Question 7:
During a fire in an 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 was 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. .
d
Question 15:
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
c 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.
Question 20:
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.
b 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 probin
Question 21:
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
Explanation:
TOUGH QUESTION BUT ANYTIME YOU SEE A “PRIORITY” WRITTEN HIGHLIGHT IT
Question 23:
Engine 317 and Engine 275 responded 1st and 2nd due to a 3 ½ story Queen Anne Private Dwelling with heavy fire on 1st and 2nd floor. 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: Not needed as a backup to Engine 317, Engine 275 stretched and operated a 2 ½ to the 2nd floor to extinguish the fire.
Explanation:
Private Dwellings Chap 3 sec. 5.3
D is Incorrect.
2 ½ handlines can be operated on a heavily involved 1st floor of a larger PD (Queen Anne). They should not be used above the 1st floor due to maneuverability.
Question 28:
Tower Ladder 13 and Aerial Ladder 43 operated 1st and 2nd Due at a top floor fire in an Old Law Tenement with only a rear fire escape. Which firefighter operated incorrectly?
A: Ladder 13 Roof Firefighter took the Life Saving Rope, 6’ Halligan Hook, and Halligan to the roof.
B: Ladder 43 Roof Firefighter took the saw to the roof and assisted Ladder 13 Roof Firefighter with venting the Roof.
C: Ladder 43 OV notified Ladder 43’s Officer that he was in position to VEIS the fire apartment.
D: Ladder 13 OV operated from the Tower Ladder basket for ventilation and Ladder 13 LCC remained on the pedestal.
c Explanation:
Ladders 3 sec. 3.5.2B
C is Incorrect
2nd Due OV notifies the 1st Due Officer operating in the Fire Apartment.
Question 30:
What statement regarding Places of Worship fire operations is correct?
A: When the initial attack is delayed, the fire may force an exterior fire attack, virtually conceding loss of the building and contents.
B: Tower Ladders should be placed directly in the front of the structure for access to the Rose Window.
C: 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 2 1/2”.
D: 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 1 3/4”.
Places of Worship sec. 5.1.7
A is Correct.
B- Tower Ladders should be placed near the front of the structure, in a “corner safe” area outside of the collapse danger zone.(Sec. 5.2.4)
C – Generally 1 ¾” (Sec. 6.1.3)
D – Generally 2 ½”(Sec. 6.1.2).
Question 39:
There are four common types of voids created at collapses. Which one is often the simplest for locating victims?
A: Pancake Collapse
B: V-Shaped Voids
C: Lean-to Voids
D: Individual Voids
Explanation:
Collapse sec. 11.4
A is Correct
D – Individual Voids are difficult to locate, for they occur at random depending on the layout of partitions and furniture.
Question 40:
Store fires in old law tenements can be challenging and often involve large amounts of combustible material. Which one of the following operations at a store fire in an OLT is not in accordance with FDNY SOPs?
A: A charged line must be ready after the store is ventilated.
B: Depending on the size of the fire area and the fire conditions encountered, the use of a 2 1/2” hoseline may be considered.
C: The first floor public hallway must be examined immediately to determine whether the means of egress for the occupants of the building is in danger from the store fire.
D: The first hoseline should be stretched to the store and a second hoseline stretched to the entrance hallway.
Explanation:
A. A charged line must be ready BEFORE the store is ventilated. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NO PLATE GLASS WINDOWS BE BROKEN WITHOUT A CHARGED LINE BEING READY.
Multiple Dwellings Ch 1 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.3.6
Question 33:
Wind-driven fires at private dwellings have increased in frequency in recent years. Which of the following is NOT a correct indicator that a private dwelling fire may be wind-impacted?
A: Environmental Indicators (noticeable wind present, trees swaying, flags waving).
B: Smoke exiting the structure horizontally and immediately lifting, clearing view of the building.
C: Visible fire in a window not venting out of the opening (orange glow).
D: Smoke and/or fire pulsating from an opening.
Question 31:
Ladder 9 responds to a stuck elevator in a 6 story building. The elevator car is stalled midway between the 4th and 5th floors. Power has been removed and the hoistway access has been gained on both floors. One of the passengers is unable to climb or assist significantly in their own removal. What is the safest and most effective strategy to remove this passenger?
A: Perform an Up and Out removal from the 5th floor.
B: Conduct a Down and Out removal from the 4th floor.
C: Initiate a Top Hatch removal using a telescoping ladder.
D: Wait for the elevator mechanic to drift the car to a landing.
Explanation:
Emergency Procedures – Elevators sec. 5.7.1–5.7.2, 5.9.1–5.9.3
B is Correct.
The most important priority in this removal is protecting against falls into the hoistway. If any gap exists, every precaution shall be taken to protect this gap. Consider placing the telescoping ladder across the hoistway opening to guard against accidental falls
Question 36:
At the beginning of the tour, the Officer of a 5 firefighter company gave the members their CFR assignments. Which of the following assignments are incorrect?
A: A - “Airway” – Carries oxygen bag
B: C - “Chauffeur” – Carries trauma bags.
C: D - “Documenter/Defib – Hooks up and operates defib
D: E - “Equipment” – Since the company rides with 5 FFs, this members carries additional equipment if needed.
Explanation:
CFRD Chap 2 sec. 2.1.
B is Incorrect.
C is for Checker.
The chauffeur stays with the apparatus.
