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Member appears drunk or under influence of drugs, what does officer on duty do?

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PROBBE
Prevent on and off duty members from leaving
Relieve members from duty
OOS goes the company
BC get called
Bits gets called
Entry in company journal
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You are the investigating officer for drugs or alcohol on duty, what do you do?

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RAIT
Roll call
Advise members subject to charges of legal right to representation. Witnesses who are not subject to charges do not have this right
Investigate
Test members or don’t, either way needs a report to chief of department with reason why

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Testing unit
What ID do they accept?
How long will they wait for a company to come back?
How long does a member have to take a piss before getting transported to BHS for blood sample?
A member has __days from notification of a failed test to request a retest
What is the most significant sign of drug or alcohol abuse?

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FDNY ID or NYS drivers license
Unit will wait 60min
Member has 2hrs to piss before going to BHS for blood sample
30 days to request retest
Change in behavior most significant sign
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Who can authorize discontinuing use of SCBA?
When an officer runs out of air does the whole unit have to leave?
When can you share a face piece?
Is the officer liable if a member uses a cheater?
Whose responsibility is it to wear an scba the right way?

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Only the IC can authorize
Unit can stay in if officer has to leave if officer can ensure temporary supervision is provided for members
No face piece sharing
Officer is liable if member uses a cheater
Members responsible to wear it the right way, officer ensures they do

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Probie notebook
Can training take place on hydrant inspection?
Probie lost his notebook, who send report and to where and how long to send the report?
When are notebooks forwarded for evaluation?
How long in house does proby need before 90 day cross training?
How many fails of a training module will lock account? How do you unlock it?

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Yes it can take place anytime officer feels a lesson can be learned
Lost notebook. Company commander send report to DIv within 30 days
They are forwarded for evaluation on 13th and 17th month
Proby needs 90 days in house before 90 day cross training
3 fails and account gets locked. Officer has to email firefighter development program group to unlock

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Proby notebook

When does the proby review? The officer? The company commander?

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Proby reviews weekly
Officers review each tour proby works
Company commander reviews monthly

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PIG
Who prepares them?
Who decides when to drill on them?

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Admin company prepares them, reviewed on site with regularly assigned BC, then sent to div for approval.
Div commanders decide frequency of drills at these sites

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EBF-4
When does it get done?
When does the in rig BF-4 get used?
How do you remove a PR from a probie name when they get granted tenure?

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After start of tour AND when company is in quarters
In rig BF-4 used on sunday 9x6
Company commander can add PR to probie name and are responsible to remove it when granted tenure

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Construction in firehouse
Who gets consulted and who has final say?
Additional work request go through chain of command to who?
Who can we contact about work getting done?
T or F members are not to enter construction zones.

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Company commanders get consulted but facility staff has the final say
Additional work request go thru chain of command to assistant commisioner of facilities
Contact FDNY project manager, NOT engineer or contractors
True, members stay out of construction zones

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EIFS
Which layer is of most concern?
Exterior hose lines should have how much hose?
What size hoseline?
A cockloft nozzle supplies by 2 1/2” hose and one end capped will reach how high?

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Innermost layer is of most concern
Exterior hose lines enough to cover all sides
1 3/4” for smaller PD’s
2 1/2” for 3 stories or higher or larger area buildings
Cockloft nozzle with one end capped and a 2 1/2” supply can reach up two stories

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SAR (suspicious activity reporting)
Do you send the original or a copy to whom?
An imminent threat would require immediate action, who do you notify?
Where do you keep originals, copies?

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Send original to bureau of fire investigation
Imminent threat notify next level of command, NYPD and fire investigation.
Do not keep originals, copies in firehouse. Make a journal entry with no particulars.

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Suspicious activity reporting
Should you confront an individual suspected in engaging in terrorist activity?
If yo witness an act of terrorism who do you notify?
If unsure what to do, what should you do?

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Do not confront
Notify NYPD and BFI asap
If unsure stay on scene and request a BC

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What do you do if a tense situation develops while shutting down a hydrant? If tensions still escalate what should you do?

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Consider a spray cap. If that doesn’t help call PD

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What are the 3 requirements for a priority hydrant?

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1-only hydrant on block
2-hydrant that protects high profile locations or critical infrastructure
3-2 adjacent hydrants in a block that are both OOS

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spray caps
What is the gpm of a open hydrant? With a spray cap?
to request a spray cap how old?
What times are spray caps hydrants open?
How long after request should it be done?

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Open hydrant is 1,000gpm, spray cap 25gpm
18yrs old to request
1000-2100hrs
Done within 1hr
*spray caps get removed when hydrant is shut down on 6x

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Hydrants
In the 1st week of ___ pressure readings in front of quarters should happen every 3hrs
Phase 1- how often are pressure readings
Phase 2- how often and what else gets done, after completion what does the officer do?

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1st week of may (1000-2200)
Phase 1- every 1 hour (1000-2200)
Phase 2 every 1 hour and patrol area to shut down open hydrants or spray cap them.
*upon completion of patrol fax to Batt the number of illegally opened hydrants, number shut down, number of spray caps used, any areas with dangerously low water pressure.

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Spray caps,

No spray caps on…..(3)

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1- mains 20’ or larger
2- hydrants painted red or yellow
3- busy roads, 2 way streets, near intersections, bus routes

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Rehab
What is thermal gradient?
How long is rehab normally?
Difference between active and passive cooling?

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Thermal gradient is difference between members core temp and environmental temp
Rehab normally 20 min, IC and med branch can modify time
Active cooling - misting fan
Passive cooling - moving to cooler area or sweating

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After a fire members will be considered a patient if:
SPCO is greater then....
SPO2 less then....
Member complaining of \_\_ or \_\_
Symptoms of \_\_ or \_\_\_
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SPCO greater than 15%
SPO2 less than 90%
Members complaining of illness or injury
Symptoms of hypoxia or CO exposure

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Rehab
When does prehydration begin?
The 5 gallon jugs of water get checked and refilled when?
What are 2 signs of dehydration and heat stress?
Who can be a rehab manager?

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Prehydration starts day before tour
Jugs checked after each roll call
Nausea and loss of thirst are signs of dehydration and heat stress
BC or Captain can be a rehab manager

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Is a ladder responding with 4 members responding “under staffed”

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No, they would inform dispatcher that they are responding “with 4 firefighters”

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Put in the right order when concerning details
1- messenger van
2-company receiving goes and gets the detail
3- company providing drops detail off

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1- company receiving goes and gets detail
2- company providing drops detail off
3-messenger van provides the transportation
*if the company has training the Batt will provide transport so the detail will arrive before 0915 or 1815

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Who ensures records are maintained to balance details and A/R?
No one is available to A/R can a unit start the tour down 1 ff?
Can you cross the floor to A/R?

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Company commander ensures balance
You can start the tour down a man
You can cross floor to A/R

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When both he 1st and 2nd ladder are responding with 4 FF’s what happens?
Can a unit respond to alarms with an officer and 2 FF’s?
Can a unit respond to alarms with an officer and 1 ff?

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When both ladders have 4 FF’s another ladder automatically gets sent
A unit can respond to alarms with an officer and 2 FF’s (1FF is a chauffeur)
A unit with an officer and 1 ff (chauffeur) will be OOS, but will respond to verbals

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Who do you notify if a in borough detail does not arrive within ___hr(s), out of borough detail doesn’t arrive within __hr(s) When does a company leave for training?
Notify batt 1hr for in borough 2hr for out of borough Leave for training by 0915 or 1815
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SA officers | When does an SA officer complete an activity report and where does it get faxed?
At the completion of each SA tour to div. | Comment “assisted the chief in Batt X” will not be accepted
27
Buckeye pipeline How many and what size pipes? What do the pipes carry? How many types of wrenches? Where does an extra set go? What direction to close a valve? And how many turns? Shippers line?
2 12” pipes Carries gasoline and kerosene based aviation fuel 3 types of wrenches (short T, 3 1/2’ long yellow, and combination) Extra set hung on wall near HW Clockwise and 42 full turns, 24 full turns for shippers line
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Buckeye pipe line You are responding to a leak, your unit does not have wrenches should you stop at quarters of nearest unit so equipped and secure this equipment? Engine responding on 2nd alarms should return to quarters before responding to get additional cans of foam?
Yes you should stop and get the wrenches | NO if out do not return to get more foam, if in quarters and relieve ticket to respond to 2nd alarm put more foam on rig
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Buckeye pipeline We closed a valve, when can we re open it? When is potential for explosion the greatest? (Weather conditions) How do you provide a path for a rescuer in burning gasoline or aviation fuel?
We do not open valves, pipeline personnel will do this Hot, humid, calm days potential for explosion is the greatest Hold nozzle a few inches above ground and move RAPIDLY side to side
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Buckeye pipeline How far on either side should flag persons be? When are control valves inspected? What drill can we shut valves? How far from a leak should the apparatus be? What info should a preliminary report contain?
1000ft on each side for flag persons Control valves inspected during hydrant inspection Borough drill only drill we can close valves Apparatus 600ft away Preliminary report (LATE)-Location, Amount, Topography, Exposures
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Buckeye pipeline What are initial actions What is primary consideration
Initial actions - shut down valves to isolate leak | Primary consideration - evacuation of area involved
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``` Iroquois pipeline How many and what size pipe What does it carry How many turns to shut down Do you use a fog nozzle to help dissipate ```
1 24” pipe Carries natural gas 213 turns to shutdown Let it dissipate naturally
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Iroquois pipeline What is initial actions What is primary consideration
Initial actions - set up a perimeter and eliminate sources of ignition Primary consideration- evacuation of area involved
34
Brush fire What seasons have the greatest chance of brush fire What are the weather conditions for increased chance of fire
Spring and fall | Low humidity, wind in excess of 15mph, little or no rainfall for 3 days prior
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Brush fire Engine assigned to states island carry, what type of hose, how many Indian pumps, and how many brooms. What about ladders?
Engines - 1” forestry hose, 2 Indian pumps, 4 brooms Ladders - 4 Indian pumps, 4 brooms, 6 lengths of 1 3/4” hose *engines sent to SI for brush fires bring 2 Indian pumps and 4 brooms
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Brush fire What is the best water source? What is a BFU equipped with?
Hydrant is best water source BFU equipped with - booster tank, pump, hose, fittings, medical equipment, portable de watering pump, chainsaw
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T or F Brush fires Units are not to self commit, report to command post always.
False, | Units are not to self commit report to command post unless structures are exposed.
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Brush fire When your task is complete do you go 10-8? Where do you attack from? (Front, rear, flanks) When can you operate from the front? Who pulls out stuck apparatus? What should engine companies on initial alarm concentrate on?
``` Do not go 10-8 after completing a task Attack from flanks Operate from the front to protect life Rescue pulls out stuck apparatus Initial alarm engines concentrate on protecting exposures and maintaining mobility ```
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Group changes Who approves group changes for fireman Should temporary shortages in a unit should be filled by group changes Who is responsible for equalization of staffing in a unit How many hours should you work in a 25day cycle
BC approves fireman group changes Dial or short term details, not group changes, fill temporary shortages Company commander responsible for equalization of staffing in a unit 144hrs in 25 day cycles
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Winter ops | What equipment is placed on rig?
``` 2 Shovels 6 Vests 2 shovels Vehicle recovery strap Extra lengths of 2 1/2” (6) Sand/Salt Tire chains, spare links Specialize hydrant connection *same for ladders and engines ```
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Winter ops For a 3 story building who enters the block first? When do you raise the aerial? When poor street conditions who enters the block?
3 stories or less engine enters block first, more then 3 stories ladder enters block (building height, not location of fire) Only raise aerial when absolutely necessary 1st engine and 1st ladder will enter the block when poor street conditions, consideration to backing pumpers into streets
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``` Safeguard property When do we use padlocks? Who has padlocks? Where do you keep the key? When do you go and remove lock? ```
Use padlocks only after a very minor fire or emergency has occurred in commercial property Batt has padlocks keep key on the Rig When notified to remove lock go as soon as practical
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Reserve apparatus When going to be activated what does the OOD where its stored prepare? Who is responsible for the CD-14? Is a tool goes missing what does the OOD of where it is stored do? The officer who was in charge of reserve apparatus do?
When going to be activated the OOD prepares an RT-2 list of all tools (2 copies) Company commander of where it is stored responsible for cd-14 If tool goes missing OOD notify Batt, record details in company journal, forward report to chief of department. Officer who was in charge of reserve apparatus dos lost property report
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Reserve Apparatus Who supplies the CFR equipment? When reserve apparatus is ready to go into service who gets notified?
Tech services | Notify dispatcher, BC, DC, and tour command chief
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What is the IG responsible for
1- corruption 2-criminal activity 3-conflicts of interest
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What is BITS responsible for?
Investigation disciplinary allegations concerning violations of department rules and Regs, incompetency of members,
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If you don’t know who to contact, IG or BITS, who do you contact?
IG
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If a member claims an off duty injury occurred while on duty who do you contact?
IG
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What required a written notification to bits?
``` IM MAC Incompetency Misconduct Misuse of dept time Arrest follow up Charges (preference of) against a member ```
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When is a phone call to BITS required?
``` AABCD Alcohol Arrest of member Boxing amongst members Confrontations between civilians or other dept agencies Drugs Dangerous misuse of department vehicle ```
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After business hours how do you contact the IG? BITS?
IG- thru FDOC get in touch with the inspector generals on call supervisor BITS thru FDOC
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Cell phone sites Who gets extra called if fire involves one? Can you use a dry chem extinguisher? How high can antennas extend over roof or parapet? How long can you operate in front of antennas? Should you operate in cell rooms?
``` Extra engine and truck Yes use dry chem 6ft over roof or parapet Do NOT operate in front of antennas Operate outside of cell rooms if at all possible ```
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Cell sites | When the admin company comes across a building with a cell site, what do they do?
Admin company will notify BC, DC, and all first alarm units by telephone followed by written memo. They shall do an onsite inspection and create CIDS. CIDS include cell site room, back up power supply location, shut offs, and emergency telephone number of provider.
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A member is approached by the media about an incident, what info can they tell them? A buff wants to ride along, who approves this?
Member can tell: 1-type of incident, 2-number of patients, 3-which hospitals they are being transported to. Chief of OPS approves of ride alongs
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Civilian request assistance what do you do: If you are in quarters? If you are out of quarters?
In quarters - request pd and notify dispatch unit is operating at verbal Out of quarters - notify dispatch that unit os OO and operating at a verbal to assist a cilia and request PD
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When you get a civilian request for assistance, you have to fill out a letterhead report forwarded to who? And what info is in it? Where else does this info go?
Letterhead report to chief of OPS, include civilians name and name of police officer. Same info goes in company journal
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When child abuse is suspected, who do you notify? What’s happens if you fail to notify?
Notify PD, EMS supervisor, and ambulance (ambulance responsible for report) Failure to notify officer can be civilly liable for damages
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A firehouse visit is scheduled, will a 10-51 be cause for cancellation
No
59
For operation sidewalk, will a 10-51 cancel?
Yes a 10-51 will cancel a units response to operation sidewalk
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When the OOD schedules a visit what must he do?
Make note in day book, enter into FSE system and email scheduling unit.
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You are on duty and a teacher asks if you can make a visit to the school, can you schedule this?
Have the person contact the fire safety education unit to schedule
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``` Open house How long Do companies remain in service? Who comes to assist? Who will close out the event in the FSE tracking system? ```
2 hours Companies stay in service 1 officer and 1 firefighter will be assigned from the div to come assist OOD will close of the event in the FSE tracking system
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Foreign embassy Can FD be denied entry for a verified fire? If granted entry and then ask to leave, what do you do?
Yes we can be denied. If asked to leave we leave
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What are the FDNY core competencies?
``` FEM SLAM Fire suppression Evacuation (structural) Mass Decon Search and rescue Arson (cause and origin) Life Safety (CBRN/hazmat) Medical care (prehospital) ```
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Who is in charge at for a water/ice rescue | Who is in charge at an auto emergency? Boat emergency?
``` Water/Ice = NYPD Auto/boat = first to arrive ```
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Who is in charge for confined space, downed tree, structural collapse, elevator incidents, entrapment/impalement, gas, water, electrical, steam?
Gas, water, electrical, steam are unified | All others were FD
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When can hand lines be used on energized electrical components inside a conEd facility?
NEVER
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Who makes the decision to use water at a conEd facility?
Chief above the rank of deputy
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T or F The primary means of applying water at a conED facility will be with a tower ladder, no one in bucket all controls will be made at the pedestal.
False, primary means will be a tower ladder but no one in bucket, at pedestal, or anywhere on the TL
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Can you use foam or salt water at a conEd facility?
No only fresh water
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A 30degree fog pattern or greater may only reach how many feet? When can you enter a conEd facility? Will capacitors retain a potentially deadly electrical shock after power is removed? When does a 3 1/2” supply line to a siamese get charged?
30 degree fog may only reach 15-25ft Only enter when approved by IC and escorted by qualified conEd personnel Yes capacitors remain deadly after power removal Only charge the supply line when requested by a conEd white hat
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What are the safe operating distances for straight stream/less then 30degree for and for 30degree or greater fog stream at 138k and 345k.
138 30 or greater = 15ft 138k straight/less than 30 = 75ft 345k 30 or greater = 25ft 345k straight/less than 30 = 125
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For a battery room fire can you use carbon dioxide? Water? Dry chem? At a conEd facility tool should not be higher then? What is the safe clearance from substations fence line for aerials and TL?
Battery room fire water and dry chem ok, not CO (too cold) Avoid metal tools and not above the shoulder 18ft safe clearance for aerials and TL
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T or F | Only a conEd employees can order a line operated into a manhole?
True | Let water flow or pour in and use a fog nozzle
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T or F At manholes fires never pull square or rectangular covers, round electrical covers can be pulled with approval of chief after utility rep checks for stray voltage.
False, never pull electrical covers at a manhole fire. This is true for gas emergencies
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T or F | Do not enter conEd transformer vaults until ConEd has made there examination, not ever for a life hazard.
True
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Fire/Ice Is it effective on transformer fires Who can order its use What nozzle pressure, what is optimal nozzle pressure? How far away do you start? Min distance is ? How far from manhole should you direct the fire/ice solution How long do you flush the nozzle
``` Not effective on transformers Only chief officers can order its use 60-100psi, 60-80 is optimal Start 50ft away, min distance is 25’ Direct solution 1ft from manhole Flush for 30 seconds ```
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Chauffeur selection How many yrs on job to go to chauffeur school? Who can approve exceptions? How many hours of training at company level? Who selects seated chauffeurs? Where is the school trained chauffeur and where is the company trained chauffeur when a second piece is being used?
3yrs to attend chauffeur school, exceptions approved by chief of ops 5hrs on training Company commander selects seated chauffeurs Company trained in apparatus with officer, school trained drives second piece with another member.
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T or F Company commander implement program of developing and evaluating members by having them drive, had primary input for selection aided by officers.
True
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What is the process of rescinding chauffeur status?
Can be done by company commander or Firefighter Is the last resort after all other resources are exhausted Comp commander may temporarily relieve FF of chauffeur duties while recourse are being employed. Finally the request to rescind goes thru chain of command to chief of ops.
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A chauffeur gets his licensed suspended, when can he drive.
License has to be reinstated, company commander sends receipt of reinstatement to personnel. When the receipt comes back to the unit he can drive again.
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Large amounts of currency get vouchered by PD or fire marshals?
Fire marshals
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Can we intervene to help a person who is being attacked?
Yes only if attacker is unarmed
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T or f | Patient care and fire ops should NEVER be compromised in order to protect a crime scene
True
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Can interpretive services be access for emergency calls? Routine calls? T or F When using interpretive services do not put the patient on the phone. Convo goes through the officer
Yes can be used on both emergency and routine calls False, you can pass the phone to the patient *language card says point to your language Document use on fire report or PCR
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``` Bridge manual How many? What color(s)? Who uses? What is the title(s) ```
2 manuals Green- field guide used by 1st responders Red - risk management guide used by chiefs Not to be confused with orange hazmat book.
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Danger zone What color is the tape? What are the exceptions to entering the danger zone? Who carries the red tape?
Danger zone marked by red tape Danger zone not to be entered, applies at all time to all members during all stages of operation. Exceptions- save live or authorized by IC or sector chief
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Hurricanes When is NYC most at risk? What do you do if the rig gets exposed to salt water? Evacuation zones 1-6 are established, which is most likely to flood? If a hydrant is partially submerged should you draft? Completely submerged?
Aug-oct 1 If exposed to salt water hose with fresh water, exposed for extended period of time notify fleet services. Zone 1 most likely to flood When hydrants are partially or completely submerged consideration should be given to drafting
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If apparatus is staged in an area prone to flooding, can the post radio be used to communicate with them?
Yes
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Hurricane When do you requisition supplies, if items are not received by when inform the DIV, when will items be received. When do dewatering pumps get put on rig?
``` Holy Mary Mother of Jesus Hurricane March May June March requisition supplies May -inform DIV is not received June - items will be received ``` Dewatering pumps on rig 48hrs prior to storm making landfall
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Hurricane The purpose of reconnaissance teams is to engage in extrication or rescue activity capable of being handled by 2 members.
False Reconnaissance teams are NOT to engage is extrication or rescue activity. Teams of 2-4 members, mobile and inconspicuous to general public.
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What is considered swift water?
Any water moving at a pace greater than 1 knot or a slow walking pace
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Who makes up the water rescue team? Who brings the boat if the water rescue unit is a ladder? Engine? How many people in the boat? Max weight?
Water rescue team is a water rescue unit and an engine If water rescue unit is a ladder the engine brings the boat If water rescue unit is an engine, they bring the boat and another engine will assist *assisting engine does NOT enter water 3 people or 380lb max in the boat, boat gets walked into water
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When communicating with a rapid response vehicle, what is the order of communication? Emergency, alternative, contingency, primary and the means of communication
``` PACE and Dars has 800 CD’s P-Primary - DARS radio A - Alternate - 800 mega hertz radio C -Contingency- Cell phone E - Emergency - Department radio ```
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When a rig goes out of service who do you notify? When you go back in service who do you notify, when out for more then 2hrs who do you notify?
OOS or back in notify Dispatch, BC,DC | Still OOS after 2hrs notify BC and DC
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Who can submit requests for alterations to rig? What happens when unauthorized alterations are found during inspection or routine repairs? When repaired have been reported and not made in a reasonable amount of time who writes a report and where do they send it?
Company commander requests alterations, found unauthorized alterations will result in disciplinary actions against company commander. Company commander writes report to division commander when repaired not made in reasonable time.
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You get notified to pick up your apparatus from fleet services at 1530, what do you do?
Notification after 1500, wait until after 1800
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``` Air support plan Who directs members on/off aircraft What is the high rise roof team tools? What conditions would have you don a PFD prior to boarding NYPD aircraft? What radio channel? ```
Helicopter pilot, crew chief, ESU will direct members on/off aircraft *approach aircraft after receiving signal from pilot, co-pilot, or crew chief Tools = 6 SCBA with 1hr cylinders, 2 halligan, 2 axes, 2 search ropes, bolt cutter, rabbit tool, and bag for tools Must don PFD prior to boarding any NYPD aircraft Monitor channel 13 Tac-U
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EDP wont open the door, no sign of fire what do we do? There is a sign of fire (fire/smoke) what do we do? When do we restrain?
No sign of fire call PD and only force door at their request With Fire/smoke force the door Do not attempt to restore an EDP unless threat of physical harm to members
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satellite water Does a satellite apparatus have pumping capabilities? Who is the water resource officer? Can deliver water with a __” hose When using the satellite deluge gun where should it be positioned? Can you hook up to a hydrant that is on a main less the 12”
Satellite apparatus does not pump, its a hose wagon 1st satellite unit officer is water resource officer Can deliver water with a 6” hose Position so deluge gun can have deepest possible penetration Main less than 12” it is recommended that a 2nd hydrant or another water source augment.
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Satellite water When will the 2,000 gpm (full capacity) be reached? Can the deluge gun be used for demolition? What is the nozzle pressure for 2”, 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2” tip for deluge gun?
Full 2,000gpm capacity reached when drafting or supplies by fire boats Yes deluge gun can be used for demolition 125 psi for 2 and 2 1/2” tip 100psi for 3 and 3 1/2” tip
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Non ambulatory student Sills are only painted red on the outside (TorF) Bottom of window reads “FD ACCESS” (TorF) What is the window size for the holding area? Do doors leading to holding area have signs?
Sills red on inside and out Top of window reads “FD ACCESS” Window is 32”x48” Doors will have sign that reads “holding area” *signs are red lettering on white background Windows will align vertically
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What is a ABR school? | What if there is a non-ambulatory student in a non ABR school?
ABR (architectural barrier removal) - school that has Non ambulatory students and there are holding areas for them If non ambulatory student is in a non ABR school they need an individualized safety plan
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Tree cutting. Is the FD responsible to remove trees from sidewalks? Private property? Can you use the apparatus to drag a tree? Can you use a chain saw from an aerial? TL? Portable? What about a tree that fell on a vehicle
FD not responsible to remove trees from sidewalks or private property *can be used on private property to help trapped/injured persons and free an obstructed entrance. Yes apparatus can be used to drag a tree Chainsaw only from TL and both feet must remain in bucket On a vehicle - only if persons are trapped, need first aid, or to establish an emergency lane.
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Positive pressure fans Do they create high or low pressure What is the 1st consideration to pressurize Who authorizes use? What is proper placement How many stairwell doors can be left open and still be effective?
``` Create high pressure Attack stairwell is 1st consideration IC authorizes use 4-6ft back at 80 degree angle 3 stairwell doors can be left open and still be effective ```
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Positive pressure fans 1 fan can pressurize how many floors? 2 fans? The vent group roof will open bulkhead until smoke clears, who long will this be? When does sequential vent take place? Where is fan placement for sequential vent?
1 fan = 10 floors 2 fan = 40 floors *2nd placed 3 floors below fire Approx 60 seconds to clear of smoke Sequential vent takes place after the fire is extinguished For sequential vent fan is at exterior of building of evacuation stair, bulkhead of evacuation stair is closed, bulkhead of attack stair open
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Positive pressure fans CO of __-__ppm will not significantly be reduced by gas fans Fans blowing air into structure is __% more effective then negative pressurization. When do you use exhaust hose? When are the fans inspected?
0-60ppm will not be significantly reduced 75% more effective then negative pressurization Always us exhaust hoses Inspected on 9x and mud, run at full rpm for 5 min
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Large structure (area) vent Where is the exhaust opening? Where is the inlet be? How far back will fans be and what angle? Can you use more then 2 fans? What is bigger the inlet or exhaust opening
Exhaust opening closet to seat of fire and high up as possible Inlet will be opposite exhaust opening Fans will be further back then the 6-8ft but 80 degree stays More fans the better Exhaust opening should be double the size of the inlet
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Negative pressurization Where does the fan go? Is it blowing into or out of the structure? How can you make a seal? If unable to hang fan what is proper placement?
Fan hung high in window blowing out Can use salvage plastic to create a seal 6-8ft back at 30 degree angle if unable to hang
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PCB Combustible material should not be stored within ___(distance)of any PCB transformer. When members are exposed to __ppm of PCB’s they need to be decon’d How many ppm is considered a non-PCB transformer What source of power for a train will contain PCB’s
No combustible within 5 METERS Exposed to 50ppm or greater need to be decon 0-49ppm is considered a non-PCB transformer 3rd rail has no PCB’s. Centenary lines have PCB’s
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``` PCB Metro north M2 cars with an (Color) stripe have PCB’s Which car will have a pantograph Which are is even and which is odd Do both even and odd have PCB’s ```
Cars with an orange stripe have PCB’s A car has pAntogrAph A is even B is odd Both have PCB’s
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PCB city owned transformers What is a non PCB transformer (#of PCB’s) and what color background PCB contaminated is how many PCB’s and what color background PCB transformer is how many PCB’s
0-49ppm is non PCB transformer deal on blue background 50-499 is PCB contaminated and on a yellow background 500 and over is a PCB transformer
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Temp front piece How many for officers and how many for FF’s does a unit get Where are they stored Where are they returned to
1 officer and 3 firefighter Stored in secure location by commanding officer Returned to house watch
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Security of quarters Do contractors stay in when companies leave? You need to combo for a firehouse what is the order to get it? Apparatus other then response vehicles, are they locked, where are the keys?
Yes contractors stay Combo- 1nearby ERS box,2 outside public phone Apparatus other then response vehicles to stay locked keys in HW or office
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Illegal entry into quarters, who does the OOD notify? If member is suspected? If false alarm is involved
Notify BC,DC, and police If member is suspected also IG If false alarm involved also BFI
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PPE Are suspenders mandatory What is proper order for putting bunker hear on? When is it ok to respond without PPE on?
Yes suspenders are mandatory Proper order- pants/boots, hAndie-talkie, hOod, (a before o), coat Ok to respond without - Hot weather when responding to non structural fire and responses to BARS, no-fire responses, ERS NC, Class E alarms, HOT day with no AC no coat or hood ok for structural response.
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How do you mark bunker gear? Member requires ML for a burn while wearing bunker gear, what must the officer do?
1” letters on right side of coat flap and pant fly, 1st initial, last name, and assigned unit Member burned with gear on - officer must tag and label gear, place OOS, and contact safety battalion
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Can you clean boots, pants, and/or coat in slop sink? When should gear be ready for advanced cleaning? Where do you get loaner gear from?
Yes, in slop sink with mild detergent, air dry, no direct sunlight Ready by 0700 (picked up 0700-0930) Loaner gear from decon support unit
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Who is responsible that gear is cleaned at least once a year? Can a member drop gear off at the quartermaster for advanced cleaning? Where do “no bunker gear” signs be posted and by who? What is the proper way to use a gear bag?
Members are responsible that gear gets cleaned at least once a year Yes, can drop off at quartermaster for advanced cleaning Company commander post “no bunker gear” signs at entrance to all living areas that adjoin an area gear is allowed Gear in plastic bag then in gear bag
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``` Major aircraft emergency When do we enter airfield? What is the primary function of FDNY? Who lines up to the left? Right? How is a wall hydrant identified? What colors and shapes for black boxes? Hydrants how much psi (black w/silver top, black w/yellow top, yellow) ```
Only enter with a PA escort Primary function is ensuring a positive water source Left-Ladders,rescue,special units. Right-engines Wall hydrant - white H on green background Black boxes - yellow- spherical (sun), red and international orange are rectangular Hydrants black w/silver- low pressure 60psi. Black w/yellow - int pressure 90 psi, yellow- high pressure 160 psi
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PV systems Do they produce on cloudy days? At night? During lightening? Will shutting power off at main panel ensure its de-energized Who gets notified if PV array is discovered Can you use foam or a straight stream? When on roofs where are they generally located (north, south,etc)
Yes on cloudy and lightening, no at night (apparatus light and auxiliary lighting will not produce dangerous amounts) Shutting main panel will NOT ensure its de-energized Notify IC and officer if discovered No foam or straight streams South and West
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PV systems What can be used at incipient fires for extinguishment? Can you open combiner boxes? What is effective on battery fires?
Dry chem on incipient fires Do not open combiner boxes Dry chem and foam on battery fires
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Who is considered a responsible party for a displaced pet?
PORN PD, Owner, Rep of building, Neighbor *cover dead pets **dont confuse with POOR for safeguard a premises (PD, Owner, Occupant, Rep of building)
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Cross training program After how long in a unit before detailed to another unit of 1yr? Who chooses what group the detailed goes to? What if the detail already has a relative assigned to any unit in the firehouse?
About 1yr in unit before 1yr detail Company commander chooses what group to put detail in Notify transfer and assignment desk if there is a family member in ANY unit in the firehouse

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