Bx Test 5 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Incidents involving Photovoltaic (PV) systems will require firefighters to make adjustments similar to those made with other types of electrical equipment. From the choices listed below, select the most correct procedure for your firefighters to follow when encountering a PV system.
A: When a PV array covers a large portion of the roof it leaves little room for members to maneuver and operate. Members can cut wires and remove the necessary panels only after shutting off the switch at the main electrical panel
B: For a top floor fire, in a non-fireproof building, Ladder Company operations should be directed toward removing PV array panels for saw operations
C: Using water on energized PV systems components is a decision that should only be made by the Company Officer after careful size-up
D: After receiving permission on using water on energized PV systems components, a fog nozzle shall be utilized from a distance, and set at a 30 degree spray pattern to prevent electric current from traveling upstream towards members operating hoselines
D
Explanation:
AUC 351
A- Members must NEVER cut any wires associated with a PV array. Shutting off power at the main electrical panel does not ensure that all power to the building has been removed. This holds true for opening PV disconnect (isolation) switches which can be located : on the roof, next to the main electrical panel, adjacent to the inverter, nearby the charge controller, in the battery bank area, and outside the building….6.1
B- For top floor/ cockloft fires in non-fireproof buildings where fire is beneath the PV array, roof venting operations, including the use of power saws, may not be possible. Ladder Company operations should be directed toward opening ceilings to define the boundaries of the fire…6.3
C- IC, not the Company Officer….6.4
D- 6.4……straight streams or foam should not be used since they are excellent conductors
You arrive at a store fire on the first floor of a mixed occupancy old law tenement. The IC tells you to proceed to the first due engine and stretch the second hoseline. You would be correct to stretch this hose line to what location?
A: To the involved store as a backup line.
B: Immediately to the floor above.
C: To the entrance hallway.
D: Immediately to the top floor.
C
Explanation:
At a store fire in an OLT a 2 ½ shall be stretched for LARGE volume fires and a SECOND LINE STRETCHED TO THE ENTRANCE HALLWAY. WHEN ASSURED THAT THE SECOND HOSELINE IS NOT NEEDED ON THE FIRE FLOOR, IT MAY BE ADVANCED TO THE FLOOR ABOVE.
Multiple Dwellings 4.3.1
The removal of Non-Ambulatory patients from the train tube and the shuttling of equipment require increased personnel and logistical support at an underground incident. Which of the following choices is listed as the primary method for moving patients and equipment?
A: Victim Removal Relay Teams
B: SKED Stretchers
C: Rail Carts
D: Rescue Trains
C
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS
C is Correct – Rail Carts are the primary method for moving patients and equipment. 7.3.3.
The members of Ladder companies 99 and 98 arrive at the scene of a fire on the 15th floor of a 30-story high-rise MD. The companies went about reaching their positions, which member operated INCORRECTLY according to FFP MD’s?
A: The 1st Roof FF made her way to the apartment above the fire floor via the evacuation stair and advised the IC of the conditions in the public hall on the floor above the fire.
B: The 1st LCC verified the identification of the attack and evacuation stairways prior to taking a blind shaft elevator that did not service the fire floor to go above the fire.
C: The 2nd LCC took the Fire service elevator to 2 floors below the fire floor and proceeded to the roof via the evacuation stairway.
D: The 2nd OV did not have a serviceable FF service elevator so he teamed up with his officer on the fire floor.
A
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
A IS INCORRECT – Proceed to the apartment above the fire apartment via the attack stairway 6.14.4A
B – 6.14.5E
C – 6.14.5E
D – 6.15.3E
You are special called to a high-rise fire as a Ventilation Support Group to assist in ventilation operations. Your group is broken up into specific teams. Choose the incorrect team designation.
A: Vent Group Leader (Officer)
B: Vent Group Lobby Unit
C: Vent Group Fire Unit
D: Vent Group Roof
A
Explanation:
Vent Group Supervisor
AUC 349 6.1
In order to prevent slippage of the butt or movement of the top of a raised portable ladder, it is important that it be butted by a member. In any case for fire, emergency or rescue work, a butt firefighter shall be used to stabilize the ladder and prevent slipping. Which of the following statements is correct?
A: Both hands are placed against and grasp the ladder rungs to aid in steadying the ladder.
B: The butting member places their left foot in the center of the bottom rung of the ladder and maintains downward pressure.
C: The butt firefighter must be aware of the force that causes outward slippage of the butt of the ladder. This force is in direct proportion to the climbing members weight, decreasing as he/she ascends the ladder.
D: If the aluminum portable ladder is to be left unattended, it should be secured at the tip by the last member that climbs the ladder.
B
Explanation:
A. …grasp the BEAMS to aid…
C. …INCREASING as he/she ascends the ladder.
D. …by the FIRST member that climbs the ladder.
Portable Ladders 7.5
Engine 99 responded to a CFRD run. On board were two trained firefighters, an untrained ECC and untrained officer. Which action taken at the scene of the medical emergency was INCORRECT?
A: Because they were short certified members, the Officer had an uncertified member complete the PCR.
B: A verbal report was made to the EMS Crew upon their arrival including the patient assessment, vital signs and patient care provided.
C: The response involved a car accident so the officer also completed a NYFIRS report.
D: Part 3 of the completed PCR was given to the EMS crew prior to the company leaving the scene.
A
Explanation:
CFRD – DOCUMENTATION CHAPTER 5
A – Incorrect – 1.3 A CFRD certified member shall be assigned to complete the PCR.
B – 1.4 – Correct as written
C – 1.6 – In addition to completing a PCR, all appropriate NYFIRS reports shall be completed
D – 1.5 – Part 3 of the PCR should be given to the EMS crew.
Upon arrival at a CFR response, you find an unresponsive young man exhibiting symptoms of possible fentanyl exposure. In addition, at the victim’s location, there are signs of possible fentanyl use. You would be correct to take all of the following actions except?
A: Ensure members utilize appropriate PPE to avoid dermal contact, inhalation and ingestion of the suspect substance. If possible, these members should don their appropriate PPE prior to, or immediately after, initiating medical treatment.
B: Treatment should never take place in the area of suspected exposure. Removal of the patient from the area and removal of product from the patient’s skin and clothing is paramount.
C: Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use the bathroom while working in an area with known or suspected fentanyl.
D: Do not touch the eyes, mouth, and nose after touching any surface potentially contaminated with fentanyl.
A
Explanation:
Ensure members utilize appropriate PPE to avoid dermal contact, inhalation and ingestion of the suspect substance. Members shall ALWAYS don appropriate PPE PRIOR TO initiating any medical treatment.
HM 18 1-2.2, 4
*CFR Ch 3 sec 13.2 A member may temporarily and briefly decline the use of PPE, when under rare and unusual circumstances, it was the member’s professional judgement that in the specific instance, its use would have prevented the delivery of health care, public safety, or safety to the member.
If it says fentanyl on test day, be guided by Haz Mat Ch 18 and the question and choices above.
When a member suffers an injury to an area of the body which is covered by protective clothing/equipment intended to prevent such an injury, and it is severe enough to cause the granting of medical leave, the item of clothing/equipment shall be placed out of service. Immediately, upon return to quarters, the officer on duty shall notify the _____ and be guided by the instructions received as to disposition of said article.
A: Battalion
B: Division
C: Bureau of Operations
D: Division of Safety
D
Explanation:
**THE KEY TERM HERE IS THE “GRANTING A MEDICAL LEAVE”
CROSS REF SAFETY BULLETIN 7: 2.1.2
IF THE QUESTION STATES A MEMBER IS GRANTED “REMAINDER OF THE TOUR” THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED MEDICAL LEAVE AND THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT APPLY
Regulations 11.3.36
Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Fire Department policy when asbestos is suspected at a fire operation?
A: Strictly enforce the Department’s SCBA policy to reduce inhalation exposure. This is critical to the health and safety of members operating in the contaminated area.
B: Gently wet down suspected asbestos material using a fog or spray stream. This will minimize the amount of fibers that become airborne.
C: Do not, under any circumstances, overhaul in the suspected area of contamination.
D: Isolate members suspected of being contaminated to prevent cross-contamination of apparatus or other members. SCBA must be used until decon procedures are initiated or the member has been washed down.
C
Explanation:
LIMIT overhaul in the suspected area.
HM 3 4.4-4.7
You are on scene at a EMS run with the members of E-1 and faced with a severe language barrier, which is hampering your firefighters patient assessment. You decide to call the Language Interpretive Services that the FDNY has implemented since 2009. When prompted for the personal code/FDNY Unit ID, the most correct code number you give can be found in which choice?
A: 5001
B: 7001
C: E001
D: E1
A
Explanation:
This service can be accessed from:
1-Department telephones within firehouses or EMS stations
2-Telephones located within a civilian residence or business
3-Battalion or Division cell phone
AUC 343 3.1, 4.2
Operations involving the removal of victims via the aerial ladder are dangerous for both the victim and the rescuer. Which of the following choices is incorrect regarding these operations?
A: The OV (tiller firefighter) set the chocks and stabilizers. An alternative method, when staffing is available, is to have one member assigned to the inboard side stabilizer and chocks while the OV takes care of the outboard side.
B: Only in an extreme emergency such as an exposure to heavy smoke or high heat will the movement of the ladder with firefighter and the victim be justified.
C: The OV ascends the ladder followed by the chauffer, climbs in the window, assists victim out feet first, closes the door to the fire area, and then searches the area.
D: To descend with an ambulatory victim, place yourself one rung below the rung the victim is standing on.
B
Explanation:
B…such as exposure to FLAME OR HIGH HEAT…
SMOKE DOES NOT COUNT
NOTE “A” CHOICE: OV=Outboard: “OO”
Cross Reference Aerial Ladders 8.9 & 8.10:
8.9: Avoid moving the ladder while MEMBERS are on it, except to remove them from SERIOUS EXPOSURE OR FOR AN EXTREME RESCUE EFFORT.
8.10: Do not EXTEND OR RETRACT the ladder while members are on it.
Aerial Ladders 5.2; 5.6; 5.7; 8.9; 8.10
Which of the following choices is most correct regarding tool assignments for members going to the roof at a taxpayer fire operation?
1. When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a halligan must also be taken.
2. Members going to the roof subsequently should bring a hook with the saw if available.
A: Both choice 1 and 2
B: Neither choice 1 or 2
C: Only choice 1
D: Only choice 2
B
Explanation:
When the member going to the roof is carrying the saw, a HOOK must also be taken.
Members going to the roof subsequently should bring an AX or IRON with the saw if available.
Tarred over scuttles and skylights can be removed, and a full complement of tools will be available for use.
Note: Engine company personnel may use these if truck company members are at a premium.
Txpyr 8.4.3 C
At a potential active shooter incident, the NYPD may have difficulty distinguishing between perpetrators, victims and first responders. When a NYPD officer confronts a Fire Department member to verify their identity (a “challenge situation”) the member would be correct to take all of the following actions except?
A: Comply with the commands of law enforcement personnel.
B: Remain motionless (no sudden movements) and identify yourself as a member of the FDNY by rank and name.
C: Immediately turn around with your hands raised in the air to show the officer your identity.
D: Await command of law enforcement to resume current operations.
C
Explanation:
Do NOT turn your body unless instructed to do so by the challenging officer.
ERP Add3A 2.2
The Life Saving Rope shall be placed OOS immediately for all of the following except?
A: Ice particles found within the strands of the rope
B: When a rust stain is found on the rope
C: When the rope is subjected to the weight of two people
D: When the rope came in contact with acid fumes
B
Explanation:
When a rust stain is found on the LSR, it should be immediately removed with soap and water. A PERSISTENT rust stain is a definite indication of fiber damage and a reduction in the strength of the rope. LSR is OOS and request a replacement
Training Bulletins Rope 1 sec 4
You’re the engine company officer arriving first due to a fully involved private dwelling. Your unit takes the following actions one of which is incorrect:
A: Your members performed a backstretch to the hydrant, dropping two lines in front of the fire building: one handline and one 3 ½ inch line for supplying a Tower Ladder.
B: The first hoseline was operated on the exterior to protect exposures before entering the fire building.
C: You considered having a 2 ½ inch line stretched for faster knockdown, greater reach of the stream, increased volume of water and increased exposure protection.
D: Buildings fully involved have an increased collapse potential and require a complete evaluation by the IC before entering.
A
Explanation:
A. They should drop TWO HANDLINES in front of the building.
Note: Consider 2 ½ inch line at PD’s for:
ACRONYMN: “WHIFE”
Wind impacted fire
Heavily Involved 1st FL fire in large PD (Queen Anne)
Fully involved building
Exposure protection
Private Dwellings Ch 3 Section 5
Which of the following choices is indicated as the highest priority for a first alarm engine at a building collapse?
A: Protect Exposures
B: Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse.
C: Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris.
D: Stretch and charge a 3½ line to supply the first arriving tower ladder.
C
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES - COLLAPSE
A – Incorrect – 7.1
B – Incorrect – 7.1
C – Correct 7.1 - In order from the highest priority, first alarm engine companies are to
1-Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris
2- Protect exposures
3- Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse
D – Incorrect 7.1
Which of the following 1st Arriving Ladder Company procedures is CORRECT for operations at a fire in a Class 2 MD?
A: The primary means of getting the roof for the roof firefighter is a similar Adjoining building.
B: When outside operations are not feasible or required, the 1st LCC’s duties may include teaming up with the inside team to assist with searches of the fire apartment.
C: In a building with an open stair where outside operations are not required and roof operations are feasible, the 1st OV may team up with the 1st Roof FF to vent the roof.
D: In any instance where the OV operates on the outside of the building, the Incident Commander must be informed.
B
Explanation:
FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES – CLASS 2 BUILDINGS
B IS CORRECT – 8.8.5
A – Primary means is Remote/unaffected stair with Roof Access
C – OV may team up with inside team for search of the fire apartment. A member of the inside team may team with the roof for roof ventilation. 8.8.2
D – The 1st Ladder Officer must be informed. 8.8.3
The incorrect statement made about the Personal Safety System (PSS) can be found in which choice?
A: The PSS shall be inspected daily and Semi-annually
B: The PSS is 50’ long, 7.5 mm in diameter, and has a figure “8” stopper knot tied at the end of the rope
C: The PSS is a one time use system. After the use, the PSS will be placed OOS
D: If the bag (or any component of PSS) shows signs of heat exposure (discoloration, degradation, melting, charring, etc.) the entire system (PSS bag, EXO, and harness) should be placed OOS
A
Explanation:
Training Bulletins Rope 4
A- At the start of each tour and Semi-annually…..5.1
B- 1.2, 1.7, 1.12
C- 2.1
D- 5.3.3
It should be emphasized that any entry into the water or onto ice must be considered as a last resort. The safety of our members is paramount. Which general safety precaution at ice/water/surf incidents mentioned below is incorrect?
A: At night operations, members should not be allowed past the line of sight from the shore.
B: Bunker gear does not float.
C: Bunker gear shall never be worn when operating in the immediate vicinity of water/ice operations.
D: Tests have shown that members wearing bunker gear with or without an SCBA will sink instantaneously.
C
Explanation:
C. BUNKER GEAR SHALL ONLY BE WORN WHEN OPERATING IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF WATER/ICE OPERATIONS WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Note D: Correct as written in Water Rescue Bulletin but Cross Reference Safety Bulletin 81 2.1:
“Results of testing have shown that members wearing bunker gear, with or without an SCBA, QUICKLY BECOME SUBMERSED.”
Water Rescue 1: 2.2.4; 2.3; 2.4
Units are designated by the following letter suffix when assigned a specific task at an incident. Which suffix is correct for a systems control unit?
A: E159S
B: E159C
C: E15U
D: E15Y
D
Explanation:
Comm ch 2 pg 18
Tool assignments at taxpayer operations may vary from the normal at times. Which description of tool assignments is not in accordance with Department policy?
A: The extinguisher firefighter brings the can and hook to the fire door and the forcible entry firefighter carries an ax and a halligan tool. One member can be used to go for additional tools as needed.
B: The maul and duckbill lockbreaker may be required for some padlocks.
C: The Bam-Bam tool and screwdriver are used to pull padlock cylinders. Brass padlock cylinders are being replaced by “case hardened” materials; the Bam-Bam tool is the preferred tool to force these locks.
D: Obstructions may be encountered in the rear such as doors sealed with wood or metal and bricked up windows. The maul and halligan are required; a hook, pike head or flat head ax will be inadequate in this situation.
C
Explanation:
The Bam-Bam tool and screwdriver are used to pull padlock cylinders. Brass padlock cylinders are being replaced by “case hardened” materials - the Bam-Bam tool is INEFFECTIVE on these locks.
Txpyr 8.4.3 A. Babe
The incorrect description of a Rowframe can be found in which choice?
A: One type is similar to the Brownstone layout of rooms. They generally have 3 front windows per floor with 1 apartment going front to rear and no rear fire escape
B: Another type is the railroad flat with 2 apartments per floor. They generally have 4 windows across the front with a rear fire escape
C: Rowframe buildings are generally platform construction
D: Rowframe cockloft may vary in height from 1 foot to a height tall enough for a man to stand in
C
Explanation:
Rowframes can be either balloon frame or braced framed construction
Rowframes p-26-27
Maneuvering on the roof of the fire building can be extremely dangerous. There are certain precautions that the roof firefighter can take to ensure his or her safety on the roof. Which one is incorrect?
A: When momentarily blinded by smoke or darkness, and there is an immediate danger to the firefighter, it may be best for the member to remain in place until visibility is restored.
B: Before walking or moving on the roof when visibility is poor, or a heavy smoke condition exists, firefighters should crouch to a kneeling position.
C: In order to alert members to the presence of openings, roof level skylights and/or scuttle covers if removed, should be placed upside down on the roof.
D: If possible, firefighters should move from one roof to another near the front wall always checking his/her footing.
A
Explanation:
A. …and there is NO IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE FIREFIGHTER…
Ladders 3 5.2
