Recent Updates Exam 2 Flashcards
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Two new concepts in the FDNY’s recently revamped Engine Operations bulletin is the nozzle advancement techniques: “Flow and Move” and “Stop and Flow”. Which on description of these techniques is incorrect?
A: Both of these techniques are effective with both the 1 3/4” hoseline and the 2 1/2” hoseline.
B: “Flow and Move” is the primary technique to be used when advancing a 2 1/2” hoseline.
C: “Flow and Move” is the standard technique taught in the FDNY Fire Academy and is effective in nearly all fire situations.
D: “Stop and Flow” should not be used when faced with heavy fire conditions or high heat.
Two new concepts in the FDNY’s recently revamped Engine Operations bulletin is the nozzle advancement techniques: “Flow and Move” and “Stop and Flow”. Which on description of these techniques is incorrect?
A: Both of these techniques are effective with both the 1 3/4” hoseline and the 2 1/2” hoseline.
B:✔“Flow and Move” is the primary technique to be used when advancing a 2 1/2” hoseline.
C: “Flow and Move” is the standard technique taught in the FDNY Fire Academy and is effective in nearly all fire situations.
D: “Stop and Flow” should not be used when faced with heavy fire conditions or high heat.
Explanation:
B. “STOP AND FLOW” is the primary technique to be used when advancing a 2 1/2” hose line.
Engine Ops Ch 6 2.7.9, 2.7.10
Captain Jones was conducting a drill on Buckeye Pipeline response. In which choice below did he make an incorrect statement?
A: At most valve locations there are two manual shut off valves (one for each line).
B: Shut off valves are generally located below ground in a valve housing under a pair of yellow covers.
C: Valve locations have a marker which consists of a white pole with an arrow head on top.
D: The identity of the valve box is located in white on the pole. Similar to the pipeline route marker, there is an orange sticker on the pole which identifies the owner of the pipeline, the product carried in the pipeline and an emergency contact phone number.
Captain Jones was conducting a drill on Buckeye Pipeline response. In which choice below did he make an incorrect statement?
A: At most valve locations there are two manual shut off valves (one for each line).
B: Shut off valves are generally located below ground in a valve housing under a pair of yellow covers.
C:✔Valve locations have a marker which consists of a white pole with an arrow head on top.
D: The identity of the valve box is located in white on the pole. Similar to the pipeline route marker, there is an orange sticker on the pole which identifies the owner of the pipeline, the product carried in the pipeline and an emergency contact phone number.
Explanation:
C) Valve locations have a marker which consists of a YELLOW pole with an arrow head on top.
AUC 149 2.1.3
When a radio is missing, unaccounted for, lost or stolen, the company officer must follow certain procedures. Which one is correct?
A: If the missing radio is not located by the end of the day it shall be considered lost.
B: When a radio is determined to be lost, both a lost property report and an unusual occurrence report must be forwarded by the officer on duty.
C: When a missing radio is located it shall be placed back in service immediately.
D: When a radio is stolen at the scene of a fire/emergency, the IC (chief or company officer) must conduct an investigation.
When a radio is missing, unaccounted for, lost or stolen, the company officer must follow certain procedures. Which one is correct?
A: If the missing radio is not located by the end of the day it shall be considered lost.
B:✔When a radio is determined to be lost, both a lost property report and an unusual occurrence report must be forwarded by the officer on duty.
C: When a missing radio is located it shall be placed back in service immediately.
D: When a radio is stolen at the scene of a fire/emergency, the IC (chief or company officer) must conduct an investigation.
Explanation:
A. If the missing radio is not located by the END OF THE TOUR it shall be considered lost.
C. When a missing radio is located FORWARD THE RADIO TO THE DIVISION DEPOT FOR EVALUATION BY THE RADIO SHOP PRIOR TO BEING RETURNED TO SERVICE.
D. When a radio is stolen at the scene of a fire/emergency, the IC (CHIEF OFFICER) must conduct an investigation.
NEW ADDENDUM AS OF JUNE 2022
Comm Ch 11 Addendum 8 2.4, 2.5, 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 4.1)
Members should be familiar with expected friction loss in different sized hose lines. Which choice is incorrect?
A: The friction loss in each 50-foot length of 1 ¾” hose is 20 psi.
B: The friction loss in each 50-foot length of 2 ½” hose is 5 psi.
C: The friction loss in each length of lightweight 2” hose is 10 psi.
D: The friction loss in each length of lightweight 2 ½” hose is 10 psi.
Members should be familiar with expected friction loss in different sized hose lines. Which choice is incorrect?
A: The friction loss in each 50-foot length of 1 ¾” hose is 20 psi.
B: The friction loss in each 50-foot length of 2 ½” hose is 5 psi.
C: The friction loss in each length of lightweight 2” hose is 10 psi.
D:✔The friction loss in each length of lightweight 2 ½” hose is 10 psi.
Explanation:
D) The friction loss in each length of lightweight 2 ½” hose is 5 PSI.
Note: The friction loss in each 50-foot length of 3 ½” hose is approximately 3 psi. This number depends upon several factors including the length of the stretch and the amount of water flowing.
Eng Ch 3 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.4.4, 2.5.4, 2.6.3
In order to safeguard private property while operating at fires or emergencies, the following procedures shall be complied with. Which one is incorrect?
A: When members find articles of substantial value, these articles must be brought to the Incident Command Post (ICP).
B: Such articles, when brought to the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner.
C: In all cases a receipt shall be obtained.
D: When necessary, Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of currency.
In order to safeguard private property while operating at fires or emergencies, the following procedures shall be complied with. Which one is incorrect?
A:✔When members find articles of substantial value, these articles must be brought to the Incident Command Post (ICP).
B: Such articles, when brought to the ICP, shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner.
C: In all cases a receipt shall be obtained.
D: When necessary, Fire Marshals shall be requested to respond in order to voucher large amounts of currency.
Explanation:
A. When members find articles of substantial value, THE INCIDENT COMMANDER SHOULD BE NOTIFIED. IN MOST SITUATIONS, THESE ARTICLES WILL BE SAFEGUARDED BY MEMBERS OR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNTIL PROPERLY RESTORED TO THEIR OWNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. IN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE IC DEEMS IT NECESSARY, THESE ARTICLES SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ICP.
THIS SECTION WAS CHANGED WHEN REGUALTIONS WERE REVOKED AND REISSUED IN APRIL 2022
Regulations Ch 11 11.3.9
Members should be familiar with the procedure for shutting down Buckeye Pipeline valves when required to do so. Which choice is incorrect?
A: Each valve cover is opened by inserting the square female fitting of the wrench into the latching device of the cover and making a half turn counterclockwise.
B: Care must be used while opening the valve cover. Do not use the wrench as a lever because the weight of the cover and excessive force can lead to the square end of the wrench becoming rounded.
C: Inside each valve box should be a set of rubber covers, one yellow and one red. Under the yellow cover is low voltage wiring and under the red cover is the square male stem for the manual valve.
D: To shut off the valve, place the square female fitting of the wrench onto the square male stem of the valve and turn it clockwise approximately 42 half turns. This task must be performed on both valves at each location.
Members should be familiar with the procedure for shutting down Buckeye Pipeline valves when required to do so. Which choice is incorrect?
A: Each valve cover is opened by inserting the square female fitting of the wrench into the latching device of the cover and making a half turn counterclockwise.
B: Care must be used while opening the valve cover. Do not use the wrench as a lever because the weight of the cover and excessive force can lead to the square end of the wrench becoming rounded.
C: Inside each valve box should be a set of rubber covers, one yellow and one red. Under the yellow cover is low voltage wiring and under the red cover is the square male stem for the manual valve.
D:✔To shut off the valve, place the square female fitting of the wrench onto the square male stem of the valve and turn it clockwise approximately 42 half turns. This task must be performed on both valves at each location.
Explanation:
D) To shut off the valve, place the square female fitting of the wrench onto the square male stem of the valve and turn it clockwise approximately 42 FULL turns. This task must be performed on both valves at each location.
D Note: There are exceptions where the valves require more or less than the 42 full turns. For example, valves located on the shipper’s lines extending from the Long Island City terminal require approximately 24 full turns clockwise to close. Valve 62QL only requires 12 full turns clockwise to close. Valve 66QI on JFK property near the “Head of Bay” requires over 100 full turns clockwise to close. It is vital to make only the correct number of turns. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Detailed instructions for closing each valve is located in the Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual.
B Note: This rounding would prevent the wrench from being able to fit on the valve stem and prevent the unit from being able to close the valve.
AUC 149 2.1.4-2.1.6
Which of the following types of portable ladders may be used upside down if necessary?
A: Extension ladders and telescoping ladders
B: Extension ladders only
C: Telescoping ladders only
D: Neither extension or telescoping ladders
Which of the following types of portable ladders may be used upside down if necessary?
A: Extension ladders and telescoping ladders
B: Extension ladders only
C: Telescoping ladders only
D:✔Neither extension or telescoping ladders
Explanation:
NEW INFO AS OF JANUARY 2021
EXTENSION LADDERS AND TELESCOPING LADDERS SHOULD NEVER BE USED UPSIDE DOWN, THAT IS, WITH THE ROUNDED ENDS DOWN.
Portable Ladders 12.1
There have been significant changes to emergency response policy at motor vehicle collisions. Which choice below is incorrect?
A: NYPD will respond to all vehicular collisions, but a delay can be expected at incidents that involve damage to vehicles only.
B: When incidents do not require NYPD response, the FDNY IC shall ensure civilians are in a safe area and vehicles are moved to a safe area if possible. If vehicles cannot be moved, the FDNY IC shall request authorized tow when necessary.
C: On express highways or other dangerous roadways, units must be aware to protect the scene with apparatus as per current Department policy.
D: FDNY units shall remain on the scene until the arrival of NYPD, an authorized tow removes vehicles, or the vehicles and civilians have been removed to a safe area.
There have been significant changes to emergency response policy at motor vehicle collisions. Which choice below is incorrect?
A:✔NYPD will respond to all vehicular collisions, but a delay can be expected at incidents that involve damage to vehicles only.
B: When incidents do not require NYPD response, the FDNY IC shall ensure civilians are in a safe area and vehicles are moved to a safe area if possible. If vehicles cannot be moved, the FDNY IC shall request authorized tow when necessary.
C: On express highways or other dangerous roadways, units must be aware to protect the scene with apparatus as per current Department policy.
D: FDNY units shall remain on the scene until the arrival of NYPD, an authorized tow removes vehicles, or the vehicles and civilians have been removed to a safe area.
Explanation:
A) NYPD WILL NOT respond to vehicular collisions which involve damage to vehicles only. In all other situations, the FDNY IC shall immediately notify the dispatcher that NYPD response is required.
TB Fires 8 4.4
When operating in a Place of Worship, which procedure/tactic is correct?
A: All interior attack lines must be 2 1/2”
B: In most cases, when fire spreads to the bell tower, it cannot be extinguished by the use of handlines
C: After an initial size-up for a fire on the first floor or fire in a choir loft, the first line into the building will always be through the front door
D: Due to the size of Places of Worship, the second handline stretched must back up the first line even when fire is discovered in the cellar, with the third line used to extinguish fire discovered in the cellar
When operating in a Place of Worship, which procedure/tactic is correct?
A: All interior attack lines must be 2 1/2”
B:✔In most cases, when fire spreads to the bell tower, it cannot be extinguished by the use of handlines
C: After an initial size-up for a fire on the first floor or fire in a choir loft, the first line into the building will always be through the front door
D: Due to the size of Places of Worship, the second handline stretched must back up the first line even when fire is discovered in the cellar, with the third line used to extinguish fire discovered in the cellar
Explanation:
Places of Worship ( August 2019)
A- When the fire is located in a large open area of a Place of Worship or the reach of the stream is required to reach higher elevations, the initial lines will GENERALLY be 2 1/2”………..For a cellar fire where operations will be in close quarters, mobility of operations are a prime consideration, therefore the interior hoselines stretched should GENERALLY be 1 3/4”……..sec 6.12 and 6.1.3
B- Sec 6.4.1
C- After an initial size-up for a fire on the first floor or fire in a choir loft, the first line into the building will be stretched through the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the fire…..sec 6.3.1
D- NOT A MUST……Initially positioned and charged outside the fire building as a back-up for the first hoseline. When not needed to back-up the first hoseline, it can be used to extinguished any fire discovered in the cellar…sec 6.3.1 and 6.3.2
When a fatality or serious injury associated with a Carbon Monoxide incident is discovered, the IC shall have the dispatcher notify whom?
A: NYPD
B: Chief of Safety
C: BFI
D: HPD
When a fatality or serious injury associated with a Carbon Monoxide incident is discovered, the IC shall have the dispatcher notify whom?
A: NYPD
B: Chief of Safety
C:✔BFI
D: HPD
Explanation:
ADDED TO BULLETIN JANUARY 2019
Haz Mat Ch 4 5.1.2
During the course of their duties, members may be required to write and submit a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Form. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: Members should only report what they observe in the course of their normal duties – they must not take any additional actions outside of the scope of those duties.
B: Members must only report acts carried out in circumstances that would arouse suspicion of terrorism or related criminality in a reasonable person.
C: The totality of circumstances must be considered when making a decision to file a suspicious activity report (SAR). Members must be clear and specific when writing a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Form.
D: SAR Forms shall be in a secure place in the company office and not carried on the apparatus.
During the course of their duties, members may be required to write and submit a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Form. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: Members should only report what they observe in the course of their normal duties – they must not take any additional actions outside of the scope of those duties.
B: Members must only report acts carried out in circumstances that would arouse suspicion of terrorism or related criminality in a reasonable person.
C: The totality of circumstances must be considered when making a decision to file a suspicious activity report (SAR). Members must be clear and specific when writing a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Form.
D:✔SAR Forms shall be in a secure place in the company office and not carried on the apparatus.
Explanation:
D) SAR Forms shall be carried on the apparatus. AUC 363 4.2-4.6
At a cellar or sub-cellar fire in a loft building, which one line placement described below is incorrect?
A: The first hoseline should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar in order to extinguish the fire. This may be via the interior stairs, or by way of an exterior entrance.
B: If the first line is stretched to the interior, but does not advance down the interior stairs, the second hoeline should be stretched into the cellar via an exterior cellar entrance to extinguish the fire.
C: If the first hoseline is stretched to the cellar by way of an exterior entrance then the second hoseline should be stretched to the first floor.
D: If the first hoseline advances down the interior stairs, the second line will be stretched to the cellar to backup the first hoseline.
At a cellar or sub-cellar fire in a loft building, which one line placement described below is incorrect?
A: The first hoseline should be stretched to the entrance door that provides the quickest access to the cellar in order to extinguish the fire. This may be via the interior stairs, or by way of an exterior entrance.
B: If the first line is stretched to the interior, but does not advance down the interior stairs, the second hoeline should be stretched into the cellar via an exterior cellar entrance to extinguish the fire.
C: If the first hoseline is stretched to the cellar by way of an exterior entrance then the second hoseline should be stretched to the first floor.
D:✔If the first hoseline advances down the interior stairs, the second line will be stretched to the cellar to backup the first hoseline.
Explanation:
D. If the first hoseline advances down the interior stairs, the second line will be stretched to BACK-UP THE FIRST HOSELINE AND WILL BE POSITIONED AT THE TOP OF THE INTERIOR STAIRS.
UPDATED MAY 2022
Lofts 6.2.1
Each of the following rules apply to Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) except in which choice?
A: Companies shall keep the original copy of the SAR Form on file at quarters.
B: All submitted SAR Forms shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Investigation.
C: Companies must make journal entries of the incident, but give no particulars in order to preserve the integrity of any subsequent investigation.
D: Members must NOT use any social media to share any experiences pertaining to the observed suspicious activity.
Each of the following rules apply to Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) except in which choice?
A:✔Companies shall keep the original copy of the SAR Form on file at quarters.
B: All submitted SAR Forms shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Investigation.
C: Companies must make journal entries of the incident, but give no particulars in order to preserve the integrity of any subsequent investigation.
D: Members must NOT use any social media to share any experiences pertaining to the observed suspicious activity.
Explanation:
A) Companies will NOT keep the original or copies of the SAR Form at quarters.
AUC 363 9.1, 10.2
On the Kernmantle Life Saving Rope, in the event of an unintended impact load, approximately a ______ pound load falling ______ feet or more, the Gemtor energy absorber will begin to deploy, absorbing some of the energy, lessening the chance of a failure of the substantial object and/or the rope.
A: 400; two
B: 400; three
C: 600; two
D: 600; three
On the Kernmantle Life Saving Rope, in the event of an unintended impact load, approximately a ______ pound load falling ______ feet or more, the Gemtor energy absorber will begin to deploy, absorbing some of the energy, lessening the chance of a failure of the substantial object and/or the rope.
A: 400; two
B: 400; three
C:✔600; two
D: 600; three
Explanation:
Note: Rope 3 4.7 (Personal Harness) defines an impact load as a member falling three feet or more, warranting placing the harness out of service. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Note: Rope 10 1.5 states the Gemtor energy absorber is designed to deploy with an approximately 1,400 to 1,500 pound impact load.
THIS ISN’T AN OUTRIGHT CONFLICT AS THEY COULD BE DESCRIBING DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOADS, BUT BE AWARE OF WHAT IT SAYS IN EACH SECTION
Rope 10 Data Sheet 6 2.3
Any non-fire related rescue or persons rescued/removed from a dangerous situation should be identified by which code?
A: 10-39
B: 10-42
C: 10-43
D: 10-46
Any non-fire related rescue or persons rescued/removed from a dangerous situation should be identified by which code?
A: 10-39
B: 10-42
C:✔10-43
D: 10-46
Explanation:
10-43 is a disposition code, not a request for resources and shall not be transmitted in lieu of 10-60, 10-75 or other signals.
Comm 8 8.5
First alarm units are just taking up from a fire in a High Rise Office Building. The first due Engine and Ladder are discussing some tactics and the make the following comments. They were only correct in which one?
A: The first arriving ladder company officer shall determine the location of the fire on the fire floor and communicate with the IC to assist in determining the best attack stairway.
B: Once selected, the first ladder officer shall notify the first engine officer of the identity of the attack stair.
C: The attack stairway does not need to be a stairway with a standpipe outlet.
D: The attack stair should be a fire tower if possible.
First alarm units are just taking up from a fire in a High Rise Office Building. The first due Engine and Ladder are discussing some tactics and the make the following comments. They were only correct in which one?
A: The first arriving ladder company officer shall determine the location of the fire on the fire floor and communicate with the IC to assist in determining the best attack stairway.
B: Once selected, the first ladder officer shall notify the first engine officer of the identity of the attack stair.
C:✔The attack stairway does not need to be a stairway with a standpipe outlet.
D: The attack stair should be a fire tower if possible.
Explanation:
A. The first arriving ladder company officer shall determine the location of the fire on the fire floor and communicate with THE ENGINE OFFICER to assist in determining the best attack stairway.
B. Once selected, the ENGINE OFFICER SHALL NOTIFY THE IC of the identity of the attack stair.
D. The attack stair should NOT BE A FIRE TOWER.
*ALL UPDATED SECTIONS AS OF MAY 2022**
8.3.1E #4, 9.3.1E
Units should be familiar with the Manual Shut Off Wrench for the Buckeye Pipeline. In which choice below is the wrench described incorrectly?
A: It is approximately 3 1/2 feet long and painted yellow.
B: The longer portion of the wrench has a square, female fitting used to unlock the fitting cover and shut the manual valve.
C: Each unit with Buckeye Pipeline responsibilities has been issued two wrenches. One shall be kept on the apparatus and the other kept near the housewatch.
D: The wrench near the housewatch should be kept along with the second copy of the Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual and extra cans (at least 2 cans) of AFFF foam for use by relocated companies.
Units should be familiar with the Manual Shut Off Wrench for the Buckeye Pipeline. In which choice below is the wrench described incorrectly?
A: It is approximately 3 1/2 feet long and painted yellow.
B: The longer portion of the wrench has a square, female fitting used to unlock the fitting cover and shut the manual valve.
C: Each unit with Buckeye Pipeline responsibilities has been issued two wrenches. One shall be kept on the apparatus and the other kept near the housewatch.
D:✔The wrench near the housewatch should be kept along with the second copy of the Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual and extra cans (at least 2 cans) of AFFF foam for use by relocated companies.
Explanation:
D) The wrench near the housewatch should be kept along with the second copy of the Buckeye Pipeline Response Manual and extra cans (at least 3 CANS) of CLASS B (AR-AFFF) for use by relocated companies.
AUC 149 2.1.2, 2.1.2
Which of the following tools may be used when removing a windshield?
A: Beluga auto glass knife, saw, sawzall only
B: Beluga auto glass knife, sawzall only
C: Saw, sawzall, axe only
D: Beluga auto glass knife, saw, sawzall, axe
Which of the following tools may be used when removing a windshield?
A: Beluga auto glass knife, saw, sawzall only
B: Beluga auto glass knife, sawzall only
C: Saw, sawzall, axe only
D:✔Beluga auto glass knife, saw, sawzall, axe
Explanation:
THE AXE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED THE LAST RESORT
Disentanglement and Extrication 11.3
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding Fire Department operations on airport property?
A: If Fire Department assistance is required the IC will designate a Company Officer to command the Staging Area until the arrival of a second BC.
B: All units shall monitor the Department radio in addition to handie-talkies.
C: Under no circumstances are Fire Department units to enter the aeronautical operations area (tarmac) without a PA escort.
D: If an aircraft incident occurs off airport property, the FDNY will operate under the NYPD, who will be the IC under a Single Command Structure.
Which choice below contains incorrect information regarding Fire Department operations on airport property?
A: If Fire Department assistance is required the IC will designate a Company Officer to command the Staging Area until the arrival of a second BC.
B: All units shall monitor the Department radio in addition to handie-talkies.
C: Under no circumstances are Fire Department units to enter the aeronautical operations area (tarmac) without a PA escort.
D:✔If an aircraft incident occurs off airport property, the FDNY will operate under the NYPD, who will be the IC under a Single Command Structure.
Explanation:
D) If an aircraft incident occurs off airport property, the NYPD and FDNY will operate under a UNIFIED COMMAND Structure. The Fire Department has complete responsibility for Life Safety Operations, which is the highest priority objective at any incident.
AUC 325 3.2.2, 3.9.1, 3.10, 6.4.2
Which Fire Dynamic statement is most correct?
A: The explosive range for Natural Gas is 5%-25%
B: Flashover occurs during the Fully Developed stage of the fire
C: When a fire enters the Decay stage, its either fuel limited or ventilation limited
D: Thermal Interface is the boundary between the upper layer of hot smoke and the cool ambient air of the lower layer. A thermal imaging camera can identify the thermal interface if the camera itself is positioned in the upper layer looking at the lower layer
Which Fire Dynamic statement is most correct?
A: The explosive range for Natural Gas is 5%-25%
B: Flashover occurs during the Fully Developed stage of the fire
C:✔When a fire enters the Decay stage, its either fuel limited or ventilation limited
D: Thermal Interface is the boundary between the upper layer of hot smoke and the cool ambient air of the lower layer. A thermal imaging camera can identify the thermal interface if the camera itself is positioned in the upper layer looking at the lower layer
Explanation:
Fire Dynamics (May 2021)
A- 5%-15%…..ch 1 sec 7.4 (picture)
B- Rollover and Flashover occur during the Growth stage of the fire…..ch 2 sec 1.2.3 (in Bold)
C- Ch 2 sec 1.4 (in Bold)
D- A camera held in the upper layer (hot layer) will not be able to see the thermal interface…ch 2 sec 2.1
With the release of the revamped ventilation bulletin, members can gain a deeper understanding of how flow paths develop during a fire. Which one statement displays incorrect information?
A: With a unidirectional flow path, all gas movement is on one direction.
B: There will only be one flow path within a structure.
C: During a bidirectional flow path, fresh air is pulled into the fire compartment below the neutral plane.
D: The exchange of air is bidirectional when there is a single vent opening on the same level as the fire.
With the release of the revamped ventilation bulletin, members can gain a deeper understanding of how flow paths develop during a fire. Which one statement displays incorrect information?
A: With a unidirectional flow path, all gas movement is on one direction.
B:✔There will only be one flow path within a structure.
C: During a bidirectional flow path, fresh air is pulled into the fire compartment below the neutral plane.
D: The exchange of air is bidirectional when there is a single vent opening on the same level as the fire.
Explanation:
B. BASED ON VARYING BUILDING DESIGNS AND AVAILABLE VENTILATION OPENINGS, THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE FLOW PATHS within a structure.
Ventilation Glossary, 2.2
Fires or emergencies on express highways require prompt response to render aid to persons injured or trapped, and extinguish fire. However, a fast approach is often the most dangerous. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department policy?
A: Where feasible, approach an express highway incident from the same direction as the traffic.
B: Express Highway box assignments call for response of units from more than one direction and often the company traveling in the direction opposite that of the incident will reach the scene first, commencing operations across the center divider. As soon as possible, this unit should be released and its function taken over by one operating from the incident side of such divider.
C: Normally, operating across a center divider shall be avoided. If absolutely necessary to do so, traffic shall be stopped on the side of the barrier/divider with the incident and traffic slowed when members are crossing the other side.
D: When encountering a barrier, divider or highway separation of any type (permanent or temporary) the IC shall select an area for access to the incident only after visually identifying the path for crossing, directing a member to use a tool to test the surface on the opposite side, and, once stability is verified, communicating the location to all members.r
Fires or emergencies on express highways require prompt response to render aid to persons injured or trapped, and extinguish fire. However, a fast approach is often the most dangerous. Which of the following choices is not in accordance with Department policy?
A: Where feasible, approach an express highway incident from the same direction as the traffic.
B: Express Highway box assignments call for response of units from more than one direction and often the company traveling in the direction opposite that of the incident will reach the scene first, commencing operations across the center divider. As soon as possible, this unit should be released and its function taken over by one operating from the incident side of such divider.
C:✔Normally, operating across a center divider shall be avoided. If absolutely necessary to do so, traffic shall be stopped on the side of the barrier/divider with the incident and traffic slowed when members are crossing the other side.
D: When encountering a barrier, divider or highway separation of any type (permanent or temporary) the IC shall select an area for access to the incident only after visually identifying the path for crossing, directing a member to use a tool to test the surface on the opposite side, and, once stability is verified, communicating the location to all members.
Explanation:
C) Normally, operating across a center divider shall be avoided. If absolutely necessary to do so, traffic shall be stopped in BOTH directions and safety warning devices set up.
D Note: This safe crossing corridor shall be the ONLY means of access and egress utilized at this incident unless otherwise directed by IC. Whenever a safe crossing corridor is established, it shall be clearly marked (cones/barrier tape) to identify the designated area. In addition, at night or whenever visibility is reduced, members shall use all available means of lighting to illuminate the area.
If a safe crossing corridor cannot be established, members shall not cross any barrier, divider or highway separation.
When a hazardous separation is observed, the roadway/bridge name, location of separation with approximate size and direction of travel, along with a highway mileage marker designation where applicable, shall be the subject of an immediate letterhead report to the Chief of Operations. The report shall be endorsed at the Battalion, Division and Borough levels with comprehensive comments and recommendations.
A Note: By exercising this option, the fire and engine company occupy only the lane or lanes in one direction, and exposure to secondary collision is lessened.
TB Fires 8 9
Members must use caution when positioning a tower ladder (TL) in the vicinity of overhead wires. Which one of the following SOPs is correct?
A: The TL turntable shall never be positioned directly under wires.
B: If live overhead wires fall onto the apparatus, it is possible for the apparatus to be energized, particularly if the jacks and outriggers are in the bedded position.
C: If live wires fall onto the apparatus, notify the IC transmitting an “urgent” message after depressing the EAB.
D: Any members already in position on an energized apparatus should attempt to dismount the apparatus immediately.
Members must use caution when positioning a tower ladder (TL) in the vicinity of overhead wires. Which one of the following SOPs is correct?
A: The TL turntable shall never be positioned directly under wires.
B: If live overhead wires fall onto the apparatus, it is possible for the apparatus to be energized, particularly if the jacks and outriggers are in the bedded position.
C:✔If live wires fall onto the apparatus, notify the IC transmitting an “urgent” message after depressing the EAB.
D: Any members already in position on an energized apparatus should attempt to dismount the apparatus immediately.
Explanation:
A. POSITIONING THE TURNTABLE directly under wires MAY ALLOW FOR UPPER FLOOR VEIS/ROOF ACCESS.
B. If live overhead wires fall onto the apparatus, it is possible for the apparatus to be energized, particularly if the jacks and outriggers are DOWN IN PLACE.
D. Any members already in position on an energized apparatus should attempt to REMAIN IN PLACE AND ARE NOT TO BE TOUCHED UNTIL POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED.
NEW INFORMATION WITH RELEASE OF NEW TL BULLETIN IN OCTOBER 2019
Tower Ladder Ch 2 2.7
Aircraft incidents have specific concerns regarding command structures. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The Port Authority (PA) has the prime responsibility for “aircraft” incidents on airport property. The FDNY has the prime responsibility for “structural” incidents on airport property.
B: The PA’s Air Rescue Firefighting Division (ARFF) has the prime responsibility for firefighting and rescue operations. Any FDNY equipment responding to an alert will assist ARFF in fire suppression and search/rescue. FDNY personnel will be under the direct control of the FDNY Incident Commander.
C: The PAPD Tour Commander will establish a unified command with the Deputy Chief/Captain or Crew Chief from ARFF and the Airport Duty Manager. The ARFF Deputy Chief, Crew Chief and Captain wear blue helmets.
D: It is essential that wreckage not be indiscriminately moved or damaged during rescue operations; however, during rescue or firefighting wreckage may be disturbed if life is involved or fire can be further suppressed or extinguished by judicious removal of the wreckage.
Aircraft incidents have specific concerns regarding command structures. Which of the following choices is incorrect?
A: The Port Authority (PA) has the prime responsibility for “aircraft” incidents on airport property. The FDNY has the prime responsibility for “structural” incidents on airport property.
B: The PA’s Air Rescue Firefighting Division (ARFF) has the prime responsibility for firefighting and rescue operations. Any FDNY equipment responding to an alert will assist ARFF in fire suppression and search/rescue. FDNY personnel will be under the direct control of the FDNY Incident Commander.
C:✔The PAPD Tour Commander will establish a unified command with the Deputy Chief/Captain or Crew Chief from ARFF and the Airport Duty Manager. The ARFF Deputy Chief, Crew Chief and Captain wear blue helmets.
D: It is essential that wreckage not be indiscriminately moved or damaged during rescue operations; however, during rescue or firefighting wreckage may be disturbed if life is involved or fire can be further suppressed or extinguished by judicious removal of the wreckage.
Explanation:
C) The PAPD Tour Commander will establish a unified command with the Deputy Chief/Captain or Crew Chief from ARFF and the Airport Duty Manager. The ARFF Deputy Chief and Captain wear WHITE helmets. The ARFF Crew Chiefs (PA Sergeants) wear RED helmets.
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