AUC 266 269 Flashcards

1
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Air Recon Chief Progress Report Correct
A. At least every 10 minutes for the 1st hr and then 15 min thereafter
B. When requested by IC
C. Minor or Significant info becomes avail
D. All correct

A

B

A Progress report every 10 minutes
C Significant info

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Airlift of Air Rescue Team incorrect
A. ARC shall have helicopter pilot switch ARC’s helicopter radio to interop TAC U
B. HRRC/HRRT shall switch HT to TAC U
C. NYPD Aviation and ESU switch to TAC U and advise ARC and IC on TAC U feasibility of landing on roof
D. ARC relays info to IC via 25 watt helicopter radio on Cmd Ch. If available, Aide monitors TAC U

A

D. During Air Recon Ops, ARC ensures Helicopter radio is on Primary Cmd Ch for comm w/IC. On decision to “Airlift” Air Rescue Teams, ARC shall have Pilot switch ARC’s helicopter 25 watt radio to TAC U Ch and Aide monitors Primary Command
AUC 269 5.10

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HRRC responding on Assemble correct info via Dispatch:
A. Preliminary Report
B. ID of Attack and Evac Stairs
C. ID of elevators leading to roof
D. All of above
A

B

A. Progress Report
C. ID of Stairs that lead to roof

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Air Recon Chief (ARC) activated for (3)

A

“1-2-3”
10-60 Code 1
Doubtful 2nd alarm fires associated w/76 or 77
All doubtful 3rd Alarms

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Incorrect ARC on Helicopter
A. If possible, Bat FF accompanies ARC
B. ARC Ensure video sent to FDOC and IC
C. ARC sits in rear right seat of heli and uses split ear set supplied by PD
D. Ensure helicopter radio on Tac U at 25 watts
E. Post Radio cannot be operated in heli

A

D Ensure helicopter radio is on Primary Cmd Ch for communications w/IC. Once Airlift of Air Rescue Team, then switch from Primary Cmd to TAC U.

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Transformer coolant incorrect
A. “Oil” in type of fluid/coolant column, PCB level will be “0”, a number or blank. If blank, assume equipment is PCB contaminated (50-499 PPM PCB)
B. Silicon is a non PCB type of dielectric fluid used as a replacement for PCB fluids in a transformer
C. Transformer cooled by air will contain large amounts of PCB
D. Carcasses are “PCB Transformers” taken OOS. If drained, they will always contain residual dielectric fluid

A

C “Air” - A transformer cooled by air not a liquid, hence will not contain PCB

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Incorrect for PCB incident
A. Entrance into contaminated/suspected area shall be kept to a minimum
B. Deactivation of transformers shall be performed only by Con Ed Personnel or FD members when accompanied by Engineering Personnel
C. When ext fire, fog/foam shall be used for flammable liquids. Water shall be used for structural members
D. SCBA is mandatory even in areas of light smoke. Use until OIC confirms area is free of toxic gases

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B Deactivation of transformers performed only by Con Edison Personnel or Engineering Personnel of the premises familiar with procedure. No member of FD shall attempt deactivation by direction or upon instruction of engineering personnel.

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Decon procedures shall be implemented only when members/equipment are exposed to levels _ PPM
A. 25
B. 50
C. Any amount
D. 500
A

B

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M2 Metro North RR cars are only cars with transformers containing PCBs. Incorrect
A. M2 cars always operate in pairs, 1 “A” and 1 “B”
B. “A” car is even numbered and “B” is odd
C. Each “A” and “B” car will have a pantograph and PCB containing transformer with EPA label
D. Pantograph will unfold when receiving power from catenary (overhead) wire

A

C “A” car (an even numbered car), having a pantograph

is coupled to a “B” car (odd numbered car) having no pantograph

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ARC shall operate on Primary Cmd Ch. When will ARC switch to Tac U
A. On decision to assemble Air Recon Teams
B. Upon arrival at an incident and there is heavy traffic on Primary Cmd Ch
C. On decision to Airlift Air Rescue Team

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C On the decision of the IC to “Airlift” the Air Rescue Teams: ARC shall have the pilot switch ARC’s helicopter radio to the interoperable TAC U. HRRC and HRRT’s shall switch their HT to the TAC U channel

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ARC incorrect from IC via Dispatcher while responding to mobilization point
A. Progress Report
B. ID of stairs that lead to the roof
C. If appropriate, location and designation of all sectors designated by IC
D. ID of Attack and Evacuation stairs

A

C

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12
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ARC, HRRT, HRRC incorrect for PFD
A. HRRC and HRRT will don PFDs over bunker gear prior to boarding aircraft
B. ARC will don PFD over work duty uniform prior to boarding aircraft and will not be wearing other PPE
C. PFDs must be inflated manually by member only after exiting the aircraft
D. Although not designed for firefighting, PFDs can be worn while operating at fires

A

D Not designed for firefighting ops

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13
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Primary consideration at PCB incidents is safety of civilians and FFs. Correct
A. Members shall only deactivate transformers if they are accompanied by Con Ed Personnel or Engineering Personnel of premises familiar w/procedure
B. Transformer fire- foam shall not be used because it conducts electricity
C. SCBA mandatory in areas of medium and heavy smoke. Light smoke- APRs may be used
D. Evacuation for fire fl and all areas exposed (even if light haze) shall be given prime consideration

A

D
A Deactivation of transformers shall be performed only by Con Ed or Engineering Personnel of the premises familiar with procedure. No member shall attempt deactivation by direction or upon instruction of engineering personnel
B Fog/foam for flammable liquids. Water for structural members.
C Use of SCBA is mandatory even in areas of light smoke condition

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FFs exposed to 40 PPM PCBs correct
A. Confine members to a designated area
B. Ensure members are examined by EMS Conditions Officer
C. Ensure mandatory decon implemented due to levels exposed
D. Contact OEM via Battalion cell to assist in making decisions regarding decon and other methods of controlling possible spread

A

A
B Shall be examined by a Medical Officer
C Decon req’d for 50 ppm and higher
D Notification of the OSHA Unit

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15
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ARC incorrect
A: If possible, the Battalion FF will accompany the ARC on the helicopter
B: The ARC and Battalion FF shall approach and board the helicopter from admid-ship with no PPE on when directed by the pilot
C: The ARC shall always sit in the right rear seat
D: The ARC shall bring with him the ARC instruction card, binoculars, NYC map, flashlight, UHF HT, and VHF HT
E: Once 10-84, provide a preliminary report to the IC within 10 minutes of arrival

A

E Preliminary within 5 minutes. Provide progress reports to the IC at least every 10 minutes
AUC 269 page 5
Also, if ordered by the IC, the ARC shall transmit a Mayday message to evacuate the building over the primary command, tactical and secondary tactical channels using the helicopters 25 watt radio

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16
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The High-Rise Roof Chief (HRRC) incorrect
A: While responding to the mobilization point, obtain a progress report, ID of attack stairs, and ID of stairs that lead to the roof
B: Notify the IC of the fire through the Borough dispatcher wherein the mobilization point is located when the High Rise Roof Teams (HRRT), NYPD aviation, and ESU are assembled
C: Ensure that the HRRC, HRRTs and PD ESU are on the HT channel 1 prior to lift off
D: If available, ensure the Post Radio is taken for use on/within the structure
E: Once on the bldg, the HRRC shall use the Primary Cmd channel for contacting the Incident Command Post

A

C Channel 13 Tac U AUC 269 add 1 pages 2, 3
NOTE: The HRRC’s Battalion FF will remain at the mobilization point to provide security for the Battalion vehicle and HRRT apparatus
NOTE: The HRRC’s Battalion firefighter must obtain keys to both HRRT apparatus. If additional equipment is needed, a helicopter will return to the mobilization point to transport it. The Battalion firefighter will monitor the department radio for instructions.

17
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Correct for Transformers
1) Deactivation of transformers shall be performed by FDNY members or facility engineer(s) in consultation with the on scene Battalion Chief and Con Edison
2) SCBA shall be used at all times until the Officer in Command confirms that the area is free of toxic gases (including overhauling operations)
3) Decon shall occur when members or equipment are exposed to levels of PCBs of 40 PPM or higher
4) A PCB transformer will only be found on the “M2-A” car of the New Haven line of Metro North
5) A NYC owned transformer will have a 6”x 6” decal placed on it with a blue background
6) If the number 5 PPM is shown in the box under the PCB column, FD considers it as a Non-PCB transformer.
A: 1,2,3,4,5,6
B: 1,3,4,5,6
C: 1,3,4
D: 2,4,5
E: 2,5

A

E AUC 266
1- Only by Con-Edison personnel or Engineering personnel. No member of this department shall attempt deactivation by direction or upon instruction of engineering personnel (6.4.2)
3- 50 PPM or higher (8.1)
4- Though there is only 1 pantograph for every 2 cars, there will be a PCB containing transformer in every car which will have attached to it the EPA approval label
6- Unless “0” PPM PCB is shown on the decal the NYC FD considers a transformer with any amount of PCBs as a PCB transformer

18
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You have just been designated the High-Rise Roof Chief (HRRC). En-route to the mobilization point you obtain from the IC through the dispatcher what 3 pieces of vital information?
A: Preliminary report, ID of attack and evacuation stairs, ID of all exits from building
B: Progress report, ID of attack and evacuation stairs, ID of stairs that lead to roof
C: Progress report, ID of attack stairs only, ID of all exits from building
D: Preliminary report, ID of evacuation stair(s) only, ID of stairs that lead to roof

A

B AUC 269 add 1 sec 3.1.2

19
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HRRC incorrect
A: HRRC to take Post Radio into the helicopter, however, do not use inside helicopter. If no Post Radio available, take Battalion FFs HT
B: Once on/within the building, use the primary tactical channel for contacting the Fire Sector Supervisor
C: Once on/within the building, use the Tactical U channel for interoperable communications with the HHRTs and ESU
D: The HRRC Battalion FF will remain at the mobilization point and obtain keys to both HRRTs apparatus, and maintain security for FDNY apparatus

A

B Once on/within the building, use the Primary Command channel for contacting the Incident Command Post
AUC 269 add 1 sec 3.1.5

20
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When it comes to the Air Rescue Plan for hi-rise structures, under normal conditions it can be anticipated that a time span of approximately \_\_\_\_ minutes can be expected between the orders to "Assemble" and “Airlift."
A: 15
B: 30
C: 45
D: 60
A

B AUC 269 Add 1 3.4.1