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AUC 207 Flashcards

1
Q

10-28

A

Subway or Railroad System – Fire, Emergency (non-medical), or Smoke Condition – Code 1) structural fire; Code 2) Non Structure {train fire/rubbish on tracks}; 3) Emergency, non-medical

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Fire department personnel will NEVER be permitted to operate on track areas unless assured that the power is off. When can you ignore this rule?

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Only if life is in imminent peril and direct and immediate action is required to save life

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Whenever evacuation or removal of passengers from a train (other than a station) is contemplated, what shall be ordered?

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power shall be order off

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What is the first consideration on arrival at an operation involving electrified tracks?

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will be a determination of whether the power is to remain on or turned off

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What is the only verification that power has been removed to electrified tracks?

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shall be via the FDNY dispatcher

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6
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When power is removed, what parts of the train and tunnel system are not affected?

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lights in the right of way, station lights, signals, drainage pumping equipment, tunnel ventilation equipment, and train headlights

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Will interior subway car lights, found to be either on or off, be an indication that power has been removed?

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No

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8
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Emergency exits might prove the most direct means of access to a fire area. However, evacuating passengers will always be given _______________

A

priority use of this means

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9
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Communications via handi-talkie are _________ from level to level and in a straight line are _________ to _________.

A

poor, fair to poor

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An engine and truck can set up a relay with how many members?

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2 to 6 members

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – LCC

A

Bottom of subway entrance stairs. If token clerk booth is within 50 yards of stairs, contact train dispatcher through clerk. Relay token booth phone number to truck officer

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – OVM

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The foot of the stairs leading to the platform if it is within 50 yards of the LCC

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – Roof

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Approximately 50 yards from the stairs on the platform for relay

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – Engine Boss

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Approximately 100 yards (line of sight) form Roof FF on the platform

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – Additional HT equipped members

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Every 100 yards, if necessary

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Handi-Talki Relay – “C.O.R.E. – A. – T.” – Truck Boss

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To location of fire

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17
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If during the handi-talkie relay not all members are needed, the LCC starts the relay and any member after that not needed, determined by the truck boss, does what?

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shall proceed to the location of the incident with the truck officer

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18
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What are the proper radio communications for the officer and mebers in a handi-talki relay

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The officer of the unit will be identified by the unit number (Ladder 103). Other members in the relay will be identified by unit number/riding position/ and the term “Relay” ex: “Ladder 103 Roof Relay”

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At transit incidents, ECC’s should not do what until the location of the fire is determined?

A

hook up to the hydrant

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20
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What is the one of the best ways to reduce panic during a train evacuation?

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provide increased lighting (there should be adequate lighting along the right of way, in addition to a high degree of lighting at the train debarkatioin point and close to the exit)

21
Q

Whenver possible, small fire in ties of an elevated railroad shall be handled by?

A

handlines operated from the street below

22
Q

If a petroleum product is leaking in the subway and an underground storage tank is involved, who should be notified?

A

Bureau of Fire Prevention

23
Q

If a petroleum product is leaking in the subway, what can you use to vent the track area?

A

use emergency exit openings

24
Q

If a petroleum product is leaking in the subway and the fuel spill is close to a grating or main entrance of a subway system, what is the order of priority of diking the spill?

A

1) sand/earth; 2) planking; 3) Charged lengths of hose and encircle the fuel spill – this should be followed by layer of foam

25
Q

Whenever members are committed to a track ara, FF’s shall be assigned in pairs to act as warning guards. Their primary function is to?

A

warn all operating members of unexpected train traffic

26
Q

A member directed to halt traffic shall use a light and hold it _________ high and move in a _____________motion of at least _______ feet.

A

Chest / horizontal / 4’

27
Q

What is near the blue light station and how far apart are they located?

A

power removal box, telephone, and fire extinguisher (dry chem) – 600’ apart

28
Q

How do you operate the emergency telephone at the power removal box?

A

keep it depressed at all times during conversation, releasing button will terminate the call

29
Q

Gate valves with fire department threads are located at approximately?

A

200’ intervals

30
Q

In the subway system, if you see diagonal red and white stripes painted on a wall, this would mean?

A

no clearance signs

31
Q

A prism-shaped sign or a cluster of 5 white lights identifies what?

A

emergency exits in subway tunnels

32
Q

When inspecting or responding to an an incident at an emergency exit, who shall a unit notify and what shall they state?

A

notify the borough dispatcher and let them know members are entering the exit – communicate the exit number and the exit location

33
Q

If smoke is showing at the grating of a subway, and there is a light smoke condition in the station, this is usuall an indication of/

A

The fire is in the setback in the tunnel vent directly under the grating

34
Q

Red Globe indicates:

A

that there may or may not be a token booth clerk at this location and that the stairway wil be closed at some point during a 24 hour day

35
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Green Globe indicates:

A

that the entrance is open 24 hours a day. There may or may not be a token booth clerk at this location. (no token booth clerk = HEET gate)

36
Q

Members are advised that where there are colored light posts installed at a subway entrance, the first point of access, if possible, should be?

A

an entrance with a green globe

37
Q

MTA NYC transit has provided the FDNY with information found on a see through protective folder which is available at the full token booth of every station. what information do they provide?

A

Station Map, List of all: Stairways, rooms, & token booths within the station, and a list of all emergency exits which service the station

38
Q

Each unit has been issued an unlimited FDNY metrocard. When a new apparatus is placed in service, what shall the company commander ensure?

A

that the assigned metrocard is places on the new apparatus

39
Q

After each rool call, the officer on duty shall record what in the company journal regarding the assigend Metro Card?

A

is accounted for and on the apparatus

40
Q

When a Metrocard is reported lost, stolen, or damaged, what shall the officer on duty do?

A

immediately notify the PTSU, Bureau of Operations advising them of the particulars, including the ID # – also file police report and loss property report

41
Q

What color is the plate/cylinder for the 1620 key at HEET gates?

A

Red

42
Q

How far apart are the manhattan bridge track ID signs, how high above the vehicle roadway are they, and what is their color?

A

400’ intervals, 8’ above the vehicle roadway, signs are reflective red background with white lettering

43
Q

How many inches from top to bottom is the subway emergency exit sign?

A

32”

44
Q

“Light Trains” are intended for what?

A

small fires readily extinguishable by one or two extinguishers, to investigate the source of minor smoke conditions and other similar type incidents

45
Q

Who makes the decision to use a “Light Train”?

A

Chief in Charge

46
Q

The primary means of communication for a “Light Train” shall be via:

A

FD Unit using the train operators radio – TA command center– FD Boro Dispatcher – Chief in Charge

47
Q

What is the only reliable means of communications for the FD Units on a “Light Train”?

A

the direct use of the train operator’s radio

48
Q

Progress reports while using the “Light Train” must be anticipated, therefore they should be transmitted as soon as possible, but at least once every

A

15 minutes

49
Q

Can a “Light Train” tavel past the next station?

A

yes, but only with the permission of the chief in charge

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