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Doors, guards, and light poles are inspected?
Daily. (Regs 19.3.8)
Using snow chains can approximately _____ your vehicle's starting and stopping traction on snow and ice.
Double (App C-2 add 1 1.1)
A rule of thumb when using positive pressure fans is that the exhaust opening should be _____ the size of the opening where the fan is located.
Double the size (AUC 349 9.2)
How many Indian pumps and brooms do all engine and ladder companies assigned to Staten Island carry?
Engine companies - 2 Indian pumps, 4 brooms, and 1 inch forestry hose. Ladder companies - 4 Indian pumps, 4 brooms, and 6 lengths of 1 3/4 hose. (AUC 151 4.1)
Out-of-Hospital DNR orders do not expire, however they should be updated by the patient's physician every?
Every 90 days. Note: It will remain valid even if it has not been updated. (CFR-D chap 2 add 1 4.1.2)
On all portable ladders, plain candle wax or paraffin shall be applied every _____ months to all contacting surfaces of multiple section ladders to ensure smooth operation.
Every three months. Note: pulleys on extension ladders will also have their ball bearing center given 1 or 2 drops of oil once a year. (Ladders 1 13.3)
The _____ ladder company shuts down utilities in a taxpayer fire.
First ladder. (Taxpayers pgs 53-55)
When cleaning a facepiece, immerse itself in the hypochlorite solution for _____ minutes, then wipe lens with a cloth.
Five minutes. Never allow it to be immersed for longer than this. (SCBA 8.5.3)
Storage, handling, or use of LPG in any container with a capacity greater than _____ pounds is prohibited.
Greater than 100 pounds. If they say 100 pounds on test day, it's ok. Note: LPG in any capacity is not allowed to be stored on a roof. (Auc 5 chap 2 add 3 pg 10)
Areas in private dwellings unsupported by columns with spans greater than _____ feet are generally an indication of lightweight construction.
Greater than 25 feet. If they write "25 feet" without writing greater, it's a wrong answer. (PDs chap 6 1.8)
High pressure engines have _____ High Pressure outlet(s). 3rd stage engines have _____ high pressure outlet(s).
High pressure engine - one outlet 3rd stage engine - two outlets (Engine Ops chap 9 add 1 1.2)
Typical gas pressure for house appliances is _____ psi, some commercial customers recieve gas at _____ psi?
House appliance - 1/4 psi Commercial - 1 to 3 psi. (Gas emergencies 4.2)
When are all elevators in class E buildings 100 feet or more in height required to have fireman service?
If a floor is serviced by 3 cars or less or the total load capacity for all cars is less that 6000 pounds.
Airbags should only be inflated to _____ to _____ of their rated capacity.
Inflated to half to three quarters of their rated capacity. (Tools 20 6.5)
Normal fresh air readings on the MSA Altair LCD will be?
LEL 0.0% O2 20.8%
Building Evacuation Supervisor: When the fire safety director is not present in a class "E" office building occupied by less than _____ people above or below the street floor or by less than _____ people in the entire building, an employee trained by the fire safety director will staff the fire command station and execute the fire safety plan.
Less than 100 below or above street or less than 500 in the entire building. (High rise office glossary)
When the fire safety director is not present in a Class E office building, an employee trained by the director will staff the fire command station and execute the fire safety plan if the building is occupied by?
Less than 100 people above or beliw the street floor or by less than 500 people in the entire building. (Hi rise office glossary)
When positioning an aerial ladder at a window, the placement must allow for unimpeded access and egress at this window. Therefore, the tip should be less than _____ over the window sill.
Less than 6 inches. Remember it's LESS than 6 inches, if they say 6 inches on test day, it's wrong! (Ladders 2 3.1.6)
The first rung above center of portable ladders, for extension ladder its the bed section, is to be marked with _____ inch tape at both ends _____ inches from the beams.
Marked with one inch tape at both ends two inches from the beams. The second rung above center is to be marked with one inch tape at the center of the rung. (Evolution 18 note 6)
All exterior walls of newer cast-iron lofts have a minimum _____ hour fire resistive rating?
Minimum 3 hour rating. They generally also have two interior stairways located inside enclosed walls having a 2 hour fire resistive rating. Watch for them flipping these numbers on test day! (Lofts 4.2.1, 4.2.2)
The IC shall special call a CPC or Haz Mat tech unit as a FAST unit when how many entry teams are expected to be put to work?
More than 2 entry teams. (HM 5 7.2)
An LPG permit is required for the storage, handling, and use of more than _____ standard cubic feet of LPG.
More than 400 standard cubic feet which translates to about 46 pounds of propane. (Auc 5 chap 2 add 3 pg 9)
To reduce a member's work week to 40 hours, a 15 hour adjusted tour is granted annually. To receive this adjusted tour, a member must perform more than _____ months service in the current calendar year under the Two-Platoon, 25 group chart.
More than 6 months in the group chart. Member must not be on a 5 day a week chart such as probie school. (Regs 17.8)
The original New York State Report of Motor Vehicle Accident (MV-104 revised 5/11) must be completed and sent NYS Department of Motor Vehicles within _____ , and a copy must be sent to the Safety Command-Collision Recording Unit within _____ hours of a collision resulting in death, personal injury, damage over $1,000 to the property of any one person, or if a dollar amount cannot be estimated. This is the express responsibility of the vehicle operator involved in the collision.
NYS - within 10 days Safety command - within 96 hours, 4 days. (SB 56 12.1)
The use an air pressurized standpipe system at a fire operation, the air pressure must be released from the system prior to uncapping the Siamese for supply. To do this, utilize the 2 1/2 inch manual air release valve required to be installed immediately adjacent to the Siamese. It should take no more than _____ minutes to drain.
No more than 3 minutes. (Engine ops ch 9 add 2 2.2)
If after 5 minutes, a patient's respiratory rate is not greater than _____ per minute, administer a repeat dose of Naloxone.
Not greater than 10 breaths per minute. (Haz-mat 10 4f)
Fire alarms require notification to the FDNY if more than one floor is OOS OR for?
OOS for more than 8 hours in a 24 hour period.
In an Old Law Tenement type row frame, after the roof man reaches the roof the LCC will position the aerial ladder for VEIS of the Fire apartment is on the _____ floor or above.
On the 3rd floor or above. When the fire is on the 1st or 2nd floor, VEIS the Fire apartment from the exterior using portable ladders when teamed up with the second LCC. (Rowframes pg 36)
In HRFPMDS, the FAST unit and CFRD engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is on the _____ floor or above.
On the 7th floor or above. At fires on the 6th floor or below, they will go as determined by the IC. Note: in High Rise office buildings, these units go to the Fire sector. (MDs 6.6.3)
Company commanders shall thoroughly examine the apparatus doors and when necessary, lubricate with a light oil how often?
Once a month. (Regs 19.1.6)
How often shall company commanders thoroughly inspect apparatus doors to determine their condition and, when necessary, lubricator with a light oil?
Once each month. (Regs 19.1.6)
For Emergency alert tone assisted rescue, how often should the designated member press his EAB?
Once every few seconds. (Comm Chap 9 9.5.6)
When supply lines feeding the Akron are long, insert a single gate _____ length from the nozzle.
One (tools 17 3.4.6)
Proper fuel mixture for all saws is _____ to one gallon of fresh gasoline.
One 2.6 ounce bottle of 2 cycle oil. Additional bottles can be obtained by Fire Tools and Equipment. Note: This is a recent change as of 10/22/19! (Tools 9 2.3.2)
One Positive pressure fan can provide proper pressure in the stairwell up to _____ stories. Two fans can provide for up to _____ stories when properly positioned.
One fan - up to 10 stories Two fans - up to 40 stories (Auc 349 7.3)
One positive pressure fan can pressurize a stairwell in a building up to _____ stories. 2 fane will pressurize up to?
One fan - up to 10 stories. 2 fans - up to 40 stories. (AUC 349 7.3)
Direct the stream of FireIce solution to fall approximately _____ in front of the manhole opening, allowing the product to flow into the manhole.
One foot. (Auc 180 add 2 8.5)
A hypochlorite solution consists of one quarter cup of household chlorine bleach to _____ of water.
One gallon of water. 1:100 dilution. (SCBA 8.2.1)
Airbags require _____ of space to insert into an area for usage.
One inch. (Tools 20 1.1)
Place a shutoff _____ length(s) back from a Hi-rise nozzle.
One length back. This location will be required to be shut down when HRN is to be repositioned.
A single CPC unit will be able to handle removing how many victims from the Hot Zone to a safe area?
One or Two victims. (Haz-Mat 5 9.1)
A single CPC Entry team will be able to handle removing _____ victim(s) from the hot zone to a safe area.
One or two. (Haz Mat 5 9.1)
Company commanders shall provide their units with an adequate number of hydrant discs. The company number and individual disc number shall be painted in black on _____ side(s) of the disc.
One side of each disc. (Regs 28.3.1)
The Department of Transportation regulations require placards to be posted on trucks that are transporting _____ pounds of a particular material.
Over 1000 pounds.
Elevator "emergency stop" button only will work in phase?
Phase 2. (TB Elevators 5.3.1, 5.3.3)
Third stage engine REQUIRED
OVER 600 psi (101st floor and above)
In fireproof lofts, interior stairs are enclosed, one or more fire towers may be provided in buildings over _____ feet in height.
Over 75 feet. (Lofts section 4)
In a HRFPMD, the _____ roof ff takes the LSR and the _____ and _____ roof take KO curtains.
Second roof takes LSR, first and third roof take KO curtains. Note: The roof ffs use the ATTACK stairs to go to the floor above in HRFPMDS. (MDs)
The following describes how much radiation and how long it will take for a member to reach the maximum dose of 25 Rem. This includes entry, working time, and exit time:
- 100 R/hr - 15 minutes - 50 R/hr - 30 minutes - 25 R/hr - 60 minutes - 16.7 R/hr - 90 minutes (Erp add 4 3.2.2 A table 4)
The siren is a low speed warning device linked to about _____ range and a speed of?
- 125 foot range - 30 mph (SB 1 6.4)
A 3 and 2 response will give you _____ cans of foam and provide approximately _____ minutes of operational time at 3%.
- 13 cans of 5 gallon foam. Engines carry 3 and trucks carry 2. - 17 minutes of operating time at 3%. (TB foam 7.2)
When using an electric box fan to remove contaminated air from a structure, have it in exhaust mode, hanging it in a window or doorway as high as possible. Salvage tarps should be used to create a seal. When tarps are not available or fan can't be hung, an alternate method is to position the fan inside the contaminated area facing the exhaust opening _____ to _____ feet back and tilted at an angle of?
- 6 to 8 feet back - Tilted at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. (Auc 349 10)
"Radioactive White - I" label on a package indicates?
- Almost no radiation is present in the package - Maximum level of radiation on the surface of the package is 0.5 mR/hr Note: packages must be labeled with 2 labels affixed to opposite sides of the package. (Erp add 4 pg 32)
At 10-75 and other incidents, members will be considered patients if they have a SpCO of _____ or greater or a SpO2 of less than _____?
- CO 15% or greater - O2 less than 90%
A PAK tracker can hold up to _____ SCBA identities, although only _____ can be displayed on the screen at a time.
- Can hold up to 36 identities. - Can display 2 at a time.
In the AirTrain guideway system, the center walkways between the two tracks are _____ wide. The side walkways are _____ wide.
- Center walkways are 5 1/2 feet wide - Side walkways are 2 1/2 feet wide The side walkways also have handrails approximately 3 feet high. "The side's not wide" (AUC 207 add 12 sec 4)
Reverse repeater channels are?
- Channel 17 is the reverse for building repeater 11 - Channel 18 is the reverse for building repeater 12 - Channel 19 is the reverse for subway repeater 14 - Channel 20 is the reverse for subway repeater 15 Remember for buildings it's 6 channels up, for subways it's 5 channels up. (Comm 13 5.2)
Combustible liquid vs flammable liquid:
- Combustible liquid - Has a flash point of 100 degrees F or higher. - Flammable liquid - Has a flash point below 100 degrees F and a vapor pressure of 40 psig at 100 degrees F. (TB Foam pg 28)
"Radioactive Yellow - II" label on a package indicates?
- Contains low levels of radiation - Maximum level on the surface of package is 50 mR/hr - Maximum level one meter from the package is 1 mR/hr Note: packages must be labeled with 2 labels affixed to opposite sides of the package. (Erp add 4 pg 32)
The 2014 Fire Code which requires ARC systems in all newly constructed hi-rise buildings has the following requirements:
- Coverage of at least 97% of the building - Yearly evaluation of system by installer - Full functional test every 5 years - Final approval of the system required uniform personnel conducting an acceptance test. (Comm chap 13 2.3)
Rules for sprinkler protection 2008 Group M Mercantile code:
- Full building - Area exceeding 12,000 square feet or combined area exceeds 24,000 square feet or merchandise stored in high piled racks - Occupancy within building - Area exceeding 7500 square feet - Area any size 3 stories above grade or located in a High Rise Office building - Contains in enclosed stairs or escalator connecting 2 or more floors. (Taxpayers 2.5.1) -
The pressure relief device for storage tanks found at CNG filling stations contains?
- Fusible link set for 212 degrees F - Burst dick set for 4700 psi. (Haz mat 1 3.7.3 F)
An average 50 foot long steel beam, heated uniformly over its length to _____ F will extend in length approximately _____ inches
- Heated to 970 degrees F - Will extend approximately 4 inches (Taxpayers 3.6.1)
"Radioactive Yellow - III" label on a package indicates?
- Higher levels of radiation - Maximum level on the surface of package is 200 mR/hr - Maximum level one meter from the package is 10 mR/hr Note: packages must be labeled with 2 labels affixed to opposite sides of the package. (Erp add 4 pg 32)
An open hydrant discharges approximately _____ gallons per minute. A spray cap discharges _____ gallons per minute.
- Hydrant discharges approximately 1000 GPM. - Spray caps discharge 25 GPM. (AUC 205 5.2)
For a radiological emergency, the "Decision dose" for the whole body for various emergency activity is as follows:
- Lifesaving for a catastrophic event : 50 Rem - Lifesaving or protection of large populations : 25 Rem - Protection of major property: 10 Rem - General operations : 5 Rem (Erp add 4 3.1.4 A table 3)
Set the low pressure gauge to _____ psi for the airbags. When the high pressure gauge falls below _____ psi, change the air cylinder.
- Low pressure gauge set to 135 psi. - Change cylinder when high pressure gauge falls below 200 psi. (Tools 20 3.1.4)
The floor Jack has a maximum capacity of _____ pounds. It takes _____ pumps to achieve maximum height.
- Maximum capacity of 4000 pounds or 2 tons. - It takes 5 pumps to reach maximum height. (Tools 37 1)
Part tour mutuals for school variance may not be less than _____ or more than _____.
- May now be less than 1 hour - May not be more than 6 hours (PA/IDs 1-72 3.1)
Covering officers except when covering a vacation or long term medical leave can make mutuals with themselves. Requests are made through their division. A request for a mutual shall be made at least _____ days in advance of the first date involved. A repayment request should be made when?
- Mutual request - At least 3 days before. - Repayment request - At least 24 hours before. (PAID 2-84 1.1)
A low battery alarm on the CO meter will consist of?
- One beep every 5 seconds - One flash every 5 seconds - One quick vibration every 1 minute - A low battery icon on the display (Haz-mat 4 add 1 3.5)
Recommended buzzer signals for the Tillerman are as follows:
- One buzzer - Stop - Two buzzers - In position to respond - Three buzzers - Area to rear is clear to back up. (SB 10 pg 1)
Wattage for the Post radio and UHF mobile radio:
- Post Radio - 45 Watts - UHF Mobile Radio - 40 Watts (Comm chap 13 5.2 and throughout books)
In the fast fill system, natural gas is stored in storage tanks under high pressure of _____ by the use of the compressor. The vehicle is refueled directly from these storage tanks in approximately _____ to _____ minutes.
- Pressure of 3600 psi - Refueled in approximately 2 to 5 minutes. (Haz mat 1 3.7.2 A)
Fireman service is required in all elevators that serve _____ or more landings or travel _____ feet or more of plans were filed after 1/1/1980
- Serve 3 or more floors. - travel 25 feet or more. (Emergencies 1 5.1.1)
A member without air will suffer brain damage in _____ to _____ minutes. In _____ to _____ minutes a member will move towards clinical death.
-Brain damage in 4 to 6 minutes -Move towards clinical death in 6 to 10 minutes. (MMID chap 3 7.1)
All engines assigned to Staten Island carry a minimum of _____ Indian pumps and _____ brooms along with 1 inch forestry hose. Trucks on Staten Island carry _____ Indian pumps, _____ brooms and 6 lengths of 1 3/4 hose.
-Engines carry 2 Indian pumps and 4 brooms. -Trucks carry 4 Indian pumps and 4 brooms. (AUC 151 4.1)
Decision dose for radiological events:
-Lifesaving first a catastrophic event - 50 REM -Lifesaving or protection of large populations -25 REM Protection of major property - 10 REM General operations at a Radiological emergency - 5 REM (Erp add 4 3.1.4)
Action levels for CO meter readings are as follows:
-Readings greater than 9PPM but less than 100PPM - recommend that all persons leave affected area and begin ventilation. -Readings of 100PPM or greater - Begin evacuation. (Haz-Mat 4 pgs 4-5)
When a fire protection system is OOS, a fire watch can be conducted by the owner/impairment coordinator for 2 reasons, what are they?
-Repair will take less than 4 hours -Area of floor does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
Fire guards are required for an out of service fire protection system if?
-Repair will take more than 4 hours -Floor area is more than 50,000 square feet. Note: One fireguard will be required for each 50,000 square feet of affected area to be covered.
The blitzfire monitor is supplied with _____ and should not be operated at more than _____ psi inlet pressure with any type of solid stream or fog nozzle.
-Supplied with 2 1/2 inch hose -Not operates at more than 175 psi (Tools 38 7.1, 7.3)
During sequential ventilation, if CO levels in the stairwell are in the _____ to _____ ppm range, gasoline powered Positive Pressure fans will not significantly reduce those levels due to CO emissions from the fans.
0 to 60 ppm of CO. (AUC 349 8.2)
If CO levels are in the _____ to _____ range, positive pressure fans will not significantly reduce those levels.
0 to 60 range. (AUC 349 8.2)
The 100 foot aerial ladder operated from _____ to _____ degrees above horizontal.
0 to 80 degrees. (App L-7)
In fresh air, normal readings on the Altair are?
0.0% - 20.8% (natural gas add 2 2.4)
The normal background radiation rate for the NYC area is between _____ and _____ mR/hr
0.02 and 0.05 mR/hr. Note: To establish background radiation levels, all units will monitor the area in front of quarters for 5 minutes each day at designated times during the first full week of May each year. (ERP add 4 pg 6, 42)
Fires involving modern synthetic contents coupled with new building construction methods may become untenable in as little as _____ after entry (ventilation) is made.
1 1/2 minutes. They may have 90 seconds as the answer. (TB Search 2.2)
The following pressures for the Akron shall not be exceeded:
1 1/4 inch tip - no more than 100 psi 1 1/2 inch tip - no more than 70 psi 2 inch tip - no more than 50 psi "10-75" Note: the gage provided with the Multiversal May be used as a guide. (Tools 17 3.4.5 A)
The proper fuel mixture for all saws is _____ bottle of 2 cycle oil to _____ gallon(s) of fresh gasoline.
1 2.6 ounce bottle to 1 gallon of fresh gasoline. Note: Additional bottles of 2 cycle oil may be requested from the Fire Tools and Equipment Unit. (Tools 9 2.3.2)
The cockloft nozzle is supplied with a?
1 3/4 hardline the discharge rate is approximately 125 GPM. (Tools 7 ds 18)
When a CPC unit is requested to respond, the dispatcher will assign the adequate number of CPC units to ensure that _____ are responding?
1 CPC trainer officer and 5 CPC trainer firefighters. (Haz Mat 5 4.1)
Recommended sequence of signals for the Tillerman buzzer is as follows:
1 buzzer tone signal - STOP. 2 buzzer tone signals - Tillerman in position to respond. 3 buzzer tone signals - Area in rear of apparatus is clear for back up operations. (SB 10 pg 1)
Proper fuel mixture for portable saws is _____ container(s) of 2 cycle oil to be mixed with 1 gallon of fresh gasoline.
1 container of 2 cycle oil. Additional containers can be obtained from the Fire Tools and Equipment Unit. (Tools 9 2.3.2)
Maxi force airbags rated tonnage is based on its capacity to lift that tonnage?
1 inch. E.g. a 74 ton bag will lift 74 tons 1 inch. (Tools 20 2.1.1)
The action level for a radiological event is?
1 mR per hour (erp add 4 pg 18)
Lowering the aerial ladder stabilizers is a _____ man operation.
1 man operation. (App L-7)
The tower ladder basket can be positioned _____ or _____ feet above the street level and the TL stream can be directed into the store or stores.
1 or 2 feet above. (Taxpayers 8.1.20)
When transmitting a MAYDAY or URGENT, the member shall begin by depressing their EAB for approximatey?
1 second (Communications chapter 11 3.5)
When transmitting an URGENT or MAYDAY, depress the EAB for approximately?
1 second. This is a recent update due to the new radios. (Communications chap 9 add 4 sec 3)
The search rope should be kept _____ to _____ feet off the floor when tied off. This will keep it out of water and easier to find.
1 to 2 feet. (Ropes 6 5.6)
Compressed natural gas filling stations consist of a compressor, storage tanks, and filling components. Depending on its design a filling station can service anywhere from _____ to _____ vehicles are a time.
1 to 28 (Haz mat 1 3.7.1)
How many are needed for a SOC support company to operate?
1 trained officer or acting officer AND at least 3 trained members. (Haz mat ch 10 sec 4)
Each division has ____ custodian wrenches on hand as spares.
THREE (engine ops chap 6 6.9)
_____ engines should seal off the ends of the street at a collapse. The ECCS must remain in the cab in case they have to be moved.
Two of the second alarm engines. (Collapse 5.3)
Load capacity for the 24 foot extension ladder is?
Up to 500 pounds. (Ladders 1 8.4.2)
Charges must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to BITS within _____ days of occurrence, unless delayed due to unusual circumstances.
Within 10 days. (Regs 26.1.3)
The UTAC Channel 42D is the primary UTAC channel in the NYC region. It can be found on zone _____ channel _____ on the HT?
Zone B Channel 10. (Comm chap 14 add 4 1.1)
Progress reports shall be given while operating on a light train at least?
Every 15 minutes (AUC 207)
Members operating at a collapse should be rotated frequently, every _____ or less if possible.
Every half hour or less. (Collapse 9.4)
When using a fog pattern to relieve an area of smoke and heat in a taxpayer, adjust the fog to the width of the opening and stand _____ to _____ feet back while operating.
Four to five feet. (Taxpayers 5.4.16)
The PAK Tracker receiver averages _____ readings per second.
Four. (SCBA add 8 7.7)
Height and width of a 100 ft rear mount aerial ladder
Height - 10 feet 8 inches Width nested - 8 feet Width with stabilizers down - 18 feet 4 inches Stabilizers are 5 feet 2 inches each side. (Apparatus L-7)
LP gases are _____ to _____ tikes heavier than air.
1.5 to 2 times
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is _____ to _____ times heavier than air.
1.5 to 2 times heavier. (Haz Mat 1 1.2)
Positive pressure fans have a gas tank of _____ gallons and weigh?
1.59 gallons Weigh 155 pounds (Tools 32 1)
After use, the spikes on the base of the Akron must be inspected. If they are found to exceed _____ in diameter, they must be sharpened or replaced.
1/16" (tools 17 3.6)
Airbags should only be inflated to _____ - _____ of their rates height capacity.
1/2 to 3/4. (Tools 20 6.5)
The foam plastic insulation layer on an EIFS system is typically _____ to _____ thick. The heat release rate can be three to five times higher than ordinary combustables.
1/4 inch to 8inches. (Auc 362 1.3)
During hose test, a water soluble marker is used to draw a line around the hose as close to the make butt as possible to determine if the butt and hose are separating. If movement in the hose is _____ or more, place the hose OOS.
1/8 of an inch or more. (Engine Ops 7.14.11)
Each Division has been supplied with _____ replacement Personal Harnesses to be immediately assigned to members when replacement is necessary.
10 (ropes 3 6.1)
Each division has been supplied with _____ replacement PSS systems to be immediately assigned to members when replacement is necessary. If more than this is needed in one division, they shall contact the rope unit at the fire academy.
10 (ropes 4 6.1)
Charges against a member must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to BITS within _____ days after occurrence unless delayed due to unusual circumstances.
10 days after occurrence. (Regs 26.1.3)
Charges against a member must be prepared and forwarded to BITS within _____ days after occurrence unless delayed due to unusual circumstances.
10 days. (Regs 26.1.3)
Charges must be forwarded with endorsements to BITS within _____ days after occurrence, unless delayed due to unusual circumstances.
10 days. (Regs chap 26 26.1.3)
The digital readout on the in-line gage will rapidly flash "LO batt" when _____ minutes of battery life remains.
10 minutes of battery life. The battery shall be swapped with the replacement in the case ASAP when this happens. (Tools 36 5.3)
After spraying a minimum of 6 full pumps of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol into the SCBA regulator opening, allow for _____ minutes of contact time to disinfect before rinsing.
10 minutes. (SCBA add 5 1.5)
When recharging the AFFF extinguisher, slowly add _____ ounces of concentrate.
10 ounces. Note: if extinguisher is not used within 1 year after charging, it must be emptied, refilled, and recharged. It is inspected daily. (TB Foam add 2 section 5)
Each looped length of inflatable water rescue hose is capable of holding up to approximately how many people?
10 people Note: 2 1/2 inch hose is used for this. (Water rescue 2 add 1)
_____ percent LEL or greater detected outside or inside a structure is indicative of a major gas emergency.
10 percent Note: Serious damage to major components of the gas infrastructure e.g. master meter are also cause for major gas emergency. (Natural gas section 5)
The FAS on the MSA Altair meter can be bypassed by either pressing the reset (right arrow or ^) button or waiting?
10 seconds (natural gas add 2 2.2)
A second "Emergency Alert Tone" will automatically be transmitted _____ seconds after the initial tone. However, this will not occur if the member who activated the EAB presses their HT push-to-talk button (PTT) in the interim.
10 seconds. (Comm chap 9 add 4 3.5)
The PAK tracker will emit a 2 time audible alarm when it receives a Pass device in full alarm for _____ seconds.
10 seconds. (Tb SCBA add 8 5.2)
Rear tenements May range from 2 to 5 stories and are usually _____ to _____ feet from the front building.
10 to 25 feet. (MDs 4.8.8 B,C)
Lightweight cinder concrete which was used to level arches in segmental arch floors and floor construction in Newer Cast-iron And Mill Lofts had cinders delivered to NY which contained _____ to _____ percent of unburied coal.
10 to 35 percent. (Lofts 5.2.1)
The company fire record journal will be retained for?
10 years (Regs 15 15.3.5)
Life saving rope loses _____ - _____ % of its strength when wet?
10-15 percent. (TB Rope 1 4.4)
When a company is taking up from an operation outside their response area, the correct code to transmit is?
10-8 code 2 (Comm chap 8)
The MSA Altair will alarm at the following LCD readings,
10.0% LEL 23.5% O2 (oxygen enriched) 19.5% O2 (oxygen deficient) (Natural gas add 2 2.5)
If the CO in the atmosphere exceeds _____ the GasAlert Extreme CO meter will flash a red light and vibrate every 1/2 second.
100 PPM (Haz Mat 4 add 1 2.5)
Tower ladder streams are the most effective streams that we have. A properly positioned TL can cover a building with a frontage of?
100 feet. (Taxpayers 5.7.6)
The maximum number of times a training rooe can be used for drill is _____ per end?
100 per end for a total of 200 slides. (Ropes 1 data sheet 3 4.5)
Large capacity ammonia refrigration systems are provided with an emergebcy mixer to mix ammonia with water and discharging it into the sewer lines. The volume of water supplied in these systems depends on the size of the pipe from the siamese or inlet to the mixer. A pipe 1 1/4in to 2 1/2in requires how much water?
100 to 700 gallons of water per minute. (Regs chap 11 11.5.17 B)
The power saw carrying sling has a breaking strength of _____ lbs for all components of the kit.
1000 (tools 9 app 2 1.13)
When steel beams are heated from _____ to _____, their yeild strength drops dramatically and they start to soften and fail.
1000 degrees F to 1500 degrees F. This temprature can be reached in 5 to 10 minutes at a fire and its only a matter of time, 30 minutes for smaller beam sections, until these beams can be heated beyond their strength limitations. (Taxpayers 3.6.3)
Everyone not involved in operations should be kept _____ feet from the front and rear of a fire in a truck containing LPG.
1000 feet front front and rear, 500 feet from the sides. (Haz Mat 1 1.3.3)
Propane powered vehicles will have a placard with what number?
1075
Vertical reach of a Multiversal with a 1 1/2 tip at 100psi?
110 feet
Maximum internal air pressure for airbags when used for lifting purposes is?
118 psi. (Tools 20 4.2)
Transformer vaults are typically _____ by _____ feet?
12 X 4 feet. Note: All transformer vaults contain PCBs. (AUC 180 3.1 A)
During a tenement fire with party wall balconies, the _____ ladder may be used to gain access to various balcony levels by the roof and OV for search and rescue.
12 foot hook ladder. (Ladders 1 sec 10)
A sponsor or event promoter shall mark a solid yellow circle of _____ in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate location of the fire hydrant.
12 inches. (Auc 5chap 2 add 7)
Carbide tip blade is placed OOS if?
12 tooth blade - 3 or more tips missing 24 tooth blade - 8 or more tips missing
EXPLOSIVE RANGE FOR CARBON MONOXIDE?
12.5% - 74%
The discharge rate of the cockloft nozzle is approximately?
125 GPM (tools 7 DS 18 1.3)
The discharge rate of the delicious cockloft nozzle is approximately?
125 GPM. (Tools 7 DS 18 1.2)
The siren is a low speed warning device linked to about a _____ foot range and a speed of about _____ miles per hour.
125 foot range 30 miles per hour. (Safety bulletin 1 6.3)
Vertical reach of a Satellite Monitor with a 2in tip at 160psi?
130 feet
Vertical reach of an engine deck gun with a 1 1/4 inch tip at 100psi?
130 feet
An electrically operated sprinkler head in a compactor is thermostatically controlled to operate at approximately?
135 degrees F. Once activated, it will flow until temperature falls below 135 degrees then shit off. This sprinkler head is designed not to be replaced after activation. (Fires 7 7.3)
Electronically operated sprinkler heads in compactor rooms should be thermostatically controlled to activate at?
135 degrees. Once activated they will flow until temperature falls below 135 degrees. (Fires 7 7.3)
Vertical reach of a TL monitor with a 2in tip at 100psi?
135 feet
The last _____ transmissions can be viewed on the APX8000XE handi-talkie?
15 (comm chap 11 3.5.3)
For street festivals, an unobstructed fire lane of not less than _____ shall be maintained.
15 feet in width. (Auc 5 chap 2 add 7 6.4)
Many hybrid vehicles use a keyless system. When operating, make sure the ignition is OFF and the key FOB is at least _____ away from the vehicle.
15 feet. (TB Fires 8 11.6)
Progress reports from the Ladder company on a light train shall be transmitted as soon as possible, but at least every?
15 minutes. (AUC 207 add 7 2.5)
Company commanders shall ensure that special units in quarters are operated and tested every Monday for _____ minutes.
15 minutes. (Regs 13.4.13)
Portable generators should be run weekly for?
15 minutes. During this time operate all lights for five minutes to test for proper working order of lights and generator under load. (Tools 4 3.8.2)
Members overexposed to bleach shall be moved to fresh air. In case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least _____ minutes.
15 minutes. Note, for hydraulic fluid on the eyes, flush for 20 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. (CFR chap 3 15.14.1)
Serious brush fire conditions occur when there is low humidity, winds in excess of _____ mph and little or no rainfall for the preceding _____ or more days.
15 mph 3 or more days. (AUC 151 3.2.1)
When operating at an incident involving a confirmed or suspected explosive device, HTs and cell phones should not be used within?
150 feet of suslected device. (Erp add 3 4.1.1.)
When the primary system of the Pressure reduction assembly on an SCBA fails the operating pressure will be reduced to?
150 psi (SCBA 3.6.2)
Pump discharge pressure for supplying a sprinkler system should start at _____ psi.
150 psi.
There may be as many as _____ AirTrains in operation theoughout the 3 branches of the system at any given time.
16. (AUC 207 Add 12 3)
When shutting a hydrant, turn the wrench ____ times in a _____ direction.
17 times/counter clockwise direction. After about 12 full turns there will be a noticable decrease in water flow (TB emergencies 3 6.2)
How many turns to open a hydrant?
17 turns clockwise.
The Blitzfire requires a minimum flow rate of _____ GPM for proper oscillation.
175 GPM. (Tools 38 6.3)
When raising an aerial or tower ladder to operate at a Con-Ed substation, maintain a _____ foot safe clearance horizontally from the substation's exterior fence line.
18 feet (AUC 338 Add 2 Sec 6)
The high visibility LED on the remote speaker mike of the handie talkie illuminates?
18.5 lumens at 120 degrees. (Comm 11 pg 11)
Failure of both the primary and secondary systems on the SCBA will cause all pressure in excess of _____ psi to expel into the atmosphere.
185 psi (SCBA 3.6.3)
MSA Altair will alarm at _____ % oxygen?
19.5% - 23.5% (nat gas add 2 2.5)
Rules for sprinkler protection in taxpayers 1938 and 1968 code:
1938 code - Area exceeding 10,000 square feet 1968 code - Area exceeding 7500 square feet "10-75" (Taxpayers 2.5.1)
What identification number on the diamond found on trucks indicates Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
1971 (haz mat 1 3.2.1)
How many CFR-D firefighters must an officer ensure are working each tour?
2 (CFRD Chap 2 1.7)
_____ replacement PSS have been issues to battalions 23, 42, 47, and 53.
2 (ropes 4 6.1)
In flat roof brownstones, the Cockloft space between the ceiling and the roof is approximately?
2 - 3 feet in height and the roof is pitched toward the rear of the building. (Brownstones 2.2.18)
The Bresnan Distributor for a cellar fire will be connected to?
2 1/2 inch hose/ (evolution 13 3.6)
For a fire in a choir loft, stretch a?
2 1/2 inch line through the access that provides the quickest access to the fire area. (Places of worship 6.3.1)
The high rise nozzle is attached to a _____ shut-off. The shut off is permanently attached to the nozzle.
2 1/2 inch shut off. There is a T shaped handle that allows members operating the nozzle to control the direction of stream and maintain control of the nozzle. (Tools 7 ds17 4.1)
Battery rooms in transmission and distribution stations typically have _____ battery rooms each containing as many as _____ car type batteries.
2 battery rooms 60 batteries (Auc338 add 2 2.4)
The VERBAL button on the CADS should only be used if the alarm is within _____ blocks of the units quarters in any direction.
2 blocks. If alarm is more than 2 blocks away, the unit should respond and give information and location via the radio. This is a likely test question! (Comm chap 2 2.2.4 C)
How many companies will be required to put the HRN into operation ?
2 engine companies equipped with the HRN, roll-ups, standpipe kits, and forcible entry tools.
For AirTrain incidents on high speed roadways, a minimum of _____ shall respond.
2 engines 2 ladders 1 BC. One ladder must be a tower ladder.
For fires at lithium ion energy storage systems (LI-on ess) the Subject Matter Expert (SME) is required to be on scene within?
2 hours (Haz-Mat 19 6)
The Hotline for a radiological went which defines the Hot Zone should be established at?
2 mR per hour (erp add 4 pg 18)
The FDNY establishes a Hotline for radiological events at?
2 mR/hr. (ERP add 4 4.4.2C)
Each division has been issued _____ replacement KO curtains for use o Lt when a company's original curtain has been damaged during fire operations.
2 replacement curtains. (Tools 2 6.4)
When transmitting on a repeater channel, member must press and hold "push to talk" for ____ before beginning to speak to allow the repeater to activate and not cut off the beginning of the message.
2 seconds (comm chap 14 add 4 2.2)
To reset an accidental EAB activation, press and hold down EAB for approximately?
2 seconds (comm chap 9 add 4 sec 3)
The long press on the single square side button reversed the orientation of the top display of the handie talkie. Press it for _____ for this to occur.
2 seconds. (Comm 11 2.3 D)
Positive pressure fans can run _____ to _____ hours at full throttle.
2 to 3 hours. (Tools 32 1)
In a response to a Class E alarm. When an alarm panel resets, the officer will wait _____ to ensure the reset holds?
2 to 3 minutes (Comm chap 6 add 2)
An engine and truck can set up a subway relay with _____ - _____ members.
2 to 6 members. Note: members in this relay must maintain their position throughout the operation until relieved by the Incident Commander. (AUC 207 4.1)
In a subway, an engine and truck can set up a relay with _____ - _____ members.
2 to 6 members. These members must maintain their position throughout the operation until relieved by the Incident Commander. (AUC 207 4.1)
There are _____ types of bunker gear cleaning.
2 types, routine and advanced. (AUC 310 11.1)
There are _____ ways of supplying air to a downed member.
2 ways -High pressure -Low pressure (MMID CHAP 3 7.3)
Units will conduct school familiarization drills at schools K-12. After the initial familiarization drill, the unit will conduct such drills every?
2 years or 24 months. They may ask it either way. (Regs 12.1.12)
Natural gas is lighter than air, _____ as heavy.
2/3 as heavy as air. (Haz mat 1 3.5.1 A)
Compressed natural gas is _____ times as heavy as air?
2/3 times, its lighter than air. (Haz mat 1 3.5.1 C)
For older cast iron loft buildings, some sun-level openings provide direct access to the area below grade, which can be more than _____ below the sidewalk?
20 feet. (Lofts 5.1.5)
A trench cut should be made about _____ feet from the initial vent hole.
20 feet. (MDs 5.9.9 E)
Nylon webbing comes in ____ lengths?
20 foot (MMID CH 3 add 3 pgs 1-2)
Spray caps will NOT be put on hydrants with a main _____ or larger in diameter?
20 inches.
Members entering rehabilitation should normally rest for _____ minutes before being reassigned.
20 minutes (AUC 230 7.2)
Members entering rehabilitation should normally rest for approximately _____ minutes before being reassigned.
20 minutes (AUC 230 7.2)
A heavy body of fire which has been burning out of control for _____ minutes or more, especially in a large open floor area is a warning sign of collapse.
20 minutes or more. (Taxpayers 4.2.5)
In mill loft buildings, square columns are _____ percent stronger than round columns.
20 percent stronger. (Lofts 5.3.2)
Square columns found in loft buildings are _____ percent stronger than round columns of equal dimension.
20 percent stronger. Square columns are used on lower floors while round are reserved for upper floors. (Lofts 5.3.2)
Application of large amounts of water will dilute Methanol and rendering it non-flammable. The concentration must be reduced to _____ to be effective.
20 percent. (Haz-mat 1 4.4.2)
The short press of the single square side button on the handie talkie is pressed momentarily and will illuminate the main and too displays for?
20 seconds. (Comm 11 2.3 C)
Gas readings of _____ or greater or gas present in _____ or more subsurface structures, or gas migrating into a building from an outside source are indicative of a major gas emergency.
20% LEL or greater 2 or more subsurface structures. (Natural gas section 5)
The maximum weight of a stuck vehicle that can be recovered with recovery straps shall not exceed?
20,000 pounds. Engines and ladders exceed, ambulances and battalion vehicles fall within 20,000 pounds. (Apparatus C2)
Ice/water tether rope is _____ feet long?
200 feet
Each AirTrain car can carry up to how many passengers?
200 passengers.
The maximum pressure that any part of the Akron should be subjected to is?
200 psi (tools 17 7.5)
Hi-rise nozzle is supplied by 2 1/2 inch hose and will flow?
200-225 GPM
When supplied by 2 1/2 inch hose, the High Rise Nozzle will produce flows of _____ GPM at _____ psi with water flowing.
200-225 GPM at 50 psi. (Tools 7 DS 17 4.3)
The High Rise Nozzle will produce flows of _____ - _____ GPM at 50 psi?
200-225 GPM. (Tools 7 DS 17 4.3)
The steel SCBA air cylinder used for air bags should be changed when the gage falls below?
200. (Tools 20 3.1.4)
Avoid inflating airbags over sharp objects or on a surface heated to over?
220 degrees F. (Tools 20 6.8)
Visitors are not permitted to remain in quarters after?
2200 hours. (Regs 19)
An effective firefighting stream for a 2 1/2 inch hose with a 1 1/8 inch MST is between _____ - _____ GPM?
225 - 250 GPM (Tools 36 3.1 E)
When a caller from an ERS box fails to make verbal contact with the dispatcher within _____ to _____ hours, one engine is dispatched.
2300 to 0800 hours. At other times the policy is "no contact no response." (Comm chap 2 2.4.1 H)
The FDNY must be notified _____ hours prior to the removal of a standpipe at a construction site?
24 hours
Mutual exchange of RSOT tours must be submitted to the battalion at least _____ before the first tour is worked.
24 hours (PA/ID 1-90)
The effects of Methanol exposure may be delayed to?
24 hours or longer. (Haz mat 1 4.4.3)
Special leaves of absence without pay shall be applied in writing at least _____ hours in advance of such leave, and include all pertinent information and reasons for request.
24 hours. (Regs 17.5.1)
Units are required to conduct familiarization drills at schools grades K-12 within _____ from the most recent familiarization still or annual inspection.
24 months (Regs 12.1.13)
When using the ladder pipe, place the apparatus _____ to _____ feet from the building for maximum coverage.
25 - 30 feet (Evolution 21A 3.1)
Live wires down in the street, stretch a fog nozzle keeping at least how far away from the downed wires?
25 feet (TB emergencies 3 8.2)
Live electrical wires down in the street, stretch a fog nozzle keeping at least _____ feet away from the downed wires.
25 feet. (Emergencies 3 8.2 B)
An indication of lightweight construction in private dwellings is an area unsupported by columns which spans more than?
25 feet. (PDs chap 6 1.8)
Unsupported columns in PDs that span greater than _____ feet are generally an indication of lightweight construction.
25 feet. (PDs chap 6)
When the air pressure drops below a predetermined (supervisory) pressure due to an open valve or broken pipe in the system or pressure rises above _____ psi, an audible alarm will sound only at the site.
25 psi. The alarm will continue until the opening in the system is closed allowing the compressor to slowly bring air pressure back into the supervisory or excessive pressure is reduced below 25 psi. (Engine ops chap 9 add 2 1.2)
The loss of body hear occurs _____ faster in cold water than in air.
25 times faster. (Water rescue 1 3.4.1)
A room or fire area requires only _____ of its space to contain the explosive mixture for the entire area to possibly explode? (Backdraft)
25% (taxpayers 4.4.1 F)
The aerial ladder should be placed _____ - ______ feet from a building for a good climbing angle?
25-35 feet. (Ladders 2 3.1.1)
High pressure pumping is defined at operating at discharge pressures OVER _____ psi.
250 psi
Unless emergency conditions exist and they are ordered to do so by the IC, conventional engines should not operate in pressures exceeding?
250 psi. Note, high pressure pumping is defined as operating at pressures over 250 psi (engine Ops chap 9 add 1 1.4)
Load capacity for an aerial bearded from _____ to _____ pounds at the tip depending on the degree of elevation.
250 to 750 pounds. (App L-7)
The combination metal/concrete diamond blade is 12 inches in diameter and the recommended RPM is?
2500-5400 RPM (tools 9)
One cubic foot of liquid propane will expand _____ times as a gas?
270 (haz-mat 1 2.4.2)
WHEN USING ELEVATORS, CONSIDER EACH MEMBER AND THEIR EQUIP. TO WEIGH _____ POUNDS?
275 POUNDS (6.4.5) (HRFPMDS 6.4.5)
In cellar and sub cellar fires in cast iron and milk loft buildings, the _____ engine ensures the sprinkler is supplied.
2nd engine (lofts 6.2.1 B)
In a HRFPMD the _____ ladder searched the attack stairs for 5 floors above the fire floor.
2nd ladder company. (MDs 6.15.1)
Engines shall not carry less than _____ total lengths of 2 1/2 hose rolled or folded and not less than _____ total of 1 3/4 inch hose on their apparatus.
3 - 2 1/2 inch hose 4 - 1 3/4 inch hose (Regs 13.2.8)
15. All companies issued a generator are also issued extension cords and adapter "pigtails." The cords vary in lengths of 12-guage wire, some with waterproof connections. Waterproof connections are good for use in up to _____ feet of water when properly mated.
3 feet (Tools 4 5.3)
Emergency side exit doors in elevator cars must be within _____ feet of the adjacent car.
3 feet. (Elevators 7.3.3)
A member free falling ______ or more is considered sufficient impact load to place a life belt out of service.
3 feet. (Ropes 2 2.10 note)
When using positive pressure fans, if the fire is above the 10th floor or additional pressures are required, a second fan must be brought to _____ floors below the fire floor and set up.
3 floors below. This will pressurize up to a 40 story building. Note: this same concept will work with a building greater than 40 stories by placing a fan at the ground floor and a second fan 3 floors below the fire. (Auc 349 7.3)
Operational plans for use of the EDSCBA shall not exceed?
3 hours 30 minutes, which will allow sufficient time to exit to fresh air. (TB SCBA ADD 4 6.1.3)
Release valves on an air pressurized standpipe system are required to be set up so the pressure in the system is released in no more than _____ ?
3 minutes. (Engine Ops chap 9 add 2 2.2)
When using the air pressurized standpipe systems, air pressure must be released before uncapping the Siamese and supplying it with water. After using the 2 1/2 manual release valve adjacent to the Siamese, draining the air should take no longer than?
3 minutes. (Engine Ops chap 9 add 2 2.2)
When shutting down air pressurized standpipe systems, the valves are configured in such a way that air pressure should be released in no more than?
3 minutes. When a system has more than one valve, all should be opened. (Engine ops chap 9 add 2 2.2)
The maximum weight capacity of the 14 ft flat bottom boat is?
3 persons or 380 lbs. (Look at the photo in auc 159 add 7 4.5) if they ask this question they will likely go with the weight.
The maximum capacity of the 14 foot flat bottom boat used for still water operations is?
3 persons or 380 pounds. (AUC 159 add 7)
When positive pressure fans are used, the pressure delivered to the attack stair will be great enough to allow for _____ stairwell doors to be opened.
3 stairwell doors. Note: Members should keep as many doors closed as possible. The Vent support group supervisor shall request that the IC instruct the 3rd and 4th ladders operating above to verify that doors are maintained closed. (Auc 349 7.3)
For exterior operations in buildings containing EIFS, a 2 1/2 line may be required for large area buildings or buildings _____ stories or higher.
3 stories or higher. An 1 3/4 inch line should be sufficient for a smaller private dwelling. Note: Stretch enough line to cover all sides of the building. (AUC 362 2.3)
The Life Saving Training Rope may be used at heights to a maximum of?
3 stories. (Ropes 1 data sheet 3 5.2)
The rabbit tool should force open a door in ____ to ____ pumps.
3 to 4 (TB TOOLS 21 3.2)
Use the PAK Tracker in a very very slow horizontal motion at first. Sweep vertically if the signal may be coming from a higher or lower floor. Always pause _____ to _____ seconds for a reading.
3 to 4 seconds. (SCBA add 8 7.8, 7.9)
When trying to get a reading with the PAK tracker, always pause for?
3 to 4 seconds. (SCBA add 8 7.9)
Coaxial foam radio frequency cable is waterproof and carries _____ to _____ watts of electrical current. A small amount.
3 to 4 watts. (Auc 331 2.1)
A multiple victim incident requires substantially different tactics from those with a single victim. Additional entry teams will have to be special called. The minimum number of victims that must be encountered to classify as a multiple victim unit is?
3 victims. (HM 5 9.1)
There are _____ ways to determine is a downed member has air.
3 ways -Turn member's purge valve -Break seal of facepiece and listen for air -Look at remote gage (MMID CHAP 3 7.6)
To qualify for chauffeur school, members must have at least how long experience in the Fire Department?
3 years (AUC 254 1.3)
To operate cockloft nozzle in a ceiling, a hole of approximately _____ x _____ is needed.
3'x3' additionally the clearing between the top curling joists and the bottom of roof must be a minimum of 4 inches.
An officer or acting officer, and not less than _____ firefighters shall perform BISP with a properly operating radio equipped apparatus.
3, exclusive of the chauffeur. (Regs 12.2.2)
When taking a reading with the PAK tracker, always pause for?
3-4 seconds. (Tb SCBA add 8 7.6)
The red line drawn to create a flagging column in the company journal should be drawn _____ to the left of the existing line.
3/8's of an inch. (Company journal 3.4)
When placing a bulkhead door against the bulkhead to climb up, position it at a _____ to _____ degree angle.
30 - 45 degree angle. (Ladders 3 5.3.3 B)
Mutual exchange of RSOT tours by full duty firefighters must be completed by both parties within _____ days of the first scheduled RSOT or by the end of the year, whichever is earlier.
30 days ((PA/ID 1-90)
Mutual exchange of RSOT tours by full duty firefighters must be completed by both parties within _____ days of first scheduled tour or by the end of the calendar year. Whichever comes first.
30 days (PA/ID 1-90)
Is the proby training notebook is lost or destroyed, the company commander must foward a report throigh the chain of command to the administrative division within ______ outlining the details of the loss or destruction.
30 days (auc 323 2.4 add 2 1.6, 2.1)
All meritorious acts, voluntary duty and unit citation reports should be forwarded to the Board of Merit not later than _____ days from the date of the act.
30 days. All reports of meritorious acts for the same operation shall be reported in one package. (Regs 23.5.1)
A _____ degree fog stream should be used between an elevator car and hoistway door to protect trapped persons during rescue operations.
30 degree fog.
Vehicle recovery straps are _____ feet by _____ inches webbing with one screw pin shackle.
30 feet by 4 inches. (Apparatus C2 add 3)
If the expected time of arrival is more than _____ , the Officer in Charge, based on evaluation of existing conditions, the officer can either: A. The unit remaining on the scene may respond to assigned alarms received via department radio; one member shall be left at the scene. B. One member shall be left at the scene and the unit shall return to quarters. Company officers shall provide relief for members. C. When a member is left at the scene, the company officer shall at frequent intervals contact the dispatcher for re-notification of the utility company. D. The manhole shall be protected by traffic cones and tape, and all units placed in service.
30 minutes (AUC 180 2.6)
Highway flares burn for approximately?
30 minutes (Fires 8 8.1 F2)
Operations requiring maximum power output of the Honda portable generator should be limited to?
30 minutes (Tools 4 data sheet 1 4.4)
Cast iron columns fail in about _____ in fire endurance tests.
30 minutes (taxpayers 3.7.1)
Power take offs on aerial and tower ladders shall not be operated for instruction purposes for periods exceeding?
30 minutes. (Regs 22.5.3)
Highway flares burn for approximately?
30 minutes. (TB Fires 8 8.1)
Operations requiring maximum power output of the Honda portable generator should be limited to?
30 minutes. (Tools 4 DS 1 4.4)
Operations requiring maximum power input of the Honda portable generator should be limited to?
30 minutes. (Tools 4 data sheet 1 4.4)
PTOs on aerial ladders and tower ladders shall not be operated for instruction purposes for periods exceeding?
30 minutes. Such operation may cause damage or failure of relief valves and/or control parts. (Regs 22.5.3)
While air monitoring, the MSA meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every _____ to alert the user that the meter is operating.
30 seconds (natural gas add 2 2.3)
The MSA Altair will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED every _____ seconds to alert the user it is operating.
30 seconds (natural gas add 2 pg1)
Weekly maintenance of aerial ladders includes checking the fluid level and the hydraulic system for a maximum of?
30 seconds. (App C-2 3.3.7)
The MSA Altair gas meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every _____ to alert the user that the meter is operating.
30 seconds. (Natural gas add 2)
Iron window shutters were mandated by law on loft buildings with plain glass windows situated less than _____ feet horizontally from another buildihg or less than _____ feet vertically from the roof of an adjoining building.
30, 50 (Lofts 5.1.9)
When using a Halligan and bulkhead door to gain access to a bulkhead roof, position the door against the bulkhead at a _____ degree angle.
30-45 degree. (Ladders 3 5.3.3 B)
At the scene of an Overt Biological release, an exclusion zone of at least _____ feet in all directions should be established.
300 feet (ERP ADD 1 5.2.2)
When operating at incidents involving suspected or confirmed explosive devices, Post, Marine, and Apparatus radios should not be used within?
300 feet of suspected device. (Erp add 3 4.1.1)
For extended operations in an under river rail incident where rebreather masks may be used and a tunnel operation has a distance of up to _____ feet, consider using SOC units with their supplied air cart and hose.
300 feet. (Under river rails 8.3.2)
A large caliber stream aka a master stream is any fire stream with a flow of _____ or more?
300 gpm (engine ops ch 11 11.1)
Storage of LPG in a building not accessible to the public shall not exceed a capacity of?
300 pounds. Note: Where containers are stored in more than one location on the same floor, these areas shall be separated by a minimum of 300 feet. 300/300 (Auc 5 chap 2 add 3 pg 10)
Low explosives are easy to ignite and detonate at speeds less than?
3000 feet per second. (ERP add 3 6.3)
Compressed natural gas cylinders are pressurized up to?
3000 psi (Haz Mat 1 3.4.1)
With an inch and a half of rain, tired begin to lose contact with the road at _____ mph?
30mph (safety bulletin 4)
For the Draeger EDSCBA, an ice block will be required to be placed into the unit to cook the breathing air when ambient temperatures are above?
32 degrees F. If they are below this temperature, do not use an ice block. (TB SCBA ADD 4 2.3)
The Evolution 6000 TIC will shift into "High Heat Low Sensitivity Mode" when the colors yellow through red 291 degrees F to 320 degrees F appear in more than _____ % of the viewed area.
32% Note: the TIC 5200 will go into this mode at 15% of the viewed area.
The CO meter will vibrate, flash a red light and emit a tone once every second when the CO in the atmosphere has exceeded?
35 PPM (Haz mat 4 add 1 2.4)
Maintain a _____ safety zone due to the working length of the strap.
35 feet (apparatus C2 add 3)
Due to the working length of the recovery strap, maintain a safety zone of at least?
35 feet. (App C-2 add 3 5.7)
A _____ foot safety zone will be maintained while using the vehicle recovery strap.
35 foot (App C-2 5.7)
Whenever a member cannot make a mutual and is not owed or lacking any comp time in regards to school variance, he will be allowed excusal time up to?
36 hours. (PA/ID 1-72)
PAK Trackers can receive and store up to _____ SCBA identities, but the LCD display is only large enough to show 2 lines of information.
36.
For lower and upper floor fires in Cast-Iron or Mill Loft buildings, the _____ engine ensures the sprinkler system is supplied.
3rd engine. (Lofts 6.2.1)
Bereavement leave will not be less than _____ calendar days.
4 (PA/ID 4-89)
Bereavement leave may not be less than _____ calendar days?
4 (PA/ID 4-89. 2.5)
There are _____ different tools which can be used when removing windshields.
4 different tools, they are: - A windshield saw - Sawzall - Axe - Beluga auto glass cutter (Disentanglement 11.3)
The lobby keyed switch for fireman service is required to be within _____ feet of the lobby call button.
4 feet (emergencies 1 5.2.1)
The EDSCBA will provide up to _____ hours of breathing air?
4 hours (TB SCBA ADD 4 1.3)
The Draeger BG-4 Extended Duration SCBA "Rebreather Mask" provides up to _____ hours of breathable air.
4 hours. (SCBA add 4 1.3)
The subway repeater system has a power backup system that provides a minimum of _____ hours or protection in case of a power outage.
4 hours. This is at continued repeater coverage, so the actual time may be longer than 4 hours. (AUC 207 add 16 3.2)
The main display on the APX8000XE handi talkie will feature a full color display of?
4 lines of text up to 14 characters per line. (Comm chap 11 2.2.2)
The emergency beacon tone on the HT will be repeated every _____
4 seconds. (Comm chap 9 add 4 sec 3)
The photo electric beam in a compactor operates on a delayed time principle. An object must block the beam for _____ seconds before the compactor starts.
4 seconds. This time factor may be either consecutive or cumulative. (Fires 7 6.2)
When using a fog nozzle at the openong of a taxpayer, adjust to pattern to the width of the opening and stand back _____ to _____ feet.
4 to 5 feet (taxpayers 5.4.16)
The optimum placement of a positive pressure fan is ____ to ____ feet from the attack stairway door on the ground floor directly facing the door to the stairwell.
4 to 6 feet (Auc 349 7.2)
When using positive pressure fans to pressurize the attack stairwell, place the fan _____ to _____ feet from the stairway door with an angle tilt of _____ degrees.
4 to 6 feet from door with an angle of 80 degrees. Note: The fan should face the stairwell but not be placed into the stairwell. (AUC 349 7.2)
In corrugated steel decking, the joists are spaced from ____ to ____ feet?
4 to 6 feet. (taxpayers 5.5.26 D)
There are _____ types of lightweight systems that are most common in private dwellings.
4 types. They are: - Lightweight parallel chord truss - Laminated wood I-beams - Metal C-joists - Composite truss (PDs chap 6 3.1)
The Rehabilitation manager and Resource Unit Leader shall ensure all members are afforded proper care. Units shall be sent in manageable groups, usually _____ units at a time so as not to overcrowd the Rehabilitation Groups.
4 units at a time. (AUC 230 7.4)
When the MSA Altair Digital Gas Meter is powered on it will run through a self-check test which takes approximately?
40 SECONDS During this test the meter will momentarily activate all three alarm types (audible, visual and vibrating) and the display will scroll through several LCD screens. One screen will display "FAS" prompting the user to perform a "Fresh Air Setup". Press the power button again to perform the FAS (ensure the meter is in an area free of contamination). The FAS is used to "zero" the LEL sensor to ambient air. Not performing FAS may affect the accuracy of meter readings. (Natiral has add 2 2.2)
Vertical reach of a 2 1/2 handline with a 1 1/8 tip at 40 psi?
40 feet
The sound powered telephone wire reel consists of a _____ foot long wire around the reel inside the yellow plastic case with a _____ foot long fixed wire coming out of the side.
400 foot long wire with a 3 foot long fixed wire coming out the side. (Tools 31 2.4)
Nylon webbing has a breaking strength of _____ and a knotted breaking strength of _____ ?
4000 lbs and a knotted breaking strength of 3000 lbs. (MMID CH 3 add 3 pgs 1-2)
The post radio transmits at _____ watts.
45 watts (communications chap 12 2.5 note)
During phase A of storm preparations, all units assigned dewatering pumps shall ensure that they are placed on the apparatus _____ hours prior to predicted storm.
48 hours. (Auc 159 5.2.3)
An interview concerning a command discipline must be conducted with the accused member while he's on duty or ASAP after the alleged misconduct. If necessary, the interview may be postponed for up to _____ to allow for union or legal representation.
48 hours. (PA/ID 3-75 3.2)
When a command discipline interview will be conducted, the accused member is allowed a postponement of up to _____ hours to allow for legal representation.
48 hours. (PA/ID 3-75 3.2)
Nolan rail carts consist of 2 base sections each weighing?
48 pounds each. (Tools 40 1.2)
The Blitzfire Oscillating monitor with a 1 1/4 inch solid stream tip will flow approximately _____ GPM at 175 psi.
490 GPM Note: The 2 inch tip is not recommended with the Blitzfire. (tools 38 7.5 B)
When stretching up a fire escape, if the fire is below the _____ floor, the fire escape hook is not used. The line is stretched up the stairwell of the fire escape.
4th floor (Evolutions 4 notes)
The 2 1/2 gallon water extinguisher is a pressure vessel and shall be hydrostatically tested at _____ year intervals or at any time an extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage.
5 (tools 1)
An approved mutual should be avoided if either member will be on any type of leave or detail which the member has been notified more than _____ days prior to date of mutual?
5 days (PA/ID 6-72)
When operating at vehicle extracation, the rule of 5-10-20 should be observed, which means?
5 inches from side airbags, 10 inches from driver airbags, 20 inches from passenger airbags. (Disentanglement 2.6)
One 45 minute cylinder will inflate _____ lengths of 2 1/2 hose in approximately 1 minute.
5 lengths (water rescue 2 add 1 3.2)
Sulfur hexafluoride gas is colorless odorless and is used to extinguish arcs in electrical equipment. It is _____ times heavier than air.
5 times
Steel I beams in taxpayers will lose strength and begin to soften and fail when heated from 1000 to 1500 degrees. This temperature can be reached in _____ to _____ minutes at a fire.
5 to 10 minutes. (Taxpayers 3.6.3)
The rule of _____ , _____ , _____ should be observed when it comes to dealing with airbags at a MVA.
5-10-20 5 inches from side airbags. 10 inches from driver airbags. 20 inches from passenger airbags. (Disentanglement 2.6)
CPC units use a "Coordinated Team Effort" of at least how many CPC trained members?
5. (Haz-Mat 5 4.1)
The rebar cutter is issued to all ladder, rescue, and squad companies as another option to remove window and door gates. It can also cut wrought iron fences up to _____ in diameter. Do not use on case hardened steel bars or locks.
5/8" (tools 28 2)
If more than ten Personal Harnesses are needed in one Division, the Division shall contact the Rope unit at the Fire Academy for additional harnesses during normal business hours. SOC has been supplied with ____ replacement Personal Harnesses which can be issued to members when the need arises at any other time.
50 (ropes 3 6.1)
SOC has been supplied with _____ Replacement PSS systems.
50 (ropes 4 6.1)
Decontamination procedures as per ERP will be implemented only when members are exposed to PCB levels of _____ or higher.
50 PPM or higher. (AUC 266 8.1)
Primary electrical power for a cellular communications station is generally between _____ and. _____ amps AC.
50 and 200 amps. (Auc 331 2.1)
The average field view of a Thermal Imaging Camera is approximately?
50 degrees (tools 27 4.4)
Blocking apparatus on highways should be at least _____ behind operating units.
50 feet (Fires 8 6.5)
When using a portable generator to power an exhaust fan, the ideal length of the electrical cord should be no less than?
50 feet (Tools 4 3.5)
The transport index (TI) of a vehicles shipment may not exceed?
50 mR/hr. (ERP add 4 2.5.6)
Reorder fuel when the capacity reaches?
50 percent (Reqs and payroll chap 1)
When the signal on a PAK Tracker rises above the _____ level, the row of LEDs will begin to light startling with red at the bottom, yellow in the middle, and green at the top.
50 percent level. (SCBA add 8 7.6)
The lifting capability of a bag is reduced by _____ percent to obtain a maximum lifting height.
50 percent. (Tools 20 6.9.6)
The high rise nozzle will produce flows of 200-250 GPM supplied with a 2 1/2 inch hoseline at _____ psi nozzle pressure with water flowing.
50 psi (tools 7 DS 17 4.3)
When supplying 1 3/4 inch hose, supply _____ psi at the nozzle and _____ psi per length for friction loss.
50 psi at nozzle 20 per length for friction loss. For 2 1/2 inch it's 40 psi at nozzle and 5 psi per length for friction loss. (App P-3 10.1)
Hi-Rise office building fire pumps shall be capable of delivering their rated capacity at a pressure of _____ psi at the highest floor hose outlet.
50 psi. Note: A relief valve is required at the fire pump limiting the pressure to 15 psi above that required to deliver its rated capacity. (Hi-Rise office 4.2.1, 4.2.2)
For an emergency mass decontamination corridor, the ECC supplied the line with how much pressure?
50-80 psi (HM 7 2.4.3)
3rd stage engines can provide a maximum of _____ GPM up to _____ psi?
500 GPM up to 700 psi. Code 357 magnum. (Engine ops chap 9 add 1 1.1)
Pages ______ running backward to _____ inclusive are ruled and indexed to record chief visits. The chief shall record the page number of entry, date, time, signiture, conditions, and status of uniforms.
500 to 498. (Regs 15.2.1)
Methanol is a highly volatile liquid with a flash point of?
54 degrees F (Haz mat 1 4.2.2)
The pressurized water extinguisher weighs approximately 30 pounds and holds 2 ½ gallons of water, which will be expelled in?
55 seconds (Tools 1)
The _____ engine will utilize the high rise nozzle.
5th engine. Note: this does not necessarily mean that they will be the company who has the HRN. (MDs)
Fire code requires that water based sprinkler systems have at least _____ head with a wrench to replace.
6 heads
For in-line pumping, the chosen hydrant must be on a main _____ inches or larger.
6 inches or larger. (Evolutions 1A notes 2)
Beams and girders supporting roof rafters and trusses in mill loft buildings are a minimum _____ inches in any dimension.
6 inches. (Lofts section 4)
For in line pumping, the hydrant selected must be on a 6 inch or larger main and use a 3 1/2 inch hose to supply from hydrant to pumper. No more than _____ lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line.
6 lengths. Remember 6 and 6. 6 lengths of hose in a 6 inch main. (Evolutions 1A pg 3 notes)
Calibration of the CO meter will be done by Haz May Ops every _____ on a scheduled basis.
6 months. (HAZ MAT 4 ADD 1)
When using the alternate method for negative pressurization with PPVs, position fan inside contaminated area facing the exhaust opening _____ to _____ back and tilted?
6 to 8 feet back and tilted at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. (AUC 349 10.2)
When using an axe to cut flooring or a peaked roof, cut at a ____ degree angle
60 (ladders 3 6.1)
Maintain a 200-220 psi pressure at the inlet for Hi-Ex foam. It requires _____ GPM of water for Hi-Ex foam to operate.
60 GPM, a relatively small flow of water. (Foam 13.9)
In a place of worship, a 2 1/2 inch hoseline is required to adequately reach high vaulted ceilings of _____ feet or more in height.
60 feet or more in height. (Places of worship 3.7)
The two 1/2 inch outer stream tips of the Cockloft nozzle increase the reach of the stream in excess of?
60 feet. (Tools 7 DS 18 1.3)
The KO curtain has been tested and survived 50mph winds and temperatures of 2000 degrees F for how long?
60 minutes of fire exposure. (Tools 2)
The EDSCBA has a warning alarm on the mask that operated when approximately _____ minutes of operational time remains.
60 minutes of operational time. Note: The entire entry team will enter and leave together when ordered by the safety management team. (TB SCBA ADD 4 6.1.4)
The FAST PAK 5ft high pressure hose can be used to equalize air in its cylinder and one it is supplying. It will do so in approximately _____ seconds.
60 seconds (SCBA Add 1 5.3)
Operating pressure for FIREICE is?
60-100 psi with 60-80 being optimal. (Auc 180 add 2 8.1)
The Blitzfire Oscillating monitor with a 1 1/2 once solid stream tip will flow approximately _____ GPM of water at 175 psi.
600 GPM Note: The 2 inch tip is not recommended with the Blitzfire. (Tools 38 7.5 C)
Surf tether rope is _____ feet long?
600 feet
Dept apparatus shall be kept a minimum of _____ feet from a leak in the Buckeye Pipeline?
600 feet. (Auc 149 6.5.7)
For Buckeye pipeline responses, the apparatus should not be brought any closer than how far from a leak?
600 feet. This removes personell from sources of ignition and any vapor cloud. (Auc 149 6.5.7)
The _____ ladder company will be assigned as the ventilation support group in a HRFPMD.
6th ladder company. (MDS 6.19)
When writing an FDNY Summons, not more than _____ violation categories are to be cited on each summons
7 (Auc 5 chap 3 add 1 pg 2)
The initial Rescue Task Force may be limited to _____ FDNY members and NYPD force protection.
7 FDNY members and 4 NYPD. The optimal team consists of "1234" 1 FD officer, 1 EMS officer, 3 FFs, and 4 NYPD SRG officers. Note: Entry should not be delayed awaiting specific FDNY resources. (ERP ADD 3A 11.2.2)
There are _____ bags in the Maxi-Force airbag system ranging from 12-ton (smallest) to 74-ton (largest)
7 bags (Tools 20 2.1.1)
When preparing injury/expisure reports, all available information must be initiated and submitted no later than _____ days from the date of the injury/exposure with or without the member's signiture and/or narrative.
7 days. (Safety Bulletin 4.1)
In cold water, it takes approximately _____ to _____ minutes for the core body temperature to begin to significantly drop, affecting movement of arms and legs.
7 to 15 minutes. (Water rescue 1 3.4.1)
The CBRN CAP1 canister has a _____ year shelf life when stored in its vacuum sealed container.
7 year shelf life. The expiration date is labeled on both the vacuum sealed container and the canister itself. (TB SCBA add 2)
Vertical reach of a 1 3/4 handline with a 15/16 tip at 50psi?
70 feet
The goal when using the digital in line pressure gage is to obtain a residual pressure (nozzle open, water flowing) of approximately _____ PSI for 3 lengths or _____ PSI for 4 lengths of 2 1/2 inch hose.
70 psi for 3 lengths 80 psi for 4 lengths (Tools 36 3.1 E)
AirTrains can reach speeds of?
70mph (AUC 207 Add 12 3)
Vertical reach of a 2 1/2 handline with a 15/16 tip at 50 psi?
75 feet
The "Throw bag" of a water rescue kit contains _____ feet of buoyant nylon rope.
75 feet (water rescue 2 3.6.2)
An air pressurized manual dry standpipe system is required at buildings under construction upon reaching a height greater than _____ feet or buildings undergoing demolition with existing standpipe.
75 feet. (Engine ops chap 9 add 2 1.1)
When required, alarms shall be announced twice over the Borough network approximately ______ after the initial alarm transmission.
75 seconds (comm chap 8 8.3.3)
When required, alarms shall be announced twice over the borough network approximately _____ after the initial alarm transmission?
75 seconds. (Comm chap 8 8.5)
The total number of units committed to dewatering operations should not reduce the overall ability of engine and ladder companies to?
75% (AUC 159 add 9 2.4)
Fans blowing fresh exterior air into a structure have shown to be _____ % more effectively then negative pressure ventilation which is fans pulling smoke from within a structure.
75% (AUC 349 9.3)
The high rise nozzle is a _____ foot long aluminum pipe with a _____ degree bend.
8 foot long with a 68 degree bend. (Tools 7 ds17 4.1)
Notification to the FDNY is required for sprinklers OOS on more than one floor OR if repairs cannot be completed within?
8 hours
The post radio shall be charged for at least how long weekly?
8 hours (Comm chap 12.2.3)
Each amplifier on the sound powered phones have 2 cords. One _____ inch long cord with a female connector that attaches to the headset, and one _____ inch long cord with a male connector that attaches to the SPT system.
8 inch long cord with female connector for the headset. 42 inch cord with a male connector that attaches to the SPT system. (Tools 31 2.6)
A radio receiving an EAB will hold the display of radio that pressed it for approximately?
8 seconds (comm chap 11 3.5.2)
When supplying water to thr Port Authority ARFF crash trucks at JFK airport, ECCs should not exceed _____ psi discharge pressure?
80 psi. (AUC 325 Add 2 4.1)
The Akron Multiversal should not be operated at more than _____ GPM with any type of straight stream or fog tip.
800 GPM (tools 17 3.4.5)
According to Lofts, steel tension cables or rods can fail at?
800 degrees F. (Lost fires 5.3.8)
If the body drops below _____ degrees, severe hypothermia sets in and the person loses consciousness.
82 degrees. (Water rescue 1 3.4.2)
At 1000 degrees F, a 100 foot long beam will have extended in length?
9 1/2 inches. (Taxpayers 3.6.1) asked on an old LTs test.
The life saving rope is _____ in diameter.
9/16" in diameter. It is 150 feet long. (Ropes 1 1.1)
Although out of hospital DNR orders do not expire, they should be updated every _____ days by the patient's physician.
90 days. (CFRD chap 2 add 1 4.1.2)
A "LO batt" in the In-line gage which is flashing slowly indicates _____ minutes of battery life remaining.
90 minutes of battery life remains. When this happens, the battery shall be swapped at the conclusion of the operation. (Tools 36 5.3)
The CD-19 collision report shall be fowarded by the apparatus operator/officer within?
96 hours of the apparatus collision/incident. (SB 56 10.1)
Hypothermia begins when the body's core temperature falls below?
98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. (Water rescue 1 3.4.1)
Symbol "XXX" will display on the Altair when the atmosphere is?
Above 100% LEL. (Nat has add 2 4.1)
The Beluga glass cutting knife is used to cut laminated safety glass found in various places such as automobile windshields. It is supplied with a 1/4 inch locking drive so it can be used with?
And standard 3/8 - 1/2 inch inch battery operated drill or any 1/4 inch impact driver. It can also swivel 360 degrees at the chuck. (Tools 39)
A 50 foot long steel I-beam heated over its length to 970 degrees F will expand in length?
Approximately 4 inches . (Taxpayers 3.6.1)
Bereavement leave will begin?
At 0900 hours FOLLOWING the time of death. Remember if you receive notification of a death at 1000, leave will start the following day! This was on the 2014 captains test! (PA/ID 4-89)
Blocking apparatus at highways should be how far behind operating forces?
At least 50 feet. (TB Fires 8 6.5)
Sound powered phone connectors are typically located at the street level Siamese connections closest to the emergency exits on both sides of under river tubes. In the tubes they will be found?
At the standpipe outlets approximately 200 feet apart. (Tools 31 4.3.2)
Most Mayday situations will not require switching of HT channels, however if the situation calls for it, Channel _____ is designated as the emergency channel.
Channel 16. (MMID chap 5 add 1 1.1)
Loft buildings can be of what class construction?
Class 1,2,3,and 6. Fireproof are the most common. (Lofts 1.1)
Who shuts utilities at a collapse? How about at a taxpayer?
Collapse - 2nd ladder Taxpayer - 1st ladder
Battalion chiefs may authorize up to ______ hours of rest and rehabilitation. Deputy chiefs may authorize up to _____ hours.
BCs - 2 hours DCs - 3 hours (AUC 310 10.4.3)
To correct the position of a ladder pipe with water flowing. A member can climb the aerial ladder providing the horizontal dostance between the tip and the turntable is what?
Between 15 to 25 feet, 70 to 80 degree angle (resg chap 11 11.4.12)
The discharge range of the AFFF foam extinguisher is?
Between 35 - 40 feet. (Foam add 2 pg 1)
The nylon tubular webbing is one inch by 20 feet and has a breaking strength of?
Breaking strength of 4000 pounds, and a knotted breaking strength of 3000 pounds. It is inspected monthly and after each use. (MMID Add 3)
The "EZ Don Harness" weighs 8 pounds and has a breaking strength and a work load of?
Breaking strength of 5000 pounds. Work load of 400 pounds. (Ropes 9 1.4,1.5)
At a collapse, the _____ arriving engine must ensure that a 3 1/2 supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder?
Second engine (collapse 7.3)
In a HRFPMD, the _____ ladder searches the attack stairway for 5 floors above the fire.
Second ladder. (MDs 6.15.1)
Gamma rays can affect the whole body and their range is up to?
Several hundred feet. (ERP 4 1.1 table)
For cell sites, antennas may not extend higher than _____ feet from a parapet or penthouse or bulkhead.
Six feet. (Auc 331 3.2)
Newer cars can have as many as _____ airbags.
Sixteen (Disentanglement 2.6)
What are the pressures and temperatures of steam plants as compared to underground pipes and I'm buildings?
Steam pressures in generating plants can be as high as 2,000 psi and reach 900ºF. Steam pressures in the buried supply piping and in buildings can be as high as 170 psi and temperatures as high as 350ºF. (Steam 2.2)
Bunker gear is comprised of _____ distinct layers.
THREE -The outer shell -The moisture barrier -The thermal liner (AUC 310 1.2)
During a search, the LED on the PAK tracker will will begin to light when the signal strength rises above?
The 50% level. (Tb SCBA add 8 7.6)
The symbol "XXX" on the MSA Altair means?
The atmosphere is above 100% LEL
The "+++" symbol on the MSA Altair indicates?
The atmosphere is above 30% oxygen
The _____ arriving engine will ensure a 3 1/2 supply line is stretched to the first Tower Ladder at a collapse.
The second arriving engine. (Collapse 7.3)
Blind hoistway emergency access openings are provided every _____ floor but not more than _____ feet apart.
Third floor, not more than 36 feet apart.
Smaller I beams in taxpayers can be heated beyond their strength limitations in?
Thirty minutes. (Taxpayers 3.6.4)
When using a portable ladder to force a Lexan Window, place the butt of the ladder I'm in the corner adjacent to the window frame. Then _____ or _____ members will apply gradual leaning pressure against the window until it is forced inward.
Three or four members. (Ladders 1 10.3.1)
Under most conditions, the number of members on a search rope should be limited to?
Three. (Ropes 6 7.1)
Upon arrival to a Class E or J alarm, the officer will make contact with building personnel, inquire as to the alarm source and direct building personnel to reset the alarm. If the alarm resets, Officer will wait approximately _____ to _____ minutes to ensure that the reset holds.
Two to three minutes. (Comm ch 6 add 2 3.4)
The primary UTAC channel for use in the NYC region is?
UTAC 42D. The secondary channel is UTAC 41D. Note: The IC or a designated member will adjust their radio channel to UTAC 42D at all Mutual Aid responses. (Comm chap 14 add 4 2.1)
AirTrains are comprised on one to four cars. Each car can carry up to _____ passengers.
Up to 200 passengers. Note: If the train is stopped outside a station and the Emergency Door Release is pulled, the door will not open unless the release handle is on a side of the train where the walkway is located. (Auc 207 add 12 section 3)
Load capacity for the A-frame, folding, and telescoping ladder is?
Up to 300 pounds. (Ladders 1 8.4.2)
Load capacity for the 35 foot extension ladder is?
Up to 600 pounds. (Ladders 1 8.4.2)
Roof, straight and extension ladders 26' or less can hold up to?
Up to a 500 lb load (ladders 1)
Extension ladders 27' to 35' can hold?
Up to a 600 pound load (ladders 1)
When using a chainsaw, the most dangerous kickback zone is the upper _____ degree quadrant.
Upper 90 degree quadrant. (Tools 24 5.6 figure 5)
The _____ ladder company will notify the IC of straight run stairs in upper floor fires in cast-iron and mill loft buildings. The _____ ladder company will do it for lower floor fires in these buildings.
Upper floor fires - first ladder company Lower floor fires - second ladder company. (Lofts 7.2)
When units are sent to the Rehabilitation Group, they shall be sent in manageable groups. Usually _____ units at a time, so as to not overcrowd they Rehabilitation Group.
Usually 4 units at a time. (Auc 230 7.4)
A warning sign that will signal a potential structural collapse during operations is inability to make successful headway against a heavy fire condition within _____ minutes into the operation.
Within 20 minutes. (Taxpayers 4.2.5 J)
Probie evaluations must arrive within _____ days of the end of the rating period to the Bureau of Personnel.
Within 5 days. (PA/ID 5-84 pg 1)
The RAC unit and EMS resources should aim to set up the Forward RAC area within _____ feet of the Command Post and within eyesight of the Fire building whenever possible.
Within 50 feet of the Command Post. (AUC 230 add 1 4.1)
Notification that a sprinkler system is or will be OOS shall be made to the Fire Department if the work or repairs cannot be completed within _____ hours of the time it was placed OOS.
Within 8 hours. Note: for a fire alarm system, it's within 8 hours in any 24 hour period. (Auc 5 chap 2 add 4 3.3)
Symbol "+++" on the Altair means?
Atmosphere is above 30% oxygen. (Nat gas add 2 5.3)
Early signs of hypothermia begin at approximately _____ degrees causing the body to uncontrollably shiver. At about _____ degrees , lips turn blue, speech begins to slur, and skin loses color.
- Early signs begin at 95 degrees. - At 90 degrees skin loses color. (Water rescue 1 3.4.2)
Visits to the firehouse from schools or scouts shall not exceed 1 hour and be between?
0900 and 1700 hours. (Regs 19)
On the cockloft nozzle, the configuration of the _____ tips eliminate back pressure.
1/2 inch tips (tools 7 DS 18 1.5)
The Office record journal will be retained for how long?
10 years (Regs 15 15.3.1)
The Blitzfire monitor should nkt be operated at more than _____ psi?
175 (TOOLS 38 7.3)
Range of a purple k extinguisher?
19-20 feet. (PURPLE K 2.2.2)
Members placed on military leave may be eligible for a maximum of _____ hours of paid military leave.
240 hours (PA/ID 7-75 4.1)
Psi for the hi-rise nozzle (HRN)?
3 lengths - 70 psi 4 lengths - 80 psi
The FDNY rates the workload of the PSS system at?
300 pounds (ropes 4 1.10)
The discharge range for the AFFF extinguisher is?
35-40 feet.
Slack tide is _____ minutes between high and low tides.
45 minutes (water rescue 3 2.2)
No more than _____ members are permitted in any elevator car.
6 members.
Positive pressure fans should be tilted ____ degrees under normal circumstances?
80 degrees (auc 349 7.2)
Collapsible ladders can hold up to?
A 300 lb load (ladders 1)
Discharge pressure of a cockloft nozzle is?
Approximately 125 GPM
The EZ Don harness has a maximum breaking strength of _____ pounds and a working load of _____ pounds.
Breaking strength of 5000 pounds. Work load of 400 pounds. (Tb ropes 9)
