01. When signs denoting speed humps are found to be missing, a report shall be forwarded to whom? Select one: a. Bureau of Operations, City Planning b. Bureau of Fire Investigation c. Bureau of Tech Services d. NYPD, Traffic Division
(AUC 8 3)
The correct answer is: Bureau of Operations, City Planning
02. Typically the advised speed for a 4” speed hump will be \_\_\_\_\_\_ mph and \_\_\_\_\_\_ mph for a 3” speed hump. Select one: a. 10 / 30 b. 10 / 15 c. 15 / 30 d. 15 / 20
AUC 8 3)
The correct answer is: 15 / 20
- A Special Assignment (SA) Officer is an officer working either the 9x6 or 6x9 tour under the 25 Group Chart and NOT assigned to fire duty in a regular Company or Battalion for that tour but available for special duty by the Officer Assignment Desk. A Special Assignment Officer Activity Report must be completed each tour by all SA Officers and forwarded to where?
Select one:
a. The officer’s assigned Borough Command
b. The officer’s assigned Division
c. Officer Assignment Desk
d. Bureau of Operations
(AUC 82 1.1, 1.2)
The correct answer is: The officer’s assigned Division
04. A member who observes violations of the NYC Parking Regulations may issue a Notice of Parking Violation. How many Violations of the New York City Traffic Rules may be charged on each Parking Violation? Select one: a. 3 b. 4 c. 1 d.
(AUC 162 5.2)
The correct answer is: 1
- After a unit or member issues a Notice of Parking Violation, which of the following steps must be taken upon return to quarters?
Select one:
a. All of the above
b. File the pink page (page 3) in the Uniform Filing System
c. Record the issuance of the Parking Violation in the company journal.
d. Immediately forward the white page (page 1) and yellow page (page 2) to the Bureau of Legal Affairs at 9 Metro Tech
(AUC 162 10.2)
The correct answer is: All of the above
06. Members should issue a Criminal Court Summons when they observe violations of the Fire Code, which pose a significant fire or life safety hazard. A summons may also be issued when a property or business owner fails to comply with a Violation Order. Which copy of the summons should be served to the defendant? Select one: a. The pink copy b. The top, white form c. The gold copy d. The green copy
The pink copy is the Defendants copy. The top white form, gold copy and green copy are forwarded to Bureau of Legal Affairs. (AUC 164 2.1)
The correct answer is: The pink copy
- Who shall unit officers contact when the unit is in need of new Criminal Court Summonses?
Select one:
a. Stationary Stockroom
b. BISP Unit
c. Administrative Borough Command
d. Administrative Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Legal Affairs
By telephone (AUC 164 3.1) The correct answer is: Administrative Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Legal Affairs
- When a summons is served for failure to comply with a VO, the summons should be personally served to the owner of the building or business. When, after due diligence, the owner cannot be located, an approved person in charge (APIC) should be served the summons.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree
An APIC is anyone who has control over the premises (manager, person with keys to restricted areas of the building, etc.) (AUC 164 4.1.1)
The correct answer is: Agree
09. Group changes shall be made so that members work as close to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ hours per 25-da cycle if possible. Select one: a. 144 b. 135 c. 96 d. 124
If the group change would exceed 144 hours in the 25 day cycle the member would receive overtime for the additional hours. (AUC 184 4)
The correct answer is: 144
10. In an effort to halt the loss and damage of equipment to unguarded apparatus at operations, which member should engine company officers designate as the security guard for the unit’s apparatus? Select one: a. The Control Firefighter b. The Backup Firefighter c. The Door Firefighter d. The Engine Company Chauffeur
(AUC 189)
The correct answer is: The Engine Company Chauffeur
11. Siamese connections are color coded for ease of identification. Either the caps or the entire Siamese connection may be painted. Which color is used to identify a Non-automatic Sprinkler? Select one: a. Aluminum b. Yellow c. Green d. Red
Standpipe - Red, Automatic Sprinkler - Green, Combination System – Yellow (Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.3.2)
The correct answer is: Aluminum
- Choose an incorrect statement regarding standpipe operations.
Select one:
a. Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied through at least two independent Siamese connections.
b. Whenever possible, standpipe systems should be supplied by at least two different pumpers.
c. Standpipe systems should always be supplied with 3 ½” hose.
d. If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the 1st supply line must be attached to the sprinkler system.
The 1st supply line must be stretched to the STANDPIPE system (Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.3.5, 9.3.8)
The correct answer is: If a building is equipped with both a standpipe system and automatic sprinklers, the 1st supply line must be attached to the sprinkler system.
- If a pressure-reducing device (PRD) is found on a standpipe outlet, it should be removed. If the PRD cannot be removed, and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, it is permissible to use an outlet with a PRD.
Select one:
a. Disagree
b. Agree
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.3.6)
The correct answer is: Agree
14. An engine officer who is preparing to operate a hose line at a fire on the 30th floor of a high rise office building should order the ECC to supply the standpipe system at what pump discharge pressure? Select one: a. 300 b. 250 c. 350 d. 200
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.3.12)
The correct answer is: 250
15. Buildings constructed under the 2008 Building Code having a standpipe riser over \_\_\_\_\_\_ feet in height shall have separate “Low Zone” and “High Zone” Siamese connections. Select one: a. 600 b. 450 c. 500 d. 550
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.3.13)
The correct answer is: 600
16. As a general rule, with water flowing, at standpipe operations with a 2 ½” lead length with 1 1/8” MST, the outlet pressure is \_\_\_\_\_\_ psi for three lengths and \_\_\_\_\_\_ psi for four lengths. Select one: a. 60 / 70 b. 50 / 60 c. 80 / 90 d. 70 / 80
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 9.4.9)
The correct answer is: 70 / 80
17. High-pressure pumping is defined as operating at discharge pressures over \_\_\_\_\_\_ psi. The IC shall be notified when high-pressure pumping is necessary. Select one: a. 250 b. 150 c. 200 d. 225
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 Add.1 1.3)
The correct answer is: 250
18. When high-pressure pumping operations are in use, specially trained and equipped “High Pressure” or “3rd Stage” engines must use their high-pressure supply hose, tether strap and fittings (which are noticeably heavier than conventional fittings and are painted \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_). Select one: a. Red b. Blue c. Orange d. White
(Engine Ops. Chap. 9 Add.1 3.1)
The correct answer is: White
19. When high-pressure pumping operations are conducted, maintain safety zones of at least \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ feet around a working engine in all directions including the high-pressure supply hose. Select one: a. 100 b. 25 c. 75 d. 50
If two connected lengths are in use, the safety zone may need to be expanded. (Engine Ops. Chap. 9 Add.1 3.1)
The correct answer is: 50
- A fire on the 100th floor of a high-rise building will require a 3rd Stage engine. Only an IC at the rank of Battalion Chief or higher may order the use of the 3rd stage.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree
Pressures EXCEEDING 600 psi require a 3rd stage engine. A fire on the 100th floor requires 600 psi. A fire above the 100th floor would require the 3rd Stage engine. (Engine Ops. Chap. 9 Add.1 4.2)
The correct answer is: Disagree
