AUC 151 & 159 Flashcards

1
Q
  1. _ to _ is hurricane season for residents in the eastern Atlantic region
A
  1. June 1st to November 30th
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  1. _ is a location other than a firehouse where flooded companies can be dispatched from during storm emergencies
A
  1. Dispersal sites
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  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 _
A
  1. March 1st. Items NOT received by May 1st shall be called to the attention of Division Coordinators
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  1. Phase A is instituted in preparation for emergency conditions due to a storm. What 3 check lists must be completed
A
  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
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5
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  1. All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure such pumps are placed on rig _ prior to predicted storm
A
  1. 48 hours
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  1. The depth of water to be crossed w/the rig should NOT exceed _
  2. Where should members walk in flooded areas
A
  1. 18 inches

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

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  1. What shall be done if rig exposed to salt
A
  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
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  1. Charges shall be withheld during weather emergencies when members are unable to report to work on time. A report shall be forwarded to _
A
  1. Chief of Ops w/fully detailed circumstances
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9
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  1. T/F During weather emergencies, can the Officer verbally approve mutuals for FFs
A
  1. Yes- written application shall follow
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10
Q
  1. Incidence of brush fires is greatest during _

2. Serious Brush Fire Conditions:

A
  1. Spring & Fall

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

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Q
  1. Most common type of Brush fire in NYC
A
  1. Surface fire (fast moving). Burns grass, weeds, small trees, & leaves on ground
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  1. 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 _
A
  1. Eng: 2 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms,

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

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13
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  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)
A
  1. True. If independently staffed- Off working in BFU responsible for Fire Record Jrl & NYFIRS
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  1. Do BFU’s have MDT’s

2. Foresting Hose: Who has them & Characteristics

A
  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

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  1. Brush fires- Should initial attacks include hooking up to hydrants
A
  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
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16
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  1. How shall brush fires be attacked
A
  1. Flank attack. Avoid attacking/operating in front of fire (only to protect life). Extinguish flanks first then move to interior burning areas
17
Q
  1. What can a TL be used for at brush fires
A
  1. Excellent vantage point & can serve as reference point for units operating
18
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  1. Eng Ops at Brush fires (Initial Alarm)
A
  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
19
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  1. Lad Ops at Brush fires
A
  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
20
Q
  1. Indian Pumps contain _ gal of water. If wind gusting wait until it diminishes, then apply water
A
  1. 5 gallons
21
Q
  1. _ is a location separate from staging areas where Resources report in for processing & out-processing
A
  1. Reception Areas (Distributes IAPs)
22
Q
  1. Operational Phases (severe storm likely in NYC) are divided into 2 Phases. Phase A & B. Name each
A
  1. A is Activation Phase; B Implementation
23
Q
  1. Companies shall review their Pre-planning hurricane checklist by _
A
  1. May 1st
24
Q
  1. The Saffir-Simpson scale assigns 1-5 rating for hurricane intensity. Category _ & higher is considered major
A
  1. Category 3 & higher. Categories 1 & 2 are still dangerous & warrant preventative measures
25
Q
  1. Category _ hurricane is the least severe & Category _ is the most severe
A
  1. 1 Least severe; 5 Most Severe