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AUC 151 & 159 Flashcards

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_ to _ is hurricane season for residents in the eastern Atlantic region

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June 1st to November 30th

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_ is a location other than a firehouse where flooded companies can be dispatched from during storm emergencies

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Dispersal sites

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In quarters where flooding is a problem, the Co Cmdr shall requisition/obtain supplies & equipment in advance of start of hurricane season. Requisitioning shall commence _

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March 1st. Items NOT received by May 1st shall be called to the attention of Division Coordinators
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Phase A is instituted in preparation for emergency conditions due to a storm. What 3 check lists must be completed

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72 hour, 48 hour, and 24 hour checklist faxed to Battalion. Once Phase A is initiated it will remain in effect until a termination order is issued or problem has grown to an emergency requiring Phase B
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All units assigned portable dewatering pumps shall ensure such pumps are placed on rig _ prior to predicted storm

A

48 hours

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The depth of water to be crossed w/the rig should NOT exceed _

Where should members walk in flooded areas

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18 inches

Stay close to building lines & use tools to probe for hazards
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What shall be done if rig exposed to salt

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The apparatus, including the undercarriage should be hosed down w/fresh water ASAP. Fleet Maintenance shall be notified if rig exposed to salt for an extended period of time
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Charges shall be withheld during weather emergencies when members are unable to report to work on time. A report shall be forwarded to _

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Chief of Ops w/fully detailed circumstances

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T/F During weather emergencies, can the Officer verbally approve mutuals for FFs

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Yes- written application shall follow

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10
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Incidence of brush fires is greatest during _

Serious Brush Fire Conditions:

A

Spring & Fall

Low humidity, Wind in excess of 15 mph, & Little or no rainfall preceding 3/more days
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Most common type of Brush fire in NYC

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Surface fire (fast moving). Burns grass, weeds, small trees, & leaves on ground
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All Eng assigned to respond/relocate to SI on Boxes 100D-400D or on 2nd/greater alarms for Brush fires shall carry a min of _
All Ladders _

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Eng: 2 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms,
Lad: 4 Indian Pumps, 4 Fire Brooms, & 6 lengths of 1 3/4”
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T/F Separate Fire Record Jrl shall be kept for each BFU. All responses shall be recorded in this Jrl regardless of how BFU was staffed (independently or by Eng Co)

A

True. If independently staffed- Off working in BFU responsible for Fire Record Jrl & NYFIRS
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Do BFUs have MDTs

Foresting Hose: Who has them & Characteristics

A

No- They are dispatched by radio & CADS

BFU & all SI Eng Cos. 1” LW Yellow hose in 100’ lengths. Outside wildland ops only
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Brush fires- Should initial attacks include hooking up to hydrants

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Initial attack ops should concentrate on mobility. Avoid hooking up to hydrants, except to protect exposures. Heavy emphasis on Indian pumps, Brooms, & Booster lines from BFUs
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How shall brush fires be attacked

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Flank attack. Avoid attacking/operating in front of fire (only to protect life). Extinguish flanks first then move to interior burning areas
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What can a TL be used for at brush fires

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Excellent vantage point & can serve as reference point for units operating
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Eng Ops at Brush fires (Initial Alarm)

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Protect exposures & maintain mobility. Fire attack begins once exposures covered w/Heavy reliance on Indian pumps, brooms, & booster lines from BFU. Stretching HL requires large commitment of staffing & time
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Lad Ops at Brush fires

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Operate in teams of 2. 1 FF w/Indian pump & other w/broom working along perimeter near the head of fire. Do NOT operate in front of fire
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Indian Pumps contain _ gal of water. If wind gusting wait until it diminishes, then apply water

A

5 gallons

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_ is a location separate from staging areas where Resources report in for processing & out-processing

A 
Reception Areas (Distributes IAPs)
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22
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Operational Phases (severe storm likely in NYC) are divided into 2 Phases. Phase A & B. Name each

A

A is Activation Phase; B Implementation

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23
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Companies shall review their Pre-planning hurricane checklist by _

A

May 1st

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24
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Hurricanes & severe storms can greatly affect FD ops. To counteract these natural disasters, Div, Bat and Unit Commanders should designate a “Storm Operations Coordinator.” Commands shall maintain a list of coordinators, updated each year on?

A

May 1st

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25
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Serious brush fire conditions occur when certain weather conditions are present. Indicate the correct condition.
A. High humidity
B. Winds in excess of 10 mph
C. Little or no rainfall for the preceding three or more days
D. A Yellow Flag Alert received from the National Weather Service, indicating a severe risk of brush fires

A 
C
A) Low humidity
B) Winds in excess of 15 mph
D) Red Flag Alert
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26
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4 wheel drive operations involving the winch on the Brush Fire Unit: Choose correct
A. To tow out heavy truck
B. Tow out similar weight vehicles
C. Self-extrication
D. Tow out a full size apparatus
A

B C

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27
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Correct for Brush Fire Units
A. Highly capable & effective while operating at brush fires. BFU’s can knock over small trees, go through hedgerows, & transverse streams & ponds
B. When staffed, Brush fire Units will conduct patrol duty between 10:30 & 11:30 & again at 15:30 & 16:30
C. If BFU damaged during ops, OOD of the Engine Company that the BFU is quartered is responsible for the report. The report will be endorsed by Co Cmdr & fwd to Chief of Dept

A

C

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28
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Incorrect for Brush fires
A. Eng on initial alarms should concentrate on protecting exp & maintaining mobility
B. Fire attack should begin immediately & heavy reliance on stretching lines from Eng rigs
C. Lad should operate in teams utilizing Indian Pumps & brooms unless directed otherwise
D. It may be necessary to position multiple FAST Units to operate over wide spread area. An ATV can be assigned to work w/FAST unit to remove injured members

A

B

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April 1st and brush fire season has begun. As the Off working in a Lad located in Staten Island, you know that which of the following is correct?
A. Two Indian Pumps
B. Five Fire Brooms
C. Six lengths of 1" hose
D. Six lengths of 2 1/2" hose
A 
B All ladder companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry a MINIMUM of:
Four Indian Pumps
Four Fire Brooms
Six lengths of 1 ¾" hose
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30
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Hurricane evac zones are broken into 6 zones- which is most likely to flood?

A

Zone 1

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31
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"Acting Battalion Chief" during a storm emergency where Rapid Response Vehicle Task Forces may be activated would be correct to know that a Sector/Group Supervisor shall be assigned whenever activation requires the assembly of MORE than?
A. Seven Task Forces
B. Five Task Forces
C. Two Task Forces
D. One Task Force
A

D

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32
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Primary Communications RRV Task Forces

A

Dept Admin Radio System (DARS) 400 MHz UHF hand held radios. Does NOT interfere with FD HT transmissions
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33
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Alternate Communications for RRV Task Forces

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800 MHz radios if DARS OOS. If DARS & 800 MHz OOS- cell phones can be utilized. Contingency communications- cell phones when DARS & 800 MHz OOS
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34
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Emergency communications for RRV Task Forces

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Dept radio if other systems are NOT operable. Only used for emergencies where direct contact with Dispatcher necessary
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35
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Correct
A. Co Cmdr of units receiving BFU familiarization & training sessions shall maintain written documentation in the Office Record Jrl of members who are trained
B. Damage to a Brush Fire Unit, Co Cmdr of associated Eng must endorse the report & fwd to Ch of Dept
C. Co Cmdr of Engs wherein BFU is quartered shall ensure that BFUs have had PMP & are completely serviceable by March 1st & Oct 1st.

A

C

A: Training sessions maintained in UFS of members who are trained
B. Off in charge of BFU fwd report if BFU damaged during ops. Report endorsed by Co Cmdr & fwd to Ch of Ops via Ch of Cmd.
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36
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Correct for Brush fire
A. 1st Eng hooked up to a hydrant even though exposures were not in danger since hydrants are best positive water source
B. 2nd Alarm Eng operated at top of a hill in front of the fire in order to protect an occupied 3 story MD. At the same time, the attack of the fire started at the bottom of the hill
C. Hose streams were directed 1st at the flames burning above the brush & then directly at the burning brush

A

B

AUC 151 5.4, 4.4.1

37
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Brush fire incorrect
A. Structure involved so units self committed to structural ops
B. Extingusih perimeter from flanks 1st then move to interior burning areas
C. Direct hose stream at burning brush, not at flames burning above brush
D. Never operate in front of the fire. An on rushing wall of fire can endanger operating forces

A

D operate in front of fire only to protect life

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Incorrect BFU
A. BFU winches are designed for self extrication or for use on similar weight vehicles
B. BFUs can transverse streams and shallow ponds
C. BFUs may be relocated
D. When staffed independently BFUs shall be included in MUD throughout the battalion

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B BFUs cannot knock over trees, go through hedgerows, or transverse streams & ponds
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When FD RRV Task Forces are put into operation for weather-related emergencies, you would be correct to identify "contingency communications" as?
A: 400 mhz
B: 800 mhz
C: cell phones
D: department radio
A

C

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40
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Large SI brush fire w/2 unoccupied PD’s severely threatened by flames correct
1. Self-commit to PD to protect exposures & hook up to a hydrant
2. Use a charged 2 1/2” in front of fire to protect PDs
3. Used charged 2 1/2” line as a water curtain to protect the PDs
4. Notify Dispatch to inform IC where you operating. Also request from Dispatch 2 add’l Eng & 2 Lad companies
A. 1 only B. 1, 2 C. 2, 4 D. 1, 4 E 1, 3

A

D

AUC 151 5.1.2, 5.4.2, 5.4.6, 5.4.17

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During a severe storm, Units should NOT be committed to dewatering ops EXCEPT (Choose incorrect)
A. Where lives are endangered, such as, but not limited to hospitals, nursing homes, & similar type occupancies
B. Where failure to dewater creates a serious fire hazard
C. Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable commitment of resources
D. Where minor safety & dangerous traffic problems can be alleviated by dewatering major streets already flooded

A

D Major safety

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42
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A Sector/Group Supervisor shall be assigned for every _ task forces that area activated in one borough

A

Every 5 Task forces

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43
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Still Water: rising, but NON-flowing flood waters. Each Water Rescue Company has been issued a _’ 140 lb Flat bottom boat for use during flood conditions with no motors or oars. Can it be stored upright?

A

14’ 140 LBS. Max Capacity 3 persons or 380 lbs
Boats can be stored in an upright position in qtrs or outside in a secure location
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Who transports the Flat Bottom Boat

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When the Water Rescue Company is a Ladder- an Engine will be dispatched to transport the flat bottom boat.
When the Water Rescue Company is an Engine Company- they will transport the flat bottom boat and a neighboring Engine Company will be dispatched to assist in operations
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45
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Which members of the Water Rescue Company can enter the water when using the Flat Bottom Boat

A

No member shall enter the water unless equipped with a Cold Water Suit or waders and a PFD. Trained members shall don the suits prior to commencing ops.
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46
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The assisting Engine for Flat Bottom Boat ops- do they enter the water?

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The Assisting Eng will NOT enter the water. Instead they will remain at the ENTRY point with their CFR equipment to assist with removal of victims from the Flat Bottom Boat, perform pt assessment, & provide treatment as needed.
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47
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The Recon teams mission is to provide info to the Branch Director/Deputy Chief, including locations of victims & resources necessary for rescue. Can these teams engage in extrication/rescue activity?

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Recon Teams SHOULD NOT engage in extrication/rescue activity. Recon is triage, not rescue.
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Recon teams should be comprised of _ members who are mobile yet inconspicuous to the general public

A

2-4 members. They should travel light to cover as much ground as possible via land and water
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