FDNY -EReardon Flashcards
Prior to lift off HRRT should be on what HT channel ?
Ch. 13 TAC U
Personal floatation device should fully inflate w/i __ seconds & rapidfire auto strobe light should activate. If doesnt inflate ? If auto strobe light does not activate?
Within 5 seconds. Use oral inflation tube. For strobe: Pull on black cord located underneath strobe light. *ensure service indicator is green prior to donning & pfd’s are not designed for fire fighting - must remove prior.
Personal floatation device are being issued to all units involved in Air Support Plan. The PFD’s must be donned ?
Will don PFD over bunker gear PRIOR to boarding the aircraft. *Can support member wearing full ppe including SCBA. Inflate after exiting aircraft.
A PCR is needed for DOA & every time unit goes 10-84 ? T or F
DOA - Yes. Only if patient contact - 10-84 but no patient contact 10-37-4
What is the final step when changing teleprinter paper?
10-11 send
Negative stack effect may occur when outside temp is greater then inside the bld. It is greatest when outside temp is above __ deg ?
90.
Tools for HIgh rise roof kit?
(1) Bolt cutter, (1) Rabbit, (2) Axes, (2) search ropes, (6) scba w/ 1 hour cylinders, (2) Halligans, Bags for tools. “BRASH”
Riding lists are decided on 2 things?
Level of experience and training of members working.
Overt biological release. Avoid entry for a minimum of __ to __ ?
30 minutes to an hour.
Brush fire 10- ?
10-21
Respond to Class 3 Alarm. After investigation you deem it to be result of smoking in unauthorized area. You recommend what signal to Bc?
10-35-4
Elevators: emergency stop buttons are inoperative in phase 1 & phase 2 ?
Phase 1
Collapse: Response ticket:
E79 E80 E83 L37 TL23
who ensures 3 1/2” suppy line stretched to first TL ?
E80 - 2nd due
E65Y shall report to IC or ___ if established ?
Logistics. Y = systems ctl unit
Natural vertical vent is influenced by stack effect. It becomes more noticeable in buildings over __’ ?
60’
HR Office: Bld built between ‘45-‘68 all have fire twr. T or F ?
T. All between ‘38 to ‘68 have fire twr. Some before ‘38 have fire twr. Not required after ‘68.
BISP: concrete construction. Standpipe must be maintained up to & capped __ floor(s) below stripping floor ?
Steel construction: standpipe maintained & capped on floor below the __ floor ?
Concrete: one floor below stripping floor.
Steel: on floor below the walking floor.
Yellow hydrants on parkways & expressways have valves that require __ turns to fully open ?
18 clockwise
Lt Annette views response ticket & its says ‘E80H’. What is their assignment ?
E80H = hm tech unit. E80N would be high rise nozzle.
UFS: fire prevention is found in section ?
- ‘Finances/funds #6 before fires #8’
Search rope: distance knots are __” apart from each other & the last set of knots is at __’ w/ how many knots ?
6”. 175’ - 7 knots
Cast iron columns at 1100 deg F lose __% of its original strength ?
58% *when they lose strength loss is cumulative & never regained. Cannot withstand an eccentric load.
You are the officer of the first arriving satellite unit. You should supervise operations at?
Supervise operations at the Hydrant hook up site.
HR Office: who determines which stairway is the best for evacuation & advises ICP ?
3rd truck
HR Office: fire on 21st floor. You hook up to standpipe on 20. How much psi supplied to siamese ?
250 psi. *its fire floor not where you ‘hook up’. 1-10 = 150, 11-20 = 200, 21-30 = 250
Car accident. At least what minimum distance from side air bags ?
5” - sides (5) letters. From driver - 10” - (10) letters.
Search rope: What type of contact with all search team members ?
Verbal/ voice.
HR Office: 3rd truck. Examine floor above the fire & report to ICP the following ?
‘FACE’ 1. Fire extention 2. Access stairs down or upward 3. Conditions smoke/heat 4. Evacuation status
What 2 transmissions must the roof hear in order to pop bulkhead?
Interior team has door control on fire floor
Or
Charged hoseline is advancing into fire apt.
Good nozzle pressure for satellite deluge guns for 2” or 2 1/2” __ ? 3” or 3 1/2” __ ?
2” or 2 1/2” = 125psi
3” or 3 1/2” = 100psi
ABR schools have a written fire drill & evacuation plan. They are in substantial or complete compliance. Non-ABR or ABR in process have a regular fire drill & ISP for these children. What info on ISP ?
- Name of student 2. Location of student 3. Name of staff member designated to evaluate student 4. Name of b/u staff member
OLT’S- order of preference for roof man ?
ACRO- BAR
Adjoining building
Aerial
Rear fire escape
E79 has training on 9x tour. Details should arrive before __ & unit must leave no later than __ ?
Detail arrives BEFORE 915 - leave no later than 915.
Members detailed to quarters other then their own are allowed to walk up - how far ?
Within 1 mile or 20 blocks
You are assigned to a 10-14 engine. You lose a guy to ML during the tour. State what to dispatcher ?
We are responding ‘understaffed’.
A Ladder, Rescue or Squad or Gr 1 eng loses a guy - ‘We are responding with 4 FF’
*when responding understaffed - state # of FF you are responding with.
Satellite water system: deluge guns have a horizontal reach of __’ ? TL __’ ?
Deluge guns - 250’ TL - 300’
Unit with an officer & 1 FF ?
OOS. Respond to VERBAL alarms.
In __ or __ sty structures where amount of hose is __ lengths or less, the 2nd eng officer should contact 1st to ascertain if assistance is needed ?
1 or 2 story structures. 4 lengths or less.
CFRD: to start a tour a CFRD engine needs how many FF ?
2 cfrd FF (FF or Officer) to be in service.
Begin each tour w/2 FF - during tour an officer & 1 FF in service
CFRD: who carries the trauma bag. ?
C-Checker: patient assessment & hands on care. Checks pulse, begins compressions. Trauma bag.
PD. when entering the first floor main entrance above a cellar, a thermal imaging Carmela showing heat waves emanating across the first floor indicates what?
The interior cellar door is open
PD. during initial size-up at apparent 1st floor fire what should members do before committing the first hose line?
Check to determine that fire did not start in cellar
Members are not to attempt to remove a tree which has fall onto a car unless ? 3 reasons
- Emergency lane 2. First aid 3. Perform a rescue.
You are in quarters or in the field. A man walks up to you with a 2 day year old infant. You request EMS & state unit is in custody of abandoned infant. Radio code 10- __ is given ?
10-99 unit is OOS until ambulance has assumed custody.
How do u start fire pumps?
Kansas City Starters Suck Close knife switch Close circuit breaker Push start button Move selector lever for speed/press
ICS NOTE:
Put these in the proper order from highest to lowest Directors, Leaders and Supervisors.
Acro: DSL
Directors
Supervisors
Leaders
You are ‘understaffed’ & only unit 10-84. Take what position ?
Defensive. Known life hazard can perform rescue activity.
What info must 1st arriving truck obtain from Fire Safety Director?
Acro: AFEE Location of Fire Evacuation procedures status of Elevators Access stairs serving fire floor
HIRi: Prior to leaving the lobby the 1st arriving truck must do what?
ACRO: FAME Floor plan ( if more than 1 copy ) Access stairs keys MAN ICP Elevator Cars in fireman service
HIRI: 1st arriving truck upon arrival to the floor below the fire must relay this info to ICP?
ACRO: F-SHLAP determine Fire Floor select stairway with STANDPIPE determine Heat/Smoke cond FireFl determine LIFE hazard Advance Engine + Primary Search
Fr Hayes was instructed not to enter the fire area because of his PPE. Which two are required - hood, suspenders or knee pads ?
Suspenders & knee pads. No hood OOD instruct member earflaps down & collar up & secured by neck strap PRIOR to entering.
You feel pain or discomfort through the hood, you must leave immediately unless area can be immediately cooled by a __ ?
Hoseline NOT a can
Normally an Aerial ladder is placed 2” to 6” from objective…for a rescue __” ?
2”
HIRi: 4th truck Upon arrival to roof shall report what info to the IC?
ACRO: Cow Vu CONDITIONS in stairs any Occupants fire/occupants at WINDOWS from roof VENTILATION UNUSUAL conditions
In a flashover situation, a Bunker equipped member must be within __ to __’ of an exit in order to survive ?
5’ to 10’
CFRD: when requesting ambulance you should transmit what to dispatcher ?
CC CAP - 1. Cups 2. Chief complaint 3. Cpr 4. Age 5. Pulse/ Respiratory rate
*no mention of race or sex.
Under River Tube: EED located ?
EED: at both ends of each under rvr tube at BASE of emergency exit.
CO: Colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, toxic gas.
LEL __% UEL __%
Ignited: 1128
Slightly lighter then air .968
___ more attracted to o2 then hemoglobin.
LEL = 12.5% UEL = 74%. 210x
CFRD: patient RMA - PCR ?
Yes Pcr encourage to stay
Under River Rail:
Victims should be removed in the following order:
1. Ambulatory
2. Non Amb red then yellow
3. Requiring disentanglement/extrication red/yellow
T or F
True. Red then yellow
Brush fires: bambi buckket __ gallons
150 gallons
Under Rvr Rail: primary method for moving patients & equipment ?
Nolan rail cart
Brush fires units: Cannot knock over trees, go through hedge grows or transverse streams or ponds ? T or F
True
Traditional PD collapse is NOT primary consideration. Generally estimated to an hour -no ceiling protection can occur w/i __ minutes?
Within 20 minutes
Brush fires: weather controlling factor. Serious brush fires occur
- ___ humidity
- Wind in excess of __ mph
- Little or no rainfall for preceding 3 days or more. The longer w/o rain the greater the hazard
- Low humidity
2. Wind in excess of 15 mph
PD: Nyc bld code - lw constructed spaces btwn ceiling & floor above or ceiling & roof divided ___ sq feet or less unless sprinkler system ?
500 sq ft or less
Iroquois: initial actions ?
Set up perimeter & eliminate source of ignition
PD: LW material used. Top Fl fire - not extended into cockloft - roof ops ?
- Check rear & sides
- Check hvac for unusual heat
- Vent skylight/ top fllor windows
* after completing get off roof
* *extension into cockloft notify IC no roof ops
PD: Most common type of peaked roof found in LW construction is the ?
open web LW wood truss
Iroquois: primary consideration ?
Evacuation of area
PPF: The vent group supervisor shall inform IC of recommended placement of PPF. Proper placement based upon ?
- # of ppf & personnel available 2. Location of FF 3. # of floors in bld 4. Stage of FF operations
PPF: the priority order for the use of fans ?
- Attack 2. Evacuation 3. Venting public hallways for smoke/CO
PPF: The __ stairwell is the first consideration for pressurization & will be pressurized upon orders of the IC. ?
Attack. ***the vent group supervisor shall inform IC of the recommended placement of PPF.
PPF: proper placement __’ to __’ from the attk stair door on the GROUND floor & directly facing the door to the stairwell at __deg angle ?
4’ to 6’ 80 deg angle. Fan positioned to blow into stairwell; not placed in stairwell.
PPF: pressure delivered will allow up to __ stairwell doors to be open & remain effective?
Up to 3 doors
PPF: burp the bulkhead, until smoke clears (approx. how long) ?
60 seconds
PPF: should be inspected & started daily beginning of the 9x6 tour. Weekly at MUD - should be started & allowed to run at full rpm for 5 minutes ? T or F
True
PPF: One fan can provide the proper pressure in the stairwell up to __ stories, two fans will pressurize a __ sty bld?
10 sty. 40 sty.
RRV132: what is primary method of communications ?
DARS. DARS are 400mhz UHF hand held radios. Switch to boro frequency.
RRV task force. DARS is primary method of communications. If DARS is OOS ?
Alternative 800mhz if DARS is OOS. Cell phones if DARS/800mhz OOS. Dept radio if others not operable & for emergencies.
What type of PV systems may be difficult or impossible to detect during night time hours ?
Flush & integrated mounted
Vacants: most important consideration in size up ?
Protection of life
Vacants: structural stability is the most important aspect determining the initial attack strategy ? T or F
True.
No member can consent to be a victim of hazing. You are officer & men inform you of hazing incident. You must report incident to ?
In writing, via chain of command to COD
What number is the training section in the uniformed filing system?
- Remember always pull out the existing file card first. 0 reports 1 admin 2 personnel 3 operations 4 training 5 equipment 6 finances 7 civilian defense 8 fire prevention
Members wearing Bunker gear with or without scba become totally submerged in under __ ?
Under 1 minute.
Large crazing of glass indicates remoteness from pt of origin & slow heat build up ? T or F
True. *checkering is water applied to heated intact glass.
Terrorist activity suspected ?
Notify FM. Do not confront.
E79 responds to a fire on the 101st floor. They decide pump pressure of __ psi & it requires activation of __ ?
650 - 3rd stage activation. Pressures exceeding 600psi req 3rd stage. High pressure pumpers can discharge over 250 up to 600.
CFRD: defibrillator displays a flashing ___ hourglass in the upper right hand corner is operational & ready for use ?
Flashing BLACK. Flashing OR solid RED X & or emits chirping sound OOS - exchange at depot.
Defibrillator malfunctions. All equipment remains together except data card. Double clear bag. RT2. Copy of PCR & Unusual occurrence report ? T or F
F. All equip including data card.
Dunn: #1 ignition source for shanty fires at construction sites?
Portable heaters too close to combustibles
CFRD: you turn on AED during cardiac arrest (10-37-2). The original PCR shall be ?
Immediately faxed & fwd to OMA. A copy of (part one) shall be turned into cfrd depot w/AED module. Serial # of module onto pcr.
CFRD: What is minimum amount of blanket(s) on apparatus ?
2 minimum on apparatus at all times. Blanket white w/blue letters ‘FDNY’. CFRD units min of (6) in stock. Depots min 25.
CFRD: the patient a female has no ID & her name is not known. Write what on PCR ?
Unknown female
CFRD: how do you know who completed PCR ?
Name is circled.
A person should stand how far from ERS box speaking grid ?
1’. *After push button is depressed, a series of ring backs is audible for approx 20’ from box.
Teleprinter: must be acknowledged with __ seconds ?
20 seconds
Flammable solids is what # on DOT chart ?
4.
Railroad shipping papers is called ___ & is carried by conductor in the caboose or engine ?
Rail = waybill. Truck = bill of lading, in the cab w/i reach of driver. Aircraft = airbill kept by pilot. Ships = cargo manifest - 1st mate/master
OSHA maximum safe working level for CO __ppm over 8 hour period. EPA residential levels are not to exceed __ppm over 8 hours ?
Osha: 35ppm over 8 hours.
Epa: 9ppm over 8 hours
CO readings are between 10 & 99ppm recommend evacuation ? T o F
True. Unless symptomatic. 100ppm or greater begin evacuation. Once source mitigated & readings are 9ppm or less area can be reoccupied.
Gasalert Extreme CO monitor: a visual & low audible w/ slow vibration when concentration of CO exceeds __ppm ?
35ppm. *visual & high audible w/ a fast vibration is exceeds 100ppm.
1st arriving CPC Officer will recommend ENTRY POINT into the hotzone. He shall not don CPC unless - Examples are?
- Where operation requires a number of entry teams 2. Complex entry team operation 3. Entry team not w/i line of sight
CPC standby position. __ arm in suit ?
Right.
Decon: 2 pumpers __’ apart w/ control panels facing outside? Using aqua-stream operating pressure of __ to __ psi ?
25’ apart. 50 to 80 psi
HMTU: where are units Level A cpc suits kept ?
On first piece to ensure availability at all times.
PCB-CONTAMINATED Transformer
Is how many ppm?
50-499 ppm
PS Decon shall be implemented only when members are exposed to
50ppm or more
PCB Transformer is not to have combustible material within how many feet?
16.4 feet
Or
5 meters
Decon: 2 1/2” HL w/ aqua-stream fog nozzle. Operating pressure __ to __psi ? Consideration of 2 HL approx how far apart ?
50 to 80 psi. 25’ to 30’ apart.
Permanent storage sites for PCB’s are for how long?
Up to 1 year is allowed for PCB items and PCB liquids
All PCB transformers must be registered with who?
Fire Dept
PCB Contaminated for temporary storage sites are allowed for how long?
Not to exceed 30 days
PS PCB liquids of 500+ are not allowed in a temporary storage site
Carcasses if drained of PCB’s will be treated as what?
PCB Transformer.
FD considers ANY amount of PCB as a PCB Transformer.
T/F FD personnel can deactivate transformers with the direction of engineering personnel or Con ed?
False only Con Ed or engineering
Personnel can deactivate transformers
What color is the Con Ed truck that
Removes large amounts of PCB’S?
Dark Green color
PS 3000 gallons
1ST arriving officer at a PCB incident shall seek to contact a person in charge and get what info?
ACRO- LATE
Location/Amount
Type of Material
Extent
EPA Regs
PCB concentration greater than
_______ ppm is prohibited.
Greater than 1000
M2 cars operate in pairs A is an even numbered car and the B car is the odd car, which car has pantograph?
A car has pantograph
PS transformer in every car
PS pantograph is UNfolded when using cantenary
M2 cars have battery located on
_____ side and transformer will be in the ______ of the car on all cars
Left side
Middle
NYC owned transformers PCB contaminated 50-499 will have a _____ color background.
NON PCB 0-49 will have a______
color background
Yellow= 50-499 Blue= 0-49
Who do u notify for the allegation concerning theft of city property or services by an employee or person dealing with city?
IG
Who do u notify for misuse of dept vehicle?
Telephone-Bits
New Haven and Metro North cars have Approximately 200 rail cars with transformers. What color striping id’s these cars?
Orange stripes= transformers
Who do u notify for Alcohol/arrest Boxing between bro's Civilian confrontation also PD Drinking driving/drugs
ACRO- ABCD
Bits
LRFPMD: who accounts for all elevators ?
Squad
Preference of charges against member - notify bits how ?
Written notification to BITS. ABCD - immediate notification to BITS. Arrest/Alcohol on duty , Brawling among members, Confrontations between members & other agencies/SERIOUS confrontations w/civilians, Drugs/dangerous misuse of dept vehicles
Misuse of time who do u notify?
Written -Bits