AUC 151 & 159 Flashcards
1
Q
- _ to _ is hurricane season for residents in the eastern Atlantic region
A
- June 1st to November 30th
2
Q
- _ is a location other than a firehouse where flooded companies can be dispatched from during storm emergencies
A
- Dispersal sites
3
Q
- 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 _
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- March 1st. Items NOT received by May 1st shall be called to the attention of Division Coordinators
4
Q
- Phase A is instituted in preparation for emergency conditions due to a storm. What 3 check lists must be completed
A
- 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
5
Q
- All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure such pumps are placed on rig _ prior to predicted storm
A
- 48 hours
6
Q
- The depth of water to be crossed w/the rig should NOT exceed _
- Where should members walk in flooded areas
A
- 18 inches
2. Stay close to building lines & use tools to probe for hazards
7
Q
- What shall be done if rig exposed to salt
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- 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
8
Q
- Charges shall be withheld during weather emergencies when members are unable to report to work on time. A report shall be forwarded to _
A
- Chief of Ops w/fully detailed circumstances
9
Q
- T/F During weather emergencies, can the Officer verbally approve mutuals for FFs
A
- Yes- written application shall follow
10
Q
- Incidence of brush fires is greatest during _
2. Serious Brush Fire Conditions:
A
- Spring & Fall
2. Low humidity, Wind in excess of 15 mph, & Little or no rainfall preceding 3/more days
11
Q
- Most common type of Brush fire in NYC
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- Surface fire (fast moving). Burns grass, weeds, small trees, & leaves on ground
12
Q
- 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
- Eng: 2 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms,
Lad: 4 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms, & 6 lengths of 1 3/4”
13
Q
- 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
- True. If independently staffed- Off working in BFU responsible for Fire Record Jrl & NYFIRS
14
Q
- Do BFU’s have MDT’s
2. Foresting Hose: Who has them & Characteristics
A
- No- They are dispatched by radio & CADS
2. BFU & all SI Eng Cos. 1” LW Yellow hose in 100’ lengths. Outside wildland ops only
15
Q
- Brush fires- Should initial attacks include hooking up to hydrants
A
- 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