FDNY LT EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2024

Zone A / Channel 13 - correct answer The TAC "U" channel will allow the IC and designated members to communicate directly with police, Zone and Channel on FDNY HT All Battalion & Division vehicles - correct answer "Danger Do Not Enter" Tape is red with black lettering and is carried in? Have FAST unit provide additional egress route by removing window bars in front of building while maintaining unit integrity - correct answer At a private dwelling fire the IC can instruct the FAST team to take what action? Appliance valve, Interior Gas Riser valve, Individual Meter valve, Master Meter valve, Head of Service valve, Curb valve/Service valve & Main valve - correct answer The priority order of shutting down gas valve? Forward a report detailing the full particulars to the Chief of Operations - correct answer At a fire when a member has information from a credible source indicating the location of a life hazard and takes individual action the IC should? Only a Command Chief - correct answer Who can request the response of a Collapse Portable On Demand Storage (PODS) unit? 3 feet 7 feet & 5 feet - correct answer Generally according to the Incident Command System, the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from _ to _ with _ being ideal? Uncoupled/Opened - correct answer Upon taking up from Large Caliber Stream operations with the Tower Ladder drains on the main waterway should be opened while the boom is elevated. Supply lines at gated inlet should be __ and the gates __. 9 Feet - correct answer When hoisting a portable ladder to the roof is a building, the bowline knot is tied __ from the end of the rope, with one foot end tail. 12" - correct answer During Satellite operations, when the main size is less than ___ (common to many hydrants found in the Jamaica Water Supply System) it is recommended that a 2nd hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water. Orange or Blue - correct answer When operating at a hybrid vehicle emergency never cut any high voltage cable which could be what colors? a full first alarm assignment is required. It is also advisable to call for additional engine and ladder - correct answer At a rowframe fire operation, when a floor is fully involved in fire from the front to the rear, what assignment is needed? 75 feet - correct answer The minimum safe operating distance for applying water on a live 138 kV electrical component at a Con Ed facility using a stream of less than 30 degree fog is? Space Joist - correct answer What is another name for a composite truss? Start a trench cut where they see the necessity for it. Immediate notification to the Incident Commander of the operation is mandatory. - correct answer At a taxpayer fire, the Roof Sector Supervisor can? Resources Unit Leader - correct answer At a fire in a high rise office building, the Planning Section Chief supervises this unit? Lobby Control Unit, Communications Unit, High Rise Support Unit, Systems Control Unit,Rehabilitation Unit and all activities supporting the incident. - correct answer At a fire in a high rise office building the Logistics Section Chief supervises these units? Resources Unit - correct answer At a fire in a high rise office building the Logistics Section Chief does not supervise? 65 - 75 degrees - correct answer The climbing angle for a ground ladder is approximately ___ -____ degrees Channel 10 - correct answer To facilitate communications at CFR and non-fire emergencies members can switch to which channel when use of channel 1 is impractical? Straight Ladder length marked on each end of each rail within 12 inches of the end of ladder. Unit designation marked within 18 inches of each butt. - correct answer Numerical length designation on straight portable ladders? Unit designation? Extension Ladder length marked within 12 inches on butt end only of each rail of bed ladder. Unit designation marked within 18 inches of each butt end. - correct answer Numerical length designation on extension ladders? Unit designation? Ladder placement at Window - Tip shall be level with the window sill - correct answer Ladder Placement: Placed at a window? Ladder placement at a roof - Tip shall be at least 2 feet above the roof or parapet - correct answer Ladder Placement: Placed at a roof? Ladder placement along side fire escape on a building wall - Tip shall be 1 to 3 feet above the fire escape railing. - correct answer Ladder Placement along side a fire escape on a building wall? Ladder Placement against a fire escape - Tip shall be slightly above the fire escape railing - correct answer Ladder Placement against a fire escape? Collapsible Ladders - up to 300 lbs load Roof, straight and extension ladders (26' or less) - up to 509 lbs load Extension Ladders (27' to 35') - up to 600 lbs - correct answer Ladder Load Capacities Marine Ladders are painted black except for hooks and for 18" at the base of each beam which are painted white with the length of ladder and unit ID on exterior of each beam - correct answer What color are Marine 12' & 20' portable hook ladder with wood beams? Fire and Ice designated with suffix " I " on response ticket. Reminder only a Chief officer can order application of FireIce Units. Reminder only members trained in FireIce can utilize equipment in operations. - correct answer What designation is used on response ticket for Fire & Ice? Fire Ice Operating pressure at nozzle shall be between 60 & 100 psi. - correct answer What is the optimal operating pressure at the nozzle? Member at nozzle should start operating at safe standoff distance of 50 feet. After establishing adequate gel solution a minimum safe distance is 25 feet. - correct answer Initial Operating distance at a FireIce operation? Once operating has been established with adequate gel solution minimum safe distance? Direct stream of FireIce to fall approximately 1 foot in front of manhole opening. When done with operation flush nozzle with fresh water for a minimum of 30 seconds. - correct answer What is the distance of FireIce with the direct stream fall before the manhole? How long to flush FireIce contents from nozzle after completion of operation? Fill Fuel Tank, check response lights, sirens and air horns, Non-Response Lights, purge air tanks and seat belts. Other than rig headlights contact fleet services. - correct answer What is Routine maintenance with care of apparatus the responsibility of Company Commander at the beginning each tour immediately after 900 & 1800 roll call? When Chains are applied, apparatus must not exceed 30 MPH. Reminder: Discretion of officer to apply snow chains Reminder: For any reason except while responding to a Fire or Emergency if link of chain breaks apparatus must stop immediately and remove broken or loose links - correct answer What is the maximum speed of an apparatus with snow chains? Location of snow chains: Single Rear Axle Apparatus (pumper/tiller) Chains on rear axle outer drive wheels both side 2-2 sides Dual Rear Axle Apparatus (TL/Rearmount Aerials/Rescues) Chains on all rear outer drive wheels 4 chains - correct answer Where are the location of snow chains on apparatus? Vehicle recovery Straps, maximum weight of vehicle to be recovered can't exceed 20,000 lbs. EMS ambulances and Battalion vehicles are within 20,000 lbs, Engines and Ladders exceed 20,000 lbs. Reminder:never attach straps to front or rear bumper Reminder: Recovery from front preferred method - correct answer What is the weight limit for use of recovery straps? Members shall maintain a 35' Saftey Zone around the strap when it is being used. Reminder: If stuck vehicle is ambulance with a patient, the patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to vehicle strap use. - correct answer What is the Saftey Zone distance for members when the vehicle straps are being used? Brownstone have approximately 2 - 3 feet in height in cockloft space with roof pitched to the rear - correct answer What is the height of the cockloft in a Brownstone? Special call extra Engine and Ladder for 2 floors of fire. Reminder: Transmit 2nd Alarm for heavy fire in the cellar and basement. - correct answer What is the alarm assignment for two floors of fire in a Brownstone? The Collision Report is a CD-19 and sent to Saftey Command for all FDNY Collisions and Incidents. Reminder: CD-19 forwarded by the apparatus operator/officer within 96 hours of apparatus collision/incident - correct answer What is the proper report for Apparatus Collision? Who gets the report? Apparatus Collision is when apparatus strikes or is struck by a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or strikes a fixed object. - correct answer What constitutes an FDNY apparatus collision? Apparatus fire, damage to apparatus by unusual occurrence(tree limb), discovery of damage during routine inspection, damage to civilian vehicle caused by a properly parked apparatus operating at alarm, MUD and inspection activities, properly parked apparatus struck by another apparatus and Allegation that FDNY vehicle caused damage to civilian vehicle or property - correct answer What constitutes an FDNY apparatus incident? MV-104 Required for: a collision resulting in death or personal injury, a collision causing damage over $1000 to property of any one person or where dollar amount of damage can't be estimated Reminder: MV-104 sent to DMV within 10 days and to Saftey Command in 96 hours Reminder:MV-104 the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in collision - correct answer What are the parameters for an MV-104 Report? Aerial 100 feet / Tower Ladder 75 Feet - correct answer What are the height limitations of Aerial & Tower Ladder? Distance from objective, Aerial 25 to 35 feet, Tower Ladder 32 Feet - correct answer What is the distance from the objective for the Aerial & Tower Ladder? Lined up objective for Aerial = Center of the turntable Tower Ladder = Basket - correct answer What is lined up with objective for Aerial and Tower Ladder? Weight Capacity for Aerial Ladder 250lbs & Weight Capacity for Tower Ladder 1000lbs - correct answer What is the weight capacity for Aerial or Tower Ladder used as a High Point Anchor for Confined Space? Initially the 1st Tower Ladder should be the only unit in front of building collapse. Subsequent TLs should be position to protect different exposure. AerIal kept in secondary Staging Area - correct answer What is the ladder position in a collapse operation? Tower Ladder should be positioned in front of the building in preference to conventional aerials for use of the heavy stream. Reminder: Exception if fire on 2nd floor of 2 story taxpayer emphasis must be given to the need for an aerial ladder for roof ventilation - correct answer What is the ladder position in a Taxpayer Fire? Aerial: LCC shall remain in the vicinity of the turntable until it is evident that aerial ladder will not be needed Aerial: LCC should remain on the turntable when members have entered the building by aerial ladder and are in precarious position Tower Ladder: When ever TL operation in progress the pedestal must be staffed - correct answer When must the turntable & pedestal be staffed? Confined Space: When Aerial/Tower Ladder used in high point anchor all personnel must be removed from turntable/pedestal and engine shut off to prevent accidental movement AUC 338: When applying water from a TL to electrical equipment at a Con-Ed facility all members are removed from the apparatus - correct answer What are the exceptions of personnel no being on the turntable/pedestal during an operation? Place Automatic Transmission in Neutral Engage Maxi Break Move Front Brake Lock Switch to the On position. Front Brake Light will illuminate Open Red Cover for PTO Control Switch and flip to Up position. PTO light will illuminate Apparatus in PTO - correct answer How do u activate Power Take Off? (PTO) Stabilizers require a clearance of 5' 2" for full horizontal extension Reminder: Extend and lower the inboard stabilizer (working side) first Reminder: Activate high idle switch to assist in faster operation. - correct answer What is the required clearance for Stabilizers full horizontal extension? Move the Stabilizer Control Handel toward the Out/Down position until the stabilizer is fully extended horizontally and beginning to lower to the ground Ground Stabilizer pads MUST be used at all times to help disperse the weight of apparatus over a larger area Ensure the Green Stabilizer Down indicator light is illuminated Both Stabilizer Down Indicator Lights must be illuminated before aerial can be operated - correct answer Notes Extending & Lowering Stabilizers When ground is not level and the apparatus is leaning, start with stabilizer on the lowest side first. If the inboard stabilizer (working side) is also the high side it must fully extend horizontally and then lowered the distance necessary to level the apparatus for a safe operation. - correct answer What is the Exception of Extending & Lowering the Stabilizers? The guide fire fighter should remain in position until the outrigger is fully lowered on the operators blind side. Reminder when operating a 75' Tower Ladder a 6' hook can be utilized to determine that the outriggers will clear obstructions Reminder: Method can not be used for 95' Tower Ladder cause they need a clearance of 6'8" - correct answer How long should the guide fire fighter remain with the Tower Ladder Apparatus? The preferred placement of manual pins for outriggers shall be the the lowest hole available once extended. The preferred placement of manual pins for jacks shall be the highest slot available once extended - correct answer What are the preferred placement of Manual Pins got outriggers and jacks? The number of fire fighters operating in the bucket should be limited to two.. Reminder Bucket railings are NOT substantial part of bucket and shall NOT be used as a substantial object when tying off Reminder: Ensure proper use of installed Saftey Belt or Life Belt/Personal Harness secures to substantial part of bucket being bucket posts or waterway prior to raising boom from bedded position - correct answer How many firefighters can operate in a TL bucket? Test of the intercom system shall be made each tour and the initial stages of placing Tower Ladder into operation. Reminder: Reference point is always the pedestal not the bucket position. Reminder: The boom must be returned to its original position, turntable arrows markings align before outriggers are bedded - correct answer When do u test communications system between the bucket and pedestal? The explosive range for natural gas emergency is 5% to 15% Reminder: Gas is significantly lighter than air (LPG is 1 1/2 to 2 times heavier / CO is slightly lighter) - correct answer What is an explosive range depending on natural gas emergency mixture? Non-toxic, colorless, odorless, mercaptan added to hive rotting smell Reminder: Ignition under goes rapid increase in volume, if confined pressure creates explosive force - correct answer What are the descriptive characteristics of natural gas? Con Ed main valves have ID numbers on tags inside of valve cover Reminder: Low pressure 1/4 psi, usually don't have valve Reminder: High Pressure Mains are steel, Medium & Low pressure can be steel, plastic and cast iron - correct answer How are the IDs of Con Ed main valves? NC on tag near meter, indicates no curb valve EFV stamped on tag near the meter means excess flow valve exists on service pipe - correct answer What does NC & EFV mean? Nat Grid main valve have ID number stamped on North side of the collar under the cover Reminder: FDNY are not permitted to shut down main valves Reminder: FDNY is authorized to shut curb valve/service valve as a last resort and must be done in consult with Utility Company. - correct answer How are the IDs of Nat Grid main valve? Major Gas Emergency are : 10% LEL or greater Inside or Outside 20% LEL elevated gas readings in an invented (subsurface) manhole or sewer Gas leaking or present inside of a VOID or Wall Gas migrating into a building from an Outside source Gas leaking inside a structure and control valve inoperable or can it be located Gas Present in two or more Subsurface Structures ( manhole/sewer) - correct answer What are Major Gas Emergencies? Marked with Red "Danger Do Not Enter" tape and announce over HT and Department Radio Reminder: if any readings are 80% LEL or greater, the opportunity to shut power has expired. Reminder:If unable to locate the source of leak, do not shut power - correct answer What tape do u use to mark outside potential blast zone at subsurface leaks? 10-75 and 10-80 Code 1 specifying major gas emergency Reminder: Main mission to insure no major leak, secondary is mitigating - correct answer What is the response policy for major gas emergency? HT, Gas Detector, Gas Meter, FDNY issued Flash light Reminder: Gas Detector: determines location of gas leak and is superior tool for locating leaks Reminder: Gas Meter determines the amount of gas present in area, superior tool to identify areas where it is no longer safe to operate - correct answer What FDNY intrinsically safe equipment? The best practice is to measure readings at location high in the middle of the room of suspected leak, this %LEL to be reported to IC Reminder if natural gas displays on meter upon entering building while proceeding to reported location, 1st ladder inside team proceed directly to basement/cellar area - correct answer What is the best practice for LEL reading? Appliance Valve, Interior Gas Riser, Individual Meter Valve, Master Meter Valve, Head of Service Valve, Curb/Service Valve - correct answer What is the priority order of Gas Valve Closure? 2 1/2 hose line & LCS are appropriate for defensive positions All lines, apparatus & appliances should be positioned outside the Potential Blast Zone Do not extinguish fire if it ignites Avoid operating in excavation Cool adjacent structures Fog stream should not be used to dissipate natural gas venting outside of a building Charged fog hose line may be used to protect workers placing a plug or operating clamp - correct answer Used of hose lines at gas emergency? Few members as possible in Blast Zone Forcible Entry for KNOWN life only Do not use conventional forcible entry not permitted (axe striking hallagan) Use stairs, not elevators, no elevators to be used in Potential Blast Zone in HRFPMD Venting windows & doors as they are passed, permissible if doing so will not delay evacuation - correct answer What conditions for Rapid Evacuation of Gas Emergency? Sewer Covers - FDNY can remove with approval of Chief on-scene Electrical Manhole Covers - FDNY can remove if round, requested by on-scene utility worker & chief approves & cover found free of stray voltage by on-scene utility cordon off area Do Not Remove Electrical Covers - if rectangular, square, manhole fire nearby, smoke or arching inside or any doubt - correct answer What are rules on venting subsurface structures? Communicates on VHF, UHF, 700 & 800 MHZ Holds IDs of last 15 transmissions Encryption capability of channels 9 & 10 2 Watts (low power) on HT-1 & HT-3 / 5 Watts on other channels - correct answer Features of HT APX8000XE Radio? Pressing the Home Button for 2 seconds (long press) returns radio to Zone A / Channel 1 Reminder:A power up test radio will return to Last Channel and Zone selected when radio was on when it was powered off no matter what position the channel selector knob is on - correct answer How can u get back to Zone A / HT Channel 1 Solid Red - HT is Transmitting Blinking Red (While Transmitting) - indicates low battery condition Blinking Red (While Not Transmitting) - HT is in the Emergency Mode Solid Amber - Receiving a regular transmission Blinking Amber - Receiving a SECURED transmission - correct answer What are the LED indicators on the HT? There are 5 mic total, 4 on front and 1 on back Reminder-Pause 1/2 second after press PTT button before transmitting Reminder-30 Second Time Out Timer, short warning tone at 26 Seconds, continuous tone at 30 Seconds - correct answer How many mics on Remote Speaker Mic? Hold LED light for 2 seconds to turn off and on, will automatically activate when EA button is depressed Reminder: High Visibility LED on Remote Speaker Mic illuminates 18.5 lumens at 120 degrees - correct answer How long do you have to hold High Visibility LED to activate and turn off? Checked, inspected, maintained immediately after 900 Roll Call, 1800 Roll Call and after each use - correct answer When do u inspect Handie Talkie? Steady Green - Fully Charged Flashing Green - Trickle Mode charge is at 90% or better Steady Red - in Rapid Charge Mode Flashing Red - Not Charging / Reinsert Flashing Amber - battery is too hot/too cold and waiting to charge/ Reinsert - correct answer What are the battery charging colors? Officer on Duty must immediately make the following notifications: Radio Shops via email FDOC via email and telephone Admin Battalion Admin Division Notification must include Unit & Position RT-2 shall state "Radio Missing" Lost or Stolen HT - Requires FS-112R to be filled out, this is forwarded to Deputy at incident or if not at an incident forward to Deputy in Administration - correct answer What is the procedure for missing, lost or stolen Radios? HT Channels 9 & 10 are strapped/encryption always HT-9 / TAC SEC (Tactical) HT-10 / CMD SEC (Command) Reminder:Encrypted Channels can only be monitored on the Portable EFAS - correct answer What Channels are Strapped-Encryption Always? Citywide Fire 3 (Zone C/ Fire Dispatch is primary encrypted dispatch channel Citywide Fire 4 (Zone C/ Fire Dispatch) is the secondary dispatch channel Reminder: to activate encryption turn concentric switch at the base of the channel selector knob from off to on - correct answer What is the encrypted dispatch channels that are not strapped and are not always encrypted? For Spare Radios you call Administrative Division, prepare RT-2 Unusual occurrence report only for excessive damage Transmit from spare HT to another unit HT to check ID on channels 1,2 and 9 - correct answer Who do you call for a spare radio? Incendiary Fire - Designation given by Fire Marshall Suspicious Fire - Designation given by an IC - correct answer What are two Arson Fire designations given by the Fire Marshall & IC? If no owner can be found at a car fire give dispatcher (MMLL) Make, Model, License Plate & Location. - correct answer What information for a car fire if it's other than a 10-23 or 10-41 Code 3? Floor char, low burn marks on walls, doors char in broken patterns or circle burns on floor, low burn w deep char heavy body of fire with little contents. Arsonist burns on forehead, cheeks, under chin and nose absence of V-pattern, perpendicular burns on walls - correct answer What are accelerant indicators? Can only be crossed-approval of assigned Fire Marshal and or Chief of Operations - correct answer Who can assign a Fire Line? Pugilistic position, signs of CO in blood, Pink to Cherry Red Lips, eyelids or skin. Soot in or around the nose or mouth Internal explosion beveling of the bone from internal to the external - correct answer What are signs that is was Not Arson? One gallon metal can - New Paint Can - top must be tamped securely into place immediately Clean glass jar with tightly fitting lid if new can not available Avoid plastic containers Plastic bag in emergency new heavy gauge used in Pairs place into first bag, tie place into second bag tie closed ASAP place in a can or jar - correct answer How do u collect evidence & preservation in order of preference? May be exact point or general area as when accelerant is used The fire cause is found at the point of origin Ceiling damage may help locate the point of origin V-Pattern burns (upward & outward) usually point towards the point of origin Heavy smoke stains remote from POO indicate slow fire build up Light smoke stains close to POO indicate rapid fire buildup Small crazing (cracking) of glass-intense & rapid feat build up found closer to POO Large crazing(cracking) of glass - slow heat build up found remote from POO - correct answer What is point of origin? (POO) Steam at Generating Plants can have pressure as high as 2000 PSI, Temperatures can reach 900 degrees. Buried Steam Supply piping can have 170 PSI and temperatures at 350 degrees - correct answer What are measurements if steam at generating plants & Buried Supply Piping and Supplied Buildings? Hazmat Incident Reminder: Vent pipe with a blue stripe on top indicates steam is a result of a water leak - correct answer Classification of HELB High Energy Line Break in generating plant? If possible wait for ConEd steam personnel In an EMERGENCE members can shut the Inside Service Valve that is labeled and sealed Once steam valve is shut - do not reopen it Shutoff located outside - FDNY members should not attempt to shut this valve, this valve should only be shut by Con Ed - correct answer What actions should u take in a steam control room filled with pipes? Class 1: Fireproof Structure Class 2: Fire-Protected Structure Class 3: Non-Fireproof Structure Class 4: Wood Frame Structure Class 5: Metal Structure Class 6: Heavy Timber Structure - correct answer What are the Classes of Building Construction? 1 Long Blast (3 Seconds)=Cease Ops/All Quiet 3 Short Blasts (1 sec. each)=Evacuate Area 1 Long & 1 Short Blast=Resume Operation - correct answer What are the three air horn signals for evacuation? Operation Sidewalk or ordered by Chief of Operations - correct answer All fire safety education programs are exempt from a 10-51 signal, except in which two incidents? Up to 2nd Grade = 1 Adult to 4 Kids 3rd Grade to 4th Grade = 1 Adult to 15 Kids 5th Grade & Over = 1 Adult to 30 Kids Scout Troop = 1 Adult to 20 Kids Reminder:Visits shall be no more than One Hour & Between the hours of 0900 & 1700 - correct answer What are appropriate age group supervision ratio for kids to adults for firehouse visits? Units OOS for approximately hour and half Reminder Visits to firehouse are not to be scheduled during BISP periods, hydrant inspections, scheduled training activities or any other period designated by Chief of Operations. No more than one Fire Saftey education function may be assigned to a unit during a tour. - correct answer How long can units performing fire Saftey Education functions can be placed OOS by the Bureau of Operations? Two Weeks Reminder:Units will remain in service during firehouse visit Open Firehouses: Selected Firehouse will be open to the public for a two hour period as designated by the Bureau of Operations & Units will remain in service. One Officer or One Firefighter will be assigned from Division to remain in the firehouse and assist with the event - correct answer How much time is required for individual members who voluntarily conduct fire Saftey education presentations may request guidance from Fire Saftey Education Unit? NYPD, FDNY EMS Supervisor & Ambulance - correct answer Who do u request from dispatcher upon a units interaction with a child that suspects to have suffered or will suffer abuse or maltreatment as a result of the acts or omissions of a child's parent or guardian? When this scenario below happens its a warning sign evident at a private dwelling fire it indicates that the probability of collapse significantly increased - correct answer The presence of smoke pushing at the floor line on the outside of a building may be an indication of a fire in a Trussloft. Orange & Red - Rectangle Yellow - Round - correct answer As a general rule voice and flight data recorders are located in the rear of the fuselage of the aircraft. The recorders are what colors? The officer shall review the response printout for additional information If after rechecking the information provided no patient is found, the Officer shall verify the Information with the dispatcher After re-verification of the dispatch information the responding Company shall attempt to contact neighbors - correct answer Engine 99 goes 10-84 at an EMS Box. After a complete search of the area in question, no patient found. What following actions should be taken? Tower Ladder, Aerial Ladder & Portable Ladder - correct answer Physically cutting and opening the roof is usually not considered an initial operation at peaked roof private dwelling fires. When required however it is normally assigned to the second arriving ladder company. When accessing a leaked roof the order of preference? 10 seconds - correct answer When the Pak-Tracker receives a signal from a PASS device that has been in full-alarm_____ the receiver will emit a 2-tone audible alarm and the LCD display will show the SCBA's identity (unit and member assignment and relative signal strength. All engine companies assigned to Staten Island - correct answer A knowledgeable officer should know which unit carries two Indian Pumps four Fire brooms and 1" Forestry Hose? A: When both stabilizers are properly in place, both STABLIZER DOWN green lights will be illuminated B: Stabilizer jack pads shall be placed under the area where the stabilizers come in contact with the ground D: Wheel chocks should be placed to prevent movement of apparatus. Carry one set of chocks on each side of apparatus E: Place inboard side of the apparatus not more than 35' from the building C:Manual safety pins must be placed in the highest hole possible in the stablers - correct answer When placing an Aerial Ladder into operation, all of the following precautions should be taken. A: A fully charged battery will supply approximately 5 hours of continuous operation. B: After 3.5 hours of usage, the digital readout will slowly flash "LO batt". This is an indication that approximately 90 minutes of battery life remains. C: If a slowly flashing "LO batt" is displayed, the battery shall be swapped at the conclusion of the operation. D:When 10 minutes of battery life remains, the digital readout will flash "LO batt" rapidly and the battery shall be swapped with the replacement in the carry case as soon as possible. This can be done while water is flowing - correct answer The senior chauffeur of Engine 100 was incorrect in which statement made regarding the digital in-line pressure gauge? Green - correct answer When EFAS starts, it is programmed to automatically download the latest version of the Spare Radio Database. This will be indicated in the bottom center of the task bar in what color letters SOC Compressor Unit - correct answer What unit carries extension hoses and other equipment that can be used to supplement the operation of the Con Ed vacuum truck? B:The patient's age need not be entered if the date of birth is documented. - correct answer Which of the following is incorrect in reference to filling out a PCR? Daily - correct answer All levels of command shall access the computer injury reporting system (CIRS) _____ to provide any required review/recommendations Atmospheric monitoring Structural assessment Shoring - correct answer At an under river rail operation, all of the following assignments would require SOC units and/or SOC Support Ladder Companies B- Burnt almonds Hydrogen Cyanide C- Musky hay Phosgene D- Bleach Ammonia - correct answer Which chemical agent has no odor? Yellow - correct answer The MET-L-X handheld extinguisher may be used on Class D (combustible metal) fires and can be identified by the ______ label affixed to the extinguisher which states "MET-L-X FOR CLASS D (or symbol) FIRES ONLY." Their company, position, and name in red in both the "Radio" and Mayday" areas - correct answer What will be displayed on the EFAS screen when a member activates their EAB? 1. Fire Suppression 2. Structural Evacuation 3. CBRN/Haz-Mat decontamination 4. Search and Rescue 5. CBRN/Haz-Mat Life Saftey Operations 6. Arson investigation 7. Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Care - correct answer What are the core competencies of the functional areas of expertise for a FDNY? PTUHEARD Public Health Emergency Telecommunications Utilities Haz-Mat/CBRN (Not Suspected Terrorism OT Crime) Aviation Incident Rail Incident Disaster - correct answer Unified Command with overall incident management responsibility will be established for multi-agency incidents are? ABC FEEDS Auto Extrication (1st to Arrive) Boat in Distress (1st to Arrive) Confined Spaces Fire Elevator Incident or Emergency Entrapment/Impalement Downed Tree Structural Collapse - correct answer Single Command structure, the Incident Commander Smokey responsible within the confines of his or her authority are Staffing Level A - Group 1,2,3 staffed with 5 FFs, Group 4 at four or five FFs Staffing Level B - Group 1 & 2 staffed with 5 FFs, Group 3 & 4 at four or five FFs Staffing Level C - Group 1 staffed with 5 FFs, Group 2,3,4 at four or Five FFs - correct answer What are the three staffing levels in the FDNY? Designed for use on doors that open inward and has been used on sliding elevator doors Reminder:Not to be used as an auto extrication tool. Locate tool midway between knob and lock - correct answer What type of doors does the Rabbit Tool open? The pump is designed to operate in the horizontal position but may be used vertically if the hose is face down Reminder:NEVER attempt to grasp a leaking hose under pressure, the force of escaping hydraulic fluid could cause serious injury - correct answer Can the rabbit tool be used in multiple directions? Atmospheric hazards & physical hazards, atmosphere hazards are the most deadly accounting for 65% of all confined space death - correct answer What are two main categories of potential hazards in a confined space? Asphyxiant, Toxic and Explosive Reminder all members entering any class brines space must be breathing air from SCBA at all times until atmosphere is verified safe - correct answer Three types of Atmospheric hazards are? Rescue & Squad are trained in complex confined space entries SOC Support Ladders are trained in "line of sight" confined space rescue - correct answer What companies are trained in confined space rescue should attempt entry? Within 7 days without the members signature or narrative - correct answer FF Smith was taken to hospital from the scene of a 2nd alarm at 394 Elder Lane after falling off ladder. The member broke his ankle and is expected to make full recovery. When does his CD-72 need to be initiated and submitted? 10 & 50 - correct answer A knowledgeable officer should know that the transport Index (TI) of a package should not exceed ______ mR/hr and the total TI of a vehicle's shipment may not exceed ____ mR/hr. 15 Feet the minimum distance on live 138kv electrical components for 30 degree or greater fog stream 75 Feet minimum distance on live 138kv electrical components for all straight streams and fog streams less than 30 degrees 25 Feet minimum distance on live 345kv electrical components for 30 degrees or greater fog streams 125 Feet minimum distance on live 345kv components for all straight streams and fog streams less than 30 degrees - correct answer What are the distances of a Tower Ladder applying water on a Con Edison Facility? Burnt Almonds - correct answer Which smell corresponds to Cyanogen Chloride? Circular Pattern of 300 feet - correct answer Your unit responds to an overt Biological release. You correctly make the initial exclusion zone using a ________. The Post Radio should be fully charged weekly (whether used or not) and after use for at least 8 hours The battery provides sufficient wattage for 7 hours when using the 10/10/80 formula (10% receive, 10 % transmit, 80% stand by) Power out put is 45 Watts, Transmission wattage decreases as battery drains The battery provides sufficient wattage for 4 hours if operation when using 20% transmit, 20% receive 60% standby - correct answer The following are four points about the Post Radio? 24 full turns clockwise (Long Island City) - correct answer Dispatchers receive multiple calls about a leak from the buckeye pipeline. First due units confirm the leak to dispatch a 2nd alarm is transmitted. The IC starts blurting out numbers concerning the manual shut off valves for the shippers line. The IC was correct in which one? The Void has been searched and a dead victim remains inside - correct answer Members of SOC, operating at a collapse see a V that is circled with a horizontal line through it. They know this void means? 2nd due ladder company - correct answer The Chief in charge of a fire on the 10th floor of a 20 story fireproof multiple dwelling it is necessary to deploy a WCD Wind Control Device) to control fire. Which member is responsible to coordinate this evolution? Does not see thru glass or plastic The average field of view of the TIC is approximately 50 Degrees The focal point of the TIC is approximately 3 feet from camera lens Beginning at the ceiling level and using a side to side scanning motion slowly working toward the floor - correct answer When operating the Department Issues thermal imaging camera a knowledgeable Lt. would know 4 basic points are? The fast pak is not equipped with a vibra-alert or heads-up display. The only way to monitor the air pressure is the cylinder gauge The 5 foot high pressure hose will equalize air in both cylinders in approximately 60 secs Quickly examine and remove any visible debris. If UAC is Impacted or Blocked with debris use one of the low pressure methods The Fast-Pac assigned to the FAST Unit shall not be deployed to provide an air supply to non-FDNY members - correct answer What are four correct statements about the Fast Pak? Abscence of a V pattern COULD mean an accelerant was used Large crazing indicates remoteness from the point of origin and a relatively slow heat build up Heavy smoke stains remote from the point of origin usually indicate a rapid build up of fire Checkered glass usually results from water being applied to heated glass and indicates the windows was still in place when FFs operated at fire - correct answer Arson and signs indicating a suspicious fire? Each Monday during 9x6 tour - correct answer Company commanders shall arrange to test the operation of all motors and pumps is special unit apparatus when? 35 to 40 feet - correct answer The discharge range of AFFF extinguisher is ? 24 hrs & 72 hrs - correct answer Upon receipt of complaint, Company Commanders should have these complaints investigated within _____ and completed within ____. (F-A-I-R) Fire, Air, Immediate Medical Care, Removal Reminder when 1st arriving at the downed FF depress your EAB on HT and give the IC information on downed FF, reset EAB and then asses FAIR - correct answer Members of Squad 41 were drilling on unconscious fire fighter removal and proper procedures to be taken upon reaching the downed member. The proper order of concern is as follows? Probationary Firefighters Development Program Group via email - correct answer If a probie fails their 20 question quiz three times , they get locked out and require the officer to contact? Volunteer Parametics - correct answer Engine 99 responds to a report of "pedestrian struck" on the Grand Concourse. When they arrive they find 4 patients that were struck by an out of control car. EMTs from a fire department ambulance and volunteer paramedics are already on scene. Soon after ESU arrived on scene. Who is in charge of all patient care decisions at this scene? Squad - yellow Battalion Spare - Orange Marine - Green MSU Spare - Black Background - correct answer What are the colors for the Pressure Reducer Assembly on all SCBAs for the following Units? Squad, Battalion Spare, Marine & MSU Spare? Technical Decon Task Force 55 - correct answer If Decon Engine 20, SOC Support Ladder 41 with their support vehicle and Battalion 55 are assigned to respond as part of a "Technical Decon Task Force" they will designated as? Special Call extra engine and truck - correct answer You are the Lt. of Engine 350 arriving 1st due for fire out the windows of on the 5th and 6th floor Old Law tenement. You would be most correct to transmit? Place your aerial ladder to the roof then use it for venting windows. After window ventilation is complete you return it to the roof - correct answer You are the 1st due chauffeur of Ladder 32 an aerial ladder arriving at a top floor fire in an H-Type Multiple Dwelling you would be correct to? Battalion, Division picks up OOS Pak - correct answer When a Mask or Fast Pak go out of service, where do u get spare? Shall forward a report to the Chief of Personnel with Relevant Information within one week after suspension or revocation - correct answer Members whose drivers license has been suspended or revoked should? Must inform the civilian they may file a notice of claim by calling the comptrollers office. The officer on duty must make a journal entry of allegation. Al reports required by regulations must be forwarded CD-19 - correct answer When a civilian alleges that the Department is responsible for an accident the officer? Employee Name, Company & Nature of work write marks in Journal with Blue or Black Pen - correct answer How do Private Contractor working in quaters enter or leave quarters mark in the journal? Red Pen Reminder: Following Every Roll Call, the on duty officer shall conduct an Exchange of Information with all on duty members. Flagging Column EI - correct answer What type of pen do Civilian Employees of the Department must make entries in their own handwriting? Pages 500 running backward to 498 - correct answer What pages in the Company Journal are set aside for Chiefs Visits? All Training Sessions are on pages 495 - 497 Reminder: All entries made by House Watchman shall be in blue or black ink Reminder: All entries by other members shall be made in Red Ink - correct answer What pages in the Company Journal are set aside for all training sessions? page 494, Reminder: Company Journal shall have a 20 year retention period - correct answer In quarters where Battalion Depot (Mask Cylinders) is located on page? Inside front cover Reminder: No lines shall be left blank between entries FDNY Units shall not shut down a city water main unless specifically requested by NYC Department of Environmental Protection - correct answer Where does the Company roster belong in the Company Journal? Examine all entries made in Company Journal during such tour of duty, when errors found Member Shall be properly instructed and corrective action taken. EE Examine Entry - correct answer What should officers be doing the last hour of their tour? Retain for 10 years Reminder When Officer 1st notified of a burst Main or other water flooded condition the officer on duty promptly cause an investigation and notification of the dispatcher and battalion chief - correct answer How long do u retain Fire Record Journals and Company Office Record Journal? OV - Saw, Halligan, Flashlight & HT Roof - LSR, Halligan, 6' Halligan Hook, Flashlight & HT Reminder: Priority Access to roof, 1st Due Arrial, 2nd Due Aerial & Adjoining Buildng 2nd Due Roof - No LSR, Halligan Tool, Flashlight, HT, Haligan Hook & Saw - correct answer What tools do the 1st due Ladder OV and Roof take to a top floor fire in either a Brownstone or Rowframe? 50 Rem - Lifesaving for Catastrophic Event 25 Rem - Lifesaving or Protection of Large Population 10 Rem - Protection of Property 5 Rem - General Operations at a Radiological Event 999 mR/hr Put Fire Out - correct answer What are the level of 50, 25, 10, 5 Rem for Decision Dose for the entire body? Rad50 will read 50 mR/hr Ludlum will read up to 100 Rem/hr Canberra will read up to 999 Rem/hr Radiological Emergency involves a source that is Out of its container and is confirmed by 2nd meter - correct answer Meters measure level of Radiation for Rad50, Ludlum & Canberra? The Rad50 calibrated to alarm at 1 mR/hr Radiological Materials come in all three phases Solid, Liquid and Gas - correct answer Rad50 alarms at what measure? Alpha Hazard Inhalation, Range 1-2 inches with Shielding Intact Skin, Inches If Air and sheer of paper Beta Hazard Inhalation, Penetrate skin up to 1/4 inch including eyes Range up to 10 feet Shielding 1 inch of plastic, Aluminum & Glass Gamma Hazard Whole Body, Range several hundred feet, Shielding several inches of Lead, Concrete Steel and a foot of dirt or water Neutron Hazard While Body, Range Several Hundred Feet, Shielding High Hydrogen content material 3 feet of water, 1 foot concrete and 10 inches of plastic - correct answer What are Alpha, Beta Gamma and Neutron which are types of radiation have different hazards, range and shielding? Rotated at dose levels of 5 Rem or when 1 SCBA tank has expended Additional information at radiological event are location, activity being performed rate and dose Levels of radiation decline exponentially as distance from source increase. If the distance from the radiological source is DOUBLED the rate will drop to 1/4 its original rate - correct answer At what dose do they rotate? Uphill - before Objective Downhill - past Objective - correct answer What are the tower ladder positions for both going uphill and going downhill as far as lining up the objective?