SPRING 2019 WEEK 5

Question 1

1. From the following choices choose the incorrect statement about the Battalion Recorder
   System. (Add.l 3.2, 3.3, 8.3, 8.7)
   A. The HT recorder will record all HT transmissions on all channels except channel 9 in Zone
   A on both Models I and IlTof the XTS35OOR handie-talkies.
   B. The HT recorder does not record the transmissions to or from the borough dispatcher.
   C. Copies of recordings shall be kept in a designated secure location in the company office
   when not in use.
   D. Company Officers shall never request recordings for an incident in which that Officer’s
   unit did not operate.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

2. Requests for HT recordings of incidents involving serious injuries, fatalities or high profile
   incidents will be made available only at the direction of whom? (Add. 1 8.7)
   A. The Chief of Safety
   B. The Chief of Fire Investigation
   C. The Chief of Operations
   D. The Chief of Communications

Answer 2

CD

Question 3

3. Company Officers can request a recording of handie-talkie transmissions on how many of
   the following channels? (Add.l 8.2)
   1) Primary Tactical Channel
   2) Secondary Tactical Channel
   3) Primary Command Channel
   4) Secondary Command Channel
   5) HT Channel 16
   A. 5 B. 4 C. 3 D. 2

Answer 3

D ONE AND 2

Question 4

4- BC Question - Chief Officers can request a recording of handie-talkie transmissions on
which of the following channels? (Add.l 8.2)
A. Any available channels
B. Tactical and Command Channels only
C. Tactical, Command and Channel 16 only
D. All channels other than repeater channels (11, 12, 14 and 15)

Answer 4

A

Question 5

5. Conducting an emergency roll call to account for members is a difficult and time
   consuming operation. The Bureau of Operations mandates training roll calls to be conducted how
   often? (Add.2 1.3)
   A. Annually
   B. Semi-Annually
   C. Quarterly
   D. Monthly

Answer 5

C

Question 6

6. Which one of the following choices states the correct way for a company officer to respond
   when called by the Roll Call Officer during an emergency roll call? (Add.2 1.4)
   A. State the number of firefighters they responded with and account only for the members
   within sight or hearing without using the HT.
   B. State the number of firefighters they started the tour with and account only for the members
   within sight or hearing without using the HT.
   C. State the number of firefighters they responded with and account only for the members
   within immediate supervision.
   D. State the number of firefighters they responded with and account for all members of their
   company.

Answer 6

A

Question 7

7. At a recent multiple alarm fire, an emergency roll call was conducted after units were
   ordered to withdraw from the fire building. The following responses were made to the Roll Call
   Officer. Which response was given incorrectly? (Add.2 1.5)
   A.
   “Rescue 8 to RCO, we have 5 firefighters and my LCC, Irons and Can are accounted for.”
   B.
   “Squad 10 to RCO, we have 5 firefighters and my Can and Irons are accounted for.”
   C.
   “Ladder 99 to RCO, we have 5 firefighters and my Can and Irons are accounted for.”
   D.
   “Engine 200 to RCO, we have 4 firefighters and my Nozzle and Backup are accounted
   for.”

Answer 7

B

Question 8

8. Lt. Jones has been ordered by the IC at a collapse operation to conduct an Emergency Roll
   Call of all units at the scene. In order to obtain an updated list of all companies on scene, Lt.
   Jones should go to any apparatus MDT and take which of the following steps below?
   (Add.2 4.1)
   A. Press “Print, Incident Summary, Send, Next”
   B. Press “Incident History, Send, Next, Print”
   C. Press “Incident Summary, Send, Next, Print”
   D. Press “Send, Incident History, Next, Print”

Answer 8

C

Question 9

9. Pre-printed Emergency Roll Call forms will help keep track of companies and members as
   they reply to the roll call. These forms can be found on which apparatus? (Add.2 4.3)
   A. All Battalion and Division vehicles
   B. Battalion vehicles only
   C. Division vehicles only
   D. All Engines, Ladders, Battalion and Division vehicles

Answer 9

A

Question 10

10. Captain Degrom, who has been assigned as the Roll Call Officer (RCO) by the IC at a 2
    nd
    alarm fire, should know that which point below is incorrect regarding emergency roll calls?
    (Add.2 4.4, 4.6)
    A. The RCO and the member assisting and filling out the pre-printed form should be in an
    area close to the Command Post, allowing immediate notification to the IC if needed.
    B. Each incident will determine which companies should be called first when the emergency
    roll call is being conducted.
    C. If weather is an issue, the RCO and assisting member will have to take a position in a dry
    area, such as an apparatus cab or Battalion vehicle.
    D. After receiving a reply from the company officer, the RCO will then call the remaining
    members of that company.

Answer 10

A

Question 11

11. You have been assigned as the RCO at a 2nd alarm fire in a brownstone. When you attempt
    to contact the 1
    st arriving Engine Officer there is no response. Which one of the following
    members should you attempt to contact next? (Add.2 4.10)
    A. The FAST Unit Officer
    B. The IC to begin missing member procedures
    C. The 1st
    arriving Ladder Officer, operating in the same area
    D. The Control firefighter operating on the floor below

Answer 11

C

Question 12

2. While working in Ladder 100 on a 9x6 tour your Roof firefighter must take Emergency
   Leave at 1030 hours. At 1100 hours you respond 2
   nd due to a 10-75 in a 6 story H-Type. During
   the fire there is a collapse and an emergency roll call is conducted. When called by the RCO,
   how should you respond? (Add.2 5.4)
   A.
   “L-100 to RCO, L-100 has 5 firefighters, my Inside team is accounted for.”
   B.
   “L-100 to RCO, L-100 began the tour with 5 firefighters, my Can and Irons are accounted
   for.”
   C.
   “L-100 to RCO, L-100 has 4 firefighters, we are riding without a Roof FF, my Can and
   Irons firefighters are accounted for.”
   D.
   “L-100 to RCO, L-100 has 4 firefighters, my Can and Iron firefighters are accounted for.

Answer 12

C

Question 13

13. It is imperative that members maintain radio discipline when an Emergency Roll Call is in
    progress. Members should not transmit messages over the HT unless certain situations arise.
    Which one of the following transmissions should not be made during an Emergency Roll Call?
    (Add.2 5.1)
    A. A ladder officer responds to the Roll Call Officer
    B. A firefighter transmits an Urgent message after finding extension in Exposure 2.
    C. A firefighter from the 2nd due ladder transmits that he has located a missing member.
    D. An engine officer requests that the ECC shuts down their hoseline

Answer 13

D

Question 14

14. The Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) is installed on the MDT of all
    Battalion and Division vehicles. Choose an incorrect choice regarding the EFAS system.
    (Add.3 1.1, 1.3)
    A. It will immediately identify any member activating the Emergency Alert Button on their
    HT by displaying their company, position and name.
    B. The EFAS can replace the use of the Roll Call procedures by a Roll Call Officer using the
    Emergency Roll Call function.
    C. The EFAS can be used to track the HT transmission history of an operation.
    D. The EFAS firefighter can manually identify any member transmitting a Mayday via HT
    who was unable to activate the Emergency Alert Button.

Answer 14

B

Question 15

15. The officer of Ladder 1 is drilling with his members on FAST Unit operations when the
    EFAS is discussed. From the following points made, which one was incorrect? (Add.3 3.1)
    A. Officers arriving at an incident, after transmitting their 10-84, must key their HT remote
    microphone three times in order to “check in”. Keying the HT microphone will have all members
    of the unit recognized by the EFAS.
    B. EFAS starts up on the MDT when the vehicle ignition is turned on. There is a one-minute
    start up delay to allow Starfire to connect. Do not attempt to select EFAS during this time.
    C. EFAS may capture routine transmissions during the course of the tour. In the event an
    emergency response is received, it may be desirable to clear the EFAS of all previously listed
    transmissions.
    D. When viewing the EFAS screen, units arriving on scene, and pressing the 10-84 will not
    cause the Battalion or Division MDT screen to automatically switch back to Starfire.

Answer 15

A

Question 16

16. When a member activates their Emergency Alert Button, their identity line in the EFAS
    will automatically be highlighted in red in both the “Radio Status” and “Mayday” areas. In
    addition, a hard copy automatically prints showing what information? (Add.3 5.1.2)
    A. The member’s name, company and position
    B. The member’s name, company and time of Mayday
    C. The member’s company, position and time of Mayday
    D. The member’s company, time of Mayday and HT channel operating on

Answer 16

C

Question 17

17. Battalion Chief Green is conducting an EFAS drill with his companies at MUD. The Chief
    made the following statements. In which was he incorrect? (Add.3 1.4, 5.1.4, 6.1,)
    A. The EFAS is connected to Starfire, units assigned on the response ticket will be displayed
    as “Assigned Units”
    .
    B. EFAS has the capability of monitoring all HT channels other than the duplex channels (11,
    12, 14 and 15).
    C. EFAS has the capability of handling multiple Emergency transmissions at the same time.
    D. Active “MAYDAYS” will appear in red in both the “Radio Status” and “MAYDAYS”
    area.

Answer 17

B

Question 18

18. A Lieutenant working at a multiple alarm fire in taxpayer where a collapse has occurred in
    Exposure 04B has been ordered by the 1C to conduct an Electronic Roll Call via the EFAS
    system. The Lieutenant would be correct to take all but which one of the following actions?
    (Add.3 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.5)
    A. She instructed all units to prepare for an electronic Roll Call.
    B. She selected “BEGIN ROLL CALL” on the top of the EFAS screen.
    C. She instructed all members to fully depress and release their handie-talkie remote
    microphone 3 times when called.
    D. She began the Roll Call by contacting the 1st
    arriving units according to the response ticket

Answer 18

D

Question 19

19. BC Question - Portable EFAS tablets with attached HT radios have been issued to all
    Battalions. This allows the 1C the ability to monitor EFAS from the early stages of an incident at
    the location where the Battalion is operating. Which statement below is incorrect regarding this
    device? (9.2, 9.3, 9.6)
    A. The IC can remove the tablet and radio from the Battalion vehicle and bring it to the
    command Post.
    B. The Battalion Firefighter can monitor the portable EFAS at the Command Post in lieu of
    the vehicle EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of the FAST Unit. The FAST Unit
    member will still monitor the EFAS in a Battalion Vehicle.
    C. The Portable EFAS is removable from the yellow pelican case it is carried in.
    D. Chief Officers shall bring their Portable EFAS when assigned to a Branch/Sector/Group for
    better accountability of units operating in those areas.

Answer 19

B

Question 20

1. When a member believes he or she has been a victim of or has witnessed discrimination,
   harassment (sexual or any other), intimidation, or retaliation, the member may file a complaint
   with the FDNY EEO officer within from the date the alleged discrimination or
   harassment has occurred. (PA/ID 1-77 5.5)
   A. One month
   B. Six months
   C. One year
   D. Two years

Answer 20

C

Question 21

2. Sexual harassment complaints may be filed directly to whom? (PA-ID 1-77 5.4)
   A. BITS
   B. The Inspector General
   C. The Chief of Operations
   D. The Fire Commissioner

Answer 21

A

Question 22

3. You are the company officer working in Engine 400 on a Tuesday 9x6 tour when a
   firefighter informs you that they would like to file an EEO complaint. You take the following
   steps.
   1) You advise the member of their available filing options.
   2) You call FDOC to speak with the EEO Officer
   3) Since the member voluntarily provided you with information regarding the alleged
   incident, you complete the Confidential EEO Incident Report and submit it through the
   chain of command to the EEO Officer.
   4) You place a copy of the EEO Incident Report in the member’s personal folder.
   5) You did not take a mark in the Company Journal regarding the complaint.
   In how many actions were you correct?
   A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Answer 22

A ONE AND FIVE

Question 23

4. During a 9x6 tour a firefighter approaches you, the company officer, and states that they
   would like to meet privately with an EEO officer immediately. You are concerned that if the
   firefighter leaves quarters to meet with the EEO Officer, the company will not be fully staffed
   causing operational concerns. In this situation, you should contact whom to determine if the
   firefighter should be granted the leave? (PA/ID 1-77 7.2)
   A. The Battalion Chief
   B. The Division Chief
   C. The EEO Office
   D. FDOC

Answer 23

C

Question 24

5. EEO Counselors responsibilities include all of the following except? (PA/ID 1-77 9.2)
   A. Providing guidance on FDNY EEO policy
   B. Providing guidance on alternative dispute resolution options
   C. Providing guidance on EEO processes and procedures
   D. Handling “Potential Claims” without alerting the EEO Office.

Answer 24

D

Question 25

6. Regarding the use of EEO Counselors, it would be incorrect for members to believe which
   statement? (PA/ID 1 -77 9.2.1, 9.4.6, 9.5)
   A. Members are required to contact the EEO Counselor designated for their assigned area.
   B. Counselors are not permitted to interrogate any individual involved in a potential claim.
   C. Inquiries may be made anonymously
   D. Counselors, under the direction of an EEO Officer, may provide assistance in resolving

Answer 25

A

Question 26

7. All members of the FDNY may voluntarily refer themselves to the Counseling Services
   Unit (CSU) for assistance and will be offered one voluntary referral about which CSU will
   divulge no information regarding the member’s participation in treatment. If a member with a
   previous voluntary referral seeks assistance for a second time within a period, the
   employee must execute a release of information to their commanding officer.
   (PA/ID 1-84 2.7,2.8)
   A. 1 year
   B. 2 year
   C. 3 year
   D. 4 year

Answer 26

C

Question 27

8. If an officer believes that a member is exhibiting abnormal behavior, a referral should be
   made to, documenting the dates, times and places of such behavior as well as
   the names of any witnesses. (PA/ID 1-84 5.2)
   A. The Chief Medical Officer
   B. The Administrative Division Commander
   C. The Borough Commander
   D. The Chief of Operations

Answer 27

A

Question 28

9. Which choice below shows a correct understanding of the FDNY Bereavement Leave
   policy? (PA/ID 4-89 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7)
   A. Bereavement Leave of not more than two 15-hour tours and one 9-hour tour may be
   granted by a Deputy Chief.
   B. Bereavement Leave will begin at the beginning of the member’s next scheduled tour
   following the time of death.
   C. Bereavement Leave may not be less than 4 calendar days.
   D. When Bereavement leave is granted, the officer on duty in the member’s unit must prepare
   a report in triplicate to the Bureau of Personnel.

Answer 28

C

Question 29

10. Bereavement Leave should be granted in how many of the following instances?
    (PA/ID 4-89 2.1)
    1) Death of a member’s parent, sibling or child (Natural, adoptive, step or foster)
    2) Death a member’s sister in-law
    3) Death of members aunt, who lives in the member’s house
    4) Death of a members grandparent (Natural or adoptive)
    5) Death of a member’s father in-law.
    A. 5
    B. 4
    C. 3
    D. 2

Answer 29

C ONE THREE AND FIVE

Question 30

1. When cleaning and disinfecting the SCBA Regulator, all of the following steps should be
   taken except for which one? (Add. 5 1.2, 1.3 1.4, 1.5)
   A. Remove the breathing regulator from the facepiece by rotating the regulator !4 turn
   clockwise.
   B. Remove any obvious dirt from the external surfaces of the regulator using 70% Isopropyl
   Alcohol with a sponge or soft cloth.
   C. If excessive dirt or soil is present, return the entire SCBA to the Mask Service Unit.
   D. Spray a minimum of 6 full pumps of the 70% Isopropyl Alcohol to the regulator surface,
   exhalation port and spray bar ports. Allow for 10 minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to
   rinsing.

Answer 30

D

Question 31

2. A firefighter from your unit has approached you about obtaining a corrective lenses
   spectacle kit for use with the SCBA. You tell him the following statements. In which one were
   you incorrect? (Add. 7 3.1,3.3)
   A. Members may wear contact lenses with the Scott SCBA facepieces.
   B. The member requesting the spectacle kit is responsible for completing a Spectacle Kit/
   Corrective Lens Request form (MSU-1).
   C. Members shall submit a corrective lens prescription that is less than one (1) year old and
   contains their pupillary distance measurement. If the member is required to be examined by a
   physician or optometrist, the member may be excused for one 9x6 tour to visit the doctor.
   D. Once received, the completed spectacle kit shall be left inserted into the appropriate mask.

Answer 31

C

Question 32

3. The Pak-Tracker Firefighter Locator System is a distress alarm system designed to help
   identify and locate members in distress. The maximum range from an SCBA’s transmitter to a
   Pak-Tracker handheld receiver is approximatelyfeet line of sight. (Add.8 2.1)
   A. 500 B. 750 C. 900 D. 1000

Answer 32

C

Question 33

4. Units at MUD are discussing the use of the Pak-Tracker. Of the following comments made,
   which was stated incorrectly? (Add.8 3.1,4.1, 4.1.1)
   A. The Pak-Tracker handheld receiver is rated intrinsically safe and can be used in both
   potentially flammable and explosive atmospheres.
   B. The FAST Unit, rescue and squad companies shall bring Pak-Trackers to the Incident
   Command Post.
   C. A member of the FAST unit will monitor the Pak-Tracker. The rescue and squad Pak�Tracker’s will remain at the command post, as a backup should the FAST unit be deployed.
   D. Unlike EFAS, the Pak-Tracker does not possess the ability to be updated when a spare
   mask is put in service.

Answer 33

A

Question 34

5. Ladder Company 500 has been assigned as the FAST Truck for a fire in a one-story
   taxpayer. Upon arrival at the scene, the members of this company should take all but which one
   of the following actions? (Add. 8 4.2, 4.3)
   A. Have a member other than the member monitoring the EFAS monitor the Pak-Tracker.
   B. Ensure the FAST Unit’s Pak-Tracker is set to the “Tracking” setting, allowing it to capture
   both the initial and subsequent PASS alarm activations.
   C. If the Pak-Tracker receives an alarm signal, the FAST member monitoring the Pak-Tracker
   shall immediately notify their company officer with the identity on the LCD screen (The
   member’s unit and assignment).
   D. If an alarm signal is received, the FAST Unit Officer shall attempt to contact the member to
   determine whether the signal is for an emergency or an inadvertent activation.

Answer 34

B

Question 35

6. Captain Adams and her ladder company are discussing the basic operations of the Pak�Tracker during a morning roll call. Which statement made during the roll call was incorrect?
   (Add. 8 5.1, 5.2 5.3, 5.4) “
   A. To turn the Pak-Tracker receiver on, press and hold both the “Enter” and the “Scroll”
   buttons at the same time.
   B. When the Pak-Tracker receives a signal from a PASS device that has been in full alarm for
   10 seconds, the receiver will emit a 2-tone audible alarm, and the screen will display the SCBA’s
   identity.
   C. The Pak-Tracker can receive and store up to 36 SCBA identities however the display
   screen is only large enough to display two lines of information.
   D. It is important to understand that a Pak-Tracker receiver can only lock onto the two SCBA
   identities shown on the LCD display screen. If additional PASS alarms are activated a separate
   Pak-Tracker will be needed to track the signal.

Answer 35

D

Question 36

7. An SCBA signal will pass through some building materials, but will not penetrate through
   other materials. Of the following, which one will the signal not penetrate through?
   (Add. 8 7.10)
   A. Brick
   B. Wood
   C. Light building materials
   D. Glass

Answer 36

A

Question 37

8. The helmet, hood and SCBA facepiece function as an ensemble that is designed to
   encapsulate and protect a member’s head, neck, face and airway from burns and falling debris.
   The importance of properly donning this equipment cannot be overstated. A firefighter donning
   his gear took the following steps. How many steps were taken correctly? (Add.9)
   1) He adjusted the free end of the helmet chinstrap so there was just enough to grab with a
   gloved hand (approximately 1 inch).
   2) He held the regulator assembly in his left hand with the left thumb on the purge valve.
   3) With the head net on the inside, he brought the facepiece up to his face, then grabbed the
   helmet brim with his right hand and removed the helmet over the facepiece and left hand.
   4) The chinstrap passed over the facepiece and left hand to rest on the left forearm while the
   head net was grabbed with the right hand and pulled over his head.
   5) With both hands he tightened the facepiece against his face by pulling the two top straps
   and then the two bottom straps evenly straight back.
   6) He then inhaled sharply to activate the regulator’s inhalation valve, and after confmning no
   leaking air, he used both hands to pull the Nomex hood over the head net and frame of the
   facepiece lens.
   7) Finally, he placed his left hand back on the regulator with the left thumb on the purge valve
   and grabbed the helmet with his right hand to return it to his head.
   A. 7
   B. 6
   C. 5
   D. 4

Answer 37

B 123467

Question 38

PART IV - FFP - TAXPAYERS
1. During a recent Division Conference Battalion Chiefs were discussing recent taxpayer fires
with the Deputy. Which one of the following statements made was not stated correctly?
(5.7.4, 5.7.5, 5.7.8)
A. At a minimum, at least two portable ladders shall be placed on the front of the buildings.
B. When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra
engine and ladder.
C. Transmit a second alarm for extension to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an
advanced fire in the cellar.
D. At all confirmed taxpayer fires, if a tower ladder is not assigned on the initial response,
special call one.

Answer 38

D

Question 39

2. A fire in a taxpayer is usually a fast-spreading and difficult fire to control and extinguish, ft
   calls for many handlines stretched quickly to proper locations to prevent a large loss. Which
   engine tactic listed below is incorrect according to the Taxpayer bulletin? (7.1.2,
   7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.7)
   A. At all taxpayer fires the initial lines should be 2 1/2”.
   B. Supplying the sprinkler system is to be given a high priority after the establishment of the
   initial line.
   C. When compatible with fire conditions, 1 YT’ lines may be used in exposures.
   D. For a fire that is traveling rapidly along a row of stores, it may be best to skip stores and
   stretch lines into alternate stores ahead of the fire.

Answer 39

A

Question 40

Units arrive at the scene of a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer. The 1st arriving engine
transmits a 10-75 and the following CIDS information is printed on the response ticket:
Commercial 1 STY 100X100 CL3
Taxpayer with 5 occupancies
L/W open web steel joist roof�Spkr thruout-cellar ent in each occupancy WHO ENSURES SPRINKLERS?

Answer 40

THIRD DUE ENG

Question 41

Units arrive at the scene of a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer. The 1st arriving engine
transmits a 10-75 and the following CIDS information is printed on the response ticket:
Commercial 1 STY 100X100 CL3
Taxpayer with 5 occupancies
L/W open web steel joist roof�Spkr thruout-cellar ent in each occupancy

4. The 1
   st arriving ladder would be correct to take all but which one of the following actions?
   (5.5.26 E, 8.3.3)
   A. The Forcible Entry Team forced entry into the fire occupancy, located the fire and
   performed a search.
   B. The Roof firefighter placed a portable ladder to the roof, brought a portable saw to the roof
   and cut an 8’ x 8’ hole for ventilation.
   C. The OV firefighter provided ventilation in the rear after communicating with the ladder
   officer.
   D. The LCC placed the aerial ladder away from the immediate fire building then proceeded to
   the roof to assist the roof firefighter.

Answer 41

B

Question 42

Units arrive at the scene of a fire in the cockloft of a taxpayer. The 1st arriving engine
transmits a 10-75 and the following CIDS information is printed on the response ticket:
Commercial 1 STY 100X100 CL3
Taxpayer with 5 occupancies
L/W open web steel joist roof�Spkr thruout-cellar ent in each occupancy

5. Unless otherwise directed, the 2
   nd LCC after positioning the apparatus should report to
   which one of the following locations? (8.3.3 B)
   A. Join the forcible entry team from his unit.
   B. Assist the roof firefighters with ventilation.
   C. The cellar of the fire building to shut the utilities.
   D. The rear of the fire building to assist the OV firefighters with VEIS of the fire building.

Answer 42

A

Question 43

6. Engine 227 arrives first for a fire in a one-story taxpayer. The officer instructs the members
   to perform a Backstretch of the company’s 2 ’/
   2
   ” hose. The members of this company would be
   correct to take all but which one of the following actions? (Evolution 1 3.1,3.2, 4.1,4.4)
   A. The ECC stopped the pumper in the vicinity of the fire building so as not to impede the
   positioning of a truck company.
   B. One member mounted the rear step of the apparatus, placed his arm through the first 3 folds
   of hose, stepped down and walked backward, dragging the hose.
   C. The firefighter laid the hose on the ground about 5 feet from the apparatus and slightly to
   the side in the direction of the stretch.
   D. A second firefighter laid the next three folds directly to the rear of the apparatus and a third
   firefighter laid the next three folds slightly to the side away from the direction of the stretch.

Answer 43

C

Question 44

7. Units are operating at an advanced fire in the cellar of a taxpayer. Which engine company
   has the responsibility to ensure that the sprinkler system is supplied at this fire? (7.2.3 C)
   A. 1
   sl
   engine company
   B. 2
   nd engine company
   C. 3
   rd
   engine company
   D. 4
   th
   engine company

Answer 44

C

Question 45

8. At 1000 hours a 10-75 is transmitted for a fire on the 1
   st
   floor of an occupied one-story
   taxpayer. The fire occupancy is a shoe store with an entrance door and two large showcase
   windows facing the street. The first arriving engines took the following actions. In which one
   were they i ncorrect? (7.3.1)
   A. The 1
   st engine stretched a 2 14” line through the front door to protect the fleeing occupants
   and extinguish the fire.
   B. The 2nd line was stretched into the fire occupancy.
   C. An additional line was stretched to the roof to protect personnel and exposures once the
   roof was opened.
   D. Hoselines were made available to operate Stang nozzles and tower ladder streams.

Answer 45

A

Question 46

9. Queens units are drilling at the site of a recent multiple alarm in a taxpayer in which the
   first arriving engine used in-line pumping (ILP) upon arrival. Which statement made about in�line pumping was correct? (Evolution 1A Notes)
   A. The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 4” or larger main.
   B. Not more than 8 lengths of 3 ‘A” hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
   C. The ECC of the IP should have the water supply augmented when the intake pressure drops
   below 20 psi.
   D. Two buzzer tones shall be sent from the back step buzzer when the hose firefighter is in
   position and the pumper is ready to proceed.

Answer 46

D

Question 47

10. Choose the incorrect choice regarding cockloft fires in taxpayers. (7.3.3)
    A. The roof should be ventilated to control the fire spread and permit units to advance into
    occupancies.
    B. Ceilings shall be pulled in occupancies to expose fire and define the extent of the fire.
    C. It is generally a good practice to operate roof handlines into roof openings to confine and
    extinguish advanced cockloft fires.
    D. On older type taxpayers there may be vents or store signs attached to the front of the
    building covering openings into the cockloft. Streams can be directed into these openings to
    effect extinguishment.

Answer 47

C

Question 48

1. FDNY units arriving at a late night taxpayer fire find heavy fire in the cockloft of the
   middle occupancy, a closed pizzeria, of 5 occupancies. Ladder members report slight extension
   into exposure 02, an occupied Dunkin Donuts and heavy extension into exposure 04, a closed
   jewelry store. At this fire where should the 1st
   engine stretch their handline? (7.3.5 B)
   A. Into the pizzeria
   B. Into the Dunkin Donuts
   C. Into the jewelry store
   D. To the sprinkler system

Answer 48

B

Question 49

12. When fire has control of the cockloft and the need for exposure protection is critical, what
    should be the 2nd arriving engines first priority? (7.3.5 B)
    A. Assist the first engine with the first line
    B. Stretch a line into a seriously exposed structure/ occupancy and operate into the cockloft
    C. Supply the sprinkler system
    D. Stretch a line to the roof to protect operating members

Answer 49

A

Question 50

13. At taxpayer fires tower ladders should be positioned in front of the building in preference
    to conventional aerials. The basket of the TL can be positioned-feet above the
    street level and the TL stream can be directed into the store or stores. (8.1.20)
    A. 1 -2
    B. 2-3
    C. 4-5
    D. 5-6

Answer 50

A

Question 51

14. Of the following choices, which is responsible for shutting the utilities at taxpayer fires?
    (8.2.2 A, 8.3.3 A)
    A. 1
    st
    LCC
    B. 2
    nd LCC
    C. 1
    st
    Forcible entry team
    D. 2
    nd forcible entry team

Answer 51

C

Question 52

15. A tower ladder arriving first at a taxpayer cellar fire would be correct to take all but which
    one action below? (8.2.2 A)
    A. The forcible entry team performed a search of the store and ventilated the store windows.
    B. The Roof firefighter placed a portable ladder to the roof and vented the skylights and
    scuttle after communicating with the 1st
    ladder officer.
    C. The OV firefighter vented the rear of the store and conducted searches of the 1
    st
    floor after
    teaming up with the 2nd OV.
    D. The LCC placed the apparatus in front of the building, then joined the Roof FF to assist
    with roof ventilation.

Answer 52

D

Question 53

16. Where do most taxpayer fires originate? (8.3.1 A)
    A. In the cellar area, near the utilities.
    B. In the store at street level, in storage or utility areas.
    C. In the cockloft area, usually due to faulty electrical equipment.
    D. On the roof in HVAC systems.

Answer 53

B

Question 54

17. A Lieutenant drilling with his members on store fires in taxpayers stated the following
    points. Which was stated incorrectly? (8.3.1)
    A. All areas must be searched for removal of the occupants with particular attention given to
    the rear and main selling areas.
    B. The cellar, rear or mezzanine areas may contain accommodations for the employees of the
    store to rest.
    C. The probing of the ceiling area with a hook upon entering will give some indication of
    conditions in the cockloft.
    D. Ventilation of the store at the front by removal of show windows shall be done if ordered
    by the ladder company officer in the fire area.

Answer 54

D

Question 55

18. Of the following members listed which one should not operate on the roof at a cockloft
    fire? (8.3.3)
    A. I
    st
    LCC
    B. 1
    st
    OV FF
    C. 2
    nd OV FF
    D. 2
    nd Roof FF

Answer 55

B

Question 56

19. Which choice correctly shows the tools the OV should operate with at taxpayer fires?
    (8.4.3 B)
    A. The halligan and a maul
    B. The halligan and a maul or flat head axe
    C. The halligan and a pike head axe
    D. The halligan and a six-foot hook

Answer 56

A

Question 57

20. A Captain discussing the different tools that may be required at taxpayer fires would be
    correct to state all but which one of the following statements? (8.4.3, 8.4.4)
    A. The maul and duckbill lockbreaker maybe required for some padlocks.
    B. The Bam-Bam tool and screwdriver set is effective on brass cylinders but not on case
    hardened locks.
    C. All trucks should report in with 10 and 12 foot hooks in addition to their normal tool
    compliment.
    D. When a member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a hook must also be taken. Members
    going to the roof subsequently should bring an ax or iron with the saw if available.

Answer 57

C

Question 58

21. A fire originating on the second floor of a two-story taxpayer may be treated as a fire
    originating on the first floor of a taxpayer. All of the following are true regarding these fires
    except for which choice? (9.2)
    A. Aerial ladders may be needed for roof ventilation.
    B. Second floor occupancies such as dance halls or meeting halls have ceiling beams that span
    greater areas, causing higher ceilings with cocklofts that may not be as deep.
    C. If the second floor is divided into multi-occupancy use, the penetration of heavy caliber
    streams will be limited due to partitions subdividing the floor area.
    D. The probability of a fire extending into the cockloft is greater.

Answer 58

B

Question 59

Bereavement Leave of not more than two 15-hour tours or two 9-hour tour and one 15 hour
tour may be granted by the Deputy Chief for:
♦ Death in a member’s immediate family
♦ Death of the member’s domestic partner
♦ Death in the immediate family of the member’s spouse or domestic partner
• Member’s Immediate Family Includes
o Spouse
o Parent, Child, Brother or Sister (Natural, Adoptive, Foster or Step)
o Other relative residing in the member’s household at time of death
• Bereavement Leave will begin at 0900 hours following tie of death
• Bereavement Leave may not be less than four calendar days
• When Bereavement Leave is granted, the member’s officer shall prepare a
the Bureau of Personnel. (Forward one copy immediately and one copy with transcript of death)

Answer 59

REGS 17
• Vacation Leaves shall not be interrupted, delayed or extended by notification of death in a member’s
immediate family.
• Member’s granted Bereavement Leave which extends into scheduled Vacation Leave shall have the
Bereavement Leave terminated at 0900 hours of start of Vacation Leave

Question 60

REGULATIONS 17 - EMERGENCY LEAVE
• Granted for serious illness of a spouse, child, parent (step, foster or natural), brother or sister of a
member.
• When approved by Personnel, the 1
st
scheduled tour of any emergency leave will not be deducted
from annual leave allowances
• Any tours of duty granted as an extension of emergency leave will be deducted from the member’s
annual leave balance
• In lieu of being deducted from leave balances for emergency leave extensions- the member may
perform equal reimbursement time for such emergency leave extensions
NOTES

Answer 60

EFAS can monitor any of the 16 HT Channels, however it can only monitor 1 channel at a
time. A separate EFAS equipped vehicle must be used to monitor each channel in use
(Primary Tactical, Secondary Tactical, Command, etc.)
• All vehicles regularly assigned to Divisions, Battalions, Field Comm, and Marines 1, 6 and 9
are equipped with EFAS.
• EFAS is connected to the EBF-4
• When viewing the EFAS screen, it will not switch back to the STARFIRE screen when units
transmit 10-84
• If an EAB is transmitted on a HT within range of an EFAS equipped vehicle, the MDT
screen will automatically switch from the STARFIRE screen to the EFAS screen.
• EFAS Training Roll Calls mandated quarterly (January, April, July, October)
• EFAS starts automatically when vehicle is started. It takes 1 minute to connect to Starfire. Do
not attempt to select EFAS during this time.
• EFAS will capture routine HT transmissions during the tour. It may be desirable to clear
these transmissions if an Emergency response is received.
• Officers must “Click-in” after arriving 10-84 to “check-in” and have all of their members
recognized by EFAS
• EFAS is connected to STARFIRE, units assigned on the response ticket will be displayed as
“Assigned Units”

Question 61

Emergency Alert/ MAYDAY
• When a member activates their EAB, their identity line in EFAS will be highlighted. Their
COMPANY, NAME and POSITION will be listed in red in both the “Radio Status” and
“MAYDAYS” areas
• In addition, a hard copy will print sowing the member’s COMPANY, POSITION and the
TIME OF THE MAYDAY (No name)
• The member’s identity will remain RED until the Emergency Alert is resolved and the HT is
reset.
• Once cleared, the member’s highlighted line will change from RED back to WHITE in the
“RADIO STATUS” area. It will change from RED to YELLOW in the “MAYDAYS” area
• The system can handle multiple Emergency Alert Transmissions.
• If an EMS member activates their EAB, their EMS Unit, Position and Name will show.

Answer 61

PA/ID 1-77 - EEO COMPLAINT PROCESS
Six Ways to File an EEO Complaint
• Directly in person at the EEO Office
• Mail a letter or EEO Complaint form to the EEO Office
• By telephone
• By email to EEO@fdny.nyc.gov
• To an Officer/ Supervisor who will notify EEO Office
• To an EEO Counselor who will notify EEO Office

Question 62

Officer Responsibility
• Once notified by a member of an incident, the Officer shall inform the member of available filing
options
• Officer is required to notify the FDNY EEO Officer by:
o Telephone between 0800 and 1800 hours Mon-Fri
o Email
o If the incident effects operations during non-business hours call EEO Officer via Fire Dept.
Operations Center (FDOC)

Answer 62

The member is not required to give the Officer any other information.
• If the member volunteers to give further information the Officer shall complete the Confidential EEO
Incident Report:
o Report is forwarded DIRECTLY to the EEO Officer in a sealed envelope marked
“CONFIDENTIAL”
o The report does not go through the chain of Command
o No copies are retained by the Officer

Officer does not interrogate any member involved in the alleged incident, unless requested to do so by
EEO Officer or BITS
• Company Journal entries shall not be entered with regard to any EEO complaints

Question 63

PAK-TRACKER
• Dual Purpose- Monitoring/ ID and Tracking
• Serves as an early warning device and provides a distressed member’s identity
• Tracking Capability guides firefighters to the distressed member’s location
• Maximum range from an SCBA’s transmitter to a Pak-Tracker handheld receiver is approximately
900 feet line of sight
• Handheld receiver is not suitable for use in flammable or explosive atmospheres
• Carried by all ladders, rescues and squads
• Brought to the Command Post by FAST Unit, Rescue and Squad
• Monitored by a member of the FAST Unit
• FAST Unit Pak-Tracker remains in Monitoring Mode near the FAST Unit’s assigned position
• Can receive and store up to 36 SCBA identities
• LCD screen can only display 2 SCBA identities at one time
• Can only lock on to ONE SCBA at a time
• Will receive a signal from a PASS alarm that is in full-alarm mode for 10 seconds
• Unit and Assignment of the distressed member will display on the Pak-Tracker

Answer 63

Signal from SCBA to Pak-Tracker will usually pass through:
• Glass
• Light building materials
• Wood
• Openings (such as gaps, holes, windows and elevator shafts)

Question 64

Signal will reflect and/or not penetrate through:
• Metal, including structural framework
• Large metal objects
• Concrete walls or floors
• Brick or concrete block construction

Answer 64

BATTALION RECORDER SYSTEM
• Each Battalion vehicle is equipped with a handie-talkie recorder
• A companion computer workstation is located in each Battalion office
• The workstation computer will capture recordings from the Battalion vehicle upon return to quarters
• Recorder system will record transmissions on all HT channels except Channel 9 in Zone A on models
1 and 2 of the XTS3500R radios
• The recorders do not record transmissions to and from the borough dispatcher
• All Battalion vehicles must remain on with the motor running at fire and emergency scenes,
regardless of the order of their arrival
• Company Officers can request copies of recordings on the Primary and Secondary Tactical channels
• Chief Officers can request copies of recordings on any available channels
• Copies of recordings shall be kept in a secure location in the company office when not in use

Question 65

Emergency Roll Call
• Engines answer as per their engine position assignments
• Ladders answer as per their ladder position assignments
• Squads answer as per their ENGINE position assignments

Answer 65

Member Conducting the Emergency Roll Call:
• Must have an updated list of all units on scene
• Know as the “Roll Call Officer” (RCO)
• Must be assisted by another member who is responsible to record the members by position as they
reply
• Every Battalion and Division has a pad of pre-printed Emergency Roll Call forms to help keep track
of companies and members as they reply to the roll call
• RCO and member assisting should be in an area away from the Command Post
• RCO will have to evaluate the situation to determine which company will be called first

Question 66

Company Officers:
• State the number of firefighters they responded with and account only for members within sight or
hearing without using the HT