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Question 1

1. Leaves exceeding the amount of accrued credits shall not be granted; except that, in
   unusual circumstances, the Fire Commissioner may permit use of annual leave allowance before
   earned, not to exceed: Please choose the correct answer from the list above?
   (Regulations chapter 17, section 17.1.3)
   A) four 9-hour tours
   B) three 15-hour tours
   C) Both A and B
   D) None of the above

Answer 1

1. Answer: C (Hurricane Sandy)

Question 2

2. Which leave(s) of absence shall be deducted from annual leave allowance?
   (Regulations chapter 17, section 17.1.7)
   A) Emergency leave extensions (unless reimbursement duty is approved and performed within
   180 days).
   B) Special leaves without pay.
   C) Leaves for legal appearances involving City business.
   D) All of the above.
   E) None of the above.

Answer 2

2. Answer: E = A - Emergency leave extensions (unless reimbursement duty is approved
   and performed within 90 days)., B - Special leaves with pay., C - Leaves for legal appearances
   not involving City business.

Question 3

3. Please choose the correct leave(s) from the list below that will not be deducted from the
   annual leave allowance? (Regulations chapter 17, section 17.1.8)
   A) Bereavement leaves.
   B) Leaves for legal appearances, that involve City business.
   C) Military leaves not exceeding 30 days annually, as authorized by State Military Law.
   D) First scheduled tour of emergency leaves.

Answer 3

3. Answer: All are correct

Question 4

4. Officers on duty shall not allow the apparatus to be taken from quarters except: Please
   choose the incorrect item from the list above? (Regulations chapter 13, section 13.3.1)
   A) Upon receipt of a signal or response to which the company is special called or assigned to
   respond.
   B) Upon orders of the Chief of Department, an Assistant or Deputy Assistant Chief, or the
   officer in command of Fleet Maintenance.
   C) For the purpose of cleaning quarters, training chauffeurs, or outdoor drill.
   D) To perform assigned inspectional duties.
   E) Company apparatus may be utilized for the purpose of procuring required food. Units are to
   complete this procedure within 45 minutes and are limited to their first alarm response area.

Answer 4

4. Answer: E = Company apparatus may be utilized for the purpose of procuring required
   food. Units are to complete this procedure within 45 minutes and are limited to their first due
   response area. (First alarm = 1st, 2nd or 3rd due. )

Question 5

5. When repairs to apparatus are needed, and the Department mechanic determines that unit
   cannot respond, the officer must promptly notify the dispatcher, Battalion Chief, and Deputy
   Chief. If the unit has not returned to service within ____ hours of the original notification, the
   company officer must notify the Battalion and Deputy Chief. Please fill in the blank?
   (Regulations chapter 13, section 13.3.7)
   A) 5
   B) 2
   C) 3
   D) 4

Answer 5

5. Answer: B

Question 6

6. Company commanders shall arrange, each ____________ on the 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tour, for
   the operation of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in quarters. Please fill in
   the blank? (Regulations chapter 13, section 13.2.13)
   A) Monday
   B) Tuesday
   C) Wednesday
   D) Thursday

Answer 6

6. Answer: A

Question 7

7. Company commanders shall cause a thorough ________ inspection of aerial, tower and
   portable ladders. Please fill in the blank? (Regulations chapter 13, section 13.2.14)
   A) Daily
   B) Weekly
   C) Monthly
   D) Semi-Annual

Answer 7

7. Answer: C

Question 8

8. When officer is notified of any apparatus defect or irregularity, an inspection shall be made
   and the officer’s findings promptly recorded in the company journal. The officer must promptly
   notify the Fleet Maintenance Division. There are occasions when there are no radio mechanics
   on duty to repair apparatus sirens. When a unit’s electronic siren is out of service, the officer
   shall: Please choose the most correct answer from the list above? (Regulations chapter
   13, section 13.3.8)
   A) Notify the Battalion and Division.
   B) In the case where the unit is equipped with another operating audible device, such as an air
   horn and emergency lights (both are required), the unit will remain in service.
   C) If there is no audible signal or emergency lights, a spare apparatus shall be requested.
   D) All of the above.

Answer 8

8. Answer: D

Question 9

9. Please choose the incorrect procedure from the list below? (Regulations chapter
   13, section 13.3.9)
   A) When an apparatus sustains a flat tire, the unit must be placed out of service and the Fleet
   Maintenance Division notified.
   B) The Company Officer will determine if a spare apparatus is required.
   C) No attempt shall be made to re-inflate a tire that has gone flat. To try to inflate a flat tire on
   the apparatus could result in an injury to a member.
   D) Members are not prohibited from the inflation of a tire to the required pressure, where there
   has been a loss of pressure, not resulting from a flat tire.

Answer 9

9. Answer: B = The Fleet Maintenance Division will determine if a spare apparatus is
   required.

Question 10

10. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the item below? (Regulations chapter
    13, section 13.5.8)
    “When a civilian alleges that the Department is responsible for an accident the civilian
    should be informed that he/she may file a notice of claim by calling the Comptroller’s
    Office. All reports required by Regulations must be forwarded.”
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 10

10. Answer: A

Question 11

11. Complaints related to places of public amusement and entertainment such as theaters,
    sports arenas, convention halls, dance halls, cabarets or similar occupancies will be immediately
    telephoned to the administrative _____________ Chief. Please fill in the blank?
    (Regulations chapter 12, section 12.1.6)
    A) Battalion
    B) Deputy

Answer 11

11. Answer: A

Question 12

12. Chief and Company Officers shall cause frequent inspections of buildings or occupancies,
    excluding living quarters, wherein it is suspected fireworks are being illegally stored or sold.
    Please choose an incorrect procedure from the list below when fireworks are found?
    (Regulations chapter 12, section 12.1.9)
    A) A summons shall be served.
    B) The Bureau of Fire Investigation notified and the Police Department called to the scene for
    confiscation and disposal.
    C) A small quantity shall be retained by the company officer for evidence.
    D) Receipts shall be obtained from the police official called to the scene.
    E) The Bureau of Operations shall be notified of the incident, followed by a report with full
    particulars.

Answer 12

12. Answer: E = The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall be notified of the incident, followed by a
    report with full particulars.

Question 13

13. Company commanders shall, during each school year, ensure a thorough annual inspection
    of all schools located within their administrative districts. Please indicate if you agree or
    disagree with the above statement? (Regulations chapter 12, section 12.1.10)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 13

13. Answer: A = Note: This is correct as written in Regulations, however according to the
    BISP Manual, Public Schools are inspected by Fire Prevention, an assessment is made by Fire
    Prevention around February of each year and OPS could be asked to complete some outstanding
    Public School inspections. All other schools are inspected by Operational Units during each
    school year.

Question 14

14. A Battalion Chief other than the Battalion Commander shall be designated as Battalion
    Training officer by the Battalion Commander, subject to the approval of the Borough
    Commander. The Training Officer’s duties shall include: Please choose the correct duties from
    the list above? (Regulations chapter 7, section 7.1.1)
    A) Monitoring of the Probationary Firefighter Development Program (AUC 323) emphasizing
    the proper use of the reading schedule and training notebook.
    B) Review of CD-135 to identify units that may require more assistance or supervision with
    training activities.
    C) Coordinate the Firefighter 6th grade training program.
    D) Ensure that periodic drills are conducted on unique local fire problems such as target
    hazards or buildings with pre-incident guidelines.
    E) Pay particular attention to newly promoted covering officers to assist and support them
    during drill periods.
    F) Develop appropriate topics for Multi-Unit Drill period that allow for interesting and
    meaningful hands on training.

Answer 14

14. Answer: All are correct

Question 15

15. “When a Battalion Chief arrives at the scene of an operation where an Acting
    Battalion Chief is the Incident Commander, the Battalion Chief shall assume command of
    the operation and assign the Acting Battalion Chief as needed. When the Battalion Chief
    assumes command, a notification shall be made to the operating units via handie-talkie and
    to the dispatcher via department radio that a transfer of command has occurred.” Please
    indicate if you agree or disagree with the above statement? (Regulations chapter 7,
    section 7.2.2)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 15

15. Answer: A

Question 16

1) Which of the following is not a property of CO?
A) Colorless
B) Odorless
C) Irritating
D) Toxic

Answer 16

1. C = non irritating (HM 4-2.1)

Question 17

2) CO has an auto ignition temperature of \_\_\_\_\_ degrees and an LEL of \_\_\_\_ and an UEL
of\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A) 7412 degrees F , 12.5%, 74%
B) 1128 degrees F, 17%, 95%
C) 1228 degrees, 12.5%, 95%
D) 1128 degrees, 12.5%, 74%

Answer 17

2. D (HM 4 – 2.4)

Question 18

3) Which of the following is NOT a sign of Medium Level CO poisoning?
A) Vomiting
B) Drowsiness
C) Dizziness
D) Loss of consciousness

Answer 18

3. C = dizziness is a symptom of low level CO poisoning (HM 4-3.12)

Question 19

4) OSHA has established a maximum safe working level for CO at ____PPM over an 8 hr
period in the general work place. The United States EPA has established the residential levels are
not to exceed ____PPM over an 8 hr average.
A) 9, 9
B) 9, 35
C) 35, 9
D) 35, 8

Answer 19

4. C (HM 4-3.15)

Question 20

5) The IC shall request the utility company to respond at CO incidents in all of the following
situations, except
A) A CO level over 5 PPM is recorded by a meter
B) Units on the scene shut off a gas appliance
C) An individual is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning
D) The IC feels a response by the utility company is necessary

Answer 20

5. A = 9 PPM (HM 4-4.1.5

Question 21

6) At what reading on the meter should we notify occupants that we have detected a
potentially lethal level of CO?
A) Readings of 9 PPM or less
B) Readings greater than 9 PPM but less than 100 PPM
C) Readings greater than 99 PPM
D) Readings greater than 35 PPM

Answer 21

6. C = the book states “ meter readings of 100 PPM and greater” (HM 4-4.5)

Question 22

8) CPC companies are trained to operate in what Level CPC?
A) Only Level A
B) Only Level B
C) Level A and Level B
D) None of the above

Answer 22

8. C (HM 5- 1.1

Question 23

9) CPC units can perform the following actions, except?
A) Mitigation
B) Decontamination
C) Search and rescue
D) Removal of victims, both civilians and emergency responders

Answer 23

9. A (HM 5- 1.1)

Question 24

10) FF Binder, of TL 105, a CPC unit, made the following 4 statements about CPC units and
was only correct in one of them. Which statement is correct?
A) Unit entries into a contaminated area require a coordinated team effort by at least 4 CPC
trained members
B) It is necessary that all members be from the same CPC unit
C) A decontamination station must be established and staffed before entry is made
D) CPC unit officers, in concert with the IC, will provide for the proper supervision and safety
of members

Answer 24

10. C (HM 5-4.1) A-5 trained members, B- it is NOT necessary, D-in concert with the HM
    group supervisor

Question 25

11) The CPC unit officer shall NOT don a CPC suit unless the situation dictates that a suit is
required in order to properly supervise the units operations. Which of the following are examples
of this scenario?
A) Entry team is not in line of sight
B) Complex entry team operation
C) Operation requires a number of entry teams

Answer 25

11. All are correct ( HM 5- 5.1)

Question 26

12) If an entry team member goes down for an unknown reason, the Back Up team is put to
work and will only perform one task. What is it?
A) Remove victims completing the Entry teams assignment
B) Stand fast after notifying the FAST unit to remove the downed member
C) Removal of the downed member themselves
D) Search the area around the downed member for the material that caused him to go down

Answer 26

12. C (HM 5-6.1)

Question 27

13) The IC shall special call a CPC unit or HMTU, as a FAST unit, to the scene if how many
entry teams are expected to be put to work?
A) 2 entry teams
B) 1 entry team
C) More than 2 entry teams
D) More than 5 entry teams

Answer 27

13. C (HM 5-7.2)

Question 28

14) Additional entry teams will be needed at incidents where there are numerous ambulatory
and/ or non ambulatory victims. With how many victims will additional entry teams need to be
called?
A) 5 or more
B) 2 or more
C) 3 or more
D) 10 or more

Answer 28

14. C (HM 5-9.3) A single entry team will be able to handle removing one or two victims
    from the hot zone to a safe area.

Question 29

786. Fire alarm systems are required in a Group M occupancy where the fire area is located
     more than _____ stories above grade? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 7)
     A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 29

786. C

Question 30

787. Sprinklers are required THROUGHOUT BUILDINGS, which contain a Group M
     Occupancy that exceeds ______ square feet? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. 7,500 B. 10,000 C. 12,000 D. 17,500

Answer 30

787. C

Question 31

788. Sprinklers are required THROUGHOUT BUILDINGS, where the combined area of all
     Group M fire areas on all floors, including mezzanines, exceeds _______ square feet?
     (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. 7,500 B. 12,000 C. 18,000 D. 24,000

Answer 31

788. D

Question 32

789. Sprinklers are required IN ALL BUILDINGS of Group M, where storage of merchandise is
     high-piled or rack storage arrays? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 32

789. Agree

Question 33

790. If a building was constructed under the 2008 Building Code, sprinklers are required
     THROUGHOUT ANY GROUP M OCCUPANCY if the fire area of any size exceeds ____
     square feet? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. 7,500 B. 10,000 C. 14,500 D. 17,500

Answer 33

790. A

Question 34

791. If a building was constructed under the 2008 Building Code, sprinklers are required
     THROUGHOUT ANY GROUP M OCCUPANCY if the fire area of any size is in a high-rise
     building? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 34

791. Agree

Question 35

792. If a building was constructed under the 2008 Building Code, sprinklers are required
     THROUGHOUT ANY GROUP M OCCUPANCY if the fire area of any size has an unenclosed
     stair or escalator between any two or more floors? (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 35

792. Agree

Question 36

793. If a building was constructed under the 2008 Building Code, sprinklers are required
     THROUGHOUT ANY GROUP M OCCUPANCY if the fire area of any size is located more
     than 3 stories above grade?
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 36

793. Agree

Question 37

794. Two automatic sources of water supply are required for sprinklers in Group M occupancies
     when the floor area on one floor exceeds ______ square feet?
     (Mercantile 2008 Pg 8)
     A. 15,000 B. 20,000 C. 24,000 D. 30,000

Answer 37

794. B

Question 38

795. Level 2 and Level 3 aerosols are not permitted for storage in below grade areas, but are
     permitted for display below grade if the retail display area is protected by a sprinkler system?
     (Mercantile 2008 Pg 14)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 38

795. Agree

Question 39

796. In the 1968 Building Code, a building that is primarily occupied for the shelter and
     sleeping accommodations of individuals on a day to day or week to week basis, like Hotels,
     Motels, Lodging houses and Rooming Houses is Occupancy Group? (Residential Pre-
     08 Pg 1)
     A. J-1 B. J-2 C. J-3 D. J-4

Answer 39

796. A

Question 40

797. In the 1968 Building Code, there shall be at least two door openings, remote from each
     other and leading to exits, from every room or enclosed space in which the total occupant loads
     exceeds _______ occupants? (Residential Pre-08 Pg 8)
     A. 15 B. 20 C. 25 D. 30

Answer 40

797. B

Question 41

798. In the 1968 Building Code, corridor widths must be a minimum of ______ inches in J-1
     and J-2? (Residential Pre-08 Pg 8)
     A. 30 B. 36 C. 40 D. 44

Answer 41

798. B

Question 42

799. In the 1968 Building Code, corridors in J-1 and J-2 shall be subdivided by smoke barriers
     every ________ feet? (Residential Pre-08 Pg 8)
     A. 100 B. 125 C. 150 D. 175

Answer 42

799. C

Question 43

800. In the 1968 Building Code, balconies may serve as a means of egress from dwelling units
     in J-2 buildings if the balcony serves at least 2 dwelling units, the dwelling units are separated
     from each other by two-hour fire-resistance construction, and the parapets or guards are not
     higher than 4 feet on the outer side of the balcony. (Residential Pre-08 Pg 8)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 43

800. A

Question 44

801. In the 1968 Building Code, fire alarm systems are required in hotels, motels, lodging
     houses, dormitories and SRO’s having more than ______ sleeping rooms or accommodating
     more than ______ lodgers above the first floor or ground story. (Residential Pre-08 Pg 12)
     A. 15, 15 B. 20, 20 C. 25, 25 D. 30, 30

Answer 44

801. A

Question 45

802. In the 1968 Building Code, sprinklers were required in which of the following
     occupancies? (Residential Pre-08 Pg 13)
     A. Residential buildings with a catering establishment and banquet hall with an occupant load
     of 300 or more persons
     B. Places of assembly located within a building classified in occupancy group J-1
     C. Rubbish chutes and laundry chutes
     D. Refuse collection and disposal areas
     E. Five feet in front, to the rear, and the sides of clothes drying machines in the drying area of
     laundry spaces with two or more clothes drying machines

Answer 45

802. A, B, C, D, E