UPDATES PKG EXAM #1 Flashcards
Question 1:
This package will cover all the updates since the last lieutenants exam. As you know, updates are highly testable. Good luck. Question 1… Of the following choices, which contains correct information regarding NYCs electric service system?
A: An electric manhole can contain primary cables, secondary cables or both. When both are present, primary cable will be mounted on the wall near the top of the manhole while secondary cable will be mounted on the wall near the bottom of the manhole.
B: Underground secondary cable is covered in orange wrapping called “Arc Proofing” which acts as a fire retardant. Older types of arc proofing can be Asbestos Containing Material.
C: Almost all manhole fires involve the secondary cable network. Primary cables have more substantial insulation which make them less vulnerable to breakdown and they have breakers which generally trip in the event of any type of fault occurring.
D: Transformers are most commonly found in large, circular-shaped underground vaults under the street or sidewalk. Transformers must be vented, so they typically have grated covers.
Answer: C
Explanation:
A) An electric manhole can contain primary cables, secondary cables or both. When both are present, SECONDARY cable will be mounted on the wall near the top of the manhole while PRIMARY cable will be mounted on the wall near the bottom of the manhole.
B) Underground PRIMARY cable is covered in WHITE wrapping called “Arc Proofing” which acts as a fire retardant. Older types of arc proofing can be Asbestos Containing Material.
D) Transformers are most commonly found in large, RECTANGULAR-shaped underground vaults under the street or sidewalk. Transformers must be vented, so they typically have grated covers.
AUC 180 2.1.2, 2.3.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.5
Question 2:
There are a number of decisions the nozzle firefighter is empowered to make while operating a hose line. Which one listed is incorrect?
A: Fully closing the nozzle to reduce nozzle reaction and regain control.
B: Opening the nozzle in an emergency.
C: Communicating the need to be relieved on the nozzle.
D: Direction of the stream.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A. PARTIALLY closing the nozzle to reduce nozzle reaction and regain control.
“DECCALS”
Direction of the stream
Emergency opening of the nozzle
Closing nozzle partially to reduce nozzle reaction and regain control
Communicating the need to be relieved on the nozzle
Advancement rate
Line-calling for more
Sweeping the floor
Engine Ops Ch 6 2.7.1
Question 11:
During company drill on proper procedures to be employed at manhole emergencies, one firefighter made an incorrect statement. Indicate the incorrect statement.
A: A safety area shall be cordoned off to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This area should include one (1) non-affected manhole in each direction beyond those with activity.
B: Communication conduits entering buildings at points of entry are more likely to be packed (sealed) and less susceptible to smoke and CO migration.
C: Members should avoid de-energizing any electric components by opening switches (shutting power at the main) during an underground electrical fire.
D: When it becomes necessary to shut power at the main during a manhole fire, proceed with caution due to the possibility of explosion or shock. The member must wear linesman’s gloves (only carried by Rescue & Squad) and attach a rope or similar piece of equipment to the switch, so the switch can be operated remotely and not in front of, or near, the panel.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) Communication conduits entering buildings at points of entry are LESS likely to be packed (sealed) and MORE susceptible to smoke and CO migration.
C Note: Even if lights are flickering, it is dangerous to shut power. CO has the potential to build up in the conduits leading from the burning manhole and migrate into the electrical panels within the building. It is possible for CO to be in its explosive range inside the panel, while the CO meter may read little or no CO nearby. When opening the breaker or switch an arc is created which can ignite the CO and cause an explosion of the electric panel.
AUC 180 4.3, 4.4.2, 4.5, 4.5.2
Question 15:
The medical officer must be notified via FDOC for all injuries and biological exposures within what time period?
A: 7 days
B: 48 hours
C: 24 hours
D: 2 weeks
Answer: C
Explanation:
THIS WAS CHANGED TO 24 HOURS IN DECEMBER OF 2020
Safety Bulletin 1 2.1
Question 16:
Two members of Engine 2, located in Midtown, Manhattan, were discussing their unit’s equipment for standpipe operations. In which choice were they incorrect?
A: 1 length of 2” lightweight hose (green with a red stripe), maintained as a roll-up and kept with the 2” nozzle and 1” MST attached, is required to be carried on all engine apparatus.
B: 3 lengths of 2 ½” lightweight hose (white with a red stripe) maintained as roll-ups is required to be carried on all engine apparatus. One of these lengths must be kept with the 2 ½” nozzle and 1” MST attached.
C: For companies staffed with 5 firefighters, 1 additional length of 2 ½” lightweight hose must be carried, maintained as a roll-up.
D: Hose for standpipe use may be carried on the side board of the apparatus, and is secured using straps and buckles. This hose may also be carried inside apparatus compartments.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) 3 lengths of 2 ½” lightweight hose (white with a red stripe) maintained as roll-ups is required to be carried on all engine apparatus. One of these lengths must be kept with the 2 ½” nozzle and 1 1/8” MST attached.
Eng Ch 2 9.2, 9.3
Question 17:
Engine 199 arrives on scene of a reported fire on the cellar of an old law tenement. There is an exterior entrance to the cellar in the front of the building. On arrival, they encounter a heavy fire condition in the cellar. The on-duty Lieutenant should know that which provision regarding the placement of the first hose line is correct?
A: The first hose line must be stretched through the front door and remain on the first floor to protect the interior stairs.
B: The first line must be stretched through the front door and down to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire.
C: The first line must be stretched to the exterior cellar entrance to extinguish the fire.
D: The first line should be stretched to the exterior cellar entrance if it provides the quickest access to the cellar to extinguish the fire.
Answer: D
Explanation:
THERE WERE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THIS SECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF MDS IN MARCH 2022.
MD CH 1 3.2
Question 20:
Engine Officers should maintain familiarity with the Pro Pressure Governor (PPG) and standards for use by the Engine Chauffeur. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: If the PPG is malfunctioning on an apparatus, the Fleet Maintenance Division must be notified. If the unit receives a structural response before the PPG is repaired, the on-scene IC must be notified that the PPG is not operating correctly.
B: In the PSI mode, the PPG will automatically maintain the discharge pressure set in the LED display. This is the setting used by all apparatus in the FDNY.
C: In the RPM mode, the PPG will maintain engine RPMs set in the LED display. In this mode, it will not automatically compensate for any changes in discharge pressure and for this reason, apparatus in the FDNY do not normally use the RPM mode.
D: The RPM mode is used only if the PSI mode malfunctions or to initially gain a water supply in a drafting evolution.
Answer: A
Explanation:
A) If the PPG is malfunctioning on an apparatus, the apparatus must be placed OUT-OF-SERVICE and the Fleet Maintenance Division notified.
Eng Ch 2 Add 1 1.5, 2.1.1, 2.1.2
Question 22:
Which button on the MDT can retrieve the combination to a unit’s quarters?
A: “UNIT STATUS”
B: “INCIDENT SUMMARY”
C: “INCIDENT HISTORY”
D: “COMBINATION”
Answer: A
Explanation:
D - no such button exists
UNIT STATUS: Permits the current status of any unit to be displayed on the screen. The combination to that unit’s quarters will also be displayed.
INCIDENT SUMMARY: Provides current information on incident that includes: Information transmitted, addresses, locations, CIDS information, list of units, etc.
INCIDENT HISTORY: Provides complete particulars of incident, (Note: printer needed to receive information)
SEND: Transmits information on the display screen to Starfire.
Comm 2 11.1 C
Question 23:
The correct position of the first arriving Tower Ladder during a fire in a Place of Worship can be found in which choice?
A: Directly in front (outside the collapse zone) to be able to operate into the Rose Window
B: On exposure 2 or 4 side (outside the collapse zone) to be able to operate in the side windows
C: On the exposure 3 side (outside the collapse zone)
D: Near the front in a corner safe area (outside the collapse zone)
Answer: D
Explanation:
Places of Worship (August 2019)
Subsequent arriving TLs should be positioned to reach additional sides of the structure …sec 5.2.4 and 5.2.5
Question 28:
During an Engine Company drill on relay operations, one member made an incorrect statement. Which statement made was incorrect?
A: A concern at a relay operation is ensuring the activation of the operating pumper’s PPG. This can be a problem because the operating pumper is receiving water from the supply pumper at a pressure greater than hydrant pressure.
B: The operating pumper is receiving the discharge pressure of the supply pumper (hydrant pressure plus the idle pressure of the supply pumper.) This number will be roughly 110 psi higher than regular hydrant pressure.
C: Since the operating pumper’s PPG will only effectively engage if the setting on the PPG is higher than their actual pump pressure, the PPG will not activate at their normal Preset value.
D: The ECC of the operating pumper must set their PPG to match the “Master Pressure Gauge” of the apparatus. This will be equal to the idle pressure of the operating pumper, plus the pressure supplied by the supply pumper.
Answer: B
Explanation:
The operating pumper is receiving the discharge pressure of the supply pumper (hydrant pressure plus the idle pressure of the supply pumper.) This number will be roughly 55 PSI higher than regular hydrant pressure.
B Note: Based on local hydrant pressure, this number can range from 95 psi to 155 psi.
C Note: To minimize the difference in supply pressures, the ECC of the supply pumper should supply water at their preset value (which is their idle pressure, plus hydrant pressure).
D Note: Based on local hydrant pressure, this number will range from 150 psi to 210.
Eng Ch 2 Add 1 4.2-4.4
Question 33:
All officers should be familiar with the basic details of the ”10-75” signal. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A: This code can be transmitted for a fire.
B: This code shall not be transmitted for an emergency.
C: If a building is involved, the Officer transmitting the 10-75 shall state the location of fire (floor), height of the building in stories and the type of building.
D: A 10-75 transmitted for incidents below grade in facilities other than buildings (e.g. subway, tunnels, terminals, etc.) shall include the Rescue Battalion, Rebreather Unit 1 and a Communications Unit.
Answer: B
Explanation:
B) This code CAN be transmitted for an emergency.
Note: Choice D is an update to this signal…be aware.
Comm 8 8.5
Question 34:
Several features of the combination metal/concrete diamond blade for the portable power saw are mentioned below. Which one is correct?
A: It can be used for both wet and dry cutting.
B: The blade cannot cut wood.
C: If the blade becomes glazed over and cuts ineffectively, it must be placed out-of-service.
D: The blade will cut many metal objects with the exception of case hardened locks.
Answer: A
Explanation:
B. The blade CAN cut wood; HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
C. If the blade becomes glazed over and cut ineffectively, it CAN BE CLEANED BY RUNNING THE BLADE THROUGH AN ABRASIVE MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE.
D. The blade will cut many metal objects. IT HAS PROVEN TO CUT CASE HARDENED LOCKS.
TB Tools 9 Appendix 1 2.3.6, 2.3.8, 2.3.16
Question 37:
Newly promoted Lieutenant Smith spent 12 years in a company that responded to the Buckeye Pipeline several times in the past. During company drill on pipeline features he made several comments, one of which was incorrect. Which comment about the Buckeye Pipeline was incorrect?
A: The Buckeye Pipeline consists of two, 12” steel pipes which are identified by the Buckeye Pipeline Company as the 601 Line, which carries kerosene base aviation fuel, and the 602 Line, which can carry several different types of fuels.
B: The pipeline operates at 1,200 psig from Linden, New Jersey. The maximum service pressure on the terminal piping and the delivery lines to shippers from the Long Island City terminal is 200 psig.
C: During pumping operations, pressures around 300 psig should be expected.
D: The route of the Buckeye pipeline is marked by orange PVC poles with white tops. The white section provides members with vital information such as the identity of the pipeline owner, the product carried in the pipeline and an emergency contact phone number.
Answer: D
Explanation:
D) The route of the Buckeye pipeline is marked by WHITE PVC poles with ORANGE tops. The ORANGE section provides members with vital information such as the identity of the pipeline owner, the product carried in the pipeline and an emergency contact phone number.
B Note: The 602 Line can carry several different types of fuels (multiple grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, #2 home heating oil, etc.).
D Note: These markers only provide an “approximate” location of the pipeline.
AUC 149 1.1, 1.3, 1.5
Question 40:
Engine company members are at MUD drilling on the well hole stretch. They make the following points during the drill but were only correct in which one?
A: The nozzle firefighter should determine the point at which the hose will be pulled out of the well and flaked out for fire attack.
B: In larger buildings, it may be possible to pull the hose out of the well hole and secure it on the fire floor, if the stairs are sufficiently remote from the fire apartment to allow members to flake out the required lengths and secure the hose.
C: Before the hose is secured, the nozzle firefighter must confirm that enough hose is available on the fire floor to reach the fire area.
D: In order for the well hole to be used, it must be large enough to accommodate the hose; if you can fit your ungloved fist inside a well hole, it should be large enough to execute a well hole stretch.
Answer: B
Explanation:
A. The ENGINE OFFICER should determine the point at which the hose will be pulled out of the well and flaked out for fire attack.
C. Before the hose is secured, the ENGINE OFFICER must confirm that enough hose is available on the fire floor to reach the fire area.
D. In order for the well hole to be used, it must be large enough to accommodate the hose; if you can fit your GLOVED fist inside a well hole, it should be large enough to execute a well hole stretch.
Engine Ops Ch 7 5.2, 5.5, 5.6
