crash course Flashcards
at the scene of a collapsed what is the order of priority for first alarm engine companies
1-extinguish active fire
2-protect exposures
3-extinguish vehicles
4-if no fire, stretch and charge 2 1/2 line to cover entire operation
At a high rise building on fire, if the 3rd due ladder has difficulty clearing the attack stairs if occupants the officer shall advise who to hold the attack
the first arriving ladder company or fire sector supervisor/Branch director
at a subway chemical attack which team will establish a comm. relay to the IC until relieved
first arriving ladder company team 2 will
direct evac
backup team 1
establish comm
how many cfrd FF shall be working each tour
atleast 2***
what is the symbol when responding as fire and ice unit
E163I “I”
what are considered core competencies of the FDNY
CBRN/Hazmat
pre hospital emergency care
search and rescue
at a top floor fire in a low rise FP MD who is responsible for bringing the curtain
the 2nd due roof FF
floor other than top floor the 2nd due inside team would bring to floor above
during aerial placement, accuracy is obtained by sighting along where on the ladder
the ladder rail of the top section (not the underside)
in case of rescue ops, the recommended distance of the aerial tip from objective is how far
2 inches
when positioning a ladder at a window, a ladder tip placed how far over the sill is acceptable
less than 6inches over the sill
when only one aerial ladder can be used and there are multiple victims are not in alignment, where shall the turntable be placed
midway between locations
all vacant buildings must be identified and marked with what
square with an X
what color should the X on a vacant building be sprayed
lime - yellow reflective paint
the square painted on a vacant building shall be approx what size
18” by 18” and lines 2” wide
where shall the primary markings be made on a vacant building
alongside the front entrance of the building at a height that is in line with the area directly over the entrance
Who shall be notified for allegations of corruption, criminal activity or conflicts of interest
The inspector general
who is primarily responsible for investigating allegations concerning violations of department rules and regulations or the incompetency of department employees
BITS
in the event that an employee cannot determine which office must be notified who shall be contacted
Inspector General
no officer or employee of the fdny shall conduct any investigation concerning corruption , other criminal activity, or conflicts of interest without the prior approval of who
the inspector general
prior to the fast trucks arrival who normally makes up the safety team
the backup and control of the 2nd due engine
what are some key factors in lightweight construction PDS
areas supported by columns with spans of 25’ or more are an indication
under no circumstances shall the roof be cut
collapse is always the primary consideration
collapse can occur within 5-10 minutes
what is the proper sequence in starting fire pumps in high tide office building
close knife switch to on position
close circuit breaker
push starting button (light will glow)
move lever to position
knife circuit push
a fire in outside rubbish not extended to a building is a code
10-22
what is the code for brush fire
10-21