FDNY Final Review
What would put LSR out of service? - ANS Acid fumes
Which statement is incorrect about LSR? - ANS Minimum breaking strength is 6,000 lbs
Which statement is incorrect about a backdraft? - ANS Free burning fire
What is incorrect about the chemistry of fire? - ANS Steady growth
T/F: Pak alert at full alarm can be reset by shaking. - ANS False
What would be the reason for the purge valve not to be used? - ANS Vibralert for steady stream
of air
How long does it take for SCBA to go into full alarm? - ANS 32 seconds
Which statement is not true about SCBA? - ANS The air comes out lower than atmospheric
pressure. (comes out slightly above
According to the 1938 Building Classifications, a Class 3 building would be considered what
type of structure? - ANS No fireproof
What is an example of urgency? - ANS Fire spreading to exposure.
What is an example of a Mayday? - ANS Occurred collapse.
Which of the following is incorrect about taking an abrasive disc out of service? - ANS Missing 8
or more teeth.
Which is not a normal tool carried by the first due roof at a non-fireproof multi-dwelling? - ANS
Power Saw
At 55 PSI, the 2" lightweight hose produces how much GPM? - ANS 220 GPM
What do you use to connect FDNY to NPT? - ANS An adapter
T/F: When there is no room on the fire floor, you can flake it out to the floor above. - ANS False
T/F: When there is no room on the fire floor, you can flake it out to the floor above. - ANS
Bowline on a bight
, What position in a 4 man engine takes responsibility for the door? - ANS Control firefighter
What nozzle goes on 1 ¾" hose - ANS 1 ½" nozzle with 15/16 MST
T/F: The most efficient way to stretch a line hydrant in front of a fire building and run in line
hose. - ANS False
What color is the light when receiving transmissions? - ANS Amber
What is not considered a true statement about well hole stretch? - ANS Hose is not considered
an obstruction
If the Engine company doesn't have a charged line, should the search team close the door
when entering? - ANS True
What is incorrect about search? - ANS First thing you do is search for life.
T/F: Structure built with a 2x4 Roof is called an Open Cockloft. - ANS False (raised roof)
What is incorrect about horizontal ventilation? - ANS Asking for permission before cutting a
hole in the roof.
Proper tip placement for ladder on fire escaping railing - ANS Slightly above
What happens when the ladder degree is less than 65 degrees? - ANS Decrease the maximum
allowed load
Which would be the incorrect use of a portable ladder? - ANS Extendable ladders can be taken
apart and used as separate ladders.
T/F: Queen Anne style houses use primarily platform framing. - ANS balloon framing
What is the component of construction that has an upper and lower member that combines? -
ANS Webs
What does no fire escape in the front of an OLT usually mean? - ANS Two railroad apartments
Which if the following is not a substantial object to tie off on - ANS Plumbing vent pipe
What is correct about nylon webbing? - ANS Inspect monthly and after each use.
Which of the following knots is used to secure a hoseline? - ANS Rolling hitch
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