AUCs and PA/IDs Flashcards
An officer who reasonably suspects that any member has engaged in activity prohibited in AUC 202 shall take what steps?
Prohibit on or off duty members from leaving qtrs.
Relieve on duty members.
Have unit placed out of service.
Notify administrative batt or next superior
Notify bits
Document in company journal
What are the basic components of the buckeye pipeline?
2- 12”dia steel pipes. one carrying gasoline, one carrying kerosene based aviation fuel
How many turns are required to shut a manual shut off valve on the Buckeye Pipeline?
42 full turns (84 half turns) clockwise
AUC 149
How many turns shut off the valves to the Shippers lines from LIC terminal on the Buckeye Pipeline?
24 full turn (48 half turns) clockwise
When should company commanders who have Buckeye pipeline valves in their district shall inspect them?
Semi Annually during hydrant inspections.
also during familiarization drills
What equipment should be placed on all engine, ladder company and reserve apparatus when a snow or ice emergency is imminent ?
At least 6 extra lengths 2 1/2’’ rolled or folded
2 shovels
containers of salt/ and or sand
Vehicle recovery strap with shackle
Tire chains spare links and link tool
Specialized hydrant connections (as determined by comm off)
What are the FDNY’s core competencies ?
Fire Suppression Pre Hospital Emergency medical care Search and Rescue Structural Evacuation CBRN/ Haz-Mat Life Safety and mass decon Arson Investigation
Safe operating distance for applying water on a Con Ed facility for live 138kV electrical components for 30 degree fog stream ?
15 feet
Safe operating distance for applying water on a Con Ed facility for live 138kV electrical components for solid or straight stream?
75 feet
Safe operating distance for applying water on an Con Ed facility for live 345kV electrical components for 30 degree fog stream ?
25 feet
Safe operating distance for applying water on an Con Ed facility for live 345kV electrical components for solid or straight stream?
125 feet
Who does an officer notify when their unit is OOS for repairs?
shops dispatcher battalion division (if not returned to service within 2 hrs, notify division again)
A “PCB transformer” contains ___PPM of PCB
500 ppm or more
auc 266
A “non-PCB transformer” contains ___ PPM of PCB
0-49 ppm
A “PCB contaminated transformer” contains ___ PPM of PCB
50-499 ppm
The air support plan (ARC chief) is activated automatically on?
doubtful 2nd alarm in 10-76 or 10-77
10-60-1
all doubtful 3rd alarms
auc 269
When is the “alert” phase activated for the air rescue plan in high-rise structures
3rd alarm doubtful in 10-76 or 10-77 involving a high-rise building
What are the contents of the high-rise roof kit?
6 scba with 1 hour cylinder 1 bolt cutter 2 halligans 2 axes 2 search ropes 1 rabbit tool (specifies rabbit not hydra ram) Bags for tools
269 add 1
What is the priority order for using the PPV fans ?
Attack stair to support fire attack
evac stair
venting public hall for smoke
What is the optimal placement for the PPV fans?
4 to 6 feet from the door to the stairwell on the ground floor at a tilt of 80 degrees
When are the PPV fans tested?
Daily on the 9x6 tour
At MUD allowed to run for 5 mins
How long is bereavement leave?
2- 6x9 tours
or
2- 9x6 and 1 6x9 tours
PAID 4-89
How is the workplace violence report forwarded?
through the chain of command to the workplace violence coordinator
Where are the voice and flight data recorders located on an aircraft?
What color are they?
In the rear of the fuselage.
spherical- bright yellow
rectangular- red OR international orange
Where are flag persons placed for operations at an incident on the buckeye pipeline that is adjacent to railroad tracks ?
At least 1000’ on each side of the incident
Engine companied responding from qtrs on the 2nd alarm for an incident on the buckeye pipeline should place ____ on the apparatus
Extra cans of foam
What should be stored in a prominent and clearly marked and protected place at the house watch desk of companies that are assigned and alternate units for buckeye pipeline responses?
What should be stored on a wall near the house watch desk or some other prominent location easily visible and clearly marked?
Unit alarm assignment card (UAAC)
Instruction card
Pipeline map
set of Wrenches
foam stored with wrenches
For use by relocated units
What is the main component of the iroquois pipeline?
A single 24” natural gas pipeline
There are 2 automatic valves on the Iroquois pipeline. These valves can also be shut manually by con Ed personnel. There is 1 buried manual valve that can be shut manually by FDNY units, how many turns does this valve require to shut ?
213 full turns
All engine companies assigned to Staten Island should carry what brush fire equipment
2 Indian pumps
4 fire brooms
1” forestry hose (100’)
All ladder companies assigned to Staten Island should carry what brush fire equipment
4 Indian pumps
4 fire brooms
6 lengths of 1 3/4” hose
Where should the truck chauffeur be located in the core relay?
Bottom of subway entrance stairs.
If token booth is within 50 yards of stairs, get token booth number, contact train dispatcher through clerk.
Where should the OVM be located in the core relay?
The foot of the stairs leading to the platform if within 50 yards of the LCC
Where should the Roofman be located in the core relay?
Approximately 50 yards from the stairs of the platform
Where should the engine officer be located in the core relay?
100 yards line of sight from roof FF
Where should additional members be placed in the core relay?
Every 100 yards ( perhaps after the engine officer)
For a fire under the subway train platform, members are not permitted in the track area unless…?
Power is removal is confirmed by FD dispatcher
Members posted at each end of the platform as safety people.
Area of refuge secured
Location of the blue light power removal boxes on the airtrain?
800 ft along guideway.
At each end of the stations. (Removes power to both tracks)
Voltage of the station standby power for Amtrak trains?
480 volt AC
Voltage of the airtrain power supply?
750 volts DC
Location of standpipe outlets in an under river tube?
Section valves?
Every 200 feet. Wet system. Also sound powered phone jack.
600’
Where are power removal boxes located in an under river tube?
Near the blue light Approximately 600’ apart.
With dry chem extinguisher
What color is the ‘‘First Responder Bridge and Tunnel Manual- Risk Management/ Executive Guide”?
Red. Carried by command chiefs
What color is the “First Responder Bridge or Tunnel Manual- Field Guide”?
Where is it located?
Green
Stored on a secure place on the apparatus with the Emergency Response Guidebook.
What color is the “Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Material Incidents”?
Orange
What tape should be used to mark a collapse zone which members should not enter
Red “DANGER DO NOT ENTER” tape
can enter only to save life or if authorized by IC.auc360
The pressure delivered by the PPV fans will be great enough to allow for up to ___ stairwell doors to be open and pressurization to remain effective.
3
2 PPV fans will pressurize up to a ___ story building when properly positioned.
1 PPV fan when properly positioned can pressurize up to ___ stories.
40
10
Which stairwell is pressurized by PPV fans for “sequential ventilation”?
evacuation stair
If a company’s mobile device is lost or stolen, (Ipad) What notifications are made?
email notification to Lostmobiledevice@fdny.nyc.gov
asap, not later than 24hrs.
if stolen, get police report
in the event of a workplace violence emergency, employees are instructed to…?
Call 911
Report it to their supervisor or workplace violence coordinator.
Employee must fill out WPV-1 (workplace violence report) and submit it to supervisor.
Anyone who witnesses WPV must fill out WPV-1
How are incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying reported?
Reported to supervisor. Supervisor forwards report in writing up the chain of command to chief of dept.
Report also to BITS or EEO when applicable
Where is the Workplace Violence Report (WPV-1) forwarded?
Through the chain of command to the workplace violence prevention coordinator
How ofter should progress reports be transmitted by units operating on board a light train?
at least once every fifteen mins
Can FireIce be used on transformer fires?
No, not effective on class B fires
Who can order the use of FireIce?
Only a chief Officer
When applying FireIce, the pressure at the nozzle should be between ___ and ___ PSI
60 - 100
The member operating the nozzle when applying FireIce should initially have a safe standoff distance of____ft and then advance it to a distance of ___ft, after an adequate gel solution is established.
50’
25’
The stream of FireIce solution should be directed from the nozzle to fall approximately __ ft in front of the manhole opening.
clean the educator by flushing it with fresh water for a minimum of ___?
1 ft
30 seconds
After filling out a Suspicious activity Report, where should it be sent?
All copies to BFI
No copies to remain in FH
Forms kept on rig
Auc 363
Who is notified of an “imminent threat” in regards to suspicious activity reporting?
BC
NYPD
BFI
When does a member need the approval of the fire commissioner to engage in extra-departmental employment?
When on light duty or limited service
Can probies engage in extra-departmental employment?
Yes but not while In proby school
How many self mutuals are FFS permitted in a calendar year?
4
What to do when the company metro card is lost or stolen?
Immediately call resource center with card ID number.
File police report
Lost property report
While awaiting details, units staffed with an officer and ____ firefighters, shall respond to all alarms.
Minimum of 2 (1 of which being a chauffeur)
Who is special called for a 10-75 for a building with EFIS?
Additional engine and truck
TL if not one on 1st alarm assignment
Can fireIce be used on a transformer?
No.
The fireIce nozzle is equipped with a built in eductor and shut off connected to a ___ ft length of 3/4” hose
25’
The fireIce nozzle operating pressure is ___to ____ PSI
60-100
What is the minimum safe distance for the nozzle team when applying fireIce solution at a manhole fire?
25’
What form is filled out for biological exposure?
MD-X3 or CD-73?
MD-X3.
CD-73 is non-biological exposure
Cfrd chp 3
What is done with part 1 of the PCR?
Original, forwarded to OMA through the bag by the end of each tour
Cfrd chp 5
What is done with part 2 of the PCR?
Research copy retained in company files
What is done with part 3 of the PCR?
Completed and given to ems unit or forwarded with original
What must be done when a CFRD unit turns on their AED, in regards to a PCR?
Part 1 immediately faxed to OMA
Copy of original with AED module to CFRD depot. Serial number of module documented on PCR.
Cfrd chp 5
Fdny agency code on PCR?
0167
How many stairway doors can be open for effective pressurization by The PPF fans ?
Up to three
One PPV fan can pressurize ___ stories
Up to 10
2 ppv fans can pressurize a ____ story building when properly positioned
40
If the fire floor is above the 10th floor, where should the 2nd PPV fan be placed to maintain the stairway free of smoke.
Three floors below the fire floor
What is the color of the subway station platform track identification signs and where are they located?
Red with white lettering
Located at the end of each platform
Where are the EED’s located at underground subway stations?
The the first blue light location south of the southbound platform (50’ from platform end)
Where is the EED located at elevated subway stations?
In the area of the full time token booth
Where is the EED located at under river tunnels?
At the base of the emergency exit at both ends of the tunnel
How long is the EED and what angle does it provide safe access to the roadbed?
7’ long
70 degree angle
Where is the EED located at grade level stations?
The first blue light south of southbound platform
Will the 5watt subway repeater channel 14 & 15 support the emergency alert feature?
Yes. Will carry the HT internal IDs
Who would be the incident commander at an auto extrication ?
Fdny or Nypd (first to arrive)
Who would be the incident commander for a boat in distress ?
Fdny or Nypd ( first to arrive)
Who would be the incident commander at a water or ice rescue?
NYPD
Single command structure
What has a strong irritating odor similar to rotten eggs ?
Hydrogen fluoride gas
Auc 338 add 2
What is the max water depth an apparatus can drive through?
High axel vehicles?
18”
50”
