AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS

Question 0

Brush Fires

What dates are the Brush Fire Units (BFUs) of Staten Island staffed independently?

Answer 0

SPRING Mar 17th to April 30. 317430
FALL Oct 17 to Nov 30. 10171130
9x TOURS. Day Tours

Question 1

Brush Fires 3.1

When are Brush fires the GREATEST to happen?

Answer 1

Greatest to happen during the SPRING and FALL seasons

Brush fires can occur at any time during the year

Question 2

Brush Fires 3.1

Who can extend TIME and DATES as necessary in dealing with brush fires?

Answer 2

Chief of Dept
Or
Chief of Ops
With the APPROVAL of FIRE COMMISSIONER

Question 3

Brush Fires 3.2.1

What is the controlling factor affecting the severity and incidence of brush fires?

Answer 3

Weather

Question 4

Brush Fires 3.2.1

What are the 3 factors that can make a brush fire into a SERIOUS BRUSH FIRE?

Answer 4

• LOW HUMIDITY
• WINDS in excess of 15 MPH
• RAINFALL little or no rainfall for preceding 3 or more days

Question 5

Brush Fires 3.2.4
T/F
BFUs can be RELOCATED?

Answer 5

TRUE

Chief of OPERATIONS can order the activation of BFUs, RESERVE PUMPERS and/or RELOCATION of units into areas

Question 6

Brush Fires 3.3.4

What are STRIPS of LONG, THIN SECTIONS of fire extending OUTWARD from the MAIN BLACKENED FIRE AREA known as?

Answer 6

FINGERS

Question 7

Brush Fires 3.3

Where is the HEAD of the fire?

Answer 7

It’s the LEADING EDGE of a MOVING FIRE

REAR of the fire is the side OPPOSITE the HEAD

Question 8

Brush Fires 3.3.3

When looking at the fire from the REAR of the BLACKENED AREA what are the SIDES CALLED?

Answer 8

Left side is called the LEFT FLANK

Right side is called the RIGHT FLANK

Question 9

Brush Fires 3.3.5

Small Fires that are isolated and downwind from the main fire are known as?

Answer 9

SPOT FIRES

Question 10

Brush Fires 3.4

What are the most common brush fires encountered in in NYC called?

Answer 10

SURFACE FIRES

Fast moving burns GRASS WEEDS SMALL TREES and LEAVES on the GROUND

Question 11

Brush Fires 3.4.2

What is the brush fire called that starts on the SURFACE and burns DOWNWARD into the soft spongy ground?

Answer 11

BOG FIRES

Smolder UNDERGROUND
NO obvious extension hazards
SLOWER operations

Bog Fires require BURROWING HOLES in the BOG, inserting HOSELINES and FLOODING

Question 12

Brush Fires 3.4.3
T/F
CROWN FIRES burn along the TOPS of TREES?

Answer 12

True

Rarely in NYC

Question 13

Brush Fires 3.4

The 3 types of BRUSH FIRES are?

Answer 13

SURFACE (burns grass weeds trees leaves)
BOG (slow burning common in swamps n marshlands)
CROWN (burns along top of trees)

Question 14

Brush Fires 4.1

What does ALL ENGINE companies in STATEN ISL carry?

Answer 14

1” FORESTRY HOSE
2 INDIAN PUMPS
4 FIRE BROOMS

Question 15

Brush Fires 4.1.2
What is the bare minimum equipment dealing with brush fire do ENGINE RELOCATORS or ENGINES ASSIGNED to respond on 2nd or greater alarms carry?

Answer 15

2 INDIAN PUMPS

4 FIRE BROOMS

Question 16

Brush Fires 4.1.3

LADDER companies assigned to Staten Isl carry a minimum of?

Answer 16

4 INDIAN PUMPS
4 FIRE BROOMS
6 lengths of 1 3/4 hose

Question 17

Brush Fires 4.5

What are BRUSH FIRE UNITS vehicles equipped with?

Answer 17

Booster tank
Pump
Hose
Fittings 
Medical equipment
Portable Dewatering pump
CHAIN SAW

Question 18

Brush Fires 4.5.2

Who and when will BFUs be staffed by?

Answer 18

1 LT.  (does not say CAPT)
2 Firefighters (MMOT)

Day tours Mar 17 to Apr 30
Day tours Oct 17 to Nov 30

Question 19

Brush Fires 4.5.9
T/F
BFUs when staffed independently operate separate from the associated engine company?

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

Brush Fires 4.5.9 NOTE

How many patrols are conducted by a BFU daily and what times are they conducted?

Answer 20

Two Patrols Daily

Hours between
1030 and 1130
And again
1530 and 1630

Question 21

Brush Fires 4.5.9 NOTE

Where are the copies of the patrols to be conducted located?

Answer 21

On the BFU apparatus

Question 22

Brush Fires 4.5.10

Winches on Four Wheel drive BFUs can be used on what type of vehicles?

Answer 22

Designed for SELF EXTRICATION
or for use on
SIMILAR WEIGHT VEHICLES

(Not to be used to tow full size apparatus or heavy trucks

Question 23

Brush Fires 4.5.14
T/F
BFUs can go thru streams and ponds?

Answer 23

False
BFU s CANNOT 
Knock over trees
Go thru hedgerows
Or
Traverse streams and ponds

Question 24

Brush Fires 4.5.15

Can BFUs be supplied in place for prolonged operations?

Answer 24

YES

Can be supplied in place and operate as a stationary manifold to supply HANDLINES, FORESTRY HOSE, or BOOSTER HOSE

Question 25

Brush Fires
T/F
BFUs can be used besides operating at brush fires?

Answer 25

True
Due to there unique capabilities, they can be used for the following emergencies:
Winter ops
Hurricane or Severe rain storms
High winds/Fallen trees/Wires down
Dewatering operations
Special events

Question 26

Brush Fires 4.5.17
T/F
When a unit quartered in the same house as a BFU, goes out of service for mechanical reasons, the chief may detail members to staff the BFU?

Answer 26

TRUE

SAME BATTALION

Question 27

Brush Fires 4.6

POLARIS UNITS are also known as?

Answer 27

ATV (all terrain vehicles)

Question 28

Brush Fires 4.6.2

What are the capabilities of an ATV?

Answer 28

20 gpm pumps
70 gallon tanks
Booster reel
Forestry hose
Indian Pumps
All wheel drive
Pump n roll capability

Question 29

Brush Fires 4.6.5
What unit(s)are equipped to remove injured members utilizing a mounted Stokes basket?

Answer 29

ATVs

Question 30

Brush Fires 4.7.1

What COLOR,what SIZE, what LENGTH is FORESTRY HOSE?

Answer 30

YELLOW
1 inch
100 ft length

Question 31

Brush Fires 4.7.4

How many GATED OUTLETS are on a mini-manifold?

Answer 31

FOUR GATED OUTLETS
reduced to
1 inch DISCHARGES

Question 32

Brush Fires 5.4.2

When does the attack on a brush fire begin?

Answer 32

Once EXPOSURES are covered

AVOID HOOKING UPTO HYDRANTS EXCEPT TO PROTECT EXPOSURE

Question 33

Brush Fires 5.4.6

When would be the ONLY time to OPERATE in FRONT OF THE FIRE?

Answer 33

Only to PROTECT LIFE

In general avoid attacking from or operating in front of the fire

Question 34

Brush Fires

Answer 34

5.5.7