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1
Q

When the Aerial Ladder is short jacked the device will not allow a rotation of ____ degrees off center

A
  • 15 Degrees off center
2
Q

The CFR-D and FAST unit are assigned to _____ if the fire is above the ___ floor

A
  • to the Fire Sector
  • above the 6th floor
    fire on 6th floor and below the IC determines where to stage the FAST and CFR-D companies
3
Q

When setting up for DECON. what is the operating pressure?
Distance between 2 pumpers?
Distance between (2) 2 1/2” handlines

A
  • 50-80 PSI
  • pumpers about 25’
  • Handlines 25-30’
4
Q

BFUs shall perform brush fire patrol daily between what times?

A

1030-1130 and 1530-1630

5
Q

During what months should Company commanders have drills and training on winter ops?

A

October

6
Q

If hoist motor on scaffold is overheated allow to cool ____ then have worker press the reset button

A

15 minutes

7
Q

Company Commander can have no alterations or additions to quarters without approval from who?

A

Chief of Department

8
Q

Ladder officers at 2nd alarm or greater and assigned to go to the roof bring what tools?

A

acroynm- HULL

  • Hose roller
  • Utility Rope
  • Life saving Rope
  • Life Belt
9
Q

House watch name plate consists of what?

A

First inital last name and Badge number

10
Q

Children under the age of ___ are not permitted to enter quarters without a parent or guardian or written permission from _____

A

15 years old

Fire Comissioner

11
Q

Metal Aerial LAdder as a water tower
Proper Angle____
Max height from tip to ground___
Max nozzle pressure___

A

70/80/90
70 deg angle
80 feet from tip to ground
90psi max nozzle pressure

12
Q

The foam eductor is only to be attached where?
What is the max lengths of 1 3/4” hose from the eductor
Max # of lengths of 2 1/2” hose from the eductor

A

The eductor needs to be attached directly to the pumper
-1 3/4”- 6 lengths
2 1/2”- 10 lengths
supply with 200psi giving 125gpm

13
Q

Department apparatus should not be brought closer than ___ feet from the buckeye pipeline leak

A

600 Feet

14
Q

Each assigned and alternate unit for the buckeye pipeline shall leave what things at the housewatch for relocating companies

A

UAAC+ instruction cards
pipeline map
set of wrenches
extra cans of foam

15
Q

When cleaning the face piece in 100:1 water/Chlorine solution never leave it immersed for longer than ___ minutes

A

5 minutes

16
Q

When shall the officer review the Emergency Safety plan?

A
acroynm- NIC Q
New Personnel are assigned
Initially, when the plan is developed
Changed, plan is changed
Quarterly 

put a mark in company journal when you review the plan

17
Q

When both Ladders companies assigned on a box are staffed with 4 FFs when will an additional ladder company be assigned?

A

when a 10-75 is given.

(when a unit is understaffed 3ffs eng or truck then an extra company is called eng for eng lad for lad….not more than 4 eng and 4 lads.

18
Q

Pak Tracker when signal levels reach ___% the LED lights begin to light up.

A

50%…..first red then yellow then green…as signal gets stronger and you get closer

19
Q

After engine officer determines a hoseline is needed what 3 things should he relay to his members?

A

Location
Route
# of lengths

20
Q

When are controlling nozzles tested

A

Annually in August

stretch 2 lengths of hose off the engine and open and close the nozzle a few times

21
Q

If your company is relocated at what time would you notify dispatcher that relief will or may be required?

A

0800 and 1700

22
Q

When are Iroquois pipeline drills?

A

acronym- FON BAM
familiarization- October/November
Borough- April/May

23
Q

When must CFR-D units have to immediately begin packaging efforts while simultaneously treating a life threat?

A

patient is CRITICAL or UNSTABLE

24
Q

What is the order in which we start up fire pumps?

A
acronym KC Start Speed
Knife switch close it
Circuit breakers close it
push Start button
pump position to highest  SPEED
25
Q

When using the 5’ high pressure hose to replenish member out of air. How long does it take to equalize air in both cylinders?

A

approximately 60 seconds

26
Q

How long should you pause with the PAK tracker for a reading?

A

3 to 4 seconds

27
Q

How many Identities can the PAK tracker store?

Screen is only large enough to show how many IDs?

A

36

2

28
Q

What is the maximum range for the PAK tracker?

A

900 feet line of site

29
Q

ODORS
phosgene
acetaldehyde
hydrogen cyanide

A

phosgene- musty hay
acetalhyde- fruity
hydrogen cyanide- Almonds

30
Q

If the fast PAK needs to be put out of service what needs to be done?

A

notify BN and get BN spare FAST PAK

Division mess. will bring OOS fast pak to MSU

31
Q

weather conditions that we consider serious brush fire conditions?

A

low humidity
winds in excess of 15mph
little or no rainfall for the preceding 3 or more days

32
Q

How long does HW person have to acknowledge alarm on PC/ATS?

A

20 seconds

33
Q
line placement
Vacant rowframe fire in a row of occupied rowframes
1st-
2nd-
3rd-
4th-
A

1st- Most sever exposure
2nd- fire bldg or opposite exposure
3rd- wherever 2nd line didnt go
4th as ordered by IC

34
Q

upon arrival at fire in private dwelling with light weight construction what is the proper 10- code/ assignment

A

10-75 with an extra engine

extra engine for light weight construction in PD

35
Q
Post Radio
power outage (watts)-
when using 20/20/60 formula \_\_\_Hours
10/10/80 \_\_\_Hours
transmit/receive/standby
when do we charge?
How long do we Charge?
A
45 watts
20/20/60-4 hours
10/10/80-7 hours
 charge weekly and after each use
charge atleast 8 hours.....after prolonged use charge up to 20 hours to totally charge
36
Q

During winter ops the truck will enter the block before the engine under what circumstance?

A

When the bldg is more than 3 stories regardless of where the fire is

37
Q

Uniform filing system the file is divided into 9 primary sections. What are they?

A
Acronym- Remember Always Pull Out The Existing Filing Card First
0-Reports
1-Admin.
2-Personnel
3-Operations
4-Training
5-Equipment and supplies
6-Finances-Funds
7-Civilian Defense
8-Fire prevention
38
Q

As a company officer when you return to quarters after securing a premise with the BN lock you shall do what things?

A
Notify dispatcher (so they can add it to their list)
Journal entry
place key in secure place on apparatus
39
Q

On sloped roofs PV arrays will generally be installed on the _____ and ____ facing sides?

A

South and West

40
Q

What will dispatcher do when a reported leak at a buckeye pipeline is verified?

A

Transmit a 2nd alarm for street box closest to the reported location

41
Q

Humidity and how biological agents are effected
High humidity will facilitate the dispersal of____

Low humidity is more conductive to the dispersal of____

A

high humidity — liquid agent will disperse better

low humidity—–a dry biological agent will disperse better

42
Q

For a biological release indoors evacuate the area and seal it off. Avoid entry into the site for a minimum of how long?

A

30 minutes to 1 hour

43
Q

what biological toxins mimic a chemical agent?

A

Ricin and mycotoxins ….they present immediate symptoms

Biological agents usually dont show themselves for a while days even weeks later before symptoms

44
Q

When breaching a wall where is the proper place to punch the hole in the wall?

A
slightly below waist level.
tools in priority order to make breach the wall is
halligan
hook
axe
45
Q

Power saw and slaps
1 slap=
2slaps=
3slaps=

A

1 slap= Stop (one word)
2 slaps= Start cut ( two words)
3 slaps= Shut down saw ( three words)

46
Q

What things should a member communicate when they find a clutter condition?

A
acronym - SAID
Steps to overcome clutter
Additional resources needed
Impact clutter is having
Degree of clutter (light medium or heavy)

Collyers mansion cannot be used!!

47
Q

List the ways a member can make an EEO complaint?

A
in person with EEO office
regular mail
email
telephone
supervisor/officer*
EEO counselor *
48
Q

Who makes the final decision regarding an EEO complaint?

Who makes the final decision regarding bullying/hazing?

A

EEO- Fire commisioner

Bullying/Hazing- Chief of Department

49
Q

When using the bulkhead door to get on top of the bulkhead what angle do you put the door?

A

30 to 45 degree angle.

halligan is buried into roof with the hook of halligan and is parallel with the door…acting as a stop

50
Q

when supplying a manual dry standpipe system is is reccommended that you use ____connection to hook up to hyrdrant and avoid _______ what ?

A

35 yellow soft connection

in line pumping

51
Q

You can use APRs at an HAZMAT incident only when…….?

A
Air contaminant has been ID'd
oxygen level btwn 19.5 and 23.5% (low and high alarm on altair)
concentration has been measured
cartridge is specific for contaminant
Air-monitoring is on-going
52
Q

What is the primary objective for CPC ladders at a HAZMAT incident?

A

Rescue non-ambulatory victims from the exclusion zone

53
Q

Notifications to BITS

A
ABCD
Arrest of employee
Boxing (physical altercations)
Confrontations btwn FDNY and other city agency
Drugs or alcohol on duty
54
Q

If your companies FAST PAK is to be placed OOS where would you get a spare?

A

BN

55
Q

How many full pumps of 70% isopropyl alcohol do you spray into regulator opening when cleaning?

A

6 Minimum

allow for 10 minutes of contract time before rinsing

56
Q

PAK tracker when signal strength rises above ___%
the LEDs start to light up.
What materials will the PAK tracker pass through?
Where do you hold the PAK tracker when searching?

A
50%
acronym- GLOW
Glass
Light building materials
Openings gaps/holes/windows/shafts ect. 
Wood
.....hold it waist height slowly scanning horizontally always pause 3 to 4 seconds for a reading
57
Q

All components of the combo carrying sling for the roof saw have a breaking strength of?

A

1000 lbs

58
Q

Who has spare TICs?

A

Tool room and all Divisions

59
Q

New TIC features

A

Turn on hold green on/off button - 1 sec.
turn off same button approx. 4 seconds
green triangle inside square in top left= high heat/low sens
red triangle with exclamation point flashing= overheat
when yellow thru red 291-320 deg appears in more than 32% of the screen it goes to high heat/low sensitivity mode
each LED = approx 45min of battery life
4 green lights=75-100% 3-3.5 hours
3 green lights=50-75% 2-3 hours
2 yellow lights= 25-50% 1-2 hours
1 red light=0-25% less than 1 hour
1 red flashing light= critical low bat. less than 5 minutes

60
Q

What equipment do we put on apparatus when phase A or B of winter ops is initiated?

A

6 lengths of 2 1/2” hose rolled or folded
2 shovels
containers of salt or sand
spare chains and links and link tool
vehicle recovery strap with handle
Special Hydrant connection set up by captain

61
Q

What are the limitations for BFUs regarding driving them in the woods?

A

cannot knock over trees
drive thru hedgerows
traverse ponds or streams

62
Q

How would you wash burning gasoline or aviation fuel aside to provide a path for rescue?

A

Solid hose stream held a few inches above the ground and moved rapidly side to side

63
Q

what is the primary consideration at an Iroquois pipeline leak?

A

Evacuation of area involved

natural gas is lighter than air it usually disperses naturally

64
Q

When are Buckeye pipeline Drills

A

Familiarization and division drills are March/April and SEptember/October
Borough Drills are October/ November (This is the only time that we actually close the valves)

65
Q
Ogura cordless rebar cutter (new one)
What size rebar can it cut?
what is the charge time?
Maximum cutting capacity?
Rpms?
when do we inspect the tool?
A
1"
approx 45 minutes to charge
grade 60 (90,000lbs)
2200 RPMs
weekly operate it to check for defects
66
Q

When is the only time that power is removed and then put back on @ an elevator emergency?

A

2 speed elevator usually in bldgs over 10 stories

If elevator car doesnt move in 10 seconds it will not move turn power off and leave it off

67
Q

IF a proby fails their monthly quiz ___ times the program will lock and officer will have to do what?

A

3 times

contract probationary firefighters devlepment program group via EMAIL asking them to reactivate it.

68
Q

Single Unit Responses

A
acronym - Full Break Out I SO SOW
food on the stove
brush fire
outside rubbish
incinerator
sprinkler discharge
oil burner
steam discharge
odor of smoke
water leak
69
Q

What decisions can the officer delegate to the nozzle team?

A
acronym- DROPS Cs
Direction of stream (not initial)
Rate of advancement
Opening of nozzle in emergency
Partial closure of nozzle for control
Sweeping the floor
Calling for more line
70
Q

Hose markings
Female coupling-
Male coupling-

A

Males have company pride /Females like to go on Dates

Female coupling- Manufacturer and Date of issuance to unit
Male coupling- Company + Registry #s

71
Q

What is the time frames in which hydrant inspection will take place? Dates Semi Annually

A

Sept. 1 - Dec 1
April- June 1
Time period to do them is 930-1700

72
Q

Exterior Insulation Finish-system (EIFS)
Which layer is most dangerous for FDNY ?
How thick is this layer?
upon Transmission of 10-75 in a bldg. with EIFS what happens?

A

The inner most layer
1/4”-8” thick
Extra engine and Extra Truck….Truck shall be a TL if one is not on the original ticket.

73
Q

At a major collapse which unit is responsible for immediately beginning to control gas, electric, water services?

A

2nd Due ladder

74
Q

The Administrative company notifies whom when you find a cell site on one of your buildings?

A

BN/DIV and all 1st alarm units. Phone call 1st then a written memo.
Create a CIDS- location of cell site room, backup power supply room, shut offs and emergency telephone # of cellular phone company that installed it.

75
Q

What are the three ways a member can tell if a downed members SCBA still has air.

A

turn the purge valve
check the remote guage on the cylinder
break the seal from the mask and face and listen for air escaping.

76
Q

It is a good practice as a FAST team to use a 2 sided approach when searching for a missing member. When should the FAST team remain intact and not split up?

A

Large commercial buidling

complex building

77
Q

How do you get an updated list of all companies on the scene using MDT?

A
acronym- I Send Next Print
Incident summary button
Send button
Next button
Print button
78
Q

What should the Fast officer bring to the ICP when they arrive on scene?

A

copy of an up to date response ticket

79
Q

When you first get into an elevator in fireman service what are your procedures to make sure its operating correctly?

A

select a floor and then hit the call cancel button. Car should stop on the next available floor. If car doesnt stop hit another floor below where you are supposed to sto and get out or force door open if car wont stop. After the first time that the call cancel button does not work. This elevator is OOS.

80
Q

In a single blind hoist way door emergency access openings are required____ floor and not more than ___ apart.

A

every 3rd floor

36 feet

81
Q

The elevator should be stopped every___ floors went should you do at 1st and last stop?

A

5 floors

check “you are here” signs are 1st and last stop

82
Q

When reserve apparatus is ready for fire duty who does the officer on duty notify?

A

Dispatcher
Bn Chief
Div chief
Tour command chief

83
Q

Minimum distance from caternary lines (12,000 volts)

When using fog line?

A

10 FEET

84
Q

Unit commander completes a SCBA status report annually when is report due?

A

November 1st

85
Q

In a ____ to ____ story building 2nd due eng. Officer should contact 1st due to see if they need help if stretch consists of _____lengths or less?

A

1 to 2 story building

4 lengths or less

86
Q

What does an officer do when a member gets an injury to an body part that is covered in protective gear causing ML?

A

Item goes OOS tagged….Unit, Members name, Date and type of injury
-Notify Chief of Safety

87
Q

Downed wires you will stretch a fog nozzle while operating this line you need to keep back how far?

A

atleast 25’

88
Q

How many times and in what direction do you have to turn a street shutoff for hydrants?

A

17 counterclockwise……(not until 12 turns will you notice a decrease in water flow)

89
Q

AR-AFFF foam concentrate has a shelf life of?

A

25 years

90
Q

How far away do you you stop when using hand extinguisher for a flammable liquid spill?

A

10 to 12 feet
45 deg angle
direct stream 6” ahead of flame rapid side to side motion

91
Q

When is all ice and cold water equipment inspected?

A

Quarterly
suit is taken out in Jan. and July of carrying bag and hung for 48 hours\
wax zipper …zip up and down a few times and leave zipper open when hanging

92
Q

What are the advantages of in-line pumping?

A
acronym- FSLEEP
Fast water on fire
Shorter and faster stretches
Lower engine pressures
Exterior stream in position
ECC better position to observe ops
Pumper equipment closer
93
Q

Any individual with management responsibilities, the general span of control should be ___to ___ppl with ____ being ideal

A

3 to 7

5

94
Q
High rise Office Buildings Ladder assignments 
1st-
2nd-
3rd-
4th-
A

1st due- SEAL from saftey director, recall elevators setup ICP search fire floor ect…
2nd due- works with 1st due searching and what not
3rd due- goes floor above in stairway other than attack stair. choose the Evacuation stairway. remove all occupants from the attack stair for a reasonable distance above fire floor
4th due- extra SCBA roof ops. Primary of top 5 floors and check top floor of elevator bank serving the fire.

95
Q

What things does the first due ladder get from the fire safety director?

A
SEAL
Status of the elevators
Evacuation already implemented
Access stairs servicing the fire floor
Location of the fire
96
Q

Met LX and Lith-X class D (metal) extinguishers
optimum distance to start extinguishment?
Discharge time?
coverage?
Temp restrictions?

A

about 10’
about 30 seconds
3 feet of 1 inch thick
-40deg to 120 deg Faranheit

97
Q

When giving a CFR-D mark to members from a Ladder or Marine company what do you put in the comment section?

A

the incident and box number

PCR must be filled out also

98
Q

What type of fires is purple K effective on?

A
acronym- Cold MGD
Compressed gases
Methanol (particular effective)
Gasoline
Diesel
99
Q

HROB….what should be carried in every elevator?

A
CHECKS E
Clipboard
HT
Entry tools (FE)
Cylinder spare
Keys (elevator)
Search rope

Elevator control sheet

100
Q
KO curtain characteristics
Tested at 2000 deg survived\_\_\_ mph winds for \_\_\_\_ min
weighs\_\_\_
dimensions\_\_\_\_
length of ropes\_\_\_\_
A

50mph winds for 60 minutes
26.5 lbs
8x6 feet
3/8” 15 foot long ropes

101
Q

PPV fans
inspected when____
how many ppl to lift it____
Never do what 2 things with the fan?

A

daily 9x tour
2
never refill inside a structure and never move the fan while it is on

102
Q

Single response modified response calls?

A
acronym- WELTS
Water leak
ERS box 2300-0800
Lock in (no food on stove)
Trees downed
Salvage Truck
103
Q

Conditions or scenarios indicating a MAJOR GAS Emergency

A
  • SERIOUS damage to major components of gas infastructure
  • 10% of the LEL either indoor or outdoors
  • 20% of the LEL in an unvented subsurface structure
  • Gas in 2 different subsurface structures
  • Indications of gas migrating into the building from outside source
  • Gas leaking inside and cant locate it or inoperable control valve
  • Gas leaking inside a wall or void in a structure
104
Q

What companies have meters proficient in sampling hard to reach areas including wall/ceiling plenum spaces for Natural Gas?

A
HHSS
Hazmat 1
Haz mat tech units
Squad
SOC support ladders

NOT RESCUE

105
Q

Private contractor working in quarters who takes the mark in the company journal?

A
Housewatchmen in blue or black ink
CNN
Company
Name
Nature of work
106
Q

Natural gas potential blast zone qualifications
Leak located
leak uknown

A

Leak located 80% or more LEL

leak unknown 10% or more LEL

107
Q

If a member cannot get a good seal with any face piece what actions are taken?

A

telephone Safety command and MSU
Company commander fills out and forwards report to bureau of ops, they forward it to safety command
Member cannot operate in IDLH

108
Q

visitors shall not be allowed in quarters after___hours?

A

2200

109
Q

If the nose cup or voicemitter are damage the officer on duty shall forward a letterhead to who?
Whats on report?

A

Chief of Operations

The name of member to discover the damage and the last member to use or inspect that facepiece.

110
Q

HRN flows ___to ___ gpm at 50 psi nozzle pressure

A

200 to 225 gpm

111
Q

PPV fan proper placement for pressurization of attack stairwell ?
How many floors will 1 fan pressurize?
How many floors will 2 fans pressurize?
Where do you place the second fan?

A

4 to 6 feet back from stairway door at 80 deg angle
1 fan 10 floors
2 fans 40 floors

3 floors below the fire

112
Q

What does the Vent support group report to the command post with?

A
27" fan with hoses
eye/ear protection and dave clark headset and HTs
CO monitors
elevator keys
Halligan/heavy axe
Chocks/handlights
113
Q

The Transfer Index (TI) of a package should not exceed ____ mr/hr and the total TI of a vehicles shipment may not exceed____MR/Hr

A

10 mr/hr

50mr/hr

114
Q

1st due roof FFs tools for fire in a HRFPMD?

A

Halligan Hydra Ram and KO curtain

115
Q

LRFPMD 2nd due roof firefighters tool assignment for a top floor fire?

A

Halligan Halligan Hook and KO curtain

116
Q

when should you stretch around an elevator shaft instead of using a utility rope stretch?

A

Fire on the 1st or 2nd floor

117
Q

one cubic foot of propane as a liquid will expand ____times as a gas

A

270

118
Q

What are the 4 primary methods of extinguishment using finished firefighting foam?

A

Smothers
Separates
suppresses
cools

119
Q
Shipping papers and where they are kept
Truck
Railroad
aircraft
ships
A

Truck- Bill of lading (cab within reach of driver)
Railroad- waybill (carried by conductor in caboose or engine)
Aircraft- Air bill (kept by the pilot)
Ships- Cargo Manifest (master or 1st mate)

120
Q

T or F

SCBAs shall be used at all CO incidents

A

False
SCBAs are worn at incidents
and must be USED at CO emergencies

121
Q

At what pressure are 3rd stage engines preferred?

A

preferred for pressures over 500psi
Need to use 3rd stage engines over 600psi

3rd stage engines capable of 700psi 500gpm

122
Q

CO detector
When does low alarm go off?
When does high alarm go off?
When meter is defective what does officer do?

A

low alarm- exceeds 35ppm slow tone/flashing red lights/slow vibration- 1 second apart
-high alarm exceeds 100ppm fast tone/flashing red lights/and vibration- 1/2 second apart)

RT-2 and get one from BN…..BN carries 2 spare CO detectors

123
Q

CPC unit entries requires a coordinated team effort by at least ___ CPC trained members?

A

5

2 entry, 2 back up, 1 Decon

124
Q

The cockloft nozzle should never be the primary attack line. Needs to be supported and protected by an additional line who carries the cockloft nozzle?

A

Squads and Division vehicles

125
Q
Lithium Ion storage system
Minimum safe distance from containers?
Minimum safe distance from exhaust fans?
Procedures if battery temps are rising?
procedures if No rising battery temps?
A
50 feet from containers
100 feet from exhaust fans
rising batt. temps- request IC to order water supply to fire department connection and shutdown ESS under the direction of SME or Con-Ed white hat
No rise batt temp- Do not charge FDC
Do not Shut down ESS
126
Q

CIDS

Bldg. designations that are mandatory CIDS buildings are?

A
BWSTRG
CFRH
MJALT
PG
REHAB
MEGA -mega hi rise any bldg over 800 feet
127
Q

Winter ops phase A or B is established what shall be put on the apparatus?

A

6 lengths of 2 1/2” hose rolled or folded
2 shovels
containers salt/sand
recovery strap with handle
tire chains with link tool and spare links
specialized hydrant connection (determined by CAPT

128
Q
Forestry Hose
who carries it?
How long?
Size of hose?
Color?
A

BFUs and all Staten Island Engines
100’
1”
yellow

129
Q

The CD-19 collision report needs to be forwarded by officer/operator within what time frame?

A

96hours/4 days

130
Q

AFFF extinguisher is inspected when?
How many ounces of 3% AFFF concentrate added?
proper air pressure?
If not used within___ empty and refill it.

A

Daily
10 oz
100psi
1 year

131
Q

School visits should be how long?

And between what times?

A

no more than 1 hour

btwn 0900-1700

132
Q

Fire house dogs need to be on a leash or chain no longer than how many feet?

A

6

133
Q

Demo work adjacent to quarters report goes to whom?

A

Fire commissioner

134
Q

What is the depth of water 1st line apparatus can drive through?

What is the depth of water for Hi-axle apparatus can drive through?

A

should not exceed 18”

should not exceed 50”

135
Q

During a storm and flooded conditions manholes can be removed….Members should walk where and do what so they dont take a swan dive into a manhole

A

walk close to the building line and probe ahead of them with tools

136
Q

Reconnaissance teams for storms operations consist of how many FFs and what is their mission or duties?

A

2-4 members they are a triage for triage not rescue they shall not help in any extrication or rescue. They should be able to traverse land and water….fly under the radar.

137
Q

What is the weight capacity of the flat bottom boat used for still water rescue?

A

3 people and 380lbs

138
Q

No member will enter the water at a still water rescue unless they are equipped with what?

A

CWS or waders and a PFD

Want to take patients out at point of entry if possible and the engine company stays out of the water awaiting patients brought back by the water rescue unit

139
Q

How many companies respond on a still water rescue?

and who brings the flat bottom boat?

A

2 companies and only an engine transports the boat.
If ladder company is assigned the water rescue unit then dispatch will try and send the engine in quarters with that ladder.
If engine company is the water rescue unit then dispatch will send out another engine with that engine

140
Q

What is the primary communication system used for rapid response vehicles task force?

A

DARs 400mhz radios
strike teams will switch their radios over to
DARs

141
Q

For every __ task forces set up in a borough a sector/group supervisor will be assigned

A

5

142
Q
What is the order of communication for rapid response vehicle task forces?
primary
alternate
contingency
emergency
A

primary- is DARs
alternate- is 800mhz radio
contingency -is cellphone
emergency -is department radio

143
Q

What radio cannot be used in the helicopter but can be brought as a communication link once you get on the roof or floors above at a high rise fire?

A
Post radio(DONT USE ON HELICOPTER)
If the post radio is not used take the BN ffs radio.
144
Q

What tools goes in the High rise roof kit?

A
BRASH 6 hour-bags
1-Bolt cutters
1-Rabbit tool
2-Axes
2-Search ropes
2-Halligans
6-SCBAs with 1 hour cylinders
BAG to carry everything in
145
Q

PFDs worn on helicopters by HRRTs must be inflated after exiting the helicopter. How long does it take for PFD to inflate when you pull the activation tab?
IF the tab fails to work what must be done to inflate the PFD

A

within 5 seconds

inflate manually by using the oral flotation tube

146
Q

The manifolds that satellite units carry consists of what?

A

4 1/2” inlet supplied by 6” hose
4 - 2 1/2” gated outlets and 2- 3” outlets and a ross relief valve.
The new ones are light and can be wheeled by one person or carried by two

147
Q

When drafting or being supplied by a boat the 2000 gallon satellite pumper will still get full capacity as long as the hydrant is on a ___ main or larger.

A

12”

if on a smaller main…look to be augmented by another water source in order to get the full capacity of the pumper