Chief Pao Flashcards
How many Trained members needed for Communications Unit?
3- does not need to be officer
In priority order who does comm unit report into at operations?
1) Comm unit leader,
2) Resource Unit leader
3) IC
T or F- The officer of the comm unit will be the Communications unit leader?
False, that will Be a BC
What channel does the Lobby control unit operate on?
primary tactical
Where shall the LCU unit leader be stationed?
at the elevator Lobby
T or F the LCU will relieve the OV FF’s operating the elevators?
True
who does the LCU report to in priority order?
1) logistics section Chief, if not yet on scene then the IC
While enroute the Lobby control unit should ascertain__________ from the MDT
Identity of units that are on scene and responding
The Lobby control unit will take on the duties of________when directed by the IC
systems control unit
systems control unit shall Review________while responding
CIDS
System control unit shall check in and obtain briefing from?
Logistics section chief or IC
operating of building systems must be done with the assistance of?
building personnel
The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of?
IC or operations section chief
Fire and Ice Unit suffix
I (engine only)
Lobby control unit suffix
L (engine only)
Systems control unit suffix
Y (engine only)
Communications unit suffix
S (engine only)
Water ice rescue unit suffix
W (engine)
Ladder with a K suffix
Division task force
Ladder with an R
Rescue collapse transport
Ladder with an H
High rise roof team
CPC unit suffix
C-ladder only
Ventilation support unit suffix
V- Ladder only
Staging area manager
P-Battallion chief, (remember P for parked)
HTs and Cell phones should not be used within how many feet of vehicles transporting explosives?
150 ft. (300 ft for apparatus radios, post and marine radios)
if the transmitting button on apparatus is pressed for _______ an audible signal will alert that transmission is interrupted
one minute
10-29 code 2
unoccupied elevator
10-29 code 1
occupied elevator
at a collapse which units will seal off the ends of the blocks?
2 of the second alarm units
where are first and second engines positioned at a collapse?
on separate mains outside of the block
at a collapse where are 3rd and 4th engines positioned?
similar positions in the rear of the collapse
where should aerials be positioned at a collapse?
secondary staging area (unless needed for their reach)
initially the only unit in front of a collapse?
first arriving TL
subsequent arriving TL position at a collapse?
to protect exposures
which unit ensures utilities are shut at a collapse?
second truck (remind dispatch enroute to notify utilities)
which unit ensures the 1st TL is supplied with water at a collapse?
second engine
when can the first engine take a position on the block at a collapse?
use of the apparatus master stream or exposure protection
which engines can perform CFR at a collapse
2nd, 3rd and subsequent engines
one long blast (3 seconds long) at a collapse operation?
quiet, cease operations
3 blast at a collapse operation
evacuate the area, (run like hell)
1 long and 1 short blast at a collapse operation
resume operations
best collapse for locating victims
pancake collapse
collapse victims need a rescue medic if they are pinned for_________ ?
one hour, or if it appears they have suffered serious injuries
when evacuating passengers in under river rails where do we walk?
outside of running rails opposite the third rail
T or F the third rail alternates sides as it goes through tubes/tunnels in URR
True
T or F, most tubes in URR have access to adjacent tubes (crossovers)?
false
the most common configuration of a crossover in URR is found at?
track level
are under river standpipes in the NYCT system wet or dry?
wet
where are siameses located in URR?
emergency exits closest to the river
how far apart are the 2 1/2 inch outlets in under river tubes?
200 ft
section valves are located approximately every_______ in under river tubes
600 feet
T or F sound powered phones are located in every under river tube?
F, not found in Joralemon
in URR sound powered phones are located at
stand pipe outlets
in URR standpipe outlet numbers can be used to pinpoint
the location of the incident
in URR 20 pound dry chem extinguishers are located at
power removal boxes approximately every 600 ft
where are emergency evacuation devices located in Under river tubes?
emergency exit stairs nearest the under river tubes
when using sound powered phones is it preferred to use the handset or headset?
headset
can a blue light phone be used to call outside the system?
no but it can receive calls from outside the system
T or F in under river rails if a potentially serious incident is suspected we should assume a defensive position
True and perform a thorough size up
in what order should the following victims be removed from under river tubes? (black, ambulatory, non ambulatory, entangled)
1) ambulatory 2) non ambulatory (red then yellow),
3) entangled ( red-yellow), 4) black tag
_____ have been proven to be usefeul when moving patients long distances over difficult terrain?
skeds
victim removal relay teams can be used to remove what kind of patients?
non ambulatory
what is the primary method for moving patients and tools in URR
Rail carts
T or F the 1000 volt lines that run at ceiling level in URR are deactivated by routine requests for power removal
False
nerve agents have an odor of
fruity
blister agents have an odor of
garlic
blood (pulmonary) agents have an odor of
burnt almonds
choking agents have an odor of
chlorine or grass
chemical attack underground safe refuge areas are positioned in the
contamination reduction zone
if a dispersal device is found can first alarm units shut it down if wearing PPE
no, retreat and proceed directly to gross decon
members operating in bunker gear should not proceed into the exclusion zone any further than?
the furthest live victim
if visible persons are found unresponsive can we enter the subway?
no
Ladder 1 team 1
evacuation and hazard assessment
ladder 1 team 2
backup for team 1
ladder 1 LCC at a chem attack underground
position apparatus then assist in establishing a communications relay
ladder 2 team 1
evacuation to gross decon
ladder 2 team 2
site access control
what color tape is used to define the initial exclusion zone?
red
does the first engine connect to a hydrant at undergound chem attack
yes
who provides an estimate of the number of victims to the IC at undergound chem attack
1st engine
who does the first engine notify if victims collapse on way to gross decon area
second ladder and IC
all chemical agents are heavier than air except
hydrogen cyanide
exposure to chemical agents will result in immediate signs and symptoms with the exception of
mustards and phosgene
buckeye pipeline is two 12 inch steel pipes that carry
gasoline and kerosene based aviation fuel
what color is the 3 1/2 ft wrench used to shut valves on the buckeye pipeline?
yellow and it has a female fitting
how many full turns to shut the buckeye pipeline valves
42 full turns clockwise
shippers line in LIC requires how many turns to shut
24 full turns clockwise
where are unit alarm assignment and instruction cards located for assigned and alternate units
apparatus and housewatch-used by relocators, an extra pipeline map should be stored with assignment cards
if responding to buckeye pipeline second alarm when not at quarters do you return to quarters to pick up foam?
no, only companies responding from quarters bring extra foam
confirmed leak from buckeye pipeline, what should you transmit
second alarm
rigs should not be brought closer than______to a confirmed leak from buckeye pipeline
600 ft
flag persons should be positioned at least_______ft on each side of an incident adjacent to railroad track
1000 ft
serious brush fires occur when there is_______humidity,winds in excess of ________mph and little or no rainfall in the preceeding_______days
low humidity, 15 mph and no rain for 3 days
the ______ is the leading edge of a brush fire
head
looking at a brush fire from the _______, the left side is the left flank
rear
what is the most common type of brush fire in nyc?
surface fires, they burn grass weeds, small trees, etc
what diameter and what size lengths is forestry hose
yellow forestry hose, 1” and 100 ft lengths
can forestry hose be used for structural firefighing?
no
initial attack operations at brush fires should concentrate on mobility, avoid hooking up to a hydrant except to protect….
exposures
avoid operating in front of brush fires except to protect….
life
attack brush fires from….
the flanks
for fires burning on hillsides attack the fire from…
the bottom and work upward
fire attack can begin at brushfires once….
exposures are covered
fire and ice unit suffix
i
fire and ice system is supplied by what size hose
1 3/4
T or F, the IC can order the application of fire and ice
false, only a chief officer
fire and ice is not effective on Cass____ fires
class B fires (transformers)
what is the size and length of hose used for fire and ice unit
25 foot lengths of 3/4” hose
where do you place the fire and ice bucket to ensure the 3/4” hose is fully extended
at the point of nozzle operation
operating pressure of fire and ice and what is the optimal pressure
60-100psi with 60-80 psi being optimal
does fire and ice equipment include an inline pressure gauge?
no, pressure is determined at the pump panel
at a fire and ice operation, at what distance should the operation commence
commence at 50 ft for a safe operation
once a gel solution is obtained at a fire and ice operation at what distance can the nozzle firefighter advance to
25 ft
direct the stream of fire and ice solution to fall approx.______ft in front of manhole opening allowing it to flow into the manhole
1 foot
what is a known life hazard
victim is seen, heard or credible source at the scene
safety team, 1 5 ff engine on scene
control and door ff
safety team 1 5 ff truck on scene
LCC and OV
one engine and one truck who is safety team
control and LCC
2 engines and 2 trucks on scene who is safety team
backup and control ff of 2nd engine
where does the fast unit report to and stage
near the incident command post in verval contact
what does the FAST unit officer report to the command post with
response ticket
Ladder company gives out what two Fast unit assignments at roll call
Efas and fast pak
when must the FAST Unit remain intact and not split up
Large commercial or complex buildings
when a downed member is found what must be assessed
FAIR-fire, air, immediate medical care, removal
in addition to normall assigned tools what must FAST unit respond in with
FAST pak, search rope, stokes with backboard, 2:1 rope, pak tracker,
once a downed member is located what must be called for immediately
a FAST pak regardless if member has air or not
3 ways to determine if a downed membe has air
turn the purge valve, break the facepiece seal and the remote gauge
once a downed member is supplied with air, turn the purge valve…
half way
to identify a downed member turn the member on what side
right side
where is an attic or cockloft vent located in a place of worship
front or rear of the long side
TL positioning at a place of worship fire
Rose window at a corner safe area
Which types of architecture are susceptible to collapse at place of worship fire
both older and newer
it is very important to check the attic at a fire in house of worship during what two phases of a fire
salvage and overhaul
due to the height of the ceilings, a _______must be used to evaluate heat and fire conditions above
TIC
TorF a steeple atop a bell tower is more unstable than a dome above a tower?
true
the roof of a place of worship is supported by
the sidewalls
in houses of worship what exposures are the most susceptible to collapse during a fire
1,2 and 4
generally what size hose should be stretched for a cellar fire in a house of worship
1 3/4
which entrance should an engine stretch a line through at place of worship fire
the door that provides quickest access to the fire (this is for both 1st floor and cellar fire)
when fire is found to involve the truss space at place of worship fire what is the primary tactical consideration
exterior ops
will venting the side windows, aka stain glass, effectively vent the upper portions of the structure
no
at a collapse operation which engine ensures a 3 1/2” supply line is stretched to the first tower ladder
2nd arriving engine
There are two types of alert tones; Impolite and Polite. The APX8000XE transmits __ Impolite and __ Polite Alerts.
1 impolite and 2 polite
can a ladder company riding with 4 FF’s be the FAST truck?
yes. must notify IC you are riding short
TorF the FAST truck must remain within verbal contact of the ICP?
True
TorF 2 1/2” hand lines must be stretched at all times at Taxpayer fires
false. When compatible with fire conditions 1 3/4 can be used in exposures
