Emergencies 3 Flashcards
Emerg. If you are in a basement and see condensation on a pipe along with an armored ground cable attached from the electric meter, what pipe is it?
Water shut off
T or F. It is okay to clear a blockage with your hands from a flooded roof.
False. Never
Emerg. How many turns to shut off a hydrant? When is there a noticeable decrease in water flow?
17 turns counter clockwise. 12 turns you will notice a decrease in water flow. Cross Ref hydrants on parkways are 18 turns.
Emerg. If you have a flow valve blown off of a radiator what is your first action?
Make certain flow handle is in the open position.
T or F. Never enter a power even if human life is in jeopardy.
Unless human life is in jeopardy, do not enter substation until arrival of power company rep.
Emerg. Can we remove occupants in vehichles in contact with wires before they are deenergized by the utility company, even it presents a condition imminently dangerous to human life?
No.
Emerg. T or F. There is currently no safe way for FDNY personnel to move energized power lines even if it presents a condition immently dangerous to life?
True.
Emerg. What must the first arriving unit do immediately upon confirming that live electrical wires are down and are creating a situation that places human life in danger?
- Contact dispatch indicating life in danger
- Specify location of downed wires
- Request forewith power removal and priority response by utility company
- Request BN chief if not assigned
Emerg. What must we do ( precautions) before we provide assistance with the removal of a disabled passenger from a wheelchair lift?
- Both the keyed switch at the bus driver’s seat that supplies power to the wheelchair and the switch located at the wheelchair lift must be in the off position and the key removed.
- Officer shall ensure lift is secured, chocked, and stabilized.
