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Who does not report on issuance of a recall?

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ML, YL, Bereavement, Special, Emergency. Regs 18

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What is considered immediate supervision of an officer?

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SHSH. Sight, hearing, search, hose. Ladders 3

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Priority order for roof access as per Ladders 3?

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ALF. Adjoining. Aerial. Fire Escape (rear). Ladders 3

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When can the roof firefighter perform vertical ventilation without direct communication from officer?

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Interior team has door control on fire floor or charged hoseline is moving into apartment. Ladders 3

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Scissor stair exit doors are placed no less than how far apart in the public hallway?

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No less than 15’. MD Glossary

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What are the general dimensions of OLT’s built before 1901?

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20 or 25’ wide, 50 to 85’ deep. 3 to 7 stories. MD.

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What are the general dimensions of NLT’s built on or after 1901, but before 1916?

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35 to 50’ wide, 85’ deep. 6 to 7 stories. MD

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NLT’s built between 1916 and 1929 were required to have their floor areas broken up into areas of what square footage or less?

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2500 sq/ft or less. MD

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Fireproof partitions in tenements built between 1916 and 1929 go as high as what?

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Ceiling of the top floor. 
CUT
1920's - Ceiling
1930's - Underside
1940's - Top
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NFP MD’s built after 1929 were required to have their floor areas enclosed by fire walls in areas of what square footage?

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3000 sq/ft. MD

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Which suction inlet should engine companies attempt to utilize at multiple dwelling fires?

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Side suction, as to not block out arriving ladder apparatus. MD.

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If the entrance door to a MD is equipped with a locking device, who is responsible to chock it open?

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First member entering the building. MD

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What are the three situations where a roof line can be operated into a hole?

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Prevent extension past trench.
Protect exposures.
Extinguish fire that can’t be reached from below. MD

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Where is the first hoseline stretched for a fire in a MD?

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To the fire floor via interior stairs, once safety of stairway is assured, first line may be advanced to extinguish fire. MD

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Where is the second hoseline stretched for a fire in a MD?

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To the fire floor via interior stairs. If not needed, THEN stretched to floor above. MD

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T/F no material shall be thrown into shafts from the fire apartment?

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False. Narrow shafts. MD

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What do you call for when there is fire on two floors of an OLT/NLT?

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Extra engine and truck. MD

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What do you transmit for fire on two floors in an OLT/NLT, progress not made on at least one floor in a short period of time.

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Second alarm. MD

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What do you transmit for fire in a OLT/NLT shaft, extending into an exposure?

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Second alarm. MD

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What do you transmit for fire in a OLT/NLT shaft, fire extending into two exposures?

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Third alarm. MD

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What is the preferred ladder to be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt out stairs?

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Extension ladder. MD

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T/F floor beams in OLT’s that are supported by wood structural members are generally provided with fire cuts.

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False. Floor beams which are supported by masonry walls are generally provided with fire cuts. MD

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What is the general distance of a rear tenement from the front building?

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10-25’ MD.

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What information does the first officer on the fire floor transmit to the IC?

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LODANCE.

Location
Occupants
Difficulties or Delays
Access
Number of apartments
Conditions
Extension. MD
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How wide should a trench cut be?
At least 3'. MD
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The trench cut should be how far from the initial vent hole?
About 20'. MD
27
Height of the cockloft in MD's.
Up to four feet deep. MD
28
Which type of roof is used to more easily slope the roof for water run off? Will normally be springy.
Inverted or raised roof. MD
29
T/F stairs in MD's are generally marble or slate treads and the platform is supported only at the edges.
True. MD
30
How can NYCHA doors be remotely unlocked?
Either thru dispatcher or directly thru emergency line. MD A 4
31
How is a known life hazard identified?
Seen by rescuer. Heard by rescuer. Information from credible source or person at scene. MMID
32
Who comprises the safety team with one ladder and one engine on scene?
Control and LCC. MMID
33
Who normally comprises the safety team prior to the arrival of the FAST unit?
Control and backup of second arriving engine. MMID
34
Internal radio code types. Rescue, Command, Engine, Spare, Truck, Squad.
``` 1 - Rescue 2 - Command 5 - Engine 6 - Spare 7 - Ladder 8 - Squad. MMID ```
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Engine internal radio codes.
Officer. ECC. NBCD. MMID
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Ladder internal radio codes.
Officer. LCC. ROIC. MMID
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How do you identify a battalions internal radio code?
24 - - -. MMID
38
What distance shall the FAST Unit stage from the ICP?
Within verbal contact. MMID.
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What three things should FAST Unit officer get from IC?
Fire location. Tactics implemented. Location of operating units. MMID.
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FAST Unit - In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, what equipment shall be brought to the ICP?
FAST Pak, Search Rope, Stokes Basket with Backboard, 2:1 rope, Pak Tracker. MMID
41
How long does member transmitting emergency message depress their EAB for to reset it?
Approximately 2 seconds. MMID
42
T/F DRD in bunker coat is for horizontal drag only.
True. MMID
43
What is the length of the nylon tubular webbing?
20'. MMID
44
What is the breaking strength and knotted breaking strength of the nylon tubular webbing?
4000 and 3000 knotted. MMID.
45
T/F the nylon tubular webbing can be used for lifts.
False, dragging victims only. MMID.
46
When is the nylon tubular webbing inspected?
Monthly and after each use. MMID
47
What are the priorities to assess when a missing member has been located?
``` FAIR Fire Air Injuries Removal. ```
48
What side do you position an unconscious member on?
Their right. MMID.
49
Which units assigned on the 10-66 do not report to the staging area?
Rescue, Squad, Soc Ladder, FAST Unit and CFR Engine. MMID
50
T/F a company officer can be assigned as the street coordination manager at a 10-66.
True. Establish contact with PD and EMS officers to ensure traffic flow. Also coordinates EMS triage area. MMID
51
What is the preferred forcible entry method for elevator incidents or emergencies?
Maxiforce air bag. TB EM 1
52
What is the elevator transfer point to reach top or return to bottom of a structure called?
Sky lobby. TB EM 1
53
When can you utilize the elevator at a fire?
Above 7. TB EM 1
54
Do not use an elevator in a bank which services the fire floor if a lower bank reaches within how many floors of the fire floor?
5 floors. TB EM 1
55
If you are going to use FD hose to slide down an elevator shaft, do you tie the lengths together first, or couple them?
Tie. TB EM 1
56
What should you ascertain from workers stranded on a scaffold?
Physical and mental state. Anyone in the building who can help. What is wrong and can you fix it. TB EM 4
57
If the scaffold hoist motor is overheated it shall be allowed to cool for how long?
15 minutes. TB EM 4
58
The aluminum oxide blade is used for what type of cutting operation?
Metal. TB Tools 9
59
The carbide tip blade is used for what type of cutting?
Roof etc. TB Tools 9
60
The silicon carbide tip blade is used for what type of cutting?
Concrete. TB Tools 9
61
The new diamond combination blade is replacing what blades?
Aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. TB Tools 9
62
Fuel tank on saw is sufficient for how many minutes of continuous operation?
20-30 TB Tools 9
63
When checking the saw, how many seconds should you allow it to warm up for before being run at full rpm’s?
10-20 TB Tools 9
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When checking the saw, how many seconds should you allow it to run at full RPM’s?
10-20. TB Tools 9
65
When is the carbide tip blade put out of service?
8 or more tips broken, or worn down to circumference of the blade. TB Tools 9
66
When is the aluminum oxide or silicon carbide blade put out of service?
Cracked or badly nicked, center out of round, worn down 8” diameter or less. TB Tools 9
67
How big is the circle of danger when utilizing the power saw?
20'. TB Tools 9
68
Physical communication between guide man and saw operator is what (Slaps)?
1- Stop, 2 - Cut, 3 - Shut down saw. TB Tools 9
69
How far apart are your feet when using the saw?
18-20". TB Tools 9
70
There are seven cuts made for a normal ventilation hole, what number is the knockout?
2. TB Tools 9
71
How far away is the focal point of the TIC?
3' TB Tools 27
72
The rebar cutter can be used to cut wrought iron fences up to what diameter?
5/8" TB Tools.
73
The TIC will remain in Low heat High sensitivity mode when colors yellow thru red appear in less than what percentage of viewed areas?
15%. TB Tools 27
74
What is the normal temperature operating time of the TIC?
2 hours. TB Tools 27
75
What can the TIC not see thru?
Clear glass or plastic. Water. TB Tools 27
76
What is the average field of view of a TIC?
50 degrees. TB Tools 27
77
What is the TIC inspected?
After each roll call and after each use. TB Tools 27
78
Are TIC's intrinsically safe?
No. TB Tools 27
79
When is the annual safety inspection of quarters completed?
January and July. SB 62
80
Wooden I beams are produced in lengths up to what footage?
56' SB 78
81
T/F when dealing with the Anchor Meter Pan, the name ANCHOR is engraved in the lower left hand corner of the pan.
True. SB 80
82
When dealing with waterfront operations, what ladder should be dedicated for the purpose of member removal should the need arise?
20' straight. SB 81
83
What are the three acceptable terms to describe what was formerly known as a Collyers Mansion condition?
Light, Medium and Heavy clutter. SB 92
84
Upon notification of an alleged incident of discrimination, who does officer notify?
EEO Officer. Routine via phone or email. Incidents effecting operations via phone. Confidential EEO report submitted directly to EEO Officer. PAID 1/77
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Who can request an officer to question any individual involved in an EEO incident?
BITS or EEO officer. PAID 1/77
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T/F only those EEO incidents which affect operations can be recorded in the company journal.
False. No EEO incidents recorded in company journal. PAID 1/77

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