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Chief Pao Flashcards

1
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How many Trained members needed for Communications Unit?

A

3- does not need to be officer

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2
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In priority order who does comm unit report into at operations?

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1) Comm unit leader,
2) Resource Unit leader
3) IC

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3
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T or F- The officer of the comm unit will be the Communications unit leader?

A

False, that will Be a BC

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4
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What channel does the Lobby control unit operate on?

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primary tactical

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5
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Where shall the LCU unit leader be stationed?

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at the elevator Lobby

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6
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T or F the LCU will relieve the OV FF’s operating the elevators?

A

True

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7
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who does the LCU report to in priority order?

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1) logistics section Chief, if not yet on scene then the IC

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8
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While enroute the Lobby control unit should ascertain__________ from the MDT

A

Identity of units that are on scene and responding

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9
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The Lobby control unit will take on the duties of________when directed by the IC

A

systems control unit

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10
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systems control unit shall Review________while responding

A

CIDS

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11
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System control unit shall check in and obtain briefing from?

A

Logistics section chief or IC

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12
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operating of building systems must be done with the assistance of?

A

building personnel

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13
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The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of?

A

IC or operations section chief

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14
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Fire and Ice Unit suffix

A

I (engine only)

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15
Q

Lobby control unit suffix

A

L (engine only)

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16
Q

Systems control unit suffix

A

Y (engine only)

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17
Q

Communications unit suffix

A

S (engine only)

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18
Q

Water ice rescue unit suffix

A

W (engine)

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19
Q

Ladder with a K suffix

A

Division task force

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20
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Ladder with an R

A

Rescue collapse transport

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21
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Ladder with an H

A

High rise roof team

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22
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CPC unit suffix

A

C-ladder only

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23
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Ventilation support unit suffix

A

V- Ladder only

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24
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Staging area manager

A

P-Battallion chief, (remember P for parked)

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25
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HTs and Cell phones should not be used within how many feet of vehicles transporting explosives?

A

150 ft. (300 ft for apparatus radios, post and marine radios)

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26
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if the transmitting button on apparatus is pressed for _______ an audible signal will alert that transmission is interrupted

A

one minute

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27
Q

10-29 code 2

A

unoccupied elevator

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28
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10-29 code 1

A

occupied elevator

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29
Q

at a collapse which units will seal off the ends of the blocks?

A

2 of the second alarm units

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30
Q

where are first and second engines positioned at a collapse?

A

on separate mains outside of the block

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31
Q

at a collapse where are 3rd and 4th engines positioned?

A

similar positions in the rear of the collapse

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32
Q

where should aerials be positioned at a collapse?

A

secondary staging area (unless needed for their reach)

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33
Q

initially the only unit in front of a collapse?

A

first arriving TL

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34
Q

subsequent arriving TL position at a collapse?

A

to protect exposures

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35
Q

which unit ensures utilities are shut at a collapse?

A

second truck (remind dispatch enroute to notify utilities)

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36
Q

which unit ensures the 1st TL is supplied with water at a collapse?

A

second engine

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37
Q

when can the first engine take a position on the block at a collapse?

A

use of the apparatus master stream or exposure protection

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38
Q

which engines can perform CFR at a collapse

A

2nd, 3rd and subsequent engines

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39
Q

one long blast (3 seconds long) at a collapse operation?

A

quiet, cease operations

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40
Q

3 blast at a collapse operation

A

evacuate the area, (run like hell)

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41
Q

1 long and 1 short blast at a collapse operation

A

resume operations

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42
Q

best collapse for locating victims

A

pancake collapse

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43
Q

collapse victims need a rescue medic if they are pinned for_________ ?

A

one hour, or if it appears they have suffered serious injuries

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44
Q

when evacuating passengers in under river rails where do we walk?

A

outside of running rails opposite the third rail

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45
Q

T or F the third rail alternates sides as it goes through tubes/tunnels in URR

A

True

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46
Q

T or F, most tubes in URR have access to adjacent tubes (crossovers)?

A

false

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47
Q

the most common configuration of a crossover in URR is found at?

A

track level

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48
Q

are under river standpipes in the NYCT system wet or dry?

A

wet

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49
Q

where are siameses located in URR?

A

emergency exits closest to the river

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50
Q

how far apart are the 2 1/2 inch outlets in under river tubes?

A

200 ft

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51
Q

section valves are located approximately every_______ in under river tubes

A

600 feet

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52
Q

T or F sound powered phones are located in every under river tube?

A

F, not found in Joralemon

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53
Q

in URR sound powered phones are located at

A

stand pipe outlets

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54
Q

in URR standpipe outlet numbers can be used to pinpoint

A

the location of the incident

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55
Q

in URR 20 pound dry chem extinguishers are located at

A

power removal boxes approximately every 600 ft

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56
Q

where are emergency evacuation devices located in Under river tubes?

A

emergency exit stairs nearest the under river tubes

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57
Q

when using sound powered phones is it preferred to use the handset or headset?

A

headset

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58
Q

can a blue light phone be used to call outside the system?

A

no but it can receive calls from outside the system

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59
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T or F in under river rails if a potentially serious incident is suspected we should assume a defensive position

A

True and perform a thorough size up

60
Q

in what order should the following victims be removed from under river tubes? (black, ambulatory, non ambulatory, entangled)

A

1) ambulatory 2) non ambulatory (red then yellow),

3) entangled ( red-yellow), 4) black tag

61
Q

_____ have been proven to be usefeul when moving patients long distances over difficult terrain?

A

skeds

62
Q

victim removal relay teams can be used to remove what kind of patients?

A

non ambulatory

63
Q

what is the primary method for moving patients and tools in URR

A

Rail carts

64
Q

T or F the 1000 volt lines that run at ceiling level in URR are deactivated by routine requests for power removal

A

False

65
Q

nerve agents have an odor of

A

fruity

66
Q

blister agents have an odor of

A

garlic

67
Q

blood (pulmonary) agents have an odor of

A

burnt almonds

68
Q

choking agents have an odor of

A

chlorine or grass

69
Q

chemical attack underground safe refuge areas are positioned in the

A

contamination reduction zone

70
Q

if a dispersal device is found can first alarm units shut it down if wearing PPE

A

no, retreat and proceed directly to gross decon

71
Q

members operating in bunker gear should not proceed into the exclusion zone any further than?

A

the furthest live victim

72
Q

if visible persons are found unresponsive can we enter the subway?

A

no

73
Q

Ladder 1 team 1

A

evacuation and hazard assessment

74
Q

ladder 1 team 2

A

backup for team 1

75
Q

ladder 1 LCC at a chem attack underground

A

position apparatus then assist in establishing a communications relay

76
Q

ladder 2 team 1

A

evacuation to gross decon

77
Q

ladder 2 team 2

A

site access control

78
Q

what color tape is used to define the initial exclusion zone?

A

red

79
Q

does the first engine connect to a hydrant at undergound chem attack

A

yes

80
Q

who provides an estimate of the number of victims to the IC at undergound chem attack

A

1st engine

81
Q

who does the first engine notify if victims collapse on way to gross decon area

A

second ladder and IC

82
Q

all chemical agents are heavier than air except

A

hydrogen cyanide

83
Q

exposure to chemical agents will result in immediate signs and symptoms with the exception of

A

mustards and phosgene

84
Q

buckeye pipeline is two 12 inch steel pipes that carry

A

gasoline and kerosene based aviation fuel

85
Q

what color is the 3 1/2 ft wrench used to shut valves on the buckeye pipeline?

A

yellow and it has a female fitting

86
Q

how many full turns to shut the buckeye pipeline valves

A

42 full turns clockwise

87
Q

shippers line in LIC requires how many turns to shut

A

24 full turns clockwise

88
Q

where are unit alarm assignment and instruction cards located for assigned and alternate units

A

apparatus and housewatch-used by relocators, an extra pipeline map should be stored with assignment cards

89
Q

if responding to buckeye pipeline second alarm when not at quarters do you return to quarters to pick up foam?

A

no, only companies responding from quarters bring extra foam

90
Q

confirmed leak from buckeye pipeline, what should you transmit

A

second alarm

91
Q

rigs should not be brought closer than______to a confirmed leak from buckeye pipeline

A

600 ft

92
Q

flag persons should be positioned at least_______ft on each side of an incident adjacent to railroad track

A

1000 ft

93
Q

serious brush fires occur when there is_______humidity,winds in excess of ________mph and little or no rainfall in the preceeding_______days

A

low humidity, 15 mph and no rain for 3 days

94
Q

the ______ is the leading edge of a brush fire

A

head

95
Q

looking at a brush fire from the _______, the left side is the left flank

A

rear

96
Q

what is the most common type of brush fire in nyc?

A

surface fires, they burn grass weeds, small trees, etc

97
Q

what diameter and what size lengths is forestry hose

A

yellow forestry hose, 1” and 100 ft lengths

98
Q

can forestry hose be used for structural firefighing?

A

no

99
Q

initial attack operations at brush fires should concentrate on mobility, avoid hooking up to a hydrant except to protect….

A

exposures

100
Q

avoid operating in front of brush fires except to protect….

A

life

101
Q

attack brush fires from….

A

the flanks

102
Q

for fires burning on hillsides attack the fire from…

A

the bottom and work upward

103
Q

fire attack can begin at brushfires once….

A

exposures are covered

104
Q

fire and ice unit suffix

A

i

105
Q

fire and ice system is supplied by what size hose

A

1 3/4

106
Q

T or F, the IC can order the application of fire and ice

A

false, only a chief officer

107
Q

fire and ice is not effective on Cass____ fires

A

class B fires (transformers)

108
Q

what is the size and length of hose used for fire and ice unit

A

25 foot lengths of 3/4” hose

109
Q

where do you place the fire and ice bucket to ensure the 3/4” hose is fully extended

A

at the point of nozzle operation

110
Q

operating pressure of fire and ice and what is the optimal pressure

A

60-100psi with 60-80 psi being optimal

111
Q

does fire and ice equipment include an inline pressure gauge?

A

no, pressure is determined at the pump panel

112
Q

at a fire and ice operation, at what distance should the operation commence

A

commence at 50 ft for a safe operation

113
Q

once a gel solution is obtained at a fire and ice operation at what distance can the nozzle firefighter advance to

A

25 ft

114
Q

direct the stream of fire and ice solution to fall approx.______ft in front of manhole opening allowing it to flow into the manhole

A

1 foot

115
Q

what is a known life hazard

A

victim is seen, heard or credible source at the scene

116
Q

safety team, 1 5 ff engine on scene

A

control and door ff

117
Q

safety team 1 5 ff truck on scene

A

LCC and OV

118
Q

one engine and one truck who is safety team

A

control and LCC

119
Q

2 engines and 2 trucks on scene who is safety team

A

backup and control ff of 2nd engine

120
Q

where does the fast unit report to and stage

A

near the incident command post in verval contact

121
Q

what does the FAST unit officer report to the command post with

A

response ticket

122
Q

Ladder company gives out what two Fast unit assignments at roll call

A

Efas and fast pak

123
Q

when must the FAST Unit remain intact and not split up

A

Large commercial or complex buildings

124
Q

when a downed member is found what must be assessed

A

FAIR-fire, air, immediate medical care, removal

125
Q

in addition to normall assigned tools what must FAST unit respond in with

A

FAST pak, search rope, stokes with backboard, 2:1 rope, pak tracker,

126
Q

once a downed member is located what must be called for immediately

A

a FAST pak regardless if member has air or not

127
Q

3 ways to determine if a downed membe has air

A

turn the purge valve, break the facepiece seal and the remote gauge

128
Q

once a downed member is supplied with air, turn the purge valve…

A

half way

129
Q

to identify a downed member turn the member on what side

A

right side

130
Q

where is an attic or cockloft vent located in a place of worship

A

front or rear of the long side

131
Q

TL positioning at a place of worship fire

A

Rose window at a corner safe area

132
Q

Which types of architecture are susceptible to collapse at place of worship fire

A

both older and newer

133
Q

it is very important to check the attic at a fire in house of worship during what two phases of a fire

A

salvage and overhaul

134
Q

due to the height of the ceilings, a _______must be used to evaluate heat and fire conditions above

A

TIC

135
Q

TorF a steeple atop a bell tower is more unstable than a dome above a tower?

A

true

136
Q

the roof of a place of worship is supported by

A

the sidewalls

137
Q

in houses of worship what exposures are the most susceptible to collapse during a fire

A

1,2 and 4

138
Q

generally what size hose should be stretched for a cellar fire in a house of worship

A

1 3/4

139
Q

which entrance should an engine stretch a line through at place of worship fire

A

the door that provides quickest access to the fire (this is for both 1st floor and cellar fire)

140
Q

when fire is found to involve the truss space at place of worship fire what is the primary tactical consideration

A

exterior ops

141
Q

will venting the side windows, aka stain glass, effectively vent the upper portions of the structure

A

no

142
Q

at a collapse operation which engine ensures a 3 1/2” supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder

A

2nd arriving engine

143
Q

There are two types of alert tones; Impolite and Polite. The APX8000XE transmits __ Impolite and __ Polite Alerts.

A

1 impolite and 2 polite

144
Q

can a ladder company riding with 4 FF’s be the FAST truck?

A

yes. must notify IC you are riding short

145
Q

TorF the FAST truck must remain within verbal contact of the ICP?

A

True

146
Q

TorF 2 1/2” hand lines must be stretched at all times at Taxpayer fires

A

false. When compatible with fire conditions 1 3/4 can be used in exposures

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