CK Comm ch 4 CIDS Flashcards

1
Q

________________ is the key to the CIDS program.

a. MDT messages
b. Dispatch
c. the address and/or special name/ of the building
d. construction features and building hazards

A

c

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2
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If the address of the fire or emergency is not a CIDS building but is on the same side of the street and is within __(how many)__ house numbers of a CIDS building, the computer will identify the CIDS building(s) to the borough dispatcher.

A

three

The dispatcher will notify the Incident Commander (IC) of this fact via radio if Preliminary or Progress Reports indicate that exposures are a consideration. The IC must be aware of these provisions and always verify that the CIDS information relates to the building at which operations are being conducted.

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3
Q
What is the abbreviation for each?
Bowstring truss
CFR Hold
Major Alteration
Pre-incident guideline
Rehabilitated
A
BWSTRG
CFRH
MAJALT
PG
REHAB
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4
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It is a good option for the officer to include every building that is listed as a Bowstring Truss (BWSTRG), CFR Hold (CFRH), Major Alteration (MJALT), Pre-Incident Guideline (PG), or Rehabilitated (REHAB), be included in the CIDS program.

t/f

A

false

it’s mandatory

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5
Q

A CIDS that requires immediate entry because of an imminently hazardous condition requires the administrative unit to perform which 2 actions.

a. call the BC to the scene to observe the hazard and complete the required eCIDS form.
b. complete the “blank CD-201” form link located within the eCIDS app.
c. fax the completed paper form via the chain of command with all endorsements to the Borough Commander or Command chief
d. Immediately notify the supervising dispatcher that the eCIDS is completed and enter it into star fire

A

b and c

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6
Q

A. The teleprinter dispatch message has space for four lines of CIDS information. Each line has room for ___ characters. A character can be a letter, space, dash or punctuation mark. Therefore, each teleprinter message can contain up to ____ characters.

A

40…..160

Messages entered into the computer must maximize the use of this 160 character space. Data should be relevant and should primarily alert companies to any dangerous, hazardous or unusual conditions which are not necessarily apparent from the front of the building.

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7
Q

Grammatically complete sentences are not required in CIDS.

t/f

A

true

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8
Q

You may split a word at the end of a line in the CIDS info when entering it into eCIDS

t/f

A

false

To ensure clarity and readability of the message, do not split a word at the end of a line

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9
Q

Prior to entering information into the eCIDS application the submitting officer shall refer to the FDNY Map Application and the FDNY Building Information Search (FDNY BIS) on the _________ (Note: links to both applications have been provided within the eCIDS application).

A

FDNY intranet

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10
Q

How many house numbers can be used on a CIDS entry?

A

one

starfire can only search for 1 address at a time

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11
Q

When a single building has its address posted as 100-110 Main St., for example, a CIDS entry must be made for each applicable address number listed within the multi-number address range

t/f

A

true

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12
Q

It shall be the responsibility of the unit officer submitting or revising the CIDS entry to determine which additional listed addresses are applicable (i.e. may be used by a caller to report a fire or emergency at that location) and submit the additional CIDS entries if required.

t/f

A

true

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13
Q

If a building has a distinctly recognizable name can a separate CIDS be entered using the special name/place?

yes/no

A

yes

If a building or facility has a unique and distinctly recognizable name, a separate CIDS entry shall be entered for its Special Name/Place in addition to its address or addresses.

ex. Madison Square Garden

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14
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The transmitted data portion of the CIDS contains occupancy, FD designation, description of building, MINSREP, and description of the dangerous, hazardous or unusual conditions. What is the priority order this info should be listed?

A
  1. FD designation
  2. occupancy
  3. description of building
  4. description of the dangerous, hazardous or unusual conditions
  5. MINRESP(minimum response)

4.4.2 D

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15
Q

Units discovering a potential CIDS entry for buildings not located within their administrative district shall immediately notify __________________ of the particulars.

a. BC of the administrative unit
b. dispatch to have the admin unit respond
c. fire prevention
d. the administrative unit

A

d

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16
Q

Questions, concerns or problems related to the use of the eCIDS computer application shall be directed to ________.

a. FDNY computer help desk
b. CIDS control desk
c. BISP hotline
d. starfire

A

a

should not be directed to the CIDS control desk