Auc 159

Question 1

Reconnaissance teams should not engage in extrication rescue activity. Teams should be comprised of

Answer 1

2 to 4 members each, who are both mobile yet inconspicuous to the general public. Capable of moving about their assigned area via land and water

Question 2

72 hours prior company shall

Answer 2

Order fuel if necessary. All units assigned dewatering pump’s shall secure pumps on apparatus. This is a conflict with 5.2.3 that says 48 hours.

Question 3

48 hours prior company shall

Answer 3

Ensure quarters are being secured inside and out. Move MSU depot’s, Cfr Depots.

Question 4

Rapid response vehicle task force: initial task force may consist of

Answer 4

An officer serving as the task force leader. 3 to 6 firefighters. Two apparatus consisting of RRV sock support latter second pieces, one RRV and a tack unit, one rrv and a bfu

Question 5

SSL Our RV strike teams shall be designated as follows. The four-door, four-wheel-drive apparatus equipped with an MDT will be designated as?

Answer 5

R156

R025

Question 6

The two door 2 Wheel Dr. rig without an MDT shall be designated as

Answer 6

SSL 156

SSL 025 One called over the department radio

Question 7

When more than___Task force is assembled, a sector/group supervisor shall be assigned

Answer 7

One

Question 8

A sector/group supervisor shall be assigned for every___ task forces that are activated in one borough

Answer 8

5

Question 9

Each task force shall be equipped with a minimum of the following:

Answer 9

Two chainsaws
Spare chains
Chainsaw fuel
NFPA approved protective equipment for chainsaw
Elevator keys
One dewatering pump
Additional equipment will be supplied as necessary by contacting text services. SOC or rescue operations do not supply this equipment for SSL

Question 10

Primary communications (1) are

Answer 10

DARS

Question 11

Alternate communications (2)

Answer 11

800 MHz

Question 12

Contingency communications (3)

Answer 12

Cell phones

Question 13

Emergency communications (4)

Answer 13

The department radio

Question 14

During a severe storm units should not be committed to dewatering operations except in the following cases:

Answer 14

• When lives are endangered, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and similar type occupancy’s
• When failure to the water creates a serious fire hazard, such as rising water in close proximity to live electrical equipment, which cannot be disconnected safely
• Where extensive property damage can be averted with a reasonable commitment of resources
• where major safety and dangerous traffic problems can be alleviated by immediately beginning the dewatering of major streets and highways

Question 15

Swift water task force shall comprised of one battalion chief designated task force leader, 2 swift water search teams each consist of?

Answer 15

One officer and five firefighters who are swift water rescue technician certified. One water rescue company with a flat bottom boat, one engine company, to EMS personnel, one hi Axel vehicle, to zodiac inflatable boats