Fire Tech Trial Exam

Question 0

At a high rise CDA building where concrete was recently poured, units should expect that the standpipe will be maintained and capped how many floors below the last poured floor?

Answer 0

3 floors below the most recently poured floor when concrete construction.

Question 1

As per lofts, cast iron columns will do what when heated at 1100 degrees?

Answer 1

Lose 58 percent of its original strength and its loss is cumulative and NEVER regained

Question 2

U respond to an alarm activation that turns out to be unwarranted because it was transmitted due to a con Ed utility power fluctuation in the area. In this situation, the proper radio code signal to transmit is a ?

Answer 2

10-40 code 2

Utility power fluctuation is a 10-40 code 2 not a 10-35

Question 3

If a members group is in the 6x9 tour before Veterans Day and he Mutuals off , does be earn comp time?

Answer 3

Yes

Note: a veteran CAN’T mutual ON to earn comp time

Question 4

If a veteran sucks up the PCOT on the 6x9 tour before Veterans Day, would he earn comp time?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

If a member (veteran) who is working in his groups the 6x9 tour before Veterans Day goes on emergency leave, does he earn comp time?

Answer 5

No

U can’t be on any type of leave and earn comp time

Question 6

The lobby control unit on a 10-76 reports into ?

Answer 6

The logistics section chief

If he’s not there, report into the IC

Question 7

The lobby control unit “leader” should be stationed at the ____ and operate on the _____ channel

Answer 7

Lobby, tactical

Question 8

U get a complaint about overcrowding in a cabaret in your admin area. Who do you notify?

Answer 8

Admin BATTALION , who will investigate the matter with the admin unit
Note : this is a recent change!!!

Question 9

As per RBIS, public schools inspected by the BFP require a familiarization drill by field units every ____ years

Answer 9

2 years

Question 10

If first due Ecc has a dead hydrant, what transmission should be give?

Answer 10

Urgent, 10-70

Question 11

If u find an unconscious member , what should u transmit with the mayday?

Answer 11

Mayday, “unconscious member”

Question 12

What would u state when a missing member is discovered?

Answer 12

Mayday, “ missing member “LOCATED”

Question 13

Would u issue a 2nd alarm for a heavy fire in the cellar of a brownstone?

Answer 13

No it’s not required

Question 14

What would u transmit for a 1 story taxpayer with an ADVANCED fire in the cellar?

Answer 14

2nd alarm

Question 15

What would u transmit on arrival for a 4 story row frame with the 3rd floor FULLY INVOLVED from front to rear?

Answer 15

Extra engine and truck

Question 16

What would u transmit on arrival for a 5 story old law tenement with fire on the 4th and 5th floors?

Answer 16

Extra engine and truck

Question 17

If ARCS system fails on ch 12, it would be correct to state that the reverse channel is?

Answer 17

Channel 18 and it is available only on the POST radio or UHF mobile radio

Question 18

Regarding steel construction at taxpayers, a 50 ft beam heated uniformly over its length to 970 degrees will extend approx?

Answer 18

4 inches in length

Question 19

If steel I beams are restrained from expanding, they will ?

Answer 19

Buckle

Question 20

T or F

A steel beam that has sagged will contract to its original length as it is cooled

Answer 20

True

Question 21

BISP ch 4 add 4
One apt in a 5 story MD which has been issued a vacate BC no 2nd means of egress should have its first vacate surveillance when?

Answer 21

Between 72 and 96 hours from the issuance of the vacate order

Question 22

For a 10-77, which of the first alarm unit(s) would bring the KO curtain?

Answer 22

1st and third due roof FFs

Question 23

At a buckeye pipeline leak where con rail trains are transporting freight, flag persons with HTs and flashlights shall be positioned at least _____ feet on each side of the incident

Answer 23

1000

Question 24

How many HALF turns shut manual valves at buckeye pipeline?

Answer 24

84

Question 25

No dept apparatus should be brought closer than _____ feet to a leak

Answer 25

600

Question 26

FFP Md's 6.1.1B GENERALLY, regardless of which side of the building the WIND is impacting or the position of the bulkhead on the roof , WIND moving across a roof level will cause a?

Answer 26

Lower pressure to be created which can increase positive stack effect inside the stairwell

Question 27

The high rise nozzle should have a shutoff placed _____ length from the HRN

Answer 27

1 length from the HRN

Question 28

If repositioning the HRN, it should be shut down at the ?

Answer 28

Shutoff

Question 29

At 50 PSI nozzle pressure with water flowing , the HRN should flow____ to ______ GPM

Answer 29

200 to 225 gpm with water flowing

Question 30

T or F H type built after 1929 At top floor fires, it is imperative that the IC assign a roof sector supv early in the operation who may be a company officer until a chief can be assigned

Answer 30

True

Question 31

If two floors are involved in a 10-75 at an H type , transmit?

Answer 31

2nd alarm

Question 32

The window blanket can be deployed from how many floors above the fire floor?

Answer 32

1 or 2

Question 33

T or F | If IC asks for window blanket to floor above, both rescue and squad floor above teams should bring

Answer 33

True

Question 34

The blanket is large enough to cover ____ windows

Answer 34

2

Question 35

Dunn ch 2 | Which construction components are strong both in their compression and tension strength ?

Answer 35

Steel and Wrought Iron

Question 36

When involved in an accident with a tractor trailer and u have to move the rigs, where do u make chalk marks?

Answer 36

The 4 corners of the trailer section on the tractor trailer and all of the tires on the Engine and tractor trailer. Where double wheeled fires exist, then mark the outside tires only.

Question 37

TB emergencies 3 Car hits utility pole; live electrical wires down; stretch a line with a fog nozzle keeping at Least ____ feet from any downed while operating this line

Answer 37

25

Question 38

Fire on 4th floor of 7 story LOW rise FP MD. Who's brings rope to roof?

Answer 38

1st and 2nd due roof Note: 2nd due inside team brings KO curtain to floor above If it was a top floor fire then 2nd due roof brings KO curtain in lieu of rope to roof

Question 39

Photo-voltaic (solar panel) electrical systems will generally be installed on buildings that have sloped roofs on the ?

Answer 39

South and West facing sides

Question 40

Regarding the use of streams on energized PV (solar panel) electrical system components, it would be most correct to state that its recommended to use?

Answer 40

Only a fog stream from a distance, set at a 30 degree angle spray pattern

Question 41

Ch 2 pages 1-4 | According to the managing members in distress bulletin, where should fast unit report?

Answer 41

The fast unit should report to and stage near the ICP within verbal contact at a position from which they can be readily deployed Note: is this a conflict? HROB p 17 states the fast unit shall be assigned to the fire sector supervisor / branch director

Question 42

What is the proper placement of PPF fans for positive pressure ventilation of the attack stair?

Answer 42

4 to 6 feet from the attack stairway door at an angle tilt of 80 degrees

Question 43

Satellite units must start the tour with____ school trained chauffeurs

Answer 43

2

Question 44

Special unit with tractor trailer apparatus must start the tour with ____ school trained chauffeur and at least _____ school trained tractor trailer chauffeur

Answer 44

One , one

Question 45

U respond to scene of a postal facility where the bio- detection alarm system has been activated. What code shall be transmitted?

Answer 45

10-80 code 3

Question 46

Hm 12 1.3, 2.1, 3.1 T or F A ssl may be used for "Decon frisking if assigned to a Decon task force at a special event in manhattan

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What would the correct extinguishing agent be for a fire in a battery room in a Con Ed substation?

Answer 47

Either Dry chemical or water from a safe distance

Question 48

If fire is REPORTED ( not confirmed) on the roof of a 6 story MD with a cell site, insure who is responding?

Answer 48

TL

Question 49

If a LiGHT fire condition exists at cell site, consider using what extinguishing agent ?

Answer 49

Dry chem | Note: only for light fires NOT medium fires

Question 50

If the cell site is involved with fire request who?

Answer 50

Extra engine and truck

Question 51

ERP add 4 | If the distance from a radiological source is doubled, the dose rate will drop to _______ of its original rate

Answer 51

One quarter

Question 52

The rad 50 alarms at ?

Answer 52

1 mr/hr

Question 53

If no stray voltage, no smoke, no fire or arcing present at a manhole incident, what shape manhole may be removed with gas rep present and on scene chiefs approval?

Answer 53

Only Round electrical manhole covers

Question 54

If using TL streams, a relay pumper adjacent to the TL should have in excess of _____ PSI intake pressure with water flowing so it can operate in ______ and deliver 250 PSI

Answer 54

80 psi, Volume

Question 55

Generally, only ______ source at base of TL used

Answer 55

1 Note: 2 sources of water for ladder pipe ops

Question 56

There is a chemical attack in the subway with hundreds of victims contaminated. Who is responsible to provide the IC with an estimate of the number of victims ?

Answer 56

1st engine

Question 57

Dunn ch 18 | Trenching is _____ than tunneling but safer

Answer 57

Slower

Question 58

Assembly guide 2008 p 5 | How many exits are needed for 501-1000 people?

Answer 58

3

Question 59

How many exits are needed for 1001 people or more?

Answer 59

4