AUC's

Question 1

What does an officer do if a child requests assistance while in quarters?

Answer 1

While in quarters if a member receives a request for help from a child the officer shall be notified. The officer shall notify the dispatcher that the company is out of service and that the company is operation at a verbal alarm to assist a child. The officer shall request, through the department dispatcher, the response of the police department for a child in need of help.

Question 2

What does an officer do if a child requests help while out of quarters?

Answer 2

While out of quarters, if a member receives a request for help from a child, the officer shall be notified. The officer shall notify the dispatcher that the company is out of service and that the company is operation at a verbal alarm to assist a child. The officer shall request through the Department dispatcher the response of the police department for a child in need.

Question 3

Who is responsible for vouchering currency at an operation where large amounts of currency are discovered?

Answer 3

Fire Marshals

Question 4

When is a fire scene a crime scene?

Answer 4

When Fire Marshals declare it to be incendiary (intentionally set).

Question 5

If a crime in progress involving an armed perpetrator is reported or observed…?

Answer 5

…member must exercise utmost restraint and not intervene. The Police Department must be notified immediately.

Question 6

If a past crime has been reported or observed…?

Answer 6

…member shall provide first aid/assistance to the victim and notify Police Department

Question 7

If a civilian is being threatened with bodily harm or is being assaulted…?

Answer 7

…members may intervene, consistent with their personal safety, to assist the victim. The Police Department must be immediately notified.

Question 8

How long shall a probationary firefighter training development notebook be maintained?

Answer 8

For one full year from the date the member is assigned to a unit.

Question 9

Where should a probationary firefighters notebook be kept when not in use?

Answer 9

The company office.

Question 10

How long must probationary firefighters continue their reading schedules for?

Answer 10

Three years.

Question 11

When do we enter aeronautical fields without a port authority escort?

Answer 11

Under no circumstances.

Question 12

As a general rule, where are voice and flight data recorders located?

Answer 12

The rear of the aircraft.

Question 13

What are the colors and shapes of flight voice and data recorders?

Answer 13

Spherical recorders are painted bright yellow, while rectangular recorders are painted red or international orange.

Question 14

How much foam can FDNY foam units deliver to the scene of an airport emergency?

Answer 14

Up to 10,000 gallons of flouroprotein.

Question 15

How many PSI is a low pressure hydrant at Laguardia, and what color is it?

Answer 15

65 PSI, black body with silver top

Question 16

How many PSI is high pressure hydrant at Laguardia, and what color is it?

Answer 16

125 PSI, all yellow.

Question 17

Where are hydrants located at Laguardia?

Answer 17

Along the fingers of the terminal buildings, on the ramp side.

Wall hydrants are located on the exterior of the terminal buildings on the ramp side and are designated by large phosphorescent signs composed of a white “H” on a green background.

City hydrants are located along the LOWER roadway in front of the main passenger building.

Question 18

Describe drafting operations at laguardia

Answer 18

5” aluminum pipe with 4 1/2 male connections can be found on the water side of runway extensions:

Runway 13: 3 pipes
Runway 22: 5 pipes

These are UNRELIABLE at low tide.

Question 19

How many PSI is a low pressure hydrant at JFk, and what color is it?

Answer 19

60 PSI, black body with silver top

Question 20

How many PSI is an intermediate hydrant at JFK, and what color is it?

Answer 20

90 PSI, black body with yellow top

Question 21

How many PSI is a high pressure hydrant at JFK, and what color is it?

Answer 21

160 PSI, all yellow

Question 22

Where are hydrants located at JFK?

Answer 22

Wall hydrants are located on the ramp side exterior walls of terminal buildings

Submerged hydrants are located at the exterior corners of hangers. These hydrants require special wrenches that are carried in PAPD vehicles

Drafting hydrants are located in the southwest corner of the field. These hydrants may be rendered inoperable by clogged suction pipes or low tide

Question 23

What are two differences between PAPD response vehicles at the airports?

Answer 23

PAPD maintains 4 Oshkosh Crash trucks at JFK, and 3 at LAG. Both airports have two Quick Response Vehicles, however the ones at JFK have 125 gallons of AFFF foam while LGA has 100 gallons. (AUC 325a1 and a2)

Question 24

What is the maximum height of cellphone antennas on a roof?

Answer 24

Six feet above the height of the roof or parapet on the roof, or six feet above any penthouse or bulkhead, if placed on such penthouse or bulkhead.

Question 25

How far from cellphone antennas can we safely operate?

Answer 25

Do not operate directly in front of antennas. Distance is safety.