WEEK #4 WEEK OF 2/10/14 IPART I – HI RISE OFFICE BUILDINGS 1 – 6.7.5 PART II – TB - SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD, BASIC EMERGENCIES PART III – DUNN – Ch. #4, 5, & 6 PART IV – AUC’s 351, 352, 353 PART IV – CFR-D MANUAL, CH. #3 ADDENDUMS ONLY NSTRUCTOR: BC DAVE SIMMS

Question 1

PART I – HI RISE OFFICE BUILDINGS 1 – 6.7.5:
1. An incorrect statement concerning stairways in Hi Rise buildings can be found in which
choice? (Glossary)
a. Two stairs constructed side by side in the core of the building, in which their doors
alternate the point of exit to opposite sides of the core are known as scissor stairs
b. A stairway, usually open and serving a number of floors of a common tenant is known as
scissor stairs
c. A stair being used by the fire department as the attack stairway should have the door
between the stairway and the fire area maintained in the closed position
d. A fire tower is the preferred evacuation stairway

Answer 1

1. B, C

Question 2

2. An officer conducting a drill concerning construction characteristics of Hi Rise Class “E”
   Office buildings would be correct in which statement regarding these types of buildings
   constructed before 1945? (2.2)
   a. Spray on fireproofing materials was used to protect the structural steel
   b. Multi floor HVAC systems generally found
   c. Extensive use of core construction techniques
   d. Normally steam heated

Answer 2

2. D

Question 3

3. Continuing on with the drill, the officer went on to explain that Hi Rise Class “E” buildings
   erected after 1968 would be expected to contain all of the following features with which
   exception? (2.4)
   a. Fire towers
   b. Lack of compartmentation
   c. Unopenable exterior windows
   d. Lightweight construction techniques

Answer 3

3. A

Question 4

4. Modern Hi Rise Office Buildings utilize heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
   systems. Correct HVAC management can limit the spread of fire and control smoke movement
   within the building. A fire officer demonstrating a good working knowledge of the HVAC
   system would know that which statement below is correct? (3.1.1, 3.2.1)
   a. Non central air conditioning systems are most commonly found in hi rise buildings
   b. Central air conditioning systems create the most problems during a fire
   c. Non central air conditioning systems have processing equipment to supply air to multiple
   floors
   d. The HVAC system provides little or no assistance to members deployed to control a fire,
   and/or conducting primary searches for trapped occupants

Answer 4

4. B

Question 5

5. The HVAC system is divided into three subsystems. The choice that is not considered a
   subsystem of the HVAC is: (3.2.2)
   a. Processing equipment
   b. Supply of processed air to the floors of the building
   c. Return of air from the floors to be reprocessed
   d. Fire control equipment, including fire dampers and smoke detectors

Answer 5

5. D

Question 6

6. You are a lieutenant operating at a hi rise building fire. The incident commander has
   ordered you to insure that the HVAC system has been placed in the non circulating mode with
   the assistance of the building engineer. You should have all of the following actions taken with
   which exception? (3.3.3)
   a. Open all outside air supply dampers
   b. Close all return air dampers
   c. Open all exhaust dampers
   d. Close all mixing dampers

Answer 6

6. B

Question 7

7. You are an engine company lieutenant. Your unit has arrived first for a fire on the 31st floor
   of a hi rise office building. You have hooked up a 2 ½” handline on the 30th floor and are about
   to commence your units attack on the fire. You should insure that your chauffeur provides how
   many p.s.i. to insure sufficient pressure at the controlling nozzle? (Engine Ops, Chapt 9.
   Add.1, sec. 2.1)
   a. 300 psi
   b. 250 psi
   c. 350 psi
   d. 80 psi

Answer 7

7. A

Question 8

8. You are the Captain of Engine Company 88 operating as a second alarm engine at a high
   rise building fire. You have ordered your ECC into the subceller of the building to start the
   manually operated fire pumps. Because you have personally trained this firefighter in this
   procedure you are confident she will choose which sequence of events to start the fir pumps?
   (4.1.4)
9. Push the start button
10. Close the circuit breaker
11. Move the selector level to the desired speed
12. Close the knife switch
    a. 1, 2, 4, 3
    b. 4, 2, 3, 1
    c. 2, 4, 3, 1
    d. 4, 2, 1, 3

Answer 8

8. D

Question 9

9. The bypass valve is located on the discharge side of the fire pump. It is calibrated for
   higher pressures than the inlet gauges. Which of the following is an incorrect choice in regard to
   the operation of the bypass valve on fire pumps? (4.4.2)
   a. The bypass valve should be in the closed position
   b. It is not permissible to start the building fire pumps without first checking the bypass valve
   c. To open the bypass valve, turn counterclockwise
   d. A loss of 25% in an 8” riser and 45% in a 6” riser can be expected if the bypass valve is left
   open

Answer 9

9. B

Question 10

10. The Strategic Operating Plan for fires in Hi Rise Buildings is comprised of five points.
    They are: (5.1.1)
11. Verify the fire floor
12. Simultaneously, or as soon as possible, begin the process of evacuation
13. Confine and extinguish the fire
14. Determine the fire floor
15. Gain control of building systems (HVAC , elevators, communications)
    Place the five components in their order of importance.
    a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    b. 3, 4, 1, 5, 4
    c. 4, 1, 2, 3, 5
    d. 4, 1, 2, 5, 3

Answer 10

10. D

Question 11

11. A lieutenant covering in the third division would be incorrect if he/she were to transmit
    which one of the following signals over the department radio when arriving at an alarm? (5.2.2)
    a. 10-76 second alarm for visible fire from a window on the 24th floor of a Class E hi rise
    building
    b. 10-76 second alarm for smoke pulsing through the skin of a hi rise multiple dwelling
    c. 10-76 for a minor fire on the third floor of 40 story Class E office building
    d. 10-76 second alarm for a large body of fire on the 8th floor of an 80 story commercial
    occupancy

Answer 11

11. B

Question 12

12. You are a lieutenant in an engine company. Your unit has just arrived at a hi rise building
    at 0200 hours. The buildings fire safety director has met you in the lobby and informed you that
    there is a serious fire on the 14th floor. You should advise the fire safety director to report to and
    remain in which place in the building? (5.2.5)
    a. The Mechanical Equipment room to assist the building engineer with building systems
    b. Report to the basement to assist the ECC in the operation of the buildings manual fire
    pumps
    c. Remain in the lobby to render assistance to the incident commander
    d. At the Operations Section on the floor below the fire with a floor plan of the fire floor

Answer 12

12. C

Question 13

13. Students from a Bronx study group would be incorrect if they were to make which
    statement in regard to the engine company operations at a 10-76? (5.3.1B, 9.5.1)
    a. The first and second engine companies teamed up to stretch and operate the first handline
    on the fire floor
    b. The third engine teamed up with the fourth engine company to stretch and operate the
    second line
    c. The second handline should be advanced to the floor above the fire, should any fire be
    discovered there
    d. The CFR-D engine company shall be assigned to the Fire Sector Supervisor/Branch
    Director

Answer 13

13. C

Question 14

14. Which one of the following ladder companies should be criticized by the incident
    commander for not being in the right position at a Hi Rise building fire? (5.3.1B)
    a. The FAST unit shall be assigned to operate under the supervision of the Fire Sector
    Supervisor/Branch Director
    b. The second ladder company shall augment the search and evacuation of the fire floor
    c. The third ladder company shall operate on the floor above the fire for search and
    evacuation
    d. The fourth ladder company to arrive shall augment the search on the floor above the fire
    and initiate a primary search of the attack stairway

Answer 14

14. D

Question 15

15. One of the most important decisions to be made at a hi rise fire is in regard to the
    placement of the first hoseline. Consider the following statements and choose the one that is least
    correct. (5.4.1)
    a. A line shall not be operated from a stairway until it has been cleared of occupants
    b. The fire floor and floor above are all that are initially required to be evacuated
    c. The number of stairways serving the fire floor will influence the placement of the first
    handline
    d. A fire tower is the preferred stairway to be used as the attack stair

Answer 15

15. D

Question 16

16. Engine Company 300 and Engine Company 400 are assigned to stretch and operate the
    second hoseline. In regard to the second hoseline, it may be used to do all of the following
    except? (5.4.3)
    a. Extinguish fire on the floor above the fire
    b. Protect the first hoselines position
    c. Prevent fire from wrapping around the core
    d. Reinforce the position of the first line

Answer 16

16. A

Question 17

17. Which of the following is true regarding the ventilation of windows at a fire in a hi rise
    office building? (5.4.8)
    a. Prohibited at all times
    b. Not an initial consideration
    c. Only the first ladder company officer in the fire area may authorize horizontal ventilation
    in a hi rise building
    d. Only permitted on the lee side of the building

Answer 17

17. B

Question 18

18. You are the officer of the first ladder company to arrive at a 10-76. Your unit is operating
    on the fire floor and you have to transmit a handie talkie message to the Fire Sector Supervisor.
    In order to speak directly to the Fire Sector Supervisor you should transmit your message on
    which channel? (6.2.1C)
    a. Primary Tactical
    b. Secondary Tactical
    c. Primary Command
    d. Secondary Command

Answer 18

18. A

Question 19

19. Communications at a Hi Rise fire are of the utmost importance. A unit would be showing
    poor knowledge of handie talkie transmissions if they were to transmit which message while
    operating in a Hi Rise building? (6.2.2)
    a. “Ladder 1 to Fire Sector”
    b. “Battalion 8 to Operations Post”
    c. “Engine 44 to Forward Staging”
    d. “Command to Fire Sector”

Answer 19

19. B

Question 20

20. Lieutenant Swift is working his first tour in the field. His unit is assigned as an extra engine
    on a 10-76. The lieutenants unit is ordered by the Incident Commander to report to Chief
    Brennan at the Forward Staging Area. Because Lieutenant Swift is swift, he knows to report
    where in the building? (6.3.2F)
    a. One floor below the fire
    b. Two floors below the fire
    c. An environmentally safe area at least 3 floors below the fire
    d. A floor not serviced by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and at least 5 floors
    above the fire floor

Answer 20

20. B

Question 21

21. Removal of smoke in the stairwells of a hi rise building can be accomplished in several
    ways. An incorrect choice in regard to smoke movement in Class E buildings can be found in
    which choice? (6.3.8)
    a. Smoke can be removed mechanically by a fixed stairwell pressurization system, if the
    building is equipped with one
    b. Removal via fire department positive pressure ventilation fans when authorized by the
    incident commander
    c. By utilizing the fixed stairwell pressurization system augmented by fire department
    positive pressure ventilation fans
    d. Naturally, by opening the doors at the top and bottom of the stairway once the fire is
    extinguished

Answer 21

21. C

Question 22

22. The officer of the fourth to arrive ladder company is explaining stack effect to members of
    her unit while travelling in the elevator to the upper floors of a hi rise building. She made the
    following statements. Which one was not entirely correct? (6.3.8D)
    a. Stack effect increases with the buildings height and becomes noticeable in buildings over
    60 feet tall
    b. The stack effect can be either positive or negative, positive being an upward movement of
    air, and negative being downward
    c. The possibility of negative stack effect is greatest when the outside air temperature is above
    90 degrees
    d. Positive stack effect increases as the outside air temperature increases in relationship to the
    temperature inside the building

Answer 22

22. D

Question 23

23. The incident commander has ordered you, a lieutenant, to report with your unit to the
    Search and Evacuation Group Supervisor in the fire building. The building is a 53 story Class E
    hi rise serviced by two elevators, a low rise bank serving floors 1-26, and a hi rise bank serving
    floors 27-53. The fire is on the 24th floor. You would expect to find the chief of the SAE group
    on which floor? (6.5.2)
    a. 28th floor
    b. 29th floor
    c. 30th floor
    d. 31st floor

Answer 23

23. B

6.5.2 The criteria for the location of the SAE Group Supervisor shall be dependent on
the following:
A. Fire location and severity
B. HT effectiveness
C. If possible, the SAE Group Supervisor shall choose a location on a floor
which is not serviced by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and at
least five floors above the fire floor. (Figure 18)
Example #1 For a fire on a floor serviced by a low-rise bank of elevators:
1. If the fire were on the 4th floor, the SAE Group Supervisor would be
located on the 17th floor or above.
2. If the fire were on the 14th floor, the SAE Group Supervisor would be
located on the 19th floor or above.
Example #2 For a fire on a floor serviced by an intermediate rise bank of elevators:
1. If the fire were on the 20th floor, the SAE Group Supervisor would be
located on the 31st floor or above.
2. If the fire were on the 28th floor, the SAE Group Supervisor would be
located on the 33rd floor or above.
Example #3 For a fire on a floor serviced by a high-rise bank of elevators, the SAE
Group Supervisor would be located at least five floors above the fire floor.

Question 24

24. The member of the fire department charged with establishing the Incident Command Post
    at a fire in a hi rise building is the: (6.3.4)
    a. First Battalion Chief on the initial alarm
    b. First to arrive ladder company chauffeur
    c. The officer of either the engine or ladder company assigned first due on the alarm
    assignment
    d. The first arriving officer

Answer 24

24. D

Question 25

25. Ladder Company 20 has just operated as the third to arrive ladder at a 10-76. Because they
    have a very sharp lieutenant, members of this unit know they should report to which Chief
    Officer when relieved from fire operations? (Figure 14)
    a. Incident Command Post
    b. Forward Staging Area
    c. Fire Sector/Branch
    d. Resource Unit Leader

Answer 25

25. C

Question 26

PART II – TB - SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD, BASIC EMERGENCIES:
1. There are three types of suspended scaffold incidents which members of the FDNY
respond to. From the following, indicate the one that generally would not require a fire
department response. (2.1)
a. An unoccupied scaffold is stalled against the side of a multiple dwelling
b. A scaffold is swinging in the wind and striking the side of a Class E building
c. A stalled scaffold with painters on it is stalled against the side of a sixteen story MD. The
workers are in no danger but cannot get off the scaffold
d. A construction worker is hanging by his harness from an off level, severely tilted scaffold

Answer 26

1. A

Question 27

2. The Incident Commander at a scaffold incident would be correct if he/she were to make the
   following notifications via the department radio as conditions dictate? (2.2)
   a. EMS and NYPD
   b. Department of Buildings Derrick and Crane Unit, Scaffold Company involved
   c. Rescue 1, Squad 1, or Squad 41 for their high angle equipment
   d. All of the above

Answer 27

2. D

Question 28

3. Ladder Company 1 arrives first to the scene of an unoccupied swinging scaffold. Prior to
   operating, the lieutenant would be incorrect if he were to remind the member of which one of the
   following? (3.1)
   a. In all instances the area should be taped off to vehicular and pedestrian traffic
   b. The taped off area marks the danger area for both members and civilians
   c. The apparatus should be parked in an area clear of the taped off area
   d. In all instances members shall enter the building from an area outside of the taped off area

Answer 28

3. D

Question 29

5. Ladder Company 130 arrives at the scene of an unoccupied swinging scaffold during a
   windy night. Proper actions for the lieutenant to take at this type of incident are found in all but
   which choice? (4.1-4.3)
   a. Inspect the exterior of the building for damaged or loose building/scaffold material which
   may have fallen
   b. Survey the roof to determine if the anchoring system of the scaffold has been
   compromised. If any roof rigging is suspect attempt to secure it with a utility rope
   c. After securing the scaffold, send members onto the scaffold to secure any loose material or
   debris
   d. The scaffold should be secured from either within the building or roof level. Avoid
   operating beneath the scaffold.

Answer 29

5. C

Question 30

6. As a last resort, which method should be utilized to remove stranded workers from an
   occupied stalled scaffold? ( 5.3)
   a. Through an open window
   b. Removing a window
   c. Lifesaving rope
   d. Tower or aerial ladder

Answer 30

6. A

Question 31

7. You are the captain of a unit that has just arrived at the scene of an occupied stalled
   scaffold with two window washers on it. The workers do not appear to be in any distress.
   Actions you performed would include all of the following except? (5.1-5.3)
   a. If the scaffold has a jammed wire rope hoist, have the workers momentarily operate the
   hoist in an attempt to free the wire
   b. Locate a window near the workers and attempt to speak with them. If not possible, lower a
   FDNY handie talkie to the workers
   c. Utilize either a tower or aerial ladder if within reach of either
   d. Send a team to the roof to inspect the scaffold rigging system and workers safety lines. If
   the workers safety lines are suspect, lower the end of a lifesaving rope to them and allow them to
   attach the snap hook to their safety harness.

Answer 31

7. A

Question 32

8. You are a lieutenant operating at an occupied stalled scaffold in Queens. A supervisor from
   the scaffold company is on scene, and believes that the stall was caused by an overheated hoist
   motor. In this situation, you would be correct if you were to perform which action? (5.4)
   a. Do not press the reset button on the hoist motor under any circumstances
   b. Allow the motor to cool for at least 15 minutes and have a worker press the reset button,
   and if successful have the worker operate the hoist
   c. Allow the motor to cool for at least 20 minutes and have an FDNY member press the reset
   button, and have the FDNY member operate the hoist of successful
   d. Immediately have an FDNY member press the reset button, then insure that a scaffold
   worker operates the hoist

Answer 32

8. B

Question 33

9. There are several methods for removing injured personnel from an occupied hanging or off
   level scaffold. From the following acceptable methods of removal, choose the one that should be
   used at an incident on the 15th floor of a hi rise building where the scaffold is tilted slightly off
   level, two workers are trapped but in no immediate danger of falling, and there are no other
   immediately dangerous conditions which dictate immediate action. (5.5)
   a. By raising an aerial to the side of the scaffold and having the worker climb down
   b. Via high angle equipment carried by special units of the FDNY
   c. By hauling the injured worker through an open window while still attached to his safety
   line
   d. By removing a window and hauling a trapped worker through the opening while attached
   to an FDNY life saving rope which is attached to a substantial object

Answer 33

9. B, C

5.5 Additional considerations:
• Generally, there is no need for any firefighter to be lowered by a life saving rope
to reach stranded workers.
• Unless the workers are in danger of falling, or some other imminently dangerous
condition dictates immediate action, removal will be accomplished with the high
angle rope equipment.

Question 34

10. At which one of the following emergencies would it be proper for a lieutenant to instruct a
    probationary firefighter to turn a shut off valve counter clockwise to shut down the flow of
    product? Indicate all that are correct. (2.1)
    a. A leaking propane cylinder in a bar-b-que
    b. A water main shutoff during a water main break
    c. The shutoff valve to an oxygen cylinder near a patients hospital bed
    d. A fire hydrant after a fire
    e. The street shut off of a fire hydrant which your unit has been unable to stop the flow

Answer 34

10. C, D

2.1.1 CLOCKWISE DIRECTION is used to close, makeup or tighten the following:
1) Water valves in faucets (usually).
2) Screws.
3) Nuts.
4) Pressure cylinders such as oxygen and propane.
5) Sprinkler systems, water mains.
2.1.2. Equally important to know is the other way - COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (CCW).
The Other Way (ccw) is used to close the following:
1. Hydrant operating nut.
2. Hydrant street shut off.

Question 35

11. After a torrential rainstorm Ladder Company 118 is called to an alarm for a water flooded
    condition on the roof of a five story MD. In regard to flooded roofs, members of this unit would
    be incorrect if they had which thought? (5.1)
    a. If a siphon with an FDNY hose cannot be used, remove a brick at the highest point on the
    parapet to serve as a scupper
    b. Use as few members on the roof as possible and use a 6 ft. hook to clear the blockage from
    the drains
    c. Keep in mind that each square foot of water over 12” deep weighs 62 lbs.
    d. Under no circumstances shall members ever use their hands to clear the blockage

Answer 35

11. A

Question 36

12. A running fire hydrant in your district is causing a flooded condition in front of a local
    business. The hydrant has no operating nut and must be shut down at the street shutoff. The
    correct action for your unit to perform is best found in which answer? (6.2)
    a. The operating nut is usually found off center on the sidewalk side of the chamber
    b. It may be necessary to divert some water into the chamber after removing the cover to clear
    the chamber of mud and debris
    c. Place the wrench on the operating nut and turn counterclockwise 17 half turns
    d. Not until about 10 half turns will there be a noticeable decrease in the flow of water

Answer 36

12. B

Question 37

13. Units are often called to operate at radiator steam leaks where the flow valve has blown off.
    While attempting to close the flow of steam at a recent radiator incident of this type, a fire tech
    student had the following to say. He should be corrected by his lieutenant in which statement?
    (7.2)
    a. It may be necessary to shut down the steam at the boiler
    b. Insure that the flow handle is in the closed position
    c. The use of cotton thread, crayon, string or wax may help in obtaining a seal
    d. Wear gloves or use a towel over the main valve to divert the flow of steam while resetting
    the valve

Answer 37

13. B

7.2. Flow valve blown off.
A. This is due to numerous operations of on and off flow. Generally it will be
nearby and undamaged.
B. Action.
1) Make certain flow handle is in open position (this is important).
Refer: Reference 3, Figures 2 and 3
2) Replace fitting to open piping by turning nut on in clockwise direction.
NOTE: Wear gloves. Place towel over main valve to divert steam flow while
resetting valve.
3) After restoration of flow valve it may be turned off or on as necessary.
The use of a compound or sealant on threads may be beneficial in
obtaining a seal. Crayon, string, cotton thread or wax may be used.
NOTE: It may be necessary to shut steam off at boiler.

Question 38

14. Prior to an impending hurricane, a lieutenant was drilling her members in regard to what to
    do when responding to the numerous expected alarms for live wires down in the street. The
    lieutenant would be correct if she were to make which statement? (8.1, 8.2)
    a. If people are trapped in their car with live electrical wires, it is permissible to attempt to
    remove them
    b. Members may attempt to remove live electrical wires only when they present an imminent
    danger to life
    c. Arching, whipping wires should be weighted down with a heavy non conductive object,
    such as tires or wood
    d. Avoid metal gratings, manholes, fences, puddles and wet grass. Be aware that the ground
    nearby a fallen wire may be energized

Answer 38

14. D

Question 39

15. Operations at power generating stations and substations should be conducted with extreme
    caution. An officer would be acting incorrectly if she/he were to believe which statement prior
    to operating at an alarm of this type? (8.3)
    a. All electrical equipment shall be considered live and energized until verification of power
    removal is made by the onsite utility company representative
    b. Do not under any circumstances bring metal ladders or tools inside the gates of a
    generating station
    c. Members shall never enter a substation until the arrival of a power company representative
    d. Be aware of metal overhead piping, known as bus bars. They carry high voltage and/or
    amperage

Answer 39

15. C

8.3. POWER STATION EMERGENCY/SUBSTATION EMERGENCY
Actions to be taken.
1) Place a priority call to the Fire Department dispatcher for power removal. Be
sure to request that ALL electrical equipment at the station be deactivated and
request the immediate on site response of a utility company representative. All
electrical equipment at the station/substation is to be considered energized until
verification of power removal is made by the on site utility company personnel.
2) Unless human life is in jeopardy, do not enter substation until arrival of power
company representative.
3) Do not under any circumstances bring metal ladders or metal tools inside of gate
of generating station.
4) Do not enter fenced off areas without power company representative.
5) No ladders, metal or wood, should be supported by metal superstructures.
NOTE: The metal overhead piping in a substation or rectified station are “bus bars” and
carry high voltage and/or amperage.

Question 40

16. A lieutenant is critiquing an incident involving a fluorescent light fixture. In which
    statement was he not entirely correct? (9.1, Ref 8)
    a. Fluorescent light fixtures require high voltage to function
    b. The size of ballast will vary depending on the size of the light tubes
    c. Overheated ballasts will not contain PCB contaminated oil as all PCB contaminated
    ballasts have been phased out beginning in 1979
    d. If an overheated ballast is not leaking, members should use their sense of smell and touch
    to locate the fixture

Answer 40

16. C
17. A lieutenant is critiquing an incident involving a fluorescent light fixture. In which
    statement was he not entirely correct? (9.1, Ref 8)
    a. Fluorescent light fixtures require high voltage to function
    b. The size of ballast will vary depending on the size of the light tubes
    c. Overheated ballasts will not contain PCB contaminated oil as all PCB contaminated
    ballasts have been phased out beginning in 1979
    d. If an overheated ballast is not leaking, members should use their sense of smell and touch
    to locate the fixture

Question 41

17. An engine company control person has been ordered by her officer to shut of the electrical
    power to an oil burner at a 10-32. The firefighter finds a red painted switch outside the oil burner
    room in the basement of the occupancy. Remote switches found at this location are usually found
    in which type of occupancy? (10.1)
    a. Rowframes and Brownstones
    b. Old law tenements
    c. Private dwellings
    d. New law tenements
    18.

Answer 41

17. D

Question 42

18. Gas leaks (10-40 code 1) are a common response for FDNY units. While operating at a gas
    leak, a member of a Bronx ladder company had the following thoughts. The firefighter should be
    corrected in which one? (11, 12)
    a. To shut down the gas to a stove, insure that the butterfly valve is parallel to the piping (1/4
    turn)
    b. Do not restore the gas service after the leak has been shut down
    c. Spraying or brushing a liquid detergent on the area of the suspected leak may help find it
    d. Gas may leak from the ceilings around light fixtures in older buildings
    19.

Answer 42

18. A

Question 43

19. A firefighter from a Brooklyn study group made the following four statements concerning
    automobile accidents and emergencies. In which one did he provide incorrect information?
    (14.1, 15.2)
    a. It is safer to disconnect the negative battery terminal (ground) first
    b. A leaking fuel line may be plugged with a pencil, golf tee, shaved stick, or chock. As an
    alternative, crimp the fuel line
    c. Use of a cable is preferred over a chain when towing a vehicle, due to its greater strength
    d. Catalytic converters can reach temperatures of 2000 degrees and cause burns to members.
    Use caution when operating at overturned vehicles

Answer 43

19. C

Question 44

20. Engine Company 266 operated at the following four CFR-D emergencies during a recent
    day tour. In which one could it be said they were not acting accordingly? (16, 17)
    a. A stainless steel fishing hook with the barb embedded in a patient’s finger was pushed
    through until the barb protruded through the finger. The hook was then cut at the bard or shank
    and removed. No EMS was available at this incident
    b. A teen ager with a non embedded fishing hook in his leg had the hook gently backed out of
    the leg by members of the unit
    c. An adult male had his fiancés engagement ring stuck on his finger. The finger was
    lubricated with soapy water and cooled to decrease swelling and assist in removal
    d. Members were attempting to cut through a woman’s stainless steel ring which was stuck on
    her finger utilizing the ring cutter in the EMS bag.

Answer 44

20. D

Question 45

1. A sharp company officer should be aware that a masonry wall may collapse in all but
   which of the following ways? (pg. 55-60)
   a. Lean to collapse
   b. Curtain fall collapse
   c. Inward outward collapse
   d. 90 degree angle collapse
   2.

Answer 45

1. A

Question 46

2. Probably the greatest concern of o good fire officer is for the safety of the members under
   his/her command. When operating safely when a masonry wall collapse is anticipated, a good
   officer would know that which statement is not entirely correct? (pg. 63)
   a. At a fire where the interior floor or roof has collapsed, the danger of an exterior wall
   collapse will greatly increase
   b. When establishing a collapse zone an officer should expect the worst possible type of
   collapse, the 90 degree angle collapse
   c. When necessary to operate a master stream inside the collapse zone where a wall appears
   unsafe, the nozzle should be operated quickly with a minimum commitment of manpower
   d. When the danger zone is greater than the reach of the stream, a good strategy would be to
   set up master streams on flanking positions beyond the outer perimeter of the buildings width

Answer 46

2. C

Question 47

3. At a recent extended operation at a fully involved 4 story MD, Chief Simms has asked you,
   a lieutenant, to remind him what the minimum distance outward from the front wall the collapse,
   or danger zone should extend to. The answer you gave him was: (Pg. 63)
   a. At least the height of the front wall, including the parapet
   b. Equal to a distance of 1 ½ to 2 times the height of the wall
   c. No more than 1 ½ times the height of the front wall
   d. Half the distance of the front wall plus additional space for the parapet

Answer 47

3. B

Question 48

4. A lieutenant at a taxpayer fire is asked by the incident commander to comment on the
   following statements made at the command post in regard to the collapse dangers of parapet
   walls. The lieutenant should inform the IC that which one is incorrect? (pg 67-69)
   a. Generally, high ornate parapet walls collapse more frequently than lower less decorative
   ones
   b. A parapet wall that is tied together with steel reinforcing rods may totally collapse even if
   only a small section of it is unstable
   c. The more connections a wall has to the other portions of the building the more stable it
   becomes, but it will cause more damage to the building if it collapses
   d. A parapet wall is the continuation of an exterior wall, fire wall or party wall above the roof
   level

Answer 48

4. All

Question 49

5. Collapsing parapet walls have caused serious injuries and even deaths to firefighters though
   the years. When operating at a fire in a building with a parapet, it would be incorrect to think:
   (71 - 73)
   a. When operating under a parapet of questionable stability, the safest place is in front of a
   doorway or window
   b. At serious fires involving bowstring truss roofs with sloping hip rafters extending from the
   trusses to the front and rear walls, expect an explosive front and rear parapet collapse instantly
   following the collapse of the roof
   c. Parapet walls often collapse in the early stages of the fire when only the content is burning
   d. Prior to retracting an aerial or tower ladder from a roof, it is best to raise the boom or
   ladder several feet prior to retraction

Answer 49

5. A, C

Question 50

6. According to the structural hierarchy of collapse, which one of the following is most likely
   to cause the most serious collapse during a fire? (Pg. 78)
   a. Column
   b. Girder
   c. Beam
   d. Floor deck

Answer 50

6. A

Question 51

7. An engine company officer is supervising line advancement over a wood floor in a private
   dwelling. A member of the unit has questioned the stability of the floor. Correct statements
   concerning wood floor collapse can be found in all of the following except? (Pg. 77, 79-81)
   a. Floor failure is the leading cause of firefighter deaths due to collapse
   b. The most deadly type of collapse is the multilevel floor collapse
   c. A floor beam collapse occurs when a floor collapse triggers the subsequent collapse of
   several floors as well as the one or more of the enclosing walls
   d. A floor deck collapse is generally not as deadly as a floor beam collapse

Answer 51

7. C

Question 52

8. The Captain of an engine company would not be utilizing sound strategies and tactics if
   he/she were to believe which statement in regard to managing the risk of floor collapse while
   operating with his/her unit? (pg. 85)
   a. While advancing a handline in smoke, sounding the floor with a tool and advancing with
   one leg outstretched in front of you can give warning of a floor deck collapse
   b. When encountering a weakened section of the floor, use the reach of the stream to protect
   against floor beam collapse
   c. When there is a multilevel floor collapse, firefighters can be killed while outside the
   building from a secondary wall collapse
   d. If there is a danger of multi level floor collapse, a sound tactic is to withdraw off the fire
   floor to a safe area below the fire

Answer 52

8. D

Question 53

PART IV – AUC’s 351, 352, 353:
1. A ladder company officer is operating at a multiple dwelling fire on the top floor of a 5
story non-fireproof multiple dwelling at 0300 hours. The roof firefighter has just informed the
officer that there is a large photovoltaic electrical system mounted on the roof of the building. He
then states that there is also a heavy fire condition in the building’s cockloft. A correct action for
the officer at this moment would be: (AUC 351 6.1, 6.3)
a. Cut the wires associated with the photovoltaic array. This will stop the flow of energy into
the building
b. Inform the roof firefighter that there is no danger from the PV array, as it is nighttime and
the cells are not energized
c. Order power shut down at the main electrical panel, including opening the PV disconnect
switches to insure power is removed
d. Order the roof to be cut in an area away from the PV array and other components

Answer 53

1. D

Firefighters must avoid walking on modules since this can expose them to electric shock.
Additionally, firefighters must never cut any wires associated with a PV array.

Shutting off power at the main electrical panel, does not ensure
that all power to the building has been removed.

Question 54

2. You are an engine company officer at a fire in a three story commercial building. The
   buildings photovoltaic system is heavily involved and the incident commander has ordered you
   to place a line into operation directly on the PV components. Your best course of action at this
   point can be found in which answer? (6.4)
   a. Inform the IC that the use of water is prohibited on PV components
   b. Order a fog nozzle placed into operation from a distance with a 30 degree spray pattern
   c. Use foam on the electrical components because the foam will not conduct electricity
   d. Utilize a straight stream at a 30 degree angle from a distance of no less than 10 ft.

Answer 54

2. B

Question 55

3. While operating at a private dwelling fire involving a photovoltaic system, a student
   desiring to be a lieutenant made the following statements. Which one requires correcting?
   (6.6, 7)
   a. The removal of modules from the PV array by firefighters is the only way to insure that
   electricity will be shut off during fire operations
   b. Incipient fires can be extinguished utilizing Class C dry chemical fire extinguishers
   c. Combiner boxes should not be opened by firefighters in an attempt to shut down the PV
   array
   d. On buildings with sloping roofs PV arrays will generally be installed on the south and west
   facing sides

Answer 55

3. A

The removal of modules by firefighters is NOT an option.

Question 56

4. Due to an impending hurricane, the FDNY has assembled several Rapid Response Vehicle
   Task Forces. You, a lieutenant, have been placed in command of RRV-173. Because you are a
   sharp officer you know that your last means of communication between yourself and the Incident
   Commander, should all other communications systems available to you fail is:
   (AUC 352 4.1)
   a. 800 mhz radio
   b. Department Radio
   c. Cell phones
   d. DARS Radio

Answer 56

4. B

A) Primary Communications: The primary method of communications shall be the
Department Administrative Radio System, (DARS). DARS radios are 400 mhz,
UHF hand held radios. Task forces operating in each borough shall switch their
DARS radio to the designated assigned frequency for that borough. DARS radios do
not interfere with transmissions of normally assigned HTs. Each Borough
Command is supplied with fifteen radios and chargers.
B) Alternate Communications: 800 mhz radios can be used as an alternate to the DARS
radios if the DARS radios are out of service.
C) Contingency Communications: Cell phones can be utilized if the DARS and 800
mhz systems are out of service.
D) Emergency Communications: The Department Radio can be utilized if the other
systems are not operable. However, the Department Radio may also be used when
an emergency exists and direct communication to the borough dispatcher is
necessary.

Question 57

5. Which of the following should be an indication to an officer at a response to an alarm for a
   person unconscious in a vehicle that this alarm may be a chemical suicide incident? Indicate all
   that are correct? (AUC 353 3.2)
   a. Person shows signs of chemical exposure (gasping, difficulty breathing, convulsing)
   b. Cyanotic, red in color
   c. Victim wearing gloves and goggles, tape around doors and windows
   d. Strong chemical odor, presence of chemical containers

Answer 57

5. All

Question 58

6. An engine company arrives at a CFR-D run and is presented by an apparent chemical
   suicide attempt. Correct actions performed by the lieutenant at this incident included all but
   which of the following? (4, 4.1)
   a. Ensured that the members donned full PPE and SCBA
   b. Stretch a charged handline with a fog nozzle, primarily for decontamination, but also for
   vapor disbursement and fire suppression
   c. Transmitted a 10-80 code 2 via department radio and requested an NYPD response
   d. Minimized the exposure of personnel and resource commitment

Answer 58

6. C

Incident Specific: Transmit Signal 10-80 Code 1. Ensure response of NYPD.

Question 59

1. You are a lieutenant inspecting a health care facility with your unit in Queens. The section
   of the building you are inspecting is known to house both active and inactive tuberculosis
   patients. In regard to these types of inspections, which one of the following is an incorrect action
   for you to take? (Add 1, 3.5, 9.1-9.5, 11.2)
   a. A visual inspection of a tuberculosis patients room will suffice
   b. Proper respiratory and face protection (N95 respirator) should be used during walk through
   inspections
   c. The N95 respirator offers the greatest degree of protection for firefighters at tuberculosis
   incidents
   d. Tuberculosis cannot be transmitted through the handling of pillows, bed sheets, or patients
   clothing

Answer 59

1. C

Question 60

2. An engine company member on housewatch is notified of a dead animal in front of quarters
   by a passing civilian on a subfreezing morning. Upon investigation it appears the animal (a small
   dog) has been there for several hours and is obviously dead. The lieutenant has ordered the
   probationary firefighter to dispose of the carcass, assisted by you, a student studying for the next
   lieutenant’s exam. You suspect that this might be a possible rabies incident and operate
   accordingly in all but which choice? (Add 2)
   a. Inform the probationary firefighter that the chance of rabies is slim, as freezing
   temperatures will destroy the rabies virus
   b. Remind the proby that a casual exposure to the animal does not constitute an exposure
   c. Ensure that the firefighter is wearing latex gloves prior to picking up the carcass. Use a
   shovel or similar equipment to pick up the dead animal
   d. Place the dog in a securely tied red bag and store it for disposal or pickup

Answer 60

2. A

Question 61

3. Firefighters Able and Baker are assigned to Engine Company 499. While operating at a
   CFR-D alarm for an attempted chemical suicide, firefighter Able is splashed by an unknown
   chemical on his ungloved hand. While removing the victim to the ambulance, the victim sneezes
   in Firefighter Bakers open mouth. As the lieutenant on duty you should now insure what
   happens? (Add 3 1.1)
   a. Fill out an MD-X3 for Able and Baker, and a CD-73 for Baker only
   b. Fill out a CD-73 for both Able and Baker. No MD-X3 required for either
   c. Fill out a CD-73 and an MD-X3 for Able and an MD-X3 and CD-72 for Baker
   d. Fill out a CD-73 for Able and an MD-X3 for Baker

Answer 61

3. D
   1.1 Biological exposures require the completion of form MD-X3. Do not file a CD-73. The
   CD-73 is used to report non-biological exposures only. Whenever a CD-73 (nonbiological
   exposure) is prepared to report an exposure to other than a bloodborne or
   airborne pathogen (e.g. hazardous substance, insect infestation, radiation, etc.), Form
   MD-X3 is NOT required. The CD-73 shall be processed in accordance with Safety
   Bulletin 7.

Question 62

4. Several day s after your unit operated at an extended CFR-D emergency, members of your
   unit inform you that the apparatus and quarters are severely infested with bedbugs. When
   notified of a bedbug infestation, proper actions for an officer to take would include all of the
   following with which exception? (Add 5 1.8-1.10, 2.1-2.4)
   a. Place the apparatus out of service and notify the Battalion, Division and Dispatcher
   b. Notify the HELP line (718) 999-HELP, to generate a work order for the department
   exterminator
   c. Work duty uniforms and PPE that are believed to be infested shall be sent for
   decontamination as per dept. procedures
   d. Any bedding that is infested shall be properly disposed of.

Answer 62

4. D

2.4 Bedding that is infested shall be washed in the washing machine using hot water only.