Week 10 Flashcards
1
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What is the standard dimensions of a brownstone?
A
20-25 feet wide with a depth varying to 60’. FFP Brownstones
2
Q
What is the name for the first floor of a brownstone?
A
Basement. FFP Brownstones
3
Q
What is the name for the second floor of a brownstone?
A
Parlor floor. FFP Brownstones
4
Q
If small bedroom has only entrance from the hall, what is it called?
A
Deadman’s room. FFP Brownstones
5
Q
Where might there be a need for 10’ hooks in a brownstone?
A
The parlor (second) floor. FFP Brownstones
6
Q
T/F generally there is a door at the top of cellar and basement stairs which will prevent immediate extension of cellar fires up the main interior stairs.
A
True. However there will still be a rapid buildup of smoke and heat. FFP Brownstones
7
Q
T/F rear extensions on brownstones will have their own cockloft?
A
True. FFP Brownstones
8
Q
In flat roof brownstones, what is the size of the cockloft?
A
2-3’ and the roof is pitched towards the rear of the building. FFP Brownstones
9
Q
When shall self closing entrance doors (equipped with a locking device) be chocked open?
A
When hoselines are stretched through the door towards the fire area. FFP Brownstones
10
Q
First OV tool assignment Brownstone fire.
A
6’ hook. Halligan Tool. Flashlight. HT. FFP Brownstones
11
Q
First OV tool assignment TOP FLOOR Brownstone fire.
A
Saw, Halligan Tool. Flashlight. HT. FFP Brownstones
12
Q
If the First OV decides a laddering operation in the rear of a rowframe or brownstone is practical, what is his course of action?
A
SIR. Size of ladder. IC. Route to rear. FFP Brownstones
13
Q
First Roof tool assignment Brownstone fire.
A
Halligan, 6’ Halligan hook, Flashlight, HT, LSR. FFP Brownstones
14
Q
Order of preference for roof access, Brownstone fire.
A
Aerial ladder. 2nd Aerial ladder, Adjoining. FFP Brownstones
15
Q
Which member is responsible for the use of the saw to vent cockloft and top floor as needed after completing their initial duties?
A
First roof firefighter. FFP Brownstones
16
Q
Where does the second OV go for a top floor fire in a brownstone?
A
CHECK REAR FIRST, then go to roof to assist, or into exposure as directed by officer. FFP Brownstones
17
Q
Tool assignment for second roof Brownstone fire.
A
Halligan, 6’ Halligan Hook, Flashlight, HT. FFP Brownstones
18
Q
Tool assignment second roof TOP FLOOR Brownstone fire.
A
6’ Halligan Hook, Saw, Flashlight, HT. FFP Brownstones
19
Q
How should second roof firefighter access roof at a Brownstone fire?
A
Via 2nd arriving aerial. FFP Brownstones
20
Q
Order of preference for first roof access to roof of brownstone if TL?
A
Basket, 2nd arriving aerial, adjoining. FFP Brownstones
21
Q
If the first arriving ladder at a Brownstone fire is a TL, it is expected the officer will order second LCC to other duties. Such as?
A
Examination of exposures. Assist with roof ops. Be avail to team up with another member. FFP Brownstones
22
Q
First line cellar fire Brownstone.
A
Through front door on first floor then down to cellar via interior stairs. FFP Brownstones
23
Q
Second line cellar fire Brownstone.
A
Through front door on the first floor to back up the first hoseline. If first was used to secure first floor, second will be stretched to cellar via interior stair. FFP Brownstones
24
Q
First hoseline first floor fire Brownstone.
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Stretched through front door on first floor.
25
Second hoseline first floor fire Brownstone.
If not needed to back up first hoseline, shall be stretched through the front door on the second floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs. FFP Brownstones
26
First hoseline upper floor fire Brownstone.
Stretched through the front door on the second floor to the fire floor. FFP Brownstones
27
Second hoseline upper floor fire Brownstone.
If not needed to back up the first hoseline, stretched through the front door on the second floor to maintain the integrity of the interior stairs. FFP Brownstones
28
Brownstone fully involved. First engine should do what?
Drop two hoselines in front of the building, position rig for multiversal or supply TL. FFP Brownstones
29
First hoseline fully involved Brownstone.
Advanced into the fire building. FFP Brownstones
30
Second hoseline fully involved Brownstone.
Advanced into the fire building as a back up line.
31
As the ABC, if you determine there is heavy fire in the cellar and basement of a brownstone, what should you transmit?
Second alarm. FFP Brownstones
32
As the ABC, if you determine there is two floors of fire in a brownstone, what should you transmit?
Extra Engine and Truck. FFP Brownstones
33
What are some of the common dimensions of a Rowframe?
Two to five stories, 20-30' wide and depths from 40-60'. FFP Rowframes
34
Would a 3 or 4 window rowframe be more likely to contain a shaft?
4 window. FFP Rowframes
35
T/F Rowframes are always balloon frame construction.
False, can be either balloon or braced. FFP Rowframes
36
What is the cockloft size for a rowframe?
Vary in height from 1' to the height of a man. FFP Rowframes
37
When it noted there is a danger of collapse in rowframes? Specifically wiht corner buildings and buildings standing alone?
When a serious fire burns out the entire first floor. FFP Rowframes
38
At top floor fires in a brownstone type rowframe, who is responsible for VEIS of the top floor?
First ladder inside team. Second ladder will split into teams and examine exposures 2 and 4 for extension. FFP Rowframes
39
Who is responsible for VEIS of the fire apartment at a top floor fire in an OLT type rowframe?
First ladder inside team. Second ladder inside team will VEIS adjoining apartment. FFP Rowframes
40
How are members under the "immediate supervision" of an officer?
SHSH. Sight, hearing, search line, hose line. FFP Rowframes
41
First LCC duties 3 window front Rowframe?
Raise aerial to roof.
Wait for roof size up.
If LSR go to roof, if not VEIS top floor. (Select window not over main entrance) FFP Rowframes
42
First LCC duties 4 window front Rowframe?
Raise aerial to roof.
If 3rd floor or above use aerial for VEIS fire apartment.
If 1st or 2nd floor VEIS from portable ladders. FFP Rowframes
43
T/F 4 window front Rowframes have partitions that separate apartments. These are fire stopped between the ceiling of one floor and the underside of the floor above.
False. They are not fire stopped between the ceiling and underside of the floor above. This may permit lateral extension across the building and could result in an unusually heavy smoke condition in an apartment not directly above. FFP Rowframes
44
First OV tool assignment Rowframe.
6' hook, halligan tool, flashlight, HT. FFP Rowframes
45
First OV tool assignment Rowframe top floor fire.
Saw, halligan tool, flashlight, HT. FFP Rowframes
46
Order of preference for roof access, rowframe fire?
Aerial, aerial, adjoining (not immediate). FFP Rowframes
47
For top floor fires in a brownstone type rowframe, the second ladder officer should split his company. Who operates in the most severely threatened exposure?
Inside team. In 3 or 4 window front brownstones, the second Ladder Officer can assign chauffeur to an exposure when no longer needed for laddering ifo building. FFP Rowframes
48
Second ladder inside team, top floor fire, brownstone type rowframe. You instruct your members to make examination holes in each room, but don't pull the entire ceiling until when?
A charged line is in position. FFP Rowframes
49
Tool assignment second roof top floor fire in a rowframe?
Saw and 6' halligan hook. FFP Rowframes
50
Order of operations for first OV (TL) 3 window front rowframe.
To roof (take saw and lsr) - Wait for size up.
VEIS fire floor.
Pick up roofman (or another avail member)
VEIS top floor. FFP Rowframes
51
Order of operations for first OV (TL) 4 window front rowframe.
Wait for completion of roof size up before re positioning the basket to fire floor for ventilation. FFP Rowframes
52
Order of preference for roof access (first ladder is a TL) at a rowframe.
Basket, aerial, adjoining (not immediate). FFP Rowframes
53
Order of operations for first Roof (TL) 3 window front rowframe.
Complete initial roof duties then team up with First OV for VEIS of top floor. FFP Rowframes
54
Order of operations for first Roof (TL) 4 window front rowframe.
Complete initial roof duties, proceed to fire escape and VEIS with 2nd Roof or other available member. FFP Rowframes
55
The IC orders your engine company to stretch into an exposure at cockloft fire in a rowframe. What do you also instruct the men to do?
Take a 6' hook to pull ceilings. Engine+Exposure+Cockloft fire = 6' hook. FFP Rowframes`
56
First hoseline cellar fire in a rowframe?
Through the front door then to the cellar via the interior stairs to extinguish fire. Can be used to protect public hall and interior stairs if cellar fire too intense. If second line controls cellar fire advance first to top floor, check floors on way up. FFP Rowframes
57
Second hoseline cellar fire in a rowframe?
Back up the first hoseline. If first hoseline has advanced into cellar, and back up not needed, advance to top floor. If first used to cover first floor public hall, second stretched into cellar via outside entrance. FFP Rowframes
58
First hoseline fire on first floor rowframe?
Stretched to the location of the fire. FFP Rowframes
59
Second hoseline fire on the first floor rowframe?
If not needed to back up the first hoseline, should be stretched to the floor above the fire. FFP Rowframes
60
First hoseline fire on upper floor rowframe?
Stretched to location of fire via interior stairs. Have enough line to cover entire building. FFP Rowframes
61
Second hoseline fire upper floor rowframe?
If not needed to back up first, stretched to top floor or floor above. If fire is reported in an exposure, it might be more effective stretching to exposure, with third hoseline backing up first. FFP Rowframes
62
First hoseline. Rowframe. Building fully involved and fire in exposures. Holding Operaiton.
First arriving engine company stretch one 3 1/2 supply line for TL and hoseline for entering the building. FFP Rowframes
63
Second hoseline. Rowframe. Building fully involved and fire in exposures. Holding Operaiton.
If not needed to back up the first hoseline, is stretched to the top floor of the most severe exposure. FFP Rowframe
64
Third hoseline. Rowframe. Building fully involved and fire in exposures. Holding Operaiton.
If second hoseline is needed to back up first, third is taken to top floor of most severe exposure. If second hoseline is taken to top floor of most severe exposure, the third hoseline is stretched to the top floor of the opposite exposure. FFP Rowframe.
65
First engine Vacant Buildings in a Row of Occupied Frames.
Drop two hoselines, one 3 1/2 to supply a TL and a hoseline to enter the most severe exposure. FFP Rowframes
66
First hoseline. Vacant Buildings in a Row of Occupied Frames.
Stretched to the most severe exposure. FFP Rowframes
67
Second hoseline. Vacant Buildings in a Row of Occupied Frames.
If not needed to back up the first hoseline, shall be stretched to the fire building or the opposite exposure. FFP Rowframes
68
Third hoseline. Vacant Buildings in a Row of Occupied Frames.
Stretched to the fire building or to the opposite exposure, depending on where the second hoseline was stretched. FFP Rowframe.
69
First engine. Vacant Buildings in a Row.
Stretch 3 1/2 to supply TL and hoseline for exterior of the building. FFP Rowframes
70
First hoseline. Vacant Building in a Row.
Initially operated from exterior until TL, multiversal or heavy stream put into operation. Then stretched to most severe exposure. FFP Rowframes
71
Second hoseline. Vacant Building in a Row.
If not needed to back up the first hoseline, stretched tot he opposite exposure or through an exposure to the rear yard. FFP Rowframes
72
What do you special call for one full floor of fire front to rear in a rowframe?
Additional engine and ladder. FFP Rowframes
73
What do you special call for two or more floors of fire, in a rowframe, or cockloft fire in a rowframe?
Consider second alarm. FFP Rowframes
74
What do you transmit when two rowframe buildings are involved?
Second alarm. FFP Rowframes
75
What do you transmit when rowframe fire extends beyond two buildings?
Third alarm. FFP Rowframes (2 buildings = 2 alarms. 3 buildings = 3 alarms)
76
What is the diameter of the LSR?
9/16" TB Rope 1
77
What is the length of the LSR?
150' TB Rope 1
78
What is the weight of the LSR?
14 1/2 pounds. TB Rope 1
79
What is the working load of the LSR?
600 lbs. TB Rope 1
80
What is the minimum breaking strength of the LSR?
9000 lbs. TB Rope 1
81
Over a period of time the LSR may shrink _____ to ______ feet.
8 to 10. Consider this when planning to use it. TB Rope 1
82
Conditions for putting the LSR oos?
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Deputy Tony Hit A Homerun Far Away.
Doubt.
Two people.
Hockle
Acid
High heat exposure
Rust (Persistent)
Frozen
Abrasions
TB Rope 1
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83
What percentage of strength can LSR loose when wet?
10-15% TB Rope 1
84
A hockle can reduce strength of rope by how much?
40-50% TB Rope 1
85
When do companies inspect the LSR?
Everyone except engines inspect on Monday 9x6. Engines inspect on Tuesday 9x6. TB Rope 1
86
When attaching any of the anti chaffing devices to the LSR, how much rope do you remove from the bag and pass through the device?
3'. TB Rope 1 DS 2
87
T/F when used in a lowering or single slide operation, the anti chafing device is placed so that the flexible end overlaps the roof or parapet wall toward the street.
True. TB Rope 1 DS 2
88
What is the length of the LSR training rope?
100' TB Rope 1 DS 3
89
T/F use of the LSR training rope is permitted without the anti chafing device.
False. Must use anti chafing device. TB Rope 1 DS 3
90
When the inflatable soft landing mat doesn't operate, how long is plug removed from the electrical outlet for?
Approximately 5 minutes. Then press red reset and reconnect. TB Rope 1 DS 4
91
When is the life belt inspected?
When rope is repacked and before and after each use. TB Rope 2
92
What size drop is considered a sufficient impact load to put life belt OOS?
3' or more. TB Rope 2
93
What is the minimum breaking strength of the personal harness?
6000 lbs. TB Rope 3
94
When is the personal harness inspected?
Issued, replaced, returned, start of each tour and after use. TB Rope 3
95
T/F when company officer harness is OOS the unit can continue to respond.
False. FF harness OOS = Company I/S
Officer harness OOS = Company OOS
*SAME WITH PSS*
96
What is the length of the rope in the PSS?
50' TB Rope 4
97
When is the PSS inspected?
Start of each tour and semi annually. TB Rope 4
98
When the PSS is being inspected, how much rope is pulled through the device?
3-6 inches. TB Rope 4
99
When repacking the PSS system, how much rope is to remain between the eye of hook and EXO device?
8" of rope. TB Rope 4 DS 1
100
How long is the search rope?
200' TB Rope 6
101
Due to shrinkage and installation of knots how much shorter may the search rope be?
25' or more. TB Rope 6
102
What is the interval of distance knots on the search rope?
25' TB Rope 6
103
What is the space between distance knots on the search rope?
Approximately 6" TB Rope 6
104
What is the space between direction knot and distance?
18" before the distance knot when traveling in the direction of deployment. TB Rope 6
105
The search rope should be maintained how far off the ground?
1-2' TB Rope 6
106
Companies entering or exiting via the search rope should do so with what hand in contact with the rope?
Right hand. TB Rope 6
107
Rope is coiled into the search rope bag in which direction?
Counter clockwise. TB Rope 6
108
What is the length of the utility rope?
50' length. Condemned LSR. TB Rope 7
109
All ladder and squad companies shall carry a minimum of how much utility rope?
Min 3 lengths. TB Rope 7
110
All engine companies shall carry a minimum of how much utility rope?
Min 2 lengths. TB Rope 7
111
What is the length of the utility cord?
25' TB Rope 8
112
T/F All portable generators are 4 cycle engines, which require mixing of gasoline prior to use.
False. No mixing. TB Tools 4
113
What is the ideal length of the electrical cord to be used to power an exhaust fan?
50' or less. TB Tools 4
114
How long are portable generators tested for?
15 minutes weekly, 5 of those minutes under load. TB Tools 4
115
When are apparatus onboard generators tested?
Weekly during MUD. TB Tools 4
116
Waterproof connections can be used in up to how much water?
Up to 3 feet. TB Tools 4
117
Honda generator applications requiring maximum power should be limited to how many minutes?
30 minutes. TB Tools 4 DS 1
118
Where is it permissible to use chain saw for overhauling or ventilation?
Pier fire. TB Tools 24
119
What is the size of the circle of danger when utilizing the chainsaw?
10'. TB Tools 24
120
When is the chainsaw examined and tested?
Weekly schedule established by Captain. TB Tools 24
121
A defibrillator that displays what in the upper right hand corner is ready for use?
Black hourglass. Red X and or chirps is OOS. CFRD 4
122
CFRD Units shall have a minimum of ______ blankets in their stock, the Depot shall have a minimum of ______ blankets.
6 and 25. CFRD 4
123
When is the inspection of the MCI bag conducted?
Visual inspection during roll call. CFRD 4 A1
124
T/F Units require the hemostatic agent dressing to be in service.
False. Not required. Each E and S have 5, Depot gets additional 5. CFRD 4 A1
125
When a civilian operates the ERS box, how far way can the ring backs be heard from?
20' Com 1
126
When transmitting a message at the ERS box, how far away should the caller stand?
Approximately 1' Com 1
127
What is the preferred method of notification for a telephone alarm?
911. Com 1
128
The voice alarm is used when a unit fails to acknowledge a teleprinter dispatch message within ____ seconds.
20. Com 3
129
When a unit is OOS, who is notified?
Dispatcher, BC, DC. Same notifications when I/S. AUC 264
130
If your unit is not returned to service within ______ of the initial notification, who do you notify?
2 hours, BC and DC. AUC 264
131
What are the only tools and equipment to be included in the High Rise Roof Kit?
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6 SCBA with 1 hour cylinder
1 Bolt Cutter
2 Halligans
2 Axes
2 Search Ropes
1 Rabbit tool
Bags for tools . AUC 269 A1
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132
What HT channel will be utilized by ESU and FD members of the High Rise Roof Team?
Tac U "13". AUC 269 A1
133
Due to weight limitations, two airlifts will be necessary. Which members board the aircraft first?
The Chief, Officer, and FE team. Second lift is LCC OVM and Roof. AUC 269 A1
134
If the Air Support PFD doesnt inflate within ______ seconds, use the oral inflation tube to inflate it.
5 seconds. AUC 269 A2
135
When are the Air Support PFD's inspected?
Weekly and prior to and after each use. AUC 269 A2
136
When responding to a water leak, can you force an EDP's apartment if the leak is coming from there?
Absent clear indications of fire or other imminent danger, forcible entry will be delayed until arrival of PD, then done only at PD request. AUC 271
137
Does the officer of the Satellite Unit respond with the pumper or Satellite apparatus?
With the pumper. AUC 274
138
Utilization of the Satellite deluge guns can provide a stream with a horizontal reach of how far?
250'. 300' from TL monitor. AUC 274
139
What are good nozzle pressures for Satellite Deluge Guns? 2, 2 1/2, 3 and 3 1/2 tips?
125 psi for the 2's, and 100 for the 3's. AUC 274
140
Upon arrival at an ABR in Progress or Non ABR School, what is the first officer to arrive supposed to do?
Make contact with principal or person in charge to determine status and or location of all non ambulatory students, relay to officer in command. AUC 277
141
Members are not to remove a tree which has fallen on a vehicle unless the action is required to do what?
Rescue, Aid, Lane. (AUC 301)
142
If the chainsaw is to be utilized from the TL basket, is it started inside or outside?
Started inside, held outside until it is shut off. AUC 301
143
When the officer of a unit receives request to assist a child, who is notified?
Dispatcher and PD. If abuse suspected also request FDNY EMS Supervisor and ambulance. AUC 306
144
The Vent Support Unit brings what equipment to the ICP?
2 fans with exhaust hoses, eye and ear protection, headset and ht's, co meteres, elevator keys, halligan and heavy axe. Chocks, flashlights, SCBA and PPE. AUC 349
145
Which stairwell is the first consideration to pressurize?
Attack. AUC 349
146
If negative results are encountered while utilizing the PPF, what is the course of action?
Throttle down to idle, close door to that stairwell, notify IC. AUC 349
147
How far back and at what angle is the PPF placed?
4-6' back at 80 degree angle. AUC 349
148
One fan can pressurize ______ stories, ______ fans can effectively pressurize _________ stories.
10 and 40. AUC 349
149
If fire is above the 10th floor, where is the second fan brought to?
Three floors below the fire. AUC 349
150
When the Vent Group ROof or other member goes to burp the bulkhead, how long is it held open for?
Approximately 60 seconds. AUC 349
151
T/F If high levels of CO are encountered while operating PPF, the fans must be shut down.
False, notify IC, make use of PPE. AUC 349
152
If your unit is tasked with sequential ventilation, where is the first fan placed?
Outside, at the base of the evacuation stairwell. AUC 349
153
Gasoline powered PPF's will not significantly reduce CO levels in what range?
0-60 ppm. AUC 349
154
One 27" gasoline powered fan moves how much more air than the 16" electric box fan?
Five times. AUC 349
155
Fans blowing fresh air into a structre have shown to be how much more efficient than negative ventilation?
75% AUC 349
156
When utilizing the box fan for negative pressurization, where is it placed?
6-8 feet back at 30 degree angle. AUC 349
157
When are the PPF's inspected?
Inspected and started daily at the beginning of the 9x tour. Weekly at MUD started and run for 5 min at full RPM's. AUC 349
158
When are the evaluations for firefighters 1st thru 5th grade submitted?
May 1st of each year. PAID 6/78
159
When are proby evaluations forwarded?
At the end of the 9th, 13th and 17th month of service. PAID 5/84
160
Bereavement leave granted by the DC is not more than what?
Two nights or two days and a night. PAID 4/89
161
As the officer, who do you forward the workplace violence report to?
Through chain of command to the workplace violence prevention coordinator. PAID 1/01
162
Any incidents regarding hazing or bullying are reported by supervisory personnel in writing, up the chain of command to who?
The Chief of Department. Also if it may implicate or violate EEO they are notified as well. If criminal activity suspected notify IG. PAID 1/13
163
What services are made available to victim once supervisor is notified of hazing or bullying?
BHS and CSU. Supervisor is responsible to inform victim. PAID 1/13
