ABC

Question 0

Whenever the IC deems a “pass it on” he should fax the bureau of ops within __ hours

Answer 0

24. Forward copy to div. Identity of units or individuals is appropriate in positive situations, but not for inappropriate situations

Question 1

In all flood emergencies every effort should be made to utilize other resources (TA, Con-Ed, Coast guard). These are available via

Answer 1

OEM

Question 2

Prior to faxing pass it on to Ops. The IC makes immediate telephone to division via chain of command. Does the BC investigate?

Answer 2

Admin. bat shall investigate if necessary

Question 3

Bat. commander shall insure that all marked apparatus have a vehicle security decal affixed adjacent to ?

Answer 3

Drivers side door

Question 4

If decal on rig becomes damaged the apparatus shall remain IN SERVICE while awaiting a replacement. What’s done with the damaged decal?

Answer 4

All remnants shall be recovered and preserved. ** Decal on ambulance damaged = OOS. Volunteer ambulances have decal also.

Question 5

ABR in PROCESS SCHOOLS. These schools are not substantially in compliance and may have non ambulatory students on floors BELOW + ABOVE the first floor. An ___ is required for these schools.

Answer 5

ISP - individual safety plan

Question 6

Can non ambulatory students be found in NON ABR SCHOOLS?

Answer 6

Yes. They also need an ISP. ** ABR Schools DON’T need an ISP.

Question 7

Students of limited ability who are not wheelchair bound will NOT routinely require an ____

Answer 7

ISP

Question 8

An ISP shall be cardboard or loose leaf and contains name, location, name of staff member, name of backup staff member. Where is this staff member located?

Answer 8

Same floor AND in close proximity to the student. ** The safety of ALL students must be the primary consideration in determining when to evacuate the non ambulatory student.

Question 9

The flow of traffic in the stair selected to remove the non ambulatory student must ___

Answer 9

Not be interrupted by the non ambulatory student. All students are the primary consideration. Designated evacuation staff escort non amb. to a predetermined area OUTSIDE the building.

Question 10

The IC notifies dispatch any time a natural gas valve has been shut down. TYPE and LOCATION of valve is included. When are units required to remain on scene awaiting utility company arrival?

Answer 10

IC request a immediate response.

Question 11

Notify DOB via dispatch for elevator incident with injuries or a serious incident (elevator car free falls). Is it the same for escalators?

Answer 11

No. Escalator incident with injuries

Question 12

Defective boiler or water heater with injuries (CO poisoning) and serious incidences (boiler explosions). Is it the same for amusement ride incidents?

Answer 12

No. Amusement ride incidents with injuries - notify DOB

Question 13

Do you notify DOB for damage to a sidewalk shed, hanging or fixed scaffolds, crane accidents, construction worker falls

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Do you notify DOB immediately for incidence that do not result in injuries?

Answer 14

No injury = no longer requires immediate notification to DOB.

Question 15

Do you notify DOB for incidence occurring in NYCHA buildings?

Answer 15

No. NYCHA shall be notified.

Question 16

A class J alarm (hotel) gets what type of assignment from 1900-0700

Answer 16

Full assignment. They - Hotel equals 1 company and BC.

Question 17

Class E alarms on a 24 hour basis get ____

Answer 17

1 company and BC. Unless MINRESP32

Question 18

Does BC respond to class E or J alarms?

Answer 18

The decision to respond shall be based on the experience level of responding officers, relocated unions.

Question 19

If preliminary report isn’t received within 5-10 minutes, what shall the BC do?

Answer 19

Contact dispatch and request the preliminary. * Battalions are responsible for NYFIRS.

Question 20

While BC is monitoring a class E or J alarm and another alarm comes in for his area, does he respond?

Answer 20

No. Unless dispatcher receives info of a serious fire and Bat. is the nearest available BC.

Question 21

A noteworthy incident will generate significant media such as: project stairwell fire, 10-45 with child abuse, numerous civilian injuries, VACATE involving haven for abused spouses. Who does the BC notify?

Answer 21

Citywide tour commander either personally or designating a subordinate to notify him as soon as an incident is determined to be noteworthy.

Question 22

BC should use his cell phone to make notification to citywide tour commander. Is a cell phone required at the command post?

Answer 22

Yes, at all times. No chain of command BC directly calls tour commander.

Question 23

Smoke alarms and batteries are distributed to high risk populations such as ___

Answer 23

children, older adults and recent immigrants.

Question 24

Each bat. will be supplied with ____ smoke alarms to be carried in battalion vehicle. All smoke alarms come with a 9V battery and are issued at the discretion of the BC. Additionally each bat. will have ____ replacement batteries for situations where only a battery is needed.

Answer 24

10,12

Question 25

When do you hand out smoke alarms?

Answer 25

MINOR fires or emergencies, occupancy has an adult 60 years of age or older or child 4 years old or younger

Question 26

When recipient is given a smoke and CO detector does he fill out a receipt?

Answer 26

Yes. The completed affidavit must be faxed by the BC who gave the smoke alarm. Faxed to fire safety education unit.

Question 27

Embassies, consulates, missions all have diplomatic immunity. Does the private residences where diplomates reside also have diplomatic immunity when it comes to fires?

Answer 27

Yes.

Question 28

If entry is denied into an embassy the IC shall attempt to negotiate to have the ladder entry team investigate. Can members operate independently?

Answer 28

Members shall NOT operate independently.

Question 29

If entry is denied into a fire protect exposures and set up ____ in front of the building.

Answer 29

TL for exterior ops and rescues of embassy personnel that requested.

Question 30

Once the IC sees it's a foreign embassy, he notifies the dispatcher immediately. He also gives an immediate notification to dispatch of all progress or denial of entries. What's done if explosives and ammunition is involved?

Answer 30

Evacuate IMMEDIATELY and notify NYPD AND fire marshals.

Question 31

Lock in with no food on the stove does unit respond in emergency mode?

Answer 31

No. WELTS = Water leak, ERS no contact, lock in's, tree down, salvage

Question 32

A modified response (group 2 call type) has first units respond in emergency mode. Does the BC respond to all these calls in emergency mode?

Answer 32

No. BC monitors class E & J alarms unless J alarm is between 1900-0700. * ONLY first due engines response in emergency mode for BARS alarm. Group 2 acro 3 SOMES = Class 3, sprinkler, odors, manhole, electric emergencies, special (ENG)

Question 33

When a BC receives additional information MUST he have units respond in emergency mode?

Answer 33

He MAY if warranted.

Question 34

Members of all ranks are encouraged to participate in the FDNY near miss reporting system. The final approval fro posting is made by the chief of safety. Do you have to give your name or company to submit a near miss?

Answer 34

Near miss is anonymous.

Question 35

How do you view near miss posts?

Answer 35

Click on "near miss" on intranet. In the upper right corner click "view posts" or click "submit a near miss". Submissions can be via intranet or sent through the bag.

Question 36

When responding to a unknown substance the decision to decon civilians or members will be made by the incident commander in consultation with who?

Answer 36

NYC dept. of health.

Question 37

If the package is OPENED and assumed to hazardous the unit shall isolate the package, isolate the people, notify bureau of communications and request ___ and ____ to respond

Answer 37

SOD team and squad company. Squad does ONLY hazard assessments. SOD overpacks and mitigates

Question 38

If the package is UNOPENED and believed to be hazardous the unit shall perform all the same duties as if the package was opened. Which unit is NOT called?

Answer 38

Squad company. SOD is still called.

Question 39

Whats done with a patients clothing thats contaminated according to ABC1-01?

Answer 39

Patient (if possible) shall bag cloth in a CLEAR plastic bag.

Question 40

Gloves shall be worn at all times and masks and goggles are only necessary when your PPE indicates it. Can you delay patient care or transport if the patient is critical or unstable?

Answer 40

No. NO DECON is required for rig and uniforms if proper precautions have been adhered to.