AUC's Flashcards
(243 cards)
1
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Who is responsible for filing the mandated report when encountering a child suspected of abuse?
A
the AMBULANCE crew
2
Q
If there is reasonable cause to suspect that returning a child to his or her parents or guardian would present immenient danger to the life or health of the child, who takes custody of the child?
A
the Officer on duty takes the child into protective custody until arrival of PD and then transferred to PD.
3
Q
What is the only fire saftey education program not exempt from a 10-51 signal?
A
Operation Sidewalk
or when ordered by Chief of Ops
4
Q
Units performing fire safety education functions and placed OOS will be OOS for approximately?
A
1 1/2 hours
5
Q
Open houses will be open to the public for?
A
a 2 hour period
6
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How long is a company assigned to an Operation Sidewalk activity?
A
nearest engine or ladder for a period of 1 hour.
unit will respond to 10-75 or greater
7
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When do winter ops commence?
A
October 1st
8
Q
Whe a snow or ice emergency is imminent or Phase A or B established, what equipment shall be assembled and placed on the apparatus?
A
- At least 6 extra lengths of 2-1/2” hose rolled or folded, on each engine and ladder
- 2 Shovels
- containers or Salt, Sand and/or Ashes
- Vehicle Recovery Strap with shackle
- Tire chains, spare links & link tool
- Specialized hydrant connection set-up by Capt.
9
Q
Drills and training schedules concerning winter ops shall be initiated during what month each year?
A
OCTOBER
10
Q
During periods of cold weather, when are tower ladders, deck pipes, multiversals, manifolds and pumps drained?
A
AFTER USE and FOLLOWING ROLL CALLS
11
Q
During winter impacted conditions, who enters the block first when the fire building is 3 stories?
A
ENGINE
ladder co personnel carries portables
12
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During winter impacted conditions, who enters the block first when the fire building is 3-1/2 stories?
A
LADDER
engine hand stretches from nearest hydrant
13
Q
During period either Phase A or B of Snow Emergency Plan is in effect, when will early relief be provided?
A
No early relief!
14
Q
How many shovels will be maintained on the apparatus and in quarters during Winter months?
A
6 total
2 on Rig
4 in Quarters (quarter = 1/4)
15
Q
When are padlocks used?
A
- No owner or rep present
- Commercial occupancy
- Minor fire or emergency
- Minimal damage
- Padlock hasp and/or staples are in place and can easily be secured with a padlock.
- No other damage to bldg & nothing abnormal or unusual.
16
Q
After securing a premise with a padlock, upon return to quarters the Officer on Duty places the key_______
A
on the APPARATUS
17
Q
When reserve pumpers are activated the Engine company chauffeur must be school trained.
Agree or Disagree
A
Disagree
School or COMPANY trained
Ladder is a qualified chauffeur and either school/company trained Tillerman
18
Q
Who oders reserve apparatus to be placed in service?
A
Fire Commish and/or Chief of Dept
19
Q
When reserve apparatus is fully manned and ready for fire duty, the Officer on duty shall notify:
A
Dispatcher, BC, DC, and Borough or Citywide Chief
20
Q
Eng 506 is a reserve apparatus established at the quarters of Eng 219. How would it be identiified when placed in service?
A
E 506 acting E 219
21
Q
Where is the third copy of the riding list posted when a reserve apparatus is placed in service?
A
Posted at the HW desk or filed at the Emergency Command Post Headquarters
22
Q
Upon return of a reserve apparatus to storage, if any item is found to missing the officer on duty must:
A
- Immediately telephone BC
- Record in company journal
- Prepare and forward a report to Chief of Dept
23
Q
Reserve CFR-D units shall have a minimum of ____ CFR-D trained members.
A
2
24
Q
True or False
CFR-D Battalion Depots are not to be used for supplying initial CFR-D equipment.
A
TRUE
only used to exchange out of service medical equipment to keep them in service and as necessary for MEDICAL SUPPLIES
25
Who will provide reserve CFR-D units with CFR-D equipment?
Technical Services Division upon activation.
| with an "Emergency CFR-D Kit"
26
Where is the spare key for the storage box for fire tools and quipment for the reserve apparatus kept?
Technical Services Division
27
What requires a Written notification to BITS?
1. Misconduct by a dept employe not falling within jurisdiction of the IG
2. Follow up info regarding arrest of a member
3. Any instance of incompetence so serious that the officer believes disciplinary charges are warranted
4. Preference of charges against a member
5. Misuse or misappropriation of the dept's TIME
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Immediate notification to BITS includes:
1. On-Duty incident involving possesion or use of drugs or alcohol
2. Physical altercations among members, serious confrontations with civilians
3. Dangerous misuse of dept vehicles
4. Arrest of dept employees
5. On-duty confrontations with PD or other govt agencies
29
Notification to the IG includes:
1. Corruption
2. Other criminal activity
3. Conficts of interest
4. Misconduct
5. Mismanagement
30
What are the primary responsibilites that BITs investigates?
1. Disciplinary allegations concerning violations of dept rules
2. Regulations
3. Incompetency of Dept employees
31
After business hours, how do you notify BITs when an immediate notification is required?
call Fire Operations Center
32
An interior base station for Cell Phone Site will usually be located:
in a room in the Cellar or Basement. But can be found on any floor
33
What is the max a cell phone site antenna may extend above the roof?
No more than SIX (6) feet above the height of the roof OR the Parapet on the roof.
OR six feet above any penthouse or bulkhed if placed on such.
34
The Administrative Company must notify:
Battalion
Divison
and ALL first alarm units
via telephone followed by written memo
35
Roof mounted gas generator piping may extend via ________ vertical arteries at a cellphone site.
EXTERIOR and INTERIOR
36
At Cell Phone Sites, Ladder companies should consider utilizing __________ at incipient fires.
portable Dry Chem Extinguisher
37
If no supervisor is present on scene and if a press inquiry does not interfere with the dept operations, members may respond to press inquiries only for the following non-confidential information:
1. Type of incident or event
2. # of patients or victims, if known
3. the Hospital(s) to which patient(s) or victim(s) are being transported
4. DO NOT DISCUSS CONDITIONS OR CARE PROVIDED
38
CIMS requires that there be how many command posts at all incidents?
ONE
39
What are the Core Competencies of the FDNY
code FEM SLAM
1. Fire suppression
2. structural Evacuation
3. cbrn/haz mat Mass decon
4. Search and Rescue
5. cbrn/hazmat Life safety ops
6. Arson investigation
7. Pre-hospital Medical care
40
Who is in command of a water/ice rescue?
NYPD
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Life Safety Ops in progress will not be disrupted or suspended because of transition of command to other agencies. At CBRN terrorist events, the IC cannot overule Fire Dept tactical direction pertaining to Life Safety Ops.
Agree or Disagree
AGREE
42
What are incidents that would involve a Unified Command of multiple agencies?
code PUT HARED
1. Public Health Emergency
2. Utilities
3. Telecommunication
4. Haz-Mat / CBRN (NO Suspected Terrorism or Crime)
5. Aviation
6. Rail
7. Explosion
8. Disaster
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What incidents is the FDNY in Single Command?
code ABC FEEDS
1. Auto extrication (1st to arrive)
2. Boat in distress (1st to arrive)
3. Confined Space
4. Fire
5. Elevator
6. Entrapment/Impalement
7. Downed Tree
8. Structural Collapse
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If an event includes more than one type of incident, a Unified Command will be implemented, except:
1. in the case of a CBRN/HazMat incident that is a Crime or Terrorism, then NYPD is in single command.
2. if a CBRN/HazMat incident results in a Fire, FDNY is an IC
45
Who can make the decision to apply water streams to electrical components at Con Ed facilities?
Only by a Chief Officer ABOVE the rank of Deputy chief, in consultation with con ed white hat.
46
What is the minimum safe operating distances for applying water on Enerized or De-Energized electrical components on Live 138 Kv with:
1. a 30 degree or greater Fog Stream
2. for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog?
1. 15 ft
| 2. 75 ft
47
What is the minimum safe operating distances for applying water on Enerized or De-Energized electrical components on Live 345 Kv with:
1. a 30 degree or greater Fog Stream
2. for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30 degree fog?
1. 25 ft
| 2. 125 ft
48
What is the primary means of applying water to energized electrical components?
through the use of a Tower Ladder
49
if the stream of the Tower Ladder operating on energized electrical components is not reaching the intended target area:
then the water supply must be shut down at the Pumper; and the position of the basket or the angle and/or pattern of the stream must be adjusted.
50
Can you use the Aquastream Master Stream Nozzle carried by all Aerial Ladder and Engine companies, to apply water at energized electrical components?
NO because the preset fog pattern of 130 degrees does not provide enough stream penetration to allow for maintaining safe operating distances.
51
What is the desired fog pattern mode for operating on energized electrical components?
30 degree or Greater
52
When raising aerial ladders or tower ladder buckets, maintiain a _____ safe clearance horizontally from the substation's exterior fence line.
18-foot
53
Treat all transformer incidents as:
PCB incidents
| can still be found in some transformers
54
a small capacitor bank fire can be extinguished with:
a Dry Chem Extinguisher
55
a battery room fire can be extinguished with:
| but not with:
Dry Chem Extinguisher or Water Application from a safe distance.
but not with Carbon Dioxide as an extinguihing agent.
56
The Utility company will be dispatched immediately for what codes of a 10-25?
Code 1 or 4
57
All transformers that are in the vaults contain:
dielectric oil
58
FDNY considers any transformer with any. amount of PCBs as a:
PCB Transformer
59
What is the greatest hazard in transformers?
Amount of Electricity
60
What should engine companies prepare to initiate at a transformer fire?
Stretch a precautionary handline
| Prepare to initiate a FOAM OP
61
When members are examining exposures at manhole fires/emergencies; Teams of 2 shall take readings:
1. Meter room
2. Surrounding rooms
3. 1st Floor
Main Service Panel is usually located in Cellar or Basement
62
ConEd Supervisors and FireIce Units carry:
- Nozzle/tip equipped with a BUILT-IN EDUCTOR AND SHUTOFF
- 25' of 3/4" HOSE connected to eductor with a pick up tube attached
- 25 lb container of FireIce
- system is supplied by 1-3/4" handline
63
What is FireIce intended for?
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Manhole fires (class C fires)
NOT effective on class B fires - NOT INTENDED FOR ANY TYPE OF TRANSFORMER
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64
What is the operating pressure of the FireIce nozzle?
60-100 psi
| Optimal is 60-80 psi
65
The member operating the FireIce should commence operations at a safe standoff distance of _____.
50 feet
66
The member operating the FireIce into a manhole will maintain a minimum safe distance of _____
25 feet
67
Direct the stream of FireIce solution to fall approximately _____ in front of the manhole opening.
1 foot
68
Who can order the application of FireIce?
Only a CHIEF - normally after consulting with ConEd supervisor. however, can order it prior to their arrival
69
How much experience must a member have to be considered for Chauffeur Training School?
Exceptions granted with the approval of?
3 years
| Chief of Ops
70
If qualified chauffeurs (school trained) are not assigned as chauffeurs and/or tillermen for an extended period of time, they shall practice operating apparatus:
During Drills and Returning from Alarms
71
Which units will start each tour with at least 2 school trained chauffeurs?
1. Satellite
2. Collapse Rescue
3. Planning Vehicle
4. Decon (other than tractor trailer apparatus)
5. Squad
6. Haz Mat Tech Units
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When a designated back-up unit is staffed with 1 school trained and 1 company trained chauffeur and is assigned to pick up a special unit's 2nd piece. Which chauffeur drives what?
School trained will drive 2nd piece
| Company trained will drive assigned apparatus
73
If a Chauffeur is granted leave after the start of a tour, the officer on duty shall:
1. Notify Battalion
2. Unit remains in service with a school trained chauffeur OR a Company trained chauffeur From The Quarters member was working in when leave was granted.
3. If school trained C is required - will be from within battalion
4. If not - DSCO will provide.
5. If no school trained C available citywide - UNIT SHALL REMAIN IN SERVICE WITH A COMPANY TRAINED CHAUFFEUR
74
When problems are met regarding inaccessibility of streets due to capital construction projects and conditions cannot or are not corrected, the unit shall notify:
admin Battalion Chief
75
All DOA's whether fire related or EMS generated should be:
treated as potential crime victim
76
Fire Marshals shall be notified to respond to voucher currency at any operation where:
LARGE AMOUNTS OF CURRENCY ARE DISCOVERED
77
the Language Line Services provide immediate over-the-phone interpretive services for more than 150 languages, 24/7
This service can be accessed:
Telephones located within a civilian residence or business
78
The Language ID card carried on the apparatus can help identify the language. It lists:
the languages most frequently used in NYC
A Language Line Rep will be able to assist in pinpointing the language
79
Language Line interpretation services shall be document:
on the official Fire Report or PCR
80
What is the color of the First Responder Field Guide?
GREEN
81
What is the color of the Risk Management/Executive Guide?
RED
| for Command Chief
82
What is the color of the Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials Incidents?
ORANGE
83
Transmit an incident assessment report to the Dispatcher using the "Size-up" section of the Field Guide. The report should include:
FOLDS
1. Firefighters actions
2. what has Occurred
3. Life hazard
4. magnitude and location of Damage to bridge components
5. if the bridge is Secured
84
DANGER DO NOT ENTER TAPE;
Red with Black lettering
| carried by Battalion and Division vehicles
85
The danger zone should be entered except:
To save a life
| Authorized by IC or Sector Chief
86
Borough Storm Operations Coordinators shall designate reception areas. All members shall be reminded of reception areas:
On or about May 1st of each year
87
All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure that such pumps are placed on the apparatus:
48 hours prior to the predicted storms impact
88
The depth of the water to be crossed should not exceed _____ for the first line apparatus, and _____ for FDNY Hi-Axle Vehicles
18"
| 50"
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An apparatus exposed to salt water should be:
Thoroughly rinsed, including the undercarriage, with fresh water as soon as possible.
Fleet maintenance shall be notified of any apparatus that operated in an area flooded with salt water for an extended period of time.
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What is swift water?
any water moving at a pace greater than 1.85 km/hr, or ONE KNOT, equivalent to a Slow Walking Pace
91
When a report is received that individuals are stranded due to flooding, a Water Rescue Team consisting of:
Water Rescue Company and an Engine Company will be dispatched.
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When the Water Rescue Company is a Ladder:
an Engine company will be dispatched to transport the Flat Bottom Boat.
priority will be given to dispatching the engine that is quartered with the Ladder company
93
When the Water Rescue Company is an Engine company:
THEY will transport the Flat Bottom Boat, and a neighboring Engine will be dispatched to assist
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The Water Rescue Company will enter the flooded area with the Flat Bottom Boat, assist the stranded victims into the boat, provide each victim with a PFD, and transport the civilians from the flooded area. If possible, stranded victims should be removed:
to the Water REscue Company's POINT OF ENTRY
95
What is the weight limitations of the Flat Bottom Boats?
3 Persons or 380 lbs
96
The Engine company assisting the Water Rescue Team:
will not enter the water
| *EMS will be notified to respond When Necessary*
97
Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force
ConEd is encouraged to be a component of all assembled task forces consistent with availability, especially for trees/wires down. What is the primary function of the ConEd representative?
To assess electrical hazards and initiate appropriate tactics to remove the hazard
98
A Sector/Group Supervisor shall be assigned for every _____ task forces that activated in one borough.
5
99
Each Task Force shall be equipped with a minimum of the following:
- TWO Chain Saws
- spare chains
- chain saw fuel
- ppe for chain saw
- elevator keys
- one Dewatering Pump
- additional equipment supplied as necessary by contacting Tech Services
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Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force
| What is the primary method of communication?
the Department Administrative Radio System (DARS)
- DARS radios are 400 MHz, UHF handheld radios
- STRIKE Teams operating in each borouh shall switch their DARS radio to the designated frequency for that borough
101
Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force
| What is the alternate communications?
800 MHz radios can be used as alternate to the DARS when DARS is oos
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Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force
| What is the contingency communications?
Cell Phones can be utilized when DARS and 800 MHz systems are oos
103
Rapid Response Vehicle Task Force
| What is the emergency communications?
Department radio
- when an emergency exists and direct communication to the borough dispatcher is necessary.
- the other systems are not operable
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How are individual units identified in a Task Force?
Designations are flexible.
CONSIDERATION shall be given to identifying each task force using the designation of one of the Assigned RRV's in that task force (e.g. Task Force-132 would include RRV 132)
Members communicating to each other Within the Task Force would use their Assigned unit designation to identify themselves (e.g. RRV 132 to BFU 2)
105
How many phases are in the Air Rescue Plan?
3
1. ALERT - notification by Incident Borough Fire Dispatcher direct to the NYPD Ops Unit upon transmission of a DOUBTFUL 3rd Alarm for a fire associated with a 10-76 or 10-77.
2. ASSEMBLE - FD units, police Helicopters and ESU assemble at a selected mobilization point
3. AIRLIFT - Air Rescue Teams are airlifted to the vicinity of the roof of the fire building, pending the decision of the IC to actually land members on the roof.
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Who makes the decision to Assemble the Air Rescue Team?
the IC At the Fire.
- fire located above 10th floor in a hirise
- fire has possession of 2 or more floors
- interior access routes above fire blocked
- access to roof limited to exterior
* **decision to Airlift may be made Only by an IC who is a STAFF CHIEF***
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High Rise Roof Team takes the Post Radio for use on/within structure. If a Post Radio is not available:
Take the Battalion FF's HT.
| *The Post Radio CANNOT be used in the Helicopter*
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Upon the order to "Assemble" the HRRT, the Manhattan Dispatcher will:
Notify the 2 Nearest available trained HRRTs to respond.
| HRRC will designate units as primary and secondary teams
109
What tools are in the Hi-Rise Roof Kit?
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BRASS Halligans Bag
- 1 Bolt Cutter
- 1 Rabbit Tool
- 2 Axes
- 2 Search Ropes
- 6 SCBA 1-hr cylinder
- 2 Halligans
Bag to hold all tools
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110
Where are the Hi Rise Roof Team tools stored in the helicopter?
as directed by the NYPD Helicopter Crew Chief
111
When does the HRRT approach the helicopter?
ONLY when directed by PILOT, CO-PILOT, or CREW CHIEF
112
Who will designate the riding positions on the heliopter for the HRRT?
CREW CHIEF or PILOT
113
HRRT PFDs must be donned PRIOR to entering the aircraft.
- do not inflate inside the aircraft
- Ensure Service Inidicator is GREEN prior to donning.
- do not dry PFDs near a heat source
- If the manual inflator does not inflate PFD WITHIN 5 SECONDS of pulling the activation tab, member must inflate by the oral inflator.
114
What inlets is the Satelite equipped with?
| Which on do you use first?
Two 3-1/2" Gated Female and One 4-1/2" Unchecked Female ON EACH SIDE
It is necessary to use the UNCHECKED INLETS FIRST, which will permit the use of the gated inlets to augment the supply without the necessity of shutting down.
115
The officer of the Satelite, aka Water Resource Officer, shall establish HT communication with the IC through established communication lines. What is the priority for this communication line?
Thru the Field Communications Unit if on scene
116
When is the use of a drafting site for satelite ops an option?
CONSIDERED ONLY if a fireboat cannot supply unit
117
What is the best position for the Satelite using their Deluge Gun?
Far enough from the building so as to permit the deepest possible stream penetration
118
How much Hi-Ex foam does satelite units carry?
32 five-gallon cans
119
When the hydrant main size is less than ______ it is recommended that a second hydrant or another pumper augment the supply of water.
12"
If Main is 12" or larger, you will get Full Capacity
120
Satelite pumpers operating at draft or supplied by Fireboats, are capable of:
delivering Full Capacity
121
Except for manifolds that are protected by Ross Relief Valves, appliances supplied by Satellite pumpers shall not be shut down:
BEFORE consulting the Satellite Officer or Chauffeur.
| Shutting down should ALWAYS be initiated at the 2,000 gpm pumpers
122
To insure adequate water delivery and to effect safety controls, members with HT shall be positioned at:
supplied by a Satellite
1. Deluge Guns
2. Manifolds
3. Pumpers
4. Shut off gates of appliances
123
Where are Satellite responses maintained?
on a Separate CD-14
124
A response for a Satellite Unit shall be recorded as a run for the Satellite Unit and a run for the Engine company. If the Satellite unit is put to work:
a worker is recorded for the Satellite Unit and a worker is recorded for the Engine company.
*Forwarding of the CD-15 will only be required for the Satellite Unit
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Each Satellite unit shall take part in a drill with the back-up Engine company:
Once each Month
Drill shall take place on the 1st Saturday of each month replacing MUD.
a Foam Carrier and/or Tender carrying Fluoroprotein foam shall participate with these units Every Other Month (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)
126
What is a Holding Area?
designated rooms in an ABR school that are fully enclosed with noncombustible partitions and located adjacent to an exit stairway.
127
What are some of the requirements for Holding Areas in ABR schools?
- face the street accessible to FD apparatus
- Windows when opened, at least 32" Wide and 48" HIGH accessible to FD equipment
- windows open Without a key
- windowsills painted red, inside and outsidem with a sign attached outside, Top Window Pane "FD ACCESS" (Red Lettering on a White Background)
- doors leading to holding area have a sign "HOLDING AREA" (Red Lettering White Background)
128
Emergency Tree Cutting ops
| Objectives:
1. assist injured or trapped persons
2. establish sufficient road clearance to permit the response of emergency vehicles. Priority must be given to primary response routes during times of multiple incidents
129
Is the department responsible for the removal of debris from sidewalks or private property?
NO
130
Members are not to attempt to remove a tree which has fallen on a vehicle:
Unless such action is required to perform a Rescue, Administer First Aid, or Establish an Emergency Lane
131
Who is responsible for the complete removal if fallen trees from public property, including sidewalk, street, and areas from curb to property line?
FORESTRY UNIT of the Parks Dept.
| They also remove debris of public trees which have fallen onto private property
132
If a fallen tree or section is resting on an electrical wire:
Members are to check electrical service of affected buildings
No cutting or moving is to be attempted until the Utility company certifies that power has been removed AND wires have been disengaged from the trees
133
When chain saw is operated from a TL:
Start the saw in the basket and then hold it outside the basket until it is shut off.
Wear installed safety belt
keep BOTH FEET within the basket
134
When are Positive Pressure Fan equipped units dispatched?
on signal 10-77
| or when special called by an IC
135
What are the designations for the PPF and its members?
VENTILATION SUPPORT GROUP
- Officer = Vent Group Supervisor
- members assigned to operate fans = "Vent Group Lobby Unit" and the "Vent Group Fire Unit"
- member assigned the roof = "Vent Group Roof"
136
Which stairwell is the first consideration for pressurization?
And who orders its pressurization
ATTACK
upon orders of IC
Depending on remaining smoke and heat conditions, removing smoke and CO may become a priority
137
When is the evacuation stairwell pressurized by PPF?
When necessary, or for Sequential Ventilation
138
The ventialtion support group supervisor (aka officer) shall inform the IC of the recommended placement of the PPFs. Proper placement is based on:
- # of PPFs and personnel available
- location of the fire floor
- # of floors in the building
- stage of firefighting ops
* stairwell pressurization will not be initiated until authorized by the IC
139
PPFs in operation should never be left unattended; a radio equipped member must continually montor each operating fan.
If negative results are encountered:
Discontinue Pressurization by throttling down fans to idle, and closing the door to the stairwell that the fan is pressurizing.
IC must be notified when the fans have been deactivated and the stairwell doors are secured.
140
What is the priority order for the use of PPFs?
1. pressurizing the ATTACK Stairwell to support the fire attack, by controlling smoke condition at the attack stair doorway and throughout the attack stairway
2. pressurizing Evacuation stairwell for smoke and CO control
3. Ventilating the public hallways for smoke and CO control
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Pressurization of the attack stairway is most effective if:
done Simultaneously with the fire attack
142
What is the preferred method of positive pressure ventilation?
Pushing Fresh Air INTO THE AREA THAT NEEDS TO BE PRESSURIZED OR VENTILATED
143
What is the optimum placement of the PPF from the attack stairway door?
4 to 6 Feet
Directly facing the door to the stairwell at an angle tilt of 80 degrees
code 4-6-8
4-6 feet 80 degrees
144
The pressure delivered to the attack stair by the PPF will be great enough to allow for up to:
3 stairwell doors to be open and pressurization to remain effective
145
When units are committed before fan activation and a line is stretched through a stairwell door:
the door should closed as much as possible to maintain positive pressure.
Maintaining a proper stairwell seal is the responsibility of all members on the fireground
146
Research and Field Experience has proved that 1 fan can provide the proper pressure in the stairwell up to ___ stories depending on conditions, and 2 fans will pressurize a ____ story building when properly positioned.
10
| 40
147
If the fire floor is above the 10th floor or additional pressures are required to maintain the stairwell free of smoke, a second fan must be brought to:
3 floors Below the fire floor and set up, 4 to 6 feet back, 80 degree angle
148
PPF
| When units are not committed on the fire floor:
- PPF shall begin pressurization on the ground floor with the fire floor stairwell door closed.
- Vent Group Roof or another designated member shall open the stair bulkhead door until smoke clears (approx 60 seconds), then shut the bulkhead. During this time, pressurization will be maintained in the stairwell with the bulkhead open or closed. This member wil need to stay in that position on roof to coordinate stairwell ventilation.
149
PPF
| When units are committed on the fire floor:
- PPF shall begin pressurization on the ground floor
- fire floor stairwell door should be closed as much as possible and still allow handline access
- Vent Group Roof or another designated member shall open the bulkhead until smoke clears (approx 60 seconds) then shut it. Pressurization will be maintained in stairwell with bulkhead open or closed. Member shall remain at the roof to coordinate stairwell ventilation
150
PPF
| It is recommended that a member on the fire floor:
remain in position at the stairwell door AT ALL TIMES
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Placement of the fan for sequential ventilation shall be:
on the EXTERIOR of the building with Exhaust Hoses in place.
the goal of sequential ventilation is to replace the smoke and CO in the building with fresh air.
*placement of a gas powered fan inside a building during sequential ventilation would negate the benefits of the operation.
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What is the process for sequential ventilation?
- confirm that the attack stairwell is clear of members and civilians
- Bulkhead should be opened in the attack stairwell. All other doors in the attack stairwell should remain closed. Evacuation stairwell bulkhead remains Closed.
- Opening the stairwell door on the fire floor, both in the attack and evacuation stairwells will cross-vent the fire floor, by removing contaminated smoke from the fire building via attack stairwell.
- This ventilation can be carried out floor by floor if smoke or CO contamination occurs on multiple floors. Start at the Lowest point and work towards the Top.
153
If CO levels are in the 0 to 60 ppm range:
gas powered PPFs will NOT significantly reduce those levels due to the CO emissions produced by the fans
154
Positive Pressure Mechanical Ventilation of Large Structures/Areas
An inlet should be found opposite this exhaust opening that would allow the fans to push fresh air into the structure. The fans have to make a seal at the inlet.
The fan will be set Farther back then the 4 to 6 feet used when pressurizing stairwells.
The angle of the fan shroud WILL REMAIN AT 80 Degrees.
a rule of thumb is that the exhaust opening should be double the size of the opening where the PPF is placed
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One 27" gas powered fan moves approximately:
5 Times More Air than our 16" electric box fan
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Wind must always be a consideration with PPFs. If the wind is striking the face of the building that we are using as an exhaust outlet:
then efficiency of the fans wil be greatly diminshed
157
Fans blowing fresh exterior air into the structure have shown to be:
75% more efficient than negative pressue ventilation
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Negative pressurization:
is the process of creating a lower pressure within the structure utilizing the ladder company's electric box fan.
The fan shall be operated in the exhaust mode to remove the contaminated air from the involved structure.
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To maximize the efficiency of the negative pressure box fans:
the box fan should be hung in a window or doorway AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
160
What is an alternate method for the box fans when tarps are not available of the box fan cannot be hung?
position the fan inside the contaminated area facing the exhaust opening 6 to 8 feet back and tilted up at an angle of approximately 30 degrees
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When are PPFs inspected?
Daily at the 9x6 tour.
| Weekly at MUD shall be started and allowed to run at full RPM for 5 minutes
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Which PCB Transformers are not required to have markings?
PCB-Contaminated Transformers 50-499ppm NOT REQUIRED
0-49 ppm of NON-PCB NOT REQUIRED
all others need a marking
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An unmarked transformer is automatically assumed to:
Contain PCBs
164
All "PCB Transformers" must be:
REGISTERED with the "Fire Dept which would be called upon for the initial response to a fire involving this equipment.
165
Any unit receiving transformer registrations or when asked by transformer owners as to where to send registrations shall direct that they be sent to:
TOXIC SUBSTANCE UNIT
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Combustible materials must not be stored within a PCB Transformer enclosure:
5 METERS
- withing 5 meters of a PCB Transformer ENCLOSURE
or
-within 5 meters of an UNENCLOSED PCB Transformer
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PCB Transformers
| Permanent Storage Site is allowed storage for up to a period of ________ for PCB items and liquids.
1 year
this is a facility with STRICT requirements for the prevention of PCB release to the environment
168
PCB Transformers
| Temporary Storage Site is allowed storage of PCB items and PCB Contaminated liquid for:
***storage of PCB 500 or > ITEMS and Contaminated LIQUID 50-499 for a period NOT EXCEEDING 30 DAYS***
***PCB LIQUIDS 500 or > *** ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE STORED IN A TEMPORARY STORAGE SITE
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EPA MArking Format:
letters and striping on a WHITE OR YELLOW BACKGROUND
| 6" X 6" square down to 2" x 2" square depending on size of equipment
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If ASKAREL, AROCLOR, PYRANOL, INEREEN, DIACLOR, SAF-T-KUL, ASBESTOL, SANOTHERM, CHLORINOL the "PCB level PPM" column will be ________ because they contain:
BLANK
| PCB amounts in the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS PPM PCB
They are dielectric fluids
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"Oil" is a mineral oil, originally, PCB free. Due to past storage and servicing practices:
it may have become PCB Contaminated (50-499 ppm)
172
Who performs deactivation of transformers?
ONLY CON ED or Engineering Personnel of the premises familiar with procedure
*NO member of dept shall attempt deactivation
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What are the proper extinguishing methods at PCB transformer incidents?
1. FOG or FOAM for FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
| 2. Water for structural members
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Breathing apparatus at PCB Transformer incidents shall be used at all times until?
OFFICER IN COMMAND confirms that the area is free of toxic gases (including overhauling operations)
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Decontamination procedures shall be implemented Only when members or equipment are Exposed to levels of:
PCB's of 50 ppm or higher
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CAUTION
ASKAREL FILLED
EQUIPMENT
caution 2-1/2" yellow letters on black background
the rest 2" black letters on a yellow background
sign indicates HIGH CONCENTRATION of PCB's
found on transformer VAULT DOOR
SCBA and PPE shall be worn at FIRES AND SPILLS in these locations
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M2 cars (new haven line of Metro North) are the only cars with ORANGE STRIPES.
M2 cars always operate in pairs (A and B).
How can you tell these cars apart?
A car is an EVEN numbered car, HAS A PANTOGRAPH.
B car is an ODD numbered car DOES NOT have a pantograph
BOTH HAVE TRANSFORMERS
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What is the best way to identify M2 cars?
ORANGE STRIPE on EACH SIDE of the car and PANTOGRAPH ON ROOF OF "A" CAR
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Though there is only 1 pantograph (A car) for every 2 cars, there will be a PCB containing transformer:
in every car which will have attached to it the EPA approved label.
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The pantograph will be (folded or unfolded) when receiving power from catenary wires?
UNFOLDED
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PCB decal on railroad cars for Amtrak and NJ Transit will be:
on the transformer and can be seen from the SIDES of the locomotives
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1 temporary frontpiece for the company officer and 3 for firefighters; will be stored:
in a secure location by the commanding officer and to be used by all unassigned company officers and detailed firefighters
183
At roll call the officer on duty is to ascertain if the unit;s temporary frontpieces are accounted for. If any are missing:
the officer is to notify the company of the last detail to return the frontpiece
184
All locker doors in quarters are to be kept locked, including members on duty. Members shall keep:
Vehicles other than company apparatus stored in quarters shall be locked at all times when not in use. Ignition and door keys shall be stored:
keys to their lockers on their person at all times
secure location at either the housewath OR in the company office - spare set of keys stored in company office
185
Officer on duty at the time of illegal entry of quarters shall immediately notify:
1. Battalion
2. Division
3. Police precinct
* 4. INSPECTOR GENERAL (ony if there is a Theft which a dept employee is a Suspect)
* 5. BFI (Only if incident involves a False Alarm response)
186
The hood is part of your PPC and its use is mandate by the dept. The hood shall be worn whether:
DRY, DAMP, or SATURATED WITH MOISTURE
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You must leave the IDLH area immeditely upon feeling any pain or discomfort through the hood, UNLESS:
the area can be IMMEDIATELY COOLED BY A HOSELINE
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Bunker gear is donned in what order?
1. Pants and Boots
2. *Radio
3. Hood
4. Coat
code Preppy Boys Really Hate Cockroaches
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true or false
| Members may drive dept apparatus while wearing bunker pants with leather boots
TRUE
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What is a primary function of the fire dept at airport emergencies?
Delivery of Water
| relay ops are likely due to the possibility of great distances between the incident site and the water supply
191
Airport Emergencies
Request PAPD IC provide a knowledgeble escort to guide units to the nearest serviceable hydrant. PA escort should remain with units until:
water supply to incident location is ESTABLISHED
192
Airport Emergencies
| Units should be ready to develop and operate water or foam streams, as both landlines and large caliber streams, from:
FDNY apparatus OR PA Crash Trucks
193
The location of voice and flight data recorders, if found Detached from the aircraft, should be carefully noted. If found Attached to the aircraft:
they should NOT BE REMOVED EXCEPT to preserve them from further damage.
they are located in the REAR of the FUSELAGE.
SPHERICAL Recorders are painted Bright Yellow
RECTANGULAR Recorders are RED or International Orange
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Where are voice and flight data recorders found on aircraft?
they are located in the REAR of the FUSELAGE.
195
a Spherical voice and flight data recorder is painted?
BRIGHT YELLOW
| the sun is spherical and is bright yellow
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A Rectangular voice and flight data recorder is painted?
RED
or
INTERNATIONAL ORANGE
(R in rectangle and Red. Trump has rectangular build and orange skin and hair)
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Airport Emergencies
| All responding units, other than first arriving BC, shall respond to the __________
STAGING AREA
198
Airport Emergencies
Units shall form up in a double line, convoy fashion with Ladder, Rescue and Special Units on the ______ and engine companies on the _______
LEFT
RIGHT
(same for both laguardia and Kennedy)
199
Hydrant designations at Laguardia are:
Large Phosphorescent Signs composed of a White "H" on a GREEN BACKGROUND
200
When supplying water to a PA/ARFF crash trucks, FDNY ECCs should no exceed ___psi discharge pressure. PA/ARFF crash trucks only carry 200 feet of 1-3/4" hose.
80 psi
201
Hydrant designations at Kennedy:
Submerged hydrants are located at exterior corners of hangars. They require special wrenches that are carried on PA ARFF Crash Trucks
202
When encountering displaced pets/pet remains at the scene of a fire or emergency, the FDNY shall protect/secure the pet with:
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code PORN
Police
Owner
Rep
Neighbor
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203
Handling of pets/pet remains
If reunification with the owner is not possible, the IC shall contact:
Animal Care Center (ACC)
204
what is the greatest hazard for photovoltaic electrical systems (solar panels)?
DC Shock
205
Do PV systems produce electricity at night?
NO
206
PV Arrays use an INVERTER to convert the DC power produced into AC that can tie into existing infrastructure to power lights and other electrical loads.
Residential System Outputs of 600 volts are common
207
Tactical ops should be performed away from all PV components. Shutting off power at the main electrical panel:
does NOT ensure that all power to the building has been removed
208
The use of rooftop disconnects should not be relied upon since they are mainly installed in order to perform maintenance on the system. Shut off electrical power to the inverter to ensure:
power DOES NOT ENTER the building from the PV array conduit, batteries, or backup generator. Be aware that inverters DO have capacitors which store energy.
209
The energy within the capacitors will discharge soon after the power to the inverter is disconnected.
an additinal shock hazard exists for PV systems that have battery back up power
210
What is the prime focus of ladder companies operating with PV modules on the roof?
Opening/Removal of skylights and scuttles as well as horizontal vent
211
PV systems
| Ventilation fans can facilitate smoke and heat removal from the top floor once the fire:
has been EXTINGUISHED
IC should delay overhaul until it is confirmed that the PV system has been shutdown
212
Using water on energized PV system components is a decision that should only be made by the IC after careful size up. How should water be applied?
position hoselines to cut off fire extension and push the fire back towards the main fire area. Hose streams should not be applied directly onto energized PV system components.
FOG nozzle, utilized from a distance and set to a 30 degree spray pattern is Recommended
*straight streams or foam should not be used*
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Can firefighter remove modules?
NO
| utility company and the licensed solar power installer/electrician should be requested to respond through the dispatcher
214
PV arrays
Incipient fires can be extinguished using?
Advanced fires?
Class C Dry Chem extinguishers
may dictate the limited use of water in a fog pattern from a safe distance
215
PV arrays
| The use of __________ or ____________ agents has proven to be effective on battery fires.
DRY CHEMICAL
| FOAM EXTINGUISHING
216
PV panels produce DC power. If sunlight strikes them, they will produce electricity. Unless:
there is a Disconnect Switch on the PV array itself.
| the wires running from the array to the power distribution system should Always be considered Live
217
What should not be opened by FF in an attempt to shutdown the PV Array?
COMBINER BOXES
218
Where will PV arrays generally be installed on buildings with sloped roofs?
SOUTH and WEST facing sides
219
The possibility, during daylight hours, of energized consuctors within conduit is always present. Therefore, it is extremely important for firefighters to locate all electrical conduits leading away from PV arrays:
PRIOR to performing EXTINGUISHMENT, VENTILATION, and OVERHAUL
220
When electrical shutdown is required, request the response of the appropriate utility company for their expertise and to enhance safety. Consider calling who?
PV INSTALLERS, whose contact number info is often found on key component equipment
221
While on BISP or other outside activities finding hazardous condition relative to a PV system that is imminently perilous should be instruced to request the response of?
admin BC
222
An officer who reasonably suspects or knows that any member has violated the substance abuse policy shall immediately:
1. Prohibit ON AND OFF Duty members from leaving premises without permission. document the reason for releasing memebr with permission in a report to Chief of Department.
2. Immediately Relieve members from emrgency response duty
3. immediately place unit OOS
4. Notify BC
5. notify BITS
6. Document incident in company journal
223
The officer charged with investigating a suspected or known violation of the substance abuse policy shall immediately:
1. conduct ROLL CALL - All ON AND OFF Duty members
2. Advise them of their RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION
3. conduct an Investigation
4. either order testing or no need for testing and document reasons in a report to Chief of Dept
224
Any member who has tested positive for illegal drugs may submit a request for re-test to BITs, seeking the specimen be re-tested by a lab other than the one that conducted the first test.
Must be Within 30 days
225
When probationary firefighters have successfully completed their quiz at the end of each module they will print their completion receipt and:
staple it in their notebook.
226
the Probationary Firefighter Control Sheet shall be affixed to:
the INSIDE cover of their FOLDER
227
Where does the probies Tool List go?
1st PAGE OF NOTEBOOK
228
If the proby fails his monthly quiz after 3 attempts and gets locked out of the system, what does the company officer do?
If a passing mark is not attained after the third attempt, the program will be temporary locked and will require the company officer to contact the Probationary Firefighters Development Program Group via email to 323PDPGrp@fdny.nyc.gov to re-activate
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Priority Hydrants
1. ONLY hydrant in a block or
2. vital to the protection of high profile locations or critical infrastructure locations (bridges, tunnels, mass transit systems)
3. 2 adjacent hydrants in a block that are both oos (report both hydrants as requiring priority repair.
230
if hydrant is still found to be defective or repair work is unsatisfactory:
utilize the HANSEN HYDRANT application to report the defect, giving specific instructions in the "comments" section
231
An open fire hydrant discharges approximately 1,000 gallons of water per minute; whereas a spray cap discharges:
25 gpm
232
When a person enters quarters requesting a spray cap for a hydrant, the member on hw shall:
- ensure the requesting party is At Least 18
- require that a Request for Spray Caps Form be completed
- provide a copy of Spray Cap Permit/Instructions sheet
- Officer on duty reviews documents and notify applicant when company will be able to turn on hydrant - SHOULD BE SCHEDULED WITHIN THE HOUR
Hydrants opened just enough
Schedule to turn off the hydrant during the 6x9 tour and remove spray cap
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Who patrols district areas during Phase I and II for hydrant pressure readings?
BC in phase I
US in phase II
upon completing duties, officer on duty shall fax to Battalion the following CODE LOSS:
- areas experiencing Low water pressure
- # of illegally Opened
- # of hydrants Shut down
- # of Spray caps placed
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When are spray caps not put on hydrants?
1. NOT to be installed on hydrants located on Mains Larger than 20 inches in diameter
2. No caps placed on hydrants painted RED or YELLOW
3. caps Should NOT be installed on hydrants o 2-way streets, near intersections, on bus routes or access routes to main traffic arteries
235
What are the times spray caps may be used?
10am to 9pm
236
What component of Exterior Insulation FINISH System is the primary concern during firefighting operations?
INNERMOST sheathing layer of Foam Plastic Insulation
typically 1/4" to 8" thick
rate of heat release for thermoplastics can be 3 to 5 times higher
237
Where are the initial handlines placed for a fire in a building with EIFS?
Both Interior and Exterior attack - may be quickly knocked down from exterior before interior attack commences.
1st engine should CONSIDER using deck gun for rapid attack and knockdown
238
EIFS building fire
After complete size up and when conditions dictate, a handline should be dedicated to exterior extinguishment. If possible, the number of lengths stretched should be enough to:
COVER ALL SIDES of the building.
Size of the handline is dependent on the size of the building and extent of fire.
A building 3 stories of higher, or a large area building, may require the use of a 2-1/2" line
A smaller private dwelling may use a 1-3/4"
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Upon transmission of a 10-75 in a building with EIFS:
an additional Engine and Ladder shall be special called. Special call a TL if one is not already assigned.
240
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EIFS buildings
Effective Reach of Ground Based Streams
TL monitor - 2" tip
Engine Deck Gun - 1-1/4" tip
Multiversal - 1-1/2" tip
2-1/2" - 15/16" tip
1-1/8" tip
1-3/4" - 15/16" tip
Satelite Monitor - 2" tip
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100 psi 135'
100 psi 130'
100 psi 110'
50 psi 75'
40 psi 40'
50 psi 70'
160 psi 130'
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Code TL-135
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EIFS Building
a 2-1/2" handline equipped with a cockloft nozzle can be used to apply water to an exterior fire that is above the reach of ground streams.
1 tip should be capped with a 1-1/2" shut off
Operated upward on the exterior can provide vertical reach of UP TO 2 FLOORS
nozzle should be extended approx 3 ft from the window sill then operated at a slight angle TOWARD the building
242
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True or False
SAR Forms (Suspicious Activity Report) shall be stored in company office.
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False
| Shall be carried on the apparatus
243
How do you report suspicious activity?
Send ORIGINAL SAR Form (do not keep copies) through the intra-departmental mail to BFI. In Addition, notify BFI by telephone.
Make entry in company journal, but give no particulars.
