AUC 151 & 159

Question 1

1. _ to _ is hurricane season for residents in the eastern Atlantic region

Answer 1

1. June 1st to November 30th

Question 2

1. _ is a location other than a firehouse where flooded companies can be dispatched from during storm emergencies

Answer 2

1. Dispersal sites

Question 3

1. In quarters where flooding is a problem, the Co Cmdr shall requisition/obtain supplies & equipment in advance of start of hurricane season. Requisitioning shall commence _

Answer 3

1. March 1st. Items NOT received by May 1st shall be called to the attention of Division Coordinators

Question 4

1. Phase A is instituted in preparation for emergency conditions due to a storm. What 3 check lists must be completed

Answer 4

1. 72 hour, 48 hour, and 24 hour checklist faxed to Battalion. Once Phase A is initiated it will remain in effect until a termination order is issued or problem has grown to an emergency requiring Phase B

Question 5

1. All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure such pumps are placed on rig _ prior to predicted storm

Answer 5

1. 48 hours

Question 6

1. The depth of water to be crossed w/the rig should NOT exceed _
2. Where should members walk in flooded areas

Answer 6

1. 18 inches

2. Stay close to building lines & use tools to probe for hazards

Question 7

1. What shall be done if rig exposed to salt

Answer 7

1. The apparatus, including the undercarriage should be hosed down w/fresh water ASAP. Fleet Maintenance shall be notified if rig exposed to salt for an extended period of time

Question 8

1. Charges shall be withheld during weather emergencies when members are unable to report to work on time. A report shall be forwarded to _

Answer 8

1. Chief of Ops w/fully detailed circumstances

Question 9

1. T/F During weather emergencies, can the Officer verbally approve mutuals for FFs

Answer 9

1. Yes- written application shall follow

Question 10

1. Incidence of brush fires is greatest during _

2. Serious Brush Fire Conditions:

Answer 10

1. Spring & Fall

2. Low humidity, Wind in excess of 15 mph, & Little or no rainfall preceding 3/more days

Question 11

1. Most common type of Brush fire in NYC

Answer 11

1. Surface fire (fast moving). Burns grass, weeds, small trees, & leaves on ground

Question 12

2. All Eng assigned to respond/relocate to SI on Boxes 100D-400D or on 2nd/greater alarms for Brush fires shall carry a min of _
   All Ladders _

Answer 12

2. Eng: 2 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms,

Lad: 4 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms, & 6 lengths of 1 3/4”

Question 13

1. T/F Separate Fire Record Jrl shall be kept for each BFU. All responses shall be recorded in this jrl regardless of how BFU was staffed (independently or by Eng Co)

Answer 13

1. True. If independently staffed- Off working in BFU responsible for Fire Record Jrl & NYFIRS

Question 14

1. Do BFU’s have MDT’s

2. Foresting Hose: Who has them & Characteristics

Answer 14

1. No- They are dispatched by radio & CADS

2. BFU & all SI Eng Cos. 1” LW Yellow hose in 100’ lengths. Outside wildland ops only

Question 15

1. Brush fires- Should initial attacks include hooking up to hydrants

Answer 15

1. Initial attack ops should concentrate on mobility. Avoid hooking up to hydrants, except to protect exposures. Heavy emphasis on Indian pumps, Brooms, & Booster lines from BFU’s

Question 16

1. How shall brush fires be attacked

Answer 16

1. Flank attack. Avoid attacking/operating in front of fire (only to protect life). Extinguish flanks first then move to interior burning areas

Question 17

1. What can a TL be used for at brush fires

Answer 17

1. Excellent vantage point & can serve as reference point for units operating

Question 18

1. Eng Ops at Brush fires (Initial Alarm)

Answer 18

1. Protect exposures & maintain mobility. Fire attack begins once exposures covered w/Heavy reliance on Indian pumps, brooms, & booster lines from BFU. Stretching HL requires large commitment of staffing & time

Question 19

1. Lad Ops at Brush fires

Answer 19

1. Operate in teams of 2. 1 FF w/Indian pump & other w/broom working along perimeter near the head of fire. Do NOT operate in front of fire

Question 20

1. Indian Pumps contain _ gal of water. If wind gusting wait until it diminishes, then apply water

Answer 20

1. 5 gallons

Question 21

3. _ is a location separate from staging areas where Resources report in for processing & out-processing

Answer 21

3. Reception Areas (Distributes IAPs)

Question 22

2. Operational Phases (severe storm likely in NYC) are divided into 2 Phases. Phase A & B. Name each

Answer 22

2. A is Activation Phase; B Implementation

Question 23

3. Companies shall review their Pre-planning hurricane checklist by _

Answer 23

3. May 1st

Question 24

2. The Saffir-Simpson scale assigns 1-5 rating for hurricane intensity. Category _ & higher is considered major

Answer 24

2. Category 3 & higher. Categories 1 & 2 are still dangerous & warrant preventative measures

Question 25

2. Category _ hurricane is the least severe & Category _ is the most severe

Answer 25

2. 1 Least severe; 5 Most Severe