AUCs Flashcards
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AUC 287 STAFFING GUIDELINES
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UNITS WITH OFFICER & 2 FIREFIGHTER
- Respond to all alarms
- If only unit on scene take defensive position
UNIT WITH ONLY OFFICER AND CHAUFFEUR
- Placed OOS but will respond to verbal alarms
LADDER IN QTRS (including TL) WITH UNDERSTAFFED ENGINE
- Temporarily detail 5th FF if awaiting detail from HMTU or rebreather
- 5th FF given preference to supply detail if no HMTU or rebreather
DETAILS TO OTHER QTRS FROM LADDER COMPANY
- Rear mount FF detailed 1st before Tiller or TL FF
LADDERS WITH 4 FIREFIGHTERS
- Notify dispatcher “we are responding with 4 firefighters”
- Generally operate without OV
- If possible, 1st ladder officer assigns FF of inside tea, to perform
outside vent after forcible entry.
- Inform IC and 2nd ladder of missing position
- 2nd ladder to pick up missing assignment
IF 1st OV POSITION IS MISSING AND 2nd TRUCK HAS 5 FFs
- 2nd OV will pick it up and 2nd Roof picks up 1st OV position
IF 1st OV POSITION IS MISSING AND 2nd TRUCK HAS 4 FFs
- 2nd ladder roof will pick up 1st OV position
- 1st OV position will always be covered because it’s the fire floor!
IF 1st 2 LADDERS ARE 4 FFs on a 10-75
- 3rd ladder will be assigned for firefighting
- 4th ladder will be FAST
FAST UNIT
- Report to and stage near ICP (within verbal)
- Roll call assign FASTPAK & EFAS MEMBER
- EFAS trained member to battalion vehicle to monitor FAST radio and
EFAS. Stay monitoring even if FAST team is deployed. “EFAS to
Command”
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN FAST UNIT
- Do not use the word “FAST” (L157 to L157 Can)
COMMUNICATION TO OTHER UNITS
- Use the word “FAST” (L27 FAST OV to E46)
FAST UNIT TOOLS “PQRST”
- P FAST(P)AK
- Q Normal E(q)uipment
- R Search (R)ope
- S (S)tokes Basket)
- T (2) : 1 Rope
- Sizeup determined what other tools to bring
FAST UNIT TEAMS
- Search team (enter, locate, package)
- Removal/resource team
1) Can be staged at entrance
2) Exterior access if 2 sided approach - Remain intact - large commercial / complex building
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AUC 349: VENT SUPPORT GROUP
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Smoke Control Using Positive Pressure Fans, the Ventilation Support Group shall report to the ICP with the following equipment:
- 27” Tempest PPF and exhaust hoses
- eye and ear protection
- Dave Clark headset
- Handie talkies
- CO monitors
- Elevator keys
- Halligan and heavy axe (for elevator operations)
- Door chocks
- Hand lights
- SCBA and full PPE
- Any other equipment deemed necessary
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AUC 349: SEQUENTIAL VENTILATION WITH PPV FANS
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- After fire extinguishment, the products of combustion can be
ventilated vertically through the attack stair. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED
BY PLACING A FAN AT THE BASE OF THE EVACUATION
STAIRWELL, AND PRESSURIZING THAT STAIRWELL. This procedure
will create an area of high pressure in the evacuation stairwell and
utilize the area of lower pressure in the attack stairwell to facilitate
smoke removal. The evacuation stairwell will be contamination free for
this type of ventilation. - Placement of the fan for sequential ventilation shall be on the exterior
of the building with exhaust hoses in place. The goal of sequential
ventilation is to replace the smoke and CO in the building with fresh
air. Placement of a gas powered fan inside a building during
sequential ventilation would negate the benefits of the operation. - This process may be implemented as follows:
1) Confirm that attack stairwell is clear of members and civilians
2) The bulkhead (top vent) should be opened in the attack stairwell. All
other doors in the attack stairwell should remain closed. The
evacuation stairwell bulkhead remains closed.
3) Opening the stairwell doors on the fire floor, both in attack and
evacuation stairs will cross vent the fire floor, by removing
contaminated smoke from the fire building via the attack stairwell.
4) This ventilation can be carried out floor by floor if smoke or CO
contamination occurs on multiple floors. Start at the lowest point of
contamination and work towards the top of the building. For taller
buildings additional fans may be required in the evacuation stairwell
to achieve adequate pressures. - This sequential ventilation process can be implemented when a
building has high levels of CO or other contaminants. THE PROCESS
WILL BEGIN ON THE GROUND FLOOR OR CELLAR AND
CONTINUE ON EACH FLOOR UNTIL THE CO IS REDUCED TO
ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. PPF exhaust should be vented to the exterior
if possible to reduce the introduction of CO into the building. Electric
fans can also be implemented in this situation. - If CO levels are in the 0-60 PPM range, gasoline powered PPFs will
not significantly reduce those levels due to the CO emissions
produced by the fans.
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AUC 348 CHAUFFEUR GUIDELINES
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WHO MUST START TOUR WITH (2 SCHOOL TRAINED CHAUFFEURS)
- Satellite Units
- Planning Vehicle
- Collapse Rescue Units
- Decon Units (NOT DECON ENGINES)
WHO MUST START TOUR WITH (1 SCHOOL & 1 CO. TRAINED)
- Foam Unit
- Airport Hose Wagon
- Backup Companies (Foam, Hosewagon, Satellite, Planning, Collapse
Rescue, Decon Unit)
- Units with 1 school trained and 1 company trained MUST use a
school trained over company trained if available in same quarters. - When a Backup Unit picks up a Special Unit’s 2nd piece a Company
trained chauffeur drives the assigned apparatus and a school trained
chauffeur drives the 2nd piece with another firefighter. - If a unit loses their chauffeur to any leave during a tour, they will
REMAIN IN SERVICE with a school trained or company trained
chauffeur FROM QUARTERS.
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AUC 276 CIMS “FEMSLAM” / “UHEARD” / “ABCCDEEF”
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FEMSLAM (Core Competencies of the FDNY)
F - Fire E - Evacuation of structures (not areas) M - Mass Decon S - Search & Rescue L - Life Safety A - Arson (cause and origin only) (not major cases) M - Medical Care in Pre-Hospital setting
“UHEARD” (11 Unified Commands)
U - Utilities (gas, electric, water, steam)
H - HazMat (no terrorism or crime)
E - Explosion
A - Aviation
R - Rail Incident
D - Disasters (Weather events, hurricanes etc.)
*Also not in the code = Public Emergencies & Telecommunications
“ABCCDEEF” (8 Single Commands where FDNY is in Command)
A - Auto extrication (1st to arrive) B - Boat in distress (1st to arrive) C - Confined space C - Collapse of structures D - Downed trees E - Elevators E - Entrapment / Impalement F - Fire
- PD has Ice/Water search and rescue
- HazMat / CBRN Incident with terrorism or crimes suspected
A. NYPD is Single Command
B. There will be FDNY/NYPD Unified Operations Sections - At CBRN incidents the final zones / direction of mitigation will be by:
A. DEP for chemical incidents
B. DOHMH for biological or radiological incidents
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AUC 268 - NOTIFICATIONS TO THE IG AND BITS
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1) INSPECTOR GENERAL NOTIFIED FOR “CCCMM”
C - Corruption
C - Conflicts of interest
C - Criminal Activity
M - Misconduct
M - Mismanagement
- During normal business hours, notification should be made directly to
IG officer via phone. - In cases of emergency, the IG on call supervisor should be contacted
through FDOC. - Any allegation of thefts by employees during fire, emergency,
inspectional activities or from quarters required immediate (as soon as
fire or emergency operations permit) notification to the IG. The
notification shall be made by the IC at the scene via cell phone to
FOC.
2) IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION TO BITS “AABBCCDD”
A - Arrests, Alcohol
B - Boxing with Brothers
C - Confrontations with PD, other government agencies
Confrontations with civilians
D - Drugs and Dangerous misuse of Department vehicles.
3) WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO BITS “IMMMAC”
I - Incompetence so serious that officer believes disciplinary charges
are warranted.
M - Misconduct not falling under IG
M - Misuse of Department time
M - Misappropriation of Department time
A - Follow up information regarding Arrest of member
C - Charges
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AUC 266 - PCB TRANSFORMERS
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- Non PCB transformers = 0 to 49 PPM of PCB
- PCB Contaminated Transformer = 50 to 499 PPM of PCB
- PCB Transformer = 500 or more PPM of PCB
- Combustible materials must not be stored within a “PCB Transformer”
enclosure, within 5 meters of a “PCB Transformer” enclosure or within
5 meters of an u enclosed “PCB Transformer” - Deactivation of transformers shall be performed only by ConEd
Personnel or Engineering Personnel of the premises familiar with
procedure. No member of the Department shall attempt deactivation
by direction or upon instruction of engineer personnel. - Members exposure time shall be kept to a minimum - rotate
personnel to facilitate this end. - No smoking, eating or drinking shall be permitted at the scene.
- Members exposed or possibly exposed shall:
A. Be confined to a designated area until decontaminated.
B. Be decontaminated along with their equipment
C. Be examined by a Medical Officer - Evacuation of the fire floor and all areas exposed (even if light haze of smoke exists) shall be given prime consideration.
- Decontamination procedures shall be implemented only when
members or equipment are exposed to levels of PCB of 50 PPM or
higher. - “Internal” refers to those transformers within or having access to the
interior of a building. - “External” refers to those transformers having no access to the interior of a building.
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AUC 300 - ILLEGAL ENTRY OF QUARTERS
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OFFICER ON DUTY SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY:
- Administrative Battalion / Division
- Police Precinct
- IG (if theft with department employee suspected)
- BFI (if incident involves false alarm)
- BP 153 in triplicate
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AUC 343: LANGUAGE INTERPRETIVE SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Language ID Cards have been issued to all units to be carried on the
apparatus. When interacting with a civilian, if a member encounters a
language barrier, the member shall:- Use the Language ID Card to help identify the language. The
Language ID Card lists the languages MOST FREQUENTLY
ENCOUNTERED IN NYC. - SHOW THE CIVILIAN THE LANGUAGE LIST. The message
underneath each language says: “Point to your language. An
interpreter will be called” - A Language Line representative will be able to assist in pinpointing
the language if it is not possible to identify the specific language
spoken by the civilian. - Contact the Language Line Service at: 1-800-523-1786
- Use the Language ID Card to help identify the language. The
- Provide the Language Line representative with the following:
- FDNY Operations Client ID # = 502991
- Personal Code = FDNY unit ID
- Examples (Engine 1 = 5001 / Ladder 126 = 7126 / Batt 58 = 4058)
- ID of language requiring interpretation
- Follow the initial directions provided by Language Line representative.
- Give the Language Line representative a description of your
interpretation needs and the specific questions you need answered.
(Medical, Inspectional) - USE OF A SPEAKERPHONE, IF AVAILABLE, WILL FACILITATE
INTERPRETATION. - If no speakerphone is available, the telephone handset can then be
passed to the civilian requiring interpretation services. - The handset will then be passed back to the FDNY member and the
Language Line representative will provide the interpretation. - LANGUAGE LINE INTERPRETATION SERVICES SHALL BE
DOCUMENTED ON THE OFFICIAL FIRE REPORT OR PCR.
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AUC 349: POSITIVE PRESSURE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF LARGE STRUCTURES / AREAS
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- Mechanical ventilation of large structures or areas can be
accomplished in a relatively short time as compared to natural
ventilation. The concept of creating a higher pressure (the interior) that
is inclined to move to a lower area of pressure (the exterior), will allow
for the controlled movement of the toxic atmosphere to clear that
large structure or area. - THIS PROCESS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AS FOLLOWS:
- When the seat of the fire is determined AND THE FIRE IS
CONTROLLED BY A SPRINKLER OR HAND LINE, LOOK FOR AN
EXHAUST OPENING IN THAT AREA. - THE HIGHER THE EXHAUST OPENING THE BETTER. HAVING
THE EXHAUST OPENING CLOSE TO AND AS HIGH UP AS
POSSIBLE TO THE SEAT OF THE FIRE MINIMIZES THE SMOKE
DAMAGE TO THE STRUCTURE. - AN INLET SHOULD BE FOUMD OPPOSITE THIS EXHAUST
OPENING THAT WOULD ALLOW THE FANS TO PUSH FRESH AIR
INTO THE STRUCTURE. - THE FAN WILL BE SET FARTHER BACK THEN THE 4-6 FEET
USED WHEN PRESSURIZING STAIRWELLS. THE ANGLE OF THE
FAN SHROUD WILL REMAIN AT 80 DEGREES. A RULE OF
THUMB IS THAT THE EXHAUST OPENING SHOULD BE DOUBLE
THE SIZE OF THE OPENING WHERE THE PPF IS PLACED. This
will allow minimal pressure to build while permitting a large
movement of air. - CONTRARY TO STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION (CREATING
PRESSURE), THE OBJECTIVE OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS
TO MOVE AS MUCH FRESH AIR AS POSSIBLE INTO THE
STRUCTURE OR AREA. (THE MORE FANS THE BETTER) ONE 27”
GASOLINE POWERED FAN MOVES APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES
MORE AIR (24,000 CFM) THAN OUR 16” ELECTRIC BOX FAN
(3,400 CFM). Using roll down doors can allow two fans to be placed
side by side (parallel) blowing into a structure. A seal is created by
adjusting the height of the roll down door and the set back of the
fans. - THE WINND MUST ALWAYS BE A CONSIDERATION, EVEN IN
THIS OPERATION. - Fans blowing fresh exterior air into the structure have shown to be
75% MORE EFFICIENT then negative pressure ventilation. - In all instances, the goal is to provide a higher air pressure on one
side of the area to be ventilated using a PPF, and a lower air
pressure exhaust ventilation point on the opposite side. IF
POSSIBLE, USING AN ELECTRIC BOX FAN (CARRIED BY ALL
LADDER COMPANIES) PLACED INSIDE THE BUILDING/AREA AT
THE EXHAUST POINT BLOWING OUTWARD WILL INCREASE THE
EFFICIENCY OF THE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION.
- When the seat of the fire is determined AND THE FIRE IS
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AUC 349: POSITIVE PRESSURE FANS
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- ONE FAN can provide the proper pressure in the stairwell up to TEN
(10) STORIES depending on conditions, and two fans will pressurize
a FORTY (40) STORY building when properly positioned. - 1 Fan = up to 10 story
2 Fans = 40 stories - If the fire floor is ABOVE THE TENTH (10th) FLOOR or additional
pressures are required to maintain the stairwell clear of smoke, a
SECOND FAN must be brought to THREE (3) FLOORS BELOW the
fire floor and set up (following the proper positioning {4-6 feet back,
80 degree angle}) This will maintain proper pressure throughout the
stairwell, up to a 40 story building. This same concept, of placing a
fan on the ground floor and a second fan three floors below the fire,
can also be applied to buildings greater than 40 stories. - Fire floor ABOVE 10 = 2nd fan brought 3 floors below fire floor.
Positioning will be 4-6 feet back at an 80 degree angle. - In buildings over 40 stories in height, the IC should consider special
calling an additional ventilation support group. The extra fans can be
used to augment pressures in the stairwell. - NOTE: THE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING / CONDITIONS DICTATES
THE NUMBER OF FANS - NOTE: THE FIRE FLOOR LOCATION OR CONDITIONS DICTATES
WHERE THE 2ND FAN IS PLACED. - Priority Order for Use of the PPF “AEV”
- Pressurize attack stair
- Pressurize evacuation stair
- Ventilate public hallways
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AUC 338 - GENERATING STATIONS AND SUBSTATIONS
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- Generating stations send 345,000 volts to transmission stations.
- Transmission stations step down 345,000 to 138,000 volts.
- Volts Safe Distance (Con Ed standard)
345,000 18 feet
15,000 - 138,000 10 feet - HOWEVER, when raising aerial ladders and TL buckets:
- Maintain 18’ clearance horizontal from substations ext, fence line.
- Do not place portable, aerial or TL against or over wall/fence.
- Response
A) Meet Con Ed white hat at designated muster site.
B) Have white hat retrieve info from lockbox inside substation.
C) If no white hat, call the posted number and request one.
D) Protect exposures AROUND substation (no water inside)
E) Stretch 3 1/2” supply line to sprinkler Siamese if present
F) Supply siamese IF REQUESTED ONLY by white hat
G) Sprinklers only protect transformers - which have oil fires.
H) Capacitor bank - small fires can be extinguished by dry chem
extinguisher (even after power is removed
capacitors hold deadly charge)
I) Battery room fires - Use dry chem or water from safe distance (Don’t
use CO-2 on battery room fires)J) Avoid bringing metal tools into substation and don’t allow any tools
above your shoulders. - Use of water streams at substations
A) Minimum safe operating distances “5-15-25” Rule
B) 138kV - 30 degree or greater = 15 feet
Less than 30 degree = 75 feet
C) 345kV - 30 degree or greater = 25 feet
Less than 30 degree = 125 feet
D) All you need to remember is 15 and 25. Multiply by 5 if less than 30
degrees. - Primary means = TL with all members removed from apparatus
- Secondary means = Ladder pipe, engine deck gun, portable Akron
- Only fresh water to be used
- NEVER use = handlines /Aquastream/salt water/foam/any additives
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AUC 269 - HIGH RISE ROOF TEAM TOOLS “BRASH”
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- Due to and weight considerations aboard the helicopter, the ONLY
tools and equipment included in the High Rise Roof Kit are: “BRASH”
B - 1 Bolt Cutter
R - 1 Rabbit Tool
A - 2 Axes
S - 2 Search Ropes
H - 2 Halligans
- Also 6 SCBAs with 1 hour cylinders and bags for tools to prevent
damage to the aircraft.
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AUC 207 ADD 10: SOUND POWERED TELEPHONES AND DRY STANDPIPES
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- Semi-annual subway emergency inspection
A) Inspect the subway and dry standpipe systems and test the sound powered telephones.
B) Do not charge the standpipe system during inspection periods
C) Each standpipe cabinet and sound powered phone outlet jack box shall be opened to observe if the locking device shows any signs of vandalism.
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AUC 207 ADD 3 - TRANSIT FACILITY INSPECTIONS
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- All transit facilities (including leased commercial spaces located
therein) shall be inspected by the FDNY ANNUALLY. - The MTA New York City Transit has also provided the following
information at all subway stations in a see through protective folder,
which will be readily available at the full time token booth of EVERY
STATION.A) Station Map B) List of all stairways within the station C) List of all rooms within the station D) List of all token booths within the station E) List of all emergency exits which service the station
- Any unit finding this folder not readily available at full time token booth
shall immediately upon return to quarters, call the Public
Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU)
- Emergency ExitsA) Inspected SEMI ANNUALLYB) Saturdays and/or SundaysC) During March and SeptemberD) Keys and tools, kept on the location for turnstile emergencies,
shall be checked for serviceability and availability.
