1-02 Apparatus/Vehicle security decals

Question 1

All marked FDNY apparatus/vehicles, and voluntary hospital ambulances that have
FDNY EMS 911 participant logos affixed to the cab doors, have been issued security decals. The decals shall be affixed where on the apparatus /Vehicle?

Answer 1

3.1
The decals shall be affixed adjacent to the driver’s side door in an area where it will noticed when approaching the driver. Each decal is individually
numbered and will correspond to a specific vehicle.
Note: Previously issued apparatus/vehicle security decals, affixed to the driver’s side of the windshield, shall continue to be used for identification until replaced by the new security decal.

Question 2

All personnel observing a marked FDNY apparatus/vehicle or voluntary hospital ambulance that is part of the 911 system that does not have a vehicle security decal shall contact the appropriate borough dispatcher and report what after requesting what type of message?

Answer 2

4.2
All personnel observing a marked FDNY apparatus/vehicle or voluntary hospital ambulance that is part of the 911 system that does not have a vehicle security decal shall contact the appropriate borough dispatcher and report the number, type and the location of the vehicle after requesting a mixer-off message.

Question 3

After contacting the borough dispatcher and reporting the number, type and the location of the vehicle units should approach the vehicle to determine if it is a FDNY (911 system) vehicle.
True or False

Answer 3

4.2 NOTE:

Personnel shall not approach the apparatus/vehicle.

Question 4

Who is responsible to ensure that all marked apparatus/vehicles assigned to their command have a vehicle security decal affixed adjacent to the driver’s side door of the vehicle?

Answer 4

4.4
Company Commanders shall ensure that all marked apparatus/vehicles assigned to their command have a vehicle security decal affixed adjacent to the driver’s side door of the vehicle. The decal shall have the Fire Department emblem in an upright position.

Question 5

If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged, does the company remain in service or go OOS?

Answer 5

4.6
If a decal on fire apparatus becomes damaged, the apparatus shall remain in-service while awaiting a replacement decal from Fleet Services. All remnants of damaged decals shall be recovered and preserved. The Company Officer shall make immediate notification to Fleet Services at (718) 784-6502 to obtain a replacement decal.

Question 6

What is expected of the operators of FDNY vehicles that have been stopped and challenged by Police?

Answer 6

4.7
Operators of vehicles without decals should expect to be stopped and challenged by police. Members are expected to provide complete cooperation in regards to presenting identification and answering questions from police personnel.