EXTRA ALARM SITUATIONS Flashcards

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IN WHAT SITUATIONS WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 2ND ALARM FOR A TAXPAYER?

A

EXTENSION INTO COCKLOFT

EXTENSION INTO ADJOINING

ADVANCED FIRE IN CELLAR

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WHEN BUILDING HAS WINDOW BARS

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND LADDER

TOWER LADDER SHALL BE ASSIGNED IF NOT ON ORIGINAL TICKET

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WHEN WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 10-76?

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CONFIRMED FIRE IN HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING

A 10-76 signal shall be transmitted when a report of fire is confirmed. Any fire in a high-rise office building which requires the stretching and operating of one hoseline will necessitate the use of “All Hands.”

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WHEN OPERATING AT A HIGH RISE OFICE FIRE WHEN WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 10-76 2ND ALARM?

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  • VISIBLE FIRE
  • SMOKE THROUGH EXTERIOR SKIN OF BUILDING
  • SERIOUS FIRE VERIFIED

A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified.

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IF YOU HAVE A FIRE ON TWO FLOORS IN EITHER AN OLT OR NLT, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND EXTRA TRUCK

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AT A FIRE ON TWO FLOORS OF AN OLT OR NLT, IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL CALLED AN EXTRAL ENGINE AND TRUCK AND PROGRESS HAS NOT BEEN MADE ON AT LEAST ON FLOOR IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?

A

SECOND ALARM

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IN AN OLT/NLT IF FIRES IS IN THE SHAFT EXTENDING INTO AN EXPOSURE, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?

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2ND ALARM

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IF FIRE AT A OLT/NLT IS EXTENDING TO TWO EXPOSURES, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?

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3RD ALARM

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IF AN OLT HAS PARTY WALL BALCONIES IN THE REAR, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER CONSIDER?

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SPECIAL CALLING AN EXTRA TRUCK

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FOR A MEDIUM FIRE CONDITION IN A “H” TYPE NLT, WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED? (WHEN 2 LINE ANTICIPATED)

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK

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AT A “H” TYPE IF 2 FLOORS ARE ON FIRE OR AN EXTENSIVE COCKLOFT FIRE IS OCCURRING, WHAT SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED?

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SECOND ALARM

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REASONS TO GIVE A 10-77?

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VISIBLE FIRE FROM EXTERIOR UPON ARRIVAL

FACTORS INDICATE THE NEED FOR 10-77 ASSIGNED UNITS I.E. WIND IMPACTED FIRE

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AT A TAXPAYER, IF YOU HAVE 2 HANDLINES OPERATING AT AN ADVANCED FIRE IN A STORE, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER DO?

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SPECIAL CALL EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK

++When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra engine and ladder.++

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IF YOU PULL UP TO A TAXPAYER FIRE AND HAVE EXTENSION TO THE COCKLOFT OR ADJOINING OCCUPANCY OR IF YOU HAVE AN ADVANCED FIRE IN THE CELLAR, WHAT SHOULD YOU TRANSMIT?

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2ND ALARM

++When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, special call an extra engine and ladder. Transmit a second alarm for extension to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar.++

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IF YOU RESPOND TO A CALL WHERE THE CELL SITE MOUNTED ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING IS INVOLVED IN FIRE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

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SPECIAL CALL EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK

++Special call an additional engine and ladder company, if the cell site installation is involved. These additional units could be used for power removal, roof operations and handline placement.++

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IF A NYPD HELICOPTER NEEDS TO REFUEL AT A FORWARD REFUELING SITE, WHAT MUST BE DISPATCH TO THE LOCATION FOR THE DURATION OF THE REFUELING PROCESS?

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FOAM CARRIER

PURPLE K UNIT WITH ASSOCIATED ENGINE COMPANY

++If a forward refueling site is used, a Foam Carrier and a Purple K unit with the associated engine company should be special called to that location for the duration of the refueling operation.++

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IF YOUR ENGINE IS CALLED ON A SECOND ALARM TO A BUCKEYE PIPELINE EMERGENCY AND YOU ARE RESPONDING FROM QUARTERS, WHAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE RIG?

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EXTRA FOAM CANS

++Engine companies out of quarters, receiving a notification to respond to a second alarm for a pipeline leak must not return to quarters for the additional cans of foam.++

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FOR A FIRE IN A QUEEN ANNE - WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. CONSIDER?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA TRUCK

++Due to the number of firefighters that may be needed for portable ladder rescue and the number of sleeping areas that may have to be entered and searched, it is good practice to special call an additional ladder company.++

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IF A PRIVATE DWELLING IS ON FIRE AND THE BUILDING HAS WINDOW BARS, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER DO?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK

++If window bars are present, special call an additional engine and ladder company. The special called ladder company shall be a tower ladder, if one is not assigned on the first alarm assignment.++

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FOR A STRUCTURAL FIRE IN A LIGHTWEIGHT PRIVATE DWELLING, WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. SPECIAL DALL?

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EXTRA ENGINE

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IF TWO FLOORS ARE ON FIRE IN A BROWNSTONE, WHAT SHOULD THE INCIDENT COMMANDER CONSIDER?

A

SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND LADDER

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FOR A HEAVY FIRE IN THE CELLAR OR BASEMENT OF A BROWNSTONE, WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. CONSIDER?

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TRANSMIT A 2ND ALARM

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AT AN ALL HANDS FOR A ROWFRAME BUILDING FIRE, WHEN USING ALL HANDS AND THE FIRE IS NOT UNDER CONTROL, WHAT MIGHT THE I.C. CONSIDER?

A

SPECIAL CALLING AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK

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AT A ROWFRAME FIRE, WHEN A FLOR IS FULLY INVOLVED FRONT TO REAR, WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. CONSIDER?

A

SPECIAL CALLING AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK

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AT ROWFRAMES WHEN TWO OR MORE FLOORS ARE FULLY INVOLVED OR A TOP FLOOR FIRE HAS EXTENDED INTO THE COCKLOFT, WHAT SHOULD THE I.C. CONSIDER?

A

TRANSMIT A 2ND ALARM

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IF 2 ROWFRAMES ARE INVOLVED WHAT TYPE OF SITUATION DO WE HAVE?

A

2ND ALARM

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WHEN 2 ROWFRAMES ARE INVOLVED AND FIRE IS EXTENDING BEYOND 2 BUILDING WHAT SITUATION DO WE HAVE?

A

3RD ALARM

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WHEN IS A 10-76 TRANSMITTED?

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  • CONFIRMED FIRE IN HIGH RISE OFFICE
  • ANY FIRE IN HIGH RISE OFFICE THAT REQUIRES THE STRETCHING AND OPERATING OF 1 HOSELINE NECESSITATING THE USE OF “ALL HANDS”
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AT A HIGH RISE OFFICE (10-76) WHEN IS A SECOND ALARM TRANSMITTED?

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  • SERIOUS FIRE VERIFIED

- ANY VISIBLE FIRE OR SMOKE EMANATING FROM BUILDING’S EXTERIOR SKIN

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AT 0800 HRS A RUN COMES IN FOR A COLLAPSE OF A 6 STORY BLDG. YOU ARE THE OFFICER OF L42, ARRIVE 1ST AND OBSERVE THAT THE BLDG. HAS COLLAPSED. YOU TRANSMIT THE 10-60 CODE 2 ( COLLAPSE OF M.D./ 10-60 NO CODE FOR COLLAPSE OF PD/SUBWAY CAR DERAILMENT), LOOKING AT THE RESPONSE TICKET, WHAT SHOULD YOU REQUEST FROM THE DISPATCHER?

0800 45-24 116ST
E19 E24 E45 L42 L25 B14 R01
STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE

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RESPONSE OF TOWER LADDER

++At least one tower ladder shall be special called to every major collapse if none was assigned on the initial alarm.++

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YOU ARRIVE FIRST DUE TO A BUILDING WITH WINDOW BARS, WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER AS THE I.C.?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK

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REAR PARTY WALL BALCONIES AT AN OLT?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA TRUCK FOR SEARCH

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AT LEAST __________ MUST BE ASSIGNED TO ALL AIRTRAIN INCIDENTS/EMERGENCIES

A

1 TOWER LADDER

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WHAT CHANNELS ARE THE SUBWAY REPEATER CHANNELS?

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CHANNEL 14 - SUBWAY 1

CHANNEL 15 - SUBWAY 2

++FDNY handie talkies have been programmed to provide two subway repeater channels – channel 14 (Subway 1) and channel 15 (Subway 2). These are 5-watt channels. The repeater systems will also carry the H/Ts internal ID #s and will support the emergency alert feature.+

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YOU RESPOND TO A SUBWAY INCIDENT, THE POWER THROUGHOUT THE CITY IS DOWN BECAUSE THERE IS A BLACKOUT. THE REPEATER SYSTEM HAS A POWER BACK UP THAT WILL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF _____ HRS OF POWER IN THE EVENT OF A OUTAGE.

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4 HRS

++Completed systems are on 24 hours per day 7 days per week. It is not necessary to request activation. Power backup for the repeater provides a minimum of 4 hours of protection in the event of a power outage. The 4 hours is at continuous repeater operation, therefore the actual protection can be greater than 4 hours.++

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AT A PD FIRE BUILT WITH LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS WHAT SHOULD AN INCIDENT COMMANDER EXTRA CALL?

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ENGINE

4.2.2
The IC shall special call an additional engine company for a structural fire in a building constructed of lightweight materials.

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MIDTOWN UNITS RESPOND TO REPORTS OF A FIRE AT 1211 6TH AVE, A HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING. ENGINE 24 ARRIVES FIRST AND OBSERVES SMOKE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, WHAT SHOULD THE OFFICER TRANSMIT?

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2ND ALARM

++A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified.++

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MIDTOWN UNITS WILL BE USING ALL HANDS FOR A FIRE ON THE 5TH FLOOR OF A 60 STORY HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING, WHAT SIGNAL SHOULD BE TRANSMITTED?

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10-76

++A 10-76 signal shall be transmitted when a report of fire is confirmed. Any fire in a high-rise office building which requires the stretching and operating of one hoseline will necessitate the use of “All Hands.”++

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REAR PARTY WALL BALCONIES AT AN OLT?

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SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA TRUCK FOR SEARCH

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FOR A MEDIUM FIRE CONDITION IN A “H” TYPE NLT, WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED? (WHEN 2 LINE ANTICIPATED)

A

SPECIAL CALL AN EXTRA ENGINE AND TRUCK

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WHEN OPERATING AT A HIGH RISE OFICE FIRE WHEN WOULD YOU TRANSMIT A 10-76 2ND ALARM?

A
  • VISIBLE FIRE
  • SMOKE THROUGH EXTERIOR SKIN OF BUILDING
  • SERIOUS FIRE VERIFIED

A second alarm is warranted for any visible fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building or when a serious fire has been verified.

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E287 PULLS UP 1ST DUE TO AN ADVANCED CELLAR FIRE ON BROADWAY AND QUEENS BLVD. WHAT SHOULD LT. TIERNARY OF E287 TRANSMIT?

A

2ND ALARM

TAXPAYERS 2ND ALARM:
•EXTENSION INTO COCKLOFT
•EXTENSION INTO ADJOINING
•ADVANCED CELLAR FIRE

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B46 ARRIVES AT A TAXPAYER FIRE ON ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND OBSERVES TWP 2 1/2” HOSELINES STRETCHED AND OPERATING IN WHAT LOOKS TO BE AN ADVANCED FIRE, WHAT SHOULD THE CHIEF TRANSMIT?

A

EXTRA ENGINE & TRUCK

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At least one __________must be assigned to all AirTrain incidents/emergencies.

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TOWER LADDER

++At least one Tower Ladder must be assigned to all AirTrain incidents/emergencies.++

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ENGINE 295 ARRIVES 1ST DUE AND CONFIRMS A LEAK IN THE BUCKEYE PIPELINE SYSTEM. WHAT SHOULD THE OFFICER OF 295 TRANSMIT?

A

2ND ALARM