AUC 180 Procedures For Fires And Emergencies In Manhole And/or Related Installations

Question 0

Which 10-25 subcodes automatically have utility emergency crew dispatched upon receipt of the signal?

Answer 0

Codes 1 and 4

AUC 180 Sec 1.3

Question 1

What does the code 10-25 stand for?

What are the subcodes for it?

Answer 1

It stands for a manhole or transformer fire or emergency

Without a code, is when the situation is other than described in codes 1,2,3,4

Code1, fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building

Code 2, fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure

Code 3, smoke is seeping from a manhole

Code 4, fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location

AUC 180 Sec 1.1

Question 2

True or false

When operating at a manhole emergency or fire members should attempt to move vehicles in the danger area?

Answer 2

False, members shall not attempt to move vehicles in the danger area.

AUC 180 Sec 2.3

Question 3

If the officer in charge at a manhole emergency deems it ok for a single unit to remain on scene awaiting the arrival of the utility company who should preferably be left?

If the expected time of arrival is going to be more than 30 mins what can be done?

Answer 3

Preferably an engine company should be left

AUC 180 Sec 2.6

The unit remaining on scene may respond to assigned alarms received via dept radio, one member be left on manhole scene

One member be left on scene and company proceed back to quarters, company officer shall ensure relief

When a member is left on scene the officer shall frequently contact the dispatcher for renotification of utility company

The manhole shall be protected by traffice cones and tape and all units be placed back in service

AUC 180 Sec 2.6 A,B,C,D

Question 4

Units operating at a manhole emergency. When they can operate hose lines into a manhole?

Answer 4

Units should not operate a hose line into a manhole unless requested to by Con Ed Personal at the scene. If asked to put water into a manhole, do not direct the stream directly into the manhole. Instead let water flow or pour into the manhole. Use a fog nozzle to reduce or prevent electrical shock hazard.

AUC 180 Sec 2.4

Question 5

True or false

Members should pull manhole covers at emergencies and fires in the manhole or surrounding area

Answer 5

False members should not pull off electrical manholes at manhole fires or emergencies or if a manhole fire is in the area, it is the responsibility of the utility company.

AUC 180 Sec Notes 2

Question 6

When shall fire department representation discontinue at manhole fireworks emergencies?

Answer 6

Fire department representation at the scene shall continue until all dangerous conditions are alleviated, or until informed by the utility company emergency crew at the scene that FD presence is no longer required.

AUC 180 Sec Notes 9

Question 7

How many PCBs must be present in a transformer for the fire department to consider it a PCB transformer ?

Answer 7

The FDNY considers a transformer with any amount of PCBs as a PCB transformer

AUC 180 Sec 3.1 Note