fd_subjects_recovered Flashcards
What four factors will increase the number of burning building collapses?
- The age of the buildings. Average life span = 75-100 years2. Abandonment3. Use of lightweight construction materials: lightweight wood trusses, sheet metal C Beams, wooden I beams, open bar steel joist4. Faulty renovations, illegal and improper.
Define: Structural Collapse.
Any portion of a structure that fails as a result of fire, no matter how small.Glass falling from a window because the window frame was heated by fire and fell out or glass cracks from heat and fails.
Define: Falling Object
Any object, other than the structure, that fails, is thrown or knocked loose from a burning building.Glass broken by a FF venting is a falling object.Broken glass from window being vented is the most common falling object at a structural fire.
Which part of a building is more likely to collapse and kill FF’s?
Floors collapsing kill the most FF’sRoof collapse is the next most dangerous collapse.Then wall collapse.Then ceiling collapse.
What is the secret of life?
Comfortable shoes.
Older type truss roof buildings may be spaced how many feet apart?
10-20 ft.source: 2008 BC txpr notes
The stability of masonry walls is very much dependent on?
The integrity of the roof and on the load being concentrated in a vertical direction thru the wall.source: 2008 BC txpr notes
Cast iron columns will fail on average in how many minutes
They are unpredictable and will fail in 30 minutes.source: 2008 BC txpr notes
Define: Pilaster
- A masonry column bonded and built as part of an interior wall. 2. Sometimes called a wall column.3. It can carry the load of a girder or timber or provide lateral support to a wall.Dunn 2
Define: Buttress
1, A wall reinforcement built on the outside of a wall.2. A column of bricks built into a wall.3. The presence of a buttress can indicate where roof trusses or girders are supported by a bearing wall. Dunn 2
When assessing collapse what three factors should be considered?
- Type of construction.2. Intensity of the fire.3. Time structural member have been burning.T I Tsource: 2008 BC txpr notes
Discovery of Firearms, Ammunition and/or Incendiary devices; General actions to be taken.
Members shall not attempt to handle or move ANY firearm, ammunition or incendiary device. The item shall not be disturbed. Prompt notification shall be given to the IC upon discovery of firearms, ammunition, or possible incendiary devices at any operation. Members shall establish an isolation area and evacuate civilians as necessary. Firearms shall be considered loaded, dangerous and possibly “booby trapped”. Do not permit anyone to stand in line with the muzzle or breech of any firearm. Notifications shall be made to the NYPD and BFI. When consistent with safety, the IC shall assign members to safeguard evidence from a safe distance until the arrival of NYPD or BFI. Evidence should only be handled by NYPD or BFI and the disposal of dangerous articles shall only be performed by law enforcement. ERP Add 3, 6.1
When requested by the NYPD for a standby at a suspicious device, what FD units Standby?
1 Engine, 1 Ladder, 1 BC, 1 EMS Conditions Officer, 1 BLS ambulance. ERP Add 3,7.3.2
What units make up a Rescue Task Force?
1 Rescue Company1 Collapse Rescue1 Squad Company w/ second piece1 SOC Support Ladder1 Rescue Paramedic
Define a Biological Exposures
A member exposed to bloodborne, airborne, or other infectious pathogens (e.g., bodily fluids). Medical officer notification is requiredwith or without symptoms. SB 7
Non-Biological Exposures
A member exposed to a non-biological hazardous substance, or possible hazardous substance. Medical officer notification isrequired only for symptoms. SB 7
Additional EMS resources assigned on signal 10-66 include:
EMS Division Captain. 1 EMS Haz-Tac Officer. 1 Rescue Paramedic ALS Ambulance 1 BLS Ambulance. 1 ALS Ambulance.
Sweep tide occurs on what tide?
Outgoing. Sweep out.
Definitions:A) A beam is a horizontal structural member subject to compression, tension and shear.B) A beam can be supported in three ways; Cantilever support, Simple Support, andContinuous Support.
Definitions:C) Cantilever support is when a beam is supported at one end only, the least stable type of beam.D) Simple support is when a beam is supported at both ends, more stable than cantilever.E) Continuous support is when a beam is supported at both ends and at the center, the most stable.
Advantages and Disadvantages of a fire cut beam?
C) An unintended, indirect advantage of the fire cut beam, is the safety of firefightersoperating outside the building near the enclosing walls. A floor collapse will not topple thebearing walls outward on top of them.D) The disadvantage to firefighters operating inside where fire cut beams are found is earlyfloor collapse.
Inward / Outward Collapse of Exterior Walls
D) Wooden braced-frame buildings collapse in this manner.E) Timber truss roof collapse can cause a 2nd collapse of the front or rear walls in this manner.
Define External forces and internal forces?
External forces are loads, internal forces are stresses.
How does a non-bearing wall collapse?
at a 90 degree angle.
Safety Officer Assignment-
Assigned on 2nd or greater alarms10-60 – 3rd due BC10-76 – 5th due BC10-77 – 4th due BC10-80-2 – 3rd due BCCannot be an ABC
Resources Unit Leader Assignment
Assigned on 2nd or greater alarms10-60 – 6th BC10-76 – 3rd BC on 2nd Alarm10-77 – 1st BC on 2nd Alarmcan be an ABC
10-80-1 BC Assignments
1st BC – Operations Section Chief2nd BC – Site Access Control Leader
10-80-2
3rd BC – Safety Officer 4th BC – Planning Sections Chief5th BC – Haz-Mat Branch Staging Manager
10-80-3 No more BC’s assigned10-80-4
No more BC’s assigned1 BC as part of a Mass Decon Task Force
10-80-1 BC Assignments
1st BC – Operations Section Chief2nd BC – Site Access Control Leader
10-80-2
3rd BC – Safety Officer 4th BC – Planning Sections Chief5th BC – Haz-Mat Branch Staging Manager
10-80-3 No more BC’s assigned10-80-4
No more BC’s assigned1 BC as part of a Mass Decon Task Force
10-66 BC Assignment First and second BC positions may already be filled. The 2 BC’s that came with the 10-66 are available to be reassigned.
1st BC –Fast Group Supervisor2nd BC – FF Locator OfficerIf the next higher alarm is a 2nd than – 3rd BC – Staging Area Manager
When is a BC special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of Resources Unit Leader?
At 2nd and greater alarms and 10-60 incidents.
What is the primary consideration at PCB incidents
the safety of civilians and fire personnel
If any of the names appearing in section 4 are shown, the “PCB level(PPM)” column will be …
blank since these dielectric fluids contains PCB inamounts in the hundreds of thousands PPM PCB.
Regarding PCB what is the Proper extinguishing methods to be used according to the properties of theinvolved materials?
A. Fog or foam for flammable liquids.B. Water for structural members.
Members exposed or possibly exposed To PCB’s shall
A. Shall be confined to a designated area until decontaminated.B. Shall be decontaminated along with their equipment as outlined in HMO2.C. Shall be examined by a Medical Officer.
The best way to identify M2 cars is
the orange stripe on each side of the car and pantograph on the roof of the “A” car. there will be a PCB containingtransformer in every car which will have attached to it the EPA approved label.
Brownstone two floors of fire
extra engine and ladder
Brownstone heavy fire in the cellar and basement
second alarm
When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, (taxpayer)
special call an extra engine and ladder.
Regarding Taxpayers, extension to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar
Transmit a second alarm.
Regarding Non fireproof MD’s, If two floors are involved, or at extensive cockloft fires,
it will generally be necessary to transmit a 2nd alarm.
For a fire on two floors in a OLT or NLT …
Special call extra engine and truck progress not made on at least one floor, transmit a second alarm.
When would a second Post Radio be located at the Fire Sector Supervisior location on a 10-76.
When an Attach Chief is assigned to the Fire Sector. The 2nd Post Radio is set to channel 1.
The major firefighting problem in Fire-Resistive Construction is …
The Central Air Conditioning System
What do Fire Dampers stop …
flame spread but does not stop the spread of smoke
During any fire in a modern building the IC should order the bldg management to …
shut the off the central air system serving the living spaces and public hallways.
FF cannot extinguish fires over how many square feet?
5000
What is the major firefighting problem in Non-Combustible/Limited Combustible Construction?
the flat, steel deck roof covering hat can ignite during a fire
Regarding non-combustible/limited combustible construction, as soon as the fire is darkened down what should a FF do
check the roof covering above the the fluted metal deck for fire extension. As heat may have conducted thru the metal and ignited the combustible roof covering.
Regarding non-combustible/limited combustible construction, as soon as the fire is extinguished what should a FF do?
The IC should order a company to the roof to check the the combustible asphalt roof covering
What is the major collapse problem in non-Combustible/Limited Combustible Construction?
roof cave in from the use of open web steel bar joist. The collapsing material is the UNprotected open web bar joist.
What is the main advantage of the lightweight steel roof support
the non combustibility, the bar joist does not add fuel to the fire.
Metal roofs are not designed to support FF’s during a fire, what type of bldg prohibits open bar joist construction?
Hi Rise commercial bldgs since 9/11.
What is the major fire problem in Ordinary “Brick & Joist” Construction?
the fire and smoke spread throughout concealed spaces.
Regarding Brick and Joist bldgs what two tactics does Dunn suggest?
- As soon as possible after a fire is extinguished, a FF must be directed to open the ceiling above the fire & nearby wall to examine for fire spread within concealed spaces.2. If fire is discovered in a concealed space, the cockloft space above the top floor must be checked for fire before leaving the scene.
What is The major fire problem in Heavy Timber Construction
The large wooden interior timber framework.
The major firefighting problem in Wood-Frame Construction is
the combustible outside wooden walls.
The major collapse hazard in Wood-Frame Construction is
the combustible bearing walls composed of 2 x 4 inch studs.
There are three ways a masonry exterior building wall can collapse:the most common type of masonry wall failure at fires is
90-degree angle, curtain fall, inward-outward 90-degree angle is the most common.
What is the priority order for the use of PPV:
Pressurizing he attack stairwell Pressurizing the evacuation stairwell Venting the Public hallways for smoke and CO
Timber is wood construction larger than
2x4 but not large enough to be considered heavy time or mill construction. Dunn Brkdwn pg 41
Mill lofts construction feature, wooden columns are how large?
6 – 10 inches in diameter and topped with iron caps. Lofts 5.3.2
Square columns in lofts are used where?
On lower floors and are 20% stronger than round ones of equal dimension. Lofts 5.3.2
Some Mill “hybrid” buildings have what type of columns?
Protected cast-iron columns
Timber Truss Roof can be built in what shapes?
Inclined Plan truss (Gable shape)Parallel Chord Truss (Flat)Bowstring Truss – most common
When is the command channel implemented?
10-60 10-66 10-763rd alarm or greater10-77 and more than one sector is established. {On a regular 77, only one sector is established, the Fire Sector.}Complex Operations as per the ICComm Man 11 7.3.2
When are Command Channel training drills held?
May and November. At 2nd alarms, all large scale drills and discussed at Division Conferences.
Tactical Supervisors that operate on the Tactical Channel are: Comm. Man 11 7.3.5.B
Sector Supervisors and or Branch Director (DC) Fire Floor, Floor Above, Roof Sector, Exposure Sectors, Group Supervisors, Search and Rescue Group Supervisor, Collapse Group SupervisorSafety Officer, Resource Unit Leader
Which Chiefs operate on the Command Channel?
Officers assigned to Planning Chief, Staging Area Manager, Air Recon
No member shall operate on other than the primary Tactical Channel with authorization of?
The IC or the Resource Unit Leader.
When does the Hi Rise Unit respond?
Any second alarm in conjunction with a 10-77.10-76 and greaterAny underground subway incident that is a 7-5 or greater.Special called
Who authorizes Agency data code 9111?
The Chief of Operations, Used for preparedness work, or emergency response.4Q Update, AUC 159, Add 5, 1.11
When the Fire Saftey Director is not present, and there is less than 100 above/below and less than 500 people in entire bldg, who is that person?
Building Evacuation Supervisor (Glossary)
Regarding plenums, core construction and fire towers for pre 1945 Hi-Rise:
Plenums generally not foundCore construction NOT used38 – 68 All bldgs required to have fire tower.Some prior to 38 have fire tower
Regarding fire towers and Hi-Rise 45 – 68
Fire towers were required in all of these bldgs.
Regarding fire towers and core construction for Hi-Rise after 1968:
NO fire towers and core construction used extensively.
Fusible links have a temperature rating of ___ above the maximum temperature that would normally be found with the system
50 F
Activation of any detector installed in an HVAC system shall stop the air supply?
Into and the return from the affected floor only. Manual pull station sounds alarm on fire floor and floor above
Third Stage pumping what gpm at what psi
3rd stage 500 gpm @ 700 psi 357
Where is the CFRD engine and FAST unit assigned to on a 10-76?
They are both assigned to the Fire Sector Supervisor
Where does the CFRD engine and FAST unit report into on a 10-77?
They will report into the Incident Commander. The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall beASSIGNED to the Fire Sector when the fire is above the sixth floor. They can be staged on the floor below the fire floor, ready for rapid deployment. At lower floor fires (sixth floor or below) the position of the FAST Unit and the CFR Engine will be determined by the IC.
What channel does the Forward Staging Area Manager operate on?
The command channel, aide monitors the primary tac.
Who does the Fwd Staging area provide support to?
The Fire Sector/Branch and the SAE Group
Regarding the 10-77 signal the terms “due” and “arrives” are used. Which Chief is referred to as being “due” rather than “arrives”?
The 4th due Chief is the safety Chief. An ABC cannot be a Safety Chief. All other Chiefs are assigned as they arrive.The 5th due Chief on a 10-76 is the Safety Coordinator.
The Lobby Control Unit will operate on what channel?
The Tactical Channel.
Who will notify theFAST Truck when additional communication channels are use?
The IC must notify the FAST Truck. Not the Dispatcher.
What other special unit shall the IC special call, when the ARCS is activiated?
The Field Comm Satellite Unit.
If the height of the fire floor requires pressure in excess of 250 psi,whomust ensure safety zones are marked off and controlled?
The High Pressure Pumping Group Supervisor.
The Lobby Control Unit will operate on what channel?
The Tactical Channel.
The operation, shut down or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of?
The IC or Operation Section Chief. The operation of bldg systems must be done with the assistance of bldg personnel.
When is a post fire analysis conducted?
A member is killed An explosion, back draft or BLEVE occurs A structural failure occurs where a FF was injured A large loss caused by fire
What is a dwarf partition wall? Dunn ch. 21
These walls extend only to the underside of the ceiling and do not stop or limit fire spread above the ceiling.
According to Dunn what is the most important strategy and tactical consideration at a fire?
Water supply and pressure
According to Brannigan, what are two examples of Cold Drawn Steel and what temp does it fail?
Cables used to brace failing buildings or tendons used in tensioned concrete. 800 F.
According to Brannigan, what happens as the length of a beam increases?
The beams load carrying capacity decreases proportionately. A 12’ beam can carry ½ the load of a 6’ beam.
According to Brannigan, regarding width, when another 2x4 is laid alongside a similar 2x4 what happens to the carrying capacity?
It is increased by a factor of 2
According to Branningan, regarding depth, what is the difference between a 2x8 beam and a 2x4 beam?
A 2x8 beam is twice as deep as a 2x4 beam. The 2x8 has a carrying capacity increased by the square of two or 4 times the carrying capacity of the 2x4.
FACT: A report missing a member’s signature and/or narrative is not a reason to return for clarification. Completed reports may be missing a member’s signature and/or narrative.
FACT: Reports listed as “Not Completed” are those reports that have been initiated by the Supervisor, but are lacking complete information. No action by the Reviewer is required at this time.
Regarding Hybrid vehicles most, highvoltage cables are color-coded … and SOME are color coded …
most orange some blue
Many hybrid vehicles use a keyless start system. Make sure the ignition is OFF and the key or key fob is at least
15 feet away from the vehicle.
As a BC with a reserve apparatus in your battalion, a Report documenting the loss of equipment on the reserve would come from the … and the lost property report would come from ….
Report to Chief of Department would come from the Officer housing the reserve documenting the missing items and circumstances of the loss. The lost property report would come from the officer of the reserve apparatus.
Deactivation of transformers shall be performed only by AUC 266 6.4.2
Con Edison Personnel orEngineering Personnel of the .premises familiar with procedure.
When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, Taxpayers 5.7.4
special call an extra engine and ladder
Extension to the cockloft, adjoiningoccupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar of a taxpayer ..
Transmit a second alarm
What are the most common types of wood construction used for sloping roofs?
Timber Truss, Plank and beam and rafter construction.
Which wooden roof construction has the largest unsupported roof deck?
The truss roof, followed by the plank and beam.
Hip roofs have how many primary structural members?
9 total. 4 Bearing walls (NEW INFO) one ridge rafter and 4 hip rafters
A canopy is _________ dangerous than a marquee?
More. The most dangerous type of canopy is a metal or wood shed suspended over a truck loading area.
At each elevator landing, the activation of smoke detector, temperature this device AND a sprinkler water flow alarm shall:
- Recall the elevators.2. Sound the fire alarm signal on the FIRE FLOOR AND FLOOR ABOVE.3. Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the Fire Department 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 assignedlocation of the fire safety director.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.
Greater alarm (engines or ladder) or special called (engines or ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company shall report to the
ICP in the lobby or if staffed, the Lobby Control Unit. Upon the establishment of a Staging Area outside the building, units will report into the Staging Area.
Units without specific orders to the contrary shall bring SCBAs, rolled up lengthsand spare SCBA cylinders to
the lobby area. If not required for their specific use, such equipment will be added to Forward Staging Area supply
Who will activate the Building ARCS? How?
1st arriving Ladder Company. At fire command station with 1620 key or on off switch.
If the FDNY vehicle cross band repeater fails to operate or is not available, theIncident Commander should attempt
Post Radio to Post Radio communications
If post radio to post radio communication fail after the repeater has failed what is the next step?
Direct a member to a Battalion vehicle in order to contact the Fire Sector/Branch on the 40 watt FDNY mobile UHF radio to relay messages.Designate a member with a Post radio to take a position outside the building to relay messages.If all Post radio options fail to provide a viable communications link, then utilize the ARCS as follows to establish a Command Channel:1. If building is equipped with a duplex UHF radio repeater system,designate a member to contact all established Posts (Fire Sector/Branch,SAE Group, Forward SA) to set a HT to Channels 11 or 12 and use thebuilding duplex UHF radio repeater system as the Command Channel or2. Use the in-house proprietary radio channel as the Command Channel.If Post to Post radio communication is viable, the ARCS should still be established asa backup
The operation, shut down or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of?
The IC or Operation Section Chief. The operation of bldg systems must be done with the assistance of bldg personnel.
When is the Air Support Plan activated?
Air Support Plan is for the ARC.Doubtful second alarm 10-76 0r 7710 – 60All doubtful third alarms.
When is the Air Rescue Plan for Hi-Rise structures put into Alert Phase?
Doubtful third alarm associated with a 10 – 76 or 77. No movement of HRRC or HRRT at this time.
HRRC obtains what info from the IC thru the dispatcher while responding to the mobilization point?
Progress ReportId attack and evacuation stairsId stairs that lead to the roof
Who operates on the TAC U channel, ch 13?
The HRRC, HRRT’s and PD ESU
What is a dwarf partition wall? Dunn ch. 21
These walls extend only to the underside of the ceiling and do not stop or limit fire spread above the ceiling.
When is a post fire analysis conducted?
A member is killedAn explosion, back draft or BLEVE occursA structural failure occurs where a FF was injuredA large loss caused by fire
According to Dunn what is the most important strategy and tactical consideration at a fire?
Water supply and pressure
According to Brannigan, what are two examples of Cold Drawn Steel and what temp does it fail?
Cables used to brace failing buildings or tendons used in tensioned concrete. 800 F.
According to Brannigan, what happens as the length of a beam increases?
The beams load carrying capacity decreases proportionately. A 12’ beam can carry ½ the load of a 6’ beam.
According to Brannigan, regarding width, when another 2x4 is laid alongside a similar 2x4 what happens to the carrying capacity?
It is increased by a factor of 2
According to Branningan, regarding depth, what is the difference between a 2x8 beam and a 2x4 beam?
A 2x8 beam is twice as deep as a 2x4 beam. The 2x8 has a carrying capacity increased by the square of two or 4 times the carrying capacity of the 2x4.
Can the HT recorder system record all HT channel?
NO, Channel 9 is not recorded. It is a digital channel.
Can a Battalion vehicle be left unattended and still running?
Yes, All battalion vehicles are equipped with a “Secure Idle System.” Battalion vehicles must be left running at fire and emergency operations to ensure Battalion Recorders continue to function for the duration of the incident.
Is the Cross Band Repeater installed in all Battalion vehicles?
NO, Some Battalion vehicles.
Where is the RCO during an Emergency Roll Call?
The RCO and the member assisting and filling out the pre-printed form, should be in an area away from the Command Post.
According to Dunn, the light weight metal grid system with removalable panels of a suspended ceiling presents what type of hazard?
An entanglement hazard.
According to Branningan, in a brick bearing wall, headers can be seen usually every _____ row.
7th row.
When is a 2 1/2 used at a PD?
Consider stretching a 2½ inch hoseline for a faster knock down, greater reach of stream, increased volume of water and increased exposure protection. Note: A 2½ inch hoseline shall also be considered when encountering a wind impacted fire.
DUTIES OF FIRST ALARM UNITS AT A BUILDING Collapse Engine Company Responsibilities In order of highest to least priority, first alarm engine companies are to:
Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris. Protect exposures. Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse. At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 2½” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation. In addition, a 3½” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving tower ladder. At a suspected terrorist event, 2½” hoselines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blasts set to injure emergency responders.
Which Engine Company arriving on the first alarm at a collapse should ensure a 3 1/2 supply line is stretched to the 1st TL?
2nd Engine Same as fire in Cellar at a Taxpayer.
At bldg collapse, who would you expect to be Assisting in the removal of lightly buried victims.
7.4 Third and Subsequent Arriving Engines
Bldg Collapse 1st Ladder, does what type of void search?
Visually search accessible voids - DO NOT cut, lift or remove load bearing members. Call and listen.
Building Collapse 10-60 8.3 The first arriving Deputy Chief becomes the Incident Commander and the first arriving Battalion Chief can be reassigned …
as the Planning Section Chief.
Regarding building collapse At construction or demolition sites, seek out the _______ for information about previous conditions. Regarding the use of wood forms for support of concrete - buildings under construction, who could state when concrete was exactly poured? SB 66 According to Dunn, who is consulted to determine the structural stability of the formwork?
FFP Collpase = the Site Safety Manager or Construction Manager SB 66 = a construction engineer, building superintendent or concrete foreman he states exactly the time that the concrete was poured, arriving unitsshould assume that it was sometime within the prior 24 hours. Dunn = The construction shoring foreman.
According to Dunn, where should an observer be positioned at a building collapse?
At the point of the shoring to monitor the structural member continuously for further movement. pg 98 breakdown
Notebooks are kept for ONE year. Reading list is continued for THREE years. Notebook is reviewed by member weekly, OOD each tour member works, Co Cmdr monthly, Chiefs during drill visits. notebook in company office. lost / destroyed notebook = letterhead to Division.
Reading Schedule when member reads = initial and date OOD when member drills on Co Cmdr once a month Chiefs = no mention of reading schedule
Foam Stretch largest available hose to the cannon. Under no condition should hose less than ___” be used to supply the Foam Cannon. Stretch _____ hose from the Foam Carrier to the Portable Reservoir. Secure the hose to the top of the reservoir. The _____________ shall order the delivery of foam concentrate to the Portable Reservoir and _____ will order water started. The Cannon on an eductor setting of 3 will use 35 gallons of concentrate to produce 970 gallons of solution per minute. A 1000-gallon booster tank will last about 30 minutes educting at an approximate 3% solution.
2 1/2 to suppy foam cannon 1 3/4 foam carrier to portable reservoir Chief in Command, Chief
An MV-104 shall be prepared for which situations?
It is completed within 10 days. It is the express responsiblility of the vehicle operator. An Accident resulting in a death or personal injury. Total of $1000 or more to the property of any one person. Value of damage cannont be estimated.
Regarding entering the tracks from the Light Train, who will notify FD Units that the power is confirmed off?
The Transit Authority will notify the FD Unit on the Light Train directly and the Chief thru FD Dispatcher. Add 7, 2.3
Regarding fire in the track area, where should other members acting as safety people be stationed?
onthe platform where the benchwall is located, and also on the opposite platform. 5.4.2
Regaring contact shoes of subway cars, if any contact shoe is on the third rai, what is energized?
All the contact shoes of THAT CAR will be energized. 8.2
Regarding energized electrical equipment is water applied to equipement that has been involved in fire?
The purpose of applying water streams to exposed electrical components is to prevent collateral damage to the surrounding equipment. Electrical equipment that is or has been involved in fire has no useful value and is replaced by Con Edison. Handlines shall never be used.
Who can authorize the use of water streams at a Con Ed Generating facilities?
This decision can only be made by aChief Officer above the rank of Deputy Chief (or a Deputy Chief operating as Car 421 orCar 422) in consultation with the Con Edison White Hat at the scene.
What are the minimum safe operating distances for applying water on energized or de-energized electrical components: __ feet on live 138 kV electrical components for 30° or greater FOG streams. __ feet on live 138 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog feet on live 138 kV electrical components for all STRAIGHT or SOLID streams and streams less than 30° fog. This distance is equal to approximately (1½) lengths of hose. __feet on live 345 kV electrical components for 30° or greater fog streams __ feet on live 345 kV electrical components for all straight or solid streams and streams less than 30° fog.
15 feet on live 138 kV FOG stream 75 feet on 138 kV solid stream 25 feet on 345 kV FOG stream 125 feet on 345 kC solid stream
Can the AquaStream fog nozzle be used for Con Ed energized electrical equipment?
NO,The Aquastream Master Stream Nozzle carried by all Aerial Ladder and EngineCompanies is factory pre-set to a fog stream pattern of 130 degrees. This nozzle shall notbe used because it does not provide enough stream penetration to allow for maintainingsafe operating distances.
At least one tower ladder shall be special called to EVERY major collapse.
Not every collapse.
According to Dunn, the light weight metal grid system with removalable panels of a suspended ceiling presents what type of hazard?
An entanglement hazard.
According to Branningan, in a brick bearing wall, headers can be seen usually every _____ row.
7th row.
When is a 2 1/2 used at a PD?
Consider stretching a 2½ inch hoseline for a faster knock down, greater reach of stream, increased volume of water and increased exposure protection. Note: A 2½ inch hoseline shall also be considered when encountering a wind impacted fire.
DUTIES OF FIRST ALARM UNITS AT A BUILDING Collapse Engine Company Responsibilities In order of highest to least priority, first alarm engine companies are to:
Extinguish active fire in the affected building and surrounding debris. Protect exposures. Extinguish burning vehicles within the vicinity of the collapse. At scenes where there is no active fire, stretch and charge precautionary 2½” lines in sufficient number and length to cover the entire operation. In addition, a 3½” line shall be stretched and charged to supply the first arriving tower ladder. At a suspected terrorist event, 2½” hoselines should be located between two apparatus, or other substantial shielding, to protect personnel from secondary blasts set to injure emergency responders.
Which Engine Company arriving on the first alarm at a collapse should ensure a 3 1/2 supply line is stretched to the 1st TL?
2nd Engine Same as fire in Cellar at a Taxpayer.
At bldg collapse, who would you expect to be Assisting in the removal of lightly buried victims.
7.4 Third and Subsequent Arriving Engines
Bldg Collapse 1st Ladder, does what type of void search?
Visually search accessible voids - DO NOT cut, lift or remove load bearing members. Call and listen.
Building Collapse 10-60 8.3 The first arriving Deputy Chief becomes the Incident Commander and the first arriving Battalion Chief can be reassigned …
as the Planning Section Chief.
Regarding building collapse At construction or demolition sites, seek out the _______ for information about previous conditions. Regarding the use of wood forms for support of concrete - buildings under construction, who could state when concrete was exactly poured? SB 66 According to Dunn, who is consulted to determine the structural stability of the formwork?
FFP Collpase = the Site Safety Manager or Construction Manager SB 66 = a construction engineer, building superintendent or concrete foreman he states exactly the time that the concrete was poured, arriving unitsshould assume that it was sometime within the prior 24 hours. Dunn = The construction shoring foreman.
According to Dunn, where should an observer be positioned at a building collapse?
At the point of the shoring to monitor the structural member continuously for further movement. pg 98 breakdown
Notebooks are kept for ONE year. Reading list is continued for THREE years. Notebook is reviewed by member weekly, OOD each tour member works, Co Cmdr monthly, Chiefs during drill visits. notebook in company office. lost / destroyed notebook = letterhead to Division.
Reading Schedule when member reads = initial and date OOD when member drills on Co Cmdr once a month Chiefs = no mention of reading schedule
Foam Stretch largest available hose to the cannon. Under no condition should hose less than ___” be used to supply the Foam Cannon. Stretch _____ hose from the Foam Carrier to the Portable Reservoir. Secure the hose to the top of the reservoir. The _____________ shall order the delivery of foam concentrate to the Portable Reservoir and _____ will order water started. The Cannon on an eductor setting of 3 will use 35 gallons of concentrate to produce 970 gallons of solution per minute. A 1000-gallon booster tank will last about 30 minutes educting at an approximate 3% solution.
2 1/2 to suppy foam cannon 1 3/4 foam carrier to portable reservoir Chief in Command, Chief
An MV-104 shall be prepared for which situations?
It is completed within 10 days. It is the express responsiblility of the vehicle operator. An Accident resulting in a death or personal injury. Total of $1000 or more to the property of any one person. Value of damage cannont be estimated.
Regarding entering the tracks from the Light Train, who will notify FD Units that the power is confirmed off?
The Transit Authority will notify the FD Unit on the Light Train directly and the Chief thru FD Dispatcher. Add 7, 2.3
Regarding fire in the track area, where should other members acting as safety people be stationed?
onthe platform where the benchwall is located, and also on the opposite platform. 5.4.2
Regaring contact shoes of subway cars, if any contact shoe is on the third rai, what is energized?
All the contact shoes of THAT CAR will be energized. 8.2
Regarding energized electrical equipment is water applied to equipement that has been involved in fire?
The purpose of applying water streams to exposed electrical components is to prevent collateral damage to the surrounding equipment. Electrical equipment that is or has been involved in fire has no useful value and is replaced by Con Edison. Handlines shall never be used.
