Shit I Got Wrong On Ltquestions (Brooklyn Package) Flashcards

1
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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

A

1620

Red

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2
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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.

A

30

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3
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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

A

2

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4
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Does the Medical officer have to be notified for a member exposed to a Non-Biological hazardous substance with or without symptoms?

A

No

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5
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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.

A

18

12

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6
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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?

A

99999

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7
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What is the flagging column entry for Heating Fuel?

A

F

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8
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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?

A

No
2-5 hours
Will illuminate green when fully charged
20 hours

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9
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DOT classifies chemicals into 9 numerical categories. What are they?
“Every Good Lieutenants Standard Operating Procedures Requires Coordinated Members:

A
  1. Explosives
  2. Compressed Gasses
  3. Flammable Liquids
  4. Flammable Solids
  5. Oxidizers
  6. Poisons
  7. Radioactive material
  8. Corrosives
  9. Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
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10
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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?

A
  1. Use a nearby ERS box

2. Use an outside public telephone

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11
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What is the minimum distance to adhere to from Lithium Ion containers/cabinets? What is the minimum distance from container/cabinet exhaust opening?

A

50ft radius

100ft radius from exhaust

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12
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Do NYCHA Elevator Machinery room keys have a serial number?

A

No

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13
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Do you have to evacuate tenants for CO readings between 9 and 100 ppm?

A

No, you recommend evacuation, greater than 100ppm you must begin evacuation.

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14
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The first responders bridge manual is comprised of two stand-alone manuals, a Field Guide and a Risk Management guide. What color is each?

A

Field Guide - Green

Risk Management Guide- Red

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15
Q

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?

A

20 minutes

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16
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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?

A

An hour

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17
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In PD’s constructed with lightweight materials, when fire extends from the buildings contents to its structural components, collapse may occur within?

A

5-10 minutes

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18
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Upon arrival at an operation, the designated Systems Control Unit should report to who?

A

Logistics section chief, if not on scene report to IC

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19
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Size of cockloft in a Brownstone

A

2 to 3 feet

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20
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Procedure for starting a fire pump in a High-Rise building

A

CLOSE knife switch
CLOSE circuit breaker
PUSH starting button
MOVE selector lever

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21
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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?

A

Into the fire building through the front door

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22
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Concerning a TL, a difference of over 5 1/2 feet from front to rear of the apparatus is approximately a ___ % slope

A

15

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23
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The blitzfire oscillating monitor is designed for a maximum inlet pressure of ___ psi

A

175

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24
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Who will mitigate the emergency inside a steam generating plant?

A

Plant personnel

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25
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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?

A

25 years
Yes
Yes

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26
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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?

A

4
1 or 2
Yes

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27
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The subway emergency key that opens the standard emergency exit is in what shape?

A

Triangle

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28
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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?

A

Chiefs visits
Company drills
Battalion MASK depot for MSU members and chief officers

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29
Q

Access to roof at a row-frame

A

1st aerial
2nd aerial
An adjoined building (not the immediate adjoining building)

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30
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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

A

35

100

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31
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At an OLT fire what size-up factor will determine the severity of the life hazard and intensity of the fire?

A

Occupancy

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32
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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”

A

2300 to 0800

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33
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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)

A

42 full turns (84 half turns)

24 full turns (48 half turns)

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34
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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.

A

3

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35
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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 ___

A

March 1st
May 1st
August and October

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36
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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

A

300

30min to 1hr

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37
Q

Cold Water Rescue Hand Signals

  • 1 hand placed on top of the rescuers head indicates?
  • 1 arm waving in the air?
A

Rescuer is ready to be pulled to shore

Stop pulling

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38
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If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, the ideal length of the electrical cord should be __ft or less

A

50

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39
Q

Heigh of cockloft in Rowframes?

A

Vary in height from One foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in

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40
Q

The apparatus Collision report (CD 19) shall be forwarded by the apparatus operator/officer within how many days of the collision/incident

A

4 (96 hours)

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41
Q

Which company is required to shut the utilities at a collapse?

A

2nd Ladder Company

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42
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The company number and individual disk number shall be marked in black on one side of the disk or both?

A

One side

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43
Q

What unit shall also take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit until relieved by another designated unit?

A

Lobby Control Unit

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44
Q

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?

A

2

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45
Q

Portable Ladder Weight Capacities
Collapsible ladders
Extension ladders (27’ to 35’)
Roof, straight, and extension ladders (26’ or less)

A

Up to a 300lb load
Up to a 600lb load
Up to a 500lb load

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46
Q

True or false:

In Under River Rail Tubes sound-powered phone jacks are located at stand-pipe outlets (every 200 feet)

A

True

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47
Q

Who shuts utilities at a taxpayer fire?

A

First Due Ladder Company

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48
Q

Can the Ladder Company officer at a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer order the removal of the front store windows?

A

No, must be approved by the IC

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49
Q

What chemical agent has an odor of garlic?

A

Blister Agents

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50
Q

What chemical agent has a fruit odor?

A

Nerve agents

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51
Q

What chemical agent has an odor of burnt almonds

A

Blood agents

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52
Q

What chemical agent has an odor of Chlorine or grass

A

Choking agents

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53
Q

Division Commanders shall ensure that non-standpipe buildings where ___ hose may be used are entered into CIDS

A

1 3/4

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54
Q

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?

A

Via Dept radio to the Borough Dispatcher requesting mixer off without transmitting the name or unit number of member
Yes

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55
Q

What is the minimum staffing need to operate as a SOC Support Ladder Company

A

1 trained officer or acting officer and 3 trained ff’s

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56
Q

What is the most common type of peaked roof found in private dwellings of lightweight construction

A

The open-web lightweight wood truss

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57
Q

The EDSCBA will provide the wearer with up to ___ hours of breathable air

A

4

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58
Q

What are the dimensions of the Fire Window Blanket? Can it cover two windows and be deployed from two floors above?

A

10’x12’

Yes

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59
Q

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?

A

Attack

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60
Q

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

A

True

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61
Q

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?

A

1st due engine

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62
Q

The placement of an aerial ladder apparatus is dependent on the following conditions. Acronym: FISH

A

Frontage
Immediate Rescue
Heat/smoke/fire
Street/area conditions

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63
Q

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?

A

CONSIDERED

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64
Q

When used for ventilation purposes, what tools must be placed in the TL bucket? Acronym: SLASH

A
Saw
LSR
Axe
Six foot hook
Halligan
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65
Q

Who comprises the IC’s Incident Command Staff as per the Incident Command System? Acronym SIL

A

Safety
Information
Liaison

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66
Q

Can a member ever enter the water without a Cold Water Suit, or waders and a PFD?

A

No never

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67
Q

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?

A

True

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68
Q

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

A

True

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69
Q

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

A

7

42

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70
Q

Keys to remove the eeds are located where?

A

At EVERY token booth

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71
Q

When requesting handle talkie recordings who do you fax the request form to? What channels can you request recordings of?

A

Directly to the HT recording unit

Primary and secondary tactical channels

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72
Q

For a top floor fire, in a Mill Loft building, who brings the saw to the roof?

A

2nd Due roof ff

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73
Q

The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is ABOVE what floor?

A

6th

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74
Q

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?

A

4-5 feet

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75
Q

The aerial ladder shall be placed how far from a building to insure a proper climbing angle?

A

25 to 35 feet

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76
Q

To operate as a Decon engine the company shall be staffed with a minimum of?

A

1 trained officer or trained acting officer and 3 trained ff’s

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77
Q

Have Decon Engines and regular ladder companies been issued Met-LX and LITH-X extinguishers?

A

No

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78
Q

You have just been designated the “Roll Call Officer”. Where should you conduct the emergency roll call?

A

Away from the command post. This will reduce radio feedback

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79
Q

According to the departments ICS manual, the number of resources in a TASK FORCE should be limited to ___ for control purposes

A

5

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80
Q

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?

A

Engine

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81
Q

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?

A

5 minutes
2 to 3 hours
Daily at the start of the 9x6 tour

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82
Q

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?

A

200

80 psi

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83
Q

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)

A

PD and Dept of Health

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84
Q

In an upper floor fire at a cast iron loft type building, who notifies the IC if there is a straight run stairs?

A

1st due ladder officer

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85
Q
Location of shipping papers:
Ships:
Aircraft:
Railroad:
Truck:
A

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)

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86
Q

The teleprinter emergency power should be tested when?

A

On the first of every month

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87
Q

In regards to High Rise MD’s, when do you have to include sprinklers on the CIDS card

A

When the sprinklers are located in OTHER THAN BELOW GRADE AREAS

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88
Q

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

A

True

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89
Q

With the detonation of an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND), responding units shall not enter the area of detonation for at least ___ min

A

15

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90
Q

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?

A

200 to 250psi

80 psi

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91
Q

The fuel tank on the portable power saw is sufficient for how many minutes of continuous operation?

A

20 to 30

92
Q

When describing minimum response on a CIDs card how should it look?

A

MINRESP 32

The 3 signifies engines, the 2 signifies ladders

93
Q

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.

A

WAIST LEVEL

94
Q

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.

A

6
6
15

95
Q

According to the Departments Arson guidelines, material arranged to start and feed an initial fire is know as a?

A

Plant

96
Q

Materials arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy are called

A

Trailers

97
Q

In regards to arson, gasoline, kerosene, turpentine, alcohol, paint thinners, cut or disconnected gas lines are known as

A

Accelerants

98
Q

In regards to arson, mechanical, chemical, or electrical means used to initiate a fire are known as

A

Ignition devices

99
Q

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

A

The protected area

100
Q

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?

A

213

101
Q

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

A

30 seconds
3 attempts
3 attempts
Citywide

102
Q

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.

A

1/3

103
Q

A steam manhole cover compared to sewer and electric manhole covers can be identified how?

A

Two round manhole covers placed in pairs over a concrete slab

104
Q

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

A

Starting at the TOP

105
Q

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)

A

True

106
Q
ECids abbreviations:
Pre-Incident Guideline
Bowstring
CFR Hold
Major Alteration
Rehabilitated
Mega High-Rise
A
PG
BWSTRG
CFRH
MJALT
REHAB
MEGA
107
Q

Describe the marking for a vacant building

A

18” x 18” square with 2” wide lines and the color is LIME YELLOW

108
Q

In the NYC subway system power removal boxes will be found ___ ft apart and the standpipe outlet valves will be found ___ ft a parts

A

600

200

109
Q

Concerning rowframes and their construction features. They can either be ___ or ___ construction

A

Balloon frame or braced frame contrusction

110
Q

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?

A

Red

Yellow

111
Q

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?

A

3rd due truck

112
Q

When shutting a hydrant down after how many turns will you notice a decrease in flow? How many turns to completely shut it down?

A

12

17

113
Q

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

A

8
8
2
4

114
Q

Acronym for immediate notification to BITS (ABCD)

A

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

115
Q

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?

A

All units evacuation the area
2nd Due Ladder company
2nd arriving Engine

116
Q

When forcing a Lexan window panel where do you place the ladder?

A

Place the butt of the ladder on the lexan window in the corner adjacent to the window frame

117
Q

Units/individuals not assigned to a sector/group shall report directly to who?

A

“Command” (Or operations if staffed)

118
Q

Channel 6 on the Handie Talkie is a?

A

Tertiary tactical channel (can be used when both the primary and secondary tactical channels are being used at a separate incident nearby)

119
Q

Can positive pressure fans ever be left unattended? If negative results are encountered what should you do?

A

No

Throttle down the fans to IDLE and close the door to the stairwell being pressurized.

120
Q

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.

A

Stand-mounted

121
Q

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”

A

1 inch
left, right, top
90 degrees

122
Q

What signal do you transmit for a confirmed BDS activation at a USPS facility? Any additional units above the initial assignment shall report where?

A

10-80

Pre-designated FD staging area

123
Q

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

A

Water
Class D
No
Orange

124
Q

In regards to New Law Tenements and firewalls
1930-1940
After 1940

A

1930-1940 (firewalls required to be carried to the underside of the roof-boards.

After 1940 (Top of the roof boards)

125
Q

When can the roof man leave the roof or floor above in a HRFPMD

A

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

126
Q

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?

A

100

127
Q

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?

A

25 feet

128
Q

Is natural gas slightly or significantly lighter than air?

A

Significantly

129
Q

Medium and low pressure natural gas distribution mains are made of what?

A

Steel, plastic, or cast iron

130
Q

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

A

Outside
No
Inside

131
Q

Size of cockloft in a taxpayer?
Brownstones?
Rowframes?

A

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

132
Q

In regards to vehicle extrication what is the rule of 5/10/20?

A

5 inches from SIDE airbags
10 inches from DRIVER airbags
20 inches from PASSENGER airbags

133
Q

In regards to stranded workers at a scaffold incident, SSL companies should lower what size/type rope to attach to their harness?

A

1/2 inch kermantle rope

134
Q

National Grid Main valves can be identified by an ID number stamped where?
Con Edison Main valves can be identified how?

A

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

135
Q

What color is the label where the expiration date is found on the Air-Purifying respirator

A

Olive Green

136
Q

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.

A

4x4

137
Q

Apparatus seat belts should be checked?

A

Each tour

138
Q

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)

A

General response routes and any modifications to normal routes

Road and weather conditions

Dangerous areas or intersections

139
Q

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

A

MEDIUM or HIGH pressure

Red

140
Q

During a Haz-Mat incident the Safe Refuge Area can be found in what zone?

A

Warm Zone

141
Q

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)

A

5

Automobile, grass, or rubbish fire outside

142
Q

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?

A

Yes
5
Remain on the primary tactical channel unless specifically instructed to switch to another channel
Yes

143
Q

The Blitzfire Oscillating monitor shall be inspected how often?
The Blitzfire should be supplied with what?
Can the 2” solid stream tip be used?

A

Weekly
ONE 2 1/2 inch supply line
No

144
Q

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?

A

This can be done from an area NOT WITHIN the explosive range

145
Q

Should fog streams be used to dissipate natural gas?

A

No

146
Q

A CD-73 is an

A

Exposure report

147
Q

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

A
  1. Leak repair procedures and the estimated schedule of leak repair work
  2. Safety precautions that are being implemented
  3. Monitoring of conditions with gas meters at the areas of the leak and the gas system to ensure conditions have not changed.
  4. Street closures and any adverse impact on emergency/fire ops
148
Q

Can the MSA Altair digital gas meter detect gasses other than natural gas? Should it be used to detect these other gasses?

A

Yes

No

149
Q

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

A

Hydrogen Cyanide
Immediate Signs, Seconds to Minutes
Mustards and Phosgene

150
Q

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?

A

2nd arriving engine

151
Q

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?

A

1st arriving engine

152
Q

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?

A

1st arriving ladder company

153
Q

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?

A

2nd arriving ladder

154
Q

How often is routine maintenance conducted on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal?

A

Quarterly

155
Q

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.

A

After each use

1/16”

156
Q

On the Toyota RAV 4 electric car where are the batteries located?

A

Drivers side rear passenger footwell

157
Q

The correct action level at a radiological event is what? The hotline defining the hot zone should be established at a rate of what?

A

1 mR/hr

2 mR/hr

158
Q

When shall the reflective/fluorescent safety vests be donned?

A

Prior to leaving the apparatus OR in an area that is blocked by an apparatus and protected from vehicular traffic

159
Q

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?

A

Minor
Dispatcher
Secure place on the APPARATUS selected by the officer on duty

160
Q

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

A

Once
3
Each

161
Q

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

A

Back

162
Q

Correct procedure for starting the fire pumps in a High Rise Office building. (CCPM)

A

Close knife switch
Close Circuit breakers
Push starting button
Move selector lever

163
Q

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?

A

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

164
Q

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?

A

1
1
No
Hansen

165
Q

What is the primary objective of the Chemical Protective Company?

A

Perform rescue operations of NON-AMBULATORY victims in the contaminated area or Exclusion zone.

166
Q

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.

A

30

167
Q

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)

A

L1 team 1- Hazard ID
L1 team 2- Information resources
L2 team 1- Assist site assessment
L2 team 2- Define initial exclusion zone

168
Q

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?

A

True

169
Q

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.

A

Horizontally

170
Q

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?

A

True

171
Q

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.

A

True

172
Q

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

A

True

173
Q

In regard to the NFPA 704 diamond the left diamond is what? Top diamond? Right diamond? And bottom diamond

A

Left- Blue (Health Hazard)
Top- Red (Flammability)
Right- Yellow (Reactivity)
Bottom- White (Special Hazards)

174
Q
Health Hazard or Blue Section
4
3
2
1
0
A
4- Deadly
3- Extreme Danger
2- Hazardous
1- Slightly hazardous
0- normal material
175
Q
Reactivity Hazard or Yellow Section
4
3
2
1
0
A
4- May detonate
3- Shock and Heat may detonate
2- Violent chemical change
1- unstable if heated
0- stable
176
Q
Flammability Hazard or Red Section
4
3
2
1
0
A
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
177
Q
Special Information or White Section
OX
W with a slash through it
ACID
ALK
COR
A
Oxidizer
Use No water
Acid
Alkali
Corrosive
178
Q

At a collapse what does 3 short blasts (1 second each) mean?

A

Evacuate the area

179
Q

At a collapse what does one long blast mean (3 seconds)

A

Cease operations, all quiet

180
Q

At a collapse what does 1 long and 1 short blast mean?

A

Resume operations

181
Q

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

A

True

182
Q

During an Under River rail operation, which is the primary method for moving patients and equipment?

A

Rail Carts

183
Q

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

A
Lengths (atleast 6) of 2 1/2” hose
Shovels (2)
Salt/Sand
Chains/links/link tool
Vehicle recovery strap
Hydrant connection
184
Q

Which unit is responsible for shutting the utilities at a private dwelling fire?

A

2nd arriving ladder

185
Q

What is the length of rope located within the “Throw Bag” in the water safety kit?

A

75 feet

186
Q

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 ___

A

Weekly

Monthly

187
Q

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

A

October
July 1st
October 1st

188
Q

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?

A

72

189
Q

Under unified command departments act as ___ ___. The operation is direct from ___ command post

A

One Organization

One

190
Q

CORE 100

“STAIRS MAN STAIRS MAN”

A

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

191
Q

On straight and extension ladders do night climb higher than the ___ rung from the top

A

Third

192
Q

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

A
CUPS status
Age
Chief Complaint
CPR initiated
Pulse
Respiratory
193
Q

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?

A

3.5, 18
5
Provide a suitable base of support

194
Q

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.

A

400ft
3ft
1620

195
Q

If water relay is necessary, the ___ or ___ connection is connected from a hydrant to the supply pumper

A

10’ soft connection

35’ hydrant connection

196
Q

In regards to pouring concrete floors, floors are poured?

A

Every other day

197
Q

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.

A

Six

Six

198
Q

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

A

True

199
Q

Regarding Cell sites: Special call an additional ___ and ___, if the CELL SITE installation is INVOLVED. These additional units can be used for ___ ___, ___ ___, and ___ ___

A

Engine and Ladder

Power removal, roof ops, and handline placement

200
Q

Regarding Cell Sites: Ensure ___ ___ response on the initial alarm for a reported fire in these buildings

A

Tower Ladder

201
Q

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

A

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

202
Q

Conditions indicative of a MAJOR gas emergency

Acronym: 10-20 MISTI

A
  • 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
203
Q

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?

A

Officer
Roll Call
FDNY resource center
Police and lost property reports

204
Q

Immediate notification to BITS (4)

A
  • 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
205
Q

TOURLY Maintenance of apparatus

Acronym: Fuel SAL LPS

A
Fuel- fill fuel tank
SAL- Sirens, Air Horns, Lights
L- Lights (non response)
P- Purge Air tanks
S- Seat Belts
206
Q

In regards to Rescue from an aerial ladder and what victim to remove first:
Acronym: BSFD

A

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

207
Q

What is the primary interoperability channel to be used with co-operating agencies in the NY region

A

UTAC-42D

208
Q

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
A
  • potentially unstable
  • Unstable
  • Unstable
  • Unstable
209
Q

In regards to Aerial Ladder rig placement

Acronym: FISHS

A
Frontage (if 30’ or less center of building)
Immediate Rescue
Smoke/Heat
Heat/Fire
Street Conditions
210
Q

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?

A

No

211
Q

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)

A

Open

212
Q

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?

A

0167
Unknown Male/Female
Yes
Yes

213
Q

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

A

Brick Wall- splattering sound
Side wall of a wooden building- Drum sound
Entering a window- distant rumble

214
Q

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?

A

General Ops- 5 REM
Major Property- 10 REM
Lifesaving or Protection of Large Populations- 25 REM
Lifesaving for a catastrophic Event- 50 REM

215
Q

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.

A

Straight Line Colonial

216
Q

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?

A

50 PPM or higher (Less than 50 (0-49) is considered to be non-PCB transformers)

217
Q

A Mega High-Rise is any High Rise over how many feet?

A

800’ (85 stories)

218
Q

Where in the company journal shall a current/accurate company roster be affixed?

A

Inside the front cover?

219
Q

In regards to officers conversing with chauffeurs in response to alarms:
Acronym: SRI

A

Speed
Route
Info Received by radio

220
Q

Sewer Manhole covers can be removed by FD personnel with the approval of who?

A

On Scene Chief Officer

221
Q

Round, electric manhole covers can be removed by FDNY personnel only when all of the following conditions are met (3)

A
  1. Requested by an on-scene utility company worker
  2. Approved by an on-scene chief officer
  3. The cover has been determined to be free of stray voltage by the on scene utility company
222
Q

Where are the manhole hooks located?

A

Two in the battalion vehicle

223
Q

Can rectangular or square electric manhole covers ever be pulled by FD personnel?

A

No

224
Q

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

A

2000 psi, 900 degrees

170 psi, 350 degrees

225
Q

Water slugs can be pushed through the piping by the steam at speeds as high as ___ mph

A

200

226
Q

Can FDNY personnel enter a Con-Edison steam generating plant without Con-Ed personnel for any reason?

A

No, they may NEVER enter a Con-Ed generating plant without Con-Ed personnel