Brush Fires Flashcards
Serious brush fires can occur when winds are in excess of?
15 mph
And little or no rainfall for the proceeding 3 days or more and there is low humidity
What are the most common type of brush fire in NYC ?
Surface fires
What times are BFU staffed from?
0900 to 1800
March to April
October to November
Who should operate the BFU
Trained members from the associated engine co
What can the winch on the BFU be used for?
To tow similar weight vehicles
Self extrication
If the engine in the same quaters goes out of service for a few hours can the BFU be staffed by engine members until engine goes back in service.
Yes
When BFU are staffed the units shall go out on patrol when?
1030-1130 &
1530-1630 hours
If the BFU is damaged who is responsible for the report?
The officer in charge of the BFU
A report will be sent to Chief Of Ops
The report will be endorsed by the Co Commander
What is the deepest amount of water a BFU can go through?
1 1/2 feet
At a brush fire you should avoid hooking up to a hydrant except when?
Except when fire is endangering a structure
Where should hose streams be directed at brush fires?
At the brush not the flames
At a brush fire is a water curtain effective ?
No
At brush fires when hillsides are burning how should we attack the fire?
From the bottom and work up
Can have units positioned above but to the sides to protect exposures
At brush fires when should fire attack begin?
Once exposures are covered
