SPRING 2019 WEEK 2 Flashcards

Question 1

Q

Regarding the use of the Search Rope at fire operations, which point below is correct?
(TB Rope 6 — 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 8.2)
A. Searches off the rope are not to be conducted unless approved by the Sector Chief or IC
B. Under most conditions, the number of members assigned to the Search Ropej should be
limited to four
C. A unit (other than 1
st alarm) ordered to search an area requiring the use of a Search Rope
should maintain unit integrity and perform this function with all members operating as the search
team on the search rope
D. If a company is ordered to relieve another unit at a forward point of the search, the
relieving company should enter the area to be searched with their right hand in contact with the
search rope (if possible)

Question 2

Q

Regarding the inspection and usage of the PSS, it would be incorrect to state it?
(TB Rope4 — 2.1, 2.2, 5.1.1, .5.1.2, 5.4.1, 5.4.6)
A. Is a one-time use system; after use it is to be placed out of service
B. Is only to be used as a last resort
C. Should be inspected at the start of each tour. If any doubt exists about the serviceability of
any component of the PSS, it shall be placed out of service
D. Should be repacked and inspected quarterly as part of the quarterly Safety Equipment
Inspection
E. Should be inspected after concluding operations; members should inspect the outside of the
bag for any signs of exposure to heat, defects and / or contamination

Question 3

Q

Ladder 44 returns from a 2
nd alarm fire in an H-type building where two members used
their PSS, which must both be placed out of service. Regarding the placing of the PSS out of
service, it would be incorrect to state? (TB Rope 4 — 6.9,6.15,6.16)
A. The Officer must complete an Out of Service Life Safety Equipment Report (SCF-2) and
forward it through the chain of command to the Chief of Safety
B. An investigation of the circumstances as stated in the (SCF-2) report is required by the
Battalion Chief on duty, and should be indicated in the Chiefs endorsement
C. If a firefighter is not equipped with a PSS and a response is received, the firefighter will
respond with their unit, and that member shall be counted towards that unit’s staffing, but shall
not enter or operate in an IDLH
D. When a Chief Officer or Company Officer is not equipped with a PSS, the unit they are
working in shall be placed out of service until a replacement PSS is obtained

Question 4

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

Regarding the engine operations at this fire, it would be correct to state that?
(FFP High-Rise - 9.3.IB, 9.4.1—B, E, F)
A. The first engine should remain at the Fire Sector post on the floor below the reported fire
floor, until the first ladder has verified the fire location.
B. The second engine should report to the vicinity of the standpipe outlet with a Post radio to
provide a communication link between the lobby and the fire area pending establishment of a
Fire Sector / Branch
C. The second engine officer should remain at the standpipe outlet to provide HT
communications between the standpipe outlet and the nozzle until the first hose line has been
supplied with water
D. The second engine should not enter the fire area at all, so as not to deplete their air supply

Question 5

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

The 4th
arriving ladder would be correct to think that they should? (FFP High-Rise—
8.6.1A-2, B-3, C, E, G, H, I)
A. Take the high-rise bank to gain access to the roof
B. Advise the SAE Group Supervisor of all means available for roof ventilation. Roof
ventilation shall not be initiated unless ordered by the SAE Group Supervisor
C. Conduct a primary search of floors 55-60
D. Drop down to the upper floors of the B Bank when initial operations are completed on the
upper floors of the building, unless otherwise ordered by the Incident Commander
E. Operate under control of the Fire Sector Supervisor until the SAE Group is established

Question 6

Q

BC Question - Regarding the use and operations of the Decon Shower Apparatus (DS A), it
would be incorrect to state that? (HM 15 — 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 4.3, 4.4)
A. DSA can be used to address nuisance contamination, contaminants not immediately life�threatening or residual contamination after emergency gross decon
B. A Haz-Mat Technician Unit must be present to ensure proper precautions are taken
C. The IC will give a location where the Decon Shower Apparatus should be positioned
D. The DSA should be positioned at the end of the contamination reduction corridor
E. Proper positioning of the DSA is indicated when the rear half of the apparatus is in the hot
zone behind the hotline

Question 7

Q

Ladder 157 returns from a fire where inside team members were exposed to high heat
conditions. All members then inspect their PSS equipment, and they note the following:
• The Officer’s PSS bag and harness are melted from heat exposure
• The Can FF’s PSS bag shows discoloration from heat exposure
• The Irons FF’s PSS bag shows charring from heat exposure
• The OV FF’s rope is discolored in spots indicated by dark shading to the rope
In this situation, the Officer would be correct to place the entire PSS System out of service for
which members? (TB Rope 4 — 5.3.3, 5.4.3)
A. Officer only
B. Officer and Irons
C. Officer, Can, and Irons
D. Officer, Can, Irons, and OV

Question 8

Q

A ladder company officer is deploying a Search Rope at a 10-75 for a fire in a large area
commercial occupancy. After securing the end of the Search Rope to a substantial, non-movable
object outside, he was incorrect in which action? (TB Rope 6 — 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.9)
A. He wore the bag over his shoulder, then payed out the rope keeping it taut, and maintaining
a handhold on it at all times
B. He tied the rope off at intervals to keep it taut, and also tied the rope off when he changed
direction or grade
C. He maintained the rope 6-12 inches above the ground to keep it out of water
D. When he became low on air and requested relief, there was nothing to tie off to, so he took
a few wraps around the bag with the rope

Question 9

Q

Local law 26 of 2004 was promulgated to address non-fire emergencies in Class E and
Class B Office buildings and mandates an Emergency Action Plan for these occupancies.
Regarding this local law, which point is incorrect regarding significant emergencies in these
buildings? (FFP High-Rise—3.1,4.2, 4.3 Note)
A. A Building Information Card (BIC) must be maintained at the Fire Command Station. This
BIC can be used by the FDNY IC at fires or emergencies to develop strategies or make tactical
decisions
B. A list of special needs occupants and their location in the building—who have requested
assistance if the EAP is implemented—must be maintained at the Fire Command Station
C. The IC can direct the EAP Director to make announcements to occupants as necessary
D. The use of elevators by building personnel to move occupants is not permissible if the EAP
has been implemented.

Question 10

Q

Question 11

Q

BC Question - A Battalion Chief has just operated at a 10-77 / 2
nd alarm where the Fire
Window Blanket from Ladder 134 was deployed by Engine 268. After the fire is placed under
control, the BC must perform the follow-up procedures as the Deputy Chief has another fire to
respond to. In this situation, it would be incorrect for the BC to? (TB Tools 3 — 4.1,4.2, 4.3)
A. Secure the Blanket until the arrival of the Safety Battalion or their designee
B. If the Safety Battalion is not available, secure the Blanket and notify R & D
C. Have the Officer of Engine 268 prepare a brief letterhead report to the Chief of Operations
via the chain of command with a copy to the Chief of the Fire Academy
D. Have Ladder 134 request a replacement Blanket from R and D if it is during normal
business hours, or contact SOC at Roosevelt Island after business hours

Question 12

Q

Use the following scenario to answer questions 13 - 14:
Members are operating at a 10-75 when after the fire is controlled, they determine they
have been exposed to synthetic opioids during the firefighting operations.
13. Regarding the decontamination of the members PPE, they should? (HM 18 — 5.2)
A. Spray the bunker gear with copious amounts of water, so it will excessively drip off
B. Spray the bunker gear with just enough water to lightly wet it, so it will not excessively
drip off
C. Spray the bunker gear with a medium amount of water, so it will significantly drip off
D. Not wet the bunker gear at all. Instead, leave it dry, and have the gear removed using
techniques to prevent aerosolizing powdered contaminants

Question 13

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

The Officer of the 3
rd
to arrive Ladder Company would be correct to think that his unit
should? (FFP High Rise—8.5.IB—2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
A. Take the attack stair to the floor above, the 31st
floor, and conduct a primary search on that
floor
B. Determine which stair is the best stairway to be used for evacuating occupants and advise
the Fire Sector Supervisor of this fact
C. Check the floor above for heat, smoke, evacuation, and fire extension. Also check to
determine if there are access stairs down to the 30th
floor, or up to the 32nd floor
D. Examine all stairways for occupants and smoke condition. If difficulty is encountered
clearing the attack stair of occupants, advise the first arriving engine officer or the Fire Sector
Supervisor to withhold the attack until occupants have been safely removed

Question 14

Q

The Postal Service has Bio-Detection Systems (BDS) in various mail handling facilities
throughout NYC that will detect anthrax which has been placed in the mail. When a BDS alarm
alerts, it will be treated as a presumptive positive for anthrax. Regarding the FDNY response to
these facilities, it would be incorrect to state that? (HM 14 — 3.1, 4, 5, 6.1)
A. The FDNY mission at BDS operations is to triage, treat and decontaminate anyone that
may have been exposed to anthrax.
B. If a BDS alarm is activated, the dispatcher will alert units that they are responding to a
BDS alarm. However, units shall always verify the type of incident whenever they respond to a
USPS bulk facility in case the alarm is received from a source other than the BDS alarm
C. FDNY members in proper PPE will conduct primary and secondary searches of the facility.
D. The USPS facility will be treated as a crime scene and the FBI will take over as lead
investigators. FDNY units shall conduct operations as per AUC 317—crime scenes.

Question 15

Q

Answer questions 1-7 based on the following scenario:
First alarm units respond to a 10-76 for fire on the 22nd
floor of a 56-story High Rise Office
building in January on a cold winter night. There are 3 elevator banks in the building: the
A Bank serves floors 1-19; the B Bank serves floors 19-38: the C Bank serves floors 38-56.
There are access stairs from floors 25-27. There is a positive stack effect in this building, so
there is no smoke condition on the floors below, allowing the Fire Sector and Forward
Staging Areas to be set up at their preferred locations.

At this fire, members should expect that the Forward Staging Area would be established on
thefloor. (FFP High Rise - 6.6.2—A)
A. 21st B. 20th C. 19th D. 18th

Question 16

Q

BC Question - Regarding the need to decontaminate patients or FDNY personnel, this
decision will be made by the FDNY IC in consult with the? (HM 16 — 2.1.4)
A. NYPD IC
B. Haz Mat Battalion and EMS Haz-Tac Officer
C. City Wide Tour Commander
D. Haz-Mat Battalion

Question 17

Q

If the address of a fire or emergency is not a CIDS building, but is on the same side of the
street and is within? (Comm 4 — Page 4-2)
A. Two house numbers of a CIDS building, the dispatcher will always notify the IC of this
fact via radio
B. Three house numbers of a CIDS building, the dispatcher will always notify the IC of this
fact via radio
C. Two house numbers of a CIDS building, the dispatcher will notify the IC of this fact via
radio if preliminary or progress reports indicate exposures are a consideration
D. Three house numbers of a CIDS building, the dispatcher will notify the IC of this fact via
radio if preliminary or progress reports indicate exposures are a consideration

Question 18

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

Units should expect which of the following to occur at this alarm? (7.2.5 A-l, 2,
5, 6, 7, B)
A. Elevators will be automatically recalled
B. Fire alarm signals will be sounded on only the 30th
and 31st
floor
C. Air supply into and return air from — will be stopped on only the 30th
and 31st
floors
D. Air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft will be activated or pressurizing fans in
stair enclosures will be activated
E. Doors on the locked fail-safe system will unlock

Question 19

Q

Answer questions 4-6 based on this scenario:
You are the officer of a ladder company that arrives first at the scene at a USPS Bulk Mail
Facility BDS alarm activation with an engine company. You meet with a USPS liaison and
determine there is a confirmed BDS activation.

Regarding entry into the facility for “Immediate Life Safety” issues, the ladder officer
would be correct to think that at a confirmed BDS alarm? (HM 14 — 8.1)
A. Bunker Gear and SCBA are not satisfactory under any circumstances
B. Bunker Gear and SCBA may be used if a higher level of PPE is not available, provided that
as soon as possible, an Emergency Decon Area is established and a Backup team designated
C. Bunker Gear and SCBA may be used if a higher level of PPE is not available, provided that
prior to entry, an Emergency Decon Area is established and a Backup team designated
D. Only Haz-Mat Technicians in proper PPE may enter for Immediate Life Safety issues.

Question 20

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

The first and second ladder company should both work together to provide a coordinated
primary search of the fire floor and evacuate the fire floor as necessary. If possible, they should
both attempt to use the same elevator car, staffed by a member of the first ladder company to
provide safe access to the fire area. (FFP High-Rise—8.4.2 A-l, 2, 4)
A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Question 21

Q

First alarm units respond to a 10-76 for fire on the 22nd
floor of a 56-story High Rise Office
building in January on a cold winter night. There are 3 elevator banks in the building: the
A Bank serves floors 1-19; the B Bank serves floors 19-38: the C Bank serves floors 38-56.
There are access stairs from floors 25-27. There is a positive stack effect in this building, so
there is no smoke condition on the floors below, allowing the Fire Sector and Forward
Staging Areas to be set up at their preferred locations.

Units directed to report to the SAE Group Supervisor at this fire should know that he will
be located on at least theor higher?
A. 27lh
floor B. 28th
floor C. 38th
floor D. 39lh
floor

Question 22

Q

Answer questions 8-9 based on this scenario:
First alarm units arrive on scene of a suspicious package where there a suspected powder I
anthrax incident and NYPD is not on scene.
8. In this situation, they would be incorrect to think that? (HM 16 — 2.1.2, 2.2.2)
A. A 10-80 should be transmitted specifying suspected anthrax and an immediate request
made for the response of NYPD
B. Ambulatory patients may be isolated by having them walk away from the area of exposure
C. Patients reporting that they were contaminated who have visible powder on their skin or
clothing should be asked to remove their outer clothing and provided with a disposable garment
or sheet. This clothing should be bagged in a clear plastic bag.
D. Emergency Decontamination should not be utilized in these situations regardless of the
patient’s medical assessment

Question 23

Q

PART II - TRAINING BULLETINS - TOOLS #2 & 3
1. An officer drilling on the KO Curtain was correct to state that? (TB Tools 2 —
1,3.1, 6.3)
A. Its dimensions are 10’ x 12’ and it weighs 40 pounds
B. It has four—10 foot long fire-proof ropes, one at each end of the curtain.
C. It should be inspected daily and after each use
D. If there is any doubt as to the serviceability of the KO Curtain, it should be placed out of
service

Question 24

Q

Answer questions 4-6 based on this scenario:
You are the officer of a ladder company that arrives first at the scene at a USPS Bulk Mail
Facility BDS alarm activation with an engine company. You meet with a USPS liaison and
determine there is a confirmed BDS activation.

BC QUESTION - As the first arriving BC, you would be correct to consider which point?
(HM 14 — 7.1,9.1)
A. You should report to the Incident Command Post
B. The TAC-U Channel should be established
C. FDNY units will be responsible for decontamination of Postal Groups 1, 2, and 3
D. Haz-Mat Technicians wearing appropriate PPE will enter the Safe Refuge Area to monitor
the environment and set up and assist with the decontamination process

Question 25

Q

Answer questions 4-6 based on this scenario:
You are the officer of a ladder company that arrives first at the scene at a USPS Bulk Mail
Facility BDS alarm activation with an engine company. You meet with a USPS liaison and
determine there is a confirmed BDS activation.
4. In this situation, you would be correct to think that during the initial stages of the operation
you should? (HM 14 — 6.1,8.1)
A. Not enter the facility under any circumstances
B. Enter the facility only to perform a size-up and a primary search
C. Enter the facility only if there is an immediate life hazard that needs to be addressed
D. Enter the facility only if directed to do so by senior Postal Officials
at the ICP

Question 26

Q

An additional ladder company (above the FAST Truck) shall be assigned by the dispatcher
when the first two ladder companies are responding with 4 firefighters to any? (Comm 6
— 6.9.1)
A. Reported structural fire
B. Reported fire or emergency
C. Incident—only if a 10-75 is transmitted
D. Incident—only if a 7-5 signal is transmitted

Question 27

Q

Members are operating at a 10-75 when after the fire is controlled, they determine they
have been exposed to synthetic opioids during the firefighting operations.

BC Question - After the Bunker Gear is removed from members, the IC should know that
thewill determine the decontamination method for the PPE? (HM 18 — 5.2)
A. Haz-Mat 1
B. Safety Battalion
C. Decon Support Unit in consult with the Haz-Mat Battalion
D. Safety Battalion in consult with the Haz-Mat Battalion

Question 28

Q

E285, L142, Battalion 39 arrive at the scene of an alarm for a Lithium Ion ESS installed in
Ozone Park to support the Con Ed Utility Grid. On their arrival, they note there are 8
containers with Lithium Ion batteries, but no smoke or fire is showing from any container.

BC Question - The Haz-Mat Units arrive and inform Battalion 39 that there is a rising
temperature in some of the battery modules. In this situation of rising temperature, the Chief
would be incorrect to think that? (HM 19 — Pg 5)
A. Water supply lines to the FDC should be charged
B. The ESS should be shut down under the guidance of the Con Ed White Hat
C. An exhaust fan override switch will be located at the Fire Department Connection (FDC)
D. The exhaust fans should be operated before charging the water extinguishing system

Question 29

Q

Search ropes shall be deployed in large areas, complex areas, and below grade areas when
there are medium to heavy heat and smoke conditions. Light smoke and heat conditions do not
require a Search Rope at these locations. (TB Rope 6 — 1.2)
A Agree or D. Disagree?

Question 30

Q

Units arrive at the scene of an unknown odor which they believe is a pepper spray incident.
In this situation, they would be incorrect to think that? (HM 17 — 2.3, 2.5)
A. Evacuation is appropriate for exposed individuals
B. Sheltering in place is appropriate if the contaminated area is a public hallway or staircase
C. Mechanical or natural ventilation of affected areas will facilitate rapid dissipation of a
vapor cloud
D. They must consult with the Haz Mat Battalion before transmitting a 10-80 signal

Question 31

Q

Under no circumstances is a company’s KO Curtain or Fire Window Blanket to be
deployed for drill purposes. (TB Tools 2 - 6.5, Tools 3 - 4.4))
A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Question 32

Q

Use the following scenario to answer questions 18 - 19:
First alarm units arrive at the scene of an alarm for a Lithium Ion ESS that is installed
outdoors. On their arrival, they note there are containers and cabinets containing Lithium
Ion batteries, and smoke is showing from one cabinet.

After the fire is controlled, the DC orders a fire watch and leaves the Battalion to handle
post-fire considerations. FDNY members should be aware that in this situation? (HM 19 —
6)
A. Subject Matter Experts are required to be on scene within 3 hours
B. FDNY personnel may open container / cabinet doors to vent make entry for search, only
after consulting a subject matter expert
C. FDNY personnel may conduct overhaul operations only after consulting a subject matter
expert
D. The IC should transfer responsibility to the Subject Matter Expert for decommissioning the
Fire Watch established by the Deputy Chief

Question 33

Q

Regarding the SAE Group, it would be incorrect to state that? (FFP High Rise
6.2 D-1,2,3, 6.5.5 D)
A. All units assigned to the SAE Group shall bring a spare SCBA cylinder—this includes the
4
th
operating ladder on the 10-76
B. The SAE Group Supervisor shall operate on HT-3, the Secondary Tactical channel, and the
SAE Group Supervisor’s Aide will operate on Channel 2 — the Command Channel
C. Units operating under an established SAE Group shall communicate directly to the
SAE Group Supervisor on HT 3 — the secondary tactical channel.
D. Once the SAE Group is established, units operating within the SAE Group shall not
communicate with the Incident Command Post under any circumstances.

Question 34

Q

Use the following scenario to answer questions 18 - 19:
First alarm units arrive at the scene of an alarm for a Lithium Ion ESS that is installed
outdoors. On their arrival, they note there are containers and cabinets containing Lithium
Ion batteries, and smoke is showing from one cabinet.
18. In this situation, the first alarm units would be correct to think? (HM 19 — Pg 6)
A. Danger Zones must be established—at least a 50’ radius from containers / cabinets and 100
feet from any possible exhaust fans.
B. The cabinets will always have exhaust fans.
C. The ESTOP at the Fire Department Connection must be shut, but only Haz-Mat Units are
permitted to shut down the ESS, under the guidance of a subject matter expert
D. Exterior handlines may be used to cool adjacent containers / cabinets. Use a wide fog
(30 degrees or greater) from a close approach to cool uninvolved, adjacent containers / cabinets
E. Transmit a 10-80 Code 2 for a Haz-Mat response

Question 35

Q

First alarm units have just completed operations at a 10-77 where the KO Curtain from
Ladder 121 was deployed by the Roof FF of Ladder 121. After the fire is placed under control, it
would be incorrect to think that? (TB Tools 2 — 6.1,6.2, 6.3)
A. The IC should secure the KO Curtain until the arrival of the Safety Battalion or their
designee
B. If the Safety Battalion is not available, secure the KO Curtain and notify R & D
C. The Officer of Ladder 121 should prepare a brief letterhead report to the Chief of
Operations via the chain of command with a copy to the Chief of the Fire Academy
D. Ladder 121 should obtain a replacement Curtain from R & D

Question 36

Q

Regarding the deployment of the Fire Window Blanket, it would be correct to state?
(TB Tools 3 — 3.4, 3.5)
A. Only Ladder, Rescues or Squads may be used to deploy the blanket
B. An exterior spotter with a HT and binoculars from a Battalion vehicle shall observe the
deployment, and report any change in conditions to the IC
C. The officer of the blanket deploying unit will assign members to the floor below to secure
the blanket. In an emergency situation, the blanket may be deployed prior to these members
reaching the floor below
D. The blanket can be lowered from 2 floors above, if the officer of the blanket deploying unit
deems it necessary

Question 37

Q

Regarding the knots that are used on the search rope to identify distance and direction, it
would be correct to state that? (TB Rope 6 — 3.2—3.5)
A. The intervals of the distance knots are 25 feet. A single knot is tied at 25 feet, two knots
tied at 50 feet, three knots tied at 75 feet….
B. Spacing between the distance knots is 9 inches.
C. A single directional knot is located 18 inches before the distance knots when traveling in
the direction of deployment. The directional knot will always be closer to the fire.
D. All distance knots (25’, 50’, 75’…) will have a direction knot

Question 38

Q

When a unit arrives at the Fire Command Station they will find an informational display
unit capable of monitoring numerous building systems. For FDNY purposes, the priority item
this unit is capable of displaying is? (FFP High Rise 7.2.2 B)
A. Manual Fire Alarm
B. Smoke Detector
C. Sprinkler Water Flow
D. Elevator Lobby Detector

Question 39

Q

BC Question - A Chief reviewing an eCIDS submission can? (Comm 4 —
Add 2—Pg 21-22)
Approve the eCIDS
Disapprove the eCIDS — but then must enter a reason for the disapproval
Revise and approve the eCIDS — but then must enter a reason for the revision
A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Question 40

Q

E285, L142, Battalion 39 arrive at the scene of an alarm for a Lithium Ion ESS installed in
Ozone Park to support the Con Ed Utility Grid. On their arrival, they note there are 8
containers with Lithium Ion batteries, but no smoke or fire is showing from any container.
16. First arriving units would be correct to take which action? (HM 19 — 5 - Pgs 4-5)
A. Establish an initial Danger Zone with a 40 foot radius from any container
B. Establish an initial Danger Zone of 100 feet from any container exhaust fan. Exhaust fans
will usually be located on a container on the same side as where the Fire Department Connection
(FDC) is located
C. Stretch and charge a supply line to the Fire Department Connection (FDC). If the FDC is
located closer than 50 feet from the nearest container, personnel may only enter this 50 foot area
with the approval of the IC.
D. Transmit a 10-80 Code 1 to insure the response of Haz-Mat 1, a Haz-Mat Technician Unit
and the Haz-Mat Battalion

Question 41

Q

An officer is preparing a CIDS entry for a building where the posted address is “100-104
Williams Avenue”. After conducting research, she determines there are 3 official addresses for
the building (100, 102, and 104), but only 100 and 104 are actually used by the occupants. In this
case, the officer should enter how many CIDS messages? (Comm Pg 4-5)
A. One message — for “100 Williams Avenue”
B. One message — for “100-104 Williams Avenue”
C. Two messages — one for “100 Williams Avenue”, and one for “104 Williams Avenue”
D. Three messages — one for “100 Williams Avenue”
, one for “102 Williams Avenue”
, and
one for “104 Williams Avenue”

Question 42

Q

Which of the following devices, if activated, will automatically recall elevators in a High
Rise Office Building? (FFP High Rise—7.2.5, 7.2.6)
Elevator Landing detectors
HVAC detectors
Sprinkler Water Flow alarms
A. 1,2 B. 1,3 C. 2,3 D. 1,2,3

Question 43

Q

Which point below is not accurate regarding the response procedures to Verbal Alarms?
(Comm 6 — 6.5.1, 6.5.2)
A. The Verbal Button on the PCATS should be used only if an alarm is within 2 blocks of a
unit’s quarters in any direction
B. If a Verbal Alarm is more than two blocks from quarters, the unit should respond and give
the alarm information and alarm location via the apparatus radio
C. If a unit is observes or receives a Verbal Alarm of a fire or emergency while 10-8, they
should immediately notify the dispatcher of the alarm location, nature of the incident and
proceed to the verbal alarm location
D. If a unit is observes or receives a Verbal Alarm of a fire or emergency while responding to
another alarm, they should immediately notify the dispatcher of the verbal alarm location, nature
of the incident and unless otherwise directed by the dispatcher, proceed to the verbal alarm
location

Question 44

Q

An officer drilling on Lithium Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) was incorrect when he
made which one of the following points? (HM 19 — 3, 4)
A. Lithium Ion ESS that support the utility electrical grid should not be shut down without
consulting the Con Ed White Hat Representative
B. Lithium Ion ESS that provide back up for critical infrastructure as an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS), should not be shut down without consulting a building engineer
C. Lithium Ion battery fires may be deep seated, and may not be picked up by a Thermal
Imaging Camera
D. Lithium Ion ESS that were involved in fire may re-ignite for a period of up to 60 minutes
after final extinguishment seems to have been accomplished.

Question 45

Q

Units responding to a BDS alarm at a USPS facility would be incorrect to think?
(HM 14 — 4)
A. An Incident Command Post will be established at the pre-designated location.
B. A Unified Operations Post will be established based on the Individual Facility Plan
C. An FDNY Staging Area will be established based on the Individual Facility Plan and a
Staging Area Manager designated
D. Initial responding units should meet USPS personnel at the pre-designated Incident
Command Post to confirm the BDS alert

Question 46

Q

It would be correct to state the Fire Window Blanket shall be inspected?
(TB Tools 3 — 4.6)
A. Daily. Any holes, tears, or damage to the straps shall cause it to be placed out of service
B. Weekly, and this should be done at MUD. Any peeling of the aluminized foil shall cause it
to be placed out of service
C. Weekly. Any holes, tears, or damage to the straps shall cause it to be placed out of service
D. Weekly at MUD. Any peeling of the aluminized foil shall cause it to be placed out of
service

Question 47

Q

A Captain conducting drill on the Search Rope was incorrect in which one of the following
statements that he made? (TB Rope 6 — 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 12.2)
A. The Search Rope is 200 feet long, but due to shrinkage, distance knots and directional
knots it may be short by 25 feet or more
B. The yellow carry bag for the search rope shall be marked with the company number
C. A company ID tag shall be attached to the rope and another tag attached to the bag
D. The Search Rope shall be repacked quarterly

Question 48

Q

An Engine Captain is submitting a CIDS entry for a HIP Center to have the facility
designated as a “CFR Hold”. On duty personnel in the facility are trained in CPR, providing
oxygen, use of a defibrillator and they are available during all hours of operation. The Captain
should be aware that the CFRH will be in effect for which responses? (Comm 4 —
Add 1—1.2, 2.1)
A. Segment 3 only
B. Segment 2, 3 only
C. Segment 1, 2, and 3

Question 49

Q

All members should be aware that two-way communications are possible between the?
(Select all the correct points) (FFP High Rise—7.2.1-C, 7.2.2-C, 7.2.3-C 7.3.2C-2)
A. Fire Command Station and Floor Warden Stations
B. Fire Command Station and Air handling control rooms
C. Fire Command Station and Mechanical Control Center
D. Fire Command Station and Elevators
;
.
E. Fire Command Station and Elevator-Control £oom
F. Fire Command Station and Fire Pump Room
G. Floor Warden Station on one floor to another Floor Warden station on another floor

Question 50

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

Greater alarm engines or ladders shall report to the ICP in the lobby, or if staffed, the
. Upon its establishment, greater alarm engines or ladders shall report into the
? (FFP High-Rise—8.7, 9.6.1)
A. Lobby Control Unit, Forward Staging Area
B. Communications Unit, Staging Area
C. Lobby Control Unit, Staging Area
D. High Rise Unit, Staging Area

Question 51

Q

BC Question - Minimum responses based on a CIDS or a Box number are?
(Comm 6 — 6.4.3)
A. Always in effect
B. Suspended in Fallback 1, 2, or 3
C. Suspended in Fallback 2 or 3
D. Suspended in Fallback 3 only

Question 52

Q

If a member needs a replacement PSS Bag, PSS or a loaner personal harness, the Company
Officer shall call thefor immediate replacement? (TB Rope 4, Add 1)
A. Administrative Battalion
B. Administrative Division
C. Special Operations Command
D. Haz-Mat Decontamination Support Unit

Question 53

Q

BC Question - Regarding the Structural Response Assignment on the First through Fifth
Alarm, it would be incorrect for a Battalion Chief to think that? (Comm 5 — Pg 4)
A. Signal 7-5 means “All Hands and Doubtful”
B. Every multiple alarm will provide one Battalion Chief assigned as a “Sector / Group
Supervisor” on that alarm
C. A Second Alarm will provide the IC with a “Safety Officer”
,
“Resource Unit header”
, and
“2
And Alarm Chief’, in that order.
D. Each multiple alarm will bring four additional engines and two additional ladder companies

Question 54

Q

Answer questions 1-7 based on the following scenario:
First alarm units respond to a 10-76 for fire on the 22nd
floor of a 56-story High Rise Office
building in January on a cold winter night. There are 3 elevator banks in the building: the
A Bank serves floors 1-19; the B Bank serves floors 19-38: the C Bank serves floors 38-56.
There are access stairs from floors 25-27. There is a positive stack effect in this building, so
there is no smoke condition on the floors below, allowing the Fire Sector and Forward
Staging Areas to be set up at their preferred locations.

At this fire, members should expect that the Forward Triage Area may be found in an
environmentally safe location on thefloor or below?
A. 22nd B. 21st C. 20th D. 19th

Question 55

Q

BC Question - A Battalion Chief operating at a fire where search rope(s) are going to be
utilized should know how many of the following statements are accurate? (TB Rope 6 — 10)
Additional ladders may need to be special called to support the overall operation
A special called ladder may be assigned to the tie off point
The use of search ropes shall be included in progress reports
Whenever one or more search ropes are deployed in an area with any type of fire condition,
the IC should consider assigning a Chief Officer to supervise
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Question 56

Q

An officer drilling on the Fire Window Blanket was incorrect to state that?
(TB Tools 3 — 1, 3.2, Picture on Page 3)
A. Its dimensions are 10’ x 12’ and it weighs 40 pounds
B. It has five supporting straps, three at the top and two on the bottom.
C. It is large enough to cover at least two windows
D. The bottom of the blanket is weighted to facilitate positioning

Question 57

Q

The Captain of Ladder 161 is supervising members repacking their new Fire Window
Blanket. He should know that which point below is incorrect? (TB Tools 3 — Add 1)
A. The words “Top” and “Bottom” are stenciled on the blanket and straps for easy
identification
B. Both the top and bottom straps should be taped to create a handle
C. After folding the side edges of the blanket onto itself, roll the blanket from the bottom
towards the top, then fold the blanket in half, before placing the bag over the blanket
D. The bottom straps must stay inside the folded blanket. Do not tuck the top straps into the
rolled blanket as they remain outside the blanket

Question 58

Q

FDNY units arriving at a USPS Bulk Mail Facility for a BDS alarm should be aware of all
of the following points except? (HM 14 — 4, 5, 6)
A. A 10-80 should be transmitted if the BDS activation is confirmed
B. FDNY units will primarily operate within the Haz-Mat Branch and Medical Branch
C. Postal Workers will proceed to a Safe Refuge Area (also known as “In-Plant Refuge”)
within the facility to await establishment of decontamination areas by the FDNY
D. USPS Inspectors will retrieve a canister that will be transported to the Department of
Health to confirm the anthrax. FDNY will provide backup and decontamination for USPS
Inspectors

Question 59

Q

An officer operating at a 3
rd alarm is ordered by the IC to submit an “Immediate Entry” of
CIDS for an imminently hazardous condition. The officer should be aware that she should?
(Comm 4 — Page 4-3)
A. Enter the proposed CIDS into eCIDS electronically and phone the administrative BC. Upon
notification and BC approval, the BC shall enter the eCIDS electronically and then notify the
administrative DC by phone
B. Fax the proposed CIDS to the Battalion and phone the administrative BC. If approved, the
BC shall fax the CIDS to the Deputy, and notify the administrative DC by phone

Question 60

Q

Use the foliowins scenario to answer questions 11 - 12:
Engine 99 arrives at the scene of a CFR-D response where they find an unconscious patient
in his bed, who apparently has overdosed on fentanyl.
11. In this situation, members would be incorrect to think that? (HM 18 — 4)
A. Pinpoint pupils, a slow heart rate, slow shallow breathing, and low blood pressure are all
symptoms of fentanyl exposure
B. Treatment should never take place in the area of suspected exposure
C. Removal of fentanyl from the patient’s skin and clothing is paramount
D. If an overdose is strongly suspected and the patient’s respiratory rate is less than 12 per
minute, Naloxone shall be administered via a Mucosal Atomizer Device or Narcan Nasal Spray

Question 61

Q

First alarm units respond to a 10-76 for fire on the 22nd
floor of a 56-story High Rise Office
building in January on a cold winter night. There are 3 elevator banks in the building: the
A Bank serves floors 1-19; the B Bank serves floors 19-38: the C Bank serves floors 38-56.
There are access stairs from floors 25-27. There is a positive stack effect in this building, so
there is no smoke condition on the floors below, allowing the Fire Sector and Forward
Staging Areas to be set up at their preferred locations.

BC Question - Regarding the responsibilities of the Fire Sector Supervisor, it would be
incorrect to state that the Fire Sector Supervisor shall? (FFP High Rise 5.5.3
H, 6.2 C-4, 6.4.3—C, E, 6.4.5—A)
A. Be equipped with a Post Radio and a copy of the floor plan
B. Operate on HT-1, the Primary Tactical channel, and the Fire Sector Supervisor’s Aide will
operate on Channel 2 — the Command Channel
C. Ensure the attack stairway has been cleared of building occupants on at least the fire floor
and floor above
D. Keep in reserve an adequate number of units assigned to the Fire Sector for the orderly
relief of units

Question 62

Q

First alarm units arrive at the scene of a reported odor of smoke in a 60-story High Rise
Office Building that was constructed in 2017. On arrival, the Fire Safety Director indicates
that an HVAC detector has activated on the 30th
floor. There are 3 elevator banks in the
building: the A Bank serves floors 1-20; the B Bank serves floors 20-40: the C Bank serves
floors 40-60.

The OV from the first arriving ladder now sees smoke showing from a window on the 30th
floor and informs his officer of this. A 10-76 / 2
nd alarm is now transmitted by the ladder officer.
Regarding the duties of the first arriving ladder company, it would be correct to state that they
should? (FFP High Rise—6.3.4-A, 8.3-E—1,2, 3,4)
A. Ensure the ICP is staffed by a FDNY member, preferably the first arriving Engine Officer
B. Obtain a copy of the floor plan of the fire area. However, it should never be removed from
the Fire Command Station
C. Provide a report to the Incident Command Post on conditions on the fire floor concerning
heat, smoke and life hazards and verification of the fire floor.
D. Select a stairway, with or without a standpipe, that will provide the best attack on the fire

Question 63

Q

It would be correct to state that if a PSS, PSS bag or Personal Hamess is?
(TB Rope 4 — 6.8, addendum 1)
Contaminated from fireground contaminants — it shall be decontaminated in quarters using
a sponge and water only. Never use a detergent.
Contaminated from blood or other potentially infectious material — members shall follow
procedures in the CFR-D manual (for example - minor contamination shall be spot cleaned)
Grossly contaminated, from other than fireground contaminants - it shall be placed out of
service
A. 1,2 B. 2,3 C. 1,3 D. 3 only

Question 64

Q

Answer questions 1-7 based on the following scenario:
First alarm units respond to a 10-76 for fire on the 22nd
floor of a 56-story High Rise Office
building in January on a cold winter night. There are 3 elevator banks in the building: the
A Bank serves floors 1-19; the B Bank serves floors 19-38: the C Bank serves floors 38-56.
There are access stairs from floors 25-27. There is a positive stack effect in this building, so
there is no smoke condition on the floors below, allowing the Fire Sector and Forward
Staging Areas to be set up at their preferred locations.
1. Regarding the Fire Sector, it would be incorrect to state that?
(FFP High Rise 6.2 C-l, 4, 6.4.2 A, 6.4.4-A)
A. The Fire Sector Supervisor is most likely to be located on the 21st
floor
B. A company officer from one of the first arriving units should be designated by the first BC
to act as the Fire Sector Supervisor. This officer will coordinate operations on the fire floor and
floor above until the second BC is in position to assume these duties.
C. Units operating under the Fire Sector shall communicate directly to the Fire Sector
Supervisor on HT 1 — the primary tactical channel.
D. Once the Fire Sector is established, units operating on the fire floor and floor above shall
not communicate with the Incident Command Post under any circumstances.

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