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1
Q

Ladder 37 arrives as the 2nd due truck for a top floor fire in a 4 window front Row Frame building. L-37 LCC after setting up aerial and realizing he is not needed for Rescue or Laddering Operations, should report where?

A) To the top floor of fire bldg. to assist inside team
B) Into an exposure as directed by his officer
C) To the roof to assist with cutting operations
D) Remain in front of building in case a victim shows at the window

A

B) Into an exposure as directed by his officer

Row Frames (5.8.2) If the exposure is an IDLH he needs to team up with another member

2
Q

Sequential ventilation using Positive Pressure Fans can be implemented to vent the products of combustion through the attack stairwell. Which statement is incorrect concerning this sequential ventilation?

A) The bulkhead should be opened in the attack stairwell with all other doors in the attack stairwell closed, except the door to the fire floor
B) The fan should be placed at the base of the evacuation stairwell, with the evacuation stairwell bulkhead closed.
C) When venting multiple floors, start the lowest point and work your way up floor by floor
D) Avoid cross ventilation by opening both the attack and evacuation stairwell doors on the fire floor

A

D) This is the proper procedure but it CREATES cross ventilation and removes smoke via the attack stair.
A.U.C. 349 8.1 & 8.2

3
Q

The Junior member of a Bronx Engine Company notices his HT LED is a steady red when he keys the mic. He knows this means

A) His HT is transmitting
B) His HT battery is low , but the HT is transmitting
C) His HT battery is too low to transmit but reception is possible
D) His HT is Out of service

A

A) His HT is transmitting

Communications 11 Add 1 2.1

4
Q

Your are the LT in E-214 for the 6X and receive a class 3 for a valve alarm. You and L-111 arrive 1st due and discover a defective alarm valve. You transmit the following correct report

A) 10-18, 10-35- no code
B) 10-18, 10-40-3
C) 10-18, 10-34-1
D) 10-18, 10-35-2

A

C) 10-18, 10-34-1

Communications 9

5
Q

What is not an acceptable air supply for the inflatable water rescue hose?

A) Irons FF SCBA
B) Fast Truck Fast -Pak
C) 2nd due eng )@ bottle
D) Apparatus Air outlet

A

C) 2nd due eng 02 bottle

Emergency Procedures Water Rescue 1 Add 12

6
Q

You are covering a 6X9 tour in E-218 and responded to an EMS run for a hand injury. Upon arrival you find a 32yr ld male with a minor burn to his hand which he received from defective stove flame. You would be correct to take which action.

A) Transmit a 10-37-3 and notify the admin BC upon return to quarters
B) Transmit a 10-37-3 and request the response of a BC
C) Transmit a 10-45-4 and notify admin BC upon return to quarters
D) Transmit 10-45-4 and request the response of a BC

A

D) Transmit 10-45-4 and request response of a BC

Exp: Comm 8 2.8 10-37 note

7
Q

You are working PCOT in E-292 and respond “Engine Only” to an ERS no contact box. Upon arrival you find a fire on the 2nd fl of a 2 story vacant PD marked with an X in a box. You would be correct to order an interior attack after performing a risk assessment based on all but which of the following factors?

A) Current structural stability of the building
B) Any suspected life hazard
C) Size and location of the fire
D) Verification of safe access to the fire area

A

B) Any suspected life hazard

Exp: Known Life Hazard (Vacants 1.1.3)

8
Q

At morning roll call, a probationary ff asks you about the use of glow sticks. you would be correct in which point?

A) Each unit shall carry at least 25 glow sticks on their apparatus
B) Heat and humidity will shorten the life of the glow sticks
C) Glow sticks will rupture under high pressure, such as those found underwater
D) Glow stick activate by vigorously shaking the tube

A

B) Heat and Humidity will shorten the life of the glow sticks

Exp:
A) 10. TB tools 30 3.1
B) TB Tools 30 2.5
C) Can tolerate High Pressure. TB tools 30 2.2
D) Activate by bending. TB tools 30 2.4
9
Q

Heavy wind is predicted so a Queens FH dedicates the 6X9 drill to Chain Saw Operations. The only correct point about Chain Saw Ops is shown in which point?

A) Only the operator must wear chaps
B) The saw operator must wear their Bunker coat
C) Chaps may be worn over shorts
D) It is permissible for the control member to wear their long sleeve shirt to protect against flying debris, insect bites, posing ivy etc.

A

D) Bunker Coat and/or long sleeve shirt ( TB 24 7.3.1.2)

A) Both Must wear Chaps(TB tool 24 7.3)

B)Bunker Coat or Long sleeve shirt( TB Tools 24 7.3.1.2)

C) Chaps may e worn over long pants or bunker pants NOT over shorts(TB tools 24 7.3.1)

10
Q

Which of the following is not a reason for an Engine company to stretch a 21/2 hand line at a fully involved PD?

A) The officer believes the fire is wind impacted
B) Greater reach of the stream
C) Faster knocke down of the fire
D) Increased speed of deployment and better maneuverability

A

D) Due to the need for speed and mobility, 1 1/4 hsline is recommended. ( FFP PD’s Ch 3 1.1

11
Q

Which statement about an Improved Explosive Device is correct?

A) The effectiveness of the device will not be limited by the attacker’s ability to obtain large quantities of the necessary ingredients
B) An IED can be as lethal as conventional military explosives
C) The greatest harm caused by an IED would be Chemical, Biological, or Radiological material
D) IEDs are always made of homemade explosives

A

B) An IED can be as lethal as conventional military explosives

A) May be limited ( ERP Add 3 2.1)

C) The greatest harm may be he explosive itself(ERP Add 3 2.2

D)IEDs come from many sources (ERP Add 3 2.2)

12
Q

The members of L-13 gets in first due for a fire on the 6th Fl of a Class “A” Hi-Rise Fireproof MD. The following actions taken by the officer and his companywide all correct EXCEPT?

A) Ladder 23 recalls the elevators
B) The members took the stairs
C) Ladder 23 OV operated the elevator
D) The 2nd to arrive Ladder Co. ensured that all elevators were recalled.

A

C) L-13 OV operated the elevator

Exp: MD Fires Sec. 6.4.2Stairs should be used when the fire is on the 7th Floor or below

13
Q

TL-13 163, riding with an officer an 5 firefighters arrives first for a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story H-type building. Fire is showing from 2 windows on the front of the building. No other units are on scene yet. Who will compose of the safety team until the arrival of additional units?

A) The roof firefighter and OV
B) The LCC and FE firefighter
C)The OV and LCC firefighter
D) The Roof Firefighter and LCC

A

C) The OV and LCC firefighter

Exp: FF procedures Managing Members in Distress Ch 1 (2.1.1)

14
Q

Your ladder company arrives at the scene of a person pinned under a NYC subway car in a tunnel. The assigned Batt. Chief is going to be delayed to the scene as the officer in charge of the scene, your first consideration should be to determine which one of the following choices?
A)Whether power should remain on or be removed
B) Are additional units needed
C) s the victim alive
D) Is a communication relay required

A

A) Wether power should remain on or be removed

AUC 207 (3.2)

15
Q
All but which of the following operations are to be considered routinely within the capability of a single unit?
A) Oil Burner emergency
B) Food on the stove
C) Sprinkler Discharge
D) Carbon Monoxide detector activation
A

Carbon monoxide detecter operation

AUC 233 (1.2)

16
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L-138, assigned as the FAST unit, arrives on the scene as a MAYDAY is transmitted. The IC decides the Handi-Talkie Emergency channel will be used and orders the FAST Grp to turn their Handi-Talkies to this channel. The officer of L-138 would be correct to have his members change to which channel?
A) 16
B) 14
C) 9
D) 3
A

A) FF Procedures Managing Members in Distress Chap. 5 ADD 1(1.1)

B Subway Tactical Channel

C) Digital Channel

D) Secondary Tactical

17
Q

As an Officer working in L-1, your unit receives a teleprinter alarm to respond to a water leak. After taking up, you then receive an assignment to respond in to an All Hands fire as the Salvage truck. You wold be correct o respond in which manner?
A) 10-20 for the water leak an Emeregency mode as the Salvage truck.
B)10-20 for the water leak and 10-20 for the Salvage truck
C) mergency mode for the water leak and emergency mode for the salvage truck
D) Emergency mode for the water leak and 10-20 for the Salvage truck

A

B) 10-20 for both

ABC 2-2011 2.1

18
Q

As a Ladder company officer arriving at a High Rise building for a single unit Class E alarm, you would be correct in which action?
A) Enter the building with all your firefighters
B) Enter the building while all your firefighters remain with the apparatus
C) Enter the building with your inside team
D)Enter the building with all your firefighters except the chauffeur

A

D) the chauffeur shall remain in the apparatus to monitor both the Dept. radio and for additional info and relay info between the officer and dispatcher. ABC 5-94 ADD 12

19
Q

Which statement regarding HT radios and batteries is most correct?
A: HT’s shall be left ON upon return to quarters.
B:Radios that chirp have approximately 5-10% of their full charge battery capacity remaining with battery power just above the power threshold for transmitting a 5 watt emergency alert.
C: Batteries need to be used and charged on a regular basis. If this cycle is disrupted for more than 2 months, the batteries’ charging capacity will be greatly diminished.
D: If battery removal is too difficult after an operation, use a flat-head screwdriver to gently detach the battery from the radio.

A

Explanation:
A. Turn OFF upon return to quarters to extend battery life.
B. **Such batteries shall be replaced immediately, or as soon as possible. Comm 11 Add 1 1
C. If disrupted for more than 2 WEEKS, charging capacity will be greatly diminished.
D. Members shall refrain from using screwdrivers or other tools to detach battery from radio. If battery removal is too difficult, the entire HT with battery shall be placed OOS.

20
Q

Question 20:
E-287 responded to a patient with difficulty breathing. They placed him on supplemental oxygen. The patient’s son shows you a valid DNR and requests that your members cease all care. You would be most correct to?
A: Have your members continue giving proper care
B: Verify the validity of the DNR before discontinuing all patient care
C: Stop all patient care and give the DNR to EMS
D: Special call an EMS supervisor to verify the DNR

A

A. Continue to give appropriate care but not CPR (CFR CH 2 6.2.1A)

21
Q

Ladder 7 is assigned to perform void searches at an east side building collapse. They come across an “X” that has been spray painted above an opening. Lt Shields knows that the information in the top quadrant will contain what?
A:The company that is or has performed a search of this area.
B: The time the company searching this void entered
C: The time the company searching this void exited the area.
D: The hazards found in this void.

A

Explanation:
A. This would be in the left quadrant. Collapse Add. 2 (4)
B. If a company has entered the void but has not exited yet, a single slash mark will be found. Collapse Add2 (3.1)
C. Collapse Add2 (4)
D. This would be in the right quadrant. Collapse Add 2 (4)

22
Q

Aerial Ladder 112 arrives 2nd due for a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story Brownstone without a fire escape. 112’s OV checked the rear for occupants and assured that ventilation was completed. The OV returned to the front of the building where he was not needed for laddering operations. Unless instructed otherwise by his officer, where should the OV now report?
A: To his officer above the fire.
B: To the roof to assist with ventilation.
C: Into an exposure to check for extension
D: Team up with 112’s roof FF to enter the apt above the fire.

A

A is the answer
Explanation:
A. Brownstones 2.7 OV Duties
B. Top floor fire option (Brownstones 2.7 OV Duties)
C. Top floor fire option (Brownstones 2.7 OV Duties)
D. If the building has a fire escape (Brownstones 2.7 OV Duties)

23
Q

Which choice below contains correct information regarding thermal imaging cameras (TIC’s)?
A: TIC’s average field of view is approximately 70 degrees.
B: When operating with the TIC, stay low and slowly scan the area beginning at the floor, using a side-to-side scanning motion, working your way to the ceiling.
C: TIC’s are capable of detecting all haz-mat vapor clouds.
D: The focal point of the TIC is approximately 3 ft from the camera lens.

A
D is the answer.
Explanation:
A. 50 degrees. TB Tools 27 4.4
B. Start at the ceiling and work your way to the floor. TB Tools 27 3.3
C. Some vapor clouds. TB Tools 27 3.10
D. TB Tools 27 4.5
24
Q

Engine 249 and Ladder 113 are the first to arrive units for a fire on the 12th floor of a 20 story high rise fireproof multiple dwelling. Upon entering the lobby they see that the only available elevator is non fireman service. Which members would be correct to take the elevator first?
A: The Engine Officer, Nozzle FF, Backup FF, Ladder Officer, and Forcible Entry team
B: The Ladder Officer, Forcible Entry team, OV, Engine Officer, and Control FF
C: The Ladder Officer, Forcible Entry Team, Engine Officer, Nozzle FF and Control FF
D: The Ladder Officer, Can FF, Engine Officer, Nozzle FF, Backup FF and Control FF

A

C is the answer
Explanation:
B. This is correct when it’s fireman service (FYI- either the control or nozzle FF goes up) MD 6.4.6
C. MD 6.4.6 states these particular engine FF’s with ALL roll ups and standpipe kit.

25
Q

Ladder 3 arrives 1st for a reported fire on the 14th floor of a 50 story high rise office building. The LCC would be correct to take which action first?
A: Conduct a preliminary inspection of the exterior of the building
B: Man a fireman service elevator
C: Obtain a floor plan of the fire area from the Fire Safety Director
D: Report to the roof area and ventilate under the direction of the IC or Fire Sector Supervisor

A

Explanation:

A. High-Rise Office (8.3.1 C)

26
Q

Ventilation of windows on upper floors may be accomplished by the use of portable ladders with or without a member operating from the ladder. Which choice contains correct information in regards to this procedure?
A: With a member on the ladder, the tip of the ladder, if possible, should be level with or higher than the top of the window.
B: With a member on the ladder and using a tool to ventilate a window, a halligan tool is preferable.
C: A member on a ladder prepares to use a tool to ventilate the window, he should extend his arms downward and slant the tool upward and strike the glass.
D: A member holding a ladder vents a window by letting the ladder strikes the glass. The member must maintain contact with the ladder in order to stabilize the ladder to prevent its falling to the ground

A

Explanation:
A. Portable Ladders 10.3.2
B. A six foot hook is preferable (Portable Ladders 10.3)
C. Extend his arms upward and slant the tool downward (Portable Ladders 10.3)
D. When the ladder strikes the glass, there should be no contact between the member and the ladder (Portable Ladders 10.3)

27
Q
Units arrive at a 2 story flat roof PD with fire on the top floor. Which member brings the 1st saw to the roof?
A: 1st due roof FF
B: 1st due OV
C: 2nd due roof FF
D: 2nd due OV
A

C is the answer
Explanation:
A. 1st roof tools-Halligan, 6’ halligan hook & Life saving rope (PD Ch.4 10.1 A)
B. 1st OV tools-Halligan and/or 6’ hook & portable ladder (PD Ch.4 10.1 B)
C. 2nd roof tools-6’ halligan hook & SAW (PD Ch.4 10.2 A) ***The location of fire does NOT matter for a FLAT roof PD. 2nd roof FF is bringing a saw.
D. 2nd OV tools-Halligan and/or 6’ hook & portable ladder (PD Ch.4 10.2 B)

28
Q

Engine 24 is dispatched to an EMS run for a major injury to a child. The child has fallen off his skateboard and broken his arm. The child’s parents are refusing to give permission to allow you to treat their child. You determine that his injury is non life-threatening and that a delay in treatment would not jeopardize the child’s life. You would be correct to take which action?
A: Carefully explain the reasons for the treatment, what intervention is necessary to correct the problem and the consequences if the injury is not treated.
B: Notify the dispatcher of the events unfolding and have them notify PD.
C: If a phone is available, contact the EMS Lt. on call
D: Do not leave the scene before PD arrives

A
A is the answer
Explanation:
A. CFR Ch.2 6.1.1.C.1
B. CFR Ch.2 6.1.1.C.2 Notify EMS, not PD
C. CFR Ch.2 6.1.1.C.2 Contact Telemetry
D. CFR Ch.2 6.1.1.C.2 Do not leave the scene before EMS arrives
29
Q

Lieutenant Meyers is discussing the use of solar panels on buildings and their impact on firefighting with members during company drill. He would be correct to state all of the following except which statement?
A: Most photovoltaic systems are made primarily of plastic which is an excellent insulator
B: Photovoltaic systems are able to produce electricity on cloudy days
C: Residential systems are generally smaller and may contain fewer safety features than the larger commercial system
D: The basic PV or solar cell produces only a small amount of power usually 1 or 2 Watts

A

Explanation:

A. Most photovoltaics are made primarily of silicon (AUC 351 2.)

30
Q
Your company has just extinguished a small fire in a compactor shaft with no extension. The BC has requested a preliminary report. You would be correct to transmit which 10 code?
A: 10-22
B: 10-27
C: 10-31
D: 10-32
A

Explanation:
A. Outside rubbish (Communications Ch.8 2.8)
C. Assist civilian
D. Defective oil burner

31
Q

Search of a building is an important responsibility of Ladder companies. In regard to search, which of the following would not be in accordance with FDNY procedures regarding the secondary search?
A: The secondary search is a thorough and painstakingly complete search for life of all areas that required a primary search
B: Since the purpose of a secondary search is to ensure that no possible victims are overlooked time is not as important as accuracy
C: A secondary search shall be completed before any extensive overhauling of the fire area is attempted
D: A secondary search should be performed by the same company which performed the primary search.

A

D is the answer
Explanation:
A secondary search must be performed by a different company than the company which performed the primary search. TB Search 7.3

32
Q

What is the preferred order of victim removal?
A: Interior Stairs, Fire Escape, Ladders, Horizontal Exits, Life Saving Rope
B: Interior Stairs, Horizontal Exits, Ladders, Fire Escape, Life Saving Rope
C: Interior Stairs, Horizontal Exits, Fire Escape, Ladders, Life Saving Rope
D: Horizontal Exits, Interior Stairs, Fire Escape, Ladders, Life Saving Rope

A

Explanation:
TB Search section 13.2
Acronym SHELL

33
Q

You are the officer in lad 33. You respond to a phone alarm for a car accident on the Grand Concourse. You arrive and discover that you have a pin job and all of the air bags in the car have deployed. You know that you and your members must still treat these airbags as if they have not deployed and you will follow the rule of 5-10-20. You are operating in front of the driver airbag. How much distance should you maintain ?
A: 5”
B: 10”
C: 20”
D: 0” because your members disconnected the battery and the air bag is no longer dangerous.

A

B is the answer
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures disentanglement 2.6

34
Q

In which of the following situations is the firefighter working under immediate supervision of their officer?
A: The Roof Firefighter of the 1st Ladder Company is performing ventilation on the roof directly above their officer operating in an apartment on the top floor
B: The Engine Company Chauffeur of an engine company supplying water to the company operating on the fourth floor of a building
C: The control firefighter who is a couple of lengths back on the line from the officer and nozzle team at a fire in a commercial building
D: The OV firefighter staffing a fireman service elevator in a Fireproof Multiple Dwelling.

A

Explanation:
Members are under the “Immediate Supervision” of an Officer when they are within sight and/or hearing of the Officer or are working with a search line or hoseline which is under the supervision of an Officer (Comm Manual Ch 9 9.2.1)

35
Q

A young firefighter is being drilled on her responsibilities when assigned the Roof Position. She relays all of the following information to the IC. This member should correct which one point she made?
A: The configuration of the building
B: Fire showing out exposure 1, 2, 3 & 4 windows
C: Location of stairways, fire escapes and party wall balconies
D: Whether there is any difference in the height of the building from front to rear, from side to side, or street to street

A

B is the answer
Explanation:
Fire showing out windows (how many and location) NOT visible from the street (Comm Manual Ch 9 9.3.2 B)

36
Q

Chief McCarren came by the firehouse to conduct an Annual Inspection. While visiting he gave the members four various points regarding Engine company operations at Non-Fireproof Multiple Dwellings. Being that the Chief has been out of the books for a while, only which one of the points he made was correct?
A: Place the Engine apparatus as close to the parked cars as possible and use the front suction inlet.
B:Exercise caution when using the front suction inlet so as not to block out arriving ladder apparatus.
C: After two lines have been stretched up a stairway, additional lines should be stretched up the well-hole as to avoid lines getting tangled up.
D: Hoselines should only be operated into ventilation holes from the roof in a long sweeping motion to prevent fire from extending across the cockloft.

A

B is the answer
Explanation:
A. Use the side suction inlet. MD 3.2.1
B. MD 3.2.1
C. 3rd line should usually be stretched via fire escapes or rope stretch via a window 3.2.11
D. Hoselines should not be operated into ventilation holes from the roof. 3.2.9
***Don’t confuse this w/ operating a hoseline into the trench in a BRIEF side to side motion to prevent fire from extending across the cockloft. 5.5.9 H
FYI-Under certain conditions a series of triangular examination cuts around the perimeter of a fire in a cockloft may also be used in conjunction with hand lines equipped with a bent tip.
TB Tools 9 sec 6.2.2

37
Q
According to the recently issued FDNY Manual on Loft buildings, at 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, cast-iron loses how much of its original strength?  
A: 42%
B: 58%
C: 66%
D: 75%
A

B is the answer
Explanation:
FFP Loft 5.1.10 F

38
Q
Ladder 13 is the 3rd Ladder company at a high rise office building fire on Park Ave. They encounter difficulty clearing the attack stairway of occupants fleeing the inferno. They can advise any of the following of this problem except who?
A: The 1st arriving Ladder company
B: 2nd arriving Engine Officer
C: Fire Sector Supervisor
D: Fire Branch Director
A

B is the answer
Explanation:
High-Rise Office Buildings (8.5.1 B7)

39
Q

Ladder 166 responds 1st due to a number of low rise fireproof MD’s. They are drilling on the roof position and all of the different options they have. In which choice is their junior man FF Write incorrect?
A: 1st roof FF uses the stairway in an attached adjoining building as his 1st priority to access the roof
B: 1st roof FF takes an enclosed evacuation stairway before using the Aerial/Tower Ladder
C: 1st roof FF takes the open interior stairs to the roof because other options are not available. The fire apt door is maintained closed by his officer
D: Roof ventilation is not emphasized and must not occur until ordered by the IC

A
D is the answer
Explanation:
A. MD 7.7.3 B
B. MD 7.7.3 B
C. MD 7.7.3 B Note
D. Roof ventilation is emphasized in low rise fireproof MD's but must not occur until ordered by the IC (MD 7.7.3 A Note)
40
Q

Units pull up and transmit a 10-75 for a fire in a 4 story vacant rowframe. Exposure 2 and 4 are both occupied rowframes. Exposure 2 is the most severe exposure. Which choice below is incorrect?
A: 1st engine drops 2 handlines
B: 1st line enters exposure 2
C: 2nd line enters the vacant fire building
D: 3rd line enters exposure 4

A

A is the answer
Explanation:
A. 1 handline and a 3 1/2” for a TL
C. 2nd line has a choice of entering the vacant fire building or the opposite exposure of the 1st line
D. 3rd line goes where the 2nd line didn’t go
Rowframes 13.6 A