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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

You are the officer on duty. One of you members comes into the office and tells you a civilian is downstairs requesting assistance because she was being followed and doesn’t feel safe. What steps do you take next?
(2 things)

A

Notify the dispatcher that the unit is operating at a verbal alarm to assist a civilian.

Through the DEPARTMENT DISPATCHER, request the response of the Police Department for a civilian in need of help.

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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

You are the officer on duty. While out picking up the meal a women comes up to you and says someone tried pushing her in a car to kidnap her. What steps do you take next?

A

Notify the dispatcher the company is OOS and the unit is operating at a verbal alarm to assist a civilian.

Through the Department Dispatcher, request the police department for a civilian in need of help.

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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

After helping a civilian, a letterhead report, with endorsements, shall be forwarded to the Chief of Operations. What must the report in include?
(2 things)

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The civilians name and The identity of the Police Officer left in charge of the civilian’s care.

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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

True or False

After assisting a civilian, a Company Journal entry, including the civilians name and the police officer left in charge of the civilian’s care, must be made.

A

True

Note: The civilian name and the police officer left in charge will go on the Letterhead Report AND in the Company Journal.

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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

Under the New York State Social Services’ Law if you suspect that child has suffered or will suffer abuse of maltreatment as a result of the acts or omission of a child’s parent or guardian, members are mandated to file a report.

To facilitate this report, immediately request :

(3 people)

A

Police Department, FDNY EMS Supervisor, An Ambulance through DISPATCHER.

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AUC 3: COMMUNITY ASSITANCE PROGRAM

Who is responsible for filing the mandated report of a child who was abused by their parents?

A

The Ambulance crew

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AUC 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

All fire safety education programs are exempt from the ______ signal, except
_____________ or when ordered by the Chief of Operations.

A

10-51 and Operation Sidewalk

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AUC 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

True or False

Upon receiving a request for a firehouse visit to Quarter, the Officer on duty will schedule the event on a day that the unit is not scheduled for BISP, hydrant inspection or other scheduled activities, such as PMP, etc.
The Officer on duty will note the event in the day book and enter the information into FSE Tracking systems

A

True

Note: EMAIL the scheduling unit, advising them of the date and times of the event.

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AUC 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

At a fire safety education event at which a Fire Safety Education coordinator is present, the company officer and members shall be guided by _________.

A

The Fire Safety Coordinator

note: If no coordinator is present, the Officer on duty will be in Charge.

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AUC 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

FDNY open house will be open to the public for a ______ hour period.

A

2 hour period.

Note: Units will remain in service.
One Officer OR One Firefighter will be assigned from the Division to remain and assist with the Event

The OFFICER ON DUTY closes out the event on the FSE Tracking System.

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AUC 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS

True or False

A unit assigned to an Operation Sidewalk event is OOS but may respond to 10-75 signals or greater.

A

False

A unit (nearest Engine or Ladder) assigned to an Operation Sidewalk event will remain in service BY RADIO and respond at the discretion of Dispatcher. The unit will respond to 10-75 signals and Greater alarms.

Note: The Unit will be assigned for a 1 hour period.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

CODE:

Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building.

A

10-25 code 1

*Remember Fire in 2 places

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

CODE:

Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing from a manhole under pressure.

A

10-25 code 2

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

CODE:

Smoke is seeping from a manhole.

A

10-25 Code 3

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

CODE:

Fire or Smoke condition from a transformer at any location, ie pole, vault, room, etc.

A

10-25 Code 4

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

The Utility Company will dispatch an EMERGENCY CREW immediately upon receipt of these 2 codes?

A

10-25 code 1

or

10-25 code 4

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

You are the first due truck officer at manhole fire. The adjacent gas piping is damaged and an odor of natural gas is present. Who should you request?

A

Contact the Dispatcher and request the immediate response of a utility’s gas crew in addition to their electric crew.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

True or False

Downed overhead primary and secondary wires have the potential to damage underground gas piping.

A

True

All gas piping (plastic, steel, cast iron and copper) can be impacted by burning, arching or smoldering electric cables.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

True or False

Members should attempt to move vehicles located in the danger area.

A

False

Do Not attempt to move vehicles located in the danger area.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

A precautionary hoseline shall be stretched as necessary. Units should not operate into manholes unless:

A

Requested by a CON EDISON EMPLOYEE at the SCENE.

Note: Use a FOG NOZZLE to reduce or prevent any shock hazard.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

You are the first due engine officer at the scene of a manhole fire. You stretched a precautionary line with a fog nozzle and been requested by a Con Edison employee on the scene to operate into the manhole. How do would you do that?

A

Let the water flow or pour into the manhole.

Note: DO NOT direct the stream directly into man hole.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

Can members pull covers of ELECTRICAL manholes at manhole fires or if a manhole fire is in the area?

A

No members should not pull covers.

Note: It is the responsibility of utility crews to open manhole covers at these incidents.

This does not change Department policy of pulling electric manhole covers under certain circumstances at gas emergencies.

Gas Emergencies : to pull

Regular sewer manhole - you need the permission of an on scene chief

Electric Manhole :

  1. Requested by on-scene Utility Worker
  2. Chief’s Approval
  3. Utility company has to check for stray voltage.

NEVER PULL RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE MANHOLE COVERS.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

What is the greatest hazard in Transformer vaults?

A

The amount of electricity that is contained in these vaults.

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AUC 180: PROCEDURES FOR FIRES AND EMERGENCIES IN MANHOLES AND/OR RELATED INSTALLATIONS

The New York City Fire Department considers a transformer with ANY amount of PCBs as a:

A

PCB Transformer

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

FireIce is a dry-chemical extinguishing agent that is intended for use at manhole fires involving electrical cables. The product has been approved for use in Class ____ fires by Con Edison.

A

Class C fires

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

FireIce units will be designated by the letter suffix “__”

A

“I”

Ex. E228I

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

The application of FireIce will:
C.I.R.S

A
  1. Coat
  2. Insulate (burning cables)
  3. Reduce the Levels of Carbon Monoxide
  4. Secondary manhole explosions (minimize)
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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Only a ________ can order the application of FireIce.

A

Chief Officer

Note: they don’t need the permission of an on-scene utility worker but they may consult with one.

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

____’ length of 3/4” hose is connect to the educator with a pick-up tube attached.

A

25’ length of 3/4” hose

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

The system is supplied by a ____” handline.

A

1 3/4” hoseline

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

The objective is to enable Chief Officers operating at a 10-25 code ___ or code ___manhole incidents the opportunity to suppress fires prior to the utility company arrival at the scene.

A

10-25 Code 1 or 2

Note: Code 3 is just smoke seeping and FireIce is not effective on CLASS B fires. FireIce should NEVER be used on any type of transformer fires -Code 4

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

FireIce is NOT effective on Class __ fires.

A

Class B

Note: NOT INTENDED FOR USE AT ANY TYPE OF TRANSFORMER FIRES, BELOW GRADE OR MOUNTED ON A POLE.

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Operating pressure at the nozzle shall be between ____-____psi.

A

60-100 psi

Note: OPTIMAL PRESSURE IS 60-80 PSI

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

What is the OPTIMAL nozzle pressure ?

A

60-80 PSI

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Pressures must be determined at the :

A

Apparatus Pump Panel.

Note: FireIce equipment does not include an in-line pressure gauge.

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

The member operating the nozzle should commence operations at a safe standoff distance of ___ feet.

A

50 feet

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

After establishing an adequate gel solution, and as conditions allow, the nozzle team may advance toward the manhole while maintaining a minimum safe distance of ___’ from the manhole opening.

A

25’

Note: A dry 50-foot length of hose can be used to accurately judge distances.

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Direct the stream of FireIce solution to fall approximately _____ foot in front the manhole opening, and allow the product to flow into the manhole.

A

1 Foot

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Who is responsible for any clean-up that may be required?

A

Con-Edison

Note: FDNY can wash down area

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AUC 180, ADDENDUM 2:
FIREICE DRY-CHEM EXTINGUISHER AGENT

Once operations have concluded, remove the pick-up tube from the FireIce container and close eductor shutoff. Flush the nozzle with fresh water for a minimum of _____ seconds.

A

30 seconds

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

where are Suspicious Activity Reporting Forms carried?

A

On the Apparatus

Note: Be Clear and Specific when writing

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

If an indicator of terrorist activity is an imminent threat, front-line officers are to ensure:

A

Members Safety

Note: Request assistance as needed and make immediate notification to next level of command.

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

Who do you Notify of any indicator of terrorist activity being imminent?

A

NYPD And Bureau of Fire Investigation

FORTHWITH

Note: In these cases, a Suspicious Activity Report is SECONDARY but should be completed when possible.

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

Are members of the FDNY sufficiently experienced to differentiate drug, chemical, biological or explosive labs?

A

No, FDNY members are not experienced

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

When members suspect or discover any type of Clandestine lab, they shall:

A

Immediately STOP, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING, retrace their steps and back out of the area.

Members shall NOT attempt to determine the type of lab prior to leaving .

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

In the event members discover and clandestine/ illegal lab, reference Emergency Response Plan Addendum 3. Who do you make notification to?
(5 notifications)

A
  1. BC
  2. DC
  3. NYPD
  4. Haz-Mat
  5. BFI
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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

If a member witness an act which is by itself criminal - such as Theft indicative of activity/ Diversion or Sabotage/ Tampering/ Vandalism- they should immediately notify :

A

NYPD

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

If a member witnesses an act of terrorism, implement FDNY standard operating procedures to ensure member safety and life - saving measures to the public; they must notify :

A

NYPD and Bureau of Fire Investigation

(As soon as possible)

Note: If a member is unsure of conditions, they should remain on scene and request a Battalion Chief to respond.

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

In the event a member discovers any of the listed indicators, it should be reported immediately upon return to quarters by:

A

Going on the Report System on DIAMOND PLATE

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

Can you report information regarding your suspicions of terrorist activity over the Department Radio?

A

Only UNLESS there is an immediate threat to member(s) safety.

Note: you should not transmit over the department radio but it’s not a NEVER. Immediate threats may be transmitted .

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

How is the original SAR form sent to BFI?

A

Through INTRA-DEPARTMENT MAIL (through the bag)

Note: in Addition notify BFI.

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

True or False

Companies will not keep the original or copies of the SAR form at quarters.

A

True

Note: all submitted SAR forms are Forwarded through the bag to BFI.

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AUC 363: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

Companies must make journal entries of the incident.

A

True

Note: Give no particulars in order to preserve the integrity of any subsequent investigation.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

EFIS is a lightweight, synthetic, cladding system found on building __________.

A

Exteriors

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

How many layers does EFIS consist of?

A

3 layers

  1. Inner Most- Insulation layer composed of foam plastic insulation.
  2. Middle- Reinforcing fiberglass mesh
  3. Outermost- Finish-coat layer (usually a cement-based polymer)
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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

True or False

EFIS can only be found in combustible occupancies.

A

False

EFIS can be found in COMBUSTIBLE AND NON-COMBUSTIBLE occupancies.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

The component of PRIMARY concern during firefighting operations is the _________ layer.

A

Innermost sheathing layer of Foam Plastic Insulation (FPI).

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

The Foam Plastic Insulation layer (FPI) should be considered __________.

A

Combustible

Note: Since it is essentially a thermoplastic, styrofoam material

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

EFIS buildings are especially vulnerable to adjacent __________.

A

Outside Fires

Car fires, Rubbish fires etc.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

What should the First arriving Engine consider using at an EFIS fire?

A

The Deck Gun

*For a Rapid Attack

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

The energy-efficient, insulating properties of EFIS are designed to prevent heat from escaping the building. At structural fires, these same properties can adversely affect firefighting operations by increasing the potential for _________.

A

Flashover

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

Initial hand lines should be positive for _______________________________.

A

Both interior and exterior attack on the fire.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

True or False

At EFIS fires a 2 1/2” line is required.

A

False

An 1 3/4” or 2 1/2” may be required depending on the building size and extent of the fire.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

Upon transmission of signal 10-75 for a fire in an EFIS building, special call _____________.

A

Extra Engine and Ladder

Note: The special called Ladder shall be a TOWER LADDER if one is not assigned on the first alarm assignment.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

Which option gives us the best vertical reach from tip to nozzle at an EFIS fire?

A

Tower Ladder

135’ reach

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

What can be used to apply water to an exterior fire that is above the reach of ground- based streams?

A

A 2 1/2” handline equipped with a Cockloft nozzle .

Remember:

One tip of the cockloft nozzle should be capped with a 1 1/2” shut-off.

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AUC 362: EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEM (EFIS)

The cockloft nozzle operated upward on the exterior of the building can provide a vertical reach of up to _______ floors.

A

2 floors

Note: The nozzle should be extended approximately 3 feet from the window sill and then operated at a slight angle toward the building.

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AUC 361: HANDLING OF PETS/ PET REMAINS AT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SCENES

You are the officer on duty who just responded to a 10-37-2 and the patient is being transported to the hospital. You notice the occupant has 2 dogs and cat. What do you do?

Acro: PORN

A

FDNY shall protect/ secure the pet with a responsible party.

  1. PD
  2. Owner
  3. Building Representative
  4. Neighbor
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AUC 361: HANDLING OF PETS/ PET REMAINS AT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SCENES

If reunification with the owner is not possible, the FDNY IC shall contact the

A

Animal Care Center (ACC) through the respective borough dispatcher.

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AUC 360: IDENTIFYING A DANGER ZONE

Units are reminded that the danger zone should NOT be entered except :

A

To SAVE LIFE or authorized by the IC or Sector Chief

NOTE: This applies at all times, to all members, during all stages of the operation.

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