crash course Flashcards
at the scene of a collapsed what is the order of priority for first alarm engine companies
1-extinguish active fire
2-protect exposures
3-extinguish vehicles
4-if no fire, stretch and charge 2 1/2 line to cover entire operation
At a high rise building on fire, if the 3rd due ladder has difficulty clearing the attack stairs if occupants the officer shall advise who to hold the attack
the first arriving ladder company or fire sector supervisor/Branch director
at a subway chemical attack which team will establish a comm. relay to the IC until relieved
first arriving ladder company team 2 will
direct evac
backup team 1
establish comm
how many cfrd FF shall be working each tour
atleast 2***
what is the symbol when responding as fire and ice unit
E163I “I”
what are considered core competencies of the FDNY
CBRN/Hazmat
pre hospital emergency care
search and rescue
at a top floor fire in a low rise FP MD who is responsible for bringing the curtain
the 2nd due roof FF
floor other than top floor the 2nd due inside team would bring to floor above
during aerial placement, accuracy is obtained by sighting along where on the ladder
the ladder rail of the top section (not the underside)
in case of rescue ops, the recommended distance of the aerial tip from objective is how far
2 inches
when positioning a ladder at a window, a ladder tip placed how far over the sill is acceptable
less than 6inches over the sill
when only one aerial ladder can be used and there are multiple victims are not in alignment, where shall the turntable be placed
midway between locations
all vacant buildings must be identified and marked with what
square with an X
what color should the X on a vacant building be sprayed
lime - yellow reflective paint
the square painted on a vacant building shall be approx what size
18” by 18” and lines 2” wide
where shall the primary markings be made on a vacant building
alongside the front entrance of the building at a height that is in line with the area directly over the entrance
Who shall be notified for allegations of corruption, criminal activity or conflicts of interest
The inspector general
who is primarily responsible for investigating allegations concerning violations of department rules and regulations or the incompetency of department employees
BITS
in the event that an employee cannot determine which office must be notified who shall be contacted
Inspector General
no officer or employee of the fdny shall conduct any investigation concerning corruption , other criminal activity, or conflicts of interest without the prior approval of who
the inspector general
prior to the fast trucks arrival who normally makes up the safety team
the backup and control of the 2nd due engine
what are some key factors in lightweight construction PDS
areas supported by columns with spans of 25’ or more are an indication
under no circumstances shall the roof be cut
collapse is always the primary consideration
collapse can occur within 5-10 minutes
what is the proper sequence in starting fire pumps in high tide office building
close knife switch to on position
close circuit breaker
push starting button (light will glow)
move lever to position
knife circuit push
a fire in outside rubbish not extended to a building is a code
10-22
what is the code for brush fire
10-21
if an engine company needs to take time after a EMS run, who shall be notified
dispatcher and battalion
what method is correct for forcing a multi lock door
cut a triangle in the lower quadrant of the door on the knob side***
what is the correct procedure when forcing a fox lock
shear off the top two bolts and one bottom bolt of the metal plate that covers the cylinder, remove cylinder with the k tool
who controls all horizontal ventilation on all floors above the fire in an old law tenement
the second due ladder officer **
what symbol shall be placed in the flagging collumn for diesel fuel
DF for diesel fuel
F for heating fuel
who ensures that all elevators are recalled and searched at a high rise
first ladder company recalls, the second ENSURES
when is walking acceptable method of travel when. detailed to another quarters
one mike, or approx 20 blocks
the depth of water to be crossed during severe storm should not exceed what
18 “ for first line apparatus
50” for FDNY HI- Axle vehicle
what key things are important in reguards to fast unit ops
the search team should make entry to locate package and remove the member
the removal team should stage at the entrance to augment or supply additional equipment
use a 2 sided approach where the search team makes acces interior and the removal team exterior
the fast unit shall remain intact and not split up when dealing with large buildings
what are some key points in reguards to the hydra ram
weighs 12 lbs 13 inches long
main purpose is inward and outward doors
can be used to provide an opening from the side of the vehicle hood or trunk
the hydra ram can be used underwater **
during emergency roll call the only way to account for your members is how
stating the number of firefighters they responded with and accounting only for the members within sight or hearing WITHOUT using the HT
in addition to normal truck tools the fast unit shall report to the ICP with what
fast pak
2:1 rooe
pak tracker
inflatable water rescue hose may be used during rescue. One 45 minute cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2 in approx how long
one minute
in buildings under the pre 2008 code the fire alarm signal will sound on what floors in a high rise
fire floor and floor above
after 2008 fire floor, floor below and floor above ***
who takes on the duties of the system control unit until they are relieved by another designated unit
the lobby control unit
when an officer is notified of hazing who shall he report to
EEO or BITS
units requesting NYPD for crowd control would transmit which signal
10-47 (crowd control)
10-48 police needed forthwith
10-44 ambulance needed
what are the main purposes of stretching a line to a roof in multiple dwellings
prevent fire extending past the trench
extinguish fire that can not be reached from below
protect exposures
engine companies arriving after the satelitte manifold is set up should be informed of what
how many lengths of hose to bring
what is the primary purpose of the first hoseline for fire in a MD
safeguard the stairway so that it can be used by escaping occupants **
for a top floor fire at a brownstone the 1st due LCC would be correct to raise and position the aerial where and for who to use
an exposure for use by the roof and the OV
what is the tool assignment for the first due OV in a top floor brownstone fire
Saw and halligan (no hook)
for fire on the 3rd floor of a 4 story brownstone, what is the tool assignment for the 1st due roof
halligan, halligan hook and LSR
what is the order of preference for getting to the roof in a brownstone for the 1st due Roof
1st arriving aerial
2nd aerial
adjoining building
what is the order of preference for the 1st due roof FF when a TL is first on scene at a brownstone
TL bucket
aerial
adjoining building
at a vacant, when ascending stairs how shall your feet be placed
place the middle of the foot above the step riser as close to the supporting walls as possible
when the stability of the stairs are in doubt what can be utilized
an extension ladder over the stairway ensuring that it is properly supported at the top and bottom of the stairs
when climbing “U” return stairs with cracked or broken marble landings what shall FF do when ascending
hug the newel post while stepping around the landing to the floor above
when using an exterior hoseline from purely defensive position at a vacant what size line shall be stretched
2 1/2 (not expected to stretch into the structure)
what color smoke is a warning sign of potential backdraft
Dense black
Dirty brown
gray yellow
yellow brown
(NOT yellow, orange)
when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the apartment door is left open, what strategy should the ladder officer and inside team utilize
the officer and 1 FE member will enter the hallway and gain control of the door with the other member at the stairwell door ensuring it remains closed
when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the officer and 1 FE member gain control of the door what shall the engine do
the engine company advance the charged hoseline to the fire apt door with the other FE ladder member also advancing
when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the apartment door is secured, who advances first
after the IC or fire sector gives permission to enter the engine company must enter first follows by the ladder
when arriving at a wind impacted Fire in a HR and the engine and ladder are ready to advance who shall be contacted prior to assist
the roof FF on the floor above shall be contacted by the ENGINE OFFICER (not ladder) to assist in the layout of the apartment
at a fire in a NFP building, when can vertical ventilation be performed
initial vertical ventilation shall be performed unless the ROOF gf is ordered to delay or withhold his actions. after it is completed it shall be communicated to the ladder officer
when venting for extinguishment with an ariel ladder, where should you aim
at the upper window just above the sag and extend without hitting the sides or top of the frame
(only slight extension needed)
lower ladder for complete ventilation
what shall never be done in reguards to venting with an aerial ladder
using lateral or side to side pressure/ movements
a member of your unit suffers an on duty minor sprain with swelling, what is the precede reaction for an injury report
initiate and submit an injury report for this injury which is not minor, no later than 7 days from the date
what injuries are classified as minor
small abrasions
first degree burns
mild conjunctivitis
minor contusions
foreign body in the eye that was removed
lacerations
minor sprains with no swelling or bruising
when overhauling at a multiple dwelling where shall no material be thrown
onto roofs, narrow shafts, or building setbacks
if trying not to break a windows when venting - what is the best method to allow both heat and smoke to vent and cool air come in
open 2/3 from the top and 1/3 from the bottom
when overhauling at a MD what shall always be done when throwing materials out a window
a member shall always be posted in the yard or street to prevent injuries
when a serious fire occurs in the cockloft or top flood of an MD and a roof cut needs to be made - how shall the opening be made
it should be at right angles to the roof beams
for a fully involved brownstone, where shall the first 3 lines be stretched
the first hand line advances into the building
the second line backs up the first
the 3rd handling will be ordered by the IC
for a fully involved brownstone, what tactic shall be utilized by the first due engine when pulling up
drop 2 hand lines (1 3/4) in front and position apparatus for use of the multiversal or to supply a TL
what is the four step preocedure for starting the fire pump in a high rise
close the knife
close the circuit
push the button
move lever
during a collapse operation which engine company will ensure a 31/2 supply line is stretched to the first TL
1st engine considers
2nd engine ENSURES
what 5 conditions must be present for a wind impacted fire to occur
-Wind
-Fire in apartment
-failed or open windows IN THE FIRE ROOM (not anywhere in apartment)
-fire apt door leading to hall left open
-an area of LOW pressure such as an open stairwell or opened apt door on opposite side of hallway
when presented an expired out of hospital DNR order shall you continue CPR
you can withhold CPR - out of hospital DNR shall be updated every 90 days but it remains valid even if not updated
when presented a no written DNR on scene but the patient is wearing a DNR bracelet shall you continue CPR?
you can withhold CPR - if a dnr bracelet is presented it shall be assumed that a valid DNR order is in place authorizing the bracelet
when a MOLST form , WITHOUT a dnr order is presented can you still perform CPR
yes- if a molst form is presented as evidence of a dnr order, review it to confirm it contains a dnr order. If it does not it is not suffice fr to withhold cpr
when presented with an up to date non expired hospital or nursing home DNR from the same facility the patient is being transported should you continue CPR
withhold CPR- review to confirm it is not expired and it is from the same facility from which the patient is being transported
at a biological agent release, how far shall the initial exclusion zone be
300 feet in all directions from the source
if a bio agent is released indoors what shall be done
evacuate the area and seal off by closing doors windows and use plastic covering on any openings
avoid entry for minimum of 30 mins to an hour
a bio agent released when has a greater impact
dawn, dusk, or during the night will have a greater impact
manifestation of a bio agent is not immediate while a chemical attack is. Exposure to a bio agent such as ricin may do what
present immediate symptoms that mimic exposure to a chemical
agent
What is the normal duties of the 2nd due engine at a hazmat spill
site access control
first due engine is water supply
third due is CFRD
for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame what should the 2nd due ladder company do
split the company and examine exposures for extension in the cockloft. The inside team should operate in the most severely threatened exposure
for a top floor fire in a OLT type row frame, the 2nd arrive ladder company inside team will proceed where
to the top floor of the fire building and be responsible for veins of the adjoining apartment including exam of the cockloft
for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame, the 2nd due can should consider taking what tools
two 6’ foot hooks
for a top floor fire in a brownstone type row frame the 2nd arriving roof FF should bring what tools
saw and halligan hook
what tools shall be carried in every elevator car
handie talkie
spare cylinder
search rope (not LSR)
1 set of forcible entry tools
elevator keys and control sheet
clipboard
what color is the vacant building markings
lime yellow
18 X 18
2 inches
Which air supply of the fast pak is through the UAC high or low pressure?
high pressure
if the condition of the distressed members scba is in doubt which method of air supply should not be used
the UAC or high pressure
once an unconscious member is supplied with air what shall be done with the purge valve
crack the valve half way (not open fully)
during fire ops at a high rise, units assigned to the sae group shall switch to which channel
secondary tactical channel - channel 3
shall not communicate with ICP unless urgent
for fire on the 62nd floor of a high rise you should ensure your ECC supplies the standpipe at how many psi
450
who is responsible for conducting a search of the top five floors in a high rise
the 4th arriving ladder
what are the duties of the 3rd and 4th arriving engines in a high rise fire
1- Reinforce the first line
2- protect the position of the first line
3- protect the search and evac if the fire floor
4-contain and confine fire area around the operation of the first line
(not stretch to floor above )
what does L100R stand for
Rescue collapse Transport unit
when “V” is painted during victim location marking system what size should it be
2’ in height
during elevator emergencies a max of how many FF shall be permitted on the roof of the car
max if 2 FF
if the address of a fire or emergency is not a CIDS building on the same side of the street and within how many house numbers will the computer identify it
within 3 houses (not 5)
