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PART I – PA/IDS #6-72, 5-74, 3-75 & 7-75: PART II – TB – SEARCH (NEWLY REVISED): PART III – BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material}
1
Q
- 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
A
- Answer: C
2
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: A, C, D, E = B - Excusals for partial tours are permitted for a minimum of 3
hours.
3
Q
- 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
A
- 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
4
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: D = Absence from or refusal to perform ordered duties while responding to,
operating at, or returning from alarms.
5
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: E = Any eligible firefighter on vacation leave.
6
Q
- 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.
A
- 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.
7
Q
- 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.
A
- 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.
8
Q
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
A
- Answer: A
9
Q
- 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)
A
- Answer: H = not mentioned
10
Q
- 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.
A
- 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.
11
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: B = Under normal circumstances, members should not owe or be owed more
than 4 mutual exchange of tours. This excludes self-mutuals.
12
Q
- 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)
A
- Answer: C
13
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: D
14
Q
- 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.
A
- Answer: D = Borough Commander approval is required.
15
Q
- 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.
A
- 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.
16
Q
- 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
A
- Agree
17
Q
- 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
A
- D = (causing conditions to become untenable in as little as 1 1/2 minutes (or 90 seconds)
after entry
18
Q
- 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
A
- A
19
Q
- 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) - It can be assumed there will be a large number of sleeping occupants in a multiple dwelling
during the day. - Residential buildings may have watchmen or cleaning personnel working after normal
business hours. - Commercial loft buildings may have been converted into residential buildings.
- Office buildings often have cleaning and maintenance people present day and night.
Computer personnel are often present 24 hours a day. - 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
A
- D = (1. in a multiple dwelling AT NIGHT. 2. COMMERCIAL buildings may have a
watchman….)
20
Q
- “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
A
- A
21
Q
- 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.
A
- C = (The IC must be notified)
22
Q
- “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
A
- D = (A secondary search shall be completed before any extensive overhauling of the fire
area is attempted)
23
Q
- 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.
A
- 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)).
24
Q
- 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
A
- B = Functional supervision
25
Q
- 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
A
- Disagree = Commercial occupancies or when deemed necessary by the unit Officer
26
Q
- 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
A
- D = Probe the area in the vicinity of the door with a hand or tool before closing the door
27
Q
- 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
A
- B
28
Q
- 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
A
- A
29
Q
- 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
A
- B
30
Q
- 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
A
- C
31
Q
- 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
A
- A
32
Q
- 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
A
- C
33
Q
- 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
A
- A = (B & C—only if private schools or university buildings are more than 1 story)
34
Q
- 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?
A
- Agree
35
Q
- 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
A
- D
36
Q
- 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?
A
- Agree
37
Q
- 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
A
- D
38
Q
- 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
A
- B
39
Q
- 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
A
- B
40
Q
- 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
A
- D
41
Q
- 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
A
- B
42
Q
- 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
A
- B
43
Q
- 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
A
- A
