AUC 150 & 180

Question 1

Iroquois Pipeline carries

Automatic valves require what FD action

Answer 1

Natural gas

Require NO action (if manual shut down req’d it will be done by Qualified Con Ed personnel)

Question 2

Manual Valve requires _ full turns to close w/special wrench

Can FD personnel close/open valves w/o Con Ed consultation

Answer 2

213 found inside entrance gate & carried by Rescue 3

Only in event of immediate threat to life or property

Question 3

Each _ alarm unit has been issued 2 UAAC. One carried _ & other _

Duties of Units may involve _

Answer 3

1st-3rd alarm units; Rig & Clearly marked at HW for relocators

Manually shutting down valves &/or patrolling pipeline to locate reported leak/fire

Question 4

Initial actions of units responding to pipeline boxes are to _

Shall fog lines be used to dissipate gas escaping

Answer 4

Set up perimeter & eliminate sources of ignition

Use of fog lines may hinder dissipation of gas. Allow gas to naturally disperse into atmosphere

Question 5

Primary Consideration at Iroquois

Patrolling of pipeline to locate leak will be performed by _

Answer 5

Evacuation

Squad of SSL as designated by IC (If NOT available IC may order available Units to perform)

Question 6

Upon confirmation of leak

Flag persons at Iroquois

Answer 6

Transmit 2nd Alarm for Street box nearest leak location

At least 1000’ each side of incident w/HT & flashlight

Question 7

During Drills can valves be operated

Answer 7

Under NO Circumstances shall valves be operated w/o prior consultation w/Con Ed personnel. Partial Closures of valves may be permitted after consultation. Under NO Circumstances will full closure be permitted

Question 8

10-25 Code 1

10-25 Code 2

Answer 8

Fire extending from manhole, conduit, or transformer into a bldg

Fire has blown 1/more manhole covers or smoke issuing from manhole under pressure

Question 9

10-25 Code 3

10-25 Code 4

Answer 9

Smoke seeping from manhole

Fire/Smoke condition from a transformer at any location ex. pole, vault, room, etc

Question 10

Emergency Crews from Utility Co are dispatched on Codes

Can members attempt to move vehicles in danger area

Answer 10

Codes 1 & 4, but request Con Ed for all codes

Members shall NOT

Question 11

Can FD operate HL into manholes

Answer 11

Not unless requested to do so by Con Ed. If requested: Do NOT direct stream directly into manhole. Let water flow/pour in & use fog noz

Question 12

If ETA of Emergency crew s more than 30 minutes, an Engine company may _

Answer 12

Remain at scene & respond to assigned alarms via radio w/1 FF left at scene
1 FF at scene & unit shall return to qtrs
If 1 FF at scene, Off shall contact Dispatcher to re-notify Utility Co, & Use traffic cones & tape w/Unit IS

Question 13

Can members pull off covers of electrical manholes

Answer 13

Only under certain circumstances at gas emergencies. Should NOT pull at manhole fires or if fire in manhole area. Do NOT pull square/rectangular electrical manhole covers

Question 14

What is the difference between removing a round electrical cover & a sewer cover for manholes

Answer 14

Round Electric- Chief & Con Ed approval req’d;

Sewer- Chief approval only

Question 15

Greatest hazard in Transformer Vaults; Primary Consideration

Can FD members enter Con Ed Transformer Vaults

Answer 15

Amount of electricity;
Safety of Civilians & fire personnel

Members are NOT to enter until Con Ed has made their examination. Con Ed determines if vault is safe for entry

Question 16

All transformers in vaults contain dielectric oil ranging in amounts from 200 to 600 gallons. The trade name for the newer oil Con Ed is presently using is "SUN-OIL" or "MOBIL-X" and this oil contains PCBs in the range of?
A. 0-49 PPM
B. 10-49 PPM
C. 50-499 PPM
D. 500 or higher PPM

Answer 16

B

Question 17

75' high Office bldg with fire issuing from a room with a sign that reads "Caution-Transformer High Voltage" should transmit which signal
A. 10-84 10-75 10-25-1
B. 10-84 10-76 10-25-2
C. 10-84 10-76 10-25-4
D. 10-84 10-77 10-25-4

Answer 17

C