Members are discussing venting windows from a portable ladder. Which of the following points is correct?
A: The ladder should be placed downwind from the window to be vented.
B: The tip of the ladder, if possible, should be level with or lower than the bottom of the window.
C: The member’s eye shield shall be in the up position.
D: The member should extend their arms upward and slant the tool downward and strike the glass.
A: The ladder should be placed downwind from the window to be vented.
B: The tip of the ladder, if possible, should be level with or lower than the bottom of the window.
C: The member’s eye shield shall be in the up position.
D:✔The member should extend their arms upward and slant the tool downward and strike the glass.
Explanation:
Portable Ladders sec. 10.3.2 1st Bullet
D is Correct
A- Upwind
B- Tip should be level with or higher than the top of the window.
C – Eyes in the DOWN position.
First alarm units are all on-scene of a 10-75 in a low rise fireproof multiple dwelling. The first ladder company performed the following actions, but was incorrect in which one?
A: Because there were two stairways, the ladder company officer communicated with the engine company officer to assist in determining the attack stair.
B: Once selected, the ladder officer notified the IC of the identity of the attack stair.
C: The OV and LCC conducted an outside survey by splitting up and going in opposite directions.
D: Since there was no attached adjoining building, the roof firefighter used the enclosed evacuation stair to get to the roof as her next priority.
A: Because there were two stairways, the ladder company officer communicated with the engine company officer to assist in determining the attack stair.
B:✔Once selected, the ladder officer notified the IC of the identity of the attack stair.
C: The OV and LCC conducted an outside survey by splitting up and going in opposite directions.
D: Since there was no attached adjoining building, the roof firefighter used the enclosed evacuation stair to get to the roof as her next priority.
Explanation:
B. Once selected, THE ENGINE OFFICER notified the IC of the identity of the attack stair.
THIS WAS CHANGED A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN NEW ENGINE OPS CAME OUT
Multiple Dwellings Ch 3 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4
At the scene of a fatal fire/arson investigations requiring evidence collection and scene preservation, who controls access within fire lines?
A: Fire Marshals or Chief of Operations
B: Police Department
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Incident Commander
A:✔Fire Marshals or Chief of Operations
B: Police Department
C: Fire Commissioner
D: Incident Commander
Explanation:
Regulations Chap 11 sec. 11.5.5.
A is Correct.
During operations in a large commercial structure with over 30 feet of frontage, and with no visible fire or people on arrival, the ladder officer must decide on apparatus placement without immediate direction from the IC. What is the preferred method for positioning the aerial?
A: Park at the midpoint of the building’s frontage to ensure even coverage and immediate ladder deployment.
B: Place the center of the turntable 15 feet from the side wall that was passed during approach, avoiding commitment unless conditions demand.
C: Proceed to the rear of the building, assuming that the first engine is stretching via the front.
D: Remain parked short of the building to leave space for an incoming tower ladder.
A: Park at the midpoint of the building’s frontage to ensure even coverage and immediate ladder deployment.
B:✔Place the center of the turntable 15 feet from the side wall that was passed during approach, avoiding commitment unless conditions demand.
C: Proceed to the rear of the building, assuming that the first engine is stretching via the front.
D: Remain parked short of the building to leave space for an incoming tower ladder.
Explanation:
Aerial Ladders sec. 3.5
B is Correct
Members are operating at an advanced fire in a private dwelling. The first due engine has already stretched the first line into the building when a person shows at a window on the second floor and is seriously exposed to fire. The IC orders the officer of Engine 300 to stretch a line and operate it from the exterior to protect the person. The officer has the following thoughts but was incorrect in which one?
A: For optimal fire extinguishment, the stream should be operated at a steep angle by placing members as close to the structure as possible.
B: The stream should aim the water towards the ceiling.
C: The nozzle should be partially opened to minimize air entrainment.
D: Exterior handlines should only be used as long as necessary to visually see improvement in fire conditions. Normally, this is approximately 10 seconds.
A: For optimal fire extinguishment, the stream should be operated at a steep angle by placing members as close to the structure as possible.
B: The stream should aim the water towards the ceiling.
C:✔The nozzle should be partially opened to minimize air entrainment.
D: Exterior handlines should only be used as long as necessary to visually see improvement in fire conditions. Normally, this is approximately 10 seconds.
Explanation:
C. The nozzle should be FULLY OPENED AS A FULLY OPENED SMOOTH BORE NOZZLE CREATES A TIGHT STREAM WHICH minimizes air entrainment.
CODE “S.S.S.S”: Solid; Steep; Steady; Sprinkler
Engine Operations Ch 4 7.8.2, 7.8.3, 7.8.4, 7.8.6
When a CFR Unit is operating at an EMS box, the CFR Unit should document what on the ePCR?
A: Only EMS treatment.
B: Only the CFR Unit assessment and treatment.
C: All Patient care provided by EMS and bystanders.
D: All Patient care provided by EMS and the CFR Unit.
A: Only EMS treatment.
B:✔Only the CFR Unit assessment and treatment.
C: All Patient care provided by EMS and bystanders.
D: All Patient care provided by EMS and the CFR Unit.
Explanation:
CFR Chap 5 sec. 4.4.
B is Correct.
Only care provided by the CFR Unit.
During a 4th floor fire in a 5 story Old Law Tenement, the 2nd Arriving Ladder Company Chauffeur is not needed at the front of the building. What is their next best assignment?
A: Proceed to roof to assist the Roof Firefighter with venting.
B: Team up with the 2nd Arriving Ladder Inside team.
C: Proceed to basement to shut utilities.
D: Team up with 2nd OV or another available member. .
A: Proceed to roof to assist the Roof Firefighter with venting.
B: Team up with the 2nd Arriving Ladder Inside team.
C: Proceed to basement to shut utilities.
D:✔Team up with 2nd OV or another available member. .
Explanation:
Ladders 3 sec. 3.4.5
Company officers must be aware of the protocols when they have reduced or understaffed units during a tour. Which one procedure mentioned is incorrect?
A: A reduced staffed unit is a ladder, rescue or squad company staffed with four firefighters. When this occurs the company officer shall determine which outside position (OV/Roof) will be staffed.
B: Upon arrival, if the necessity exists, the officer may reassign the position of the outside firefighter (OV to Roof or Roof to OV).
C: An additional ladder company (above the FAST truck) shall be assigned to a 10-75 when either of the two initially assigned ladder companies report responding with four firefighters.
D: An understaffed unit responding to alarms shall transmit to the dispatcher “we are responding understaffed” and state the number of firefighters responding.
A: A reduced staffed unit is a ladder, rescue or squad company staffed with four firefighters. When this occurs the company officer shall determine which outside position (OV/Roof) will be staffed.
B: Upon arrival, if the necessity exists, the officer may reassign the position of the outside firefighter (OV to Roof or Roof to OV).
C:✔An additional ladder company (above the FAST truck) shall be assigned to a 10-75 when either of the two initially assigned ladder companies report responding with four firefighters.
D: An understaffed unit responding to alarms shall transmit to the dispatcher “we are responding understaffed” and state the number of firefighters responding.
Explanation:
C. An additional ladder company (above the FAST truck) shall be assigned to a 10-75 when BOTH of the two initially assigned ladder companies report responding with four firefighters.
NOTE “B” Cross Ref 8.5: Members shall identify themselves as their riding position assigned on the EBF-4 regardless of the tasks being performed.
AUC 287 8.2.1, 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 8.3.2
You are at a scene where a fire has damaged the stairwell and the stairwell partially collapsed. Which ladder provides the safest and most effective means to access the upper floor?
A: 24’ Extension Ladder
B: 35’ Extension Ladder
C: 20’ Straight Ladder
D: Folding Ladder
A:✔24’ Extension Ladder
B: 35’ Extension Ladder
C: 20’ Straight Ladder
D: Folding Ladder
Explanation:
Portables sec. 10.3.4
A is Correct.
When necessary to utilize a portable ladder to bridge fire damaged stairs, a 24’ extension ladder should be used (the 20’ straight ladder may be too short). The shorter nested length of the 24’ extension ladder may allow easier positioning.
You are a newly promoted Lieutenant working in Engine 255 for the 6x9 tour. The ECC came to you and said the rig is not going into pumps. You know by studying that you have to make notifications. From the choices below, which one is incorrect regarding the notification process?
A: Promptly notify the Dispatcher, BC, and DC when you are “Out of Service.”
B: If you are not back in service within 2 hours, notify the dispatcher.
C: Notify the Dispatcher, BC, and DC when you are back “In Service.”
D: When you are notified of any apparatus defect or irregularity, an inspection shall be made and the Officer’s findings promptly recorded in the Company Journal.
A: Promptly notify the Dispatcher, BC, and DC when you are “Out of Service.”
B:✔If you are not back in service within 2 hours, notify the dispatcher.
C: Notify the Dispatcher, BC, and DC when you are back “In Service.”
D: When you are notified of any apparatus defect or irregularity, an inspection shall be made and the Officer’s findings promptly recorded in the Company Journal.
Explanation:
Regulations Chap 13 sec. 13.3.7
B is Incorrect.
Not back In-Service within 2 hours you must notify the BC and DC. You don’t notify the dispatcher.
“3-2-3” Notify 3 people when going OOS (BC, DC, Dispatcher). Notify 2 people when remaining out of service (BC & DC), Notify 3 people when returning to service (BC, DC, Dispatcher).
Units were operating at the scene of a compactor fire with fire in the chute. The following tactics were performed. Which one was incorrect?
A: The first engine proceeded to two levels above the burning material, stretched a line and operated into the chute to extinguish the fire.
B: The OV of the ladder company operated with the engine company to provide access to the chute and check for extension.
C: The officer and forcible entry team of the ladder company operated in the compactor room and shut power to the unit.
D: The roof firefighter proceeded to the roof to vent and then searched and vented stairwells and floors as needed.
A:✔The first engine proceeded to two levels above the burning material, stretched a line and operated into the chute to extinguish the fire.
B: The OV of the ladder company operated with the engine company to provide access to the chute and check for extension.
C: The officer and forcible entry team of the ladder company operated in the compactor room and shut power to the unit.
D: The roof firefighter proceeded to the roof to vent and then searched and vented stairwells and floors as needed.
Explanation:
A. The first engine proceeded to ONE LEVEL above the burning material, stretched a line and operated into the chute to extinguish the fire.
Training Bulletin Fires 7 8.2
Engine 100 and Ladder 100 were discussing the topic of Tower Ladder buckets becoming wedged or stuck at an operation. The members were correct in which one of the following statements?
A: Members may escape from the bucket by means of the escape ladder in the hinged position. Prior to exiting the bucket, members shall ensure the apparatus remains in P.T.O., the engine is running and the escape ladder side rails are raised.
B: NOTIFY the Incident Commander (transmitting an “Mayday” message after depressing the EAB) of the condition.
C: VERIFY all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness.
D: REMAIN standing in the bucket. All members should not crouch or sit.
A: Members may escape from the bucket by means of the escape ladder in the hinged position. Prior to exiting the bucket, members shall ensure the apparatus remains in P.T.O., the engine is running and the escape ladder side rails are raised.
B: NOTIFY the Incident Commander (transmitting an “Mayday” message after depressing the EAB) of the condition.
C:✔VERIFY all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket using the installed safety belt, life belt or personal harness.
D: REMAIN standing in the bucket. All members should not crouch or sit.
Explanation:
Tower Ladders Chap 3 sec 3.6
C is Correct.
A- Apparatus remains in PTO, the ENGINE IS SHUT DOWN.
B- Transmits an “Urgent.” Example - “Ladder 99 OV URGENT… the bucket is wedged.”
D – REMAIN LOW in the bucket. All members should immediately crouch, sit or otherwise remain low in the bucket to lower their center of gravity in anticipation of possible sudden, violent movements.
There are numerous hazards during a High Energy Line Break (HELB) in Steam Generating Plants. Which of the following is correct?
A: A high pressure steam leak will make verbal communications difficult.
B: Asbestos release. Asbestos pipe insulation can be found in the plant only.
C: Leaking steam will condense quickly filling the plant, but not obscuring vision.
D: A pinhole leak in a high pressure steam pipe, though clearly visible by the source, is capable of instantly cutting through a steel bolt.
.
A:✔A high pressure steam leak will make verbal communications difficult.
B: Asbestos release. Asbestos pipe insulation can be found in the plant only.
C: Leaking steam will condense quickly filling the plant, but not obscuring vision.
D: A pinhole leak in a high pressure steam pipe, though clearly visible by the source, is capable of instantly cutting through a steel bolt.
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures – Steam sec. 4.1
A is Correct.
B- Asbestos found in the plant, on pipes buried in the street and in buildings.
C – Obscures vision.
D- INVISIBLE near the source.
Ladder 180 is doing a school familiarization drill at a public school in Brooklyn. The principal informs the officer that they are an architectural barrier removal school (ABR) and there are several non-ambulatory students that attend the school. The officer goes over some of the FDNY’s guidelines for this situation with his firefighters. The officer was incorrect in which one statement?
A: The first officer to arrive shall immediately contact the principal or person in charge regarding the status and/or location of all non-ambulatory students for action and/or relay to the officer the officer in command upon their arrival.
B: For ABR schools, ensure that the exterior evacuation path of ambulatory students is in close proximity to the area in the vicinity adjacent to holding areas in which a tower ladder is expected to be positioned.
C: In the holding areas, window sills designated for removal shall be painted red, inside and outside with a sign attached to the outside, top window pane.
D: The holding area shall face on a street accessible to fire department apparatus.
A: The first officer to arrive shall immediately contact the principal or person in charge regarding the status and/or location of all non-ambulatory students for action and/or relay to the officer the officer in command upon their arrival.
B:✔For ABR schools, ensure that the exterior evacuation path of ambulatory students is in close proximity to the area in the vicinity adjacent to holding areas in which a tower ladder is expected to be positioned.
C: In the holding areas, window sills designated for removal shall be painted red, inside and outside with a sign attached to the outside, top window pane.
D: The holding area shall face on a street accessible to fire department apparatus.
Explanation:
B. For ABR schools, ensure that the exterior evacuation path of ambulatory students AVOIDS the area in the vicinity adjacent to holding areas in which a tower ladder is expected to be positioned.
YOU DON’T WANT AMBULATORY STUDENTS WALKING UNDERNEATH THE TL THAT IS REMOVING THE NON-AMBULATORY STUDENTS
AUC 277 4.1, 4.5, 6.1, 6.2
For a fire on an upper floor of a Brownstone, which of the following hoseline placements is incorrect?
A: The 1st hoseline is taken through the front door on the second (parlor) floor to the fire floor to extinguish the fire.
B: If the 2nd hoseline is not needed as a back up for the 1st hoseline, they should go to the floor above.
C: The 2nd hoseline stretched through the front door on the second (parlor) floor must back up the 1st hoseline.
D: If a 3rd hoseline is necessary, it will be stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander.
A: The 1st hoseline is taken through the front door on the second (parlor) floor to the fire floor to extinguish the fire.
B: If the 2nd hoseline is not needed as a back up for the 1st hoseline, they should go to the floor above.
C:✔The 2nd hoseline stretched through the front door on the second (parlor) floor must back up the 1st hoseline.
D: If a 3rd hoseline is necessary, it will be stretched as ordered by the Incident Commander.
Explanation:
Brownstones sec. 3.3
This is a recent update… the 2nd line, if not needed to backup the first line, should be stretched to the floor above.
You are working in Ladder 161 for the 9x6 tour, when you receive a ticket to response to a confirmed collapse of building. The IC assigns you to work with Rescue with void searches when you hear one long 3 seconds blast from an airhorn. What does that mean?
A: Operating companies should report to the Command Post for a briefing.
B: Evacuate the area.
C: Operations should cease/All quiet.
D: Resume Operations.
A: Operating companies should report to the Command Post for a briefing.
B: Evacuate the area.
C:✔Operations should cease/All quiet.
D: Resume Operations.
Explanation:
Collapse sec. 9.2 2nd Bullet.
C is Correct.
B – 3 Short blasts (1 second each).
D – 1 long and short blast.
Engine 59 and Ladder 30 responded to a report of fire in a 7 story Old Law Tenement. When they pulled into the block, they saw smoke issuing from the cornice so Engine 59’s Officer transmitted a 10-75. What is the correct procedure when smoke is seen issuing from a cornice upon arrival at a OLT fire?
A: Immediately open the cornice to relieve smoke from the cockloft.
B: Consider smoke from the cornice as proof of active cockloft fire and proceed with roof ventilation.
C: Recognize that smoke at the cornice does not confirm fire in the cockloft, and investigate further by checking ceiling returns or opening the ceiling below.
D: Cut a hole in the roof to vent the roof and cornice.
A: Immediately open the cornice to relieve smoke from the cockloft.
B: Consider smoke from the cornice as proof of active cockloft fire and proceed with roof ventilation.
C:✔Recognize that smoke at the cornice does not confirm fire in the cockloft, and investigate further by checking ceiling returns or opening the ceiling below.
D: Cut a hole in the roof to vent the roof and cornice.
Explanation:
Ladders 3 sec. 5.4.3A
C is Correct.
A- .Under no conditions should the cornice be opened for smoke.
B- Without investigation this cannot be taken as positive evidence that there is actually fire in the cockloft.
D- If still doubtful about the existence of fire in the cornice or cockloft, it can be examined by opening the ceiling below, or opening the returns if present. This is a quicker and easier operation than opening the roof.
Engine 233 and Ladder 176 respond to an odor of gas in a 4 story Rowframe. The caller is on the 3rd floor apartment 3B. Ladder 176 operated incorrectly in which of the following choices?
A: Ladder 176 found the leak and started venting the apartment because the levels were less than 80% LEL.
B: Ladder 176 kept the levels at less than 80% LEL and removed ignition sources since they were able to do it from an area not within the explosive range.
C: Ladder 176 noticed gas levels reach 80% of the LEL and they treated the affected area as a “Potential Blast Zone.”
D: Ladder 176 Natural Gas Meter displayed a reading when they entered the first floor and their inside team went directly to the caller’s apartment 3C.
A: Ladder 176 found the leak and started venting the apartment because the levels were less than 80% LEL.
B: Ladder 176 kept the levels at less than 80% LEL and removed ignition sources since they were able to do it from an area not within the explosive range.
C: Ladder 176 noticed gas levels reach 80% of the LEL and they treated the affected area as a “Potential Blast Zone.”
D:✔Ladder 176 Natural Gas Meter displayed a reading when they entered the first floor and their inside team went directly to the caller’s apartment 3C.
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures – Natural Gas sec. 3
D is Incorrect.
If the Natural Gas Meter displays any readings at the building entrance/first floor, the Ladder Company Inside Team should go directly to the basement/cellar to investigate. Do not delay by going to a caller on an upper floor.
It is important for firefighters to have a basic understanding of the chemistry of fire. Which one concept discussed is not entirely correct?
A: There are two modes of combustion, non-flaming and flaming. Non-flaming combustion occurs more slowly and at a lower temperature producing a smoldering glow in the material’s surface without flames.
B: The fire tetrahedron was created to explain flaming combustion.
C: Solids are converted into gas by vaporization and liquids are converted into gas by pyrolysis.
D: The law of heat flow specifies that heat always flows from a hot substance to a cold substance.
A: There are two modes of combustion, non-flaming and flaming. Non-flaming combustion occurs more slowly and at a lower temperature producing a smoldering glow in the material’s surface without flames.
B: The fire tetrahedron was created to explain flaming combustion.
C:✔Solids are converted into gas by vaporization and liquids are converted into gas by pyrolysis.
D: The law of heat flow specifies that heat always flows from a hot substance to a cold substance.
Explanation:
C. Solids are converted into gas by PYROLYSIS and liquids are converted into gas by VAPORIZATION.
NOTE “B”: THE FIRE TRIANGLE BEST ILLUSTRATES THE ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR NON-FLAMING COMBUSTION.
Training Bulletin Fire Dynamics 2.3.1, 2.4.2, 2.5.1, 2.7.1
One of the Roof Firefighter’s main responsibilities is performing initial vertical ventilation at fires, including Old Law Tenement fires. What is the incorrect statement about vertical ventilation at Tenement fires?
A: Initial vertical ventilation is venting of bulkheads, scuttles or skylights over stairwells and hallways.
B: If the Ladder Officer does not want initial vertical ventilations performed, the Roof Firefighter only forces the bulkhead door if a known life hazard is trapped inside the bulkhead, but the door must be closed immediately.
C: If the bulkhead door cannot be closed and controlled for any reason (e.g. victim removal, damaged door), immediately notify the Ladder Officer.
D: If the Ladder Officer does want initial vertical ventilation performed, the Roof Firefighter will force open the bulkhead door, if conditions are tenable, the member should reach in and probe the immediate area of the bulkhead for potential victims, then continue to ventilate the bulkhead and take additional vertical ventilation tactics, as needed.
A: Initial vertical ventilation is venting of bulkheads, scuttles or skylights over stairwells and hallways.
B:✔If the Ladder Officer does not want initial vertical ventilations performed, the Roof Firefighter only forces the bulkhead door if a known life hazard is trapped inside the bulkhead, but the door must be closed immediately.
C: If the bulkhead door cannot be closed and controlled for any reason (e.g. victim removal, damaged door), immediately notify the Ladder Officer.
D: If the Ladder Officer does want initial vertical ventilation performed, the Roof Firefighter will force open the bulkhead door, if conditions are tenable, the member should reach in and probe the immediate area of the bulkhead for potential victims, then continue to ventilate the bulkhead and take additional vertical ventilation tactics, as needed.
Explanation:
Ladders 3 sec. 3.2.6 #2
B is Incorrect
The Roof Firefighter forces the bulkhead door for potential victims. Its not just for a Known life hazard. The door must be closed immediately after the Roof Firefighter is finished probing.
Upon arrival at the scene of an operation, the first arriving satellite officer becomes the water resource officer. What is the priority for the water resource officer establishing communications with the Incident Commander?
A: Post Radio
B: HT Relay
C: Cell Phone
D: Field Communications Unit
A: Post Radio
B: HT Relay
C: Cell Phone
D:✔Field Communications Unit
Explanation:
TOUGH QUESTION BUT ANYTIME YOU SEE A “PRIORITY” WRITTEN HIGHLIGHT IT
AUC 274 3.6
Newer elevators have been installed all over NYC with electronics being a significant aspect of many of those systems. A cycling of the power on and off may be all that is needed to restore regular service to the elevator. If the elevator is a newer system, the officer may request a Power Cycle of the elevator. Power should be removed for approximately how long and then restored?
A: 30 seconds
B: 60 seconds
C: 2 minutes
D: 5 minutes
A: 30 seconds
B:✔60 seconds
C: 2 minutes
D: 5 minutes
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures – Elevators sec. 4.6
B is Correct
If this procedure does not work or the elevator becomes erratic, remove power again. Power will remain off for the remainder of the operation.
Engine 317 and Engine 275 responded 1st and 2nd due to a 3 ½ story fully involved Queen Anne Private Dwelling. The Engine companies acted incorrectly in which of the following choices?
A: Engine 317 dropped two handlines in front of the building and proceed to the hydrant.
B: Engine 317 operated on the exterior to knockdown fire extending up the siding prior to entering the building.
C: Engine 317 stretched and operated a 2 ½ into the 1st floor to extinguish the fire.
D: Engine 317 took the front of the building for ease of stretching multiple handlines.
A: Engine 317 dropped two handlines in front of the building and proceed to the hydrant.
B: Engine 317 operated on the exterior to knockdown fire extending up the siding prior to entering the building.
C: Engine 317 stretched and operated a 2 ½ into the 1st floor to extinguish the fire.
D:✔Engine 317 took the front of the building for ease of stretching multiple handlines.
Explanation:
Private Dwellings Chap 3 sec. 5.3 Maintain the front of the building accessible for a tower ladder placement
2 ½ handlines can be operated on a heavily involved 1st floor of a larger PD (Queen Anne).
During a foam handline operation, the ECC should provide what pressure to the eductor?
A: 100 psi
B: 150 psi
C: 200 psi
D: 250 psi
A: 100 psi
B: 150 psi
C:✔200 psi
D: 250 psi
Explanation:
Training Bulletin Foam Evolution 1 2.4
