AUC's Flashcards
How Many Turns to shut down Buckeye pipeline?
42 Full 84 half turns (Shippers line in LIC 24 full and 48 half turns) clockwise.
Department Apparatus shall not be brought closer than?
600ft to a leak
Leaks by railroads, flag-persons shall be how many feet on each side?
1000ft
what type of fuel is carried by Buckeye pipeline?
one carries gasoline the other kerosene base aviation fuel
Serious brush fire conditions occur when what weather conditions are present?
low humidity
winds in excess of 15 miles per hour
little or no rainfall for the preceding three or more days
most common type of brush fire encountered in NYC?
Surface fires
Crown fires rarely occur in NYC
For Brush fire purposes, all ladder companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry a minimum of?
4 Indian Pumps
4 Fire Brooms
6 lengths of 1 3/4” hose
T/F BFU’s are always in service
True
Can BFU winches be used to tow out full size apparatus or heavy trucks?
no only used for self-extrication or similar weight vehicles
Can BFU winches be used to tow out full size apparatus or heavy trucks?
no only used for self-extrication or similar weight vehicles
during brush fire operations, can you operate hoselines beneath high voltage lines?
no NEVER
The depth of water to be crossed should not exceed _____ for first line Apparatus, and _____ for FDNY Hi-Axle Vehicles
18” and 50”
What are the methods of communications for RRV’s/
Primary- DARS radio at 400MHz
Alternate- 800 MHz radio
Contingency- Cell phones
Emergency- Department Radio
Utility company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately upon receipt of what 10-25 codes?
code 1 or code 4
At a manhole emergency, a FF attempts to move a vehicle located in danger area. agree or disagree
disagree
