride
Question 24:
Commanding officers shall file and retain all official records, reports and communications originating in or received in their units. Reports received shall be filed at point of final receipt, and copies of all reports forwarded retained at points of origination for at least?
A: 6 months
B: 1 year
C: 2 years
D: 10 years
b Explanation:
Reports of deaths, accidents, injuries to civilians or members, and other unusual occurrences shall be retained until otherwise directed.
Question 3:
During company drill, the senior FF made several points about the EAB on the H/T. You corrected the FF in which choice?
A: Approximately 8 seconds after the impolite alert, the polite alert is sent.
B: H/T power is increased from 2 watts to 5 watts
C: turning the radio on and off will reset the EAB
D: Depress and hold the EAB for approximately 2 seconds to reset it.
c Explanation:
Turning the radio on and off will NOT reset the EAB
Comm ch 11 page 14-15
Question 16:
An officer should know that any member who becomes involved in any criminal proceeding, or in civil proceedings involving any governmental agency, shall immediately forward a report recording all pertinent information to?
A: the Borough Commander
B: the Chief of Operarions
C: the Bureau of Personnel
D: BITS
c Explanation:
The member shall forward a separate report for each subsequent or continued appearance and said report shall include adjournment date or the certificate of disposition of the proceedings.
Regs 25.4.3