AUCs Flashcards
AUC 276
What are the core competencies?
FEMSLAM
Fire
Evac of structures (pd has area)
Mass Decon
Search and rescue (pd has ice/water)
Life safety
Arson
Medical care (pre hosp)
AUC 276
What are the single commands of FDNY?
BEST CAFE
Boat in distress (1st arriving)
Elevator
Structural collapse
Tree down
Confined space
Auto extrication (1st arriving)
Fire
Entrapment or impalement
AUC 276:
What are the unified commands?
U HEARD PT
Utilities (gews)
Haz Mat (no terrorism) Explosion Aviation Rail incident Disasters (natural)
Public health
Telecommunications
AUC 287:
What time should a detail arrive at quarters when that company is going out for training
0915 or 1815
The unit should leave for the rock no later than that.
If the detail can not arrive in time, Have the adjoining company in quarters supply a member.
AUC 287:
How many Soc guys at the start of a tour?
4 (with another detail)
If the company drops below three soc guys during the tour, then the company is out of service
AUC 287:
When is walking to a detail appropriate?
Within one mile or 20 blocks.
Over a mile; then do not walk.
AUC 287:
When should the officer notify BC if detail does not arrive.
Within borough - 1 hour
Another borough - 2 hours
AUC 287:
What is a reduced staffed unit?
Ladder rescue or squad with 4 FF
Officer Will determine whether the position of a roof or O.V. will be staffed. The officer can change his mind upon arrival at the box
(The FF should still refer to himself as the position in his handie talkie)
AUC 287:
What is an understaffed unit?
The unit staffed with less than four firefighters.
Dispatcher will special call another (Engine for engine and a truck for truck).
Total first alarm shall not exceed 4 engines 4 trucks
AUC 287:
When is a unit placed OOS due to staffing?
With only an officer and chauffeur.
(Unless they receive a verbal)
An officer and 2 FF still respond to all alarms.
AUC 287:
What can an understaffed unit do when only unit on scene?
Take a defensive position.
(Outside the IDLH)
If there is a known life hazard, rescue activity may be taken by an individual member
AUC 287:
Who does the officer tell if the company is less than full strength?
Battalion, division, and all first alarm units
AUC 3:
SOP for assisting someone being harassed followed kidnapping etc?
Call cops
Out of service (call dispatch)
Report to chief of ops with:
Civilians name
Cops name
Journal entry
AUC 3:
Suspected child abuse SOP?
Cops
Ambulance
Supervisor EMS
EMS Responsible for paperwork
SCA = suspected child abuse SCA = supervisor cops ambulance
AUC 4:
Firehouse visits
Officer duties?
Schedule it Unit is in service Put event into tracking system Email scheduling unit Request fire safety literature
Fire safety is in charge unless not present then officer is
AUC 4:
Open firehouses
How long are they?
2 hours In service (officer and fireman assigned from division)
AUC 4: Operation sidewalk How long? Who is assigned? In service? Who schedules?
One hour Nearest engine or truck 10-75s and greater (discretion of dispatch) Have requested contact FSE cancelled with 10-51
AUC 363:
Suspicious activity
Reporting procedure?
Use diamond plate
SAR report to BFI and call them
Do not keep SAR in quarters
Journal entry with no particulars
Immediate threat
Do not use dept radio unless immediate threat to members
Call bc NYPD bfi
Regulations 19 School visits: Duration? When? How many adults per children? Below 3rd grade 3/4th? 5th? Scouts?
1 adult per 4 kids
1 adult per 15
1 adult per 30
1 adult per 20
AUC 310
PPE
When should you immediately leave the IDLH?
When feeling any pain or discomfort through the hood. Unless the area can be immediately cooled by a hose line
AUC 310
PPE
What is the proper order of donning bunker gear?
- Pants boots
- Handie talkie
- Hood (completely)
- Coat
- Push hood back onto neck
After dining face piece, then pull hood over her face piece
AUC 310
PPE
When responding to a structural, what is the SOP for donning PPE?
Everyone except for the chauffeur shall don their PPE prior to responding.
Unless it is very hot, And the AC on the rig is not working then you do not have to wear your hood and coat
AUC 310
PPE
What do you have to wear during overhaul?
All PPE including SCBA is mandatory during overhaul
AUC 310
When sending out bunker gear for cleaning or an integrity check, who picks it up?
If no ML for burn, then division messenger.
If ML for burn, officers must:
- Tag it,
- Place gear OOS
- Contact safety battalion
AUC 310
PPE
What time should you have bunker gear ready to go for semi annual cleaning?
How should it be put together?
0700
Pants folded, inside jacket; and sleeves tied together.
AUC 310
PPE
Where do the Lists of names go for the semi annual bunker cleaning?
GET A RECEIPT!
One list goes to the contractor, and the other list stays in the company office.
AUC 310
PPE
If pss is contaminated, then where do you send it?
If it is contaminated at a fire, then you clean it in quarters with soap and water.
If it is grossly contaminated, then you send it in the same way you would your bunker gear. And two clear plastic bags with the EDR in between the bags.
Note: all members with the same contaminant should be listed on a single form. Separate forms are for separate contaminants.
AUC 317
Crime scene ops
What should you do in the case of a hanging person?
If I obviously did leave them alone. Do not cut them down.
Also, refrain from covering any corpse unless it’s in public view.
AUC 317
Crime scene ops
If it is necessary for Units to leave the scene, who is sufficient to leave behind to maintain FD control of the premises?
A fire fighter or a unit as a watch line
AUC 317
Crime
Someone is being threatened with bodily harm, what should we do?
If a Crime is in progress involving an armed perpetrator what should we do?
Members may intervene consistent with safety.
Members must exercise utmost restraint and should not intervene
AUC 323
Probies
What do they need to fix inside of the notebook?
When should the officer sign? When should the Capt. sign?
When do they go on cross unit details?
- tool list on the first page,
- receipt from completed quiz
- receipt when completing training module
Probie - signs weekly
Officer - in red ink when they have reviewed or drilled on subject matter.
Capt. – in red ink once a month
Chief - at drill visits
AFTER 90 days
AUC 323
Probies
When do you forward to BC and DC?
13th month
17th month
AUC 325
Aircraft emergencies
Who is in charge of the airport?
Who has prime responsibility for fire fighting activities?
The airport duty manager
The PAPD tour commander
AUC 325
Aircraft emergencies
When can the Fdny enter the aeronautical field?
Only with a port authority escort
AUC 325
Aircraft emergencies
Can we remove data recorders?
What color are:
Spherical?
Rectangular?
Only to preserve them from further damage.
Bright yellow
Read or international orange
AUC 331
Cell sites
How high can they be?
Who to notify if you find one on BI?
No higher than 6 feet above parapet
Battalion, division, and first alarm units.
- Phone call
- Memo
AUC 331
Cell sites
If the cell site installation is involved in fire what do you call for?
Extra engine and truck.
Can be used for power removal, roof ops, and line placement
AUC 331
Cell sites
What type of extinguisher can be used at incipient fires?
Dry chem
AUC 332
Public speaking
Who can designate a member as a fire department spokes person?
Public information, fire commissioner, or an ic
AUC 332
Public speaking
Members may respond to press inquiries only with what information?
Type of incident
Number of patients
Hospital
AUC 332
Public speaking
Requests to write an FD vehicles need to be approved by who?
Chief of ops
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
What is the priority of stream application?
Minimize damage to unaffected adjoining components.
HANDLINES NEVER USED ON ENERGIZED COMPONENTS AT CON ED FACILITIES
Never HAF to do this: Handline Aquastream Foam Never use these!
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Who decides to apply water streams to electric components at Conant facilities?
Chief officer above the rank of deputy chief (or DC acting as car 421) in consultation with the con Ed white hat
Staff chief
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Minimum safe operating distance for:
138kv with fog
138kv with straight stream
345 with fog
345 with straight stream
15’
75’
25’
125’
(Just remember 15 and 25. Multiply by five and you get the straight stream)
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
What is the primary means of applying water to energized electrical components?
TL
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
What procedure she will be at here to one supplying tower ladder for use on electrical components?
Flush the hydrants thoroughly to clear sediment.
Flush the waterway of the tower ladder for several minutes until the water runs clear
All members are removed from the basket and the rig.
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Where do you shut the water down if you have to reposition the tower ladder
Shut it down at the pumper.
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
If conditions don’t allow for a tower ladder what other means can be used?
What nozzle should not be used?
Engine deck gun, ladder pipe, or Multiversal
The aqua stream nozzle
“NEVER HAF TO DO THIS”
Handline
Aquastream
Foam
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Who decides if members or apparatus enter the property line at Con ed facilities?
The con Ed white hat and escorted by con Ed personnel, also needs to be approved by the IC
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Can we use foam? Salt water?
What is the preferred water stream pattern?
No and no
Fog stream
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Substations:
Can we supply the sprinkler Siamese at a substation?
Stretch a 3 1/2 to the sprinkler Siamese
only supply if requested by the con Ed white hat
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Substations
What extinguisher can we use on a battery room fire?
What extinguisher can we not use?
We can use dry cam, and water from a safe distance
Carbon dioxide should not be used, may crack the battery shell
AUC 338
Energized electric equipment
Substations
How high can you hold your tools?
Do not allow tools to project above your shoulder
Wood or fiberglass can conduct high voltages
AUC 344
Bridge and tunnel manuals
What color is the field guide?
Risk management guide?
Green, used by members
Red, used by command Chiefs
AUC 200
Winter ops:
When does preplanning begin?
October 1
AUC 200
Winter ops:
What equipment should be placed on the Regan readiness for phase A and B?
6 extra 2 1/2s 2 shovels Salt/sand Recovery strap Tire chains Hydrant connection
AUC 200
Winter ops:
When does requisitioning begin for winter items?
July 1
AUC 200
Winter ops:
How many shovels should you have at quarters?
Six
AUC 200
Winter ops:
Under what conditions do you institute and inspection to thaw frozen hydrants?
25° or less for a 24 hour.
AUC 200
Winter ops:
When encountering a frozen hydrant not in a district what should you do?
Notify the administrative officer and they should enter the frozen hydrant into the Hanssen application
AUC 200
Winter ops:
When is priority given to the engine to enter the block?
The ladder?
Three stories or less
Anything higher than three stories (3 1/2)
AUC 200
Winter ops:
If it is necessary for the engine to hook up directly to the hydrant to get first water on the fire, what also should they do?
Connect a two-way gate to the hydrant
AUC 361
Pets:
Who do you contact to take control of pets?
ACC, animal care Center
AUC 362
Exterior insulation finish systems:
What should you consider upon arrival?
First engine consider using the deck gun
AUC 362
Exterior insulation finish systems:
Where should you dedicate a hand line?
Exterior. Enough lengths to cover all sides of building
AUC 362
Exterior insulation finish systems:
Exterior line: when do you use a 2 1/2? One and three-quarter?
Three stories or higher or large area building.
Smaller PD
AUC 362
Exterior insulation finish systems:
Who gets special called for a 1075?
Extra engine and truck; truck should be TL if not already assigned
**Same as window bars
AUC 362
Exterior insulation finish systems:
What nozzle can you use for upper floors that can’t be reached by outside streams?
Where?
The cockloft nozzle with one and capped with a 1 1/2 inch shut off
Approximately 3 feet from the windowsill
AUC 363
Suspicious activity:
Who do you notify if you witness something criminal?
Witness a terrorist act?
Unsure?
NYPD
NYPD and BFI
BC
AUC 363
Suspicious activity:
If you witness suspicious activity, how do you document it?
Use the SAR form on the rig, and then diamond plate to report it when you get back to quarters
AUC 363
Suspicious activity:
Where do you keep the SAR form once you fill it out?
All forms forwarded to BFI, do not keep originals at quarters
AUC 274
Satellite:
What is the primary purpose?
Provide high-volume supply of water
AUC 274
Satellite:
What is the primary concern of the satellite officer?
Consult and advise the IC. He may use this unit in any capacity if water delivery is not a problem
AUC 274
Satellite:
What Inlet should be used first on the satellite?
The unchecked Inlet (and order that they can use the gated and let’s later)
AUC 274
Satellite:
The satellite and the engine shall be staffed with at least how many firefighters?
Two, officer shall ride with the pumper.
AUC 274
Satellite:
Consideration should be given to what water source?
A fire boat so that it will relieve demands on the hydrant system
AUC 274
Satellite:
When should you use drafting?
Only if a fire boat cannot supply units
AUC 274
Satellite:
What is the best position of the satellite for use of the deluge gun?
The further from the building, the better angle; far enough to permit the deepest possible stream penetration.
AUC 274
Satellite:
How many outlets on the manifold? Inlets?
(6)
For 2 1/2 inch outlets and 23 inch outlets
One 4 1/2 inch inlet supplied by a 6 inch hose
AUC 274
Satellite:
Where can the FIMM provide foam streams?
3% floral protein to the deluge gun or a tower ladder.
250’ from deluge
300’ from TL
AUC 274
Satellite:
When is it recommended to augment from a second hydrant?
What Supplies at full capacity?
When the size of the main is less than 12 inches
Fire boats or drafting
AUC 274
Satellite:
When leaving quarters what does one member need to be positioned to do?
Make sure the deluge on clears the door frame.
AUC 274
Satellite:
When shutting down an appliance supplied by the pumper, where should you shut down?
Should always be initiated at the pumper
Can damage the appliance if full engine pressure is being transmitted
AUC 274
Satellite:
How many companies should be designated to help take up the 6 inch hose?
1 to 4
AUC 274
Satellite:
When should you drill with the back up engine company?
Once a month
AUC 344:
Bridge tunnel manual:
What color is the Bridge and Tunnel field guide?
Risk management/executive guide?
Field = green
Risk = red
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
ECC on reserve should be school or company trained?
Either
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
How do you identify yourself?
REserve same as RElocation
As you would add a relocation. Example:
“engine 506 acting engine 219”
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
Where is the third copy of the writing list posted?
At the house watch Desk of reserve of reserve unit
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
How often do these units attend drill?
Monthly
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
Who prepares the tool list, how many copies?
The officer on duty where the apparatus is stored prepares two copies: one goes with the rig and one stays with him. Whoever takes the rig signs and returns the copy to the officer
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
If the officer in which a reserve apparatus is stored find a missing item upon return of the rig what do you do?
BED
Battalion, call Entry Department chief (report)
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
Who is responsible for the lost property report if anything is missing off the rig?
Officer in charge of apparatus while it was out of quarters
AUC 259
Reserve apparatus:
When reserve is used as CFRD unit, minimum requirement of CFRD members?
Where do you get CFRD equipment?
Minimum of two
Supplied by tech services; battalion Depots not to be used for initial supply
AUC 266
PCBS:
When is a marking required by the EPA?
500 or more PPMs
AUC 266
PCBS:
How long can you store PCB at a permanent storage site?
Temporary storage site?
Up to a year
No more than 30 days
AUC 266
PCBS:
How much can you store at a temporary site?
500 or greater are not allowed
AUC 266
PCBS:
If there is a number in the level column what is this indicate?
No number?
It has been tested
That it has not been tested assume it is highly contaminated
AUC 266
PCBS:
When do we consider a transformer a PCB transformer?
Whenever there is any amount of PCB at all.
AUC 266
PCBS:
What do we consider silicone?
It is non-PCB fluid used as a replacement for PCB.
AUC 266
PCBS:
When a transformer has been drained of PCB, do we still consider it PCB?
Yes
AUC 266
PCBS:
Can we deactivate transformers?
No, only to be done by con Ed personnel or engineering personnel
AUC 266
PCBS:
What do we use for flammable liquids? Structural members?
Fog or foam
Water for structural members
AUC 266
PCBS:
When can we takeoff our breathing apparatus?
Only When officer in command confirms area is free of toxic gases
AUC 266
PCBS:
We Decon when there is how much ppm or higher?
50 ppm or higher
AUC 266
PCBS:
Do trains which receive power from the third rail require Transformers with PCB?
No
AUC 266
PCBS:
Trains receiving power from a catenary wire have transformers with PCB?
Possibly
**Also trains which transfer from real shoe to catenary wires
AUC 266
PCBS:
How do you identify an M2 car on Metro North which contains PCBs?
Which cars have PCB transformers?
Orange stripe on each side of the car
Although there is one pantagraph every two cars there is PCB in every car
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Brushfires occur under what weather conditions?
Low humidity
3 days no rain
15 mph winds
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Which side is the left flank?
Looking at the fire from the rear (because that’s what you’re supposed to be) the left is the left flank
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What is the most common type of brushfire?
Surface fires
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What rarely occurs in NYC? Which type of fire?
Crown fires
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What do engines carry in SI?
What do trucks carry in SI?
Two Indian pumps
Four brooms
1 inch forestry hose
For Indian pumps
Four brooms
Six lengths of inch and three-quarter
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What is the best positive water source?
Hydrants
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
How many members staff BFU?
Two members and one Lieutenant
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Who Can drive a BFU?
Member trained and operating the vehicle
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
When the BFU is on staffed how do you designate it?
Do not use “out of service”. It is just unstaffed
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Do you take marks in the company journal or is there a separate journal for the BFU?
Separate journal
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Does the BF you respond to structural?
No
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
When do the BFUs perform patrol?
1030 to 1130 and 330 to 430
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What can you not use the winch on?
Full-size apparatus or heavy trucks
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Can they traverse streams or ponds? Go through hedges?
No
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Can you use the BFU during winter operations or hurricanes?
Does it have a dewatering pump?
Yes
Yes
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
ATVs or Polaris units have what size tanks? How many GPM’s?
70 gallon tanks
20 gallons per minute
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
1 inch yellow hose has how many foot lengths?
100’
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
How do you supply the mini manifolds that Staten Island battalions carry?
What size is the discharge?
2 1/2 inch
1 inch discharges
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Do you give the actual location of the fire or the alarm box upon arrival?
Actual location
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Can you self commit to operations?
Only if structures are exposed
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Can you hook up to hydrants initially?
Only to protect exposures
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What should you rely heavily on?
Indian pumps
Brooms
BFU booster lines
***all special equipment
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
When can you operate in front of the fire?
Only to protect life and only if enough lines are in place to protect operating forces
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
When should you consider hand lines?
Exposures
Cutting off fire travel
Deep-seated fires
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
How should you attack the fire?
Attack from the flanks and narrow it spread
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Where should you direct the stream?
At the burning brush not at the flames
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
The majority of brushfires a controlled with what tools? And who?
Two members within the end pumps and brooms on the flanks near the head
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Fires burning on hillsides: how should you attack the fire?
Attack from the bottom and work upward (also have units positioned at the top to protect the exposures)
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
How many gallons in an Indian pump?
Five
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
When operating with Indian pumps how many members work in teams?
Teams of two, one with an Indian pump the other with a broom
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Can you cross a makeshift bridge?
No, use dept ladders to span creeks.
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Should you follow in the footsteps of the guy in front of you?
No, make your own foot prints
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What is the primary use of NYPD helicopter?
Will not fly in winds of what?
Reconnaissance
40mph
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
Bambi bucket is how many gallons?
150
AUC 151
Brush Fire:
What size tank do brushfire units have?
Either 500 or 225
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
What does the buckeye transport?
Where does it go?
One pipe carries gasoline, and the other carries kerosene-based aviation fuel
JFK and LaGuardia.
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
What do we do for the automatic valves?
They require no action on the part of Fdny
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
How many turns to shut it off?
How many turns on the shippers lines?
42 turns (84 half turns)
24 full turns (48 half turns)
CLOCKWISE!!!
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Each valve box contains what?
A profile card
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Where does each unit have instruction cards?
Both assigned units and alternate units have two sets: one set is on the rig the other is at house watch
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
An extra set of wrenches is stored where?
Either at house watch or another prominent location
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Each instruction card has what on it?
Location, valve number, units assigned to that valve
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
If you were called to a pipeline box and you don’t have wrenches, cards etc, should you go directly to the box?
Go to the quarters of the nearest unit that has this equipment (call dispatch for the nearest location)
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
If you were responding from quarters as in engine should you place foam on the rig? If you are out of quarters should you go back and get the foam?
Yes put the extra foam on the rig. If you are out of quarters do not return to get the foam
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
How many gallons in a barrel?
42 (same as number of turns on the buckeye Main)
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
For a verified leak dispatcher will transmit what?
2nd
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
If you were tasked with shutting down the valve when is the only time you can stop doing this?
To protect life
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Foot patrols are conducted by who?
Two members
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Once you shut down a valve what should you do?
Tell dispatch, and report through the command post
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
What is of primary importance to reduce the amount of fuel released?
Closing the valves
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
What is the primary consideration at a leak?
Evacuation of the area
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
The potential for explosion is greatest on what type of day?
hot, humid,calm
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Rig should not be brought closer than what to a leak?
600 feet
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
Flag persons must be positioned where?
At least 1000 feet on each side of the incident
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
When are they inspected?
If you encounter a flooded pit who do you call?
Semi annually during hydrant inspections
Buckeye coordinator at division eight
AUC 149
Buckeye pipeline:
What are the only drills in which members will experience actually shutting down valves?
Borough drills (not familiarization drills, not division drills)
AUC 180:
Manholes
If an odor of gas is also detected at a manhole fire what should you do?
Also request response of utilities gas crew
AUC 180:
Manholes
When can you operate water into a manhole?
Only one requested by a con Ed employee
AUC 180:
Manholes
If the chief leaves one unit on the scene how much time most of the utility company give before you can deviate from leaving that unit not seen?
What are the options?
30 minutes
remaining unit may respond to alarms leaving one member at the scene
One member left unit goes to quarters
Leave tape and cones
AUC 202:
Substance abuse:
If you reasonably suspect someone has used drugs or alcohol what should you immediately do?
PROBBE
Prohibit anyone from leaving Relieve on duty members OOS Battalion BITS Entry in journal
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
Do we inspect yellow hydrants on parkways?
Yes
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
What is a priority hydrant?
Only hydrant on a block
Protects high profile locations
Two adjacent hydrants which are both out of service
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
How many GPM’s doesn’t open hydrant discharge for us is one with a spray cap?
1000 versus 25
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
If a person enters quarters and wants to spray Cap, what do you do?
NIFE
Notify when will turn on hydrant (<1 hour)
Instructions
Form
Ensure they are 18
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
When do you shut down hydrants with spray cap?
6x
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
When do you shut down illegally open hydrants?
Always, unless officer determines a tense situation will develop
AUC 205:
Hydrants:
What is phase 1 Water pressure alert versus phase 2 Water pressure emergency?
Check the pressure on the hydrant nearest court is every hour from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Alert: chief goes out and marks what hydrants are open illegally etc.
Emergency: units go out shut down hydrants put spray caps on etc.
AUC 231
Safeguarding property:
In what circumstances will you attach a padlock to a premises?
Commercial occupancy
Minor fire
Minimal damage
No other damage to the entire perimeter of the premises
AUC 231
Safeguarding property:
When do you go back to the occupancy to unlock the padlock?
As soon as practicable when notified by dispatcher.
NO SPECIFIC TIME GIVEN
AUC 231
Safeguarding property:
What does company officer do with key to padlock?
Puts it on the rig
AUC 346
EBF4
How do you log in?
Last name, reference number
AUC 346
EBF4
What button do you click to submit it?
Save
AUC 346
EBF4
Preliminary versus final?
Preliminary is awaiting further staffing for the tour
Final is all members for the tour have reported for duty
AUC 346
EBF4
Can you amend a final EBF4?
Yes, medical leave, early relief, staffing change, etc
AUC 346
EBF4
Who gets a copy of the riding list?
Officer and rig.
AUC 346
EBF4
Where does the spare radio number go on the riding list?
Next to that riding position.
AUC 346
EBF4
How is a probationary fireman designated on the list?
Who removes it on their tenure?
PR
Company commander
AUC 346
EBF4
Anytime a unit or battalion is displayed in what color, is there more information that can be clicked on?
Blue
AUC 349
PPV Fans:
What do you bring to command post with the fans?
CHALK
CO monitors Halligan Axe (HEAVY) Lights Keys
**Obviously in addition to fans, hoses, I ear protection handy talkies etc.
AUC 349
PPV Fans:
Can fans be left unattended?
No
AUC 349
PPV Fans:
What is the priority order of fan use?
Attack stairwell
Evac stairwell
Public hallways
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PPV Fans:
How was pressurization of the attack stay away most of effective?
If done simultaneously with the fire attack
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PPV Fans:
How should the fan be placed?
4-6-8
4-6 feet from attack stair
80°
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PPV Fans:
Can you operate the fan inside the building?
Yes, however if the stairwell terminates outside then there will be less noise problem in the lobby
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PPV Fans:
Up to how many stairwell doors can be open with pressurization still effective?
Up to 3
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PPV Fans:
Who checks the floors below the fire to verify the doors to the stair enclosure are closed?
Who verifies the doors above the fire or closed?
Below is the vent group members
Above is the third and fourth truck it’s
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PPV Fans:
One fan will pressurize up to how many stories? Two fans?
10
40
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PPV Fans:
If the fire is above the 10th floor or additional pressure is needed, where should have second fan be brought to?
3 floors below the fire floor. The same 468 rule applies.
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PPV Fans:
How should you ventilate the stairway when units are not on the fire floor?
When they are?
Keep fire floor stairwell closed and either vent roof or another member opens bulkhead for approximately 60 seconds.
Close fire floor door as much as possible and still allow hand line access.
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PPV Fans:
What stairwell do you pressurize when implementing sequential ventilation?
What doors are closed and what are open?
Evacuation
All doors closed except the fire floor attack and evacuation stairwell doors, and the attack bulkhead.
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PPV Fans:
Where do you start sequentially venting?
Lower floors and work up.
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
Where should the exhaust be?
Where should the inlet be?
Near the seat of the fire and high up as possible
Opposite the exhaust opening
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
How should the fan be set up?
Farther back than 4 to 6 feet, but still at 80°
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
How big should the exhaust opening be?
Double the size of the opening where the fan is
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
How many fans can you use?
The more fans the better
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
Which is better: fans blowing fresh air into the structure or fans pulling smoke to the outside air?
Fans blowing fresh air is 75% more efficient
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PPV Fans:
Venting large areas:
Can you put a fan inside the structure?
Yes near the exhaust blowing outward.
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PPV Fans:
Negative pressurization:
How should the fan be placed inside the structure?
Hung in a window or a door way as high as possible.
Salvage tarps used to create a seal around the fan
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PPV Fans:
Negative pressurization:
If salvage tarps are not available or the fan cannot be hung, where should you put the fan?
6-8’ back and at a 30° angle
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PPV Fans:
Can you move the fans while they’re on?
Where do you refuel them?
How many members should lift it?
No
Outside always
2
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PPV Fans:
When should they be started?
When should you test them?
Daily beginning of the day tour
weekly at mud for five minutes
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Solar panels:
Is it permissible to ever cut any wires at all?
No, never
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Solar panels:
If you shut off the main electrical panel to the building, does that mean that there is no power anywhere?
No, the solar panels still generate electricity in energize components up to the inverter
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Solar panels:
Can you direct a stream directly onto the panels or components?
No
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Solar panels:
How should you direct water near the panels?
Fog nozzle from a distance should cut off fire extension and push the fire back towards the main fire area.
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Solar panels:
Can you use straight streams or foam?
No - they are excellent conductors.
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Solar panels:
What extinguisher can be used?
Class C (dry Chem)
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Solar panels:
Can we remove modules?
No
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Solar panels:
Can we use foam on batteries?
Dry chem?
Yes
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Solar panels:
Where will solar panels generally be placed?
South and west facing sides
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Danger zone:
Can we enter into “danger zone” tape?
Yes only to save life, or authorized by IC or sector chief
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EBF4
When do you have to use the in rig EBF4?
The Sunday 9×6 tour
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Random drug testing:
How long does the unit need to be at an emergency for the testing unit not to stay for them to return?
60 mins
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Random drug testing:
Who places the unit out of service for testing?
Testing unit calls command chief and they call dispatcher.
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Random drug testing:
How long do you have to provide the specimen?
What happens if you can’t provide it?
Two hours
During the day tour you go to BHS to get blood taken, my tour BHS comes to the fire house to take your blood
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Random drug testing:
What if testing unit suspect you placed a substitute specimen?
They immediately direct you to provide a second specimen and both specimens sent to the lab
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Random drug testing:
Where does the record of your testing go within the fire house?
It does NOT go in your members personnel file
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SCBA Policy:
When is the only time you can remove your regulator in an IDLH?
If the cylinder is depleted or malfunctioning and not providing air
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SCBA Policy:
If the officer must leave the I DLH, do the members leave with him?
Only if he can’t provide temporary supervision
In other words if there’s no other officer in the room to watch the guys, then everybody has to leave
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SCBA Policy:
If you can continue operating without the SCBA, where should they be put down?
In a centrally located area INSIDE the fire building under guard
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Iroquois pipeline:
What does a transport?
Natural gas
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Iroquois pipeline:
What do we have to do for automatic valves?
I think, they require no action they are able to be shut down remotely.
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Iroquois pipeline:
How many turns for the manual valve?
Where are the wrenches for this valve?
213
One inside the entrance gate
One with rescue three
One at the command post
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Iroquois pipeline:
Can con Ed act in Lieu of Iroquois staff?
Yes
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Iroquois pipeline:
Can you shut the valves without consultation with the ic?
Yes, only if there is an immediate threat to life or property
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Iroquois pipeline:
What are the initial actions for responding units?
Set a perimeter, eliminate ignition sources
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Iroquois pipeline:
What is the primary consideration?
Evacuation of the involved area
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Iroquois pipeline:
Can you use a fog line to dissipate gas?
It may actually hinder dissipation
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Iroquois pipeline:
Any confirmed leak what should you transmit?
Set an alarm for street box nearest location
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Iroquois pipeline:
Where should flag persons be to stop train traffic on each side of the incident?
At least 1000 feet
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Iroquois pipeline:
When can you fully close a valve during a familiarization drill or borough drill?
Never, only partial closure may be permitted
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Hurricane severe storm:
What is more severe category one or category five?
5
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Hurricane severe storm:
Can reconnaissance teams engage in extrication or rescue activity?
No
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Hurricane severe storm:
How deep can water before apparatus, or for high axle vehicles?
Apparatus = 18 inches
Hi axle = 50 inches
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Hurricane severe storm:
Can you wear bunker gear and flooded areas?
No
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Hurricane severe storm:
Where should you walk in flooded areas?
Close to the building line - use a tool to probe.
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Hurricane severe storm:
When are lists of equipment needed due?
May 1st
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Hurricane severe storm:
When is hurricane season?
June 1 to November 30
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Schools
Where should the sign for a holding area be on the outside of a school?
Top window pane
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Schools
What color should the windowsill be painted?
What color should the sign be?
Red
Red letters on a white background
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Probies
When can they go on details across the floor?
After 90 days
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Probies
Where does the control sheet go?
Inside the cover of the folder
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What unit should start the tour with two school trained chauffeurs?
Suffolk County PD SH
Satellite Collapse Planning Decon Squad Hazmat
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Safeguarding property
What do you do when you get back to quarters after putting on lock
RED
Rig (put key in)
Entry
Dispatch (call them)
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How many years before chauffeur school
How many hours of driving before chauffeur school
3
5
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Can a company trained member be used as a chauffeur?
Yes, company commander she’ll make an entry in the office record journal when he thinks they are proficient enough and can be considered “company trained”.
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Can you temporarily relieve a members chauffeurs duties?
Yes.
RESCINDING IS THE FINAL STEP
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What units shall start the tour with one school trained and one company trained?
FAB
Foam
Airport hose wagon
Backup
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If a chauffeur is granted leave after the start of a tour, can you use a company trained chauffeur that is currently in the other unit in quarters?
Yes
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Pre hospital
Can you get a prehospital save if the person goes into cardiac arrest in front of you and EMS?
No, the person must be in arrest before EMS gets on the scene
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Pre hospital
Who do you send form to for a prehospital safe?
Oma
Office of medical affairs
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Rac
Where should rack be in relation to the building?
How far should rock be from command post?
Eyesight
50 feet
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Rac
Should a member be medically evaluated if they do not want to drink water?
Yes
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Rac
Can soc cut the line in front of you to be monitored for CO after a job?
Yes
And satellites
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Rac
Is heat stroke or cardiac arrest considered a life-threatening emergency?
Both!
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Rac
How long can you rest before being reassigned?
“Take 20”
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SCBA
Can you use the first pack on a civilian?
Only a fast pack other than the fast units fast pack
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SCBA
Can you use an SCBA on a member or a civilian?
Both
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Relief
How late can you stay in quarters after rollcall before you have to leave for a relocation?
Half hour
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Relief
How far away can incident be for you to travel on foot from quarters to relieve someone?
1/3 mile
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Relief
If you are relocated when do you call dispatch to give them a tickle about you going back to your own quarters?
An hour before roll call. So five pm or 8 am
