FDNY PROBIE SCHOOL WEEK 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What does a rapidly flashing light indicate on the HUD? - ANS 1/4 tank left in your cylinder
What does a yellow light flashing slowly indicate on the HUD? - ANS 1⁄2 tank left in your
cylinder
What is one environment that your SCBA does not work to supply air? - ANS Underwater
Q: Which statement regarding the protection limitations of the SCBA is incorrect: A.) The
facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes
B.) Working and exit times will vary considerably depending upon physical conditioning. C.) The
SCBA does not protect against heat exhaustion or exposure to heat or flame.
D.) If a member runs out of air, that member should remove the regulator from the facepiece.
The donned facepiece will provide some protection to the skin on the face. - ANS A.) The
facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes
Where is it not recommended to flake out a hose line? - ANS The floor above the fire floor
What is a Becket Bend used for? - ANS Securing to ropes together
What is a bowline on a bite used for? - ANS Creating a harness for someones legs
What is a another name for the substantial object knot? - ANS Clove Hitch and a binder on
the taught part of the rope.
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, What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the person)? -
ANS Slippery Hitch
What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the Building)? -
ANS Clove hitch and binder on taut rope/ Substantial object knot
What is a Mayday? - ANS Imminent collapse of building
What is Urgent? - ANS Possible collapse of building
What are the 4 things required for combustion? - ANS Fuel, Heat, Self sustained chemical
Reaction, and oxidizing agent (O2)
What are the six positions on a truck? - ANS Officer, O.V. (roof man), Can man, Irons man,
Chauffeur, ROOF (if six man team)
What does A.C.D.C. Stand for in regards to appliances? - ANS Applies, Combines, Divides,
Controls
What are the four S's of Fittings? - ANS Sex, Size, Solid, Swivel
What two tools are married together are known as a set of irons? - ANS Halligan and a Flat
head Axe
What do firefighters call a sledge hammer? - ANS A maul
What tool has these specifications:
8000LBS of force
Unable to be used underwater
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
What does a rapidly flashing light indicate on the HUD? - ANS 1/4 tank left in your cylinder
What does a yellow light flashing slowly indicate on the HUD? - ANS 1⁄2 tank left in your
cylinder
What is one environment that your SCBA does not work to supply air? - ANS Underwater
Q: Which statement regarding the protection limitations of the SCBA is incorrect: A.) The
facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes
B.) Working and exit times will vary considerably depending upon physical conditioning. C.) The
SCBA does not protect against heat exhaustion or exposure to heat or flame.
D.) If a member runs out of air, that member should remove the regulator from the facepiece.
The donned facepiece will provide some protection to the skin on the face. - ANS A.) The
facepiece does not protect against entry of contaminants through the eyes
Where is it not recommended to flake out a hose line? - ANS The floor above the fire floor
What is a Becket Bend used for? - ANS Securing to ropes together
What is a bowline on a bite used for? - ANS Creating a harness for someones legs
What is a another name for the substantial object knot? - ANS Clove Hitch and a binder on
the taught part of the rope.
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, What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the person)? -
ANS Slippery Hitch
What knot do you use to securely lower someone off of a building (on the Building)? -
ANS Clove hitch and binder on taut rope/ Substantial object knot
What is a Mayday? - ANS Imminent collapse of building
What is Urgent? - ANS Possible collapse of building
What are the 4 things required for combustion? - ANS Fuel, Heat, Self sustained chemical
Reaction, and oxidizing agent (O2)
What are the six positions on a truck? - ANS Officer, O.V. (roof man), Can man, Irons man,
Chauffeur, ROOF (if six man team)
What does A.C.D.C. Stand for in regards to appliances? - ANS Applies, Combines, Divides,
Controls
What are the four S's of Fittings? - ANS Sex, Size, Solid, Swivel
What two tools are married together are known as a set of irons? - ANS Halligan and a Flat
head Axe
What do firefighters call a sledge hammer? - ANS A maul
What tool has these specifications:
8000LBS of force
Unable to be used underwater
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