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Question 1

1. Members placed on Military Leave to fulfill service obligations with the National Guard or
   Reserves may be eligible for a maximum of 240 hours of paid Military Leave per calendar year,
   not to exceed ______ hours in one continuous period of absence (Military Leave Entitlement).
   Please fill in the blank? (PA/ID 7-75, section 4.1)
   A) 140
   B) 40
   C) 240
   D) None of the above

Answer 1

1. Answer: C

Question 2

2. Please choose the most correct military leave procedure(s) from the list below? (PA/
   ID 7-75, section 4.3, 4.4, & 4.5)
   A) There is no yearly carryover of unused Military Leave Entitlement.
   B) Excusals for partial tours are permitted for a minimum of 6 hours.
   C) If excusal for a partial tour results in a combination of Fire Department duty time and
   military duty time in excess of 24 consecutive hours, member must request excusal for the entire
   tour.
   D) Vacation Leave may be interrupted by Military Leave only if notification of Military Leave
   is received before the start of Vacation Leave.
   E) Interrupted Vacation Leave must resume immediately upon return from Military Leave as
   determined by the Military Desk.
   F) All of the above.

Answer 2

2. Answer: A, C, D, E = B - Excusals for partial tours are permitted for a minimum of 3
   hours.

Question 3

3. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement?
   “All members below the rank of Deputy Chief, who were activated (Military Leave) for a
   continuous period of 3 or more months, shall be scheduled for a retraining course at the
   Bureau of Training prior to returning to firefighting duties.”
   A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 3

3. Answer: D = All members below the rank of Battalion Chief, who were activated (Military
   Leave) for a continuous period of 6 or more months, shall be scheduled for a retraining course at
   the Bureau of Training prior to returning to firefighting duties

Question 4

4. Formal judicial proceedings, rather than command discipline, are appropriate, and the
   charges, specifications, and other procedures required by Chapter 26 of the Regulations may
   culminate in a trial before OATH in the following instances: Please choose the incorrect item
   from the list below? (PA/ID 3-75, section 5)
   A) When the accused member has declined to accept command discipline.
   B) Flagrant violation of regulations, or violations causing the reputation or discipline of the
   Department to suffer.
   C) Violation of law resulting in conviction for felony or misdemeanor.
   D) Absence from or refusal to perform ordered duties while responding or operating, not
   returning from alarms.

Answer 4

4. Answer: D = Absence from or refusal to perform ordered duties while responding to,
   operating at, or returning from alarms.

Question 5

5. Minimum Staffing Overtime Tour (MSOT) assignments should be offered to members
   through the officer-on-duty, in the following order and on the basis of the lowest number of
   hours worked during the previous 52-week period, as reflected on the latest bi-weekly printout.
   If hours worked are equal, the senior member shall be given preference. In exceptional
   circumstances, the on duty Battalion Chief may deviate from the below hiring preferences.
   Please choose which preference is incorrectly listed below? (PA/ID 5-74, section 3.1)
   A) Firefighters working their second tour of duty.
   B) Firefighters working their first tour of duty and who will be available due to a mutual
   exchange of tour.
   C) Firefighters working a mutual exchange of tour.
   D) Any other eligible firefighter that the Battalion can contact who is willing to work MSOT
   other than a firefighter on vacation leave.
   E) Any eligible firefighter on regular leave, not vacation leave.

Answer 5

5. Answer: E = Any eligible firefighter on vacation leave.

Question 6

6. If all eligible firefighters offered MSOT decline, the Battalion shall order the _______,
   eligible members on duty to work such MSOT. Please fill in the blank? (PA/ID 5-74,
   section 4.2)
   A) senior
   B) junior
   C) lowest hours
   D) None of the above.

Answer 6

6. Answer: B = Note: If there is no eligible firefighter who can be ordered to perform
   overtime pursuant to Section 4.2 above, a firefighter 6th Grade with less than 9 months of
   service can be used.

Question 7

7. Procedures for partial tour coverage (MSOT) shall be similar to full tours. Please choose an
   incorrect procedure from the list below? (PA/ID 5-74, section 7.6)
   A) Eligible firefighters working a 9 hour or 15 hour tour (no 24-hour mutuals) preceding the
   tour in which a vacancy occurs shall be given priority.
   B) Depending on the amount of MSOT worked during the previous 12 month period, an
   eligible member will be selected for the partial tour.
   C) Firefighters in between 9x6 or 6x9 tours may be permitted to work a maximum of three
   hours. Incoming members for their first 9x6 or 6x9 tours may be permitted to work a partial tour
   under the same conditions.
   D) Only members completing a tour of duty or incoming members scheduled to start a tour of
   duty shall be eligible for partial MSOT tours.

Answer 7

7. Answer: C = Firefighters in between 9x6 or 6x9 tours may be permitted to work a
   maximum of six hours. Incoming members for their first 9x6 or 6x9 tours may be permitted to
   work a partial tour under the same conditions.

Question 8

8) Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the below statement? (PA/ID 5-74,
section 8.1.1)
“In the event that no members are available to await relief, in this instance a unit may
start the tour with one member less than minimum staffing levels as defined in AUC 287
while awaiting the arrival of the detail (detail or the return of the member detailed out the
previous tour).”
A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 8

8. Answer: A

Question 9

9. No eligibility for portal to portal compensation shall accrue in the following instances;
   A) The firefighter travels during their regular tour of duty.
   B) The detail is for any training assignment or to any training location.
   C) The firefighter is detailed while on light duty status.
   D) The firefighter detailed is assigned to a staffing pool.
   E) The firefighter is detailed to or from a unit in the same or adjacent quarters.
   F) The firefighter is engaged in a mutual exchange of tours with a firefighter of another unit.
   G) The firefighter is hired for and earns overtime in another unit.
   H) The firefighter is attending company medicals.
   Please choose the incorrect item from the list above? (PA/ID 5-74, section 9)

Answer 9

9. Answer: H = not mentioned

Question 10

10. Application for mutual exchange of tours, below the rank of Lieutenant, may be submitted
    by members of equal rank assigned or detailed within their assigned Battalion. Application for
    mutual exchange of tours by Chief and Company officers may be submitted by such members
    assigned or detailed within their assigned Division. Please choose an incorrect procedure from
    the list below? (PA/ID 6-72, section 1.1 to 1.7)
    A) When members make a Mutual Exchange of Tour (MX), it shall be considered a contract.
    B) Each Mutual exchange of tour submitted must have an applicant and cooperator.
    C) Application shall be submitted at least 3 days in advance of first date involved.
    D) Mutual exchanges of tours shall be completed within a 30 day period subsequent to first
    date involved.
    E) Approved mutual exchange of tours shall be voided if either member will be on any type
    of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 7 days prior to first date of
    mutual.

Answer 10

10. Answer: E = Approved mutual exchange of tours shall be voided if either member will
    be on any type of leave or detail for which the member has been notified more than 5 days prior
    to first date of mutual.

Question 11

11. Please choose an incorrect mutual policy? (PA/ID 6-72, section 1.8 to 1.11)
    A) Members shall not work more than 24 consecutive scheduled hours by any combination of
    regular tours, mutual exchange of tours, RSOT or, MSOT.
    B) Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed more than 4 mutual
    exchange of tours. This includes self-mutuals.
    C) Mutual exchanges may be restricted for training purposes and medical exams.
    D) The Department reserves the right to restrict mutuals due to the needs of the Department.

Answer 11

11. Answer: B = Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed more
    than 4 mutual exchange of tours. This excludes self-mutuals.

Question 12

12. Copies of the BP-57 (Mutual Record Form) shall be kept for ______ calendar years and
    filed in the Uniform Filing System. Please fill in the blank? (PA/ID 6-72, section 2.8)
    A) three (3)
    B) four (4)
    C) two (2)
    D) one (1)

Answer 12

12. Answer: C

Question 13

13. Please choose the most correct item about the unit staffing log? (PA/ID 6-72, section
    3.1)
    A) The Unit Staffing Log is an official Department record and only Company Officers are
    permitted to make entries in it.
    B) The Company Officer shall use the Unit Staffing Log to record and control all unit staffing
    events and changes including, but not limited to: regularly scheduled tours, overtime, mutual
    exchange of tours, leaves of absence, and group changes.
    C) It is the responsibility of company officers to ensure that all staffing events and changes
    adhere to existing Department policies and are recorded correctly in the Unit Staffing Log.
    D) All of the above.

Answer 13

13. Answer: D

Question 14

14. Voluntary Donation of Mutual exchange of tours, with no payback, may be allowed in the
    following extenuating circumstances: Please choose the incorrect item from the list below? (PA/
    ID 6-72, section 4.1)
    A) Volunteering to work a mutual at a unit that incurred a Line of Duty Death.
    B) Member in need of critical time off (serious illness of immediate family, etc.)
    C) As deemed necessary by the Chief of Department.
    D) The Chief of Operations is required to approve these types of mutuals.

Answer 14

14. Answer: D = Borough Commander approval is required.

Question 15

15. Please choose an incorrect mutual item from the list below? (PA/ID 6-72, section 5)
    A) Time due the Fire Department or a member, as a result of an incomplete MX shall be
    cleared up within thirty (30) days after the member becomes available. Company Commanders
    shall ensure compliance.
    B) Tours owed because of an incomplete MX, shall be repaid with a similar tour (e.g. if
    member was not able to repay a 6x9 tour he/she shall owe a 6x9 tour).
    C) If the reason for an incomplete MX was due to a transfer or promotion, the member will
    not have to repay a similar tour in the new assignment; however the individual will receive a tour
    in the new assignment.

Answer 15

15. Answer: C = If the reason for an incomplete MX was due to a transfer or promotion, the
    member shall receive or repay a similar tour in the new assignment.

Question 16

1. The best lifesaving tactic we have is a systematic search plan, coupled with rapid
   water on the fire. Search and rescue are the most important tasks the firefighter performs
   during a fire. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? (1.1)
   A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 16

1. Agree

Question 17

2. Fires involving modern synthetic contents, coupled with new building construction
   methods that contain the heat and smoke within the fire area, may quickly become a ventilation
   limited fire that will react rapidly once a door is left open or other parts of the occupancy are
   ventilated allowing air flow into the fire area. These openings will provide enough air flow that
   may rapidly expand the fire condition and extension, causing conditions to become untenable in
   as little as _____ after entry (ventilation) is made into the fire apartment or area. (TB
   Search 2.2)
   A) 10 seconds
   B) 30 seconds
   C) 60 seconds
   D) 90 seconds

Answer 17

2. D = (causing conditions to become untenable in as little as 1 1/2 minutes (or 90 seconds)
   after entry

Question 18

3. It is critically important to take into consideration the effects of the wind direction and
   velocity on fire conditions, especially when windows are open or failed. Direct or gusting wind
   may suddenly increase the fire conditions and fire growth within the structure. As part of their
   size-up, members of the outside team must report wind conditions and its affect on the fire and
   smoke conditions to: (TB Search 4.6)
   A) their Officer and the IC
   B) their Officer only
   C) the IC only
   D) the 1st arriving Ladder officer

Answer 18

3. A

Question 19

4. When sizing up a structure, it is important to take into account the time of day and consider
   which of the following? (TB Search 4.7)
5. It can be assumed there will be a large number of sleeping occupants in a multiple dwelling
   during the day.
6. Residential buildings may have watchmen or cleaning personnel working after normal
   business hours.
7. Commercial loft buildings may have been converted into residential buildings.
8. Office buildings often have cleaning and maintenance people present day and night.
   Computer personnel are often present 24 hours a day.
9. It cannot be assumed no one is present inside taxpayers that have roll down security doors
   with padlocks in place. Many times people are padlocked in to provide security at night.
   A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 B) 1, 3, 4, 5 C) 2, 3, 4, 5 D) 3, 4, 5

Answer 19

4. D = (1. in a multiple dwelling AT NIGHT. 2. COMMERCIAL buildings may have a
   watchman….)

Question 20

5. “Only in extreme cases should an engine company become involved in search and
   rescue without simultaneously stretching and positioning a hoseline.” Do you agree or
   disagree with the above statement? (TB Search 4.11)
   A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 20

5. A

Question 21

6. The primary search is a crucial part of FDNY operations. Which choice below contains
   incorrect information regarding the primary search? (TB Search 6.4-6.7)
   A) The search for life in the areas adjacent to or above the fire area/floor should start
   immediately upon entering the area, followed by searching for the extension of fire. Any
   extension should be immediately reported to the IC.
   B) Depending on the type of structure, the second arriving ladder company may be assigned to
   assist the first arriving ladder company with the primary search on the fire floor. In these
   situations, the IC shall assign additional units to the floor(s) above.
   C) When both of the assigned ladder companies arrive at almost the same time but out of
   response sequence, their responsibility for search shall be guided by their response assignment.
   This avoids confusion and ensures that the fire area and the floors above are covered. If units
   operate out of the assigned response sequence then the dispatcher must be notified.
   D) The IC shall have a primary search of elevators conducted early in an operation.

Answer 21

6. C = (The IC must be notified)

Question 22

7. “A secondary search shall be completed before any overhauling of the fire area is
   attempted.” Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (TB Search 7.2)
   A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 22

7. D = (A secondary search shall be completed before any extensive overhauling of the fire
   area is attempted)

Question 23

8. Communication between all members and the need to monitor communications when
   conducting a search is imperative to improve the safety and efficiency of operations. Effective
   communications include all of the following except? (TB Search 8.1)
   A) To ensure the safety of the interior team, the IC must report exterior conditions; including
   the effect wind is having on the smoke and fire.
   B) Officers shall communicate with the members of the outside team to determine their
   location and areas they are searching, and require them to maintain contact with the interior
   search team to ensure the outside members’ safety and team integrity.
   C) Members conducting searches will maintain situational awareness by monitoring handietalkie
   transmissions, especially the status of the water supply and position of operating hoselines.
   D) Company Officers must notify the IC or Sector Supervisor (if implemented) when searches
   are completed.

Answer 23

8. A = (To ensure the safety of the interior team, the outside team must report exterior
   conditions, including the effect wind is having on the smoke and fire. The exterior size-up must
   be relayed to their Officer, the IC or Sector Supervisor (if implemented)).

Question 24

9. Which of the following search tactics is incorrectly stated? (9.1, 9.2)
   A) The interior team search is controlled by immediate supervision via verbal communication
   and the use of the thermal imaging camera
   B) The exterior team is supervised through immediate supervision by tracking the members
   progress via HT reports
   C) The method for searching the fire area or apt is to first locate, contain and isolate the fire
   and then begin the search for life from this point
   D) The method for searching areas adjacent to or above the fire area is to start the search for
   life upon entering the area using a left or right handed search pattern

Answer 24

9. B = Functional supervision

Question 25

10. The search rope method should be used only in commercial occupancies since it will
    improve orientation, safety, and provide for a more coordinated search. Do you agree or
    disagree with the above statement? (9.3)
    A) Agree or D) Disagree

Answer 25

10. Disagree = Commercial occupancies or when deemed necessary by the unit Officer

Question 26

11. Which of the following techniques used during a search operation would not be correct?
    (9.5, 9.8. 9.9)
    A) If fire is wrapping around the door jamb as the door is being forced open, a hoseline must
    be charged and in place at the door before the door is opened
    B) The Co. Officer shall contact the exterior team for their size-up if it has not been
    communicated. The window may have failed and wind is forcing the fire toward the occupancy
    entry door
    C) Upon entering any IDLH area, all searches shall be conducted with members at the floor
    level
    D) When unable to enter due to severe fire conditions close the door immediately and maintain
    control until a charged hose is ready to advance

Answer 26

11. D = Probe the area in the vicinity of the door with a hand or tool before closing the door

Question 27

12. What is the determining factor in deciding whether the door will remain open or closed
    while a search is being conducted? (9.10.1)
    A) IC approval
    B) Whether or not the engine company has a charged hoseline and is ready to advance into the
    area/occupancy
    C) Whether or not the engine officer has called for water in the hoseline
    D) Window failure

Answer 27

12. B

Question 28

13. According to the Search bulletin, when a Ladder co. is in an apartment alone doing a
    search with no hoseline ready, where shall a FF be positioned to maintain control of the door in
    the closed position? (9.10.1 B)
    A) Inside the fire area
    B) Outside the fire area
    C) Inside or outside the fire area
    D) A FF is not needed to maintain control of the door

Answer 28

13. A

Question 29

700. A place used for instruction or educational purposes that is occupied as a Place of
     Assembly (75 or more) should be classified and subject to the rules of? (Educational
     Pre-2008 Pg 1)
     A. Group G — School rules
     B. Group F — Assembly space rules

Answer 29

700. B

Question 30

701. An Interior Fire alarm is required for Day Care agencies having a Board of Health permit
     for the accommodation of _______ or more children? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 6)
     A. 25 B. 30 C. 31 D. 35

Answer 30

701. C

Question 31

702. When a Day Care requires an Interior Fire Alarm and is located on grade level, the fire
     alarm system is required? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 6)
     A. Only in the day care premises
     B. Throughout the entire first floor
     C. Throughout the entire building

Answer 31

702. A

Question 32

703. When a Day Care requires an Interior Fire Alarm and is located on other than grade level,
     the Interior Fire Alarm system is required? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 6)
     A. Only in the day care premises
     B. Throughout the entire first floor
     C. Throughout the entire building

Answer 32

703. C

Question 33

704. Which of the following schools requires an Interior Fire Alarm system if occupied as a
     school under the 1968 Building Code? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 6)
     A. All public schools
     B. All private schools
     C. All university teaching buildings

Answer 33

704. A = (B & C—only if private schools or university buildings are more than 1 story)

Question 34

705. Private Schools occupied as a school prior to 1968 are not required to have an Interior Fire
     Alarm—but if present, it must be tested and inspected as per the rules and the fire code.
     (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 6)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 34

705. Agree

Question 35

706. In schools, an auditorium with an occupant load greater than ______ people requires an
     Emergency Control Panel? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 7)
     A. 300 B. 400 C. 500 D. 600

Answer 35

706. D

Question 36

707. Where a wet standpipe system would normally be required by the building code, a Group
     G school not over 6 stories or 75 feet in height may instead have a non-automatic or automatic,
     dry standpipe system. (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 7)
     A. Agree or D. Disagree?

Answer 36

707. Agree

Question 37

708. In schools, day cares, and educational facilities OTHER THAN COLLEGES or
     UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, fire drills shall be held at least _____ times?
     (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

Answer 37

708. D

Question 38

709. Regarding the required fire drills in schools, day cares, and educational facilities OTHER
     THAN COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, _____ of them shall be held
     between September first and December first of each such year? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

Answer 38

709. B

Question 39

710. Regarding the required fire drills in schools, day cares, and educational facilities OTHER
     THAN COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, _____ of them shall be held
     using fire escapes on buildings where fire escapes are provided ? (Educational Pre-
     2008 Pg 9)
     A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 1/2 D. 2/3

Answer 39

710. B

Question 40

711. Regarding the required fire drills in schools, day cares, and educational facilities OTHER
     THAN COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, at least _____ additional drills
     shall be held in each school year during the hours after sunset and before sunrise in school
     buildings in which students are provided with sleeping accommodations?
     (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 40

711. D

Question 41

712. Regarding the required fire drills in schools, day cares, and educational facilities OTHER
     THAN COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, at least ______ additional
     drills shall be held during summer school in buildings where summer school is conducted?
     (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 41

712. B

Question 42

713. In COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, fire drills shall be held at
     least _______ times? (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

Answer 42

713. B

Question 43

714. In COLLEGES or UNIVERSITIES, during each school year, ______ of such required
     drills shall be held between September first and December first of each such year?
     (Educational Pre-2008 Pg 9)
     A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Answer 43

714. A