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AUC 310
Structural Fires - Due to the possibility of members operating without full PPC and also due to the negative perception by the public, all members except chauffeurs shall don their PPC prior to responding. In hot weather, if the apparatus is not equipped with ____________________________________, coats and protective hoods may be dispensed with while responding.
a functioning air conditioning unit
FDNY Core Competencies
FEMS SLAM
FEMS SLAM
Fire
EMS
Search/Rescue
Structural Evacuation
Life Safety
Arson
Mass Decon
AUC 8 Missing Signs
Typically the advised speed will be ___ mph for a 4” reducer (speed hump) and ___ mph for a 3” reducer. ADVISORY SPEEDS SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES.
15 mph for a 4” reducer
20 mph for a 3” reducer
When signs denoting speed humps are found to be missing, a report shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Operations, City Planning, FDNY.
Each concrete reducer (speed hump) will be stripped according to the “receding lines” design.
Each asphalt reducer (speed hump) will be stripped according to the “chevron” design.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Wrenches - There are three types of wrenches designed for use on the pipeline which are issued to units.
A. A short tee wrench used for opening the hinged cover of the valve.
B. A three and one-half foot long wrench painted yellow with a A short tee wrench used for opening the hinged cover of the valve.
C. A combination wrench. The combination wrench combines the short tee wrench and the long wrench into one tool.
An extra set of wrenches shall be hung on the wall near the house watch desk, or some other prominent location easily visible, and clearly marked. These wrenches are for the use of relocated companies, or units not so equipped which are directed to respond to a 9000 series box.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Manual shut off valves are generally located below ground in a valve housing under a hinged cover.
Turned clockwise ___ full turns (___ half turns) to shut off
The only exceptions are the valves located on the shipper’s lines extending from the Long Island City terminal which require ___ full turns (___ halfturns) clockwise.
42 full turns (84 half turns) to shut off
The only exceptions are the valves located on the shipper’s lines extending from the Long Island City terminal which require 24 full turns (48 halfturns) clockwise.
NOTE:
There are above ground valves which are not normally shut down by Fire Department personnel, except under conditions when the plant must be isolated.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Two types of cards have been issued for each pipeline section.
Unit Alarm Assignment Card (UAAC)
Instruction Card for that section.
Each Assigned and Alternate Unit has been issued two sets of Unit Alarm Assignment and Instruction Cards. One set shall be carried on the apparatus; the other set shall be placed in a prominent clearly marked and protected place at the house watch desk, for use by relocated units.
Any unit special called to a pipeline box, 9000 series, which does not have the special wrenches, Assignment and Instruction cards, and map shall respond to the quarters of the nearest unit so equipped and secure this equipment at the housewatch area.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Foam
Engine companies responding from quarters on the second alarm for a street box associated with a leak should place additional cans of foam on the apparatus.
Note: Engine companies out of quarters, receiving a notification to respond to a second alarm for a pipeline leak must not return to quarters for the additional cans of foam.
Additional cans of foam must be stored with the spare wrenches for use by relocated units.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Isolation of the leak.
Valves should always be closed as per duties required by Instruction Cards, except
when a unit is required to protect life in a serious life threatening situation, and is thereby prevented from carrying out isolation duties.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Patrols will be on foot or by apparatus as designated on alarm assignment cards.
Foot patrols are conducted by two handi-talkie equipped firefighters.
If a unit officer determines that the duties of shutting down valves and patrolling the pipeline, can not be accomplished the officer must request the response of another unit either directly through the dispatcher or by notifying the Incident Commander.
Units other than those assigned to isolation duties will respond to the Command Post.
Units performing isolation duties will announce 10-84 at valve locations, and inform the dispatcher of valve closures as well as completion of patrol duties.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
The potential for explosion is greatest on
Hot
Humid
Calm days.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
The building of dikes may contain spills or divert flow away from underground areas such as subways, railroad cuts or tunnels. In this regard:
A. Cover unignited pools of spilled gasoline or aviation fuel with foam.
B. Solid hose streams held horizontally a few inches above the ground and moved rapidly from side to side will wash burning gasoline or aviation fuel aside to provide a path for rescue. Use caution to prevent gasoline from flowing behind units and trapping them.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Department apparatus should not be brought closer than ______ to a leak.
600’
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
In Brooklyn, the Bay Ridge line of the Long Island Railroad is used by Con Rail for the transportation of freight. The Con Rail trains are diesel powered since the line is not electrified. They have no radio or other contact with their Con Rail dispatcher. Hence, requests to the Brooklyn Fire Dispatcher to shut off power or stop train traffic cannot be accomplished. The Incident Commander must position “flag-persons” at least ____________ on each side of the incident.
1,000 feet
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
These “flag-persons” must be equipped with ______________________, and have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how to accomplish them, i.e. to warn our members immediately upon any suspicion or indication of an approaching train, and after placing themselves out of certain danger to attempt to stop the approaching train in accordance with the provisions of All Units Circular 207, and standard operating procedures for track operations!
handi-talkies, flashlights
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
When the leak location is identified, what should be included in the preliminary report to the dispatcher?
“LATE”
L= Location of the leak A= Estimate of the Amount of product in the street T= Topography E= Exposures
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
3 Times when Valves may be inspected:
Definitely will be:
semi-annual hydrants inspections
familiarization drills
May be:
Valve pits subject to flooding must be inspected during subfreezing weather.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Needed repairs or recommendations should be the subject of a letterhead report to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator at Division 8.
Reports of critical repairs should be the subject of an immediate telephone notification.
Flooded pits require an immediate telephone notification to the Buckeye Pipeline Coordinator
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
Hydrant record cards may be modified for use as an inspection control for valves,valves covers, post marker, security fences, locks, etc.
Cards should indicate if the valve pit is subject to flooding.
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
TRAINING
Drills
FAMILIARIZATION DRILLS
DIVISION DRILLS
BOROUGH DRILLS
FAMILIARIZATION DRILLS March/April and September/October
DIVISION DRILLS March/April and September/October
BOROUGH DRILLS October/November
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
FAMILIARIZATION DRILLS
They shall walk the route of the pipeline, in their response districts, noting any obstructions or conditions which could hamper operations.
NOTE: Under no circumstances shall valves be turned, closed, or operated in any manner during Familiarization Drills!
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DIVISION DRILLS
Division drills shall simulate an actual incident occurring on the Buckeye Pipeline.
At the drill, hose lines shall be stretched, valve covers shall be opened, wrenches shall be placed on operating nuts, and the pipeline shall be patrolled. Communications shall be evaluated by chief officers participating in the Division Drill.
The Division Drill shall be limited to the use of three engine and two ladder companies. Special units may participate with the approval and concurrence of the deputy chief and the commander of the special unit.
NOTE: Under no circumstances shall valves be turned, closed, or operated in any manner during Division Drills!
A.U.C. 149 BUCKEYE PIPELINE
BOROUGH DRILLS
This will be a surprise drill in order to closely simulate an actual fire and/or emergency.
They shall carry out all the assignments on the Instruction Cards - this includes actually shutting down the valves!
The Borough Drills are the only drills where members will experience the actual closing of valves.
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TRAINING
Number of Drills per Unit
Assigned Units (first line of Unit Alarm Assignment Cards) shall participate in one Familiarization, and one Division Drill per year.
Alternate Units (third, fourth, and fifth line of Unit Alarm Assignment Cards) shall participate in one Division Drill per year.
Multi Unit drills may be utilized for Familiarization and Division Drills.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
24” (OD) high strength steel pipeline
Maximum allowable operating pressure of 1,440 psig
however it typically will operate in the 400 psig to 1,100-psig range
Natural gas is
non-toxic
lighter than air
can be an asphyxiant as it displaces oxygen
combustible in concentrations from approximately 5% to 15%
will naturally disperse into the atmosphere.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
These valves also have manual shutdown capabilities. In the event these valves require manual shutdown, this will be performed by
ConEdison/Iroquois qualified personnel when ordered by the FDNY Incident Commander.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
This valve requires ___________ turns to close.
213 full
Rescue 3 carries a special hydraulic wrench for this valve and a backup hydraulic wrench is stored at the FDNY Command Post building at 500 Food Center Drive.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
ALARM PROCEDURES
Except in the event of immediate threat to life or property, no valves should be opened or closed without the approval of the FDNY IC in consultation with Con Edison/Iroquois personnel.
Unit Alarm Assignment/Instruction Cards shall contain the box number 8600 identifying the Iroquois Natural Gas Pipeline/Con Edison Hunts Point Facility and the number of units for the first alarm response assignment. Instructions on the card will indicate if the unit is to respond to the Incident Command Post or the Staging Area.
Each 1st through 3rd alarm unit has been issued two Unit Alarm Assignment /Instruction Cards. One card shall be carried on the apparatus; the other card shall be placed in a prominent, clearly marked and protected place at the housewatch, for use by relocated units.
Duties of units may involve manually shutting down valves and/or patrolling the pipeline to locate the reported leak or fire.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
Due to the extremely high pressure found in this pipeline system, consideration shall be given to allow escaping gas to naturally disperse into the atmosphere without the use of fog lines to assist in dispersal.
The use of fog lines may actually hinder the dissipation of the gas.
The primary consideration is the evacuation of the area involved.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
Patrolling the pipeline to locate the leak will be performed by a Squad Company or SOC Support Ladder Company as designated by the Incident Commander. The designated units shall utilize their metering capabilities during their patrol duties.
Note: If Rescue, Squad or SOC Support Ladder Company personnel are not available, the IC shall order available units to perform these duties.
In the event of a sub sea leak, a Marine Company will be assigned to patrol the sub sea pipeline.
IROQUOIS NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
Familiarization Drills October/November
Borough Drills April/May
NOTE: Under no circumstances shall valves be operated without prior consultation with Iroquois/Con Edison personnel during drills. Partial closure of the valves may be permitted after consultation with pipeline personnel. Under NO circumstances will full closure of these valves be permitted during drills.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
Serious brush fire conditions occur when the following weather conditions are present:
Low humidity.
Winds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.
Little or no rainfall for the preceding three or more days. The longer the period without rain the greater the hazard.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
The leading edge of a moving fire.
The rear of the fire is
Looking at the fire from the rear of the blackened area, the left side is called the left flank while the right side is called the right flank.
___________ are strips of long, thin sections of fire extending outward from the main blackened fire area.
______________ are isolated small fires downwind from the main fire that are caused by brands carried by the wind.
The head of the fire
the side opposite the head.
Fingers
Spot fires
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
All engine companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry:
- Two Indian Pumps
- Four Fire Brooms
- 1” Forestry Hose
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
All engine companies assigned to respond or relocate to Staten Island on Boxes100D- 400D, or on second or greater alarms for brush fires on Staten Island, shall carry a minimum of:
- Two Indian Pumps
- Four Fire Brooms
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
All ladder companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry a minimum of:
- Four Indian Pumps
- Four Fire Brooms
- Six lengths of 1 ¾” hose
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
A separate Fire Record Journal shall be kept for each BFU.
When staffed independently, the officer working in the BFU is responsible for Fire Record Journal and NYFIRS entries.
BFUs do not have MDTs,they are dispatched by radio.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
BFU winches are designed for self-extrication or for use on similar weight vehicles.
They shall not be used to tow out full size apparatus or heavy trucks.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
Commanding officers of engine companies where in the BFUs are quartered shall ensure that the BFUs have had PMP and are completely serviceable by
March 1st and October 1st, to ensure their availability for each brush fire season
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
Units are not to self-commit to operations unless
structures are exposed.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
TACTICS
A. Protect exposures.
B. Avoid hooking up to hydrants, except to protect exposures.
C. Once exposures are covered the fire attack can begin. Wind velocity is not constant. The best time to move in for a close attack is when the wind diminishes. Heavy reliance should be placed on the use of Indian Pumps, brooms, and booster lines from BFUs.
D. Consider wetting down unburned area ahead of the fire.
E. In general, avoid attacking from or operating in front of the fire.
F. If necessary to operate in front of the fire (only to protect life), sufficient charged lines must be in place and capable of protecting operating forces. An on-rushingwall of fire can endanger operating forces.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
ENGINE COMPANY OPERATIONS
Should concentrate on protecting exposures and maintaining mobility.
Fire attack can begin once exposures are covered.
Heavy reliance should be placed on the use of Indian Pumps, brooms, and boosterlines from BFUs during initial attack.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
LADDER COMPANY OPERATIONS
Responding ladder companies should anticipate operating in teams utilizing Indian Pumps and brooms, unless directed otherwise.
When operating with Indian Pumps, members should work in teams of two: one with an Indian Pump, the other with a broom. Work along the perimeter near the head of the fire. Do not operate in front of the fire.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
SPECIAL UNIT OPERATIONS
The rescue apparatus winch can be used to extricate bogged-down apparatus.
AUC 151 BRUSH FIRE OPERATIONS
If a forward refueling site is used, a _____________ and a _____________ with the associated engine company should be special called to that location for the duration of the refueling operation.
Foam Carrier
Purple K unit
AUC 159 HURRICANE AND SEVERE STORM EMERGENCIES
Requisitioning shall commence
Items on requisition not received by ___________ shall be called to the attention of the Division Storm Operations Coordinator.
Review preparation plans for quarters on
March 1st
May 1st
May 1st of each year.
AUC 159 HURRICANE AND SEVERE STORM EMERGENCIES
Phase A is designated the _____________________
Phase B is designated the ______________________
Phase A is designated the Activation Phase
Phase B is designated the Implementation Phase
AUC 159 HURRICANE AND SEVERE STORM EMERGENCIES
Phase A Activities
Quarters
All units shall begin to secure quarters. Unsecured items on Fire Department property shall be stored properly. Begin securing windows. Consider using salvage plastic to cover windows.
Host Companies shall start to make arrangements for the possibility that flooded companies will join them.
Companies from quarters that may be flooded shall initiate movement of items from basements and first floors to interior rooms on upper floors.
Notify members of reception areas so personal vehicles can remain out of flood areas. Remind members to prepare their homes.
Determine the need to drain fuel tanks in quarters where flooding is expected.
Move MSU Depots and CFR-D Depots if threatened by flooding.
Implement unit specific plans drawn up during the pre-planning stage.
Additional preparations can be found in Addendum 3.