Week__4_Fall 13_on_line__10_18_13_ Flashcards
PART I – ABC’s #3-96, 9-96, 1-97, 1-02, 5-09, 6-09, 1-10 & 2-11: PART II – FFP – TAXPAYERS: PART III – BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material}
1) A NOTEWORTHY INCIDENT is defined as a fire, emergency or administrative operation
that is likely to generate significant media or political interest, and thus necessitate an immediate,
accurate and up-to-date information flow to the department hierarchy. Examples of these types of
incidents are as follows: Please choose the correct example(s) from the list below? (ABC 3-96)
A) All hands in high profile occupancies
B) 10-80 code 2 signals
C) Multiple 10-45’s
D) Transportation incidents (aviation, railroad, subway, etc.)
E) Large scale evacuations
- Answer: B, C, D, E = A = Multiple alarms in high profile occupancies
2) During the height of a storm, units should not be committed to dewatering operations
except in which case(s) listed below? (ABC 9-96, section 4.3)
A) Where lives are endangered, such as, but not limited to; hospitals, nursing homes and
similar type occupancies.
B) Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard, such as; flood or rising water in
close proximity to live electrical equipment or service, which can be disconnected safely.
C) Where extensive property damage can be averted with a significant commitment of
resources.
D) Where minor safety and traffic problems can be alleviated by immediately beginning the
dewatering of major streets and highways that have been flooded by the storm.
- Answer: A = B = Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard, such as; flood or
rising water in close proximity to live electrical equipment or service, which cannot be
disconnected safely., C = Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable
commitment of resources., D = Where major safety and dangerous traffic problems can be
alleviated by immediately beginning the dewatering of major streets and highways that have
been flooded by the storm.
3) Communication is an important component of safety. The “Pass it On Program” will enable
the department to relay today’s events quickly and accurately to the field so that we may save
someone’s life tomorrow. Please choose an incorrect “Pass it On Program” procedure from the
list below? (ABC 1-97)
A) The information should be faxed to the Bureau of Operations by the Incident Commander
or his or her designee within 72 hours of the operation.
B) A copy shall be forwarded to the Administrative Division through the chain of command. It
may be handwritten or typed and should contain all the essential facts.
C) Identification of units or individuals would be appropriate in positive situations and
inappropriate in others (injuries, accidents, etc.).
D) The Bureau of Operations will review and format the final version within 48 hours, for
prompt transmittal to the field.
- Answer: A = The information should be faxed to the Bureau of Operations by the Incident
Commander or his or her designee within 24 hours of the operation.
4) All marked FDNY apparatus/vehicles, and voluntary hospital ambulances that have FDNY
EMS 911 participant logos affixed to the cab doors, have been issued security decals. Please
choose the correct item(s) from the list below about these decals? (ABC 1-2002, section 3.1)
A) The decals shall be affixed adjacent to the driver’s side door in an area where it will be
noticed when approaching the driver.
B) Each decal is individually numbered and will correspond to a specific vehicle.
C) Previously issued apparatus/vehicle security decals, affixed to the passenger’s side of the
windshield, shall continue to be used for identification until replaced by the new security decal.
D) All of the above.
- Answer: A and B = C = Previously issued apparatus/vehicle security decals, affixed to
the driver’s side of the windshield, shall continue to be used for identification until replaced by
the new security decal.
5) All FDNY Fire personnel observing a marked FDNY apparatus/vehicle or voluntary
hospital ambulance that is part of the 911 system that does not have a vehicle security decal shall
contact the ______________________. Please fill in the blank? (ABC 1-2002, section 4.2)
A) Appropriate Borough Dispatcher
B) Citywide Dispatcher
C) FDOC
D) Administrative Deputy Chief
E) Borough Commander
- Answer: A = Note: EMS personnel notify the Citywide Dispatcher. All personnel shall
not approach the apparatus / vehicle.
6) Please choose an incorrect procedure from the list below in regards to security decals that
are damaged? (ABC 1-2002, section 4.6)
A) If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged, the apparatus will be placed out of service
while awaiting a replacement decal from Fleet Services.
B) All remnants of damaged decals shall be recovered and preserved.
C) The Company Officer shall make immediate notification to Fleet Services to obtain a
replacement decal.
D) The notification and all pertinent information shall be recorded in the Company Journal and
a letterhead report to the Assistant Commissioner of Fleet Services/Technical Services
documenting all information forwarded through the chain of command.
E) A copy of the letterhead as well as the remains of the decal will be forwarded to the Bureau
of Fire Investigation, 9 Metrotech Center, 8th Floor
- Answer: A = If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged, the apparatus shall remain
in-service while awaiting a replacement decal from Fleet Services.
7) The Department has established an FDNY Near-Miss Reporting System modeled after the
National Near-Miss System. A near-miss event could be described as an unintentional unsafe
occurrence. Please choose the most correct procedure to follow under the FDNY Near Miss
Reporting System? (ABC 5-2009)
A) Members of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this program.
B) The intention of the Near-Miss webpage is to provide FDNY Firefighters and Officers an
avenue to relay information pertaining to any near-miss that they have been a part of or
witnessed.
C) The submission of a near-miss is anonymous and will not be traced back to the member.
D) A committee of members of all ranks from Safety Command reviews the submissions from
the field. The final approval for posting is made by the Chief of Safety.
E) All of the above.
- Answer: E
8) The major goal of the FDNY fire safety education program is to further reduce the annual
death toll from residential fires in New York City. A major part of this strategy is the distribution
of smoke alarms and batteries, particularly to the high-risk populations living in New York City.
Smoke alarms will be issued at the discretion of the Battalion Chief working a particular tour.
The suggested criteria for distribution will include, but not be limited to: Please choose an
incorrect item from the list below? (ABC 6-2009, section 2.1)
A) Distributed at minor fires or emergencies.
B) No smoke alarm is present or the smoke alarm present was not operable due to a missing or
dead battery in the dwelling or dwelling unit.
C) Occupancy has an older adult 40 years of age.
D) Occupancy has children under 5 years of age
- Answer: C = Occupancy has an older adult 60 years of age. Note: Under this program -
the high-risk groups are children, older adults and recent immigrants.
9) Please choose an incorrect procedure when responding to Foreign Embassies, Consulates,
Missions, Ambassadorial residences and private residences where Diplomats have legal
residence? (ABC 1-2010, section 4)
A) Personnel in facilities outlined in the question may refuse permission for FDNY members
to enter. Some countries deny admittance under all circumstances and it is possible some friendly
countries may also deny admittance.
B) Attempt to negotiate to have the ladder companies’ entry team to investigate conditions;
however if the Incident Commander (IC) feels this will endanger the members then do not
commit the resources.
C) If a fire is suspected or verified, stretch a hand-line to front of the building and/or bring
rollups, if necessary. Officer shall stage resources to operate when requested.
D) If entry is denied, do not cause an incident and do no enter. Protect the exposures and set
up a tower ladder in front of the building for exterior operations and any rescues of embassy
personnel that request it.
E) Members are allowed to operate independently.
- Answer: E = Members shall not operate independently.
10) Please choose all of the correct item(s) that the Incident Commander should follow when
operating at fires in Foreign Embassies, Consulates, Missions, Ambassadorial residences and
private residences where Diplomats have legal residence? (ABC 1-2010, section 5)
A) All progress or denial of entry shall be immediately transmitted to the dispatcher.
B) Expect storage of ammunition and explosives. If explosives and ammunition are involved,
evacuate immediately and notify NYPD and Fire Marshals.
C) Prepare for exterior operations and exposure protection. Control units, avoid creating an
incident.
D) Request Fire Department liaison to respond.
E) Keep Borough Commander or Command Chief informed of all actions taken.
F) Saving life is our highest priority. If occupants refuse to leave, we cannot force them to
leave.
- Answer: A, B, C, E, F = D = Request Police Department liaison to respond.
11) The following incidents are classified as modified single unit emergencies and assigned as
single unit responses. Group 1 Call Type:
1. Water leaks
2. Trees down (no wires, buildings or vehicles affected)
3. Lock-ins (no reported food on the stove or other associated emergency)
4. Salvage Truck
5. ERS no contact (2300 to 0800 hours)
- Answer: B = When a single unit responding to a Group 1 call type receives additional
information, or the dispatcher fills out assignment, the officer or assigned battalion chief may
direct an emergency response, if warranted. Dispatcher shall announce that the 10-20 response is
cancelled and that all units shall respond in the emergency mode.
12) The following incidents are classified as modified emergencies requiring the response of
single or multiple units. Units that are assigned 1st due on the CADS/MDT shall respond in the
Emergency Mode. Units other than 1st due shall respond in the 10-20 mode. All units are
required to transmit signal 10-84 upon arrival at the reported location. Group 2 Call Type: Please
choose the incorrect response from the list above? (ABC 2-2011, section 2.2)
A) Odors - gas, fumes, etc., other than smoke
B) Sprinkler activation
C) Class 3 alarms – automatic, valve, manual, etc.
D) Electrical emergencies
E) Manhole emergencies
F) BARS – first due engine or ladder response (emergency mode)
G) Class E – first due engine or ladder response (emergency mode)
H) Class J – 0700-1900 first due engine or ladder response (emergency mode)
I) Class J – 1900-0700 Box assignment (first due units in emergency mode)
- Answer: F = BARS – first due engine only (emergency mode) Note: Response to
BARS alarms will be a single unit response – 1st due engine only (emergency mode).
(Answer the following Question as an In Basket)
13) High-rise buildings with occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level
of fire department vehicle access or having a total gross area exceeding 100,000 square feet shall
be provided with automatic fire detection connected to an automatic fire alarm system and an
emergency voice/alarm communication system. The operation of any automatic fire detector,
sprinkler water-flow device, or manual fire alarm box shall automatically sound an alarm tone
followed by live voice instructions giving approved information and directions on a general or
selective basis to the following areas on a minimum of the alarming floor, the floor above and
the floor below: Please choose the incorrect item from the list above? (BISP Manual
chapter 3, 2008 Business Guide page 7 & 8 (L)
A) Elevator lobbies.
B) Corridors.
C) Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet in area.
D) Dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies.
E) Areas of rescue assistance.
- Answer: D = Dwelling units in Group R-1 occupancies. Note: This is new information,
not found anywhere else.
- Which of the following statements about gypsum plank is incorrect? (Glossary)
A) It consists of steel reinforced gypsum units with tongue and grooved galvanized steel edges
B) Standard planks are 2” thick, 2’ wide, and 8’ long
C) They are supported at 8’ intervals under normal roof loads
D) A heavier gauge steel edged plate may be used for spans up to 7’
- C = 4’ intervalsm
- Taxpayers are broken up into 3 broad categories. Which of the following statements is not
listed correctly? (2.3)
A) The older type was built from the turn of the century until the 1920’s. Some may be
considered wood frame buildings although most have masonry exteriors
B) The most prevalent type was built since the 1960’s. If the area is large, fire walls may have
been installed for subdivision of the building. The integrity of these may be questionable due to
alterations
C) For taxpayers built from the 1920’s into the 1960’s, removing the cornice or sign in most
cases will not provide access to the cockloft
D) For taxpayers built since the 1960’s, the use of combustible construction material has been
reduced. Also, all roof surfaces will have a poured pitch and gravel covering
- B = Most prevalent was built from the 1920’s into the 1960’s. (The rest is correct)
- Which of the following statements about the mezzanine area in a taxpayer is correct?
(2.4)
A) It will not contain a sales area that is accessible to the public
B) The height of the ceilings will be average
C) Access to this area will always be via a small wooden stairs
D) In the majority of mezzanines this area will not be enclosed and there will be a railing at
the edge
- D = (A- Can contain a sales area B- Below average C- Stairs or a ladder. Very seldom
will there be another means of access)
- In regards to auxiliary fire protection systems, generally only sprinklers may be found
when required by the code. In some cases due to variances they may only be found in the cellar
areas. Which of the rules for sprinkler protection is not correct? (2.5.1)
A) They are required in areas exceeding 10,000 square feet under the 1938 Code
B) They are required in areas exceeding 7,500 square feet under the 1968 Code
C) They are required under the 2008 Code for a full building with an area exceeding 7,500
square feet or when the combined area on all floors including mezzanines exceeds 10,000 square
feet
D) They are required under the 2008 Code when the storage of merchandise is in high piled
racks or rack storage arrays
E) They are required under the 2008 Code for an occupancy within a building with an area
exceeding 7,500 square feet or area of any size is located 3 stories above grade or area of any
size is located in a high rise building or area of any size contains an unenclosed stair or escalator
connecting 2 or more floors
- C = 12,000; 24,000
