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1
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First saw to the roof of a 2 story flat roof PD

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2nd roof (first roof bring LSR if a delay in laddering the building)

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2
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are pole mounted con ed transformers pcb filled

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no they are mineral oil transformers but some are PCB contaminated (50-499 ppm PCB)

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3
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at HRFPMD who ensures elevators are recalled

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2nd arriving truck

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4
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for hurricane and storm preparedness all members shall be reminded of Reception areas each year on or about

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may 1st

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5
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what are the “core competencies” of the FDNY

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Fire suppression, pre hospital emergency medical care, search and rescue, structural evac, CBRN/Haz mat life safety ops and mass decon, arson investigation (cause and origin

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6
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after what year was core construction techniques used extensively

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after 1968 in class E high rise office buildings

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7
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a challenge situation at active shooter consists of identifying yourself as an FDNY member and what esle

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rank and name

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8
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multiversal do not operate more than______gpm

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800gpm

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9
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1 1/4 tip on multiversal do not exceed_____psi

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100 psi

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10
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1 1/2 tip on multiversal do not exceed______psi

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70 psi2

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11
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2 inch tip on multiversal do not exceed_______psi

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50 psi

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12
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underground chemical attack 2nd ladder team 2

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site access control

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13
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undergound chemical attack 2nd ladder team 1

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evacuation to gross decon

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14
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underground chemical attack 1st ladder team 2

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backup for team 1

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15
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underground chemcial attack 1st ladder team 1

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evacuation and hazard assessment

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16
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bowstring truss roofs may only support how much of the load they were designed for

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40 percent

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17
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who handles conflicts of interest Bits or IG

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Bits

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18
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IG responsibilities include

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corruption, criminal, serious confrontations with civilians

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19
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Lobby control unit operates on what channel

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tactical

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20
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portable ladders are marked with the unit designation where?

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18 inches of butt

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21
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portable ladders are marked with the length of the ladder where

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within twelve inches from the end of the ladder, straight ladders on both sides, extension on the butt side

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22
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most effective means of communication between TL basket and pedestal

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intercom

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23
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when do units inspect spare cylinders for full pressure(4500 psi)

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weekly on mondays

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24
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when requesting an ambulance what info must companies relay to the dispatcher

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Pulse, age, respiratory rate, CUPS status, chief complaint and if CPR is initiated

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25
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brownstone, what floor has two means of egress to the outside

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first floor

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26
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Altair gas meter, when does it alarm

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10 percent LEL, 23.5percent oxygen and 19.5 percent oxygen

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27
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is a sprain with minor swelling considered a minor injury

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no

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28
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at an active shooter incident members may operate in which zone when requested by NYPD to save life

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warm zone-must be approved by DC

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29
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air pressurized standpipes air has to be released in no more than

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3 minutes

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30
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HRFPMD when can we vent the elevator machinery room doors

A

fire is under control

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31
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M2 cars of metro north which of the following is not true

  • M2 cars operate in pairs
  • A cars have a pantorgraph, B cars do not
  • These cars will have orange stripes on them
  • A car is even numbered, B car is ood numbered
  • best way to identify M2 cars in orange stripe and pantograph on the A car
A

all are correct

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32
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at a incident with a satellite water unit on scene, the water resource officer establish comms with the IC. what is the priority means of comms

A

field comm unit if on scene

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33
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“DANGER DO NOT ENTER” tape is used to isolate designated areas that members should not enter. where is it found

A

division and battalion vehicles

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34
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At a High-Rise Office Building fire, the CFR Engine company along with FAST Unit shall be assigned where?

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fire sector supervisor

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35
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The Emergency Action Plan is to establish a method of systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of FDNY facilities. The officer on duty should review this plan with his/her members

A

quarterly

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36
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Apparatus seat belts shall be inspected when?

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each tour

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37
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What is the “priority order of valve closure” for a routine natural gas leak? 1. Appliance Valve 2. Individual Meter Valve 3. Master Meter Valve 4. Interior Gas Riser Valve 5. Head of Service Valve 6. Curb Valve/Service Valve 7. Main Valve

A

1,4,2,3,5,6,7

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38
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During a Haz-Mat incident the “Safe Refuge Area” can be found in which correct zone?

A

warm zone

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39
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TorF Officers of land units are not required to submit a preliminary report when special called to an automobile, grass, rubbish, or similar outside fire

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true

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40
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true or false, natural gas is slightly lighter than air

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false, it is significantly lighter than air

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41
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true or false Cutting the hydraulic pistons or rods on a hatchback style vehicle shall always be attempted from the top first

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false, avoid cutting pistons on hatchbacks

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42
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The correct size of a Taxpayer cockloft can be found in which choice?

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4 inches to more than 6 feet

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43
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what percent of on the meter of Elevated natural gas reading in an unvented, subsurface structure (manhole, sewer, etc.) is a major emergency

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20%

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44
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10% LEL or greater detected outside or inside or outside is a major gas emergency, TorF

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true

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45
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whats the 5-10-20 rule for auto exgrication

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5 inches from side airbags
10 inches from driver side airbag
20 inches from passenger airbag

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46
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Gas present in a single subsurface structure (manhole, sewer, etc.) is indicative of a Major Gas Emergency

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false, two or more

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47
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agree or disagree, When a response elevates to become a “Major Gas Emergency,” FDNY strategy should focus on mitigation

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disagree-focus on life safety, evacuation

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48
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what is typical response time for utility company at natural gas emeregency

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30 min

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49
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To ensure the safety of stranded workers when operating at a scaffolding incident, Soc Support Ladder Companies should lower which correct rope to attach to their harnesses?

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1/2 inch kernmantle rope

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50
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request to use corrective lenses with his/her Scott SCBA/APR/PAPR face pieces shall be faxed where

A

MSU and department authorized vendor

51
Q

The Purple “K” Dry Chemical extinguisher shall be inspected when?

A

beginning of each tour and thoroughly once a month

52
Q

: Con Edison Main Valves should have a tag inside of the valve housing with an I.D. number, indicating these are NOT curb valves/service valves.

A

true

53
Q

TorF National Grid Main Valves can be identified by an ID number stamped on the North side of the cover, indicating these are NOT curb valves/service valves.

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false, ID number stamped on the North side of the COLLAR UNDERNEATH THE COVER, indicating these are NOT curb valves/service valves”

54
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The curb valve/service valve is usually covered with a ___________ SQUARE or ROUND, BRITTLE CONCRETE or STEEL cover which may be sitting on top of a PLASTIC or WOODEN plate.

A

4X4 inch

55
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are main valves usually present on low pressure natural gas systems

A

no

56
Q

Typical house appliance pressure is ¼ psi but a few commercial customers receive gas at

A

1-3 psi

57
Q

TorF There should normally be no odor of natural gas at a peck vent. If an odor is detected, you must investigate to determine the source.

A

true

58
Q

Peck Vents are installed on systems supplied by light or medium pressure to vent excess gas to the exterior if the service regulator fails; they may have a red cap. True or false

A

false, medium or high pressure have peck vents

59
Q

how many minutes before the IC needs to give a report to dispatch

A

5 min

60
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How often is routine maintenance conducted on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal?

A

quarterly

61
Q

The correct action level at a radiological event can be found in which choice?

A

1 mR/hr

62
Q

The Hotline (defining the Hot Zone) should be established at a rate of

A

2 mR/hr

63
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is a PCR required if we are 10-84 but do not provide any patient care?

A

no. Only if patient care is provided. and only document what the cfrd company does. Not what EMS does

64
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On all ladders, plain candle wax or paraffin shall be applied every ________ months to all contacting surfaces of multiple section ladders to ensure smooth operation. Apply the candle wax or paraffin where there is contact between rungs, guides or side rails.

A

Three months

65
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Which floor in brownstone provides access to the rear yard?

A

First floor

66
Q

The FDNY Air Support Personal Flotation Device will increase the safety of members operating in a helicopter. TorF the PFD must be inflated while still on the helicopter?

A

False. Manually inflated only after exiting the aircraft

67
Q

If the transmitting button on the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than_________, an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted

A

one minute

68
Q

When the Rescue Task Force enters the Warm Zone to operate, which correct formation will you expect the team to form?

A

rolling T formation

69
Q

at a hazmat incident who Define Initial Exclusion Zone

A

2nd arriving truck team 2

70
Q

at a hazmat incident who will assist site assessment

A

2nd arriving truck team 1

71
Q

at a hazmat incident who is responsible for Hazard Identification

A

first truck team 1

72
Q

at a hazmat incident who is responsible for information resources

A

first truck team 2

73
Q

at elevator emergencies how long are the planks for side exit removal

A

6 ft

74
Q

can the ring cutter cut stainless steel

A

no

75
Q

The MSA Altair Digital Gas Meter will alarm at all of the following LCD readings except?
10 percent of the LEL, 23.5 percent oxygen, 19.5 percent oxygen, 31 percent oxygen

A

Above 30 percent will display a series of three large crosses along the screen under the O2 icon

76
Q

TorF Lost Property Reports (FS112s) are required for lost or damaged key FOBs or elevator keys.

A

false. not required

77
Q

it is good practice to special call_______to a fire in a queen anne

A

extra truck

78
Q

which unit is responsible for shutting down utilities in a taxpayer? at a collapse? in a PD

A

taxpayer is first due truck
collapse is second due truck
PD is second due truck

79
Q

length of rope that is within the “Throw bag” in the Water Safety Kit

A

75 ft

80
Q 
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) offer many challenges to the fire service; most specifically the ability to apply water to hard-to-reach locations. Of the following appliances, which has the highest vertical reach?
A: Multiversal Nozzle
B:Tower Ladder Monitor
C: Satellite Monitor
D: Engine Deck Gun
A

Tower Ladder Monitor - 135’
Satellite Monitor - 130’
Engine Deck Gun - 130’
Multiversal Nozzle - 110’

81
Q

HTs /Cell phones and Apparatus, Post, and Marine radios shall not be used within how many feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosives magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress?

A

150 feet for HTs/Cell phones and 300 feet for Apparatus, Post, and Marine Radios

82
Q

A visual inspection of portable ladders shall be made _______, and also after use, to determine their condition and serviceability. Company commanders shall cause a thorough inspection of portable ladders _______.

A

weekly; monthly

83
Q

Drills and training schedules concerning winter operations shall be initiated each year during the month of?

A

october

84
Q

TorF? Engine Officer is to take a position approximately 100 feet (line of sight) from Roof FF on the platform

A

false. 100 yards

85
Q

T or F EMS officers, Haz-Tac ambulances and any other EMS unit with an assigned fireground HT that activates the EAB will not show up on Fire Battalion and Division vehicles

A

false. They will show up

86
Q

when stretching up an aerial ladder can we allow the hose to pass through the rungs

A

no

87
Q

TorF When placing a metal portable ladder against a building with an vinyl siding exterior, release the ladder before contact is made with the building.

A

false. Aluminum siding, also do not climb higher than the third rung from the top

88
Q

A SPT wire reel consists of a 300 foot-long wire wound around the reel inside a plastic case, with a 4 foot-long fixed wire coming out of the side of the reel. T or F

A

false, 400 ft and 3 ft long fixed wire

89
Q

what connection should ECC use if relaying water

A

10ft or 35ft

90
Q

at buildings under construction The fire load, which is the storage of sheets of plywood and wood studs, is found_______ the most recently poured floor and will serve as the forms for the next floor to be poured

A

two floors below

91
Q

Of the following choices, which is incorrect regarding maintenance and use of the EZ Don Harness?
A: It has a maximum breaking strength of 5000 lbs. and a work load 400 lbs.
B: The EZ Don harness is designed for non-technical safe removal of a victim or firefighter from an area with limited access, a confined space such as a stuck elevator, above or below grade structures or from heights.
C:The EZ Don harness will fit most individuals and can be deployed and donned within seconds. However, the EZ Don harness does not replace the life saving rope’s bowline on a bight for removal purposes; a bowline on a bight must always be used in conjunction with the EZ Don Harness.
D: The EZ Don harness shall only be used for removal of one person at a time. The dorsal connection point (D-Ring) is for use during technical rescue operations only and should only be used by qualified advanced technical rescue personnel.

A

c, it does replace the bowline on a bight

92
Q

initial hoseline at loft type buildings

A

2 1/2

93
Q

At a compactor fire, where does the officer and forcible entry team of the first-arriving Ladder Company go?

A

to the compactor room

94
Q

can you use a rescue train on the same tracks as an emergency in an under river tube?

A

yes,

95
Q

When accessing the roof of a peaked roof private dwelling members may use: **1. Portable Ladder; **2. Tower Ladder; or **3. Aerial Ladder. What is the order of preference?

A

tower ladder, aerial ladder then portable ladder

96
Q

TorF You must special call an additional Engine and Ladder Company for a 10-75 in a building with a cell site. These additional units could be used for power removal, roof operations and handline placement.

A

false. only if the cell site is involved. Then special call an extra 1 and 1

97
Q

Depressing the Push To Talk (PPT) button puts HT in the Transmit Mode - When the PTT button is depressed member should pause ____ second, allowing HT ID to be transmitted. When the PTT button is released at the end of a transmission, a tone will be heard through the microphone speaker. The tone level is ___________________.

A

1/2 second, tone level is at the level the volume is set

98
Q

when high pressure pumping If an Engine does not have a tethering strap, supplying a building during high-pressure pumping operations is not an option.

A

False, they can use utility rope

99
Q

When a HT has damage only to the remote speaker mic, it should be sent for repairs complete (radio, antenna, battery, remote speaker mic, and leather goods included) with the defect and company number recorded on the RT-2.

A

False, do not send case unless it needs repairs also

100
Q

TorF As long as it’s positioned on a hard surface, a Tower Ladder can be used to remove an Engine, Ambulance, and Battalion vehicle.

A

false, not an engine. 20,000 pound limit

101
Q

vehicle recovery straps Members shall maintain a________safety zone due to the working length of the vehicle recovery strap

A

35 ft

102
Q

TorF When more than one length of hose is required to supply a building, each length must be tethered and secured to each other by the tether gated hook.

A

true

103
Q

TorF When operating hoselines through partition walls of an adjoining apartment, make the holes at waist level

A

true

104
Q

Engine 100 and Ladder 200 are dispatched to a Class 3 alarm at a Private Dwelling. After investigation, it is determined that the cause of the alarm was steam from the occupant taking a shower. Which signal should be transmitted?

A

10-35-3

105
Q 
Which of the following conditions would be considered a safe atmospheric condition?
A: 19% Oxygen concentration
B:10% LEL flammable range
C: 36 PPM CO
D:20 PPM Hydrogen Sulfide
A

10% LEL is safe. above 10% is not safe

106
Q

The preferred placement of manual pins for outriggers shall be at the lowest hole available once extended. The preferred placement of manual pins for jacks shall be at the highest slot available once extended TorF

A

true

107
Q

In which of the situations below is a written notification necessary to the Bureau of Investigation and Trials (BITS)?
A: Capt. A receives notification that a member of his company has been arrested.
B:Lt. B receives notification that a member on light duty has been signing out early and not attending Physical Therapy.
C: Capt. C is alerted to a fight between two members of her company in the kitchen.
D: Lt. D discovers members drinking in the backyard of the firehouse.

A

B-written notification for misuse of dept time

108
Q

When operating in the vicinity of airbags our members should always treat the area around the airbag as if they have not deployed. Members should remain at least ___ from the driver airbags.

A

10 inches
Side 5”: Shortest word shortest length
Driver 10”: Middle word middle length
Passenger 20”: Longest word longest length

109
Q

The RT-14 Care and Maintenance checklist shall be stored and available on the company apparatus. TorF

A

False, stored near housewatch

110
Q

To perform the leg lock, the locking leg is placed over and under the rung that is two rungs above the one on which the member is standing TorF

A

true

111
Q

Which members tool assignment requires him/her to bring the first saw to the roof of a 2 story flat roof PD

A

2nd roof-not matter where the fire is the second roof always brings the first saw to the roof at PD

112
Q

at buckeye pipeline leak, Department apparatus should not be brought closer than 200’ to a leak. This not only removes a source of ignition, but removes personnel from any vapor cloud present.

A

false, 600 ft

113
Q

In which choice below is an on-duty member permitted to wear shorts?
A: Operating at a CFR-D response in the summer with no bunker gear worn
B:Reporting during the tour to the Bureau of Training for a Subway Drill
C: Performing hydrant inspection during the spring
D:Investigating a complaint in the summer on a non-BISP/AFID day

A

B-going to the rock you can wear shorts

114
Q

Evacuation of exposures during a fire involving a row of frame buildings. who is lead agency?

A

FDNY

115
Q

ice rescue who is the lead agency

A

NYPD

116
Q

Which of the following conditions is not an indicator of a major gas emergency?
A:10% LEL detected outside.
B: 10% LEL detected inside.
C:10% LEL detected in an unvented subsurface structure.
D: 10% LEL in two subsurface structures

A

c-should say 20% LEL detected in an unvented subsurface structure

117
Q

the contingency communications option when operating as part of a Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force?

A

cell phone

DARS is the Primary. 800 MHZ is the Alternate. Dept. Radio is the Emergency.

118
Q

TorF in high rise office the forward triage area is for members only

A

false, it is to ensure a prompt response to civilians and members

119
Q

When operating as the Lobby Control Unit Leader, you should strive to keep two elevators in a state or readiness on which floors?

A

lobby and two floors below the fire(forward staging area)

120
Q

True or false. at a leak from the iriquois pipeline The primary consideration is the evacuation of the area involved.

A

true

121
Q

true or false Once the location of the leak is confirmed, fog lines shall be used to aid in the dissipation of the escaping gas.

A

false. Fog lines may hinder the dissipation of gas

122
Q

high rise office If the fire pumps fail to start after performing the four step procedure, members should repeat the four step starting procedure.

A

false, use emergency power lever

most buildings have two pumps, both must be started

123
Q

high rise office If a building has a combination standpipe/sprinkler system with the Siamese connected to both systems, the usual arrangement for the fire pumps is both will be manual. TorF

A

false, one will be manual and one will be automatic

124
Q

heavy fire venting from all floors of a four-story vacant frame in the middle of a row of 7 vacant frames. Which of the following line placement options is INCORRECT for the second line at this fire when the first line was stretched to exposure 2?
A:The second line was needed to back up the first and was stretched to exposure 2.
B:The second line was stretched to the fire building.
C:The second line was stretched through exposure 4 to operate in the rear yard.
D: The second line was stretched to exposure 4.

A

B is incorrect. if not needed to back up the first hoseline then to an exposure or through an exposure to the rear yard

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