Deck 108 Flashcards

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>After all units are in position and two elevators are available and serviceable, where should elevators be positioned? </p>

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>one elevator on standby in the lobby and one two floors below the fire. MD’a 6.1.3.H</p>

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Handie-Talkies and cell phones shall not be used within ______ feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress. Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be operated within _____feet of such areas.

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Handie-Talkies and cell phones shall not be used within ___150___ feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress. Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be operated within _300____feet of such areas.8.4.5 GSM- MobileA-ApparatusP-Post radioHT has 30 sec timeoutMobile unit radio 1 minute timeout

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>As the first to arrive BC at a 10-77, who would you expect to make the HT announcement that the initial hose line attack is to commence </p>

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>1st Engine to Arrive Officer.MD’s 6.2.1.A</p>

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How should a serious injury to on-duty FF be conveyed to the dispatcher?More then one correct?A- transmitting signal 10-45B- Transmiting “mixer off” message to dispatcher with name and unitC- Transmiting “mixer off” message to dispatcher followed by immediately by a telephone notification with full particularsD-particulars shall be telephoned to the Fire Department Operation Center.

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C and D 8.2.6 GSSignal 10-45 shall NOT be used to indicate a fatality or injury to an on-duty member. In lieu, initial notification of a fatality or serious injury to an on-duty member shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer off” message. (This notification shall NOT include the name or unit number of the fatally or seriously injured member and shall be followed immediately by a telephone notification with full particulars). As soon as possible thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned to the Fire Department Operation Center.

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>Did you know the term “never” does not appear in Firefighting Procedures Multiple Dwellings? </p>

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>”Generally” appears 22 times, “Always” appears 9 times.</p>

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T/FThe name or unit number of a member with a minor injury may be transmitted over the Department radio after requesting “Mixer off.”

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TRue8.2.5 GS

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>T?F For a fire on the 7th floor FAST and CFRD are assigned to the Fire Sector.</p>

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<p class=”large” style=”text-align:center”;>True. md 6.1.7</p>

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T/F”Mixer off” messages can only be transmitted by mobile units. Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message or dispatch believes mixer should be off for and ask and recieve premission from unit transmitting?

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False 8.2.9 GSThe Radio Dispatcher shall switch the “Mixer off” if the names and/or units of injured members are being received, and/or information associated with the transmission of a 10-41 is being received.-Dispatcher shall not switch the “Mixer off”, unless specifically requested to do so by the unit transmitting the message. If in the dispatcher’s experience, he or she believes the mixer should be off for confidentiality purposes, the unit transmitting the message shall be asked if the mixer should be switched off.

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In the event a first call is not acknowledged within 30 seconds, press the handset button and repeat the call. Do not make more than three attempts to contact the dispatcher. If the third call is not acknowledged, assume the radio is inoperative and transmit your message from another mobile unit. If no radio response is received after three attempts have been made from another mobile unit, OR THERE are indications of a problem with the borough radio frequency (dead air), the member operating the radio shall switch to the citywide frequency and advise the citywide radio dispatcher of the difficulty being encountered on that borough frequency. Upon receipt of this message, the citywide radio dispatcher shall verify the operability of that borough frequency and advise the unit accordingly. If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher what does Unit do next?

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If the member is unable to communicate with the citywide dispatcher by radio, contact the borough or citywide dispatcher via telephone.8.4.3 GS

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What code would you trasmit if you have smoke that has extended from outside transformer into a building?

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10-25-4 page 8 GS10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency.Any type of manhole or transformer fire or emergency.Without Code:Situation other than as described in Codes 1, 2, 3, or 4.Code 1-FIRE has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a building.Code 2-FIRE HAS blown one or more manhole covers, OR SMOKE IS ISSUING from a manhole under pressure.Code 3-SMOKE IS SEEPING from a manhole.Code 4-FIRE OR SMOKE condition from a transformer at any location. i.e., pole, vault, room, etc.Note:Utility Company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately upon receipt of a Code 1 or Code 4 signal.

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A-E-99 dispatched to ems call in the subway.E-99 treated injuried civilian in subway car for ankle injury. what code does OFF E-99 transmit?B- after ems transport pt. Noz FF sees paper bag on fire in the next subway car what code does Off transmit?C- after extingushing fire in subway car and taking up E-99 sees smoke coming from a newstand on the platform caused by eletrical fire. what code does OFF transmit?

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page 9 GSA- 10-37-3B- 10-28-2C- 10-28-1Subway or Railroad System - Fire, Emergency (non-medical) or Smoke ConditionCode 1:Structural fireCode 2-Non-Structural fire (e.g. train fire, rubbish on the tracks, etc.) Code 3-Emergency (non-medical)anything on platform is structual accoring Chief D. ex newstand, garbage can, rubbish on stairs.

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What code is transmitted for an alarm system activation cause by low battery codition?A- 35 -1B-35-2C-35 -3D-35-4E-35-no code

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page 10 GS35 no code10-35Unwarranted or Unnecessary Alarm System ActivationAny alarm system activation that is unwarranted or unnecessary, excluding a sprinkler system alarm (use 10-34 Code 1, 2 or 3) or an alarm system activation resulting from a utility power fluctuation (use 10-40 Code 2).NO CODE – UNWARRANTED ALARM-Alarm system activation caused by the defective condition of alarm device, equipment or system. (e.g., low battery condition, alarm activations without a known cause or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response).Codes 1-4 - Unnecessary alarm.Alarm device, equipment or system operating properly but unnecessarily activated by lack of due care. DO NOT use this code when there is a fire or other condition warranting an emergency response.Code 1-Unnecessary alarm caused by alarm system testing or servicing. Code 2-Unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities.Code 3-Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aerosol spray).Code 4-Unnecessary alarm caused by other known cause. (e.g., alarms resulting from cigarette smoking in unauthorized areas) when this code is used, a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause of the unnecessary alarm and the relevant particulars.-Select appropriate code based on best information available, whether observed by or reported to responding unit.-

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L-15 responds for reported car fire. once 10-84 L-15 has one car that is overheated with owner of the car on side road , no accident invovled. what code does off transmit?10-36A- code 1B-code 2C-code3D-code4E- no codeD-10-24

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page 10 GSE-36 no code:Code 1-Vehicle accident or emergency requiring washdownCode 2-Vehicle accident, no injuries and no washdownCode 3-Vehicle accident with injuriesCode 4-Vehicle accident, with or without injuries, with a trapped victim requiring extricationNo CODE-Vehicle emergency other than described above

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E-15 responds to an ems call. when 10-84 they have adult with serious burns to right arm Resulting from BBQ at a picnic.What code does Off transmit?A- 10-45-4B- 10-37-2C- -10-37 3D- 10-37-4E- 10-45-3

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A- 10-45-3 page 11 GS10-37Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire OperationsCode 1: Victim deceased.Code 2: Victim/Patient is NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness.Code 3: Victim/Patient IS breathing and suffering from a non-serious, apparently not life threatening injury or illness.Code 4: Medical assignment where the unit is 10-84, has no patient contact and EMS is on-scene.Note: Signal 10-45 with appropriate sub-code shall be transmitted in lieu of signal 10-37 for thermal burn injuries which occur as a direct result of heat from a flame.The officer transmitting signal 10-45 for this type of burn injury shall request the response of a Battalion Chief to the scene.Where doubt exists as to which signal to transmit, a Battalion Chief shall be requested to respond to the scene.

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L-153 is inside an apt 1A of a three story tenement for CO emergencywhere occupants co detector went off and OFF getting readings of 2ppm on fdny detector. There are two people in apt one complaining of headache and dizziness.What code do you transmit and what must OFF do?A- 10-38-1 and request EMS B- 10-38 -1 immediately evacuate building and request emsC- 10-38-4 and request EmsD- 10-38-1 immediately evacuate affected area and request ems

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D-10-38-3 page 11 and haz mat 4 (4.1.1) GS10-38 - Carbon Monoxide ResponseAny type of Carbon Monoxide ResponseCode 1-Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Investigation (low battery, defective detector, unwarranted alarm, etc.)Code 2-Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident (CO Meter Reading of 1-9ppm)(AND NO SYMTOMS)Code 3-Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Emergency (CO Meter Reading of greater than 9ppm) (OR SIGNS OF SYMTOMS)Code 4-No Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident or Emergency (Specify) e.g.: no detector present in affected area, detector present in affected area, but did not activate.haz mat ch44.1.1 Are any individuals exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning? If so immediately evacuate the affected area, ventilate, and request E.M.S. to respond.

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IC request Fire Marshall investigation in an Office building still under construction where he belives the rubbish fire was started by a worker on the scene. what code does IC transmit?A- 10-41-Code 1B- 41 - code 2C-41 code 3D- 41 code 4E- 41 no code

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A- code 1 page 12 GS10-41 Fire Marshal Investigation Required (Specify Code)Code 1-Occupied Structure or VehicleA structure (commercial, residential, public), or vehicle (car, bus or train) which is occupied at the time of the fire. This also includes a vacant apartment in an occupied building, or a store with a dwelling above, or an occupied detached garage, shed or similar structure.Code 2-Unoccupied StructureA structure (commercial, residential, public), normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.Code 3-Unoccupied VehicleA vehicle, (car, bus or train) with or without plates, which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.Code 4-Vacant Structure, or Structures not intended for Dwelling Purposes.Examples include, but are not limited to the following: Vacant buildings, buildings under construction/demolition, detached garages, sheds or similar structures.Note: If any of the above are occupied at the time of the fire, transmit Code 1.-The Incident Commander must notify the dispatcher by radio that the fire is suspicious prior to leaving the scene. If, after leaving the scene, information becomes available which indicate that the fire is suspicious, the Incident Commander shall immediately notify the dispatcher and the Bureau of Fire Investigation, by telephone, that the fire has been declared suspicious.

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After the initial transmission(s) of signal 10-45, the Incident Commander shall, as conditions allow, consult with the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director as to the condition of the injured civilians removed from the fire area. The IC shall also confirm that the number of patients and/or fatalities match the number of 10-45s transmitted. Once the status and number of fatalities and patients has been confirmed, the IC shall transmit the appropriate codes for each 10-45 transmitted based on the triage color tags given to him/her by the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director.-a pt with life-threatening injury condition would be designated with what type color tag?A- YellowB-blackC-red/orangeD-green

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page 13 GSC-red/orange-Deceased black code 1-Life Threatening Injury Red/orange code 2-Non-Life Threatening Injury yellow code 3-Non-Serious Injury/Ambulatory green code 4CR- FFP Under River Rail Operations 7.1The guiding principle should be to remove the largest number of victims as quickly as possible.Victims should be removed in the following order:7.1.1 Ambulatory VictimsEvacuate passengers who have walked from the incident to the emergency exit.7.1.2 Non-Ambulatory Victims• Red Tag (Immediate Transport)• Yellow Tag (Delayed Transport)7.1.3 Victims Requiring Disentanglement/Extrication• Red Tag (Immediate Transport)• Yellow Tag (Delayed Transport)7.1.4 Black Tag (deceased victims)

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10-66 Missing, Lost, Trapped, or Seriously Injured Member and Additional Resources are Required-Transmission of signal 10-66 will automatically cause the response of the following:The next higher full alarm assignment, and response of all of its associated resources2 Battalion Chiefs in addition to those assigned as part of the extra alarm: The first Battalion Chief shall be designated as the _______? The second Battalion Chief shall be designated as the ?-If the next higher alarm transmitted is a 2nd alarm, a third additional Battalion Chief shall be assigned and designated as the _______?fill in blanks from the following choices.only three correct.A- staging area managerB- ABC fast group supervisorC- firefighter locator officerD- fast group supervisor

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page 15 GSThe next higher full alarm assignment, and response of all of its associated resources2 Battalion Chiefs in addition to those assigned as part of the extra alarm: The first Battalion Chief shall be designated as the FAST Group Supervisor The second Battalion Chief shall be designated as the Firefighter Locator OfficerNote: These positions may already be filled by on-scene Chief Officers, in which case the IC may re-designate these additional BCs. Acting Battalion Chiefs shall not be assigned to respond as a FAST Group Supervisor or FF Locator Officer.-If the next higher alarm transmitted is a 2nd alarm, a third additional Battalion Chief shall be assigned and designated as the Staging Area Manager and a Staging Area shall be established.-Note: If there are indications that members are missing/lost/trapped/or seriously injured as a result of a collapse, signal 10-60 must also be transmitted in addition to signal 10-66.

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10-70-A notification that the first arriving engine does NOT have a positive water source. This shall be an “urgent” message to the dispatcher from the unit transmitting the signal. It will also require an “urgent” HT transmission to all units on the scene. Examples of situations that would require a 10-70 include are correct in which ones?more one correct.A- Dead or Frozen HydrantB- Unable to Access a HydrantC- Unable to Hookup to a HydrantD-Insufficient Hydrant PressureE- No Water/Insufficient Pressure at siamese OutletF- All correct

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page 16 GSA,B,C,DE should read No Water/Insufficient Pressure at standpipe OutletNOTE:When a reliable and uninterrupted flow of water has been supplied to the nozzle at the correct operating pressure, the IC shall notify all units on the scene and the borough dispatcher.

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3rd Battalion Chief assigned on the 10-76/ second alarm is designated?A- Staging area ManagerB- Resource unit leaderC- Safety ChiefD- Logistical chief

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Page 17 page 18 GSB- Resource unit leader3rd Battalion Chief assigned on the 10/76 second alarm is designated Resource Unit Leader-Upon transmission of a 10-76 / Second Alarm, the appropriate Battalion Chief shall be designated Air Recon Chief and shall respond in accordance with policy and procedures.CR- 10-771st Battalion Chief assigned on the second alarm is designated Resource UnitLeader-Upon transmission of a 10-77 / Second Alarm, the appropriate Battalion Chief shall be designated Air Recon Chief and shall respond in accordance with policy and procedures.

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10-80 No CodeAn incident that can be controlled by the on-scene unit(s) and requires no additional resources:The HM Battalion and HMC1 can be contacted via the dispatcher, 800 MHz or cell phone for technical information if necessary. HM Battalion and HMC1 may be requested to respond to the incident if necessary.Guidelines for transmitting Signal 10-80 No Code include: more then one correct.A. Release is of a small quantityB. The material or its hazards have been identifiedC. Firefighters’ PPE provides adequate protection against the hazardsD.Special equipment and specialized training are not needed

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page 19 GSA,C,D B should read and not orSIPSS-small quantityI- Identified material and its hazzardsP- PPE protection adequateS- Special equipment and specialized training are not needed

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Headquarters was reviewing two hazardous material Incidents. what code should been transmitted for them.?A- One was large oil spill with 260 victims contaminated and all needing deconB- other incident where chemical attack involving 50 civilian that all need be deconed as quicly as possible.

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page 20.21 GSA- 10-80-3 oil decon not need be done as quickly as possibleB- 10-80-4chem decon need be done as quicly as possible-Additional Mass Decon Task Forces (MDTF) may be special called for numerous victims. For every 250 victims, an additional Mass Decon Task Force will be called.

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10-86 Fluoroprotein Foam Operation-Transmitted for a fire or emergency requiring Fluoroprotein foam concentrate in addition to that carried by units on the scene. A- How many foam carriers do you getB- How many foam Coordinators(BC’S)

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page 22 GS10-86 get following:2- Foam Carriers and associated engine companies2- Foam Coordinators (Battalion Chiefs)1- Satellite Unit and associated engine company1- Foam Tender and associated engine company2- Purple K Units and associated engine companiesNote: If alcohol foam is required, this must be specified by the Incident Commander when transmitting 10-86 signal.

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Following are Types of Urgent Radio Messages. which are correct more then one:?A. Third or greater alarmsB. Calls for additional companies, ambulances, special units, or “10-75”C. Dispatchers’ orders to units away from quarters to respond to alarmsD. Deployment of units or important messages to units at fire or emergencyoperationsE. Report of apparatus breakdown while unit is responding to alarmF. Transmission of alarms, and broadcast of address of fireG. Report that unit has stopped to extinguish fire while responding to another alarmH. Signal 10-70I-all correct

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page 23 GSB-H all correctA- should red second alarm or greaterSADDBARSS-second alarm or greaterA-additional companiesD- Dispatchers’ ordersD- Deployment of units B- breakdown apparatusA- alarms/address transmissionsR- report stop to ext fire while responding to another alarmS- signal 10-70