REGULATIONS Flashcards
Capt Schatz and Lieutenant Doyle are in the kitchen helping out a study group on the 6x9 tour by going over some of the regulations for the uniformed force. Out of the points that they listed, all were correct except which one?
A) When responding to an alarm, use one way streets against traffic for only one block when absolutely necessary.
B) Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after 2200 hrs.
C) Bulletin boards in facilities shall be used only for official department business or important information relating to approved departmental organizations.
D) Members on house watch duty shall maintain outer doors locked while company is in quarters.
ANSWER: A) When responding to an alarm, use one way streets against traffic for only one block when absolutely necessary. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Use one way streets against traffic for MORE THAN ONE BLOCK when absolutely necessary.
Regulations 11 (11.1.17)
In which one of the following situations should the house watchman state over the intercom “Lieutenant, your presence is required at the house watch desk”?
A) Visit by BITS
B) Visit by EEO
C) Visit by DOI
D) Visit by Testing Unit
ANSWER: B) Visit by EEO
- BITS / DOI / Testing Unit = No announcement unless instructed
Regulations 20 (20.3.10)
When a firehouse is visited by EEO personnel for an EEO compliance inspection, it would be incorrect to state that?
A) EEO investigators, Officers and staff will present their ID and sign the company journal, but they may sign in using their employee ID number.
B) Members may be directed to gather in a common area like the kitchen while the investigation is conducted .
C) The units remain in service, and if an alarm is received requiring a single house unit or both units in a double house to respond, the EEO staff will terminate the inspection and leave the premises.
D) Once an inspection is terminated due to a response, it must be started from the beginning at another time.
ANSWER: D) Once an inspection is terminated due to a response, it must be started from the beginning at another time. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- Inspection can RESUME AGAIN or BEGIN AT ANOTHER TIME.
Regulations 20.3.10
Members whose drivers licenses have been suspended, revoked, expired or in any way considered invalid, shall not drive any department vehicles and shall forward a report to which choice listed below?
A) Chief of Department within 1 week of such occurrence
B) Chief of Personnel within 1 week of such occurrence
C) Chief of Department within 10 days of such occurrence
D) Chief of Personnel within 10 days of such occurrence
ANSWER: B) Chief of Personnel w/in 1 week of such occurrence
- MASSUCI
Regulations 13.4.20
According to the department Regulations, which choice below is incorrect?
A) When the department mechanic determines that repairs to the apparatus are needed, the Officer on duty shall promptly notify the dispatcher, BC and DC.
B) When the apparatus is out of quarters for any reason, and cross links of snow chains break or become loose, the Officer will have the apparatus stopped immediately and have the condition corrected by removing broken or loose links with the bolt cutter. Chains will be repaired upon return to quarters.
C) Hose on the apparatus should be removed, cleaned and repacked in the Spring and Fall of each year.
D) When hose is to be hung from a hose tower, it shall be suspended by the male coupling.
ANSWER: B) When the apparatus is out of quarters for any reason, and cross links of snow chains break or become loose, the Officer will have the apparatus stopped immediately and have the condition corrected by removing broken or loose links with the bolt cutter. Chains will be repaired upon return to quarters. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
- EXCEPT WHILE RESPONDING TO FIRES OR EMERGENCIES.
Regulations 13.3.13
Officers on duty with Ladder companies responding to 2nd or greater alarms shall, when ordered into the fire building or into adjoining or adjacent buildings, require the inclusion of which tools from the list below?
A) LSR
B) Utility Rope
C) Hose Roller
D) Life Belt
E) Choices A, B and C only
F) All of the above
ANSWER: F) All of the above
“HULL”
H - Hose Roller
U - Utility Rope
L - LSR
L - Life Belt
Regulations 11 (11.3.23)
You have just reported to work for your day tour when you receive a ticket for a fire in a food processing plant a few blocks from the firehouse. After pulling up, you transmit a 2nd alarm for an advanced fire on arrival in a large commercial building. Your ECC informs you that the building engineer just told him that there is a danger of excessive pressure developing in the refrigeration system due to the proximity of the fire. The building engineer is also recommending the use of the emergency ammonia mixer. You would know that which one of your orders below was correct about the use of the ammonia mixer?
A) The volume of water to be supplied depends upon the capacity of the system and is indicated by the size of the pipe from the Siamese or inlet to the mixer. (Pipe 1 1/4” to 2 1/2” requires a volume of 50-100 gallons of water per minute)
B) The Officer on duty with the unit supplying water shall determine the necessary pressure to provide the required volume of water.
C) Control valve boxes shall be opened by a Fire Department alarm box key. Before water is started, the ammonia valve shall be opened fully.
D) Water shall be supplied to the mixer while danger of excessive pressure exist. Water supply shall not be shut down until the ammonia valve is open.
ANSWER: B) The Officer on duty with the unit supplying water shall determine the necessary pressure to provide the required volume of water.
Regulations 11 (11.5.17)
A - 100 to 700 GALLONS OF WATER PER MINUTE
B - Correct
C - AFTER water is started, open ammonia valve fully
D - Do not shut down water supply until ammonia valve is CLOSED
- Always disperse ammonia (start with water / end with water)
As a Lieutenant working in E254 you receive a memo from the Battalion Commander. You should have known that all of the items in the memo were correct except which one?
A) When responding to an alarm, drivers may proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or stop sign but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation.
B) When turning corners, no apparatus should be driven in excess of 15 mph.
C) When responding to alarms, use one way streets against traffic for more than one block only when absolutely necessary.
D) Never attempt to pass another apparatus going in the same direction unless signaled to do sobs the Officer in command of the apparatus ahead.
E) Parkways or express highways shall never be used by apparatus responding to alarms.
ANSWER: E) Parkways or express highways shall never be used by apparatus responding to alarms. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Regulations 11 (11.11.17)
- Do not use parkways / expressways EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES WHERE THEIR USE WOULD FACILITATE RESPONSE.
As the Officer on duty, you should know the guidelines for having visitors in quarters, including visits of school children to the firehouse. Out of the choices below, which is the only one that is in accordance with department regulations?
A) Visitors shall not be permitted to remain in quarters after 2100 hrs.
B) For 3rd and 4th graders, there must be at least 1 adult for every 20 children.
C) For 5th graders, there must be at least 1 adult for every 30 children.
D) For grades below 3rd, there must be at least 1 adult for every 5 children.
ANSWER: C) For 5th graders, there must be at least 1 adult for every 30 children.
Regulations 19 (19.2.14)
“415-3020”
Below 3rd grade = 1 adult for every 4 kids
3rd / 4th grade = 1 adult for every 15 kids
5th grade and above = 1 adult for every 30 kids
Scout troops = 1 adult for every 20 kids
- Visitors no more than 1 hour (Between 0900-1700 hrs)
- Visitors in quarters no later than 2200 hrs
According to FDNY Regulations, auxiliary fire protection equipment in tunnels, bridges, towers, shafts and approaches shall be inspected when?
A) Annually during August
B) Semi-annually during March and September
C) Semi-annually during April and October
D) Semi-annually during February and August
ANSWER: C) Semi-annually during April and October
Regulations 28 (5.1)
“BOAT” Bridges / October
April / Tunnels
Subway Emergency Exits = semi annually March / September
As an Officer discussing house watch duty with new members, you were correct in all statements except which?
A) Company commanders shall arrange and maintain schedules of assignments to house watch duty and a copy of such schedules should be posted at the house watch desk.
B) In company quarters housing more than one unit, house watch duty shall be performed by members of all such units alternating monthly.
C) Firefighters 6th grade with less than 180 days of service may perform house watch only between 0900 and 1800 provided that they are monitored by an Officer or an experienced member.
D) Company commanders shall designate a suitable area in the vicinity of the house watch in which the member doing house watch shall place their PPE an equipment.
ANSWER: C) Firefighters 6th grade with less than 180 days of service may perform house watch only between 0900 and 1800 provided that they are monitored by an Officer or an experienced member. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Regulations 20.1
- 6th grade FF with less than NINETY (90) days of service may perform house watch duty between (0900 and 2400 hrs)
In which of the following situations should the company officer place an apparatus out of service.
A) Electronic siren OOS / Air horn works / warning lights work
B) Electronic siren works / Air horn works / warning lights not working
C) Apparatus has flat tire
D) Apparatus department radio is OOS
E) Choice B & C only
F) All of the above situations result in placing apparatus OOS
ANSWER: E) Choice B and C only
Regulations 13.3.8
B) Electronic siren works / Air horn works /
warning lights not working (OOS)
C) Apparatus has flat tire (OOS)
- Apparatus must have BOTH audible device AND lights to be I/S.
- Apparatus CANNOT be operated with a flat tire.
- If department radio is OOS, Division will send a citywide radio.
As a covering Lt. expecting a visit from a group of school children on the 9x6 tour, you would know which statement to be most correct?
A) Visits shall be no more than 1 1/2 hours
B) Visits shall only be between 1000 and 1400 hours
C) All school visits must be arranged through the Division
D) All personnel on duty shall remain in apparatus quarters and assist in the observance of every precaution of safety, in addition to explaining fire department routine.
ANSWER: D) All personnel on duty shall remain in apparatus quarters and assist in the observance of every precaution of safety, in addition to explaining fire department routine.
A - Visits shall be no more than ONE (1) HOUR.
B - Visits shall be between 0900-1700 hrs
C - OFFICERS ON DUTY are authorized to arrange visits
Regulations 19.2.14)
Which choice below contains correct information regarding the company journal?
A) An accurate and current company roster shall be affixed to the inside front cover.
B) Pages 500 running back to 498 is used to record training sessions.
C) Pages 497 to 495 is used to record Chief visits.
D) Company journals shall be retained for 10 years.
ANSWER: A) An accurate and current company roster shall be affixed to the inside front cover.
500 - 498 (Chief visits)
497 - 495 (Training sessions)
Company journal retained for TWENTY (20) years
Regulations (15.2.1)
Engine companies are required to carry a minimum of how many lengths of hose rolled or folded?
A) 3 lengths of 2 1/2”, 3 lengths of 1 3/4” - one of which has nozzle connected.
B) 3 lengths of 1 3/4”, 4 lengths of 2 1/2” - one of which has nozzle connected.
C) 4 lengths of 2 1/2”, 3 lengths of 1 3/4” - one of which has nozzle connected.
D) 3 lengths of 2 1/2”, 4 lengths of 1 3/4 - one of which has nozzle connected.
ANSWER: D) 3 lengths of 2 1/2”, 4 lengths of 1 3/4 - one of which has nozzle connected.
Regulations 13.2.8
- This is what is normally carried (No less than 3 of each diameter hose with an additional length of 1 3/4” with nozzle attached)
- For winter operations add SIX (6) lengths of 2 1-2”
NORMALLY
ENGINE - 4L of 1 3/4” 3L of 2 1/2”
TRUCK - 3L of 1 3/4”
WINTER OPS
ENGINE - 4L of 1 3/4” 9L of 2 1/2” (additional 6 lengths)
TRUCK - 3L of 1 3/4” 6L of 2 1/2” (add 6 lengths to rig)
According to department regulations, when shall all motors and pumps of specital unit apparatus, stored in quarters, be operated?
A) Monday 9x for 15 minutes
B) Monday 9x or 6x for 15 minutes
C) MUD for 15 minutes
D) Tuesday 9x for 10 minutes.
ANSWER: A) Monday 9x for 15 minutes
Regulations 13.2.13
- Note this does not apply to apparatus OOS awaiting repairs.
A Company Officer conducting a surveillance inspection of a 2 story mixed occupancy with a pizzeria on the 1st floor and an apartment on the 2nd floor for the possible storage of fireworks would be correct to think that?
A) All areas of the building shall be inspected.
B) If fireworks are found, an NOV should be issued.
C) If fireworks are found, the Bureau of Fire Investigation shall be notified and NYPD called to the scene for confiscation and disposal.
D) If fireworks are found, a report shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations.
ANSWER: C) If fireworks are found, the Bureau of Fire Investigation shall be notified and NYPD called to the scene for confiscation and disposal.
Regulations 12.1.9)
A - Only inspect NON LIVING AREAS
B - Issue a SUMMONS
D - Forward report to FIRE PREVENTION
A junior firefighter who is studying for Lt. asks you to articulate some correct responsibilities for Lieutenants and Captains. You state the following, however you should have corrected yourself in which point below?
A) Company Officers on duty shall immediately notify BC’s of all injuries and illnesses occurring in quarters, for necessary investigation by the BC.
B) When two or more Lieutenants are on duty in quarters housing more than one unit, they share responsibility for the discipline of all members while in quarters. The Officer senior in rank shall be primarily responsible.
C) Captains shall, when on duty in quarters housing more than one unit, be responsible for proper discipline of all members while in quarters.
D) Fire Officer’s shall report 15 minutes prior to the start of their tour in order to exchange information between the on duty Officer and the relieving Officer.
ANSWER: A) Company Officers on duty shall immediately notify BC’s of all injuries and illnesses occurring in quarters, for necessary investigation by the BC. (INCORRECT)
Regulations 10 (10.1.6, 10.2.5, 10.3.3, 10.3.4)
- Notify BC of all injuries in quarters (NOT ILLNESSES)
A junior firefighter asks you about the Ladder Pipe evolution. You make the following correct points about the Aerial Ladder pipe evolution except which one?
A) Ladder pipes shall be controlled from the base of the Ladder.
B) In the event that the ladder pipe becomes temporarily inoperable from the base, the ladder may be climbed in order to correct the position of the ladder pipe, provided that the Aerial Ladder is adjusted to the proper angle.
C) With water flowing and a man climbing the Aerial, the correct angle of the ladder will be when the horizontal distance between the tip of the Aerial and the center of the turntable is between 15’ to 25’ (70 to 80 degree angle)
D) No one shall be permitted to climb an Aerial with the tip of the ladder in an unsupported position, no exceptions.
ANSWER: D) No one shall be permitted to climb an Aerial with the tip of the ladder in an unsupported position, no exceptions. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Regulations 11 (11.4.12)
- EXCEPT IN EXTREME EMERGENCIES
According to Department Regulations, which of the following is the only correct choice?
A) Fire Officers shall report for duty 15 minutes prior to the start of their tour to exchange information between the on duty officer and the relieving officer. Should an alarm occur within that 15 minute period, the officer on duty shall respond to that alarm.
B) When responding to an alarm, drivers must make a full stop before proceeding past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal or stop sign.
C) When turning corners, no apparatus may be driven in excess of 15 mph.
D) Never attempt to pass another apparatus going in the same direction unless signaled to do so by the chauffeur in command of the apparatus ahead.
ANSWER: C) When turning corners, no apparatus may be driven in excess of 15 mph.
Regulations 10
A - RELIEVING OFFICER shall take in alarm
B - SLOW DOWN as necessary (don’t have to make full stop)
C - Turning corners (no more than 15 mph) Snow chains (apparatus no faster than 30 mph)
D - OFFICER IN COMMAND of apparatus ahead signals to pass
All of the following accurately indicates proper inspection of apparatus and equipment except?
A) On Monday 9x6 tours, special unit apparatus stored in quarters must operate their motors and pumps for at least 15 minutes.
B) A thorough inspection of the apparatus must be conducted by the officer with the chauffeur, after the roll call.
C) Hose must be removed, cleaned and repacked in the Spring and Fall but tested annually.
D) Masks must be inspected prior to the 0900 and 1800 roll calls, upon return to quarters after use, and operating test and inspection conducted immediately prior to the start of MUD.
ANSWER: D) Masks must be inspected prior to the 0900 and 1800 roll calls, upon return to quarters after use, and operating test and inspection conducted immediately prior to the start of MUD. INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Regulations 13 ( 13.3.29)
- Masks each day, immediately AFTER 0900 and 1800 roll calls.
- PRIOR to the start of MUD.
You are about to wrap up your day at E313, however you are awaiting relief for a covering officer when you receive a response for a structural fire. After transmitting a 10-18 for a 10-26, you return to quarters at 1805 hours. Which flagging column entry should you use when recording this type of response in the company journal?
A) OT
B) CV
C) SP
D) OM
ANSWER: C) SP
Regulations 10 (10.3.4)
Company Journal page 11
It’s almost lunch time when you receive a ticket for a car fire. After extinguishing the fire, you transmit a 10-18 for a 10-24 and you also transmit a 10-41-3. You would know that which action from the list below is correct?
A) The IC shall attempt to notify the owner.
B) If notification of the owner is not possible, the dispatcher shall be requested to inform the police communications bureau of the make, model, license number and location of the vehicle.
C) Do not perform the actions listed in choices A and B
D) Taking actions A and B would be correct in this situation.
ANSWER: C) Do not perform the actions listed in choices A and B
Regulations 11 (11.3.15)
*Fire OTHER THAN an abandoned derelict vehicle or when 10-41-3 is given, you would perform choices A and B
“MMLL” Make / Model / License # / Location (give for reg. car fire)
As a brand new Lt. you should know that all of the following points below regarding Regulations chapter 13 are correct except which one?
A) Engine companies shall carry no less than 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose and no less than 3” of 1 3/4” hose rolled or folded. Additionally each Engine shall ensure that an extra length of 1 3/4” hose with nozzle attached is stored in the apparatus.
B) Ladder companies shall carry no less than 3 lengths of 1 3/4” hose rolled or folded.
C) Each Monday on the 9x6 tour, the company commander shall order the operation of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in quarters for 10 minutes.
D) When procuring the meal, companies will be limited to their first due area and must complete this task within 45 minutes.
ANSWER: C) Each Monday on the 9x6 tour, the company commander shall order the operation of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in quarters for 10 minutes. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)
Regulations 13 (13.2.13)
- FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES