Auc 200 Winter Ops

Question 0

Company Commanders shall begin requisitioning supplies and equipment for winter ops on what date ?

Answer 0

July 1

Question 1

Company commanders shall keep a minimum of how many shovels in quarters for snow clearance in front of quarters ?

Answer 1

6 shovels

Question 2

During periods of cold weather tower ladders deck pipes multiversals manifolds and pumps should be drained at what time ?

Answer 2

After use and following roll calls

Question 3

What is considered sub-freezing weather conditions ?

Answer 3

25. Degrees or less for a 24 hour period

Question 4

Units encountering a frozen hydrant not in there Adminstrative district will do the following ?

Answer 4

Place a yellow disc on hydrant and promptly notify the officer of the Adminstrative company

Question 5

Operational phase of snow emergency is divided into phase. A and phase B, when should phase A be instituted?

Answer 5

Phase A shall be instituted when weather forecasters predict a severe storm approaching NYC and will initiate the institution of certain Pre-planned preliminary activities in preparation for the emergency conditions

Question 6

Phase B of snow emergency procedures shall be instituted?

Answer 6

When actual emergency conditions are reached or imminent and necessary Pre-planned special activities are determined necessary

Question 7

The following equipment shall be assembled and placed on company apparatus when snow or ice emergency is imminent of Phase A or B established?

Answer 7

At least 6 extra lengths of 2 1/2 hose rolled or folded on each engine and ladder apparatus , 2 shovels , containers of salt and or sand, vehicle recovery strap with shackle , tire chains spare links and link tool, specialized hydrant connection set up as determined by individual commanding officers

Question 8

What shall be used for control and recording of snow emergency activity when clearing hydrants?

Answer 8

Hydrant inspection cards

Question 9

When building is higher than 3 stories that is 4 and up who is given preference in entering block first?

Answer 9

Ladder company apparatus

Question 10

When does the engine company have preference in entering the block first during winter ops?

Answer 10

3 stories of less and ladder company will carry portables into the block

Question 11

In interest in getting fast water on fire during winter ops you may

Answer 11

Directly hook up to hydrant with line but two way gate shall be used

Question 12

Drills and training schedules concerning winter operations shall be initiated during the month of

Answer 12

October each year

Question 13

Items on requisition not received by _______shall be called to the attention of division coordinators

Answer 13

October 1st

Question 14

Division and battalion coordinators shall intimate the activities of AUC 200 on

Answer 14

October 1 st except where specifically noted to continue for the duration of the winter season

Question 15

During extreme winter weather the OOD will inspect hydrants when told by chief and inspect the following locations

Answer 15

1. Hydrants having defective drainage assembles previously reported
2. Hydrants with plugged drains
3. Hydrants used in the last 24 hours
4. Long Island pipeline valve pits subject to freezing
   5 hydrants at construction and demo sites
   6 hydrants where experience has shown ground water to be a problem

Question 16

If encountering frozen hydrant while on inspection so activities or a ops

Answer 16

Place yellow disc

Report hydrant to admin batt on company frozen hydrant control sheet

Question 17

During winter ops TL should be drained

Answer 17

After every use

After 9x and 6x roll call