AUC 304,306, 349, 352 Flashcards

1
Q

Fire Cap program u come across a child, Who do u immediately notify?

A

Police department

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2
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While at quarters a child comes looking for help, What must be done?

A

Dispatcher and go 10-99 and request PD.

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3
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According to Fire Cap program, Where do u make your entries and what additional info goes with it?

A

Journal
Childs Name
Police Officers name left in charge of child

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4
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Fire Cap program when u come a case of abuse, who must be notified?

A

PD
FDNY EMS Supervisor
Ambulance
PS ambulance crew is responsible for filing report

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5
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T/F IF giving a child back to his parents that u feel will present imminent danger u can take the child into custody?

A

True

then transfer over to PD

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6
Q

Abandoned infant act allows us to a child that is not more than_______ days old.

A

5 days.

PS we are not required to determine if the child is less than 5 days or has been abused.

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7
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T/F FF’s and EMS must file a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment?

A

True

Do not put the name of the baby or person that abandoned the baby.

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8
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Who is responsible for filing the mandated report of suspected child abuse?

A

Ambulance crew

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9
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What are the 2 questions u can ask a parent that is abandoning a baby?

A

Any medical problems?

Has the baby seen a physician?

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10
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U come across an abandoned child a journal entry is made and the Unusual Occurrence report completed, What info is in the report?

A
Date/Time custody of infant assumed.
How notified
Race and Sex
Time custody was assumed by ambulance
Unit designation and shield numbers of ambulance crew members assuming custody
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11
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Dispatcher calls firehouse and says there is an abandoned child at the firehouse so a search is made in the station and adjacent to quarters and no child is found. What is the next step?

A

Notify Dispatcher
Journal entry
Unusual Occurrence Report indicating area searched and results

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12
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To order material for schools or firehouse visits, Who do u notify and How many days in advance?

A

Office of Public Safety

7 days

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13
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Requests for material for schools and fire house visits must have 5 pieces of info?

A
Unit, Batt, Division
School Name
Grade of class
# of students
Community Board # in which school is located
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14
Q

PPF’s are dispatched on what signal?

A

10-77

PS these high rise units carry 2 fans

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15
Q

Vent Support group responds to the ICP, With what equipment?

A
2- 27inch Tempest PPF and exhaust hoses
ear/eye protection
Dave Clark headset and HT's
CO monitors/ elevator keys
Halligan and HEAVY axe, chocks
hand lights,SCBA and PPE
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16
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When talking about Vent group they are designated into 4 groups?

A

Vent group Supervisor
Vent group Lobby Unit
Vent group Fire Unit
Vent group Roof

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17
Q

PPF’s what stairwell gets pressurized 1st?

A

Attack the the evacuation shall be pressurized as necessary or for sequential vent

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18
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Who will recommend the proper placement of the PPF’s?

A

Vent support group supervisor

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19
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Proper placement of PPF’s are based on 5 things?

A
# of PPF's
Personnel available
 location of fire fl.
# of floors in building
stage of firefighting operations
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20
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As we know PPF’s are never left unattended, if negative results are encountered what is done?

A

discontinue pressurization throttle to idle and

close door to stairwell

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21
Q

Priority order for PPF’s are?

A

Attack
Evacuation
Hallways
PS alphabetical order

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22
Q

T/F The use of PPF’s will increase visibility of the fire floor hallway.

A

False

in some conditions it will

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23
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What is the preferred method of positive pressure ventilation?

A

PUSHING air into the area that needs to be pressurized or ventilated

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24
Q

Optimum placement of fans is where?
What angle?
How far back?

A

Attack stairway door at ground level if the ICP is there look for a staircase that terminates on the exterior
80 degrees
4-6ft back
PS all even numbers

25
Q

PPF’s have how many tilt positions?

A

5 and they are operated by a foot pedal

PS do not place fan in stairwell

26
Q

In project type buildings where is the ICP located?

A

Outside the building

27
Q

How many doors can be open in order for the PPF’s to be effective?

A

up to 3.

28
Q

PPF’s are in use the the door with the line stretched through it must be ____________?

A

closed as much as possible

PS all members are responsible for responsible for a proper seal

29
Q

Ventilation support group will evaluate which stairs from where to where?

A

Attack stairs BELOW the fire floor.

30
Q

Vent group supervisor will notify the IC and ask him to send ___ or ____ to verify doors in the stairs enclosure are maintained closed?

A

3rd AND 4th ladder companies

31
Q

PPF’s 1 fan can pressurize ______ stories and 2 fans can pressurize ______ stories.
PS in buildings over 40 stores IC should consider an additional vent support group

A

10
40
PS if fire is above the 10 story a 2nd fan MUST be brought to 3 stories below the fire floor.

32
Q

T/F Positive pressure vent, attack stairs in lobby are open and bulkhead doors are always closed.

A

False bulkhead doors can be opened for extreme smoke in either attack or evacuation stair.

33
Q

T/F PPF’s When units are NOT committed to the fire floor the door to fire floor stairwell is closed then burp the bulkhead for 30 seconds then shut bulkhead door.

A

False
60 seconds or until clear
PS pressurization will be maintained in the stairwell with the bulkhead opened or closed.

34
Q

T/F PPF’s when units are committed to fire floor. The door to fire floor closed as much as possible allow for handline. Burp the bulkhead for 60 sec. then shut. Pressurization will be maintained only with bulkhead closed.

A

False bulkhead open or closed pressurization will be maintained.

35
Q
As we know, sequential vent takes place after ext.
Evacuation stairs in lobby \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Attack in bulkhead \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Evacuation in bulkhead \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Stairs on fire fl are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
A
open 
open
close
open
PS everything is open except evacuation in bulkhead.
36
Q

Sequential vent, placement of fan goes where?

A

Exterior of building with exhaust hoses in place at the base of EVACUATION stairwell.

37
Q

PPF’s exhaust ________ be vented to the exterior.

A

should

38
Q

If CO levels are in the _____ to ______ ppm range gas powered fans will NOT reduce the CO levels.

A

0 to 60

39
Q

Positive Pressure mechanical vent of large structures. The exhaust opening ______ to and _____ minimizes smoke damage.

A

close

higher

40
Q

Positive press. mech vent inlet is opposite the exhaust opening. The fans will be placed _____ from opening.

A

FARTHER BACK than the 4-6 ft when used for pressurizing of stairwells. The angle remains the same 80.

41
Q

Positive press mech vent rule of thumb is the exhaust opening should be ________ the size of the opening of the placement of the fan.

A

Double

42
Q

T/F Positive press mech vent creates pressure.

A

False
positive press mech vent moves as much fresh air into a structure. more fans the better. Stairwell pressurization creates pressure.

43
Q

The 27’ fan is ______ times stronger than the electric box fan.

A

5 times

44
Q

The 27’ fan can move ________CFM.

The 16 electric box fan can move ______ CFM.

A

24,000
3,400
PS use roll down doors to allow 2 fans parallel blowing into structure create seal by adjusting height of roll down doors and set back of fans

45
Q

Positive pressure mechanical vent. What must always be considered?

A

wind

do not have the wind striking the exhaust side of the building

46
Q

Positive pressure mechanical vent has shown has shown blowing fresh air into a structure is ______ % more effective than negative pressure vent.

A

75%

PS u can use box fan inside the building at exhaust point blowing out will increase positive pressure vent.

47
Q

Negative pressurization do u use the PPF’s or the box fans?

A

electric box fan.

48
Q

Negative pressurization the fan fan shall be operated in which mode?

A

exhaust mode.

PS beneficial in below grade areas

49
Q

Negative pressurization the fan is placed where?

A

hung in a window or doorway as high as possible. use salvage tarps to create seal around the operating fan, this will crate negative press.

50
Q

T/F Negative pressurization. When tarps are used churning of the interior air occurs and limits our ability to vent the area.

A

False

are not used

51
Q

Negative press, no tarps and fan can not be hung position fan INSIDE facing the exhaust opening ___ to ___ back and tilted UP at a ____ angle

A

6 to 8

30 degree

52
Q

PPFs wheels are located on the _____ of the fan shroud and NEVER transport while in operation the same goes for refueled in a structure.

A

front.
PS lifting fans off ground use 2 people
exhaust hoses must ALWAYS be attached

53
Q

PPF’s should be started ______. Run fans at full RPM for _____ min. 2 things should be checked at this time they are ________.

A

Daily on the 9x and at MUD
5
fan belt and tightness check

54
Q

RRTF’s activated for storms and other emergencies, winds in excess of _______ mph could activate the task force

A

excess of 35 mph

55
Q

RRTF’s when would a sector group supervisor be activated?

A

more than 1 task force activated if more than 5 activated in one borough a second sector supervisor activated

56
Q

RRTF can a single ICP support ops in more than one borough

A

YES

57
Q

RRTF initial task force shall consist of ?

A

1 officer task force leader
4 FF
2 apparatus
PS Con Ed is encouraged to be a component of all assembled task forces

58
Q

Each task force should have what tools?

A

Minimum 2 chain saws, spare chains, chain saw fuel, elevator keys, one dewatering pump and NFPA protective equipment for chain saw ops.

59
Q

RRTF, What are 4 ways of communication and put them in primary order?

A

DARS radio are 400 mhz (primary)
800mhz (Alternate)
Cell Phone (Contingency)
Department Radio (Emergency)