Deck 55

Question 1

When making directional references regarding a brush fire, the left side is referred to as the left flank, the right side is the right flank. From which visual point is this made- in front of the fire as it burns towards you, or from the blackened area to the rear of the fire? (3.3.3)

Answer 1

Looking at the fire from the rear of the blackened area, the left side is the left flank, the right side is the right flank.

Question 2

The long thin sections of fire extending outward from the main blackened fire area are referred to as ___________. (3.3.4)

Answer 2

Fingers

Question 3

Isolated small fires downwind from the main fire are caused by brands carried by the wind as referred to as ________. 3.3.5)

Answer 3

Spot fires

Question 4

Brush Fire Units are equipped with: Choose the correct answers. More than 1 correct. (4.5)a. booster tankb. pump, hose, fittingsc. medical equipmentd. portable dewatering pumpe. chain saw

Answer 4

All are correct.

Question 5

TRUE or FALSE (4.5.5)BFU’s do not have MDT’s.

Answer 5

True. They are dispatched by radio.

Question 6

You are working a 9x6 tour in Battalion 23. BFU #1 located at E164 has been staffed for the tour. You would expect the Officer on duty to perform ___(#) surveillance inspections at ______________ (times). (4.5.9.Note)

Answer 6

2 patrols daily. Between 1030-1130 and again between 1530-1630.

Question 7

What limitations does the electric winch on the BFU’s have? (4.5.10.F)

Answer 7

The winch is designed for self-extrication or for use on similar weight vehicles. They shall NOT be used to tow out full size apparatus or heavy trucks.

Question 8

Agree or Disagree (4.5.17)E164 goes OOS for a few hours. BC LaBarbara in Batt 23 instructs the officer of E164 to put the BFU in service and respond as needed.

Answer 8

Agree. Providing anticipated repairs will be made within a several hours, the need for a spare is not anticipated and the time consumed in detailing personnel from the OOS unit to various units and then retrieving them is not warranted.

Question 9

Units operating at a brush fire in Staten Island are to put a mini-manifold in service. This consists of a 2 1/2” inlet and 4 gated outlets reduced to 1 inch discharges. Where would units find this piece of equipment? (4.7.4)

Answer 9

All S.I. Battalions carry them.

Question 10

A brush fire is burning in Great Kills Park. What is the # 1 tactic to be employed at this operation? (5.4.1)

Answer 10

Protect exposures. Once exposures are covered, the fire attack can begin.

Question 11

Describe the tactical method of fighting a brush fire. (5.4.5 & 5.4.9)

Answer 11

Attack the fire from the flanks and attempt to narrow its spread, eventually heading it off. In general, avoid attacking from or operating in front of the fire.

Question 12

Agree or Disagree: (5.4.17)As fire approaches an exposure, water curtains, used to break up heat waves, in generally effective.

Answer 12

Disagree- it’s generally ineffective. Instead utilize streams to apply water onto exposures.

Question 13

How should a unit obscured by brush, communicate their location? (5.5.6)

Answer 13

Via handie talkie and have members raise brooms in the air or operate streams into the air.

Question 14

How can you attempt to extricate bogged-down apparatus? (5.8.2)

Answer 14

Rescue apparatus winch

Question 15

When Chief Officer’s respond in to a brush fire, they shall bring ________.(5.9.4)

Answer 15

Their Post Radios

Question 16

What concern should you have when operating hoselines at a brush fire in the vicinity of power lines? (5.11.11)

Answer 16

Con Ed has indicated that electric current may be transmitted via particles in the smoke.

Question 17

When will an Air Support Plan be put into operation? (9.1)

Answer 17

Activated automatically at all doubtful 3rd alarms, but can be activated anytime on orders from the I.C.

Question 18

You are the designated ARC Chief. When you board the NYPD helicopter you should make sure you bring _______ & ________. (9.2)

Answer 18

Both the UHF handie-talkie and the VHF Citywide handie-talkie.

Question 19

The helicopter will not fly in winds over ____ mph. Operating time is generally ____ hours. (9.4, 9.5)

Answer 19

40 mph. Generally 2-3 hours.

Question 20

You are directing operations for a brush fire near New Dorp beach. Miller Field has been selected as a refueling site for the NYPD helicopter.. What units must you special call to muster at the refueling site? (9.8)

Answer 20

A Foam Carrier, a Purple K Unit and its associated Engine Company.