AUC Flashcards by joe Gajewski

OV position in the subway relay

The foot of the stairs leading to the platform within 50 yards of the chauffeur

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Subway relay truck chauffeur position where

Bottom of subway entrance stairs within 50 yards of the stairs to the street

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Roof firefighter in the subway relay

Approximately 50 yards from the stairs on the platform

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Engine officer on the subway relay

100 yards straight line of roof firefighter

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Truck officer location subway relay

At the location of the fire

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Additional HT equipped members space how far apart in the subway relay

100 yards if necessary

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Can you use the radio on a subway train to communicate

Yes to use the relay to ticket booth

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Subway relay is measured in

All in yards

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AUC 200 when do we start preplanning for winter weather

October 1

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AUC 200 what tools are needed during a nice and snow emergency

6 lengths of 2 1/2” hose rolled or folded on each Engine and Ladder
2 shovels
Salt or sand
Vehicle recovery straps and shackles
Tire chains spare links and link tool
Specialized hydrant connections set-up as determined by individual commanding officers

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AUC 200 what should MUD cover

Water supply problems 
Operations involving dead-end streets in cul-de-sac
Remote locations
Local special problem
The deployment of resources at the scene

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AUC 200 what is another good source of water during winter operations

Fire Boat,yard hydrants drafting standpipes

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AUC 200 when does requisitions be in for special tools for winter of operation? When do you call the division Cordinator if the tools have not arrived?

July 1st

October 1st

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AUC 200 how many shovels shall be maintained in quarters for shoveling snow from in front of the firehouse and hydrants

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AUC 200 at what temperature and time. Do we need to go out and check for frozen hydrants

25* F for 24 hours

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AUC 200 what color disks do we put on a frozen hydrant and what paperwork do we do afterwards

Yellow disk and report to administrative battalion if in their first due area. Anywhere else notify administrative company

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AUC 200 when should companies go out on reconnaissance and surveillance operations

3 hour intervals
Main arteries
Percentage of response area impassable
Specific large areas or special hazards inaccessible
Action taken

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AUC 200 when entering a snow covered street who goes first

3 stories or more ladder engine hands stretches, 3 or less engine goes first and ladder brings portables

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AUC 200. when hooking up directly to hydrant what device do you

Two way gate

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AUC 180 10-25 code 1,2,3,4

“B” extend to building
“U” smoke under pressure blown manholes cover
“S” smoke seeping
“T” fire or smoke from a transformer pole vault or room

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AUC 180 which codes has Con Ed dispatched

Code 1 and 4

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AUC 180 what 2 things should we not move at manhole fires

Cars and manhole covers

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AUC 180 what is the time limit on leaving one company to watch a manhole

30 minutes

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AUC 180 what are the options if Con Ed can’t get a truck on scene in 30 min for a manhole

leave unit on scene and in service to response to alarms with one member left behind
One member left at scene and company returns to quarters with relief provided
When Menber left at scene office make frequent contact with dispatcher to re-notifaction of utility
Manhole protected by traffic cones and tape and all units put back in service

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AUC 180 member left at scene of a manhole should do what?

1. Be alert to changing conditions and shall call foe assistance 2. Maintain surveillance of surrounding properties 3. Prevent entry to area by pedestrians and other vehicle traffic 4. Obtain information necessary for required reports

AUC 180 what type of cooling oil does con Edison use in their Transformers

Sun-oil or Mobil-x with a range of 10-49 PPM OF PCBs which is consider non PCB.

AUC 180 what is the range of PCB contaminated Transformers

50-499PPM

AUC 149. What is the buckeye pipe line and what does it carry?

2-12" steel pipes that carries one gasoline other kerosene

AUC 149. What is the max pressure in the buckeye pipe line?

1200 psig

AUC 149. What are the three wrecks used for the buckeye pipe line?

1. Short tee wrench for cover 2. 3 1/2' wrench painted yellow with female fitting 3. Combo wrench for cover and female for the value shut off. Also painted yellow.

AUC 149. How many turns to shot down the buckeye pipe line?

42 full turn or 84 half turns Expect in the Long Island city terminal 24 full 48 half. Clockwise...

AUC 149. What is the dummy box number for the buckeye pipe line?

9000

AUC 149. If a buckeye pipe line PIPELINE PROFILE CARD is not in the value box who should you contact?

Buckeye Pipeline coordinator at division 8.

AUC 149. What three things should be stored in house watch and hung near house watch for relocated units to use on the Buckeye pipeline?

Unit Alarm Assignment cards Instruction cards Extra wrench Additional cans of foam

AUC 149. What should an engine bring on a second alarm for a leak in the Buckeye Pipeline?

Additional cans of foam | IF OUT OF QUARTERS COMPANY MUST NOT RETURN FOR FOAM

AUC 149. How many gallons in a barrel?

42 gallons

AUC 149. The Dynamic Leak Detection System for the Buckeye Pipeline is what amounts and times?

3 barrels in 1 minute alarm will sound | 5 barrels in 1 minute system shut down

AUC 149. How many Members should it take to patrol the buckeye pipe line on foot?

2 H/T equipped members

AUC 149. How close can an apparatus be parked at a Buckeye Pipeline leak?

600'

AUC 149. If train traffic need to be stopped for a leak on the Buckeye Pipeline how far away in both direction should flag person be placed?

1000'

AUC 149. When should Buckeye Pipeline controls values be checked?

During semi-annual hydrant inspection Familiarization drills Sub freezing weather when flood happens **** value pits flooded immediate phone call to Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8

AUC 149. What are the three types of drills for the buckeye pipeline?

Familiarization Drills March/April and Sept/Oct Division Drills March/April and Sept/October Borough Drills October/November

AUC 149. When is the only drill that members will experience the actual closing of values?

Borough Drills only.

AUC 149. When responding to a Buckeye Pipeline Drill how should companies response?

10-20

AUC 151. When is brush fire season?

BFU's are staffed. March 17 to April 30 and October 17 to November 30.

AUC 151. Factors affecting brush fires?

Low humidity Wind 15 mph Little or no rain for 3 or more days

AUC 151. What is the head, rear and flanks of a brush fire?

Head leading edge of the fire Rear is the opposite of head Look at the fire from the burnt out area is left right flank

AUC 151. All engines on staten island carry what brush fire tools?

2 Indian pumps 4 brooms 1" forestry hose

AUC 151. Relocated engines responding to a brush fire on Staten Island shall carry?

2 Indian pumps | 4 brooms

AUC 151. All ladder companies on Staten Island shall carry?

4 Indian pumps 4 brooms 6 lengths of 1 3/4"

AUC 207 When can we go on the track bed?

Civilians on the track and we must keep them away from the 3rd rail, and or we are going to the blue light.

AUC 207. How high and wide do you swing a flash light to stop a train?

Chest high and horizontal 4' wide.

AUC 207. What is found at a blue light?

Power removal box Telephone Fire extinguisher

AUC 207. How far apart are the blue lights?

600 feet

AUC 207. All under river Transit Tubes are equipped with?

Wet Stand Pipe Systems

AUC 207. How far apart are gate values with FD threads?

200 ft and equipped with 1 1/2" hose and adjustable fog and straight stream nozzle.

AUC 207. When train batteries burn what gas do they give off?

Hydrogen.

AUC 207. Difference between red and green globes on train stations?

Red closed at some point Green open 27/7 But both may or may not have a token booth man

AUC 207. When disembarking a light train what should be left behind?

A H/T equipped Member with the train operator.

AUC 207. How often should we give progress reports we operating from a light train?

Once every 15 min.

AUC 207. How far can a light train travel?

Not past the next station without permission from the chief

AUC 207. What is the propose of a light train is?

To extinguish small fires by use of 1 or 2 cans. Or to investigate minor smoke condition.

AUC 207. What is the distance of 12,000 volt lines for catenary wires?

10'

AUC 207. Where is the emergency evacuation device located?

Underground and grade level. At first blue light south of the southbound train within 50 feet Elevated stations in area of ticket booth of full time Both ends of under river tubes Staten island tower B.

AUC 207. Which doors on the air train will open when the release handle is pulled?

Only the one on the walkway side.

AUC 207. How far apart is the air train blue lights apart?

800 ft