PART I - SAFETY BULLETINS #24, 26, 27 & 45 & EVOLUTIONS #10-16:

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART I - SAFETY BULLETINS #24, 26, 27 & 45 & EVOLUTIONS #10-16: Safety Bulletins #24, 26, 27 & 45: 1) The Bureau of Fire Department Buildings has started a program of painting certain safety guide markings on all overhead apparatus entrance doors. This program is directed toward the elimination of vehicular accidents involving such apparatus entrance doors. All painting will be done in bright color paint. Please fill in the blank? (Safety Bulletin 24) A) Orange B) Yellow C) Green D) White 2) The most effective way of getting your thoughts across to the people involved in a near miss accident is to assemble the group involved and inform all members of the near miss accident and the action that could have been taken that would have eliminated the near miss accident. Advise them also, it might have happened to anyone in the group unless they adhere to safety regulations. Do you agree or disagree with the above paragraph? (Safety Bulletin 26) A) Agree or D) Disagree 3) A list of driving techniques that may assist you in minimizing winter hazards is provided below, please choose the incorrect technique? (Safety Bulletin 27) A) Steering: Steer gently on slippery surfaces. Sharp quick turns can throw you into a skid. B) Braking: Brake gently on slippery surfaces. Squeeze brakes to prevent skids. C) Speed: Accelerate gently to prevent spinning the rear wheels, when getting started and while in motion. Adjust your speed to changes in road condition. D) Skids: If your vehicle goes into a skid, turn your wheels away from the skid to retain control. Lift your foot from the accelerator, but don't brake or shift gears. 4) The Accident Review Committee revealed interesting facts regarding various types of apparatus accidents. The accident discussed here is the most frequently recurring type for ladder apparatus. It occurs as the tiller-truck is completing a turn and the tiller section strikes a parked car on the far side of the turn. An interesting sidelight is that the first car on the far side after the turn is seldom hit. The point of contact comes between from the corner and usually involves the second or third car. Please fill in the blank? (Safety Bulletin 45) A) 50 and 80 feet B) 20 and 40 yards C) 20 and 40 feet D) 50 and 80 yards Week #4 1 S. B. #24, 26, 27 & 45 & Evolutions #10-16

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 5) Please choose an incorrect guideline for the Chauffeur when driving a tiller apparatus? (Safety Bulletin 45) A) Do not accelerate until you are two ladder truck lengths into the street. B) Negotiate the tractor turn so that the tiller wheels require a minimum amount of steering. C) Give the tiller-man room on the far side of the turn when you straighten out. D) If necessary to hug the outside, give the tiller-man more time. Evolutions 10-16: 6) Pressure reducing devices on standpipes, where present on outlet valve, must be removed before connecting a supply line to a floor outlet. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement according to Evolution 10? (Evolution 10) A) Agree or D) Disagree 7) Please choose an incorrect procedure from the list below when using either a Brennan, Bonner, or a New York Distributor? (Evolution 13) A) Connect distributor to 2 1/2" hose. B) Lower distributor through opening until it touches floor or stock below. C) Raise distributor slightly above floor or stock and operate in that position. D) Officer gives command, "Start Water". Open single gate fully. At command, "Shut Down", close gate. 8) Please choose an incorrect procedure when using cellar pipes and distributors? (Evolution 13) A) When placing sub-cellar pipe in operating position, it is not always possible to arrange pipe so that it will be between cross bar and building. In that event, the cross bar shall be placed between pipe and building. B) The direction of stream from sub-cellar pipe can be readily determined by observing position of handles on upper section. When parts of sub-cellar pipe are properly assembled, these handles are always at the right angle to nozzle. C) In placing bent cellar pipe in operation into the exterior entrance of a cellar, the pipe should be supported by a portable ladder placed across the opening. D) In addition to their use at cellar fires, cellar pipes and distributors may also be used at fires on piers, between decks of ships, in hanging ceiling, cocklofts, Week #4 2 S. B. #24, 26, 27 & 45 & Evolutions #10-16

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 9) Please choose the correct procedure(s) from the list below when maneuvering portable ladders? (MORE THAN ONE CORRECT) (Evolutions 16) A) Raising man keeps his hands clear of the moving fly ladder by grasping the side rails of ladder beams furthest from him (toward building). His left toe must be dead center to avoid descending fly. B) When extending or lowering fly ladder, hands grasp halyard at right angles to direction of pull to prevent rope from slipping through hand. C) Halyard may be left untied on ladders if situation warrants. If time permits or if ladder is to be rolled or carried vertically, the halyard must be tied by taking a turn around the second rung from the bottom and tying a clove hitch and binder on the taut part of the rope. D) To insure smooth operation and avoid injury a preliminary command "Ready", or "Prepare to" is used to alert members to the next command when maneuvering portable ladders. 10) Please choose the incorrect procedure when two firefighters are transporting a 24 foot extension ladder? (Evolution 16) A) Two firefighters, positioned one at each end of the ladder, with fly out, grasp upper beam. B) Rear firefighter, gives command "Ready, Lift". C) Front firefighter - ladder is raised to shoulder in unison with rear firefighter, with underside of upper beam resting on shoulder. D) Front firefighter - places arm through 2nd and 3rd rungs from tip, grasping 1st rung from tip. Free arm is used to avoid obstructions. E) Rear Firefighter - ladder is raised to shoulder, in unison with front firefighter, with underside of upper beam resting on shoulder. F) Rear Firefighter - Places arm through last two rungs and grasps 2nd rung from butt. 11) When three firefighters are raising a 35 foot extension ladder, the Butt firefighter should take a position with his or her back to the building. Foot (near tip) is placed on lower shoe. Hand (near tip) grasps underside of upper beam near rung, palm up. Other hand grasps upper beam shoe palm down. Other leg is extended for leverage. Please fill in the blank? (Evolution 16) A) 3rd B) 2 nd C) 1 st D) 4th 12) When two firefighters are raising a 24 foot extension ladder the raising firefighter takes a position the distance from the tip, on the street side of the ladder facing the tip. Please fill in the blank? (Evolution 16) A) 1/2 B) 3/4 C) one-third D) 1/4 Week #4 3 S. B. #24, 26, 27 & 45 & Evolutions #10-16

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 13) After two firefighters have raised a 24 foot extension ladder and wish to carry the ladder vertically each firefighter will move to his or her right, facing the beams, grasps the beam in front of them about head high with their left hands, grasps the rung from the butt with their right hands, palm up. Please fill in the blank? (Evolutions 16) A) 2 nd B) 3 rd C) 1 st D) 4 th ANSWERS Safety Bulletins #24, 26, 27 & 45 1. Answer: B 2. Answer: A 3. Answer: D = Skids: If your vehicle goes into a skid, turn your wheels into the skid to retain control. Lift your foot from the accelerator, but don't brake or shift gears. 4. Answer: A 5. Answer: A = Do not accelerate until you are three ladder truck lengths into the street. Evolutions 10-16: 6. Answer: A - Note: Engine Ops chapter 9 states; At fire operations, whether supplying or operating from a standpipe outlet, the PRD should be removed because of the reduced water flow. 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. Be aware of this conflict. Engine Ops 9 is the newer more relevant information. 7. Answer: C = Raise distributor midway and operate in that position. 8. Answer: A = When placing sub-cellar pipe in operating position, it is not always possible to arrange cross-bar so that it will be between pipe and building. In that event, the pipe shall be placed between cross-bar and building. 9. Answer: A, B, D = C = Halyard may be left untied on ladders if situation warrants. If time permits or if ladder is to be rolled or carried vertically, the halyard must be tied by taking a turn around the third rung from the bottom and tying a clove hitch and binder on the taut part of the rope. 10. Answer: F = Rear Firefighter - Places arm through last two rungs and grasps 3rd rung from butt. 11. Answer: A 12. Answer: C 13. Answer: B (Note: questions 7, 8, and 9 make the point that the number three is used a lot in Evolutions 16) Week #4 4 S. B. #24, 26, 27 & 45 & Evolutions #10-16

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART II AUC s #243, 248, 253 & 264 1. Which of the following classifications of meritorious acts is stated incorrectly? (AUC 243 2.1-2.3) A) Class I - EXTREME PERSONAL RISK B) Class II - GREAT PERSONAL RISK C) Class III - UNUSUAL PERSONAL RISK D) Class IV - ORDINARY PERSONAL RISK 2. Which of the below statements are correct? (AUC 243 2.4, 2.5) 1) SERVICE RATING "A" To entitle a member to a rating in this class, the act under consideration should involve an individual act of personal bravery in conjunction with initiative and capability. 2) SERVICE RATING "B" To entitle a member to a rating in this class, the act under consideration should involve an individual act of personal bravery, or initiative and capability A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 3. A unit citation shall be recommended when in the opinion of whom, the operations of an entire unit are deserving of an award? (AUC 243 sec 2.6) A) Battalion Chief B) Deputy Chief C) Borough Commander D) Chief of Operations 4. When appealing decisions of the Board of Merit, a report shall be addressed to whom? (AUC 243 ADD 1) A) Chief of Operations B) Chief of Department C) Fire Commissioner D) Mayor Week #4 1 AUC s #243, 248, 253 & 264

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 5. Who is responsible for routine inspection and servicing of building emergency electrical power generators? (AUC 248 3.1) A) Unit Commanders B) FDNY Buildings Unit C) Dept of Buildings D) Fire Department facilities unit 6. Maintenance and repair of emergency electrical power generators is the responsibility of whom? (AUC 248 3.2) A) Unit Commanders B) FDNY Buildings Unit C) Dept of Buildings D) Fire Department facilities unit 7. You would be most correct to state that Red Cross personnel will respond in which choice below? (AUC 253 2.3) A) All 10-75 or greater alarms in occupied buildings B) All 2 nd or greater alarms in occupied buildings C) All 10-75 or greater alarms in occupied or vacant buildings D) All 2 nd or greater alarms in occupied or vacant buildings 8. Red Cross Referral Slips shall be given to any person needing relocation or assistance as a result of fire. The slip may be given to anyone who wants one but the slip will not be recognized by any agency as verification of fire, damage or residence. It is merely a referral. Which point below regarding this referral slip is incorrect? (AUC 253 3.1-3.5) A) Box number, date, time of box and Battalion responsible for the fire report will be inserted on the slip by the responsible Battalion on scene when it is given to victims B) Units will no longer use radio communications for relocations of victims of fire C) The person requiring assistance will make the necessary call to the Red Cross per instructions on the Referral Slip. An exception to this will be made if the victim has no access to a telephone or when a severe language problem exists D) Referral slips must be given handed out regardless of whether or not Red Cross personnel are on scene Week #4 2 AUC s #243, 248, 253 & 264

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 9. When repairs to the apparatus are needed and the department mechanic determines that the unit cannot respond, or when the unit is unable to respond, the officer would be most correct to promptly notify? (AUC 264 1.2) A) Dispatcher B) Dispatcher and Battalion Chief C) Dispatcher, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief D) Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief 10. When the unit is returned to service, the officer must promptly notify the dispatcher, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. However, if the unit has not returned to service within of the original notification, the officer must notify? (AUC 264 1.2) A) 2 hours; Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief B) 1 hour; Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief C) 3 hours; Dispatcher, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief D) 2 hours; Dispatcher, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief 11. Company Commanders shall forward a written report to when necessary repairs to the apparatus have been reported and not made within a reasonable time. (AUC 264 1.5) A) Division Commander B) Battalion Commander C) Chief of Operations D) Chief of Support Services 12. When notification is made to unit to recover their regularly assigned apparatus, if notification is made after 1600 hours, the exchange is to be made after 1800 hours, unless the unit s spare apparatus is a type not presently available in the city-wide spare pool. Do you: (AUC 264 3.5.2) A) Agree or D) Disagree with the above statement? 13. When out-of-service apparatus is to be stored in the field and circumstances preclude indoor storage in quarters or other locations, officers shall cause the in-service apparatus to be placed out of doors, as close to quarters as possible and within easy view, while the out-of-service apparatus is placed in quarters. Do you: (AUC 264 4.5) A) Agree or D) Disagree with the above statement? Week #4 3 AUC s #243, 248, 253 & 264

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program ANSWERS 1. D - CLASS IV does not exist 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D = Referral slips need not be given if Red Cross personnel are on the scene 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. Disagree = 1500 hours (Also, Rescue, Squad, Marine, Battalion and Special Apparatus are to make exchanges at the 1800 hour time if notified after 1500 hours) 13. Agree Week #4 4 AUC s #243, 248, 253 & 264

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program PART III BISP MANUAL {All Ranks - Company Officer & BC Material} 241. Regarding the taking of digital photos at High Priority Referral Report situations, BC s should be aware that? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 8) A. Photo s are mandatory whenever the condition can be captured with photos B. Photo s must always be forwarded to DOB 242. Battalion Chiefs processing a High Priority Referral Report would be incorrect to think they should? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 9, 10) A. Use FDNY exposure terminology to describe the location of the condition in the endorsement box B. Forward the referral report and photo(s) via e-mail to the Administrative Division C. Enter a separate and distinct complaint number if a joint inspection is requested D. Expect a requested joint inspection with DOB to be conducted within a maximum of 10 days 243. DOB anticipates conducting an inspection within hours of the receipt of a High Priority Referral Report? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 9) A. 24 B. 30 C. 36 D. 48 244. The results of a DOB High Priority Referral Inspection are available to administrative units on the DOB website or, if additional information is required, from the DOB borough liaison. If the DOB inspection results from the website are adequate for FDNY purposes, a joint inspection request may then be cancelled. (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 9) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 245. Which of the following are considered appropriate conditions that can be used in the High Priority Referral Program if immediate action is not required? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 11-12) A. Structural Stability Impacted in an Existing Building or New Building under construction B. Excavation possibly undermining an adjacent building C. Substandard Egress D. Defective Facade E. Illegal or Defective Gas Piping F. Non-Compliance with Lightweight Materials G. Vertical enlargements Week #4 67 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 246. Piping containing flammable gas shall not be permitted vertically or horizontally to pierce or be run in any? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 11) A. Stair enclosure B. Shaft containing a standpipe riser C. Fire pump room D. Public corridor leading to an exit 247. A unit receiving a monthly Structural Integrity Report from DOB showing new construction and alterations using lightweight wood or metal construction materials should know that they should? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 12) A. Make an immediate inspection B. Create CIDS information C. If violations are found, use the High Priority Referral Program procedures 248. A unit inspecting a vertical enlargement adding additional stories on top of an existing building should forward a High Priority Referral Report if? (Ch 5 Ref 2.1 Pg 12) A. The concealed space between the original roof and the new floors above is not firestopped/sprinklered B. The extinguishing system serving the enlargement does not have a separate water supply C. The enlargement was not approved by DOB 249. A Company Officer receiving a complaint or notification from any source relating to conditions involving possible violations of law at premises or locations within the unit s administrative district should? (Ch 5 Ref 2.2 Pg 1) A. Cause a prompt inspection, unless the complaint is related to a place of public assembly. Complaints for places of public assembly shall be immediately telephoned to the Administrative Battalion Chief B. Cause a prompt inspection, unless the complaint is related to a place of public assembly. Complaints for places of public assembly shall be immediately telephoned to the Administrative Deputy Chief C. Cause a prompt inspection, including situations where the complaint is related to a place of public assembly. D. Inspect the complaint during the next BISP period Week #4 68 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 250. A Battalion Chief receiving a phone call from an administrative engine or ladder company regarding a place of assembly that they received a complaint about concerning a possible violation of law should? (Ch 5 Ref 2.2 Pg 1) A. Investigate the matter alone at first, then call the administrative unit if needed B. Investigate the matter with the administrative unit, then inform the Deputy Chief of the actions taken C. Investigate the matter with the administrative Division D. Immediately notify the Deputy Chief, who will investigate the matter with the BC, then notify other units to respond as needed 251. An A-17 INTERIM REPORT shall be forwarded if access to a premise with a complaint is not possible after several attempts on various dates and times within hours of receipt of the complaint? (Ch 5 Ref 2.2 Pg 2) A. 24 B. 48 C. 72 D. 96 252. After a unit forwards an A-17 INTERIM REPORT indicating they have been unable to obtain access to a complaint they received, they shall make additional attempts to complete the inspection. A FINAL REPORT shall be forwarded when completed or if the unit determines the inspection cannot be completed. (Ch 5 Ref 2.2 Pg 2) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 253. The Officer investigating a complaint received from FPCU shall? (Ch 5 - Ref 2.2 Pg 2) A. During business hours--immediately phone FPCU after conducting the investigation B. During non-business hours, fax an unendorsed copy of the A-17 to FPCU 254. When investigating a complaint - the complainant s identity shall be maintained in strict confidence and any letter or written complaint shall not be displayed by FDNY inspectors. (Ch 5 Ref 2.2 Pg 3) A. Agree or D. Disagree? Week #4 69 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 255. A Memorandum A-234 shall be forwarded by a company officer to the District Office having jurisdiction when an inspection discloses? (Ch 5 Ref 2.4 Pg 1) A. Absence of a required FDNY permit B. Need for renewal of a FDNY permit C. Information relating to a FDNY permit is not in conformance with the permit requirements D. Absence or need for renewal of a DOB permit 256. Units shall notify the Department of Buildings via the Borough Dispatcher in which of the following situations? (Ch 5 Ref 2.6 Pg 1) A. Construction site related accident at a High Rise MD under construction B. Elevator incident with injuries in a NYCHA building C. Structural collapse of an Old Law Tenement D. Escalator incident with injuries in MACY s E. Boiler explosion in a NYCHA building F. Sidewalk shed incident at a New Law Tenement Questions 257-258 apply to the 1968 Building Code 257. Local law 62 passed in 1981 mandated smoke detecting devices for which of the following occupancies? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 1) A. Existing J-1 (hotel, motel ) B. Existing J-2 (Apt houses, multiple dwellings ) C. Existing J-3 (1-2 family PD, rectory ) D. New, substantially improved or altered J-1, J-2, J-3 unless they contain an automatic wet sprinkler system 258. The 1968 Building Code, amended by Local Law 62 requires smoke detectors placed where? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 1) A. On or near the ceiling and within 15 feet of all rooms used for sleeping in J-2 and J-3. B. Within the sleeping area of J-1 occupancies C. In basement and recreation rooms in J-3 occupancies D. In a dwelling unit with multiple levels, if any level has only one means of egress, the dwelling unit shall have smoke detectors on all levels Week #4 70 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/13 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program Questions 259-264 apply to the 2008 Building Code 259. It would be correct to state that the 2008 Building Code requires smoke detectors placed in R-2 (Multiple Dwellings, Student apartments) and R-3 (PD s)? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 2) A. On the ceiling or wall outside of each room used for sleeping purposes within 15 feet of 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, penthouses, and crawl spaces 260. In R-2 and R-3 (including R-2 student apartments) dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 2) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 261. If more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit in a R-2 (including R-2 student apartments) or R-3; or within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in a R-1; the smoke alarms shall be interconnected so that the activation of one alarm or detector will activate all of the alarms or detectors in that? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 2) A. Individual unit only B. Individual unit and the adjacent units horizontally C. Individual unit and the units directly above and below D. Individual unit and all other units on the same floor 262. For R-1 dwelling units, smoke detectors shall be annunciated by dwelling unit at a constantly attended location from which the fire alarm system can be manually activated. (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 2) A. Agree or D. Disagree? 263. It would be correct to state that smoke detectors in R-1 dwelling units are required in? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 3) A. Sleeping areas B. Every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the dwelling unit C. In each story within the unit, including below grade stories D. For dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level E. In all public corridors serving dwelling units Week #4 71 BISP MANUAL

Fire Tech Promotion Course 2/15/2013 SPRING 2013 On-line Homework Program 264. R-2 Student apartments shall in addition to the normal R-2 requirements also place smoke detectors? (Ch 5 Ref 3.1 Pg 3) A. In each mechanical equipment, electrical, telephone equipment or similar room B. In elevator machine rooms and elevator lobbies C. In air distribution systems D. Throughout all public corridors serving student apartments and student related uses, unless the building contains fewer than 20 student apartments ANSWERS 241. A (B Fwd to DOB ONLY when requesting a joint inspection) 242. D (expected within 20 days) 243. C 244. Agree 245. A, B, C, D, E, F, G 246. A, B, C, D 247. A, B, C 248. A, B, C 249. B 250. B 251. C 252. Disagree (A FINAL REPORT shall be forwarded when completed. If the unit determines the inspection cannot be completed THEN they call FPCU) 253. Agree 254. A, B 255. A, B, C (DOB permits are A-8 or HPRR) 256. A, C, D, F (NYCHA notified for incidents in NYCHA buildings / facilities, DOB DOES NOT require notification in situations B and E) 257. A, B, D (C Existing J-3 were NOT required retroactively to comply) 258. A, B, C, D 259. A, B (C is correct except not required for crawl spaces) 260. Agree 261. A 262. Agree 263. A, B, C, D, E 264. A, B, C (D not required in public corridors if the building contains fewer than 15 student apartments) Week #4 72 BISP MANUAL