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1
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Basic compliment of tools in a standpipe kit:

Engine Operations Section 9.4.1

A 
“CAPSONG”
	Chocks
	Adapter
	Pipe wrench (minimum 18”)
	Spanners
	Operating Wheel for outlet
	Nozzle (2 ½ ” Controlling)
	Gauge (Pressure)
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During Water pressure emergencies and after completing assigned patrol duties, fax the following info to the battalion:

A 
“LOSS”
Low water pressure in area
Opened hydrants (# of)
Shut down Hydrants (# of)
Spray caps placed (# of)
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Do not resuscitate victim if:

A 
“LORD”
Lividity (Dependent)
Obvious Death
Rigor Mortis
Decomposition/DNR (Valid)
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Info that must be provided when requesting ambulance and initial assessment is completed:

A 
“PAR 3C’s”
Pulse Rate
Age
Respiration Rate
Cups status
CPR initiated
Chief Complaint
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6 Bags carried by CFR-D companies at all times:

A 
“STOP ED”
Suction
Trauma adult
Oxygen
Pediatric trauma
Extrication—bag is secured on backboard
Defibrillator
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Verbal report given to EMS when they arrive:

CFR Manual Ch. 5 Section 1.4

A

“PVC”
Patient assessment
Vital signs
Care given by us

  • All documented on PCR
  • If PCR is finished give part 3 to EMS
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Riding list to include CFR-D assignments:

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“ABCDE”
Airway-stabilize spine/ventilate if Cardiac
Boss-Supervision/scene safety.
Checker-Patient assessment/performs hands on care/cardiac starts compressions.
Defib, Documenter-Completes PCR/hooks up and operates Defib if cardiac.
Equipment-member stays at rig until additional equipment is needed if 5 man engine.

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8
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Criteria for a unstable patient:

CFR-D Man. Ch. 2 section 3.14

A

“DRUG”

Difficulty Breathing
Responsive but unable to follow commands
Unresponsive
General poor impression

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9
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What Info do you give to Dispatcher if no owner is available after Car Fire?Regs.
11.3.15 D

A 
“MMLL”
Make
Model
License #
Location
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10
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Actions by the 1st Engine Officer to protect occupants:

Ch. 4 Engine Op’s sec. 4.2.3

A 
“HVAC I”
Hoseline between fire & occupants
Ventilate away from the occupants
Assurances to occupants (verbal instructions)
Close doors
Inform incoming units
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Decisions that may be delegated from the Engine Officer to the nozzle team:
Ch. 5 Engine Op’s. sec. 5.1.26

A 
“DECALS”
Direction of stream (after initial)
Emergency opening of nozzle
Crackdown nozzle to gain control
Advancement rate
Line-calling for more
Sweeping floor with the stream
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Each length of hose couplings are marked as follows:

Engine Op.’s Ch. 7 sec. 7.3

A

Marriage Date for Females, Creates Remorse for Males

Manufacturer and Date of issuance to unit-Female coupling.
Company and Registry numbers-Male coupling.

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1-3/4” Hose use inappropriate when:

Ch. 7 Engine Op’s. sec. 7.6.3

A

“DALLAS”
Defensive-Purely
Advanced Fire on Arrival
Lg. Volume of water/Cool superheated Area
Lg. Body of Fire/Lg. Uncompartmented Area
Area/Fire Size Undetermined
Standpipe Operations (sec. 7.6.6)

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14
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Akron N.Y.er Multiversal P.S.I at tips so that multiversal is not operating in excess of 800 g.p.m.

A

“10-75”
10=100 psi with 1 ¼ ” Tip
7=70 psi with 1 ½ ” Tip
5=50 psi with 2” Tip

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15
Q

2nd Due Truck Officer needs to consider before going above:

A 
“LLLOVVD”
Life Hazard
Line status
Location of Fire
Occupancy
Volume of Fire
Ventilation
Door of Fire Apt./Control
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16
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If Contact Cannot Be Made With Company Officer Contact in the following order:

A

“CIA”
Company Chauffeur
Incident Commander
Any other H.T. equipped Member

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17
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OVM’s Decision to leave Victim trapped in the rear to help with LSR on roof:

A 
“LIES”
Location of fire
Fire/Smoke condition in the Immediate vicinity of the victim
Emotional state of the victim
Severity of fire
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18
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Carrying Portable Ladder Through Bldg.:

A

“BBB”
Butt
Back to
Bldg.

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19
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1st due roofman at F.P.M.D. fires notifies officer of:

A 
“FACT”
Fire location
Apartment layout
Conditions Found
Trapped occupants
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20
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Subway Relay

A 
“CORE-T”
Chauffeur 50 yards from stairs
OVM 50 yards from man
Roof 50 yards from stairs
Engine Officer 100 yards from man
Truck officer to fire
Additional members every 100 yards as needed
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21
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Fires in occupied or vacant Bldg.’s Order of priorities:

A 
“LECE”
Life
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment
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22
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3rd Due Ladder report to lobby command post after examining the floor above:Hi-rise Office Bldg.

A 
“SHEEP”
Smoke conditions
Heat conditions
Evacuation status
Extension of fire
Presence of access stairs-down to fire floor or upward
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23
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Equipment required to hoist a portable ladder to the roof of Bldg.

A 
“BULLE”
Belt (life)
Utility Rope
Ladder
Ladder roller
Entry tools
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24
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Equipment required at the roof to raise a portable ladder:

A 
“LUBE”
Ladder roller
Utility rope
Belt (life)
Entry tools
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Hoseline to the roof equipment to bring:

A 
“BUTH”
Belt (life)
Utility rope-Rolling hitch used
Two way gate
Hose roller
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Ladder Co. ordered to the roof of the adjacent, adjoining or fire Bldg. must bring:

A 
“HULL”
Hose roller
Utility rope	
Life saving rope
Life belt
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27
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Exterior inspection by members of all sides of Bldg. to report:

A 
“PUFS”
Persons in distress
Unusual conditions
Fire conditions
Smoke conditions
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28
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When nextel phones are activated the following guidelines are mandatory:

A 
“IC-IC-I”
I.C. notified & approves use
Continue to monitor H.T channels
Information Communicated to operating units
Impossible communications on H.T.’s
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29
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Info the roof F.F. should relay to the O.I.C. at taxpayers:

FFP Taxpayers sec. 8.1.11

A

“ABCDEF”
Area of Bldg. (size & shape)
Brick division walls (fire walls) 3-4 hr. rating
Cockloft conditions, Construction of roof
Deviations, signs or heavy equipment on roof
Exposure problems (sides & rear)
Fire or smoke (location & volume)

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30
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When changing belt on partner saw, check size of bolt holding belt pulley to know what belt to use:

A

“ ¾ pay is a Victory” “Grit your teeth if you get ½ pay”

¾” bolt-use thin smooth V shaped belt.

½” bolt-use wide belt with teeth.

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31
Q

Emergency tree cutting operations:

AUC 301 sec.’s 3.3 & 3.4

A 
“FORE”
First aid
Obstructing entrance to Bldg.
Rescue trapped person
Emergency lane on roadway
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32
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Standard pattern of attack at Taxpayer:

A 
“Fat Vinny Pulls Out”
Forcible entry
Ventilation
Pull ceilings
Operate hoseline
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33
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Collapse consideration in taxpayer given to:

A

“I-beams Come Down”
Intensity of fire
Type of Construction
Duration structural members are burning

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34
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I-beams absorb heat from fire depending on:

A

“MET”
Mass (weight/size) of beam
Extent of fire
Temperature of fire

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35
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Factors that would preclude the descent of the 1st hoseline down interior stairs:
Private Dwellings Sec. 2.7

A 
“HISS”
High Heat at top of stairs
Immediate availability of 2nd line
Stability of stairs questionable
Serious fire condition
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36
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I.C. should consider exterior hoseline into cellar window for quick knockdown when unable to:
Private Dwellings Sec. 2.6

A 
“GALA”
Gain entry
Advance hoseline
Locate cellar entrance
Advanced cellar fire
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37
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Stretching hoseline thru side door of P.D. down to the cellar via interior stairs should only be attempted when:
Private Dwellings Sec. 2.7

A

“DIRT”
Side door leads Directly to cellar & 1st floor
Integrity of the 1st floor is not endangered
Room on the side of the house to position the line
Time required is weighed against potential fire growth **The decision to reposition the 1st hoseline can only be made by a Chief Officer.

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38
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1st Arriving Officer at Vacant Bldg. Fires must make determination of Interior or Exterior Attack:
Vacant Bldg.’s Section 1.4.1

A

“LEANS”
Location & extent of Fire
Exposure problems
Any known or indicated presence of Life in the Bldg.
Number of Units responding on the INITIAL Alarm
Structural stability of the vacant bldg. will be the Most important aspect in determining the initial attack strategy.

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39
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Aerial Ladder given preference at Vacant Bldg.’s when:

FFP Vacant Bldg.’s

A

“PIPE”

Prior experience of squatters present
Info on scene of squatters present
Partially vacant Bldg.
Execution or Expedition of task requires 100 ft. ladder

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40
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At the start of each tour, all nozzles inspected and examined to insure:
Ch. 2 Engine Op’s. sec 2.8.4

A

“inspect The Hose With Fog Control”
Type of nozzle/tip
Hand fastened to hoseline
Washer in female couplings & tip not dried or cracked
Fog nozzle not clogged & in the straight stream position (rotated to right)
Control handles & shut offs operate freely & maintained in the closed position

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41
Q

Conditions that exclude hose from the hose test:

A 
“GO BMW CAR”
Gasket broken/dried/cracked
Out of round coupling
Burnt
Mildew
Worn hose jacket
Coupling damaged 
Abrasions
Rot
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42
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Advantages of In-line pumping:

A 
“FEELS ECC”
Fast water on fire
Equipment closer
Exterior stream use
Lower pressures
Shorter stretches
ECC closer to help
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43
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Disadvantages of In-line pumping:

A

“Damage W AT C H”
Damage to rig from debris
Water supply is limited to supply line/hydrant
Aerial/Tower ladders blocked out by pumper
Full pumper Capacity may not be attained
May be blocked out from next Hydrant if 1st OOS

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44
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Notifications if water loss by any member:

Engine Op.’s Ch. 12 sec. 2.1 & sec. 3.3

A

“IC FIRE ABOVE”
Incident Commander
Fire floor-members/units
Above-Units on floor above
This transmission shall be preceded by an “URGENT” on the handie talkie.
Note: The engine officer shall ensure that the fire is confined by closing a door and/or all members are moved to a safe area of refuge if necessary

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45
Q

4 stretches chauffeur needs to know:

A 
“BIRD”
Back stretch
In-line pumping
Relay
Draft
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46
Q

Hose inventory to be kept in quarters/rig:

A

“10-20-30”
10 –3 ½ ” hose
20 –1 ¾ ” hose
30 –2 ½ ” hose

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47
Q

Immediate supervision of officer with members:

A

“SH-SH”
Sight of Officer
Hearing of Officer

Searchline with Officer
Hoseline with Officer

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48
Q

Fire growth is dependent on:

Ch. 4 Engine Op’s. sec 4.6.2

A 
“COSI”
Combustible Content (fuel load)
Oxygen supply (ventilation openings)
Size of room
Insulation of room
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49
Q

CIMS Manual FDNY primary agency single command at:

A

“ABC FEEDS”
Auto extrication-1st to arrive before PD
Boats in distress-1st to arrive before PD
Confined space

Fire
Elevators
Entrapment/impalement
Downed Trees
Structural collapse
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Q

FDNY Core competenciesCIMS Manual:

A 
“FEMSLAM”
Fire Suppression
Evacuation of structures
Medical Care (pre-hospital)
Search & Rescue
Life Safety at CBRN/Hazmat
Arson investigation
Mass Decon at CBRN/Hazmat
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51
Q

ICS Difference between Strike team and Task Force:

ICS Manual Ch. 1 Sec. 4.3.1 C

A

“SS-TT”
Strike team-Combo of the Same kind/type of resources

Task force-Any combo of resources put together for a Temporary assignment

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52
Q

ICS IC can implement a command staff of:

ICS Manual Ch. 1 Sec. 4.1.7

A

“SIL”
Safety Officer
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer

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53
Q

5 Main functions of ICS:

ICS Manual Ch. 1 Sec. 3.3.2

A 
“C-FLOP”
Command
Finance/admin.
Logistics
Operations
Planning
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54
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The following equipment shall be carried in every elevator car by the Lobby Control Unit:
ICS ch. 2 Add. 4 sec 5.1

A 
“CHEESES”
Clipboard
Handie Talkie
Elevator Keys
Elevator control Sheet
Spare cylinder
Entry Tools
Search Rope
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55
Q

Procedure to manage life hazard at radiological emergency:

A 
“ICE-DE”
Isolate
Contain
Evacuate
Decon
Emergency Medical Care
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56
Q

Fireboat Valve Wheel Colors:

A 
Light Blue-Green-Yellow-Red-Orange-Black-Brown
Light blue-Fresh water
Green-Salt water
Yellow-Lube oil
Red-Fuel oil
Orange-Air
Black-Steam
Brown-Foam
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57
Q

Hydrant Disc Colors:

Engine Op.’s Ch. 6 sec. 6.5

A

WHITE—YELLOW—BLUE
White-Out of service/Hydrant or Siamese
Yellow-Frozen/Hydrant only
Blue-Partially Out of service or automatic system will operate only if supplied by F.D./Siamese only

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58
Q

Color Bands on Foam Containers:

A 
ALCOHOL—HI-EX—AFFF—FLUOROPROTEIN
Alcohol-Green
Hi-Ex-Yellow
AFFF-Black
Fluoroprotein-Brown
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59
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Siamese Connections Colors:

Engine Op.’s Ch. 9 sec. 9.3.2 & Ch. 10 sec. 10.3.1

A

Standpipe-Auto sprinkler-Non auto Sprinkler-Sprinkler/Standpipe Combo

Standpipe-Red
Auto sprinkler-Green
Non Auto Sprinkler-Aluminum
Sprinkler/Standpipe Combo-Yellow

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60
Q

Tillerman Signals to Chauffeur“BUZZES”

A

1—2—3—”WORDS/SYLLABLES”

1 Buzz—Stop (1 word)
2 Buzzes—Ready (2 syllables)
3 Buzzes—Back it up (3 words)

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Q

In-Line Pumping Signals“BUZZES”

A

1—2—3—”WORDS/SYLLABLES”

1 Buzz—Stop (1 word)
2 Buzzes—Proceed (2 syllables)
3 Buzzes—Back it up (3 words)

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Q

Power Saw Signals“SLAPS ON BACK”

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1—2—3—”WORDS”

1 Slap—Stop (1 word)
2 Slaps—Start Cut ( 2 words)
3 Slaps—Shut down Saw (3 words)

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Q

Parking Considerations-Must not do on BISP:

A

“ABCDE”
Any part of apparatus extends into intersection.
Bus stops.
Construction material *Past sidewalk on street.
Double park *Most important.
Emergency lights.

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Q

F.F.’s & Officers shall read blackboard immediately upon entering quarters for
:Engine Op.’s Ch. 2 sec. 2.1

A

“SHEA CLOSing”

Standpipe/Sprinklers OOS
Hydrants and Mains OOS
Equipment changes on Rig
Adjoining Companies OOS
CLOSed streets
65
Q

What Officer can discuss w/ chauffeur during response:

A

“SIR”
Speed
Information (additional)
Response/Route

66
Q

Topics discussed by officer with chauffeur after roll call & inspecting Rig:

A

“Dirty Rotten Creep”
Dangerous areas & intersections
Response routes & modifications (general)
Conditions of road & weather

67
Q

Apparatus Maintenance each tour:

A

“It’s the L A W”
Lights
Air tanks purged- Brakes
Warning devices

68
Q

When unit is involved in accident, Information reported to dispatcher:

A 
“RU SLIM”
Responding or Returning
Unit involved
Staying at scene
Location
Injuries (# and type)
Major or Minor
*Additional assistance required inform dispatcher
69
Q

MV-104 (accident report) must be forwarded when:

A

“DID”
Death
Injury
Damage over $1000

70
Q

MV-104 must be forwarded within:

A

“MV-10 4”
10 days to NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
4 days (96 hrs) to Safety Command (accident claims).

71
Q

Charges will be given serious consideration in a rig accident when:

A 
“The Deputy Says Charges”
No Tillerman
Striking apparatus Door
Members in accident not wearing Seatbelts
Accident when failure to Chock apparatus
  • Also- Gross Negligence
72
Q

Ribbon board (Ledger Board) is found in what type of construction:

A

“Tie Ribbons to Balloons”

Ribbon board = Balloon construction

73
Q

Sole Plates are found on exterior walls in what type of construction:

A

“Platform shoes have Soles”

Platform construction = Sole plates

74
Q

Automatic sprinkler systems in taxpayers needed due to square footage, 1938 & 1968 codes:

A

“10-75”

Old 1938=10,000 square feet or more.

New 1968=7,500 square feet or more.

May only be in the cellar due to variances.

75
Q

1938 Bldg. Code Classes:

A 
Class 1-Class 2-Class 3-Class 4-Class 5-Class 6
Class 1=Fire proof-#1 the best
Class 2=Fire protected-2nd best
Class 3=Non-Fire proof-3 words
Class 4=Wood (frame)-4 letters
Class 5=Metal-5 letters
Class 6=Timber (heavy)-6 letters
76
Q

Members of NYSPC(New York State Petroleum Commission)

A 
“STEAM”
Shell
Texaco
Exxon
Amoco
Mobil
77
Q

Information given to dispatcher for a leaking fuel truck:

A 
“PLAN”
Pertinent Information
Location
Amount
Name of company involved
78
Q

Collapse rescue plan:

A 
“Rescue’s In Expect Salty Guy’s”
Reconnaissance  or survey
Immediate rescue
Exploration
Selected debris removal
General rubble clearing
79
Q

Safety procedures required at collapse incidents:

A 
“L-CES”
Lookouts
Communication
Escape Routes
Safe Havens
80
Q

Air horn communication at collapse incidents with air horn:

A

1 Long Blast—3 Short blasts—1 Long & 1 Short blast

1 Long blast (3 seconds)-Cease Operations/Quiet
3 Short blasts(1 second each)-Evacuate Area
1 Long & 1 Short blast-Resume Operations

81
Q

No P.D. on scene for suspected or discovered bomb, explosive or incendiary device what do we do:

A 
“RESNIC”
Refrain from search
Evaluate conditions
Standby position-10-39
Notify dispatcher
Inform P.D.
Cooperate with P.D.
82
Q

Member bit by dog who do you contact:

A

“PBA ME”
Police Dept.
Board of health
Animal control *-Only if stray dog

Medical Officer
EMS

83
Q

Heavy smoke stains remote from point of origin indicates:

A

“A HEAVY MAN RUNS SLOW”

Heavy smoke stain remote, Slow fire Build-up.
Training bulletin-Arson

84
Q

AUC 200 winter operations 5 things needed on apparatus:

A 
“Have Some Heavy Salt Containers”
Hose (at least 6 extra lengths 2 ½ ”)
Shovels
Hydrant hook-ups
Salt, Sand, Ash
Chains
towing straps and shackles
85
Q

Buckeye pipeline-When leak location is identified the I.C. should transmit the following info. to the dispatcher:

A 
“LATE”
Location
Amount (estimate)
Topography
Exposure
86
Q

Components unaffected by power removal in subway:

A 
“Some Red Heads Spread V D”
Station lights
Right of way lights
Headlights (train)
Signals
Ventilation equipment (tunnel)
Drainage pumping equipment
87
Q

Procedures when individuals are exhibiting symptoms of C.O. poisoning:

A

“EVER”
Evacuate the affected area
Ventilate
EMS Respond
Request a company to respond equipped w/ a C.O. meter if one is not on scene.
Request utility company if it fits the criteria

88
Q

Elevator emergency: A situation where 1 or more of the following exists:

A

“FIP”
Fire endangering passengers in a stuck elevator.
Injured passengers in a stuck elevator.
Panicking passengers in a stuck elevator.

89
Q

Priority Order of Gas Shut-Offs at Gas Emergencies:

TB’s Emergencies # 2 sec. 7

A

“AM-HECS”
Appliance- ¼ turn
Meter Valve- ¼ turn
Head of Service Valve- most are ¼ turn valves
Exterior Gas Riser- ¼ turn
Curb Valve- ¼ turn-some older valves require 7 ½ to 15 turns until resistance is met
Street Valve-Do not operate street valves except under extreme caution & only under the direction of the F.D. Incident Commander after consultation with the utility company Rep.

90
Q

Gas service main High pressure shut-off valves “OTHER” than B.U.G. How many turns?

A

“OTHER”

OTHER=5 letters=4 ½ -5 turns

91
Q

Responding without P.P.E. is permissible when:

AUC 310 sec. 3.2.2

A

“NEE”

Non fire response (includes CFR)
ERS-no contact
Class E alarms

92
Q

Proper way to don bunker gear:

AUC 310 sec. 3.1

A

“Puerto Ricans Hate Cockroaches”

Pants
Radio
Hood
Coat

93
Q

13 strategic factors of size-up:

A 
COAL WAS WEALTH”
Construction
Occupancy
Area
Life
Water supply
Auxiliary appliances
Street conditions
Weather
Exposures 
Apparatus & equipment
Location & extent of fire
Time of day
Height of building
94
Q

Code 10-36 Subcodes:

A

“WAIT”

Code 1-Washdown required
Code 2-Accident no injuries or washdown
Code 3-Injuries with accident
Code 4-Trapped occupants w/ or w/out injuries requiring extrication

95
Q

A CFR-D company must give 10-99 in the following instances

CFR-D manual ch. 2 sec. 3.19

A

“A C E“

Any situation determined by officer
CPR in progress
ETA for EMS and no units available

96
Q

Minimum confined space entrance requirements:

A

“CHEEF”

Communication w/ attendant outside
Hazards identified
Escape (how to in emergency)
Equipment (how to use)
First aid and CPR
97
Q

Hazmat ClassesNumber on placard:

A 
“Every Good Lt.’s SOP Requires Coordinated Members”
1-Explosives
2-Gases (compressed)
3-Liquids (flammable)
4-Solids (flammable)
5-Oxidizers
6-Poisons
7-Radioactive material
8-Corrosives
9-Misc. dangerous goods
98
Q

Flammable gases lighter than air:

A 
“HA HA MICEN”
Hydrogen
Acetylene
Hydrogen cyanide (almond odor) blood agent
Ammonia
Methane
Illuminating gases
Carbon monoxide (slightly lighter)
Ethylene
Nitrogen
99
Q

Information transmitted to Haz-Mat unit by radio:

A 
“FRACTION”
Fuming or not
Reacting with surrounding materials
Amount
Color of vapor or material
Type of release: explosion, leaking valve, broken bag
Involved Material (name of)
Other info
4 digit Number
100
Q

10-80 no code used when:

A 
“SHIPS”
Small quantity
Hazards Identified
PPE adequate protection
Special equipment &/or training not needed
101
Q

Chemical agent odors:

A

Nerve—Blister—Blood—Choking
Nerve agent-Fruit (nervous people eat fruit)
Blister agent-Garlic (garlic cloves look like blisters)
Blood Agent-Burnt Almonds (BA-BA)
Choking agent-Chlorine/grass (C-C)

102
Q

Scott air purifying respirators used when:

A

“use when the air is B A D”

Biological incidents
Asbestos incidents (non fire related)
Decon operations of long duration
103
Q

Special attention should be given to exposure of members (possible 10-80 for Haz-mat) when responding to:

A 
“I-SMELT”
Industrial accident
Structural Collapse
Medical emergencies (Chemical inhalation)
Explosions
Leaks, spills & odors
Transportation accident
104
Q

Methods that a member can be exposed by chemical or biological agents:

A

“SIP IE”

Skin contact
Inhalation
Puncture wound
Ingestion
Eyes
105
Q

Atmospheric Hazards (3)

A

“EAT”

Explosives
Asphyxiants
Toxic

106
Q

When should CPC officer don CPC:

A

“CNN”

Complex entry team operation
Not in line of sight of entry team
Number of entry teams required

107
Q

Reasons to give a urgent:

Comm. Manual sec. 9.4.2

A

“WIFE BACK Side”
Water loss or No positive Water supply/10-70
Injured member (non-life threatening)
Feared collapse
Extending to exposure
BACK out
Any condition that will Severely affect operating units or Safety of members

108
Q

Reasons to give a mayday:

Comm. Manual sec. 9.4.1

A 
“IO MILT”
Imminent collapse
Occurred (collapse has)
Missing member
Injured member (life threatening)
Lost member
Trapped member
109
Q

Info relayed to I.C. when missing member is confirmed:

AUC 320 sec. 2.4

A

“LUNAR”

Last known location
Unit of member
Name of member
Assignment of member
Resources needed for rescue
110
Q

Fast Company Tools

AUC 320a sec. 6

A 
“SEARCH”
Stokes basket-with backboard inside
Extra SCBA/Fast pak
Assigned Ladder company tools
Ropes (LSR & Search)
Camera (Thermal Imaging)
Handie Talkie (yellow from battalion)
*Elevator keys if in a Hi-rise
111
Q

Fast Unit must consider:

AUC 320 sec. 4.1

A 
“FAIR”
Fire-1st
Air (lack of) 2nd
Immediate Medical Care-3rd
Removal-4th
112
Q

Additional info that must be provided when mayday for collapse has occurred:
Comm. Manual sec. 9.4.1 B. 3

A

“LENT”

Location of collapse
Extent of collapse
Number & Nature of Injuries
Trapped members (if any)

113
Q

Procedure if steel plates are discovered:

A

“SAVE”

Sprinkler recommendation (A-244)
A-8 forwarded
V.O. if no sign
Engineer or architect if more than ¼” thick on roof or floors

114
Q

Uniformed filing system 9 primary sections:

A 
“Remember Always Pull Out The Existing File Card First”
0-Reports
1-Administration
2-Personnel
3-Operations
4-Training
5-Equipment/supplies
6-Finances/Funds
7-Civilian defense
8-Fire prevention
115
Q

OOS sprinklers & standpipes Officer on duty must request a BC if:

A 
“LU-STAND”
Large occupancies
Unusually complex occupancies
Schools
Theaters
Assembly/public
Large Number of people congregate
Department stores that are large
116
Q

I.G. Immediate notification:

A 
“CCC MM”
Corruption-false claims, bribes
Criminal-theft, law violations
Conflict of interests
Misconduct-failure to make proper notification to I.G.
Mismanagement
117
Q

B.I.T.S. Immediate notification:

A 
“ABCD”
Arrest, Alcohol on duty
Boxing between brothers
Civilian confrontation
Dangerous driving, Drugs

Business Hrs. by phone
After business hrs.-thru F.O.C.

118
Q

Written notification to BIT’s:

A 
“IMMAC”
Incompetence
Misuse or Misappropriation of dept. time
Misconduct not under I.G. jurisdiction
Arrest-follow up report
Charges against member
119
Q

Officer on duty who reasonably suspects or knows violation of AUC 202 shall immediately:

A

“PROBBE”
Prohibit on & off duty members from leaving w/out permission of investigating officer.
Relieve all on duty members from response.
Out of service-affected unit.
Battalion notified (or next superior).
Bits notified.
Entry in journal.

120
Q

No supervisor at scene member may tell press:

AUC 332 Sec. 3.4.3

A

“HIT”

Hospital (transported to)
Injured (# of victims/patients)
Type (of incident)

121
Q

All members are prohibited from making statements that are disruptive to the F.D. or disclosing confidential info about:
AUC 332 sec. 3.3.1

A 
don’t “SMILE”
Security Precautions
Medical Information
Investigations
Legal Proceedings
Evolving (Non-Final) policies
122
Q

Reports prepared and signed by lieutenants:

A 
“MUDIFAC”
Meritorious acts
Unusual occurrences/Urgent nature
Death
Injury
Fire
Accidents
Charges
*Also: Chimney violations/fires
123
Q

1st due truck and/or Engine Officer at Hi-Rise office Bldg.’s gets following Info from fire safety director or surrogate:

A

“SEAL”

Status of elevators
Evacuation procedures implemented
Access stairs serving the fire floor
Location of fire

124
Q

Life saving rope to be put out of service when:

A 
“Deputy Tony Hits A Home Run Far Away”
Doubt
Two People
Hockle 
Abrasions
Heat, excessive
Rust, persistent
Frozen
Acid or fumes
125
Q

3 ways elevators will automatically & manually recall:

A

“EMW”

Elevator smoke detector-Automatic
Manually-1620 key
Water flow/sprinklers-automatic

126
Q

Elevator recall initiated & elevator doors found closed in lobby:

A

“MOO ADO”

Manual recall—Off (normal position)—On (fireman service)

Automatic recall—Door—Open

127
Q

Removal of occupants from Bldg.

A

“I Have Five Little Rats”

Interior exits
Horizontal exits
Fire escapes
Ladders
Rope (life saving rope)
128
Q

Occupant removal before roof access with aerial ladder:

A 
“FATSLIDE”
Frightened 
Agitated
Threatening to jump
Severity of fire
Location of fire
Immediate danger
Doubt
Endangered, seriously disturbed by any delay
129
Q

Order of thawing an aerial ladder:Ladders 2 sec. 8.20

A

“Ritchie Likes To Mambo”

Rungs
Locks
Trusses
Main beams

130
Q

The causes of Twisting in aerial ladders:Ladders 2 Sec. 8.17

A

“TWIST”

Turntable not aligned
Wind
Ice on unsupported beams
Sloping terrain
Turntable rotation while extended
131
Q

Victim removal with fire in the front or rear of Bldg:Ladders 2 sec’s 5.11.1 & 5.11.2

A

“BS FD”

Back Simple
Fire in rear (back)-simple removal 1st
Front Difficult
Fire in front-difficult removal 1st

132
Q

Placement of aerial ladder dependent on:

Ladders 2 sec. 2.1

A 
“FISHS”
Frontage of Bldg.
Immediate rescue
Smoke, Heat or fire causing an exposure that would endanger victim, member or ladder
Street conditions
133
Q

First Officer that arrives at the fire area must transmit the following info to I.C.
Comm Man sec. 9.3.1

A

LO DANCE”
Location of fire apartment
Occupants-located & accounted for
Difficulties or Delays-gaining entry or advancing line
Access (stairs)
Number of Apt’s. (MD)—Need for additional lines
Conditions-fire/smoke
Extension-fire extending & how it is extending

134
Q

Tools to bring when doing a (last resort) window removal at hanging scaffolding emergencies:

A

“FUCT”

Forcible entry tools
Utility rope
Cups-suction cups
Tape-pressure sensitive

135
Q

What type of pressure is used with Staley & Otis elevator keys:

A

STAy UP don’t O D”

Staley swing door key-Upward pressure on rear of key.

Otis swing door key-Downward pressure on rear of key.

136
Q

Hi-rise office Bldg. (class E) 2 way communications to fire command station:

A

“WAMEE-P”

Warden station
Air handling room
Mechanical control center
Elevators
Elevator machine room
Fire pump room
137
Q

Tools brought to roof of an isolated flat roof bldg. in tower ladder bucket:

A 
“HARSH”
Halligan
Axe
Rope-(LSR)
Saw
Hook-6 ft.
138
Q

Variables that affect smoke movement:

A 
“When Cathy Slapped Tony Very Hard”
Wind *most important
Conflict with Dunn. Dunn says HVAC system.
Construction & Configuration of Bldg.
Surrounding Structures relation to Bldg.
Temperature differentials (stack effect)
Mechanical Ventilation systems
Height of Bldg.
139
Q

Communication signals that can be made a 10-19:

A 
“BROIL FOOD SOS”
Brush
Rubbish
Oil burner
Incinerator
Leak-(water)
Food on the stove
Steam 
Odor of smoke
Sprinkler
140
Q

Hi-rise roof kitWhat tools should be in bag?

A

“BRISS”

Bolt cutters (1)
Rabbit tool (1)
Irons (2 sets)
Search rope (2)
SCBA (6)
*No other tools should be brought into helicopter
141
Q

A-8 for priority transmittal:

Fire prevention manual Ch. 5

A

“VEESA WIG”
Vacate when all attempts to gain access fail
Egress substandard
Extinguishing system required is absent
Shaft-unused not sealed closed
Alarm box-interior defective
Wooden I-beam not in compliance (FPIB 32)
Illegal occupancy-over tire repair, mattress factory
Gas line in stair enclosure
*A-8 in duplicate-FOR PRIORITY TRANSMITTAL upper right corner-immediate notification-fax & hand deliver to Battalion.

142
Q

Automatic fire extinguisher system requirements in Factories:
F.P. Directives # 1-63

A

“BMW HANSAL”
Before 1913
Medium or High Hazard
Whole Bldg.

High hazard below top floor
After 1913
Non-Fireproof bldg.
Story with High Hazard
All stories above
143
Q

Fire protection a Cabaret needs to operate:

FP Directive 4/79 pg.’s 61 & 62

A

“SAFE”

Sprinkler system
Alarm system (fire)
Fire guard or fire drill Coordinator
Emergency lights

144
Q

Strategies for paper logjam in office:

T.B. management sect. 2.4

A

“D D D D”

Defer ‘til later
Delegate
Do
Delay indefinitely

145
Q

Definition of daycare center:

F.P. manual ch. 5 sect. 5.5.7

A

“7-6-5”
More than 7 children
Below the age of 6
5 or more hours a day
Inspected annually
Need C of O/maximum # of children permitted
Fire drill records
Fire drills performed monthly
More than 30 children must have interior alarm
Records of daily test of interior alarm
C of O for interior alarm/person in charge of system

146
Q

Amount of Adult to kid ratio needed when visiting Firehouse:
Regs. 19.2.14

A 
“415-3020”
4 kids-1 adult—under 3rd grade
15 kids-1 adult—3rd and 4th grade
30 kids-1 adult—5th grade and up
20 kids-1 adult—Boyscouts

*Visits are 1 hour long between the hours of 0900-1700

147
Q

Company journal entry after contacting starfire with problem:

A

“NNN”

Nature of problem
Name of notification
Notification time

*RPR-flagging column entry when they come to repair equipment in & out

148
Q

Process for discipline and conflict management and supervision:
T.B. management/supervision

A 
1st Life and limb
2nd Protection of property
3rd People before paper
“SPOR” –in this order-
Supervisors
People who are upset
Outsiders
Routine contact inside
149
Q

1st and 2nd due engine and ladder assignments at haz-mat incidents:

A

“ELLE—HER ASS—IS REALLY—SEXY and CUTE”
ELLE= E-1st Engine/L-1st Ladder/L-2nd due Ladder/E-2nd due Engine
E L L E
Hazard assessment x
Information resource x x
Site access control x x
1st Engine hooks up to hydrant for possible decontamination

150
Q

Bereavement leave granted to member for immediate family:Definition of immediate family

A

“WCBS FM”
Wife, husband or domestic partner
Child
Brother
Sister
Father
Mother
*Immediate family member of spouse: Parent or child of spouse or other relative residing in the members household at the time of death.
*Bereavement leave of not more than 2 night tours or 2 day tours and 1 night tour can be granted by Deputy chief.
*Bereavement leave will start at 0900 following the time of death.

151
Q

Members of FD not subject to Recall due to following leaves:
Reg.’s Ch. 18 sec. 18.11.2

A

MEMBS”

Medical leave
Emergency leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Special leave
152
Q

Report given to incident commander should contain:

A

“CAN”

Conditions found
Actions taken
Needs (additional)

153
Q

All reports are to be kept for 1 year except:

A 
“A U D I”
Accident reports
Unusual occurrence reports
Death
Injury to member or Civilian

These reports are kept indefinitely

154
Q

The 4 loads that can cause Bldg. collapse:

Dunn collapse of burning Bldg.’s

A

“FLID”

Fire load
Live load
Impact load
Dead load

155
Q

Loads that Architects factor in for Bldg. construction:

Dunn collapse of burning Bldg.’s

A

“WILDS”

Wind load
Impact load
Live load
Dead load
Seismic load
156
Q

Bridge and Tunnel inspections shall be inspected semi-annually:
Reg.’s Ch. 28 sec. 28.5.1

A

“D-BOAT”

Under direct supervision of the DEPUTY Chief
Bridges-both months
October
April
Tunnels-both months
Also includes towers, shafts and approaches

157
Q

Articles of value found at operations IC safeguards until turning over to:

A

“POOR”

Police
Owner
Occupant
Responsible Person
Always get receipt
158
Q

Indications of a possible suicide bomber:

ERP add. 3 IED’s

A

“ALERT”

Alone and Nervous
Loose or bulky clothing
Exposed wires
Rigid Mid section
Tightened hands

Acronyms and Pneumonics (1 decks)

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