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1
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how fast can you drive with chains on?

A

30mph

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2
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the load capacity or an aerial varies from___ to ___ lbs depending on the degree of elevation.

A

250-750

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3
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stabilizers on rear mount require ___ inches of clearence.

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62” (5’2”)

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4
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when on uneven ground do you lower the low side stabilizer or the high side stabilizer first?

A

low side

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5
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hydrant pressure is 50psi, pump pressure in volume is 55psi. what is the pump idle pressure?

A

105psi

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6
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the pro pressure governor has an RPM mode and a pressure mode, which one do only operate in.

A

we only use the pressure mode, (this has nothing to do with volume or pressure for the rig)

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7
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when 1st to arrive on the 1st alarm, what connections should the pumper use to connect to the hydrant?

A

10’small or 35’ soft

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when other then 1st to arrive on the 1st alarm, what connections should the engine use to connect to a hydrant?

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10’ small, 35’ soft or 10’hard

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9
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when arriving on the 2nd alarm or greater what connection should the engine use to connect to the hydrant?

A

10’ hard if available.

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10
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when in-line pumping the initial supply line should be what?

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3 1/2”

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11
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when hooking up the hydrant, should you hook up the the hydrant first or the pumper first?

A

hydrant

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12
Q

when psi drops below ___psi, augmentation will be required.

A

15psi

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13
Q

1 3/4” hose has a ___” nozzle and gets ___psi at the nozzle.

2 1/2” hose has a ___” nozzle and gets ___psi at the nozzle.

A

1 3/4” = 1 5/16” nozzle = 50psi at the nozzle

2 1/2” = 1 1/8” nozzle = 40psi at the nozzle

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14
Q

t or f

low burning with deep charring is a sign of arson.

A

true

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15
Q

after a fire someone comes up to and starts talking, you suspect they are the arsonist, should you interrogate them or let them talk freely?

A

do not interrogate, let them talk freely

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16
Q

t or f
if a fire victim is pink to cherry red (lips, eyelids, skin) or has soot around the nose and mouth are indications they were alive at the time of the fire.

A

true

*dont confuse with lividity

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17
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when does lividity start, and when is it complete?

A

starts 1-2hrs after death

complete 3-4hrs after death

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18
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at a site of potential arson, while awaiting the marshals can you leave a patrolman at the scene.

A

do not leave just the patrolman we also need at least 1 ff with an extinguisher

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19
Q

t or f

most flammable liquids float on water, you can skim the floor or in the basement.

A

true

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20
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“V” patterns burns, does the “V” point to or away from the origin of the fire?

A

points to the origin

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21
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wood structural members burn at approximately __” per 45min.

A

1” per 45 min

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22
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what are the 3 criteria for a confined space?

A

1- not meant for continuous human occupancy
2- limited means of entry/egress
3- large enough for a person to preform work

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23
Q 
which is not an atmospheric hazard:
a-toxic
b-asphyxiant
c-flammable
d-explosive
A

c- flammable is not.

EAT = Explosive Asphyxiant Toxic

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24
Q

t or f
like an explosion, at a confined space a member shouldnt don his face-piece until the atmosphere is confirmed to be hazardous.

A

false, don it until the area is confirmed safe

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25
Q

t or f

the only safe way to detect lack of oxygen is thru the use of an oxygen meter carried by rescue companies and hazmat.

A

true

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26
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t or f

if possible, the member selected to enter a confined space first should have CFR-D training.

A

true

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27
Q

generally, is it better to start cfr-d for a victim inside the confined space, or to remove them then start medical care?

A

remove then start medical care

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28
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for a safe atmospheric condition oxygen concentration have to be between ___ and ___%, the flammable range wont be over ___% theLEL, toxicity wont be over ___ppm for CO and ___ppm for hydrogen sulfide.

A

oxygen 19.5-23%
10% the LEL
35ppm for CO
10ppm for hydrogen sulfide

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29
Q

t or f

primary removal procedures for elevators will no include removal of power.

A

true

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30
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will fireman service override the emergency stop button?

A

yes

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31
Q

where are the 3 places you can find the power room for an elevator?

A

1-bottom of shaft
2-top of shaft
3- 2 floors above the highest floor serviced by elevator

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32
Q

t or f
if an elevator has a 2 speed system you can quickly turn the power off and on again, if this works the car will start moving in approximately 10 seconds

A

true

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33
Q

match game
hinge type door, sliding type door
depress the roller, push up on locking arm

A

hinge type door - depress roller

sliding type door - push up on locking arm

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34
Q

when lowering a portable ladder onto the roof of an elevator car, what is preffered, a straight or extension ladder?

A

straight

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35
Q

for elevators, what is the preferred method of forceable entry?

A

air bags

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36
Q

jump pits are 4-6’ and walk in pits are 6-10’. in an emergency which can be entered without power removal?

A

walk in pit

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37
Q

which of the following will recall the elevators?
1-activation of elevator landing smoke detector
2-activation of hvac smoke detector
3-water flow from sprinkler system

A

1 and 3, not the hvac

38
Q

if you enter the lobby of a fire building and the elevators have been recalled but the doors are closed, how do you open them:
1-manually recalled
2-automatically recalled

A 
1-manual = turn fireman service OFF then ON again (MOO)
2-automatic = switch key to Door Open (ADO)
39
Q

for a fire on the 26th there are 2 elevator banks. bank 1 does floors 1-20 and bank 2 does floors 20-40. what elevator bank do you take and to where?

A

bank 2 to 24. if fire was on 25 floor then bank 1 because it was within 5 floors and doesnt service the fire floor.

40
Q

how many members are allowed in an elevator?

A

no more then 6

41
Q

t or f

fire hose can be used in an elevator to slide down to the floor below?

A

true

42
Q 
are all of the following true about natural gas:
1- lighter then air
2- non toxic
3- ignition point of 1163degrees
4- flammable range is 5-15%
A

all are true

43
Q

gas service piping can be plastic, copper, or steel. which one is allowed inside structures?

A

steel, no plastic or copper

44
Q

to shut off gas at a meter you do a 1/4 turn ____(clockwise or counter clockwise).

A

counter clockwise

45
Q

a gas shut off in the curb should be turn no more then ___ times.

A

15 times

46
Q

is the pak- tracker intrinsically safe?

A

NO

47
Q

t or f

a leak in a high pressure gas pipe can be greatly diminished by stuffing it will a rag or papers .

A

false, that will work on low pressure not high pressure

48
Q

when venting gas, do you start low and go high or start high and work your way out of the building?

A

start high and work your way out of the building

49
Q

you arrive at a gas leak and its a major one, you check both exposures and there is no gas on the 2 side but there is readings on the 4 side. how many building should you check?

A

at least three exposures on each side of occupancies with positive gas

50
Q

you are a block away from a manhole fire and a con ed gas rep checked an electric manhole cover for stray voltage and it was negative and asked the chief for you to pull it, the chief gives you the go ahead, what should you do?

A

do not pull electric manhole covers if there is a manhole fire in the area

51
Q

the altair will alarm at what?

A

10% the LEL

52
Q

do we begin evacuation if the altair shows 10% of the LEL has been reached?

A

only if we are unable to reduce the LEL immediately (venting, shutting off valves)

53
Q

t or f

when tire treadwear reaches 3/16’s a new tire should be requested.

A

true

54
Q

t or f
when a roof is flooded, in order to prevent further damage you should immediately clear a blockage with either a tool or your hand.

A

false, never use your hand

55
Q

how many turns to shut a hydrant down at the street?

A

17 times counter clockwise

56
Q

t or f

there is currently no safe way for the FDNY to move energized power lines.

A

true

57
Q

how far should a member be when operating a handline at a downed power line

A

25 ft

58
Q 
where would you expect to find the oil burner remote control switch in a:
a-PD
b-OLT
C-rowframe
d-brownstone
e-NLT
A

PD, OLT, rowframe, brownstone at the top of the interior stair
NLT- outside the oil burner room

59
Q

t or f

at an accident with a person trapped, a hoseline should be stretched and charged for protection of the person trapped.

A

true

60
Q

t or f

at no time should a member go out onto an unoccupied scaffold.

A

true

61
Q

for an over heated hoist at a scaffold emergency, you should allow the hoist to cool for ___minutes then have a ____ press the reset button.

A

15min then a worker will press the reset button

62
Q

ff jones is a gentlemen who happens to have a crush on the new probie, he decides to ask her out on a date. she gets pissed and wants to file a sexual harassment suit. can she?

A

no, you can ask a person out once.

63
Q

t or f

officers are legally responsible to establish and maintain a proper work environment.

A

true

64
Q

when filing an EEO complaint can a person bypass the chain of command?

A

yes

65
Q

when attacking a window gate is it easier to attack the hinge side or the lock side?

A

hinge side

66
Q

how far from the door is the police lock receptacle from the door?

A

about 2 feet

67
Q

what is the preffered method of extinguishment for mailboxes, how many blast and how long do you wait?

A

CO extinguisher, 3 short blast and wait 2minutes

68
Q

if a member is bit by a dog, what notifications need to be made?

A

PBA ME

Police, Board of health, Animal control, Medical officer, Ems

69
Q

at a motor vehicle accident, what is the first arriving officers immediate responsibility?

A

prevent the incident from escalating (second collision)

70
Q

t or f

when weather of smoke will limit visibility the highway MUST be closed.

A

true

71
Q

at least __ to __ cones/flares should be used to close a traffic lane.

A

4-6

72
Q

flare are not waterproof and will burn for ___min

A

30min

73
Q

are the following statement true or false:
1- sometimes it is ok to take a partial lane (ei-when there is a large shoulder)
2- when possible only close one lane, even if this will have traffic moving on both sides of the accident

A

both are false

never take a partial lane, never allow traffic to come around both sides

74
Q

how far should a key fob be kept from a vehicle?

A

15ft

75
Q

what are four task that only a supervisor should do?

A 
CRAC
C-check on work being done
R-Reports, check and sign
A-assignments (riding)
C-complaints
76
Q

what are four tasks a supervisor should delagate?

A

1-get data for reports
2-give tours of firehouse
3-some training of subordinates
4-make a schedule for inspections

77
Q

what are four tasks a supervisor should never do?

A 
HEAT
Housewatch
Equipment maintenence
drive the Apparatus
Take the nozzle
78
Q 
put the following in order of priority (highest first)
protection of property
people before paper
safety of people
outsiders before insiders
A

1-safety of people
2-protection of property
3- people before paper
4- outsiders before insiders

79
Q 
when it comes to people before paper, put the following in order:
routine contacts with insiders
outsiders
upset people
superiors
A 
SUOR(sour spelled wrong)
Superiors
Upset people
Outsiders
Routine contacts with insiders
80
Q

how long is the LSR, what is the working load, and how much can it shrink?

A

150’
600lbs
8-10ft

81
Q

how much of its strength with the LSR lose when its wet, will this strength be regained?

A

10-15% and yes it will be regained

82
Q

The PSS, who long is the rope, can it be used for a rescue pickup, how many slides is it good for?

A

50’
only used to remove yourself, not for pickups
its a one time use system

83
Q

you are the officer of a 4man engine and one members PSS goes OOS, can you respond?

A

yes, you have to notify dispatch of how many members you are responding with, the member doesnt count anymore. in this case you would state that you are responding understaffed with 3ff’s

84
Q

for the PSS, how many inches of rope should be between the EXO and the hook?

A

8 inches

85
Q

how long is the search rope and how much can it shrink?

A

200ft and can shrink up to 25’

86
Q

how high off the ground shall the search rope be maintained?

A

1-2 ft

87
Q

under most situations the number of members assigned to the search rope team should be limited to ___, and they should enter with their ____hand on the rope.

A

3 members and right hand

88
Q

how often should the search rope be repacked? and does in go into the case clockwise or counterclockwise?

A

monthly and counterclockwise like the LSR

89
Q

the PRA normally reduces pressure to ___psi, when the primary fails the secondary will reduce pressure to __psi, and if they both fail pressures in excess of ___ will be bled off.

A

100psi
150psi
185psi

90
Q

do the SCBA’s get inspected immediately before or after roll call?

A

after

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