Random Shit Flashcards
1
Q
Who’s brings 1st saw to cellar fire in taxpayer?
A
2nd due roof also throws up own portable
2
Q
Who is responsible to shut down utilities at cellar/store fires?
A
1st due inside team
3
Q
Does 1st due roof bring saw at a store / cockloft fire?
A
Yes 2nd due will take a second saw
4
Q
1st due LCC
Taxpayer- store/cockloft fire
A
Join FE team, if fire extends to cockloft proceed to the roof to assist roof ff
5
Q
2nd due OV
Taxpayer-store/cockloft fire
A
Team up with 1st due to VEIS rear
Proceed to roof or other position as directed
6
Q
2nd due LCC
Taxpayer - store/cockloft fire
A
Position TL for most effective position
Join FE team if not directed otherwise
7
Q
Where was core construction used extensively in HROB?
A
Buildings built after 1968
8
Q
HVAC systems shall be put into non-circulating mode but?
A
Open all outside dampers
Closing all mixing dampers
Opening all exhaust dampers
9
Q
Manuel fire pumps are required in buildings over _______ ft for 1968 building code and ______ft for 1938 building code
A
300ft
250ft
10
Q
A loss of 25% can be expected in an _______ riser and 45% in a _________ riser
A
8”- eng 258
6”- eng 456
11
Q
10-76 transmitted when?
A
Report of fire confirmed
Any stretching and operating of one hoseline will necessitate the use of “All Hands”
12
Q
Transmit a 10-76 second alarm when?
A
Any visible fire or smoke emanation through exterior of skin of np building or when a serious fire is verified
13
Q
5th Ladder at a 10-76?
A
FAST Unit
14
Q
4th ladder at 10-76?
A
Operate upper floors, search of attack stairway
Not undertake roof ops until ordered by IC
Primary of top five floors
Logical assignment after roof ops would be upper floors of elevator bank serving fire floor
15
Q
3rd ladder at HROB
A
Upon arrival at floe below fire, obtain info from 1st or 2nd due or by rapid survey of this floor
Determine number of stairs serving fire floor and floor above
Proceed to floor above fire via stairway other than attack stairway
Determine best stairway to use for evacuation and advise ICP
Remove all occupants from attack stairway for a reasonable distance above fire floor
Difficulty encountered clearing attack stairway notify 1st due ladder or fire branch director or fire sector supervisor
16
Q
In HROB who selects stairway for attack of fire?
A
1st due ladder and stairway needs to have standpipe
17
Q
Stack Effect is more noticeable in buildings over?
A
60ft
18
Q
1st due and 2nd due LCC
TAXPAYERS - Cellar Fire
A
If tower ladder position in front of building
If building covers more than one street additional TL needed to cover other streets
Aerial place away from fire building
Join FE team if not directed otherwise
19
Q
When is Possitive stack effect likely?
A
When outside air temp decreases in relation to inside air temp
20
Q
Negative stack effect is greatest when?
A
Outside air temp is above 90 degrees
21
Q
T/F 2nd due ladder at HROB can use same elevator as first due
A
True
22
Q
What is 2nd hose line at HROB used for?
A
Reinforce first line
Protect position of first line
Protect search and evacuation of the fire floor
Contain and confine spread of fire or prevent fire from wrapping around the core and endangering operation of first line
23
Q
In PD’s, windows with sills that are approximately chest height may require a drop of how many feet to floor level?
A
5-6 feet
24
Q
1st hose line in PD cellar fire shall be stretched where?
A
Entrance that provides the quickest access to cellar in order to extinguish the fire
25
Reposting of 1st hose line to a secondary entrance can be ordered by who?
Acting chief officer or chief officer
26
If fire is on first floor of PD's, what should we do before placing hose line in service?
Ensure fire did not start in cellar before committing first HL
27
For exposure protection, how should hose line be operated at a PD?
Sweep stream across face of building starting at the top so water will cascade down the exterior
28
When can 1st due LCC (aerial) enter dwelling to assist company with searches and overhauling?
Once fire has been controlled and members inside the building are not in immediate danger that would require use of aerial
29
What is preferable for Roof access at a peaked roof PD?
Tower Ladder
Aerial Ladder
Portable Ladder
30
What is size of roof opening at a peaked roof PD?
2' x 3'
31
What size hooks should be brought to Peaked roof PD.
6' 10'(Queen Anne) to push down ceilings
32
What is access to roof for flat roof PD?
Aerial
Tower ladder
Portable
33
At a flat roof PD, If rescue is needed who helps?
LCC
34
In older type PD's, how long until collapse occurs?
Generally estimated to be an hour
No ceiling protection and structural components are exposed, failure can occur in 20mins
35
PD's constructed of LW materials will collapse in_________ when fire extends to structural components
5-10 mins
36
Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than how many feet, will generally indicate LW construction present?
Greater than 25'
37
Most important factor to safe operation at PD's with LW construction is what?
Identifying the presence of LW construction
38
NYC Building code requires LW constructed spaces between the ceiling and floor above or the ceiling and roof above to be divided into approximately equal areas of?
500sq ft or less unless building equipped with automatic sprinklers
39
How far to nails in gusset plates penetrate into the wood truss?
1/4" to 1/2"
40
Laminated wood ibeams may span lengths over_______ft.
60 ft
41
What is the primary emphasis for a fire in a LW building under construction?
Exterior attack unless minor or confined to a small area
42
Presence of smok pushing at the floor line on the outside of building is indication of what?
Fire in a truss loft
43
First arriving ladder company shall do what immediately upon arrival if A fire is in a PD suspected of being LW construction?
Make inspection hole in ceiling from a safe area in order to determine type of support system present
44
What engine companies should be used to seal off the ends of street at a collapse?
Two of the SECOND ALARM ENGINES
45
Who ensures supply line is stretched to the first TL at a collapse?
2nd arriving engine
46
Who can perform CFR-D duties at collapse?
2nd arriving if necessary
Third and subsequent arriving engines
47
What engine companies can assist with the removal of lightly buried victims?
3rd and subsequent arriving engines
48
Which ladder company shuts utilities down at a collapse?
Second arriving ladder
49
Which ladder companies can cut timbers for shoring as directed?
Third and subsequent arriving ladder companies
50
Who coordinates the requests for heavy equipment, specialized resources and supplies?
Logistics Section
51
What position at a collapse could a CO be assigned?
STREET COORDINATION MANAGER
52
Two out of the five stages of collapse can be done at same time. What are they?
Reconnaissance and accounting for and removal of the surface victims
53
What type of collapse is it easier to locate victims at?
Pancake type
54
Crush Syndrome is based on three criteria. What are they?
Compromised local circulation
Involvement of muscle mass
Prolonged compression ( usually 4-6 hours but possibly less than an hour)
55
Least common type of loft?
Mill loft aka heavy timber
56
Most common type of Lofts?
Fireproof lofts (newer and most common)
57
What supplies the primary water source for sprinkler and standpipe systems when required?
Gravity Tanks
58
CAST IRON COLUMNS
1100 degrees loses 58% of strength, never regained
Iron fibers will elongate when heated, unable to move will crack
Not designed to withstand an ECCENTRIC LOAD
59
Most prevalent type of FE found for LOFTS?
Standard Type
60
Type of FE most dangerous for FFs and building occupants?
Vertical type
61
What type of FE on a Loft building would a portable ladder be used as preferable means of accessing the FE?
Counter- Balanced FE
62
What are Quions?
Provide ff a visual contrasting feature on exp 2 and 4. Allows members to accurately discern the width of the fire building
63
In Mill Lofts, what are stronger, square columns or round columns?
Square (20%)
64
Steel tension cables can fail at what temperature?
800 degrees
65
What provides excellent acces for all Loft buildings?
Loading Docks
66
Who supplies sprinkler system for fire in cellar or sub-cellar at a loft building?
2nd engine
67
Which type of loft usually has up to 4 doorways fronting the street?
Cast-iron Lofts
68
For upper floor fires in cast-iron and mill lofts, who notifies the IC if straight run stairs are encountered?
first ladder inside team
69
For top floor fires in cast-iron and mill lofts, who brings saw to roof?
2nd due roof FF
70
All engine company members should be able to perform what functions?
Transfer engine to pumps
Connect apparatus to hydrant using each of several connection
Charge and maintain adequate pressure on a hoseline using pump panel controls
71
What is size of rope engines carry for a utility rope stretch?
75' ft of 3/8" nylon rope
72
Buildings that require a stretch of more than how many lengths should be included in CIDS?
More than 3
73
High pressure engines vs. 3rd stage engines
High pressure- 250-600 psi, one HP outlet
3rd stage engine- 500 gpm at 700 psi, 2 HP outlets
Safe zone at least 50ft
74
What is the preferred choice for pumping over 500 psi?
3rd stage engine
75
When would you partial close your SCBA cylinder?
Failure of the primary and secondary systems in the open portion
76
How do you know it's time to change batteries for HUD?
Round battery light indicator at the far right of the display will light for 20 seconds then begin to flash slowly at once a second
77
When is SCBA inspected?
After 0900 and 1800 roll call
Before the start of MUD
After each use
78
What pocket should a member keep their cutting tool?
Right pocket of bunker coat
79
How do you use HT with SCBA?
Remove microphone from clip
Place microphone directly on the voicemitter
After completing radio transmissions, put mic bac on harness clip
80
What 4 distinct blows on the shoulder then pulled in a specific direction mean?
Other member knows of an emergency and should promptly follow that direction
81
FAST-PAK is carried by who?
Ladder, rescue and squad
82
Using UAC with 5ft HP hose, how long will it take to equalize air to a members SCBA?
Approximately 60 sec
83
What is bleeding procedure for the FAST PAK?
Close cylinder valve
Verify dust cap on the high pressure UAC coupling is in place.
Bleed down residual high pressure by pushing in on the center of the dust cap to vent the high pressure supply line
Bleed down residual low pressure air by using the purge valve
84
When is FAST PAK inspected?
Begining of each tour and after each use
85
Phosgene
Tasteless and odorless at first, but at 6ppm it has a musty hay smell
86
How do you disinfect the SCBA regulator?
6 full pumps of 70% Isopropyl Alcohol into regulator opening
Swirl to cover components
Turn face down and shake excess liquid
Allow 10 min to disinfect prior to rinsing
87
What is maximum range from SCBA's transmitter to a PAK tracker handheld receiver?
900ft line of sight
88
Is PAK tracker intrinsically safe?
No
89
PAK tracker can lock on to how many signal from PASS alarm?
Only one
90
How do you search with the PAK tracker?
Hold at waist height out in front
Point recover towards target
Pause 3-4 seconds for a reading
91
Signal from the SCBA to PAK tracker will pass through what?
GLOW
Glass
Light building material
Openings such as gaps, holes, stairways, windows, or elevator shafts
Wood
92
When is PAK tracker inspected?
Start of each tour and before each use
93
Who notifies the IC of straight run stairs at lower floor fires in Lofts?
2nd due ladder
94
If you are WEARING an SCBA it means that?
It's is on your back
95
If you are USING an SCBA it means that?
Face piece is donned and your breathing air
96
KO curtain is put OOS. Who is called for replacement?
Administrative Division
97
Window Blanket goes OOS. Who is contacted for replacement?
Tech Services during normal business hours
98
Who carries the cockloft nozzle?
All squads and divisions
99
What size ladder is used for operations by piers?
20ft straight
100
Swift Water" is any water moving at a pace greater than 1.85 km/hr., or one knot, equivalent to a?
Slow walking pace
101
During a hurricane/severe storm, Reconaissance Teams may be used to provide information to the Branch Director/Deputy Chief, including locations of victims and resources necessary for rescue. These teams should be comprised of?
2-4 members each
102
In some subway emergencies, conditions may be such that all members are not needed to transmit messages to grade level. In this case, only members needed to establish an effective relay shall be used, beginning with ?
LCC
103
Prolonged and repeated contact with hydraulic fluid from the hurst tool may be irritating to the skin. If a member gets hydraulic fluid in their eyes, the member should flush their eyes with clean water for at least ___ minutes and immediately seek medical attention.
20 minutes
104
Engine 123 and Ladder 321 respond to a CO alarm activation. As the Incident Commander you would know that you should request the utility company to respond once CO levels reach what level ?
Notify the utility company to respond when a CO level over 9 PPM is recorded by a meter
You would also have the utility company respond when units shut off a gas appliance, an individual is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisioning or when the IC feels that a response by the utility company is required
105
As a newly promoted officer during an emergency roll call, you should know the only correct way to account for your members is?
Within sight or hearing only, without handie-talkie use
106
FDNY units respond to many subway emergencies. The first consideration on arrival at an operation involving electrified track will be a determination of whether the power is to remain on or turned off. Regarding power, which is the only correct statement?
When power removal is not needed, reconnaissance may be conducted by an Officer and Firefighter operating as a team and only from platforms or catwalks
107
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are described by the NYS DOH in the pre-hospital setting as an individual's right to decline any or all life saving measures to be implemented to sustain life when all respiratory or cardiac activity ceases. Which of the following statements is correct regarding DNRs in a patient's home?
NYS law permits a patient with a legal DNR to wear a bracelet to express his or her wishes not to be resuscitated in the event of cardio-pulmonary arrest. A DNR bracelet shall consist of a piece of metal no less than 1.5 inches in length and no less than 1/2 inch in width with the symbol commonly referred to as the caduceus on the obverse and the words "Do Not Resuscitate"
108
Two members of Engine 100 were discussing safety procedures when operating at Hybrid Vehicle fires. The only correct comment made can be found in which choice?
At a hybrid vehicle fire, always make sure that the high voltage battery case is cooled down to prevent re-ignition.
109
Members were drilling with the newest member of Ladder 321 on roof operations with limited visibility. Before walking or moving on a roof with poor visibility, firefighters should crouch to a kneeling position and probe the roof surface in the direction of movement by swinging a _______.
Tool or Leg
110
The Iroquois pipeline carries natural gas that is under pressure in a gaseous state. What is the primary consideration for FD Units operating at a leak along the pipeline?
Evacuation of area involved
111
Upon transmission of signal 10-76, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the Lobby Control Unit. Once at the scene, the company officer designated as the Lobby Control Unit Leader would be most correct to report into who if he or she was on the scene ?
Logistics Section Chief
If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the LCU will report directly to the Incident Commander
* The Lobby Control Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics section primarily responsible for the controlled movement of personnel to and from the upper floors at a Hi Rise incident
112
At a recent operation involving a fuel spill during a motor vehicle accident, members of Engine 2 stretched and operated a foam handline. Unfortunately, many mistakes were made. Which action taken was the only correct action by members of Engine 2?
The ECC should provide 200psi at the eductor.
Only 1 3/4" can be stretched between the educator and foam nozzle with a maximum of four lengths.
The eductor must be placed at least one length from the pumper.
Supply the educator with 2 1/2" hose.
TB Foam Evol 1 2.2, 2.4.
113
At buildings under construction, workers often use makeshift shelters called “shanties” to use as office space or a place for workers to gather. Chief Dunn describes several dangers involving these shanties that can be best described in which choice?
Worker shanties are required to be non-combustible, at least 30 feet from the building under construction, and they cannot be grouped together
114
Which chemical product found in chemical suicides does not correspond with its smell?
Helium- Slight Sweet odor
Nitrogen Gas, Carbon Dioxide Gas, Helium, Carbon Monoxide and Argon all have no odor
Haz Mat 11 pg 4
115
Repack search rope when?
Monthly
116
Maintain how many inches of rope between eye of hook and exo for PSS?
8"
117
How many inches of rope should you pull through exo to make sure its functioning properly?
3-6"
118
Do you drop or throw KO curtain?
Drop KO curtain
Throw the blanket
119
Normal subway operations dictate that the Engine Company shall not stretch a hose line until the location of the fire is determined and a stairway is selected which would best serve as the closest point to the fire. Any firefighter who recognizes that the involved station is served by a dry standpipe system shall relay this information back to ________________ and ________________.
Engine Officer and Chauffeur
120
The physical characteristics of a suspicious substance may indicate the presence or release of a biological agent. The color of weaponized anthrax may appear to be which
Brown or gray
