EXTRA STUFF Flashcards
(240 cards)
1
Q
When checking a spare radio, what channels MUST be checked?
A
1 (tactical)
2 (command)
9 (Tactical SECURE)
2
Q
When placing safety pins in stabilizers (Aerial ladder), outriggers (TL), and jacks (TL) where do they go?
A
Stabilizers (AL) - HIGHEST
Outriggers (TL) - LOWEST
Jacks (TL) - HIGHEST
3
Q
What are the two time zones for ERS no contact runs and what do they dictate?
A
2300-0800, single engine
0800-2300, NO FD RESPONSE
4
Q
What are the 8 indicators of a major gas emergency?
A
- Serious damage to a major component
- 10% LEL or greater outside or inside
- 20% LEL or greater in an unvented subsurface structure (manhole)
- Gas present in two or more subsurface structure (LEL doesnt matter)
- Gas entering building from an outside source
- Gas leak inside structure and operating valve is inoperable or cannot be located
- Gas leaking or present inside a wall or void structure (LEL doesnt matter)
- Units considering shutting down a major component of the gas system
5
Q
What is the 5-10-20 rule regarding disentanglement in car accidents?
A
Maintain a safe distance of at least
1. 5” from side airbags
2. 10” from driver airbags
3. 20” from passenger airbags
6
Q
High Rise Office - Explain where first 4 trucks go (excluding FAST)
A
1st arriving
1. Prior to leaving lobby, choose elevator bank and put in Fire Service.
2. Obtain floor plan of area, if only one copy dont take it.
3. Obtain keys to fire floor.
4. Make sure ICP has FD Member.
5. Goto floor at least two floors below fire.
6. Head to fire floor.
2nd arriving
1. Report to ICP. Try to use same elevator as 1st due.
2. Head to fire floor to help 1st due.
3rd arriving
1. Proceed to floor above fire via stairway OTHER THAN ATTACK STAIRWAY
2. Determine which stairway is best for evacuation
3. Remove all occupants from the attack stairway for a reasonable distance above the fire floor
4. *If difficulty is encountered in clearing the attack stairway of occupants, the officer shall advise the first arriving ladder company or the Fire Sector Supervisor or Fire Branch Director if established, to withhold the attack until the occupants have been safely removed.
5. Primaries of floor above
4th arriving
1. Report to ICP w/ extra SCBA for each member
2. Get to the roof
1. If you can use an elevator not serving fire floor do it. If not then take the elevator to below fire floor then take stairway other than attack stair to roof.
3. Dont do any vertical vent unless ordered by IC
4. Primary search of top 5 floors
7
Q
High Rise Office - Explain where first 4 engines go
A
1st arriving
1. Remain at ICP until 1st due truck verified fire location.
2. Consult with 1st due truck officer and select the attack stairway. This does not need a standpipe (but shouldn’t be a fire tower)
3. Stretch 2 1/2” from floor below
2nd arriving
1. Take Post Radio from IC.
2. Goto where 1st due is and help stretch.
3rd and 4th
1. Stretch and operate a second hose line to protect and reinforce the first line.
8
Q
Only time you can enter RED DANGER TAPE?
(Code: SIL)
A
- SECTOR CHIEF APPROVAL
- IC APPROVAL
- LIFE
9
Q
ERP Diamond - Name each section, their color, and the levels.
Starting from left and going clockwise
A
Blue, Red, Yellow, White
Code: Hot Farts Really Stink
-Health Hazard (Blue) (NSHED)
-0: Normal Material
-1: Slightly Hazardous
-2: Hazardous
-3: Extreme Danger
-4: Deadly
-Flammability (Red)
-0: Will not burn
-1: Flash point over 200
-2: Flash point between 100-200
-3: Flash point below 100
-4: Flash point below 73
-Reactivity (Yellow) (SUVS May Detonate)
-0: Stable
-1: Unstable if heated
-2: Violent chemical change
-3: Shock and heat may detonate
-4: May Detonate
-Special Hazards (White)
-OX: Oxidizer
1. -W: Use no water
2. -ACID: Acid
3. -ALK: Alkali
4. -COR: Corrosive
10
Q
When are hoseline operations on the roof of a NFP MD permissible? (Code: TEC)
A
- Trench
- Exposures
- Cornice
11
Q
For flares on a highway, how do you calculate the MINIMUM DISTANCE OF FURTHER FLARE?
Give example for 20MPH and 50 MPH
A
You take the fastest expected speed and multiple by its first digit THEN add 60.
1. (20 x 2) + 60 = 100
2. (50 x 5) + 60 = 310
12
Q
When located origin of fire.. what does heavy smoke stains and large crazing vs. light smoke stains and small crazing mean?
A
- Heavy smoke stains and Large crazing = Remote and Slow
- Light smoke stains and Small crazing = Close and Rapid
13
Q
When do we NOT perform resuscitation efforts (CPR)? (Code: DNR LORD)
A
- DNR
- Lividity
- Obvious Death
- Rigor Mortis
- Decomposition
14
Q
You need a PCR when you make patient contact, but you also need one when?
(Code: PCR is three letters.. there are 3 more scenarios and they all have 3 letters)
A
- DOA (Dead on arrival)
- RMA (Refuse medical attention)
- EDP (Emotionally disturbed person)
15
Q
When can you use a 2 1/2” hose line?
(Code: DALAS)
A
- Purely Defensive position
- Area unkown
- Large uncomparmented area
- Advanced fire conditions
- Standpipe operations
- NOTE: They removed Large volume of water required to cool a superheated fire area.
16
Q
What are the air horn blasts at a collapse?
A
- One long… stop and listen
- One long then one short… resume
- Three blasts… evacuate
17
Q
Information from vehicles (the air bill, the waybill, etc.
Explain each
A
- Truck - The “bill of lading” is kept in the cab within reach of the driver.
- Railroad- The “waybill” is carried by the conductor in the caboose or engine.
- Aircraft - The “air bill” is kept by the pilot.
- Ships - The “cargo manifest” is kept by the master or first mate.
18
Q
When cutting, slaps on the shoulder. What are they?
A
- ONE SLAP = STOP (ONE WORD)
- TWO SLAPS = START CUT (TWO WORDS)
- THREE SLAPS = SHUT DOWN SAW (THREE WORDS)
19
Q
What are the subway globe colors ?
A
- Red
1. May not be a token booth clerk at this location.
2. The stairway will be closed at some point during a 24 hour day.- Green
- Entrance is open 24 hours a day.
- There may or may not be a token booth clerk at this location.
- If not served by a token booth clerk, access will be via a High Entrance/Exit Turnstile (HEET) or a gate.
- Green
P.S (newer ones are split style)
20
Q
What are the radio identifiers 1-8? (example: 7 is trucks)
A
- Rescue
- Staff/Division/Battalion
- EMS
- ARCs
- Engine
- Divison Spare
- Trucks
- Squads
21
Q
When should the IC (this CAN be you you) order an exterior hose operate into a cellar window?
(code: SAALLE)
A
S - secondary cellar entrance can’t be accessed or located quickly
A - advancing down interior stairs can’t be done
A - advanced or serious fire
L - locating any cellar entrance cannot be done
L - Lightweight construction
E - emergency, such as members trapped by fire in cellar or endangered by fire because of collapse
22
Q
The new coordinated attack fire behavior curve differs from the modern fire behavior curve. However, the fire will behave in the same way up until which stage?
A
Early decay stage
(IT IS NOT RAPID SECOND GROWTH STAGE)
23
Q
When stretching a foam handline, how much PSI at the educator?
A
200 PSI.
24
Q
When transmitting on HT for too long, first theres a warning tone, then a cutoff. When are these?
A
26 seconds for warning
30 seconds for continuous tone and message is cut off
25
Which companies start the tour with 2 school trained chauffeurs?
(code: SCPD HazMat + Squad)
1. Satellite
2. Collapse Rescue Unit
3. Planning Unit
4. Decon Unit
5. Squad
6. Hazmat
26
Who can you leave "safeguarding" a forced door?
Code: POOR
PD
Owner
Occupant
Responsible person
YOU CANNOT LEAVE WITH EMS PERSONNEL. Includes waiting for PD.
27
Tell me about Transport Index.
Where is it written?
What is it?
What radiation does it apply to?
What are the max for a package and vehicles total?
Transport Index is located in a rectangular box at the bottom of diamond.
It indicates the maximum level of radiation (in mR/hr) at one meter from an undamaged package.
It only applies to Gamma Radiation. (Readings of alpha or beta particles indicate the package may have been breached and the shielding compromised.
The max for a package is 10 mR/hr.
The max for the total vehicle is 50 mR/hr.
28
What are the radiological levels for surface & TI levels?
white 1
yellow 2
yellow 3
No more than 1000 lbs carried
White 1
Surface = 0.5 mR/hr
TI = N/A
Yellow 2
Surface = 50 mR/hr
TI = 1 mR/hr
Yellow 3
Surface = 200 mR/hr
TI = 10 mR/hr
29
In what order do you de-ice aerial ladder?
Code: Roof FFs Like The Beams
Rungs
Locks
Trussing
Beams
30
Cockloft heights?
Taxpayer -
Brownstone -
H-Type -
Rowframe -
Taxpayer - 4 inches to 6 feet
Brownstone - 2 feet to 3 feet
H-Type - as much as 4 feet
Rowframe - from 1 foot to tall enough for a man to stand in
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Info relayed to EMS &/or Dispatch
Code: PARCCC
P - Pulse Rate
A - Age
R - Respiratory Rate
C - CUPS status
C - Chief Complaint
C - CPR initiated
32
Decision dose for Rem...
4 levels, what are they?
50 Rem - Lifesaving for a Catastrophic Event
25 Rem - Lifesaving or protection of large populations
10 Rem - protection of major property
5 Rem - general operations at a Radiological emergency
33
Color of couplings for high pressure vs. water rescue
High pressure - WHITE
Water rescue - YELLOW
34
Radio lights
Solid Red -
Blinking red (while transmitting) -
Blinking red (while not transmitting) -
Solid Amber -
Blinking Amber -
Solid Red - transmitting
Blinking red (while transmitting) - transmitting at low battery
Blinking red (while not transmitting) - emergency mode
Solid Amber - receiving transmission
Blinking Amber - receiving secure transmission
35
What is a Group 1 response and when are they called for?
WELTS
What is a Group 2 response and when are they called for?
BC 3SOME (and something about hotels)
There are also single unit group 2 responses.. what are they?
Group 1 - single unit modified response.
W- water leaks
E- ERS not contact (2300-0800)
L- Lock-*IN* (no food on the stove or other emergency)
T- Tree down (no wires, building, or vehicle involved)
S- salvage truck
Group 2 - 1st due is in emergency mode, others are 10-20
Group 2.. multi unit response...
3- Class 3
S- sprinkler activation
O- Odors other than smoke
M- manhole EMERGENCIES (not fires)
E- Electrical emergencies
Class J between 1900-0700. (Hotels at night) - gets full assignment but only 1st due units are emergency mode.
Single units:
-BARS alarm. 1 engine in emergency mode.
-Class E. 1 engine OR truck in emergency mode
-Class J between 0700-1900 (daytime) is single unit in emergency mode.
36
When is it considers high pressure pumping (what floor for HRFPMD) and when is it considered large caliber stream?
What do we test hoses up to and for how long?
High Pressure Pumping: *OVER* 300 PSI (41st Floor)
Large Caliber Stream: 350 GPM
Test up to 300 PSI for FIVE MINUTES.
37
Name tool intrinsically safe vs. not
Intrinsically safe:
-Handie-talkies
-Natural Gas Detectors
-Natural Gas Meters
-Flashlights issued by the FDNY (not every flashlight)
NOT intrinsically safe:
-Pak tracker
-TIC (Thermal Imaging Cameras)
-Ventilation Fans (although hazmat has intrinsically safe fans)
-Cell Phones
-Megaphones
38
SCBA alarm and pak-tracker, what are the times?
-After 20 seconds enters pre-alarm
-12 more seconds (32 total) enters full-alarm
-10 more seconds (42 total) Pak-Traker picks it up
39
HazMat call (not chemical attack). Where does everyone go. (HIRE WAC)
Ladders
1st due truck - Hazard Assessment
Team 1: Hazard identification
Team 2: Information resources (BACK UP 1st)
2nd due truck - Site Access Control
Team 1: Information Resources
Team 2: Initial Exclusion “hot” Zone (RED tape)
Engines
1st due -Water supply
2nd due -Site Access control
3rd due -CFRD
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Chemical attack underground. Where does everyone go?
And engines?
Who proves estimate of # of victims?
Who does the RED tape?
1st due truck
-Team 1: Evacuation and Hazard assessment
-Team 2: Back-up
2nd due truck
-Team 1: Evacuation to Gross Decon
-Team 2: Site access control
-Define INITIAL EXCLUSION ZONE with RED TAPE
1st due engine
-Connect to hydrant
-Provide emergency gross Decon for ambulatory victims
-Direct victims to casualty collection points
-**Provide estimate of # of victims to IC
2nd and 3rd due engine
-Ensure that Decon facilities are available quickly
-CFR-D
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TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS
Voltages and distances
When raising a bucket or ladder =
Safe distance: 345,000V is 18 feet.
Safe distance: 15,000V-38,000V is 10 feet.
When raising a bucket or ladder = 18 feet
42
Kids in the fire house -
What grades and what # of kids per adults?
Also for how long and between what hours
2nd grade or younger - 1 adult per 5 kids
3rd and 4th grade - 1 adult per 10 kids
5th grade and older - 1 adult per 15 kids
ONE HOUR max between 1000 - 1700
43
Buckeye pipeline, how many FULL TURNS to shut down and which direction:
Normally
LIC terminal shipper's lines
Valve 62QL
JFK "Head of Bay"
Iroquois pipeline??
Normally = 42 full turns
LIC terminal shipper's lines = 24 full turns clockwise
Valve 62QL = 12 full turns clockwise
JFK "Head of Bay" requires = over 100 full turns clockwise
Iroquois pipeline = 213 turns
44
Students in the firehouse. What are the ages, duration, and availability?
Whats the phone number?
One hour max
between 1000-1700
2nd graders - 5 students per 1 adult
3rd/4th graders - 10 students per 1 adult
5th graders (and scouts) - 15 students per 1 adult
45
What are the five stages of collapse rescue operation?
1. Recon
2. Accounting for and removal of the SURFACE victims
3. Search of the Voids
4. SELECTED debris removal and TUNNELING
5. GENERAL debris removal
46
What are standpipe pressures? HROB vs. HRFPMD
What floor is high pressure pumping?
When is 3rd stage preferred vs. required?
HRFPMD = 105 + 5 per floor to fire. *dont count first floor.....Or do 100 + (5*floors) and count every floor.
High pressure pumping is 41st floor (300+PSI)
3rd stage PREFERRED 81st floor (500+PSI)
3rd stage REQUIRED 101st floor (600 PSI)
Limit is 700 PSI
HROB = 150 + 50 per 10 floors.
1-10 = 150
11-20 = 200
21-30 = 250
31-40 = 300
41-50 = 350
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What are PCB Transformer levels and decon requirements?
Also colored signs..
PCB Tranformer = 500+ PPM
PCB Contaminated transformer = 50-499 PPM (YELLOW)
Non-PCB transformer = 0-49PPM (NO DECON) (BLUE)
48
When forcing a fox lock which way turn key?
Towards BOTTOM bar
49
FDNY/NYPD TAC “U”
Zone “B” channel 12
50
PRIMARY U TAC CHANNEL
UTAC 42D Zone “B” Channel 9
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Notify BITs Immediate via Phone:
(ABCD)
A - Alcohol on duty; arrest of member
B - Brawls amongst members
C - Confrontation on duty with PD, government agencies, or civilians
D - Dangerous misuse of Department vehicle; drugs on duty
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Notify BITs via Written:
IMMAC
I - Incompetence
M - Misconduct not falling within jurisdiction of IG
M - Misuse of Department’s time
A - Arrest of member follow-up information
C - Charges
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Notify IG
CCC-MM
C - Criminal activity
C - Corruption
C - Conflicts of Interests
M - Misconduct
M - Mismanagement
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When do you stretch a 2 1/2 at a PD?
WHIFE
W - Wind impacted
HI - Heavily Involved first floor (Queen Anne)
F - Fully involved
E - Exposure protection
55
Order a preference for stretching hoseline?
I RAN FOR PRESIDENT AGAIN
I - Interior stairs
R - Rope stretch
F - Fire escape
P - Portable
A - Aerial
56
Foam bucket colors:
AR-FFF : Red
AFFF : Black
Hi-Ex: Yellow
57
Met-L-X and Lith-X colors
Discharge time and coverage
METLX is YELLOW
Lith-X is NOTHING
30 seconds
3 square feet at 1" thick
wait 30 minutes for cooling
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Hazard, Range, shielding
Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Neutron
Alpha
Inhalation
1-2"
Sheet of paper, skin, air
Beta
Inhalation / Penetration
Up to 10'
One inch of plastic, aluminum, glass
*can penetrate skin up to 1/4"
Gamma
Whole body
Several hundred feet
Several inches of lead, concrete, steel, a foot of dirt
Neutron
Whole body
Several hundred feet
3 feet of water
1 foot of concrete
10 inches of plastic
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Decision Dose for Rems and activities
50 Rem - Lifesaving for a Catastrophic Event
25 Rem - Lifesaving or Protection of Large Population
10 Rem - Protection of Major Property
5 Rem - *General Operations*
** 10 Rem** - For a special group (non-ambulatory hospital patients, prison residents, nursing home residents)
FYI: if limit is 25 Rem, you could operate at 50 R/hr for 30min
Exponentially lower on distance away
but directly proportional for time
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What is the transport index?
What should PACKAGE not exceed?
What should TOTAL Ti not exceed?
-In rectangle at the bottom
-Max level of radiation (mR/hr) and ONE METER from UNDAMAGED package
-Applies to Gamma only, if you read alpha or beta then package may have been compromised
-If exceeded then it could be damaged or tampered
-PACKAGE should NOT EXCEED 10mR/hr
-TOTAL TI should not exceed 50mR/hr
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Chemical agents = NERVE
Odor
Examples
Onset
Visible signs
Odor = FRUITY
Examples = Tabun (GA), Sarin (GB), Soman (GD), VX
Onset = vapor is seconds. liquid is min-hours.
Visible signs =
S - Salivating
L - Lacrimation (tearing)
U - Urination
D - Defecation
G - GI Distress
E - Emisis (vomiting)
M - Miosis/Muscle Twitching
Other - convulsions
62
Post Radio
What channel?
How many watts?
20/20/60 = __ hours
10/10/80 = __ hours
Charged weekly and for __ hours after each use but may need to charge for __ after prolonged use.
Command channel
45 watts
20/20/60 = 4 hours
10/10/80 = 7 hours
Charged weekly and for *8* hours after each use but may need to charge for *20* after prolonged use.
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Critical Patient - "VCR"
Unstable Patient - "DRUG"
V- VENTILATORY/CIRCUALTORY SUPPORT
C - CPR
R -RESPIRATORY ARREST
D - Difficulty Breathing
R - Responsive but unable to follow commands
U - Unresponsive with no gag or cough reflexes
G - General impression poor
64
Dropping distances for ropes..
KLSR =
Personal harness =
KLSR = 2' shock absorber.. OOS
Personal harness = 3' enough to put OOS
65
FAST Pak Priority for getting air fast:
"Right Hand For Pitching"
R - Regulator
H - Hansen
F - Face piece
P - Pressure equalization
66
Buckeye colors
Red
Yellow
Red - for shutting down
Yellow - Low voltage
67
Maxi Air Bag numbers
Change cylinder when drops below
Low pressure gauge
Maximum internal air pressure
Relief valve for leak sealing kit
Change cylinder when drops below = 200 PSI
Low pressure gauge = 135 PSI
Maximum internal air pressure = 118 PSI
Relief valve for leak sealing kit = 22 PSI
68
Placard numbers
1075
1971
1075 - Propane
1971 - CNG
69
Hurricane communication RRV
PACE
Primary - Dars
Alternate - 800 MHz
Contingency - Cell phones
Emergency - Department radio
note: "less is more" 400 is preferred over 800
70
Tenement buildings
Before 1929
1930-1940
after 1940
Before 1929 - Fire walls only went to ceiling. Floor areas were 2500 sf or less.
1930-1940 - Fire stopping required to be carried to UNDERSIDE of roof boards. Floor areas could now be 3000 SF.
After 1940 - Fire stopping required to be carried to TOP of roof boards.
71
When is 10-80 Code 1 used?
Major gas emergency
Chemical Suicide
Li-Ion Energy Storage System
72
Every good LT S-O-P Requires Coordinated Members
EVERY - 1 - Explosives
GOOD - 2 - *COMPRESSED* Gases
LT - 3 - Flammable Liquids
S - 4 - Flammable Solids
O - 5 - Oxidizers
P - 6 - Poisons
REQUIRES - 7 - Radioactive material
COORDINATED - 8 -Corrosives
MEMBERS - 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
73
When going to forward staging area at HROB what does truck bring and what does engine bring?
Truck - 22 SUSS
Truck -
TWO sets of forceable entry tools
TWO 6’ hooks
S - Search rope
U - Utility Rope
S - SCBA
S - EXTRA SCBA for each member
Engine (also brings extra SCBA for each member)
SCBA
Standpipe kit
Nozzle
hose length for each member
EXTRA SCBA
74
POST Radio Reverse Channels
20-15
19-14
SKIP 13
18-12
17-11
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Class 2 stairwells
Open Fire Stair (Most common)
Shared Fire Stair
Enclosed
Open Fire Stair (Most common) - If the doors in the Fire Stair lead directly into two separate apartments in the same wing
Shared Fire Stair - If the doors in the Fire Stair lead into apartments in different wings
Enclosed - If the doors in the Fire Stair lead into a vestibule or hallway which leads to apartment door(s)
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Pipe colors on the roof
High voltage wiring:
Low voltage wiring:
Natural gas piping:
Other compressed gas piping:
Fuel oil piping:
High voltage wiring: Red
Low voltage wiring: Orange
Natural gas piping: Yellow
Other compressed gas piping: Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas
Fuel oil piping: Yellow with black stripes
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Portable ladder capacities
Special ladders: Folding, A-Frame and Telescoping =
Roof, straight, extension 26' or less =
Extension ladders 27'-35' =
Special ladders: Folding, A-Frame and Telescoping = 300 lbs
Roof, straight, extension 26' or less = 500 lbs
Extension ladders 27'-35' = 600 lbs
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1st due truck boss at HROB obtains the following info from FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR
"LEASE"
L - Location of fire floor
E - Evacuation procedures implemented
A - Access stairs serving fire floor
SE - Status of elevators
79
Water pressure alert.. how often do you test and between what hours?
1000 - 2200 (10am-10pm)
EVERY HOUR
80
PD collapse failure times
Traditional vs. Lightweight
Traditional is generally an hour but can be 20min if no ceiling and exposed.
Lightweight *after fire becomes structural* can be as fast as 5-10min
81
HRFPMD Roof tool assignments
1st, 2nd, 3rd due
1st - Halligan, Hydra-ram, KO curtain
2nd - Halligan, MAUL, LSR
3rd due - A SECOND KO
82
Elevator key switch is required to be within ___ feet of call button
4 feet
83
What automatically recalls elevators and what doesnt?
RECALLS - elevator landing smoke detectors and sprinkler
DOES NOT - HVAC
84
Required lengths of hose for engine
__ of 1 3/4”
__ of 2 1/2”
__ of 3 1/2”
20-30-10
20 of 1 3/4”
30 of 2 1/2”
10 of 3 1/2”
85
We only remove electric manholes with ____ covers.
We only remove electric manholes with ROUND covers. DO NOT REMOVE RECTANGLE OR SQUARE
86
When drafting, the priming pump should be used for at least ___ seconds.
45 seconds
87
Priority order of operations for engine companies at collapse
1. Extinguish fire in building or surrounding debris
2. Protect exposures
3. Extinguish fire in vehicles
4. Lastly, if no active fire, stretch 2 1/2” hostile to cover the building. Also stretch 3 1/2” for TL.
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Operating distances:
Wires down =
While operating into a manhole, vault, or service box =
FireIce =
Wires down = 25'
While operating into a manhole, vault, or service box = 25'
FireIce = 50' then approach to 25'
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Standpipe kit
Whats required? SNAP CGI
What MAY be brought? MOS VFW
SNAP CGI
Spanner wrenches
Nozzle 2 1/2” with 1 1/8” MST
Adapters
Pipe wrench (18 inch)
Chocks
Gauge (2 ½” in-line pressure)
Increaser (1 ½” to 2 ½”)
MOS VFW
Mallet
Operating wheels (spare)
Single gate
Vise grips
Fog tip
Wire brush
90
How many supply sources?
Tower Ladder =
Ladder Pipe =
Tower Ladder = Generally, only ONE
Ladder Pipe = TWO, so you don't stress the aerial
91
RAC unit - Members should be considered patients if...
Have a SpCO of ___% or greater
OR
A SpO2 of less than ___%.
Have a SpCO of 15% or greater
OR
A SpO2 of less than 90%.
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Safe atmospheric conditions
Oxygen =
Flammable Range =
Toxicity (Carbon Monoxide) =
Toxicity (Hydrogen Sulfide) =
Oxygen = 19.5% to 23.5%
Flammable Range = Not over 10%
Toxicity (Carbon Monoxide) = Not over 35PPM
Toxicity (Hydrogen Sulfide) = Not over 10PPM
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BISP =
CV =
CM =
COLL =
Com =
DF =
DSP =
EE =
EI =
F =
Inj =
LV =
MSK =
Mess =
OM =
PR =
OT =
RPR =
RXD =
SP =
SI =
VIS =
BISP = Building Inspection Safety Program
CV = Chief's Visit to Quarters
CM = Cleaning & Maintenance
COLL = Collision
Com = Complaints
DF = Diesel Fuel
DSP = Discipline - Charges
EE = Entries Examined
EI Exchange of Information
F = Heating Fuel
Inj = Injuries
LV = Leaves
MSK = Mask Inspection
Mess = Messenger
OM = Omitted
PR = Property lost, missing, found, delivered, received, invoiced,
loaned and supplies received
OT = Overtime
RPR = Repairs - Mechanics
RXD = Scheduled to Report for or be
Relieved from Duty
SP = Special Entries
SI = Surveillance Insp
VIS = Visit by Non-Member
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Chemical agents = BLISTER (Vesicant)
Odor
Examples
Onset
Visible signs
BLISTER (Vesicant) AGENTS
Odor = Garlic, Musty, Fishy
Examples = Lewisite, Mustard, Nitrogen mustard, Sulfur mustard (could be Phosphine)
Onset = Mustard is hours, Lewisite is minutes
Visible signs = redness, blisters, runny nose, tearing
*Fish and Garlic is the same odor for Phosphine Gas*
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Chemical agents = BLOOD
Odor
Examples
Onset
Visible signs
BLOOD AGENTS
Odor = Burnt Almonds
Examples = Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Cyanogen Chloride (CK)
Onset = IMMEDIATE
Visible signs = gasping for air, convulsions
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Chemical agents = CHOKING
Odor
Examples
Onset
Visible signs
Odor = Musky Hay, bleach
Examples = Phosgene, Chlorine, Ammonia
Onset = IMMEDIATE
Visible signs = redness, blisters, watery eyes, coughing, difficulty breathing
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Chainsaw vs. Power Saw
Circle of danger size
Who is allowed in it
When is it checked
What other random points?
Chainsaw vs. Power Saw
Circle of danger size
Chainsaw = 10' radius (20' diameter)
Power saw = 20' radius (40' diameter) applies for drill as well
Who is allowed in it
Chainsaw = TWO, cutter and control person. NO OFFICER. He is in VISIBLE contact (probably can't hear) Use hand signals.
Powersaw = THREE. Operator, guide, officer.
When is it checked
Chainsaw = examined and tested WEEKLY.
Power saw = each tour and MUD
Other points
Power saw left foot on handle to start and a 18-20" stance.
Chain saw, you don't need bunker pants or coat. Just long sleeve shirt and chaps. And saw protected gloves. FF gloves are no good.
PULL DOWN / PUSH UP. Refuel OUTSIDE circle of danger?
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Three buckeye pipeline drills
FAMILIARIZATION DRILL
DIVISION DRILL
BOROUGH DRILL
When do they also get inspected?
FAMILIARIZATION DRILL = Twice a year, NO OPERATING VALVES.
DIVISION DRILL = Twice a year, NO OPERATING VALVES.
BOROUGH DRILL = ONCE a year, Only drills where members will actual close the valves.
Inspected when subject to flooding if its subfreezing weather.
Valves inspected during semi-annual hydrant inspection.
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Iroquois vs. Buckeye
Initial actions =
Primary Consideration =
Iroquois vs. Buckeye
Initial actions
IROQUOIS = Set up a perimeter and eliminate sources of ignition. If ignited, you can shut down gas supply. Dont use fog lines.
BUCKEYE = shut down the valves for the purpose of isolating the leak and decreasing the amount of fuel spilled
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Primary Consideration
Iroquois = Evacuation of the area involved
Buckeye = Evacuation of the area involved
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PCR form
What are the parts, where do they go, and when?
Part 1, the original, is forwarded to OMA (Office of Medical Affairs) through the bag by the end of each tour.
**If AED is used IMMEDIATELY fax and forward to OMA (not at end of tour)
**An additional copy with AED module turned into CFR-D Depot
**If you DONT use it, put in comments section why
Part 2 is the research copy and is retained at quarters and secured by the company officer in the company files at all times.
Part 3 is the Hospital Patient Record Copy and if completed is given to EMS operating obscene.
*If part 3 is not given to EMS, it is forwarded with the original to OMA*
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LSR Numbers
Diameter =
Length =
How much can it shrink =
Breaking strength =
Heat numbers =
LSR Numbers
Diameter = 9/16"
Length = 150' (Training is 100, search is 200)
How much can it shrink = 8-10 feet
Breaking strength = 9000lbs
Heat numbers = 300 will lose strength, melt at 482
*can't use if there aren't people stationed below*
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What factors dictate cutting a trench in a roof?
VCR
V = Volume of fire
C = Ceiling height and type
R = Roof size
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Hoseline tips, PSI at tip, flow, reaction
1 3/4
2 1/2
2 1/2
2" nozzle
1 3/4 Fog tip
2 1/2 Fog tip
Bresnan distributor
Cockloft nozzle
Hi rise nozzle
1 3/4 - 15/16" tip - 50 PSI - 180 GPM - 68 lbs
2 1/2 - 1 1/8" tip - 40 PSI - 235 GPM - 78 lbs
2 1/2 - 1 1/8" tip - 50 PSI - 265 GPM - 98 lbs
2" nozzle - 1" tip - 50 PSI - 210 GPM - 77 lbs
2" nozzle - 1" tip - 55 PSI - 220 GPM - 85 lbs
1 3/4 Fog tip - 100 PSI - 200 GPM - 101 lbs
2 1/2 Fog tip - 100 PSI - 250 GPM - 121 lbs
Bresnan distributor - 50 PSI - 250 GPM
Cockloft nozzle - 50 PSI - 100 GPM
Hi rise nozzle - 50 PSI - 225 GPM
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What runs can you wear/not wear bunker gear to?
In hot weather AND rig a/c isnt working, you can leave coat and hood off while responding.
In hot weather, dont need to wear *coats and hoods* to:
-Non-Structural Fires
-BARS alarms
-Non-fire responses
-ERS No contact
-Class E alarms
-CFR Responses
You always need everything for Class J
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Greater alarm or special called ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company shall report to
What is the priority?
Greater alarm or special called ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company shall report to
1. Staging area
2. If not established, Lobby Control unit
3. If also not established, then Incident command post
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Single action (5) vs. Double action keys (6)
SINGLE ACTION
1. 10-4
2. 10-12
3. 10-14
4. 10-20
5. 10-84
DOUBLE ACTION
1. 10-8
2. 10-18
3. 10-19
4. 10-91
5. 10-92
6. 10-Anyhting else
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Main Gas Valve Covers
Size, shape, identifiers, where its found
Main Gas Valve Covers
LARGER and can be ROUND or SQUARE.
National grid is an ID stamped on north side but hard to read.
Con Edison mains have ID numbers on tags inside valve cover.
Generally found near street corners but may be street or sidewalk
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Curb valves/Service Valve
Size, shape, identifiers, where its found
4" x 4" Square or Round
"NC" stamped means no curb valve or service valve
"EFV" stamped means excess flow valve exists in line of service pipe
Usually found on sidewalk side of the curb.
On national grid "long service" its sometimes located across the street and may be found in the street. This would have an arrow pointing o the building it supplies.
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Head of Service Valves
Where its found
Typically first valve after the curb valve.
ALWAYS FOUND BEFORE METER.
Located interior or exterior near the point of entry.
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Tower Ladder
Angling IN is good for....
Angling OUT is good for....
Center line of the turntable how many feet from objective?
Angling IN is good for....when tower ladder stream application is anticipated from the street level
Angling OUT is good for.... not being obstructed by the cab. Allowing full scrub area
Center of turntable 32' from objective
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BLITZFIRE
Who has it? (SHEF)
Supply? MAX PSI? GPM?
Horizontal / Vertical Range?
S - Satellite
H - HazMat
E - HazMat Tech Engines
F - Foam Tanker Engines
(NOT ON DIVISION VEHICLES)
Supplied with one 2 1/2" line
Max 175 PSI for 500 GPM with fog tip
Vertical - 10º - 45º (can't go below 10)
Horizontal - 20º from center in either direction
Need 175 GPM for proper oscillation (horizontal sweep of either 20, 30, or 40 degrees)
Dangerous to use utility rope to hold flow control handle open
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A summons may only be issued against a City Agency in the following instances
To a custodian or principal of a public school for a locked exit
To a NYCHA manager or superintendent for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior fire department notification
When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention
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Railroad PCB
M2 cars, New Haven line of Metro North are the only cards with ______ stripes
Even/Odd cars
Pantograph
ORANGE stripes
A car is EVEN (has pantograph)
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Railroad PCB
M2 cars, New Haven line of Metro North are the only cards with ______ stripes
Always operate in pairs - Even/Odd cars?
ORANGE stripes
A car is EVEN (has pantograph)
B car is ODD
BOTH have PCB transformer
Unfolded (up) when receiving power
115
FDNY lockbox is located _________ the substation
FDNY lockbox is located INSIDE the substation
116
Twist the supply hose ____ TURNS to the left, insert the male end, then twist the male end to the right (clockwise) into one of the female swivels of the FDC.
4-5 TURNS to the left
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Bleach wash time =
Hydraulic fluid wash time =
Bleach wash time = 15min
Hydraulic fluid wash time = 20min
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When filling out PCR and you don't know the person name, what do you write?
Unknown Male
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At least one manual fire alarm sending station shall be located in each path of escape in each story of a building.
Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than ____ FEET from the nearest station.
Additional stations shall be installed so that no point on any floor shall be more than 200 FEET from the nearest station.
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Floor Jack
Max lifting capacity
What is the lifting height?
# of pumps to max height
4000 lbs
3 1/2" - 18"
5 pumps
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The limit for overtime/comp time earnings is _____.
If you want more needs to be approved by _______.
Can you work OT on vacation?
Can you work OT when you Self MX off?
The limit for overtime/comp time earnings is 375.
If you want more needs to be approved by Chief of Department.
Can you work on vacation?
No
Can you work OT when you Self MX off?
Yes
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ERP Biological release
How big is exclusion zone?
If release is indoors, evacuate the area and seal off. How long do you avoid entry to allow biological to settle?
300 feet in all directions
Don't enter for 30min - 1hr
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Chemical attack in subway, who provides estimated # of victims to IC?
First due engine
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Exposure to chemical agents will result in immediate signs and symptoms (seconds to minutes), with the exception of ______________ and ______________ which will have delayed effects (hours)
Mustards and Phosgene
125
Explosion..
HT and Cellphones should not be within _____ feet of suspected device?
Apparatus, Post, Marine radios not within....
HT/Cellphone = 150 feet
Apparatus, Post, Marine Radio = 300 feet
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If you discover illegal/clandestine labs, who do you notify? (5 people)
1. Battalion
2. Division
3. HazMat
4. NYPD
5. BFI
(NOT SAFETY BATTALION)
127
Honda generator maximum output should be limited to ____ minutes
30
128
SCBA PRA (Pressure reducing assembly)
What are the numbers?
Goal is 100 PSI
Primary fails = 150 PSI
Secondary fails = 185 PSI
When this occurs, the cylinder valve should be partially closed
129
Heavier or lighter than air?
Natural gas
CO
LP gas (LPG, propane)
Natural gas = SIGNIFICANTLY Lighter
CO = SLIGHTLY lighter
LP gas (LPG, propane) = 1.5-2 times HEAVIER
130
LP Tanker, how many feet front front and sides?
1000 feet from front and rear
500 feet from sides
131
One cubic foot of liquid will expand ____ times as a gas.
270 (Squad is LPG propane)
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LPG and CNG
What are their placard numbers and hazmat numbers?
What's special about CNG fires?
Minimum safety zone around vehicle?
Always approach from what angle?
LPG is 1075 and #2 (can BLEVE)
CNG is 1971 and #2 (CANT BLEVE)
CNG fires - DO NOT APPLY WATER TO CYLINDERS exposed to fire, this may cool the PRD resulting in it not activating. Exploding cylinders can rocket.
It may take 10-15min for high-pressure release to subside and 30min to fully discharge.
Minimum of 100' safety zone around vehicle.
ALWAYS APPROACH FROM 45º angle.
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How many lbs does a vehicle need to be carrying to have a placard?
1000lb of ONE hazardous substance
134
Carbon monoxide numbers?
Auto ignition temperature =
LEL =
UEL =
Vapor density =
Auto ignition temperature = 1128º
LEL = 12.5%
UEL = 74%
Vapor density = 0.968
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An Officer and not less than ____ FFs shall perform BISP inspection activities.
4
136
A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are ____ feet or more in depth so as to require no more than _____ feet of lateral travel for employees.
4 feet deep, 25 feet of lateral travel
137
The APR consists of the members facepiece, Scott 40 mm facepiece adaptor with a single filter port, and Scott CBRN CAP 1 canister.
What color is the Scott CBRN Cap and whats its shelf life?
olive green 7 year shelf life
138
The two cuts on the A post are how far apart?
6"-8"
139
What factors could prevent descent of the cellar stairs at a PD cellar fire?
HISS
High heat top of stairs
Initial size up serious fire
Stability of stairs questionable
Safety of members is paramount
140
Whats the climbing angle for portable ladders?
65-75 degrees
141
Which clutter?
Little or no effect on access
minimal concern for entrapment or structural issues
searches not affected
little or no delays in line placement
LIGHT clutter
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Which clutter?
access partially blocked
increased concern of entanglement. advancement will be affected.
primary searched possible but delayed
maneuvering handlines will be more difficult
MEDIUM clutter
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Which clutter?
access partially blocked
increased concern of entanglement. advancement will be affected.
primary searched possible but delayed
maneuvering handlines will be more difficult
MEDIUM clutter
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Which clutter?
Severe impact on access
unusual fire spread
Smoke/CO detectors likely not present
primary and secondary searches severely delayed
HEAVY clutter
145
Which Units carry the Window Blanket?
All Rescues and Squads
Any Unit may be used to deploy the blanket
It's large enough to cover two windows
146
A 12'x 24' marquee, 4' deep, when filled would contain approximately ____ tons of water.
Marquee - 35 tons of water
(However, they are required to have drainage)
147
Draeger BG-4 Rebreather numbers?
4 hours of use (don't exceed 3hr 30min)
warning at 60min left
-Ice block required ABOVE 32 degrees
148
How many CFRD members do you need to start a tour?
How about during the tour?
Before tour = 2 FFs
After tour starts you can lose one and stay in service = 1 FF & Officer
149
When is a radio considered lost?
You search but at the end of the tour it's considering lost.
150
Places of worship
Fire is located within the large open area... whats the priority?
Tower ladder into the rose window
151
Places of worship
Fire is not visible within the large area but suspected to be within the concealed area of the attic or cockloft
Water application into the ventilation opening is the priority
152
Damaged radio, who do you notify and what do you send out?
Division.
(You do NOT need to notify battalion. However if you LOSE or FIND a radio, you tell Battalion also)
You send out radio AND battery
153
When batteries for the SCBA’s “Heads Up Display” require changing, the round low battery indicator at the far right of the display will light for _______ seconds and then begin to flash _________?
20 seconds, slowly
154
What is the officer referred to for:
Vent group __________
Lobby control unit ________
System Control Unit _________
Communications unit ________
Vent Group SUPERVISOR
Lobby Control Unit LEADER
System Control Unit LEADER
Comms Unit Leader - THIS IS A CHIEF, NOT YOU
The 3 ICS things are Leaders, Vent group is Supervisor
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Digital Inline Pressure gauge
HI-P =
LO-P =
HI-F =
LO-F =
Sleep / Off times?
Battery numbers?
HI-P = 200 PSI
LO-P = NOT A THING
HI-F = 250 GPM
LO-F = 80 GPM
No water for 15min is sleep, 30min turns off
5 hours of battery life
1.5 hours left = slow flash
10min left = rapid flash
156
You get a verbal for a
Smoke detector
CO detector
Smoke detector is 311 for HPD ONLY
CO detector is 311 for HPD or DOB
157
When do you give an immediate criminal summons
-Standpipe OOS without notification
-Locked exit
-Smoking on a construction site
-Illegal storage of LPG
-Illegal use of Kerosene Space Heaters
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Brownstone/Rowframe... extra engine/truck vs. 2nd alarm
Floor is fully involved from front to rear.....
When two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft...
Floor is fully involved from front to rear... ADVISABLE to call extra 1+1
When two or more floors are fully involved, or a top floor fire has extended into the cockloft.. CONSIDER 2nd alarm
159
Pass It On Program
To Who?
When?
Two copies are printed.. where do they go?
examples?
Bureau of Operations within 24 hours
One copy on bulletin board where company drills.
Another copy shall be filed in a binder in the company office
-Apparatus Collisions
-Building Collapses
-Close Calls
-Injuries
-Positive actions which led to a safe operation
160
Breaking strength of the nylon tubular webbing
Knotted =
Not knotted =
Knotted = 3000lbs
Not knotted = 4000lbs
161
Leak NOT found INSIDE, treat as “potential blast zone” at ____% LEL.
10% LEL
162
Sewer manhole covers may be removed by FDNY personnel at a Natural Gas emergency with the approval of
An on-scene FDNY Chief Officer
163
The ECC may be able to boost available pressure by switching the apparatus to ______ Mode via the apparatus transfer valve to deal with PPG failure.
PRESSURE mode
164
Taxpayer I-Beams
At what temperature and how much do they expand?
50 foot
100 foot
50 foot - 970 degrees - 4"
100 foot - 1000 degrees - 9.5"
165
What channel does the lobby control unit operate on?
Tactical
166
Subway UHF reverse channels
11-12
12-14
skip 13
14-17
15-19
167
Newer Cast-Iron Lofts (1880s-1901) have a minimum fire ratings of
___ for exterior walls
___ for interior walls
3 hours for exterior walls
2 hours for interior walls
168
Who do you call when a dog bites a MEMBER? (ME PBA)
How about if OUR dog bites a civilian?
DOG BITES MEMBER
EMS
NYPD
Board of Health
Medical Officer
ACC (if dog is a stray)
OUR DOG BITES SOMEONE
-Department of Health immediately
-Battalion Chief
-Deputy Chief
-Send report to Chief of Ops
-DONT NEED NYPD
169
What is Axial load vs. Eccentric load?
Axial - force perpendicular to supporting member. STRAIGHT AND TRUE. (Good for us)
Eccentric - also perpendicular but does not pass through center of mass. NOT EVENLY APPLIED. (Not good, could tilt)
170
Who brings the saw to the roof of a top floor loft fire?
2nd due roof
171
In general the ____ siren should be used. when approaching an intersection the ____ siren should be used
In general WAIL
When approaching intersection YELP
172
The siren is a low-speed warning device linked to about a ______ foot range and speed of about ____ MPH.
125 foot range
Speed of 30 miles an hour
173
Speed Humps?
Speeds and heights?
Type and design? (Concrete / asphalt)
When signs are missing report to?
15mph for 4"
20mph for 3"
Concrete is receding
Asphalt is chevron
City planning, 7th floor, Bureau of Ops
174
IED Explosion
Who goes to POI vs. Triage Transfer Point?
L113 / E222
1st engine - POI
1st ladder - POI
3rd BC - POI
2nd engine - TTP
2nd ladder - TTP
2nd BC - TTP
175
What's checked every TOUR?
What's checked every WEEK?
Whats checked every MONTH?
TOUR
"Proby Inspects Rig First Sink Last"
P- Purge Air Tanks
I - Intercom system
R- Response warning devices
F- Fuel Tank
S- Seat Belts
L- Lights (non-response)
WEEKLY
"Always Have Proby Test Electrical Each Week"
A- Air cleaner
H- Hydraulic system of ladder
P- Power steering
T- Transmission fluid
E- Electrical fuel pump primer
E- Emergency system *30 seconds*
W- Wheels (tire maintenance)
MONTH
-Tower ladder boom
-Aerial ladder
176
Ladder Pipe
Max elevation / PSI?
Supplied with 110psi plus 5psi for every 10feet of elevation.
Max elevation is 80 feet. Meaning 150psi at max elevation.
Max angle is 70 degrees, use TWO supply sources
177
OLD MATERIAL THATS ON TEST
Forcible Entry FF tools assignment at Brownstone/Rowframe
Axe/Maul
Halligan
RABBIT TOOL
(Not hydraram)
178
Spray Caps
Obtained from who?
Hours?
Mains no larger than?
Age of person?
Obtained from DIVISION
1000-2100
(10am-9pm)
Mais no larger than 20"
Person must be 18 years old
WE TAKE THE SPRAY CAP BACK OFF during 6x9
179
At the airport whats max PSI for supplying ARFF Crash Trucks
Think about the other airport number - on the AirTrain, blue lights are how many feet apart?
80 PSI
800 feet
180
Buckeye pipeline valves
How are they marked and what will you see when you open one?
They are marked with a YELLOW pole with an ARROW on top.
You unlock with the square female end of the buckeye pipeline wrench.
Inside:
YELLOW = Low voltage
RED = male square stem for manual valve
181
HROB pumps
What position should the bypass valve be in?
If found wrong, which direction do you turn?
The bypass valve should be in the CLOSED position (stem IN).
If they are found to be open, they should be closed by turning in a CLOCKWISE direction. (Righty tighty to CLOSE)
182
What color do you spray paint vacants and collapse ops?
What about vehicle accidents for marking street?
LIME-YELLOW
For marking street it's done with LUMBER CRAYON, CHAULK, or other means at hand. (It needs to withstand traffic wear and can be renewed by SAFETY BATTALION)
183
Rowframes can be which two types of contraction?
Can be BALLOON or BRACED FRAME
NOT platform
184
Rowframes can be which two types of construction?
Balloon framed
or
BRACED frame
(not platform)
185
What do you do when the Altair is OOS?
Call Haz-Mat Operations to request a replacement
DO NOT SEND THROUGH THE BAG
186
What do you do when you need more Hemostatic Agent Dressings?
Request restock through THE PHARMACY. Send email to Pharmacy_users@fdny.nyc.gov
187
What do you do if the apparatus is contaminated with bed bugs?
Unit is OOS
Call Battalion
Call Division
Call Dispatcher
Call the 24/7 number, generate a work order for the dept exterminator
188
What form is for BIOLOGICAL exposure?
NOT the CD-73. Its MD-X3.
189
The Life Saving *Training* Rope may be used at heights to a maximum of ____
THREE stories
Only 100'
Need landing mat
Max use is 100 per end, 200 total
R&D for replacement
190
What floor do CFRD/FAST truck go on 10-77/76s?
HROB - Always floor below
HRFPMD - Fire is 6 or below, go as per IC
HRFPMD - Fire is 7th or above, floor below (Fire sector)
HROB - 2 floors below is Forward Staging
HROB - 3 floors below is Forward triage area
191
You're told to report to a chief
What are the suffixes for these on the ticket?
Safety Officer
Staging Area Manager
Resources Unit Leader
Communications Unit Leader
S - Safety Officer
P - Staging Area Manager
R - Resources Unit Leader
C - Communications Unit Leader
192
If there are more than ____ CFR-D certified members on the call, list the additional names in the comments section.
More than 4 (that means 5 or more)
193
Using the DRD... which shoulder and is it over/under or under/over
RIGHT shoulder (stay away from low pressure)
OVER and under (same as leg lock)
194
Radio batteries charging
Steady green =
Flashing green =
Flashing amber/green =
Steady red =
Flashing red =
Flashing amber =
Steady green = Fully charged
Flashing green = 90%+ (trickle charge)
Flashing amber/green = Fully charged (this is for shops)
Steady red = Rapid charge
Flashing red = Not charging, re-insert
Flashing amber = Battery is too hot or too cold
195
Number of 10-45s for it to be a "Noteworthy Incident"
Code 1:
Code 2:
Code 3s/4s:
Code 1 = 2
Code 2 = 3
Code 3s/4s = 8
196
Collapse additional safety procedures
"LCES"
L- Lookouts
C- Communications
E- Escape Routes
S- Safe havens
197
CFR-D, who carries what
A- "Airway" -
B- "Boss" -
C- "Checker" -
D- "Documenter" -
E- "Equipment" -
A- "Airway" - oxygen bag
B- "Boss" - radio and flashlight
C- "Checker" - Trauma bag
D- "Documenter" - Defib
E- "Equipment" - Anything additional
198
Prefixs
HR =
RA =
FT =
F =
RV =
HR = High Rise Unit
RA = Recuperation and Care
FT = Foam TENDER
F = Foam TANKER
RV = Rapid Response (L25 would be R025)
199
When and who can reposition the first line at a cellar fire in a PD?
What happens next?
Not you, HAS TO BE A CHIEF (or acting)
When?
-You went in and can't find cellar entrance
-No other line available on scene
What happens?
-IC transmits an URGENT
-Ladder members on 1st floor MUST be withdrawn BEFORE line moves
-Members on upper floors MAY need to be withdrawn if no portables are around
-The inside team goes with the engine to the cellar entrance and into the cellar, the 2nd due truck takes 1st floor?
200
High pressure pumping...
What is GPM and Max PSI of each
Conventional engine
Squad apparatus
"High pressure engine"
Third stage engine
When is it considered high pressure, when are things preferred / required?
Conventional engine = 2000 GPM / 600 PSI
Squad apparatus = 1000 GPM / 600 PSI
"High pressure engine" = 2000 GPM / 600 PSI
Third stage engine = 2000 GPM / 700 PSI
High pressure is over 300
3rd stage preferred over 500
3rd stage REQUIRED over 600
201
Computerized Injury and Exposure Reporting System (CIRS)
Medical officer must be notified via FDOC of all injuries and *biological* exposures within ____
Must be entered into CIRS with OR without member signature within ____
Whats FDID and what do you enter?
Medical officer must be notified via FDOC of all injuries and *biological* exposures within - 24 HOURS
Must be entered into CIRS with OR without member signature within - 7 DAYS
FDID is from ticket. If occurred in a different situation then fill out all 9s
202
What are the key injuries to know..
Not minor vs. Minor (doesnt require ML)
NOT MINOR
-Chest pains
-Any burn other than 1st degree
-Smoke inhalation without symptoms (recorded as a non-biological exposure)
-Sprain / Strain
Minor (No ML)
-1st degree burns
-Laceration not requiring stitches
203
When do you repack and inspect search rope?
QUARTERLY
204
If you can't contact your officer via HT, who do you try next?
-Company Chauffeur
-IC
-Any HT equipped member
"CIA"
205
What report is for Investigation of Complaint Report?
A-17
206
Cellar fire in a taxpayer, where do 1st two trucks go?
Notification of vent, utilities, search, LCC, roof and tools...
1st due
-1st due does primary on 1st floor THEN goes into cellar
-Communicate with *1st due truck boss* to vent store as necessary.
-FIRST due shuts down utilities
-1st due roof DOESNT bring a saw
-LCC if aerial, dont park near building. Join inside team in cellar
2nd due
-Inside team DOES NOT search fire occupancy
-inside team searches adjacent stores and cellars
-Roof man brings second portable, saw and hook (as long as saw isnt needed elsewhere)
207
When do you review the Emergency Action Plan? And what do you do?
-Initially, when developed
-When its changed
-When new member is assigned
-QUARTERLY
-Make entry in journal every time its reviewed
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Time assigned and OOS
Fire safety education =
Firehouse visit =
Open firehouse =
Operation sidewalk =
Fire safety education event = OOS for 90min
Firehouse visit = REMAIN IN SERVICE
Open firehouse = Open for 2 hours. REMAIN IN SERVICE
Operation sidewalk = Assigned for ONE HOUR. *remain in service by radio. respond at discretion of dispatcher*
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Subway relay locations..
CORE-T
EVERYTHING IS IN YARDS!!! (Not feet)
C (Truck chauffeur) - BOTTOM of subway entrance stairs.
O (OV) - The foot of the stairs leading to the platform if its within 50 YARDS of the Chauffeur
R (Roof) - 50 YARDS from the stairs on the platform
E (Engine boss) - 100 YARDS (line of site) from Roof on platform.
T (Truck boss) - to location of fire.
(Additional members every *100 YARDS* if necessary)
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When a member activates EAB, what happens in EFAS vehicle?
How about when its cleared?
Flags - when and what colors?
On the EFAS it will display NAME, position, company, and time of mayday.
It will also PRINT a hard copy. This DOES NOT SHOW THE NAME. Only position, company, and time of mayday.
It is highlighted in RED.
When cleared it changes to YELLOW on alerts/maydays. (Changes to white on status)
FLAGS (MUST notify IC when set)
-Vibraelert
-Out of character/stressed
-Important
-Garbled or incoherent
Do NOT use for MAYDAYS.
When set a RED FLAG will show. When cleared flag will turn GREY.
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If you receive a verbal while in quarters, how can you notify dispatcher?
-Telephone
-Apparatus radio
-Voice alarm
212
Understaffed / Reduced staff... whats the deal with extra units added?
If BOTH ladder companies are reduced staff (4 FFs) AND its a 10-75, then an additional truck gets added (4th truck becomes fast truck)
If ANY unit is UNDERSTAFFED (LESS than 4 FFs) then a 1 for 1 (eng for eng, lad to lad) will get added for any alarm.
213
When someone abandons an infant, who do you call and do?
What if someone says they did but you dont find the infant?
-Request an ambulance (OOS & 10-99)
-Notify Battalion
-NO PD!!!
-Make journal entry and letterhead report to Chief of Ops that includes:
-RACE AND SEX of infant
-Unit and shield numbers of ambulance members that took into custody
If not found, make journal entry and file unusual occurrence report
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New Yorker Mulitiversal - maximum pressure to be supplied to the appliance base is ______ psi.
200 PSI
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Hanging ends of cable such as electric (BX), telephone and coaxial television shall be ___________. Loops of cable hanging down shall be _______________.
Hanging ends of cable such as electric (BX), telephone and coaxial television shall be secured near the ceiling. Loops of cable hanging down shall be pushed up out of the way.
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What are the extra hoses that engines carry?
ONE - 2" LW (Green) w/ 2" nozzle
THREE - 2 1/2" LW (White w/ red) - ONE with 2 1/2" nozzle
FOUR - 1 3/4" hose - ONE with 1 3/4" nozzle
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Priority order for use of positive pressure fans
1. Attack
2. Evacuation
3. Public halls
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Sequential ventilation can be carried out floor by floor. Start at the ___________ of contamination and work towards the ______ of the building.
Sequential ventilation can be carried out floor by floor. Start at the LOWEST POINT of contamination and work towards the TOP of the building.
219
Two different fan distances and angles
Positive pressure ventilation -
Negative pressure ventilation -
Positive pressure ventilation - 4-6 feet OUTSIDE stairwell with 80 degree
Negative pressure ventilation - INSIDE contaminated area, 6-8 feet with 30 degree
220
Oil burner shut offs are located where for
Private dwelling =
Old law tenement =
Brownstone =
New law tenement =
Private dwelling = top of interior cellar stairs
Old law tenement = top of interior cellar stairs
Brownstone = top of interior cellar stairs
New law tenement = OUTSIDE boiler room
221
Which saw can cut LEXAN quickly and easily?
Power saw w/ carbide tipped blade
222
Purple K Extinguisher numbers
Weight =
Range =
Discharge time =
Coverage =
Temperature restrictions =
Weight = 27'
Range = 19-20 feet
Discharge time = 11 seconds
Coverage = 30 square feet
Temperature restrictions = -40 to 120
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Purple K Extinguisher is checked and thoroughly examined
EACH TOUR and thoroughly examined MONTHLY
224
Purple K Extinguisher angle and approach distance
45 DEGREES
10-12 FEET
225
Purple K UNIT
Has ___ hose reels ____ feet long and ____ diameter
Has TWO hose reels 100 feet long and 1" diameter
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Purple K UNIT
Discharge range =
Start attack ____ feet from fire
The system will last ____ minutes
Discharge range = 30-40 feet
Start attack 20-30 feet from fire
The system will last TWO minutes
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Small spill =
Medium spill =
Large spill =
Small spill = 0-600 SF
Medium spill = 601-2000 SF
Large spill = 2001 SF and larger
228
AFFF refilling
How much concentrate, how much water, and how often?
2 gallons of water
10oz of 3% AFFF
THEN another half gallon of water
MUST BE DONE ONCE A YEAR
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Who do you call for replacement
PSS =
KLSR =
Personal harness =
KO Curtain =
Fast Pak =
LSR =
Window blanket =
PSS = Division
KLSR = Division
Personal harness = Division
KO Curtain = Division
Fast Pak = Battalion
LSR = R&D
Window blanket = R&D
230
CPC Units use a “Coordinated Team Effort” of at least how many trained members?
5
231
EIFS building
When do you stretch a 2 1/2" vs. 1 3/4"
2 1/2" = Building 3 stories OR higher. OR large area building.
1 3/4" = Smaller PD
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EIFS... Whats the vertical reach of
Tower ladder =
Engine deck gun =
Satellite Monitor =
Multiversal =
2 1/2" w/ 15/16" tip & 50 PSI =
2 1/2" w/ 1 1/8" tip & 40 PSI =
1 3/4" 50 PSI =
Tower ladder = 135'
Engine deck gun = 130'
Satellite Monitor = 130'
Multiversal = 110'
2 1/2" w/ 15/16" tip & 50 PSI = 75'
2 1/2" w/ 1 1/8" tip & 40 PSI = 40'
1 3/4" 50 PSI = 70'
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Application of water on energized OR de-energized equipment
What are the different distances, voltages, and solid / fog
138kV
Fog (30 degree or greater) = 15 feet
Straight = 75 feet
345kV
Fog (30 degree or greater) = 25 feet
Straight = 125 feet
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Priority order to the roof of a LRFPMD
1. Stairway in attached adjoining building
2. Individual building with two separate sections protected by fire doors, you take the protected adjoining section. Just make sure these doors are checked on fire floor and floors above to make sure they are closed.
3. An enclosed EVACUATION stairway
4. Aerial Ladder or Tower Ladder
235
Eductor Locations
FireIce =
ARFFF =
Hi-EX =
FireIce = At nozzle
ARFFF = at pumper
Hi-EX = "placement one length from the pumper is the recommended position for most fire situations"
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Chemical Suicide odors
Hydrogen Sulfide =
Hydrogen Cyanide =
Phosphine =
Carbon monoxide =
Nitrogen =
Carbon Dioxide =
Helium =
Argon =
Hydrogen Sulfide = Rotten eggs
Hydrogen Cyanide = Bitter almonds
Phosphine = Fish and garlic
Carbon monoxide = odorless
Nitrogen = odorless
Carbon Dioxide = odorless
Helium = odorless
Argon = odorless
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Subway / URR
What is at 200'?
Subway - Standpipes (Gate valve, FD threads)
URR - Standpipe (2 1/2" threads), SOUND POWERED PHONE (*not in Joralmen tube)
238
Subway / URR
What is at 600'?
-Blue light phone
-Dry chem extinguisher
-Power removal box
URR - SECTION VALVES (Also found at base of emergency exit)
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Propane Vehicle Relief Valve Locations?
Angle?
("ROT")
R -Rear Quarter Panel
O -Off the Rear Bumper
T -Top of Trunk
45 DEGREES
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Don’t Park in these spots during BISP – ABCDE
A -
B -
C -
D -
E -
A - Any part extends into intersection
B - Bus stops
C - Construction/Demo materials beyond sidewalk
D - Double parked
E - Emergency Lights Used
