random LT test questions

Question 1

Which member brings the first saw to the roof for a cellar fire at a 2 story flat roof private dwelling?

A: 2nd due roof FF

B: 2nd due OV FF

C: No saw is bought to the roof for cellar fires

D: Saw is bought to the roof by roof FF of extra ladder on initial alarm, if they are special called

Answer 1

Private Dwellings Ch 4 sec 7.2 A
The 2nd roof brings the 6’ halligan hook and SAW regardless of where the fire is located in a flat roof PD.
A. 1st roof FF brings a Life Saving Rope to the roof when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures and/or the height of the building requires the LSR.
1st roof FF tools are a Halligan, 6’ halligan hook and life saving rope. PD’s sec 7.1 A

Question 2

When to complete a PCR is an important responsibility when responding to CFR runs. Which choice below is a response where the officer DOES NOT have to complete a Patient Care Report?
A: Engine 1 arrives at an EMS run, makes their way into the apartment and discovers an individual displaying signs of rigor-mortis.

B: Engine 2 arrives at an EMS run simultaneously with a BLS unit and makes their way into the apartment to verify the presence of a patient, but doesn’t give patient care.

C: Engine 3 arrives at an EMS run near the corner bodega and discovers an uncooperative, intoxicated male who eventually leaves the scene.

D: Engine 4 arrives at an EMS run, attempts to assess an EDP displaying altered mental status who refuses medical aid.

Answer 2

CFR-D Ch 2
A – Yes - They CFR unit must complete a PCR even if the patient is DOA to document that the company properly examined the patient to confirm that the patient exhibited the criteria for obvious death. 4.4
B – No – 4.13.1 note – A PCR is not required when a CFR company is on scene at any assignment unless patient care is provided.
C – Yes – When a patient refuses medical aid, a PCR must be completed 4.9.1
D – Yes– 4.10.1B – Request PD assistance and remain on scene until the arrival of EMS. Complete a PCR report

Question 3

Company officers must maintain communication with the members not operating under the immediate supervision to determine their status. The interval between contacts should be frequent enough to provide for the safety of the firefighters being monitored without monopolizing the frequency. Which of the following members is not under the immediate supervision of their officer?
A: The control firefighter straightening a kink in the hoseline on the 1st floor of a large 6-story H-Type MD, while his officer and nozzle team advance the line into the fire apartment on the top floor.

B: The irons firefighter searching off the search rope within voice contact of his officer.

C: The EFAS firefighter monitoring EFAS in the Battalion vehicle within visual contact of the FAST officer.

D: The can firefighter, who was left at the apartment door inside the fire apartment to maintain door control, and remains in contact with his officer via the HT.

Answer 3

Members are under the “immediate supervision” of
an officer when:
They are within VISUAL OR VOICE contact of the
officer
They are working with a SEARCH or HOSELINE
which is under the supervision of an officer.
ACRONYMN: “SHSH”
Search line
Hoseline
Sight
Hearing
Lad 3 Tenements: 3.2.1 #11 Note

Question 4

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) can be hazardous when encountered during an operation. Which of the following properties of LPG is listed incorrectly?

A: It is non-toxic and non-poisonous, but flammable.

B: It is odorless, although an odorizing agent is added only when it is processed for domestic consumption.

C: In the liquid state, LPG presents a hazard similar to a highly volatile flammable liquid, but with more rapid vaporization.

D: It is lighter than air.

Answer 4

It is heavier than air (1.5 to 2 times heavier).

HM 1 1.2.1-1.2.5

Question 5

You’re an engine company officer responding first due to a reported fire in the cellar of an old law tenement. CIDS information indicates that there are window bars on the first floor, a wide well-hole, and a BILCO door in the rear which gives access to the cellar. On arrival, you give a 10-75 for a confirmed fire in the cellar. Which of the following points regarding hoseline placement at this fire is incorrect?
A: You ordered the first line stretched to the cellar entrance door located inside the building, under the interior stairway on the first floor.

B: At this operation, the first line should not be advanced down the interior stairs to the cellar unless the fire is minor.

C: The second line is stretched to the first floor to backup the first line or, if not needed, advanced down the interior stairs to the cellar.

D: The first line remained on the first floor to provide protection from people coming down the stairway and to extinguish fire which may be extending upwards from the cellar

Answer 5

C. The second hoseline stretched should be advanced into the cellar by way of the FRONT OR REAR entrance to the cellar.
NO MENTION OF BACK UP LINE

Question 6

On the new Motorola APX8000XE handie-talkie radio, whenever a member who has transmitted an Emergency Alert depresses the PTT button, members receiving such a transmission will observe the Emergency call appearing on their radio’s main display with the Unit and Position and a band of what color?
A: Yellow

B: Orange

C: Red

D: Green

Answer 6

B. Orange

Question 7

Snow chains are an “emergency traction device” and should be used as conditions warrant. When chains are applied, apparatus must not exceed ______ MPH
A: 15

B: 20

C: 25

D: 30

Answer 7

D. 30

Question 8

The FDNY has issued a Digital In-Line Pressure/Flow metering device that has been designed specifically for standpipe operations. Choose the incorrect statement made.
A: The gauge does not regulate water flow

B: The red LED readout indicates pressure in psi

C: The blue LED readout indicates water flow in gpm

D: When 30 minutes of battery life remains, “LO batt” will flash rapidly. Immediately replace the battery if this occurs

Answer 8

D. 10 minutes

Eng Ops Ch 3 sec 6.1

Question 9

In order to provide a good climbing angle, the aerial ladder apparatus shall be placed ____ feet from the building.
A: 15 to 25

B: 20 to 30

C: 25 to 35

D: 3

Answer 9

Aerial Lad 3.1.1

• • NOTE: Figure 1A shows a picture of apparatus positioned approximately 25 to 35 feet from building to INBOARD SIDE of apparatus. **
• • ALSO NOTE: AL 8.6 says place INBOARD SIDE of apparatus NOT MORE THAN 35’ from the building line. *

Question 10

The incorrect statement made in regards to the “Beluga Auto Glass Knife” can be found in which choice?

A: Designed to cut Tempered Safety Glass found in automobile windshields, hurricane windows and both commercial and residential construction glass

B: The Beluga Glass Cutter attaches to any 3/8”- 1/2” drill or 1/4” nut driver

C: The connected drill and Beluga cutting head can swivel 360 degrees at the chuck so you can steer around obstructions such as the A-Post

D: The blade is ground and polished hardened steel, it will not wear out while cutting glass

Answer 10

A. Designed to cut LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS found in automobile windshields, hurricane windows and both commercial and residential construction glass
Training Bulletins 39 secs 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.10

Question 11

At an “All Hands” fire with three Engines and two Ladders on scene, prior to the arrival of the FAST Unit, the Safety Team shall normally be made up of?

A: The Backup and Control FFs of the 2nd arriving Engine.

B: The Backup and Control FFs of the 1st arriving Engine.

C: The LCC of the 2nd arriving Ladder and the Control FF of the 2nd arriving Engine.

D: The LCC of the 1st arriving Ladder and the Backup FF of the 2nd arriving Engine.

Answer 11

A.

MMID Ch 1 2.1.1 1st paragraph

Question 12

Company officers play a vital role in the proper administration of the units under their command. Which of the following regulations is not in accordance with Department procedures?

A: Captains, when detailed to companies, assume the duties and responsibilities of the company commander.

B: Changes involving company policy or administrative routine shall not be made by the detailed captain unless approved by the assigned company commander or ordered by the battalion commander.

C: During an extended leave of absence of the assigned company commander, the senior lieutenant in rank, assigned to the unit, shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the company commander; provided that, no other captain is detailed to the unit.

D: Company officers shall immediately notify battalion chiefs of all injuries occurring in quarters.

Answer 12

B. unless approved by the assigned company commander or ordered by the DIVISION commander

Question 13

Private dwelling fires challenge the expertise of firefighting forces and require a coordinated team effort. From a firefighting and fire protection standpoint, what is the major weakness in private dwelling fires?

A: Balloon frame construction

B: Open and unenclosed stairway

C: Open joist construction in the cellar

D: Lack of built-in fire stopping in exterior walls

Answer 13

B:✔Open and unenclosed stairway

Question 14

The placement of the 1st handline for a cellar fire in a Brownstone can be found in which correct choice?

A: Stretch a 1 3/4” handline down to the cellar via the exterior stairs to extinguish the fire

B: Stretch a 1 3/4” handline through the front door on the first floor, then down to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire

C: Stretch a 1 3/4” handline to the parlor floor to protect the interior stairs. The second line will extinguish the fire through the front door on the first floor, then down to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire

D: Stretch a 2 1/2” handline down to the cellar via the exterior exterior stairs to extinguish the fir

Answer 14

B:✔Stretch a 1 3/4” handline through the front door on the first floor, then down to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish the fire

Question 15

Two ECCs assigned to a busy Brooklyn Engine Company were discussing in-line pumping (ILP) tactics. Which choice below is correct?

A: The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 12” or larger main.

B: During Water Alert, ILP shall not be used unless absolutely necessary.

C: Not more than 10 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.

D: When intake pressure drops below 25 psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented.

Answer 15

A) The hydrant selected for ILP must be on a 6” or larger main.
C) Not more than 6 lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
D) When intake pressure drops below 15 psi, the pump operator shall have his intake supply augmented

Question 16

The correct tool assignment for the 2nd arriving Roof FF when there is a fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story Brownstone can be found in which choice?

A: Halligan tool, 6’ Halligan Hook, Flashlight, HT

B: Halligan tool, Maul, Hook, Flashlight, HT

C: Halligan tool, 6’ Halligan Hook, LSR, Flashlight, HT

D: 6’ Halligan Hook, Saw, Flashlight, HT

Answer 16

A.: Halligan tool, 6’ Halligan Hook, Flashlight, HT

Look at choice D….For top floor fires, the saw is taken to the roof with the 6’ Halligan Hook

Question 17

Which member brings the first saw to the roof for a cellar fire at a 2 story flat roof private dwelling?

A: 2nd due roof FF

B: 2nd due OV FF

C: No saw is bought to the roof for cellar fires

D: Saw is bought to the roof by roof FF of extra ladder on initial alarm, if they are special called

Answer 17

Private Dwellings Ch 4 sec 7.2 A
The 2nd roof brings the 6’ halligan hook and SAW regardless of where the fire is located in a flat roof PD.
A. 1st roof FF brings a Life Saving Rope to the roof when there will be a delay in laddering the rear of the building due to attached exposures and/or the height of the building requires the LSR.
1st roof FF tools are a Halligan, 6’ halligan hook and life saving rope. PD’s sec 7.1 A

Question 18

When to complete a PCR is an important responsibility when responding to CFR runs. Which choice below is a response where the officer DOES NOT have to complete a Patient Care Report?

A: Engine 1 arrives at an EMS run, makes their way into the apartment and discovers an individual displaying signs of rigor-mortis.

B: Engine 2 arrives at an EMS run simultaneously with a BLS unit and makes their way into the apartment to verify the presence of a patient, but doesn’t give patient care.

C: Engine 3 arrives at an EMS run near the corner bodega and discovers an uncooperative, intoxicated male who eventually leaves the scene.

D: Engine 4 arrives at an EMS run, attempts to assess an EDP displaying altered mental status who refuses medical aid

Answer 18

CFR-D Ch 2
A – Yes - They CFR unit must complete a PCR even if the patient is DOA to document that the company properly examined the patient to confirm that the patient exhibited the criteria for obvious death. 4.4
B – No – 4.13.1 note – A PCR is not required when a CFR company is on scene at any assignment unless patient care is provided.
C – Yes – When a patient refuses medical aid, a PCR must be completed 4.9.1
D – Yes– 4.10.1B – Request PD assistance and remain on scene until the arrival of EMS. Complete a PCR report

Question 19

Company officers must maintain communication with the members not operating under the immediate supervision to determine their status. The interval between contacts should be frequent enough to provide for the safety of the firefighters being monitored without monopolizing the frequency. Which of the following members is not under the immediate supervision of their officer?

A: The control firefighter straightening a kink in the hoseline on the 1st floor of a large 6-story H-Type MD, while his officer and nozzle team advance the line into the fire apartment on the top floor.

B: The irons firefighter searching off the search rope within voice contact of his officer.

C: The EFAS firefighter monitoring EFAS in the Battalion vehicle within visual contact of the FAST officer.

D: The can firefighter, who was left at the apartment door inside the fire apartment to maintain door control, and remains in contact with his officer via the HT

Answer 19

D: The can firefighter, who was left at the apartment door inside the fire apartment to maintain door control, and remains in contact with his officer via the HT

Members are under the “immediate supervision” of
an officer when:
They are within VISUAL OR VOICE contact of the
officer
They are working with a SEARCH or HOSELINE
which is under the supervision of an officer.
ACRONYMN: “SHSH”
Search line
Hoseline
Sight
Hearing
Lad 3 Tenements: 3.2.1 #11 Note

Question 20

What is the second stage of the traditional fire development curve?

A: Fully Developed

B: Decay

C: Growth

D: Incipient

Answer 20

Ventilation 2.4.5
Modern Fire Behavior Curve
Incipient
Rapid Growth
Limited Decay stage
Rapid Second Growth stage
This may be followed by a ventilation-induced flashover and transition into the Fully Developed stage.
It ends in a Second Decay stage as the fuel load is depleted or the fire is extinguished

Question 21

The deckpipe has 4 stacked tips (2 1⁄2”, 2 1⁄4”, 2”, 1 1⁄2”). When the 2” tip is used, it will flow roughly ___ GPM with ___ psi at the tip.

A: 840, 50

B: 720, 50

C: 840, 100

D: 720, 100

Answer 21

A:✔840, 50

Question 22

Which member is responsible to chock open the front entrance door at a multiple dwelling when the door is equipped with a self closing locking device?

A: 1st Ladder Officer

B: 2nd Ladder Officer

C: 1st Engine Officer

D: First member entering the building

Answer 22

If the entrance door to the building is self-closing and equipped with a locking device, the first member entering the building should use a chock, rug or other means of preventing the door from locking and thereby delaying other members trying to enter the building
Multiple Dwellings sec 3.2.

Question 23

FireIce is a dry-chemical extinguishing agent that is intended for use at which type of fire?

A: Manhole fires involving electrical cables

B: Subsurface transformer fires

C: Pole mounted transformer fires

D: Used strictly for Class B fires

Answer 23

FireIce is not effective on class B fires
It is not intended for use at any type of transformer fire; that includes transformers located in below-grade vaults or rooms, and transformers that are mounted on poles

Question 24

You are the officer of a Ladder Company that extinguished a small fire in a vacant apartment located on the 3rd floor of a 4-story building. Floors 1 and 2 had residents who were home at the time of the fire and floors 3 and 4 were scheduled for renovation and completely vacant. As you determined a Fire Marshal investigation was required for this fire, you would be correct to transmit which 10-41 sub code?

A: Code 1

B: Code 2

C: Code 3

D: Code 4

Answer 24

Code 1: Occupied Structure or Vehicle - A structure or vehicle (car, bus or train) which is occupied at the time of the fire. This also includes a vacant apartment in an occupied building, a store with a dwelling above, or an occupied detached garage, shed or similar structure.
Code 2: Unoccupied Structure - A structure normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Code 3: Unoccupied Vehicle - A vehicle (car, bus or train) with or without plates, which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Code 4: Vacant Structure, or Structures not intended for Dwelling Purposes (I.e. buildings under construction/demolition, detached garages, sheds or similar structures.) Note: If any of the above are occupied at the time of the fire, transmit a Code 1.
Comm 8

Question 25

For a store fire in a taxpayer, which unit is responsible for ensuring the sprinkler system is supplied, when the building is protected by a sprinkler?

A: First-arriving Engine

B: Second-arriving Engine

C: Third-arriving Engine

D: Fourth-arriving Engine

Answer 25

First arriving Engine - when staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system.
Second arriving Engine - when the first Engine has not supplied it and staffing and conditions permit, a second line shall be stretched to feed this system.
Third arriving Engine - ensure sprinkler system is supplied.
Taxpayer 7.3.5 A

Question 26

Span of Control is important when it comes to managing resources at an incident. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding an officer’s span of control?

A: At an incident where tasks are demanding and take place over a larger area, and the incident is escalating, the span of control can be increased to eight.

B: At a complicated operation taking place in a small area where communication is poor and safety hazards exist, the span of control can be increased to seven.

C: At an incident where the tasks are simple and routine and the incident is stable, the individual span of control might be increased to seven.

D: In general, the span of control of any individual should range from three to eight with five being ideal

Answer 26

ICS – CHAPTER 1
A – Incorrect – Span of control might be reduced to three or four 3.2.3 pg 4
B – Incorrect – Only if Communication is good and no unusual safety hazards exist. 3.2.3 pg 4
C – Correct 3.2.3
D – Incorrect – Span of control should range from 3 to 7 with 5 being ideal… 3.2.2

Question 27

You’re the first ladder officer to arrive at a fire on the top floor of a 4-story OLT. Your unit takes the following actions. Which one of them is incorrect?

A: Your OV proceeded to the roof with the saw and halligan hook, descended the fire escape and provided coordinated ventilation with interior operations.

B: You ensured that entry doors at the street level were chocked open, to enable the stretching of handlines or access by other members.

C: Upon entering the fire apartment you proceeded to the seat of the fire and tried to contain it by shutting the door. A thorough primary search was started at this point.

D: Your LCC remained on the turntable because the roof and OV firefighters accessed the roof via the AL and were operating over a heavy fire condition

Answer 27

A. Proceed to roof with SAW AND HALLIGAN

Lad 3 Tenements: 3.2.1 #2, #7, 3.2.4 #5, 3.2.5 #2

Question 28

The most correct signal to give for smoke seeping from a manhole can be found in which choice?

A: 10-25

B: 10-25-1

C: 10-25-2

D: 10-25-3

E: 10-25-4

Answer 28

10-25 (without code) Situation other than code 1,2,3,4
10-25-1- Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building
10-25-2- Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure
10-25-3- Smoke is seeping from a manhole
10-25-4- Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location
AUC 180 sec 1.1

Question 29

“Feedback Assisted Rescue” may be used to assist in locating a missing, lost or trapped member. In which choice below is this tactic not entirely correct?

A: A member is assigned two (2) HT’s.

B: HT’s are placed on the channel in which the missing member was operating.

C: The HT speakers are held one to two inches apart to produce the loudest high pitch feedback tone.

D: The transmitting button of both HT’s are pressed.

Answer 29

The transmitting button of ONE HT is pressed.
The feedback created by these two HT’s will be transmitted to other HT’s on the same frequency as far as a mile away.
Comm 11 9.5.10 Note

Question 30

For fires in “traditional” private dwellings built of ordinary/wood frame construction, early collapse is not a primary consideration. At these types of buildings, depending on the duration and intensity of the fire, the size of the structural components, and the type of construction involved, the amount of time before collapse occurs is generally estimated to be ___. However, when there is no ceiling to provide protection, therefore exposing structural components, failure can occur within ___.

A: 20 minutes; 5 to 10 minutes

B: 60 minutes; 20 minutes

C: 60 minutes; 5 to 10 minutes

D: 30 minutes; 15 minute

Answer 30

B:✔60 minutes; 20 minutes

PD Chapter 6 Section 1.6

Question 31

In ICS, the specific combinations of the same kind and type of resource with common communications under the supervision of an officer designated as leader is the definition of a ________.

A: Strike Team

B: Task Force

C: Sector

D: Group

Answer 31

ICS CHAPTER 1

A is Correct - Strike Team 4.3.1C

Question 32

NYC uses over two billion cubic feet of natural gas every day, supplying two-thirds of our total energy needs. Natural gas is supplied to NYC by three interstate pipelines and several interconnections under the management of several distributors. Which of the following statements is correct pertaining to the gas system infrastructure?

A: Natural gas is piped to customers along Distribution Mains which may be high or medium pressure only.

B: High and medium pressure Distribution Mains are made of steel, plastic, or if older, cast iron.

C: Only high pressure Distribution Mains have control valves that are exercised (partially) on a schedule to ensure working order.

D: Gate station facilities have remote monitoring by the Utility Company’s Gas Control Centers but generally have no permanent on-site personnel

Answer 32

A. … which may be HIGH, MEDIUM OR LOW pressure.
B. MEDIUM AND LOW PRESSURE Distribution Mains…
C. HIGH AND MEDIUM pressure Distribution Mains…
Natural Gas 4.1, 4.

Question 33

Personnel at the scene of a motor vehicle accident with victim(s) pinned must have a specific strategy for overall safety and efficient victim removal. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A: The engine officer should divide the company into two teams. The officer and one CFR trained firefighter (equipped with trauma bag and cervical collars) proceed to the scene of the accident.

B: When fire or hazardous condition exists upon arrival, stretching and charging a hoseline is paramount. Consider a foam handline.

C: The ladder should ensure the disconnection of the battery. When disconnecting the battery, remove the negative terminal first.

D: Never right a vehicle with a victim inside

Answer 33

A. The officer and TWO CFR trained firefighters…

Disentanglement and Extrication 4.1, 4.2, 5.2