BC FIRE TECH QUESTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
How many exposures are checked when operating at major indoor gas leaks
A
3 exposures on both sides of the affected occupancy including above and below
2
Q
Who do you contact as a BC when AUC 200 is violated?
A
Ensure affected unit is placed OOS
Ensure BITS is notified
Notify borough command through the chain 0800-1600
Notify command chief at other times
Consult with command chief to designate an officer as the investigating officer
3
Q
When do you use an LCS into an occupied building?
A
1) Fire extending via cockloft & top floor untenable
2) A stream preferably fog used at an acute angle to protect people on fire escapes from flames below
3) Can’t advance hand lines due to fire conditions
4
Q
During phase 2 water pressure emergency BC should provide DC the following info
A
# of illegally opened hydrants # of hydrants shut down # of spray caps placed Dangerously low water pressure areas This is provided every 2 hours
5
Q
According to brannigan cold drawn steel fails around what temperature
A
800 degrees Fahrenheit
6
Q
How many vehicle repeaters are allows citywide to be activated
A
One
7
Q
If a second operation requires the activation of a vehicle repeater what shall be used instead
A
Post to Post radio operations will be used
A different command channel would have to be used
8
Q
Fire safety director required in what type of buildings
A
1) Group B occupancy during normal business hours
2) More than 500 persons on one or more FLS including street level (occupied or designed to be occupied)
3) Or by more 100 persons on one or more FLS other than street level
9
Q
10-76 is transmitted for
A
Report of fire is confirmed
10
Q
All hands is used at a 10-76 when
A
One hose line is used
11
Q
When do you transmit a 2nd alarm at a 10-76
A
Visible FIRE OR SMOKE through the skin or a serious fire has been verified
12
Q
When do you transmit a 10-77
A
Visible fire on arrival NOT SMOKE
13
Q
Ladder companies reporting to the Forward Staging Area shall bring
A
SCBA for each member
Spare SCBA cylinder for each member
2 sets of FE tools and six foot hooks
Search and utility ropes
14
Q
2nd due ladder company at HRFPMD are responsible for
A
Attack stairway cleared of building occupants for at least 5 floors above the fire floor
15
Q
HRFPMD 1st 3 BC assignments
A
IC 1st arriving BC
Fire Sector Supervisor 2nd arriving BC
SAE 3rd arriving BC
16
Q
Position of Fire Sector Supervisor or Fire Branch Director
A
1st floor below the fire where conditions permit
17
Q
Position of FSA
A
On the floor below the Fire Sector Supervisor
2 floors below the fire
18
Q
HRFPMD elevator locations
A
One elevator 2 floors below the fire
One elevator in the lobby
19
Q
The Safety Officer when responding should
A
1) Using MDT obtain summary of responding units & determine approximate burn time
2) Check response ticket for address & CIDS
20
Q
Who makes the decision to Airlift
A
IC who is a Staff Chief
21
Q
Proper fan positioning to pressurize stairwell
A
4 to 6 feet back
80 degree angle
One fan can supply stairwell up to 10 stories
Two fans can pressurize a 40 story building
If a 2nd fan is needed it is positioned 3 floors below the fire floor
22
Q
Tools shall be stowed in helicopter as directed by
A
NYPD helicopter crew chief
23
Q
ARC obtains the following info from the IC through the dispatcher while responding to the mobilization point
A
Progress report
The HT channels in use at the operation
Location & designation of all sectors under the ICS
24
Q
Who is responsible to ensure the post radio is in position at the ICP at every all hands or greater alarm
A
Deputy Chief
25
If a battalion is assigned as a attack chief they can leave their post radio at
Fire Sector/Branch
| Set to the tactical channel
26
Taxpayer sprinkler system code
1938 > 10,000 SQ FT
| 1968 > 7,500 SQ FT
27
Roof sector supervisor can be
Chief or company officer designated by the IC
28
Can a roof sector supervisor start a trench cut
Yes
| Immediate notification to the IC is necessary
29
Roof sector supervisor must supervise roof operations when
2 or more saws are in operation
30
Members entering the Rehab area should normally rest for approximately
20 minutes before being reassigned. Depending on the conditions the IC in consultation with the medical branch may modify the time
31
A multiple member injury report must be forwarded to
Sent to Chief of Operations
3 or more members require medical leave
BC can forward this report as "completed" with no signatures & narrative filled out by members injured
32
Is remainder of tour "medical leave"
No
33
Steel heated to 1100 degrees loses
40% of its load carrying capability
34
Employee trained by the fire safety director to be present when he is not required to be there
Building Evacuation Supervisor
35
What is considered the Fire Sector
Fire floor and the floor above
36
What is the preferred evacuation stairwell
Fire tower
37
In a high rise office building what initially is all that needs to be evacuated
Fire sector
| Fire floor and floor above
38
When operating at a building that has a fixed stairwell pressurization system that is activated the IC
shall
Continue operations with the system on
39
Can the fixed stairwell pressurization system be augmented by our FDNY positive pressure ventilation fans
Should not
40
At high rise office buildings who is specifically responsible (besides the IC) to ensure the attack stairway has been cleared of occupants for at least 5 floors above the fire
Fire Sector Supervisor
| Fire Branch Director
41
The air support plan will automatically be activated upon all
Doubtful 3rd alarms
42
PFD's must be donned
Before entering the aircraft
43
When do you inflate the PFD
Not inside the aircraft
44
Prior to donning the PFD ensure the service indicator is what color
Green
45
FDNY POST RADIO
Should be > 2 feet away
45 watts
Key aspect is establishment of a command channel
16 channels
46
Battalion vehicles cross band repeater set to channel
2
| The primary command channel
47
Where should the battalion vehicle be parked for optimal use of the repeater
Across the street from the operation
48
What battalions bring their post radios into the lobby
All battalions
49
The battalion who activates their repeater shall be the only battalion to bring their
VHF HT into the lobby
50
How long does it take for you to submerge in water with bunker gear on (with or without an SCBA)
60 seconds
51
Class E communication systems shall consist of a fire command station located in the
Lobby of the building near the elevator control panel
52
Class E communication systems shall consist of loudspeakers operated from the
Fire command station which are located o all floors, in all elevators and in all stairway enclosures
53
Class E communication systems shall consist of floor warden stations on
Each floor, which provide rwo way communications with the fire command station
54
Class E communication systems shall consist of manual fire alarm sending stations on
Each floor
55
Two way communications between the fire command station and the following locations are provided in Class E communication systems
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Floor warden stations
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Air handling control rooms
Elevator machinery rooms
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56
A floor warden station shall be located on each floor between the required exits in class E systems found in High Rise Office buildings. What is provided at this Floor Warden Station
1) A telephone type handset
2) Capability to activate a visual & audible signal at the Fire Command Station
3) Two way voice communications with the fire command station
4) Provisions for making announcements over the loudspeaker on the floor where the warden station is located
5) A handset, housing and door painter red and lettered "fire emergency-open door to operate"
57
At least one fire manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in each story of a High Rise Office Building Class E system. Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 200 feet from the nearest station. At these stations will be the following
1) Automatic transmission to the FD via central station
2) A visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
3) Sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above
58
An approved combustion ionization device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed in a high rise office building at each elevator landing. The activation of this device shall
1) Recall all elevators
2) Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor above
3) Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the FD via a central station
4) Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
5) Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated
6) Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure
7) Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system
59
ICP Location Vacant Building fires
Across the street & outside possible colapse zone
60
ICP Location Multiple Dwelling Non Fireproof fires
Proximity to front of building
61
ICP Location High Rise Multiple Dwellings
Establish a location best suited for the ICP. If other than the lobby notify the dispatcher and all incoming units
62
ICP Location Brownstone & Row Frames
Proximity to the front of the fire building
63
ICP Location Taxpayer fires
Proximity to the front of the fire building but outside the collapse zone
64
Class E communication systems shall consist of a fire command station located in the
Lobby of the building near the elevator control panel
65
Class E communication systems shall consist of loudspeakers operated from the
Fire command station which are located o all floors, in all elevators and in all stairway enclosures
66
Class E communication systems shall consist of floor warden stations on
Each floor, which provide rwo way communications with the fire command station
67
Class E communication systems shall consist of manual fire alarm sending stations on
Each floor
68
Two way communications between the fire command station and the following locations are provided in Class E communication systems
```
Floor warden stations
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Air handling control rooms
Elevator machinery rooms
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69
A floor warden station shall be located on each floor between the required exits in class E systems found in High Rise Office buildings. What is provided at this Floor Warden Station
1) A telephone type handset
2) Capability to activate a visual & audible signal at the Fire Command Station
3) Two way voice communications with the fire command station
4) Provisions for making announcements over the loudspeaker on the floor where the warden station is located
5) A handset, housing and door painter red and lettered "fire emergency-open door to operate"
70
At least one fire manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in each story of a High Rise Office Building Class E system. Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 200 feet from the nearest station. At these stations will be the following
1) Automatic transmission to the FD via central station
2) A visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
3) Sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above
71
An approved combustion ionization device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed in a high rise office building at each elevator landing. The activation of this device shall
1) Recall all elevators
2) Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor above
3) Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the FD via a central station
4) Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
5) Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated
6) Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure
7) Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system
72
ICP Location Vacant Building fires
Across the street & outside possible colapse zone
73
ICP Location Multiple Dwelling Non Fireproof fires
Proximity to front of building
74
ICP Location High Rise Multiple Dwellings
Establish a location best suited for the ICP. If other than the lobby notify the dispatcher and all incoming units
75
ICP Location Brownstone & Row Frames
Proximity to the front of the fire building
76
ICP Location Taxpayer fires
Proximity to the front of the fire building but outside the collapse zone
77
The cd-15H is identical to the cd-15 incident report except that the
Haz Mat module is accessible only to those with Haz Mat rights
78
When BC in charge of an incident generate a cd-15h they must ensure a
Properly trained unit is assigned on the incident and that the trained unit is selected to fill out the cd-15h
79
CD-14A shall be filled out in
Duplicate
| Both copies are sent to Operations by January 7
80
Class E communication systems shall consist of a fire command station located in the
Lobby of the building near the elevator control panel
81
Class E communication systems shall consist of loudspeakers operated form the
Fire command station which are located on all floors, in all elevators and in all stairway enclosures
82
Class E communication systems shall consist of floor warden stations on
Each floor, which provide two way communications with the fire command station
83
Class E communication systems shall consist of manual fire alarm sending stations on
Each floor
84
Two way communications between the fire command station and the following locations are provided in Class E communication systems
```
Floor warden stations
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Air handling control rooms
Elevator machinery rooms
```
85
A floor warden station shall be located on each floor between the required exits in class E systems found in High Rise Office buildings. What is provided at this Floor Warden Station
1) A telephone type handset
2) Capability to activate a visual & audible signal at the Fire Command Station
3) Two way voice communications with the fire command station
4) Provisions for making announcements over the loudspeaker on the floor where the warden station is located
5) A handset, housing and door painter red and lettered "fire emergency-open door to operate"
86
At least one fire manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in each story of a High Rise Office Building Class E system. Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 200 feet from the nearest station. At these stations will be the following
1) Automatic transmission to the FD via central station
2) A visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
3) Sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above
87
An approved combustion ionization device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed in a high rise office building at each elevator landing. The activation of this device shall
1) Recall all elevators
2) Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor
3) Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the FD via a central station
4) Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
5) Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated
6) Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure
7) Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system
88
ICP Location Vacant Building fires
Across the street & outside possible colapse zone
89
ICP Location Multiple Dwelling Non Fireproof fires
Proximity to front of building
90
ICP Location High Rise Multiple Dwellings
Establish a location best suited for the ICP. If other than the lobby notify the dispatcher and all incoming units
91
ICP Location Brownstone & Row Frames
Proximity to the front of the fire building
92
ICP Location Taxpayer fires
Proximity to the front of the fire building but outside the collapse zone
93
Class E communication systems shall consist of a fire command station located in the
Lobby of the building near the elevator control panel
94
Class E communication systems shall consist of loudspeakers operated form the
Fire command station which are located o all floors, in all elevators and in all stairway enclosures
95
Class E communication systems shall consist of floor warden stations on
Each floor, which provide rwo way communications with the fire command station
96
Class E communication systems shall consist of manual fire alarm sending stations on
Each floor
97
Two way communications between the fire command station and the following locations are provided in Class E communication systems
```
Floor warden stations
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Air handling control rooms
Elevator machinery rooms
```
98
A floor warden station shall be located on each floor between the required exits in class E systems found in High Rise Office buildings. What is provided at this Floor Warden Station
1) A telephone type handset
2) Capability to activate a visual & audible signal at the Fire Command Station
3) Two way voice communications with the fire command station
4) Provisions for making announcements over the loudspeaker on the floor where the warden station is located
5) A handset, housing and door painter red and lettered "fire emergency-open door to operate"
99
At least one fire manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in each story of a High Rise Office Building Class E system. Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 200 feet from the nearest station. At these stations will be the following
1) Automatic transmission to the FD via central station
2) A visual and audible signal at the fire command station, mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
3) Sounding of the alarm on the fire floor and the floor above
100
An approved combustion ionization device or a combination of an approved smoke detecting device and an approved fixed temperature thermostatic device shall be installed in a high rise office building at each elevator landing. The activation of this device shall
1) Recall all elevators
2) Sound the fire alarm signal on the fire floor and the floor
3) Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the FD via a central station
4) Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the FSD
5) Stop the air supply into and the return air from the floor where activated
6) Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure
7) Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system
101
ICP Location Vacant Building fires
Across the street & outside possible colapse zone
102
ICP Location Multiple Dwelling Non Fireproof fires
Proximity to front of building
103
ICP Location High Rise Multiple Dwellings
Establish a location best suited for the ICP. If other than the lobby notify the dispatcher and all incoming units
104
ICP Location Brownstone & Row Frames
Proximity to the front of the fire building
105
ICP Location Taxpayer fires
Proximity to the front of the fire building but outside the collapse zone
106
When 2 hand lines are OPERATING at an advanced fire in a store
Special call an extra Engine and Ladder
107
Transmit a 2nd Alarm in a Taxpayer for the following scenarios
* Extension to the cockloft
* Extension to adjoining occupancy
* Advanced fire in a cellar
108
If a Tower Ladder is not assigned on the initial response to a taxpayer fire and its use is anticipated
Special call a TL
109
If a taxpayer faces on more than one street consider TL placement
On each street
110
At taxpayer fire assure that Ladder companies have positioned sufficient
Portable ladders to the roof of a one story taxpayer on all sides
111
At taxpayer fires when should additional chiefs be called for supervision and coordination with Sectors and/or Groups
* Operations on more than one street
* At extensive and critical roof operations with a heavy commitment of forces
* Operations on more than one level of a taxpayer
112
Upon return of a reserve apparatus to storage the OOD, in the unit in which the apparatus is stored, compared the outstanding RT-2 with the tools and equipment being returned with the apparatus. After comparison the Officer discovers certain tools are missing, the officer on duty immediately notifies by phone the
* Administrative BC
* BC instructs officer to make proper journal entries
* BC instructs officer to prepare and forward a report to the Chief of Department documenting the items lost and explaining the circumstance of the loss. Report forwarded through the chain of command with full endorsements
* BC then notifies the DC
113
ERP Plan Hazardous Materials shall be implemented only when MEMBERS or EQUIPMENT are exposed to levels of PCB's of
50 PPM or higher
114
When 2 hand lines are OPERATING at an advanced fire in a store
Special call an extra Engine and Ladder
115
Transmit a 2nd Alarm in a Taxpayer for the following scenarios
* Extension to the cockloft
* Extension to adjoining occupancy
* Advanced fire in a cellar
116
If a Tower Ladder is not assigned on the initial response to a taxpayer fire and its use is anticipated
Special call a TL
117
If a taxpayer faces on more than one street consider TL placement
On each street
118
At taxpayer fires assure that Ladder companies have positioned sufficient
Portable ladders to the roof of a one story taxpayer on all sides
119
At taxpayer fires when should additional chiefs be called for supervision and coordination wolf Sectors and/or Groups
* Operations on more than one street
* At extensive and critical roof operations with a heavy commitment of forces
* Operations on more than one level of a taxpayer
120
Upon return of a reserve apparatus to storage the OOD, in the unit in which the apparatus is stored, compared the outstanding RT-2 with the tools and equipment being returned with the apparatus. After comparison the Officer discovers certain tools are missing, the officer on duty immediately notifies by phone the
* Administrative BC
* BC instructs officer to make proper journal entries
* BC instructs officer to prepare and forward a report to the Chief of Department documenting the items lost and explaining the circumstance of the loss. Report forwarded through the chain of command with full endorsements
* BC then notifies the DC
121
ERP Plan Hazardous Materials shall be implemented only when MEMBERS or EQUIPMENT are exposed to levels of PCB's of
50 PPM or higher
122
When 2 hand lines are OPERATING at an advanced fire in a store
Special call an extra Engine and Ladder
123
Transmit a 2nd Alarm in a Taxpayer for the following scenarios
* Extension to the cockloft
* Extension to adjoining occupancy
* Advanced fire in a cellar
124
If a Tower Ladder is not assigned on the initial response to a taxpayer fire and its use is anticipated
Special call a TL
125
If a taxpayer faces on more than one street consider TL placement
On each street
126
At taxpayer fire assure that Ladder companies have positioned sufficient
Portable ladders to the roof of a one story taxpayer on all sides
127
At taxpayer fires when should additional chiefs be called for supervision and coordination wolf Sectors and/or Groups
* Operations on more than one street
* At extensive and critical roof operations with a heavy commitment of forces
* Operations on more than one level of a taxpayer
128
Upon return of a reserve apparatus to storage the OOD, in the unit in which the apparatus is stored, compared the outstanding RT-2 with the tools and equipment being returned with the apparatus. After comparison the Officer discovers certain tools are missing, the officer on duty immediately notifies by phone the
* Administrative BC
* BC instructs officer to make proper journal entries
* BC instructs officer to prepare and forward a report to the Chief of Department documenting the items lost and explaining the circumstance of the loss. Report forwarded through the chain of command with full endorsements
* BC then notifies the DC
129
ERP Plan Hazardous Materials shall be implemented only when MEMBERS or EQUIPMENT are exposed to levels of PCB's of
50 PPM or higher
130
The 1st due BC at a High Rise Office Building Fire after he is relieved by the DC, until the arrival of the All Hazard Planning Section Chief on a 3rd alarm takes what assignment
The Planning Section Chief
131
The SAE Group will require at least one unit for every ____floors to be covered
1 unit for every 5 floors
132
How many companies are needed at the FSA for immediate support of the Fire Sector/Branch
At least 3 Engine and 2 Ladders
133
A supply of at least ____ SCBA cylinders shall be at the forward staging area
20 cylinders
134
The secondary command channel in Manhattan is
Channel 8
135
The SAE Group Supervisor shall be responsible for controlling necessary evacuation at a fire in a High Rise Office Building. What methods can be used for evacuation
* Use of evacuation stairs
| * Use of a smoke free blind shaft elevator staffed by FDNY personnel
136
There are how many different VHF HT's
2
VHF Citywide
VHF HT yellow knob & longer antenna
137
The VHF HT with the Yellow Knob and longer antenna is for
Cross Band Repeater
| Channels 1-8 tactical and command channels
138
The VHF Citywide HT is for
Speaking to the dispatcher
139
The Air Recon Chief should bring which equipment on board the helicopter
* Air Recon Instruction Card ( includes list of FDNY/ NYPD helicopter frequencies)
* NYC map
* Flashlight to illuminate REAR interior of helicopter
* Battalion UHF HT with dept. headset if available
* Battalion VHF Citywide HT with dept headset if available
* Binoculars
140
The Air Recon Chief shall have the
Pilot switch his (Air Recon Chiefs helicopter) radio to the interoperable TAC U channel 13
141
The High Rise Roof Chief and High Rise Roof Teams shall switch their HT's to the
TAC U Channel 13
142
The Air Recon Chief should provide a preliminary report to the IC within
5 minutes of arrival
143
The Air Recon Chief should provide a Progress Reports to the IC
* A least every 10 minutes
* When requested by the IC
* When significant information becomes available
144
How high do fire walls go
1916-1929
1930-1940
After 1940
1916-1929
Ceiling of top floor
1930-1940
Underside of roof boards
After 1940
Top of roof boards
145
Manifolds
* Carried by Satellite units
* Placed in front of building or courtyard for H type
* Portable - wheeled by one member or carried by two members
* Operated remotely from 2000 gpm pumper & Satellite Apparatus
* Supplied by 5 inch hose
* Equipped with a Ross Relief Valve
* Four 2 1/2 outlets
* Two 3 inch outlets
* Engine companies after the manifold is set up should be informed by the Chief In Charge as to the size and number of lengths of hose to bring to the manifold for stretching to their point of operations
146
Wen sending in a High Priority Referral Report how many photos should be taken
One or two
147
When do you forward photos to DOB when they are taken for a High Priority Referral Report
Forward photos to DOB ONLY when requesting a joint inspection
148
Who completes the High Priority Referral Report
The administrative unit officer
149
The endorsement box on the High Priority Referral Report can be
Used to describe the location using FDNY exposure terminology
150
Who do you as a BC forward the High Priority Referral Report to
The administrative DC with the photos as an email
151
Sprinkler system requirements for an OLT converted to an SRO
* Each occupant must have access to both means of egress (stairs and fire escapes) WITHOUT having to go thru another persons room
* Sprinkler system no roof tank
* Sprinkler system supplied from water main in street
* FDNY CANNOT supply sprinkler system
* Interior alarm system required
* Exit lights and signs must be provided
152
What are the exceptions to use an outside stream into an occupied building
* Protect people on the fire escape
* Heavy fire in a store
Only the IC may order the use of outside streams
153
The primary means of applying water to energized electrical components is through the
Tower Ladder
154
When operating in underground subway system the preferred method for the Chief to call the Truck officer is
* The Chief to call the Truck Officer via TOKEN BOOTH PHONE
| * Can also use the Chiefs cell phone
155
Who relays the Token Booth phone number to the Chief
LCC
156
What components of the Subway system are unaffected by power removal
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Station lights
Right of way lights
Headlights on trains
Signals
Ventilation equipment in tunnels
Drainage pumping equipment
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"Some Real Hunks Sound Very Dumb"
157
Do you transmit a MAYDAY if you have located a missing, lost or trapped member
YES
158
If conditions change that will severely impact operations what must be transmitted
URGENT
159
When using a subway repeater we use channel
14
160
When using a building repeater the Officer has
A choice
Channel 11 or 12 on HT
Channel selected depends on the building, not all buildings with FDNY programmed duplex UHF repeaters have both channel 11 and 12
161
High visibility vests are inspected
After each use
Semi annually
Spare vests are stored at the Division
Marked with unit designation on INSIDE of vest
162
Can you use plain speak English in progress reports
N
163
When is a CD-15 required
All 2nd alarms or greater
164
An ARC needs to refuel his helicopter and decides to use a Forward Refueling Site OTHER than FLoyd Bennett Field. In this situation the ARC should notify the IC that a Forward Refueling Site will be used and insure_____ is special called to that location for the duration of the refueling operation
* Foam Carrier
| * Purple K Unit with associated Engine
165
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall any member operate on
* Any type of bowstring truss roof with a STRUCTURAL or CONTENT fire in the building.
* Members MAY operate on a bowstring truss roof of a building NOT on fire provided the IC takes in account the past history of truss failures in these buildings, particularly if they are vacant
166
Command channel is mandatory at all
* 3rd alarms
* Complex Operations
* 10-77 with MORE than one sector
* 10-60
* 10-66
* 10-76
167
What Chiefs operate on the Command Channel
* IC
* Communications Unit
* Air Recon
* Planning
* Operations Chief gives orders to Chiefs on Command on Post Radio
168
What Chiefs operate on the Tactical Channel
* Sector Supervisors
* Group Supervisors
* Resource Unit Leader
* Safety Officer
* Operations Chief MONITORS tactical on HT
169
At an interagency operation with NYPD on TAC-U the IC will operate on what channel
IC operates on the Tactical Channel
| Aide is on the TAC-U channel
170
If I am requesting to speak to NYPD on the IO channel I must switch to
* Zone C Channel 5 to request via PD
| * Can also requests thru FDNY Borough Dispatcher
171
While overhauling in warm or hot weather the IC may permit members to remove only their
Bunker coat
172
What are the 5 watt HT channel
All channel except CH 1 and CH 3
173
What is the only Channel that does not support to Emergency Alert Function
Channel 9
174
Flammable gas piping cannot be located in the same room with the
Fire Pumps
| Forward a High Priority Referral Report to DOB
175
In new CONCRETE construction standpipes must be maintained up to and capped (Steel construction is different)
One floor below the stripping floor which is 3 floors below the most recently poured floor.
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Example:
Floor being poured (10th floor)
Framework (9th floor)
Stripping floor (8th floor)
Capped on (7th floor)
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176
In Steel construction buildings the standpipe must be maintained and capped on the
Floor below the walking floor. Walking floor is considered the floor with Q decking in place before concrete is poured
177
At 1100 degrees steel losses _____% of its original strength
40%
178
At 1100 degrees cast iron loses ______% of its original strength
58%
179
Concerning the ICS at a collapse operation the 1st due BC may be reassigned to, if he is relieved by the DC to what ICS role
Planning Section Plan
180
How do I get an updated printout of all borough activity
Admin - 10/4 - Send
| In the quarters with the battalion
181
When is the CO level of members automatically checked at a fire
All 3rd alarms or greater
182
BC responsibility at a vacate
* Digital photos showing conditions that leads to the vacate
* Email photos to FPCU
* Provide padlocks and chains for the seal
183
In under river rail ops the best location for the CP may not be evident until the situation is more well defined. The CP location should be in most cases
The initial CP will be located at the station closest to the tunnel in the borough of the 1st assigned BC
184
True or False
The IC at an under river rail operation where operations are occurring on both sides of a tube in different boroughs for the same incident must get all units on the same borough frequency
True
185
A BC shall be dispatched to the TA Command Center as soon as it is apparent that
A serious incident has occurred
186
Under no circumstances shall the removal of power or the confirmation that the power has been removed be requested or given thru the
TLO
Power removal and the confirmation of power removal must always be requested and confirmed via the FD borough communications office
187
What is the the depth limit for SOC rescue divers
* 60 Feet
* Must have backup diver for every diver in the water
* 500 psi in tank must surface
* 90 minute max time for dive
* 2 knot max for water
188
When do you use a Fog nozzle at an explosion
* Knock down smoke and dust
| * Priority if a Dirt Bomb is suspected
189
At a LARGE AREAS where a radiological incident has occurred what is the size of the Safe Refuge Area
Minimum 500 Meters
190
The 1st arriving BC at a fire in an OLT is the IC
| until the arrival of the DC. What would the IC NOT be required to report to the DC on his arrival
Whether the floors below the fire have been examined and searched and the results
191
Medium fire condition at an H type MD. Call for
Extra Engine and Truck
192
At an H type MD when it is anticipated that 2 lines will be required call for
An extra Engine and Truck
193
At an H type MD if 2 floors are involved generally we have to
Transmit 2nd alarm
194
At H type MD's with a top floor fire with EXTENSIVE fire in the cockloft it will be necessary to
Transmit 2nd alarm
195
When transmitting 2nd or greater alarms for fires which have entered the cockloft of a large H type the IC should consider
Special calling additional BC's to cover critical sectors and/or exposures. These additional BC's could be assigned as top floor sector supervisors, roof sector supervisor, or as needed
196
When transmitting a 10-60 where is the staging area
* There is no Staging Area
* If any resource requested above the 10-60 then a staging area will be established and a BC as the staging area manager will be special called
197
10-60 no code is transmitted for
* Collapse of a PD
| * Derailment of a subway car
198
10-60 code 1 transmitted for
* Enhanced technical resources are required
* Tunneling, trenching, shoring, cutting of load bearing structural members, complicated extrication/disentanglement
* Provides a 5th BC as the Staging Area Manager
199
10-60 code 2 transmitted for
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A larger scale incident
Provides an enhanced 2nd alarm
ARC will respond
EX:
6 story MD collapse
Explosion with severe collateral structural damage
Airplane crash (Not JFK or LAG)
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200
Notification to the IG
3 C's
Conflict of interest
Corruption
Criminal activity
201
Allegation of theft at the scene of an operation, inspectional activity or quarters, what needs to be done
IG notified immediately via cell phone to FDOC for relay to IG
202
Immediate notification to BITS
ABCD
Arrest of member/Alcohol on duty
Boxing between brothers
Confrontation with Outsiders
Drugs in duty/Dangerous misuse of dept vehicle
Business hours telephone BITS
Non business hours via FDOC
203
8 single command incidents with FDNY as the Primary Agency
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Auto extrication 1st to arrive
Boat in distress 1st to arrive
Confined space
Collapse structural
Downed tree (Jointly with Parks Dept)
Elevator
Entrapment/Implement
Fire
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204
Transmit a 10-60 no code for
Collapse of a private dwelling or
| Derailment of a subway car
205
10-8 Code is used by
Used only by a DIVISIONS OR BATTALIONS to indicate it is in-service by radio when leaving a quarters other than its own at which it had been off the air and to which its alarms had been routed
206
10-9
A unit will be out of radio contact (state the reason, visiting quarters, entering a tunnel, at a fire or emergency, etc)
10-8 with code if necessary when radio contact is re-established
207
Who carries the Hi Ex Foam Generators
Satellite Units
| Need at least a 12 inch main if not get a 2nd source of water
