Basic Emergencies 3

Question 1

T/F
Flooded roofs. Do not clear any blockage with hands.5.1.1

Answer 1

True NEVER
Arm can be drawn into the drain.
Deaths have resulted.

Question 2

Flooded roofs. How do you clear the blockage? 5.1.2.

Answer 2

6 foot hook or applicable tool from drain or scupper.

Question 3

Oil burner emergencies in PD’s OLT’s , brownstones or frame buildings. Where would you find the oil burner remote control shut off. 8.2.1.

Answer 3

Top of the interior cellar stairs.
PS New Law or apartment house the shutoff is outside the oil burner room.

Question 4

Ring removal, use or call for ring cutter, which will safely cut ring off finger in short period of time approximately? 11.1.3.

Answer 4

Less than a minute.

Question 5

Ring removal. Ring cutters will not cut through?
11.1.3

Answer 5

Stainless steel.

Question 6

Ring removal. If you have a ring that’s made out of stainless steel. The ring cutter will not work. What is the next preferable tool of choice?11.1.3.

Answer 6

Use regular cutting pliers.

Question 7

Wheelchair lifts on NYC transit Authority buses. The key switch at the bus driver seat, that supplies power to the wheelchair lift and key switch located at the wheelchair lift that activates the lift will be in the —- position and the —- ———before operation commenced. 15.3.2.

Answer 7

Off position
Key removed

Question 8

Wheelchair lifts on public buses. The officer shall ensure the wheelchair lift is secured, chocked and stabilized to ensure the wheelchair lift will not move in the event of ——-or ———failure. 15.3.3

Answer 8

Hydraulic or mechanical failure.