Shit I Got Wrong On Ltquestions (Brooklyn Package) Flashcards
NYCT doors can be opened with a ___ key. Doors equipped with these locks can be identified by the ___ colored lockset and firefighters helmet symbol affixed to the door. If one of these doors are forced units are to forward a report to the Chief of Ops and notify PTSU via EMAIL with Box number, Station name and room number along with the particulars of the incident. The locks can be found on elevator and escalator machine room doors in the NYCT system
1620
Red
The MSA Altair digital gas meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every ___ seconds to alert the user that the meter is operating.
30
For a fire in an OLT or NLT, special call an extra engine and truck for fire on ___ floors. If progress is not made on at least one floor in a short period of time transmit a 2nd alarm
2
Does the Medical officer have to be notified for a member exposed to a Non-Biological hazardous substance with or without symptoms?
No
The unit designation shall be marked within ___ inches of each butt. The numerical length of a ladder shall be marked on the side of the rails within ___ inches of the end of the ladder.
18
12
Can cards will be issued to ladder companies, rescue companies, and any other unit that uses gasoline for saws, tools, etc. When using the can card to purchase gas, enter what number for the odometer reading?
99999
What is the flagging column entry for Heating Fuel?
F
Can the sensit combustible gas detector detect CO? How long does recharge take and what color will it illuminate when fully charged? A fully charged battery can supply how many hours of continuous use?
No
2-5 hours
Will illuminate green when fully charged
20 hours
DOT classifies chemicals into 9 numerical categories. What are they?
“Every Good Lieutenants Standard Operating Procedures Requires Coordinated Members:
- Explosives
- Compressed Gasses
- Flammable Liquids
- Flammable Solids
- Oxidizers
- Poisons
- Radioactive material
- Corrosives
- Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
If a relocated unit does not receive a teleprinter response message, the lock combination can be obtained through the dispatcher. What is the correct method of obtaining the combination in order of preference?
- Use a nearby ERS box
2. Use an outside public telephone
What is the minimum distance to adhere to from Lithium Ion containers/cabinets? What is the minimum distance from container/cabinet exhaust opening?
50ft radius
100ft radius from exhaust
Do NYCHA Elevator Machinery room keys have a serial number?
No
Do you have to evacuate tenants for CO readings between 9 and 100 ppm?
No, you recommend evacuation, greater than 100ppm you must begin evacuation.
The first responders bridge manual is comprised of two stand-alone manuals, a Field Guide and a Risk Management guide. What color is each?
Field Guide - Green
Risk Management Guide- Red
For fires in traditional PD’s built of ordinary wood frame construction, when there is no ceiling to provide protection, therefore exposing structural components, failure can occur within how many minutes?
20 minutes
For fires in traditional PD’s built of ordinary/wood frame construction, depending on the duration and intensity of fire, the size of the structural components, and the type of construction involved, the amount of time before collapse occurs is generally estimated to be?
An hour
In PD’s constructed with lightweight materials, when fire extends from the buildings contents to its structural components, collapse may occur within?
5-10 minutes
Upon arrival at an operation, the designated Systems Control Unit should report to who?
Logistics section chief, if not on scene report to IC
Size of cockloft in a Brownstone
2 to 3 feet
Procedure for starting a fire pump in a High-Rise building
CLOSE knife switch
CLOSE circuit breaker
PUSH starting button
MOVE selector lever
At a Rowframe fire where the building is fully involved and there is fire in the exposures, a “holding operation” will be implemented. In this situation, where is the first line stretched?
Into the fire building through the front door
Concerning a TL, a difference of over 5 1/2 feet from front to rear of the apparatus is approximately a ___ % slope
15
The blitzfire oscillating monitor is designed for a maximum inlet pressure of ___ psi
175
Who will mitigate the emergency inside a steam generating plant?
Plant personnel
When stored properly Universal Gold 1%-3% AR-AFFF will remain effective for how many years? Is it freeze/thaw stable? Can it be generated with salt water?
25 years
Yes
Yes
If an emergency develops which requires the immediate withdrawal of the nozzle team, the officer or other member aware of the situation should indicate the fact by using ___ strong slaps on the shoulder of the members and then pull them in the direction of retreat. How many slaps on the back to open/close nozzle. Can the officer pull on the arm or nozzle to direct the stream?
4
1 or 2
Yes
The subway emergency key that opens the standard emergency exit is in what shape?
Triangle
In the company journal pages 500 running back to 498 are for? 497 back to 495 are for? 494 running backwards as necessary are for?
Chiefs visits
Company drills
Battalion MASK depot for MSU members and chief officers
Access to roof at a row-frame
1st aerial
2nd aerial
An adjoined building (not the immediate adjoining building)
The CO meter emits a visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration if the CO in the atmosphere exceeds ___ ppm and a visual and high audible warning with a fast vibration is given if the CO in the atmosphere exceeds ___ ppm
35
100
At an OLT fire what size-up factor will determine the severity of the life hazard and intensity of the fire?
Occupancy
Response to ERS boxes varies with the time of day. When a caller from an ERS box fails to make verbal contact with a dispatcher between ___ hrs and ___ hrs, ONE engine is dispatched. At other times the policy is “no contact, no response”
2300 to 0800
To shut valves on the Buckeye pipeline utilize the appropriate wrench to turn the valve clockwise ___ full turns (___ half turns). The only exceptions are the valves located on the shippers lines extending from the Long Island City terminal which require ___ full turns (___ half turns)
42 full turns (84 half turns)
24 full turns (48 half turns)
If the address that you are responding to for a fire/emergency is not a CIDS building but is on the same side of the street and within ___ house numbers of a CIDS building, the computer will identify the CIDS building to the Borough Dispatcher.
3
Hurricane season for the eastern Atlantic region is June 1st to November 30th. There are many other dates that are important to the Fire Department. Requisitioning for supplies shall commence on? Items not received by ___ 1st shall be called to the attention of the Division Storm Ops Coordinator. NYC is most at risk of being affected by a hurricane between ___ and ___
March 1st
May 1st
August and October
You should establish an exclusion zone how many feet from the point of release? Restrict entry of responder for at least __ min to __ hr to allow the biological agent to settle
300
30min to 1hr
Cold Water Rescue Hand Signals
- 1 hand placed on top of the rescuers head indicates?
- 1 arm waving in the air?
Rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore
Stop pulling
If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, the ideal length of the electrical cord should be __ft or less
50
Heigh of cockloft in Rowframes?
Vary in height from One foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in
The apparatus Collision report (CD 19) shall be forwarded by the apparatus operator/officer within how many days of the collision/incident
4 (96 hours)
Which company is required to shut the utilities at a collapse?
2nd Ladder Company
The company number and individual disk number shall be marked in black on one side of the disk or both?
One side
What unit shall also take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit until relieved by another designated unit?
Lobby Control Unit
During a pin job the engine officer shall take how many CFR FF’s to the accident with trauma bag and cervical collar while the rest of the members stretch a precautionary line?
2
Portable Ladder Weight Capacities
Collapsible ladders
Extension ladders (27’ to 35’)
Roof, straight, and extension ladders (26’ or less)
Up to a 300lb load
Up to a 600lb load
Up to a 500lb load
True or false:
In Under River Rail Tubes sound-powered phone jacks are located at stand-pipe outlets (every 200 feet)
True
Who shuts utilities at a taxpayer fire?
First Due Ladder Company
Can the Ladder Company officer at a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer order the removal of the front store windows?
No, must be approved by the IC
What chemical agent has an odor of garlic?
Blister Agents
What chemical agent has a fruit odor?
Nerve agents
What chemical agent has an odor of burnt almonds
Blood agents
What chemical agent has an odor of Chlorine or grass
Choking agents
Division Commanders shall ensure that non-standpipe buildings where ___ hose may be used are entered into CIDS
1 3/4
What is the most correct way to make a notification of an on-duty injured member? Can the name or unit number of a member with a minor injury be transmitted to the dispatcher after requesting a Mixer-Off?
Via Dept radio to the Borough Dispatcher requesting mixer off without transmitting the name or unit number of member
Yes
What is the minimum staffing need to operate as a SOC Support Ladder Company
1 trained officer or acting officer and 3 trained ff’s
What is the most common type of peaked roof found in private dwellings of lightweight construction
The open-web lightweight wood truss
The EDSCBA will provide the wearer with up to ___ hours of breathable air
4
What are the dimensions of the Fire Window Blanket? Can it cover two windows and be deployed from two floors above?
10’x12’
Yes
The 4th due ladder company at a 10-76 shall be assigned to operate on the upper floors and to initiate the search of what stairwell?
Attack
True or false:
For brownstone fires, in most cases, taking the ladder through the SECOND floor (parlor floor) of an adjoining brownstone and passing it out the rear window to another member in the yard below is faster than using the fire building
True
During a suspected chemical attack in an underground transit system, which company is responsible to inform the second arriving ladder company and IC if victims collapse on their way from the subway exit to the gross decon area?
1st due engine
The placement of an aerial ladder apparatus is dependent on the following conditions. Acronym: FISH
Frontage
Immediate Rescue
Heat/smoke/fire
Street/area conditions
For a fire in a Rowframe when two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft, the need for a second alarm must be what?
CONSIDERED
When used for ventilation purposes, what tools must be placed in the TL bucket? Acronym: SLASH
Saw LSR Axe Six foot hook Halligan
Who comprises the IC’s Incident Command Staff as per the Incident Command System? Acronym SIL
Safety
Information
Liaison
Can a member ever enter the water without a Cold Water Suit, or waders and a PFD?
No never
True or false:
When the Water Rescue company is an engine company, they will transport the flat bottom boat and a neighboring Engine company will be dispatched to assist in operations?
True
True or false:
When the water rescue company is a ladder company, an engine company will be dispatched to transport the flat bottom boat. Priority will be given to dispatching the engine that is quartered with the ladder company, when available
True
The eed is a yellow, ___ft long device with steps on the front and a flat surface on the backside. A non-skid surface is applied to both sides. Each unit weights approximately ___lbs
7
42
Keys to remove the eeds are located where?
At EVERY token booth
When requesting handle talkie recordings who do you fax the request form to? What channels can you request recordings of?
Directly to the HT recording unit
Primary and secondary tactical channels
For a top floor fire, in a Mill Loft building, who brings the saw to the roof?
2nd Due roof ff
The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is ABOVE what floor?
6th
When conditions permit, the engine officer may order a fog or broken stream directed out a window in the fire area to assist in removal of heat and smoke conditions. The stream is directed out the selected window with the nozzle held how many feet from the window?
4-5 feet
The aerial ladder shall be placed how far from a building to insure a proper climbing angle?
25 to 35 feet
To operate as a Decon engine the company shall be staffed with a minimum of?
1 trained officer or trained acting officer and 3 trained ff’s
Have Decon Engines and regular ladder companies been issued Met-LX and LITH-X extinguishers?
No
You have just been designated the “Roll Call Officer”. Where should you conduct the emergency roll call?
Away from the command post. This will reduce radio feedback
According to the departments ICS manual, the number of resources in a TASK FORCE should be limited to ___ for control purposes
5
As the IC in charge of a “structural fire” in a PD constructed of lightweight material, you would be most correct to special call an extra?
Engine
At MUD, the ventilation fans shall be started and run at full RPM for how long? The run time for these fans is how long? They shall be inspected when?
5 minutes
2 to 3 hours
Daily at the start of the 9x6 tour
PA/ARFF crash trucks carry how many feet of 1 3/4 hose? When supplying water to the PA/ARFF trucks FDNY ECC’s shall not exceed how much PSI discharge pressure?
200
80 psi
You just went 10-84 for a Class 3 alarm involving a private dwelling. Upon further investigation, you suspect a possible illegal drug factory inside. You approach with caution and request the response of Haz-Mat 1. In addition to Haz-Mat 1, who else should you notify? (2 agencies)
PD and Dept of Health
In an upper floor fire at a cast iron loft type building, who notifies the IC if there is a straight run stairs?
1st due ladder officer
Location of shipping papers: Ships: Aircraft: Railroad: Truck:
Ships - Cargo Manifest (kept by master or first mate)
Aircraft - Air Bill (kept by pilot)
Railroad - Waybill (carried by conductor)
Truck - Bill of Lading (kept in cab within reach of driver)
The teleprinter emergency power should be tested when?
On the first of every month
In regards to High Rise MD’s, when do you have to include sprinklers on the CIDS card
When the sprinklers are located in OTHER THAN BELOW GRADE AREAS
True or false:
The tools that may be used to remove a windshield include the windshield saw, a sawzall, the BELUGA auto glass knife, or an ax
True
With the detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND), responding units shall not enter the area of detonation for at least ___ min
15
Water supplied to the base of a TL should be between ___ to ___ psi. When utilized, a relay pumper adjacent to the TL should have at least ___ psi intake pressure with water flowing?
200 to 250psi
80 psi
The fuel tank on the portable power saw is sufficient for how many minutes of continuous operation?
20 to 30
When describing minimum response on a CIDs card how should it look?
MINRESP 32
The 3 signifies engines, the 2 signifies ladders
Portable ladders placed on one beam, elevated to the ___ level on supports and properly secured, can act as a barrier to civilian pedestrian traffic near a hazardous condition or fire operation.
WAIST LEVEL
Hydrant selected for ILP must be on a ___ inch or larger main. Not more than ___ lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line. When the intake pressure drops below ___ psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.
6
6
15
According to the Departments Arson guidelines, material arranged to start and feed an initial fire is know as a?
Plant
Materials arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy are called
Trailers
In regards to arson, gasoline, kerosene, turpentine, alcohol, paint thinners, cut or disconnected gas lines are known as
Accelerants
In regards to arson, mechanical, chemical, or electrical means used to initiate a fire are known as
Ignition devices
In regards to arson, the clean or unburied area left by stock, furniture, contents, etc covering shelves, floors, or other combustible areas are know as
The protected area
On the Iroquois pipeline, there is a buried manual valve designated E13A-1 outside the meter/regulating station at Food Center Drive. How many full turns does this valve require to close?
213
In the event a call to the dispatcher is not acknowledged in ___ seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call, but not more than ___ attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the 3rd call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit (another ___ attempts). Still if no acknowledgement, assume a problem with the Borough Frequency and switch to ___ frequency. If unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the Borough or citywide dispatcher by telephone
30 seconds
3 attempts
3 attempts
Citywide
In regards to relief at change of tours, units operating within ___ mile of the location of operations shall proceed on foot, or utilize public transportation, if available.
1/3
A steam manhole cover compared to sewer and electric manhole covers can be identified how?
Two round manhole covers placed in pairs over a concrete slab
In regards to PD’s. Units operating a hoseline to extinguish a fire on the exterior of a building should sweep the stream across the face of the building
Starting at the TOP
True or false?
During a radiological incident/emergency, members can reduce unnecessary exposure to radiation by taking the minimum precautions prior to initiating operations. This means each member shall carry an APR and adapter in case SCBA tank gets depleted, EACH MEMBER shall carry a dosimeter, and each team shall have ATLEAST ONE radiation detector (not every member)
True
ECids abbreviations: Pre-Incident Guideline Bowstring CFR Hold Major Alteration Rehabilitated Mega High-Rise
PG BWSTRG CFRH MJALT REHAB MEGA
Describe the marking for a vacant building
18” x 18” square with 2” wide lines and the color is LIME YELLOW
In the NYC subway system power removal boxes will be found ___ ft apart and the standpipe outlet valves will be found ___ ft a parts
600
200
Concerning rowframes and their construction features. They can either be ___ or ___ construction
Balloon frame or braced frame contrusction
In regards to Haz-Mat and marking the zones. What color tape is used to identify the exclusion zone (Hot Zone). What color tape is used to mark the contamination reduction zone?
Red
Yellow
At a fire in a HRFPMD who is responsible for confirming that the evacuation stairway doors have been closed on the fire floor and maintained in a closed position?
3rd due truck
When shutting a hydrant down after how many turns will you notice a decrease in flow? How many turns to completely shut it down?
12
17
In regards to poured concrete floors, 4x4 studs placed every ___ ft are an indication the floor is in its curing stage and are usually found at least ___ floors below the most recently poured floor. The fire load is created by the storage of lumber and can be found how many floors below the most recently poured floor? If no responsible person is on scene, units shall assume the most recently poured floor was poured in the last 24 hours and is indicated by 4x4 studs places every ___ ft on center
8
8
2
4
Acronym for immediate notification to BITS (ABCD)
A- Arrest/Alcohol on duty
B- Brawling among members
C- Confrontation with other agencies/confrontation (serious) with civilians
D- Dangerous Dept vehicle misuse/Drugs on duty
At a collapse operation what does 3 short blasts from an air horn signify? What company shuts the utilities at a collapse? What company ENSURES a 3 1/2” supply line is stretched to the first TL?
All units evacuation the area
2nd Due Ladder company
2nd arriving Engine
When forcing a Lexan window panel where do you place the ladder?
Place the butt of the ladder on the lexan window in the corner adjacent to the window frame
Units/individuals not assigned to a sector/group shall report directly to who?
“Command” (Or operations if staffed)
Channel 6 on the Handie Talkie is a?
Tertiary tactical channel (can be used when both the primary and secondary tactical channels are being used at a separate incident nearby)
Can positive pressure fans ever be left unattended? If negative results are encountered what should you do?
No
Throttle down the fans to IDLE and close the door to the stairwell being pressurized.
Which type of photovoltaic electrical system is typically used with larger solar panel systems and is also known as “universal mounting” because it can be installed both on rooftops as well as on the ground.
Stand-mounted
In regards to the Ogura cordless rebar cutter what is the maximum diameter tensile rebar, tensile fastening bolts, locks and treaded rebar it can cut? The support handle can be installed on either the ___, ___, or ___ side of the cutting head. Position the tool so it is at ___ degrees to the rebar to be cut. The tool has “high speed mode” and “high torque mode”. It will select the operating mode automatically, according to the work load. The mode indicator, located on the handle, will light up when the tool is in “high torque mode”
1 inch
left, right, top
90 degrees
What signal do you transmit for a confirmed BDS activation at a USPS facility? Any additional units above the initial assignment shall report where?
10-80
Pre-designated FD staging area
In regards to a Toyota RAV 4. Vehicle or battery pack fires can be extinguished with copious amounts of ___. Vehicle or battery pack fires can be extinguished by using a Class ___ powder extinguishing agent. Can you use water if the vehicle is connected to a charging device? While extinguishing the fire, members are not to cut or touch (if exposed) the wires wrapped in the ___ colored harness
Water
Class D
No
Orange
In regards to New Law Tenements and firewalls
1930-1940
After 1940
1930-1940 (firewalls required to be carried to the underside of the roof-boards.
After 1940 (Top of the roof boards)
When can the roof man leave the roof or floor above in a HRFPMD
When the IC states the fire is “probably will hold” or the IC informs the members to either evacuate the roof or that their services on the roof are no longer required
Members operating the TL nozzle in the bucket should note pressure variations on the Stang nozzle gauge. With a relief valve setting of 250psi, nozzle pressure generally should not exceed how many psi?
100
What is the “minimum safe operating distance” for applying water on live 345 kV electrical components when using a 30 degree or greater fog stream?
25 feet
Is natural gas slightly or significantly lighter than air?
Significantly
Medium and low pressure natural gas distribution mains are made of what?
Steel, plastic, or cast iron
Exterior Gas Service valves control the supply of gas to meters installed on the ____ of buildings. If an exterior gas service valve is present is a curb valve/service valve required? Head of service valves control the supply of gas to meters installed on the ___ of buildings
Outside
No
Inside
Size of cockloft in a taxpayer?
Brownstones?
Rowframes?
4 inches to more than 6 ft
2 to 3 ft in height
1 ft to a height tall enough for a man to stand it
In regards to vehicle extrication what is the rule of 5/10/20?
5 inches from SIDE airbags
10 inches from DRIVER airbags
20 inches from PASSENGER airbags
In regards to stranded workers at a scaffold incident, SSL companies should lower what size/type rope to attach to their harness?
1/2 inch kermantle rope
National Grid Main valves can be identified by an ID number stamped where?
Con Edison Main valves can be identified how?
On the NORTH SIDE of the collar UNDERNEATH the cover, indicating these are not curb valve/service valves
A tag inside of the valve housing with an ID number, indicating these are not curb valve/service valves
What color is the label where the expiration date is found on the Air-Purifying respirator
Olive Green
The natural gas curb valve/service valve is usually covered with a ___ x ___ SQUARE or ROUND, BRITTLE CONCRETE or STEEL cover which may be sitting on top of a PLASTIC or WOODEN plate.
4x4
Apparatus seat belts should be checked?
Each tour
Immediately after roll call, company officers, accompanied by the chauffeur should inspect and examine the units apparatus. During this inspection, the company officer shall discuss these topics (3)
General response routes and any modifications to normal routes
Road and weather conditions
Dangerous areas or intersections
Peck vents are installed on systems supplied by ___ or ___ pressure to vent excess gas to the exterior if the service regulator fails. They may have a ___ cap
MEDIUM or HIGH pressure
Red
During a Haz-Mat incident the Safe Refuge Area can be found in what zone?
Warm Zone
The IC on the scene of an incident should transmit a preliminary report to the dispatcher within how many minutes? Officers of land units are not required to submit a preliminary report at what kind of incidents (3)
5
Automobile, grass, or rubbish fire outside
Do all FDNY units have the capability to operate on the TAC U channel?
Zone A, channel 13 is designated the TAC U channel. This channel transmits at how many watts?
When the TAC U channel is activated all operating units shall?
Does the yellow FAST HT have the capability to operate on the TAC U channel?
Yes
5
Remain on the primary tactical channel unless specifically instructed to switch to another channel
Yes
The Blitzfire Oscillating monitor shall be inspected how often?
The Blitzfire should be supplied with what?
Can the 2” solid stream tip be used?
Weekly
ONE 2 1/2 inch supply line
No
At gas emergencies if levels can be kept at less than 80% LEL, remove ignition sources (shut breakers, pull fuses, shut off gas appliances, etc) ONLY if what?
This can be done from an area NOT WITHIN the explosive range
Should fog streams be used to dissipate natural gas?
No
A CD-73 is an
Exposure report
A Con Ed rep will be at the location of Gas Transmission System repair work to meet responding units for familiarization and to review aspects of the planned repair work. Aspects of the planned repair work that will be reviewed include the following 4 items
- Leak repair procedures and the estimated schedule of leak repair work
- Safety precautions that are being implemented
- Monitoring of conditions with gas meters at the areas of the leak and the gas system to ensure conditions have not changed.
- Street closures and any adverse impact on emergency/fire ops
Can the MSA Altair digital gas meter detect gasses other than natural gas? Should it be used to detect these other gasses?
Yes
No
All chemical agents are heavier than air except which one?
Exposure to chemical agents will result in ___ ___ (___ to ___), with the exception of ___ and ___, which will have a delayed effect
Hydrogen Cyanide
Immediate Signs, Seconds to Minutes
Mustards and Phosgene
According to ERP Add 3 (Ops at incendiary or explosive incidents) what company establishes the Triage Transfer point and assumes control until relieved by the chief?
2nd arriving engine
According to ERP Add 3 (Ops at incendiary or explosive incidents) what company is responsible for confirming the point of impact, properly position the apparatus, establish water supply, and stretch a precautionary 2 1/2 handline?
1st arriving engine
According to ERP Add 3 (Ops at incendiary and explosive incidents) what company is responsible for entering the point of impact and begin conducting a rapid assessment?
1st arriving ladder company
According to ERP Add 3 (Ops at incendiary or explosive incidents) what company is supposed to report to the triage transfer point and assist in the removal of patients to either Treatment areas or the transportation sector?
2nd arriving ladder
How often is routine maintenance conducted on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal?
Quarterly
How often should the spikes on the ground base of the Akron New Yorker multiversal be inspected? If the flats on the end of the spikes exceed ___ in diameter the spikes must be sharpened.
After each use
1/16”
On the Toyota RAV 4 electric car where are the batteries located?
Drivers side rear passenger footwell
The correct action level at a radiological event is what? The hotline defining the hot zone should be established at a rate of what?
1 mR/hr
2 mR/hr
When shall the reflective/fluorescent safety vests be donned?
Prior to leaving the apparatus OR in an area that is blocked by an apparatus and protected from vehicular traffic
At times, a company officer may be directed to have a premises secured with a padlock as directed by the BC. These locks can be used in a COMMERCIAL occupancy where a very ___ fire or emergency occurred. Upon return to qtrs the ___ shall be notified of the securing of the premises for entry on the secured premises list. Upon return to qtrs, journal entries shall be made and the key to the lock placed where?
Minor
Dispatcher
Secure place on the APPARATUS selected by the officer on duty
Pulleys on ext ladders usually have a ball bearing center that requires 1 to 2 drops of oil ___ a year. On all ladders, plain candle wax or paraffin shall be applied every ___ months to all contacting surfaces of multiple section ladders to ensure smooth operation. Apply the candle wax or paraffin where there is contact between rungs, guides or side rails. Grease is normally used only for internally guided aluminum truss ladders. The grease shall be cleaned from the guiding grooves, and they shall be recoated ___ year, or when the grease has dried out and is no longer an effective aid to sliding
Once
3
Each
When the IC of a fire decides to transition to an exterior attack he will transmit an urgent in this manner “URGENT-URGENT-URGENT, command to all units, URGENT ___ OUT, we are transitioning to an exterior attack
Back
Correct procedure for starting the fire pumps in a High Rise Office building. (CCPM)
Close knife switch
Close Circuit breakers
Push starting button
Move selector lever
The Search assessment marking system is a ___ x ___ marking that when completed will form the letter X. What information goes in each of the quadrants?
2x2
L- FDNY Company or Team designation
T- Time and date that the company/team personnel left the structure
R- Personal hazards to units/teams
B- number of live and/or expired victims still inside the structure/area
One 45 minute cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2” hose in approximately ___ minute. The apparatus air outlet can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2” hose in approximately ___ minute. Can you fill hose directly from an SCBA cylinder? What fitting must be used?
1
1
No
Hansen
What is the primary objective of the Chemical Protective Company?
Perform rescue operations of NON-AMBULATORY victims in the contaminated area or Exclusion zone.
While operating retractable bollards if the key is not placed in the key switch and turned within ___ seconds after opening the control box door, the system will switch to Tamper Mode.
30
When operating at a Haz-Mat incident, the first two ladder companies on scene will break into two teams each. What are these teams responsible for? (HIAD)
L1 team 1- Hazard ID
L1 team 2- Information resources
L2 team 1- Assist site assessment
L2 team 2- Define initial exclusion zone
True or false. When the fire is on the first floor of a 2 story taxpayer, operations will be similar to those in 1 story taxpayers and ventilation holes cut on upper floors can provide venting for areas below and facilitate other operations?
True
In regards to the ladder pipe, even after confirmation of the withdrawal of members from the area, as a warning, sweep the stream ___ across and into the windows without hesitating or stopping.
Horizontally
True or false: At a taxpayer fire when the fire has control of the cockloft and the need for exposure protection is critical, position the 1st engine to utilize the deck pipe. In-line pumping will give good positioning and allow room for placement of a TL?
True
True or false. At a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer WHEN exposures are not an immediate problem, then the 1st line should be stretched into the store under the main body of fire and operated to extinguish the fire.
True
True or false: When the fire has control of the cockloft of a taxpayer, and the need for exposure protection is critical, the 2nd engine should assist the first engine with the initial line. When staffing and conditions permit, the 2nd engine should stretch a line into another seriously exposed building/occupancy and operate into the cockloft to confine and extinguish the fire. It may be advisable to skip stores in order to confine a cockloft fire
True
In regard to the NFPA 704 diamond the left diamond is what? Top diamond? Right diamond? And bottom diamond
Left- Blue (Health Hazard)
Top- Red (Flammability)
Right- Yellow (Reactivity)
Bottom- White (Special Hazards)
Health Hazard or Blue Section 4 3 2 1 0
4- Deadly 3- Extreme Danger 2- Hazardous 1- Slightly hazardous 0- normal material
Reactivity Hazard or Yellow Section 4 3 2 1 0
4- May detonate 3- Shock and Heat may detonate 2- Violent chemical change 1- unstable if heated 0- stable
Flammability Hazard or Red Section 4 3 2 1 0
4- Flash Point below 73 degrees 3- Flash Point below 100 degrees 2- Flash Point above 100 degrees, not exceeding 200 degrees 1- above 200 degrees 0- will not burn
Special Information or White Section OX W with a slash through it ACID ALK COR
Oxidizer Use No water Acid Alkali Corrosive
At a collapse what does 3 short blasts (1 second each) mean?
Evacuate the area
At a collapse what does one long blast mean (3 seconds)
Cease operations, all quiet
At a collapse what does 1 long and 1 short blast mean?
Resume operations
True or false: In regard to Loft type buildings. Synthetic walls are low level windows that provide excellent openings for access, egress, ventilation, and hose stream/foam delivery. Synthetic walls may be covered with cast-iron plating, metal grilling, masonry or plywood for security reasons
True
During an Under River rail operation, which is the primary method for moving patients and equipment?
Rail Carts
The following equipment shall be assembled in readiness and placed on company apparatus when snow or ice emergency is imminent or Phase A or B established.
Acronym: LIGHT SNOW STILL CAUSES VICIOUS HAZARDS
Lengths (atleast 6) of 2 1/2” hose Shovels (2) Salt/Sand Chains/links/link tool Vehicle recovery strap Hydrant connection
Which unit is responsible for shutting the utilities at a private dwelling fire?
2nd arriving ladder
What is the length of rope located within the “Throw Bag” in the water safety kit?
75 feet
A visual inspection of portable ladders shall be made ___, and also after use, to determine their condition and serviceability. Company commanders shall cause a thorough inspection of portable ladders ___
Weekly
Monthly
Drills and training schedules concerning winter ops shall be initiated each year during the month of? Requisitioning of supplies shall commence on? Items on requisition not received by ___ shall be called to the attention of Division coordinators
October
July 1st
October 1st
When a member, on or off duty, suffers a heart attack or suspected heart attack, the officer on duty in his/her unit must forward a report to BHS showing in detail the work and activity records of the member. These records shall reflect how many hours prior to the attack?
72
Under unified command departments act as ___ ___. The operation is direct from ___ command post
One Organization
One
CORE 100
“STAIRS MAN STAIRS MAN”
C- LCC is to take a position at the bottom of subway entrance stairs, if token booth is within 50 YARDS of STAIRS to street, contact train dispatcher through the clerk, relay booth phone number to ladder officer
0- OV FF is to take a position at the foot of the stairs leading to the platform if it is within 50 yards of the LCC (MAN)
R- Roof FF is to take a position 50 yards from the STAIRS on the platform for relay
E- Engine Officer is to take a position 100 YARDS (line of sight) from Roof FF (Man)
Additional HT equipped members every 100 yards if necessary
On straight and extension ladders do night climb higher than the ___ rung from the top
Third
When requesting an ambulance, companies must provide certain information to the dispatcher for relay to EMS. What info must they provide
Acronym: Chris And Charlie Can Play Rugby
CUPS status Age Chief Complaint CPR initiated Pulse Respiratory
Regarding Floor Jack: Minimum lifting height is ___ inches to a maximum of ___ inches. ___ pumps of the lever to achieve maximum height. If using the floor jack on rough or soft surface (grass, dirt, rocks, etc) you must?
3.5, 18
5
Provide a suitable base of support
A SPT wire reel consists of a ___ foot long wire wound around the reel inside a plastic case, with a ___ foot long fixed wire coming out. A ___ key is attached to each headset to gain access to SPT jacks in the NYCT system.
There is usually no connection from one SPT system to another (e.g. from a “street to station” system to a “street to tunnel” system). Headsets are preferred for use throughout the NYC Transit System, due to the high noise levels that may be encountered.
400ft
3ft
1620
If water relay is necessary, the ___ or ___ connection is connected from a hydrant to the supply pumper
10’ soft connection
35’ hydrant connection
In regards to pouring concrete floors, floors are poured?
Every other day
Concerning Cell sites: Antennas may not extend higher than ___ feet about the height of the roof or parapet on the roof, or ___ feet above any penthouse or bulkhead, if placed on such penthouse or bulkhead.
Six
Six
Regarding cell sites: True or false: Roof-mounted gas generator piping may extend via the exterior or interior vertical arteries. The interior arteries may create possible channels for smoke and/or fire travel
True
Regarding Cell sites: Special call an additional ___ and ___, if the CELL SITE installation is INVOLVED. These additional units can be used for ___ ___, ___ ___, and ___ ___
Engine and Ladder
Power removal, roof ops, and handline placement
Regarding Cell Sites: Ensure ___ ___ response on the initial alarm for a reported fire in these buildings
Tower Ladder
M2 cars on the New Haven line of the Metro North are the only cars operated by Metro-North with transformers containing PCB’s. There are approximately 200 such railroad cars. How can they be identified? How many pantographs are there? M2 cars always operate in pairs, one “A” car is an ___ numbered car, having a pantograph is coupled to a “B” car, and ___ numbered car having no pantograph
Orange stripe on each side of the car and pantograph on the roof of the “A” car
1 pantograph for every 2 cars
Even
Odd
Conditions indicative of a MAJOR gas emergency
Acronym: 10-20 MISTI
- 10% LEL inside or outside
- 20% in any subsurface area
- Migrating inside
- Inoperable control valve/cannot shut off control valve
- SERIOUS damage to components
- Gas present in TWO subsurfaces (doesn’t matter the amount)
- Inside wall/void
In regards to the FDNY Metro Card: who is responsible for making sure its taken off rig and placed on spare rig? After each ___ ___, the officer on duty shall record an entry in the company journal stating that the Metro Card is accounted for and on apparatus. When a Metro card is reported lost, stolen or damaged, the officer on duty shall immediately notify who? When lost or stolen what two reports must be filed?
Officer
Roll Call
FDNY resource center
Police and lost property reports
Immediate notification to BITS (4)
- On duty incidents involving possession or use of drugs/alcohol
- Physical altercations among members, serious confrontations with civilians, DANGEROUS misuse of Dept vehicles
- Arrest of Dept employees
- On duty confrontations between Dept members and members of PD or other government agencies who may lead to possible discipline
TOURLY Maintenance of apparatus
Acronym: Fuel SAL LPS
Fuel- fill fuel tank SAL- Sirens, Air Horns, Lights L- Lights (non response) P- Purge Air tanks S- Seat Belts
In regards to Rescue from an aerial ladder and what victim to remove first:
Acronym: BSFD
Back Simple
Front Difficult
Fire in the back of the building remove the easy victim first, fire in the front of the building remove the difficult one first
What is the primary interoperability channel to be used with co-operating agencies in the NY region
UTAC-42D
According to the CUPS criteria a patient can be unstable or potentially unstable: what are the following?
- Inability to move any part of the body
- Poor general impression
- Responsive but unable to follow commands
- Difficulty breathing
- potentially unstable
- Unstable
- Unstable
- Unstable
In regards to Aerial Ladder rig placement
Acronym: FISHS
Frontage (if 30’ or less center of building) Immediate Rescue Smoke/Heat Heat/Fire Street Conditions
In regards to NFP tenements: Smoke may be seen issuing from the cornice upon arrival. Without investigation this cannot be taken as positive evidence that there is actually fire in the cockloft. The only valid conclusion that can be drawn is that smoke and heat are entering the cockloft. Can the cornice ever be opened for smoke?
No
In regards to NFP MD’s: A rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles or embers ascending to higher levels visible over the rooftop of the building frequently is an indication that the fire in an ___ shaft. This heated column is readily distinguished from that rising from a chimney
(Ladders 3, section 5.4.3)
Open
On a PCR what is the FDNY agency code? If unable to obtain a name what shall you enter? If patients SSN is known should you enter it? If the date of birth is documented should it be entered on the PCR?
0167
Unknown Male/Female
Yes
Yes
According to Vincent Dunn you what sounds will you hear when a LCS strikes a Brick Wall? Side Wall of a wooden building? Entering a window
Brick Wall- splattering sound
Side wall of a wooden building- Drum sound
Entering a window- distant rumble
At a radiological emergency, what would be considered the “decision dose” (whole body for the protection of major property? General Ops? Lifesaving or protection of large populations? Lifesaving for a catastrophic even?
General Ops- 5 REM
Major Property- 10 REM
Lifesaving or Protection of Large Populations- 25 REM
Lifesaving for a catastrophic Event- 50 REM
Which type of PD is typically 2.5 to 3 stories, 20’x40’ with ballon frame construction commonly found, and has a front porch area on the 1st floor with the front porch roof allowing for easy access to upper floor bedrooms.
Straight Line Colonial
When operating at a transformer fire, members and equipment must be decontaminated when exposed to certain levels of PCB’s. The correct level is what?
50 PPM or higher (Less than 50 (0-49) is considered to be non-PCB transformers)
A Mega High-Rise is any High Rise over how many feet?
800’ (85 stories)
Where in the company journal shall a current/accurate company roster be affixed?
Inside the front cover?
In regards to officers conversing with chauffeurs in response to alarms:
Acronym: SRI
Speed
Route
Info Received by radio
Sewer Manhole covers can be removed by FD personnel with the approval of who?
On Scene Chief Officer
Round, electric manhole covers can be removed by FDNY personnel only when all of the following conditions are met (3)
- Requested by an on-scene utility company worker
- Approved by an on-scene chief officer
- The cover has been determined to be free of stray voltage by the on scene utility company
Where are the manhole hooks located?
Two in the battalion vehicle
Can rectangular or square electric manhole covers ever be pulled by FD personnel?
No
Steam pressures in generating plants can be as high as ___ psi with temperatures reaching ___ degrees. Steam pressures in the buried supply piping and in supplied buildings can be as high as ___ psi and temperatures as high as ___ degrees
2000 psi, 900 degrees
170 psi, 350 degrees
Water slugs can be pushed through the piping by the steam at speeds as high as ___ mph
200
Can FDNY personnel enter a Con-Edison steam generating plant without Con-Ed personnel for any reason?
No, they may NEVER enter a Con-Ed generating plant without Con-Ed personnel
