PART I - SAFETY BULLETINS #9, 10 & 13 & EVOLUTIONS #6, 8 & 9:

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1 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART I - SAFETY BULLETINS #9, 10 & 13 & EVOLUTIONS #6, 8 & 9: Safety Bulletins #9, 10, 13: 1) The term "Defensive Driver" has been used time and again by personnel interested in the reduction of vehicular accidents, both in the Fire Department and outside the Fire Department. As a sharp Fire Tech student you would know that the defensive driver does which of the following? (Safety Bulletin 9) 1) When driving a pumper he "SQUARES" his turns because he is aware of the length of his apparatus and the resultant fact that the rear wheels will track inside the front wheels. 2) When driving a ladder apparatus, he does what he can to simplify the tiller-man's problems. He delays acceleration after a turn until the tiller-man is tracking straight behind the tractor. A) 1 only B) 2 only C) None of the above D) A & B 2) Regarding the use of this tiller-man signal buzzer, the following sequences of signals is recommended: Please choose the most correct answer from the list above? (Safety Bulletin 10) A) One (1) buzzer tone signal -- STOP. B) Two (2) buzzer tone signals -- tiller-man in position to respond. C) Three (3) buzzer tone signals -- Area to rear of apparatus clear for back up operations when properly supervised by officer and guides. D) All of the above. 3) Both the chauffeur and tiller-man should at the beginning of each tour of duty, in addition to other inspections, examine apparatus to see that their delegated area is in a safe condition for response. The tiller-man should give special attention to: Please choose an incorrect concern from the list above? (Safety Bulletin 10) A) Position of tiller wheels, to see that they are not cut off center. When this condition is noted, immediately notify the officer on duty. B) Under the direction of the chauffeur, reposition the wheels so that the tiller wheels track directly behind the tractor. C) Avoid turning steering wheel while vehicle is at rest. This places unnecessary strain on steering mechanism, knuckles, suspension, etc. D) Check to see that the tiller-man signal buzzer, if provided, is in operative condition. Week #3 1 S. B. #9, 10, 13 & Evolutions 6, 8 & 9

2 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 4) From the list below please choose an incorrect item pertaining to air brakes found on department apparatus? (Safety Bulletin 13) A) The air brake pedal should normally be depressed fully. B) Fanning an air brake pedal (pumping as related to hydraulic brakes) is an improper method of applying air brakes for normal stops. C) Some fanning of air brakes may be required in order to regain lost traction due to a skid as a result of slippery road conditions. However, chauffeurs generally should avoid fanning air brake pedal, especially when descending long or steep grades. D) Air brake systems are equipped with a low pressure indicator. The low pressure indicator is so arranged so that the warning buzzer will sound and the warning lights go on when the air pressure in the system falls to approximately 55 to 60 pounds. 5) All Officers and chauffeurs are again reminded that there should be at least pounds air pressure in the air brake system before the vehicle is moved. Please fill in the blank? (Safety Bulletin 13) A) 60 B) 55 C) 50 D) None of the above Evolutions #6, 8, & 9: 6) Please choose an incorrect procedure when drafting water and supplying a deck-pipe of a second pumper? (Evolution 6) A) Place 1st pumper in position at source of water supply, so that the operating side of pumper is inboard. Connect the two large suctions and attach strainer. Use large spanners on all connections. B) With utility rope, tie clove hitch and binder around strainer end of suction connection, placing one turn of rope just below lugs of strainer, and other just above lugs of suction. Connect female butt of suction connection to inlet of pumper. C) Lower strainer end of suction connection into water; pull rope taut so that strainer is clear of bottom. With utility rope, take turn around substantial part of pumper or bulkhead and tie clove hitch and binder on taut part of rope to support weight of suction. D) The preferred method of securing suction is to tie it off to a substantial part of the bulkhead. Week #3 2 S. B. #9, 10, 13 & Evolutions 6, 8 & 9

3 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 7) As a sharp Fire Tech student you would know that when one FDNY pumper is relaying water to another FDNY pumper both the Supply Pumper and the Operating Pumper must always remain in the Volume Position. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? (Evolutions 8, section 3.4) A) Agree or D) Disagree 8) Relay procedures should accommodate two-21 2 hand-lines without the intake pressure gauge dropping below psi on the operating pumper. If the Intake pressure gauge reading does drop below psi on the Operating Pumper, then the ECC of the Operating pumper should request the Supply Pumper to increase throttle (tap-up pro- pressure governor) in 10 psi increments as needed. Please fill in the blanks? (Evolutions 8, section 3.12) A) First blank - 20 psi / 2nd blank 15 B) First blank - 15 psi / 2nd blank 20 C) First blank - 15 psi / 2nd blank 15 D) First blank - 20 psi / 2nd blank 20 9) If the Supply Pumper s Intake pressure gauge drops below 15 psi, the Supply Pumper s ECC should contact the Operating Pumper s ECC and the Officer of the Operating Pumper and inform them that the hydrants supply limit has been reached. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the above statement? (Evolutions 8, section 3.13) A) Agree or D) Disagree 10) Please choose an incorrect procedure from the list below when supplying water to a standpipe system through a siamese and then operating a hose-line from a floor outlet? (Evolution 9, section Notes) A) All hose-lines stretched from standpipe shall be 21 2" hose with controlling nozzle and 11 8" Main Stream Tip. B) All hose-lines stretched from standpipes shall be connected to outlets on floors below the fire floor. Variations from stretching initial hose-lines from standpipe outlets on a floor below the fire due to building configurations shall be approved by division commanders and placed in the CIDS program. C) If a pressure reducing/restricting device (PRD) is found on the standpipe outlet, it should be removed. If the PRD cannot be removed, and there is no other outlet available without a PRD, than it is permissible to use an outlet with a PRD. D) Always connect in-line pressure gauge to standpipe outlet to ensure correct nozzle pressure. Pressure gauge can be carried attached to the Control firefighter's length in the same manner as is the nozzle. E) The Controlling nozzle can be carried attached to the folded lead length. Week #3 3 S. B. #9, 10, 13 & Evolutions 6, 8 & 9

4 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS Safety Bulletins #9, 10, 13 & Evolutions #6, 8 & 9 1. Answer: D 2. Answer: D 3. Answer: B = With the chauffeur and under the direction of the officer on duty, reposition the wheels so that the tiller wheels track directly behind the tractor. 4. Answer: A = The air brake pedal should be depressed fully, ONLY in an emergency. 5. Answer: A 6. Answer: D = The preferred method of securing suction is to tie it off to a substantial part of pumper. 7. Answer: D = Note: Exception: At Standpipe operations where head pressure needs to be overcome, the Supply Pumper remains in the Volume position and the operating pumper must be in the Pressure position. 8. Answer: C 9. Answer: D = Everything was correct, except - not the Officer of the Operating Pumper notify the IC. 10. Answer: E = Controlling nozzle must always be carried attached to the folded lead length. Week #3 4 S. B. #9, 10, 13 & Evolutions 6, 8 & 9

5 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART II AUC s #211, 213, 217 & In regards to emergency notification procedures for gasoline leaks or spills, failure of the oil company to respond within a reasonable time or render the required assistance shall be the subject of a report to whom? (AUC 211) A) Chief in Charge-Bureau of Operations. B) Battalion Commander C) Division Commander D) Chief of Fleet Maintenance 2. The IC, upon determining that there is an emergency involving a gasoline leak or spill involving an NYSPC (New York State Petroleum Council) member company shall comply with all of the following statements except which one? (AUC 211 sec 1.2) A) Take appropriate measures to control same and reduce the hazard B) Determine the company or companies whose service station, garage or truck is responsible. C) Notify the borough dispatcher on the Manhattan frequency only, identifying himself by giving name, rank and unit. D) Give details as to location, amount of gasoline lost or spilled, name of oil company and other information if pertinent. 3. According to AUC 213, which of the following should remain operable because of emergency generators? (AUC 213 sec 2.1) A) Voice alarm system B) Department telephone system C) Department radio system D) Primary bell circuit E) Street boxes F) Public telephone system G) Emergency power in hospitals and nursing homes H) All of the above 4. In buildings dependent on fire pumps to maintain pressure on the upper floors, there will be no protection on these upper floors, unless standby power is available. Do you: (AUC 213 sec 2.5.2) A) Agree or D) Disagree Week #3 1 AUC s #211, 213, 217 & 240

6 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 5. Which of the following statements is correct when dealing with water supply in buildings with electrical power failure? (AUC 213 sec 2.6) A) Standpipe and sprinkler systems in buildings up to six stories high would remain operable because of their direct connection to city water mains. B) Standpipe and sprinkler in taller buildings would remain operable as long as water remained in the pressure or gravity tanks. This would not be quickly depleted under fire conditions. C) Booster pumps would not function anywhere 6. Which of the following statements about manpower is correct? (AUC , 4.1.7) 1) If a loss of electric power occurs, and department communications are disrupted, prior to a change of tours, Officers shall be alert that manpower not be released and early relief not be permitted unless ordered by Department radio message. 2) Mutual Exchanges shall be in accordance with current directives and regulations except requests by company officers to be approved verbally by Battalion Chiefs in their respective battalion and requests by firemen by officers on duty in their company. A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither are correct 7. Portable generators shall be used to supply electricity to the firehouse electrical system. Do you: (AUC ) A) Agree or D) Disagree 8. When reporting for duty at quarters and finding your unit relocated or at an operation, realize that relieving platoons shall be ready to leave quarters immediately after commencement of the tour of duty and such units shall leave promptly upon arrival of transportation. Do you: (AUC ) A) Agree or D) Disagree 9. Units within of the location of operations shall proceed on foot, or utilize public transportation, if available, to relieve units operating. (AUC ) A) 1 mile B) 1/2 mile C) 1/3 mile D) 2/3 mile Week #3 2 AUC s #211, 213, 217 & 240

7 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 10. Unless specifically ordered, no company shall remain in quarters later than or before proceeding to the location of operations or to relocated quarters. (AUC 217, 2.7) A) 0900 hours; 1800 hours B) 0915 hours; 1815 hours C) 0930 hours; 1830 hours D) 1000 hours; 1900 hours 11. Officers with units relocated to another quarters shall, at or, notify the dispatcher in the borough in which relocated that relief will, or may, be required. (AUC 217, 4.1) A) 0800 hours; 1700 hours B) 0830 hours; 1730 hours C) 0900 hours; 1800 hours D) 0930 hours; 1830 hours 12. Officers reporting for duty and finding the company not in quarters shall ascertain if the company is relocated. If the company is relocated, who shall be notified? (AUC ) A) Dispatcher B) Battalion C) Division D) Supervising Dispatcher 13. The objective of the field evaluation is to determine the actual level of performance under operating conditions. The functions to be assessed cover four major areas of responsibility for an officer. Which one below is not one of these major areas? (AUC ) A) Performance at fires B) Performance of administrative duties C) Performance of field work D) Disciplinary skills 14. An objective evaluation of officers will be made in each area and ratings, once formulated, will not be changed. There are to be no duplicate copies made and no records kept below the Division Command. Do you: (AUC ) A) Agree or D) Disagree Week #3 3 AUC s #211, 213, 217 & 240

8 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS 1. A 2. C. = Borough dispatcher in which the incident occurred 3. H 4. Agree 5. A = B- Would be quickly depleted. C- Would function in hospitals and in nursing homes where stand-by generators are maintained 6. C 7. Disagree. = Shall not be used. This equipment must be carried on apparatus for emergency 8. Agree 9. C 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. D = Management skills 14. Agree Week #3 4 AUC s #211, 213, 217 & 240

9 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART III BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material} Questions is for all R-2 (Residential) Student Apartments in the 2008 Building Code where the main use or dominant occupancy of a building is NOT classified as R-2 Student Apartments and the building is only PARTIALLY occupied by R-2 Student Apartments: 217. Where the main use or dominant occupancy of a building IS NOT classified as R-2 Student Apartments and the building is partially occupied by R-2 Student Apartments, it would be correct to state that: (Ch 5 Ref 1.8, Pg 8) A manual fire alarm shall be installed throughout all public corridors serving student apartments and student related uses recreation rooms, lounges, dining rooms, laundry, and storage rooms - EXCEPT if: The Building is not over 2 stories in height where all individual dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by at least 1 hour fire partitions, AND each individual dwelling unit has an exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard OR The building contains fewer than 15 student apartments A. Agree or D. Disagree? 218. Where the main use or dominant occupancy of a building IS NOT classified as R-2 Student Apartments and the building is partially occupied by R-2 Student Apartments, it would be correct to state that: (Ch 5 Ref 1.8, Pg 8) An automatic fire alarm system without alarm notification appliances fire alarm shall be installed in Group R-2 student apartments and student related uses - where the activation of any required smoke detector shall initiate a signal at a central station or a constantly attended location. Smoke detectors shall be located: A. In each mechanical equipment room, electrical, transformer, telephone equipment or similar room, in elevator machine rooms and in elevator lobbies B. In air distribution systems C. Throughout all public corridors serving student apartments and student related uses recreation rooms, lounges, dining rooms, laundry, and storage rooms---except, public corridors do not require smoke detectors if the building contains fewer than 15 student apartments An exception to all of this is: No automatic fire alarm system is required in buildings not over 2 stories in height where all individual dwelling units and contiguous attic and crawl spaces are separated from each other and public or common areas by at least 1 hour fire partitions, AND each individual dwelling unit has an exit directly to a public way, exit court or yard. A. Agree or D. Disagree? Week #3 61 BISP MANUAL

10 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 219. Group R-2 and R-3 occupancies (including buildings NOT classified as R-2 Student Apartments and the building is partially occupied by R-2 Student Apartments), shall have smoke alarms installed and maintained, regardless of the occupant load, WITHIN the dwelling unit, at which of the following locations? (Ch 5 Ref 1.8, Pg 9) A. On the ceiling or wall outside of each room used for sleeping purposes within 15 feet from the door to such room B. In each room used for sleeping purposes C. In each story within a dwelling unit, including below grade stories and penthouses of any are, but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics D. In dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level 220. It is unlawful to operate commercial cooking equipment that generates smoke or grease laden vapors or fumes? (Ch 5 Ref 1.9, Pg 1) A. Without a permit B. Without a lawfully installed fire extinguishing system C. Without a lawfully installed exhaust system D. While the fire extinguishing system or exhaust system is out of service 221. Cooking equipment involving vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by a Class rated portable fire extinguisher provided within feet travel distance of the commercial-type cooking equipment? (Ch 5 Ref 1.9, Pg 1) A. A, 20 B. B, 30 C. C, 20 D. K, Requirements for a commercial cooking system are correctly indicated in all of the following choices except? (Ch 5 Ref 1.9, Pg 2) A. Dry chemical fire extinguishing systems shall be installed to protect commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems B. Once a month, the fire extinguishing system shall be inspected C. The fire extinguishing system shall be inspected, tested, serviced and otherwise maintained on at least a semi-annual basis D. Commercial cooking kitchen fusible links and foam water spray heads shall be replaced at least annually 223. The fire extinguishing system for Commercial Cooking equipment shall have a manual activation device located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area:--a minimum of feet and a maximum of feet from the kitchen exhaust system? (Ch 5 Ref 1.9, Pg 3) A. 10, 15 B. 10, 20 C. 15, 20 D. 15, 25 Week #3 62 BISP MANUAL

11 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 224. Which of the following maintenance items for commercial cooking equipment is incorrectly indicated? (Ch 5 Ref 1.9, Pg 3) A. The entire exhaust system (except vertical and horizontal portions of interior and exterior ducts above 3 stories) shall be inspected and cleaned at least once every 3 months B. Vertical and horizontal portions of interior and exterior ducts above 3 stories shall be cleaned at least every 6 months C. Filters shall be cleaned or replaced at least once a month D. Any spark arrestor provided with a solid fuel cooking operation shall be inspected monthly Commentary - Questions contain questions from new laws that were passed in 2009 which concern New Safety Updates for fire suppression systems: 225. It would be correct to state that all new and existing buildings, regardless of size or occupancy, are required to provide color coding for their sprinkler and standpipe system as follows? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 1) A. All exposed sprinkler piping, except branch piping, must be painted GREEN B. All exposed standpipe piping, except branch piping, must be painted RED C. Combination standpipe valve handles must be painted YELLOW D. Dedicated sprinkler valve handles must be painted GREEN 226. Who, with the proper permit, may cut and cap standpipes or sprinklers during demolition? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 2) A. Only a licensed master plumber B. Only a licensed fire-suppression piping contractor C. Only a licensed master plumber or a licensed fire-suppression piping contractor 227. A new building under construction that will be built up to 400 requires standpipe hydrostatic pressure tests initially when construction reaches? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. 75 and then additional tests when the building reaches 175, 275, 375 B. 75 and then additional tests when the building reaches 150, 225, 300, 375 C. 100 and then additional tests when the building reaches 200, 300, 400, D. 100 and then additional tests when the building reaches 225, If a building is receiving an enlargement triggering a new standpipe system OR an addition to an existing standpipe system it requires a hydrostatic pressure test at every feet in height added to the system? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. 25 B. 50 C. 75 D. 100 Week #3 63 BISP MANUAL

12 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 229. When buildings are going to be demolished or stories removed, hydrostatic pressure tests of the fire suppression systems must be conducted BEFORE work begins. (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 230. Standpipe systems that require hydrostatic pressure tests due to new construction, or enlargements, but are exposed to freezing conditions, may have their required hydrostatic pressure test postponed, provided that the system undergoes an interim test with dry? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. Air, only B. Nitrogen, only C. Air or Nitrogen 231. Units finding a demolition or gut rehabilitation is being conducted where the removal of a damaged or inoperable sprinkler system is taking place without the proper variance shall? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. Forward an A-8 to the BFP, Fire Suppression Unit B. Call DOB for a possible stop work order and request a Battalion Chief to the scene C. Issue an NOV D. Issue a Summons 232. Units finding that hydrostatic pressure testing has not been performed as required by Local Law 63/09 for new construction, enlargements, building demolition and removal of stories, or new or altered standpipe / sprinkler systems shall? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 3) A. Forward an A-8 to the BFP, Fire Suppression Unit B. Call DOB and a Battalion Chief to the scene C. Issue an NOV D. Issue a Summons 233. Existing standpipes in a vacant building demolished, or temporary and permanent standpipes in a new building under construction that is higher than 75, must all have airpressurized alarms that detect breaches in the standpipe systems. (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 4) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 234. Contractors must notify the Fire Department before any planned deactivation of a standpipe alarm system. (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 4) A. Agree or D. Disagree? Week #3 64 BISP MANUAL

13 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 235. At construction and demolition sites, Local Law 59 requires Site Safety Managers to conduct checks of standpipe connections and a tracing examination of standpipes on every floor to verify no breach exists throughout the building? (Ch 5 Ref 1.10, Pg 5) A. Daily, daily B. Daily, weekly C. Weekly, weekly D. Daily, monthly 236. Regarding the A-8 FDNY referral Form, it would be incorrect to state that? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1, Pg 1-2-6) A. If an A-8 is forwarded for a city owned or operated facility, a copy of the A-8 shall also be forwarded to the BFP, Public Buildings Unit, with the notation City Agency marked in red in the upper right hand corner of the A-8. B. Final dispositions for referrals to the Department of Buildings or other agencies will be obtained and accessed via the DOB or other agency s website. C. If there are referrals to multiple agencies (example FDNY & DOB), separate A-8 forms shall be utilized D. FDNY exposure terminology shall be used where appropriate in the remarks area of the A-8 E. If a premises fronts on more than one street, include all addresses on all streets 237. A Company Commander that is not satisfied with the final disposition of an A-8 shall send a special report to the? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1, Pg 3) A. Chief of Fire Prevention B. Chief of Operations C. Chief of Department D. Fire Commissioner 238. Requests to seal a vacant building must originate with what agency? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 6) A. DOB B. HPD C. DEP D. DOHMH Week #3 65 BISP MANUAL

14 Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/04/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 239. Regarding the use of the High Priority Referral Program, Officers should know that it is incorrect to state? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 8, 10) A. It may sometimes be used in situations requiring immediate action B. If conditions justify, the administrative unit shall complete the High Priority Referral Report for submission to the administrative battalion C. The administrative unit will complete and forward a CIDS card D. An administrative unit receiving notice that a hazard previously reported as a High Priority Referral has been abated, MUST conduct a re-inspection of the premises and if necessary, amend or delete CIDS information 240. Regarding the use of the High Priority Referral Program, Company Officers and Battalion Chiefs should know that a separate High Priority Referral Report shall be submitted for each? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 8, 10) A. Address or Premises B. Complaint for the same address or the same premises ANSWERS 217. Agree 218. Agree 219. A, B, C, D 220. A, B, C, D 221. D 222. A = (Dry chemical shall NOT be installed, Wet chemical shall be used) 223. B 224. B = (Horizontal is 3 months) 225. B, C, D = (All exposed sprinkler piping, except branch piping, must be painted RED) 226. C 227. A 228. C 229. Agree 230. C 231. B 232. A 233. Agree 234. Agree 235. B 236. C = (Record all items for different agencies on the same form) 237. A 238. A 239. A = It should NOT be used in situations requiring immediate action 240. A, B Week #3 66 BISP MANUAL