Firefighting Procedures Flashcards
Where should an extension ladder be marked with its length?
Within 12”
On the butt end only of each rail
Where should a straight ladder be marked with the numerical length?
Within 12”
On each end of each rail
Where should the unit designation be marked on a portable ladder?
Within 18” of each butt
What is the ideal climbing angle for a portable ladder?
65-75 degrees
Ladder placement: placed at window
Tip level with sill
Ladder placement: placed at roof
At least 2 feet above parapet or roof
Ladder placement: ladder alongside fire escape on building wall
1-3 feet above the railing
Ladder placement: placed against fire escape
Tip slightly above railing
Weight capacity of straight and 24’ extension ladder
Up to a 500lb load
Weight capacity of a 35’ extension ladder
Up to a 600lb load
A visual inspection of portable ladders shall be made…?
Weekly
Portable ladders shall be thoroughly inspected…?
Monthly
Max working pressure for common hose carried by engine companies?
250 psi
What is the size and max working pressure for high pressure engine hose?
3” hose, 3” couplings
max press 600 psi
Couplings painted white
The 1 3/4” hose with a nozzle pressure of 50 psi, flows how many GPM?
180
During hose testing where should one member stand near the manifold?
On the left side of the manifold 15 feet from the hose
How long and at what pressure should hose be tested at during annual hose testing?
250 psi for 5 mins
How much movement of the hose jacket would put it out of service during hose testing?
1/8”
What is the max length of hose from the rig to the manifold during hose testing ?
Two
How many lengths can be hooked up to one outlet of the manifold during hose testing?
Up to 6 lengths
What is the pump discharge pressure for standpipe operations?
100 psi plus 5psi for every floor above grade
3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose operating from a standpipe would require what psi at the tip?
70 psi
Max pumping pressure for a high pressure engine?
600 psi
Max pumping pressure and GPM for a 3rd stage engine?
500 GPM
700 psi
How many high pressure outlets are on a high pressure engine?
One
How many high pressure outlets are on a 3rd stage pumper?
Two
Pump discharge pressure for supplying a sprinkler system?
Should start at 150 psi
Who can order the use of a large caliber stream?
The IC only
If a LCS is ordered, who is notified?
All units operating within the building.
Confirmation must be verified
Who must be notified of a burst length?
The IC
Members on the fire floor and floors above
Who does the engine officer notify when a burst length situation is corrected?
The IC and all units on the fire floor and floors above
Who can order the ventilation of the fire floor at a fire in an OLT MD
ladder company officer operating in the fire area
At a fire in a OLT MD, how does the officer ensure door control while searching?
Leaves a member of the FE team there to control door
For a store fire on the ground floor of an OLT, the ov’s position would be?
Vent rear of store from exterior
First due OV for a fire on the top floor of an OLT would bring what tools with him?
Ht.
Flashlight
Halligan
Saw
At an OLT with a front fire escape and the fire is in the front, who does the 1st due OV team up with for a search
Chauffeur
Or another available member
At a HRFPMD, who controls ventilation of the fire apartment?
Ladder company officer
On what floors should the stairs be used for access for a fire in a HRFPMD .?
Seventh floor or below
The first arriving ladder company should recall the elevators on arrival if the fire is on what floors?
Any floor. Elevators should be recalled whether they will be used or not
Who ensures elevators are recalled and searched for a fire in a HRFPMD ?
Second due ladder
Who approves vertical ventilation at a a fire in a HRFPMD .?
The IC
When are elevator machinery rooms vented at a HRFPMD ?
When the fire is placed under control
At a fire in a HRFPMD where all units are in position on an upper floor, where should the elevators remain?
One in the lobby and one two floors below the fire
Who OK’s the use of a freight elevator at a fire?
It is evaluated and declared safe by the company officer
The fast truck and CFRD engine will be assigned to the fire sector When the fire is on what floors?
Above the sixth floor
Seven and up
In an OLT When there is only a rear fire escape or the fire is in the rear, who does the 1st OV team up with?
Roof man
Or available member
Roof mans priority of roof access for a fire in an OLT ?
Adjoining building
Aerial ladder
Rear fire escape
When should the roof man open the bulkhead for a fire in an OLT ?
When hearing the inside team has door control.
Or a charged hose line is advancing into the fire apartment
Does the roof man need permission to force the bulkhead door and probe for victims at a fire in an OLT?
No.
After size up, he forces door, probes landing and closes door and waits for permission to vent.
Where does the first due OV go for a fire in an OLT where there is no front fire escape and they are a tower ladder?
Operates in basket for ventilation
Who does the 2nd OV team up with and where do they search at a fire in an OLT ?
With front and rear Fe’s?
With rear only Fe’s ?
Front FE and fire in front, team up with 2nd chauffeur to search apt above and all floors above.
Rear only FE, team up with 2nd roof and search apt above and all floors above
Tools for 2nd due roof man at top floor fire in OLT
Ht.
Flashlight
6’halligan hook
Saw
For a fire in a new law or old law tenement, what signal and who should be special called for :
Fire on two floors,
Fire in shaft extending to exposure,
Fire extending into two exposures
Extra engine and truck
2nd alarm
3rd alarm
Who should notify the IC of the manner in which the floors and apartments are designated ( numerically or alphabetical )
The first officer inside the fire building
Who chocks the buildings door open?
The first member to enter
Who can order the use of an outside stream?
The incident commander
This can be the first arriving officer
For a fire in the basement, an OLT, where should the first line be positioned?
At the cellar entrance door which is inside the building.
It should not be advanced down if there is an exterior entrance, unless the fire is minor
Where should the first line be stretched for a store fire in an OLT.?
To the store, a 2 1/2” line should be stretched for large volume fires
Where should the second line be stretched for a fire in the store of an OLT.?
To the entrance hallway, when assured isn’t needed there, it can be brought to the floor above.
Can metal ceilings communicate heat to the floor above?
Yes
Where should the hose line be stretched for a shaft fire in an OLT.?
It should be stretched to the nearest point from which water can be directed on the fire. Sufficient hose should be stretched to reach the upper floors of the building
How far from the initial vent hole should the trench be cut?
20’
Who should be notified when charging the second line at a HRFPMD?
The control ff at the standpipe outlet supplying the first line, and the officer on the first line
Who brings the post radio to the standpipe outlet?
Second due engine officer
Who is responsible for putting the high rise nozzle into operation?
The fourth due engine
At a HRFPMD what does the CFRD engine bring with them?
CFRD equipment
Forcible entry tools
At a HRFPMD who determines the attack stair?
The first ladder officer after consulting with first engine officer
If finding a smoke/ heat condition at a HRFPMD fire, what should the first due ladder do if unable to determine if it is a wind impacted fire?
Enter the hallway with one member of inside team and try to locate and control the apartment door.
Other member remains at the attack stair, on the hallway side of the door to ensure the door remains closed
At a fire in a HRFPMD who is responsible of making sure evacuation stairs are closed on the fire floor?
Second due truck
At a HRFPMD, Who searches the attack stair 5 floors above the fire floor?
Second due truck
Who controls the deployment of a wind control device?
Second due truck
Tools for 2nd roof, HRFPMD
Halligan, maul, LSR
How does the roof man get to the floor above at a HRFPMD fire?
Attack stair.
If IDLH, teams up
Tools for 1st roof man, HRFPMD ?
Halligan, hydra ram, KO curtain
Who’s job is it to confirm evacuation stair doors are closed at a HRFPMD ?
Third due truck.
May position member on STAIRWELL side of evac door
Position and tools of third due roof man at a HRFPMD fire?
KO curtain and normal compliment of tools to apartment directly above fire apt
When can you stretch a 1 3/4” line at a LRFPMD?
When every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairway on that floor
When must you stretch a 2 1/2” hoseline at a LRFPMD?
When any apartment door is more than 50’ from any stairway on that floor.
In a LRFPMD with two stairways, how does the roof man get to the roof?
Via the evacuation stairs
Tool assignment and position of the chauffeur/OV team at a LRFPMD fire?
Chauffeur -halligan, axe
OV - halligan, halligan hook
Conduct outside survey and VEIS from exterior
Tool assignment for first due roof man LRFPMD
Halligan, halligan hook, LSR
Priority for roof access at a LRFPMD fire
Stairway in attached building
Enclosed evacuation stairway
Aerial or tower ladder
Interior stairs
When can the roof man take the single interior stairs to the roof at a LRFPMD fire?
When there is no other access .
ladder company officer has to control door until roof man is safely on the roof with the bulkhead door closed. This must be communicated.
If hallway IDLH, must be teamed up
Prior the entering the fire apartment a wind impacted FPMD fire, the engine officer shall call the roof man or any member operating in the apartment above to obtain what?
Description of fire apartment. ( L shape, 3 bedroom)
Location of main body of fire
Most direct route to the fire area
Who orders the deployment of the KO curtain?
Who coordinates its deployment
IC
2nd ladder officer
Can the KO curtain be deployed from two floors above?
Yes
Can the KO curtain be deployed in the horizontal position?
No
T or F
The KO curtain is thrown to cover the target window?
F. Dropped, never thrown
T or F
The fire blanket is thrown out to cover the target window?
True. The upper straps are secured prior to throwing.
T or F
The receiving and deploying FFs of the KO curtain tie off their ropes after deployment?
F. They maintain control of their ropes
What is the recommended distance of the tip of the aerial from the objective?
What is the distance if rescue will be required?
2-6”
2” so the weight of the member will cause the ladder to rest on the sill
How high should the tip of the aerial be over the window sill ?
Less than 6”
Where should the aerial ladder be placed to remove people from a fire escape?
Tip 2” away from face of building
One to three feet above balcony railing
Where should the aerial ladder be positioned for a fire in a narrow frontage building? (30’ or less in width)?
Position turntable in center of building
In a building with a large frontage (over 30’) and it isn’t apparent where the fire is located, where should the chauffeur position the aerial ladder?
Place the center of turntable 15’ from the side wall you passed on your approach
When placing the aerial to the roof, how far should the tip be from the point where the ladder contacts the roof?
At least 5 ft above
What is the maximum distance an aerial should be from the building line?
35’
Where should the first and second arriving engines position at a major collapse?
If possible take separate hydrants on separate mains outside of the block
Where should the third and fourth engines be positioned at a major collapse?
Take positions at the rear of the structure
At a major collapse, the first arriving tower ladder is placed in front of the collapsed structure, outside the collapse danger zone. Where are subsequent tower ladders placed?
They should be positioned to reach and protect a different exposure
Where should aerial ladders be placed at a major collapse?
Away from the structure in a secondary staging area unless needed for specific rescue purposes
Where should SOC support ladder companies position their rigs at a major collapse ?
The same as other ladder companies, out of the way. 2nd piece near main rig. Members are to carry tools to scene.
Where should rescue companies and collapse units position their rigs?
Outside of the collapse zone but as close to the front of the building as possible
where should the debris examination area be?
In a paved area near the site
Priority of things to be extinguished at a major collapse for the first alarm engines
1 extinguish active fire in affected building
2 protect exposures
3 burning vehicles at site
First due engine at a major collapse will…?
Stretch a 2 1/2” handline of sufficient length to cover entire site.
Consider stretching a 3 1/2” line to supply tower ladder
Responsibility of 2nd engine at a major collapse?
Ensure 3 1/2” is stretched to the first tower ladder
Can the 2nd engine at a major collapse help the 1st engine stretch the 1st line or perform CFRD duties?
Yes
Can the first ladder company at a collapse split into two teams?
Yes, to cover more area
Can the first due ladder perform preliminary void search?
Yes
Who is responsible for shutting utilities at a major collapse?
Second arriving ladder
For collapse operations, the acronym LCES stands for?
Lookouts
Communications
Escape routes
Safe havens
At collapse operations, lookouts shall be positioned where?
Around the perimeter of the collapse site.
Equipped with HTs and air horns
What are the emergency air horn signals used by FEMA and the FDNY ?
1 long blast (3 secs) - cease operations/ all quiet
3 short blasts (1 sec)- evacuate area
1 long and one short- resume operations
How big is the “X” and the “V” in the search assessment marking system?
What color?and how many cans kept on rig?
2’x2’
Lime yellow, 2 cans
What is in the left of the “X” in the search assessment marking system?
Unit number.
A single slash and unit number upon entry and second slash upon exit.
What is in the top of the “X” in the search assessment marking system?
Time and date the company left the structure/ area
What is in the right of the “X” in the search assessment marking system?
Hazards
What is in the bottom of the “X” in the search assessment marking system?
Number of live or dead victims within the structure
How big is the vent hole to be cut on a taxpayer?
8’x8’
When would a bowstring truss roof be cut?
A triangular cut is made on the sloping hip section from the safety of a tower ladder bucket to determine if fire has entered the truss space
What’s the minimum amount of portable ladders to the roof at a taxpayer fire?
2
Placed to indicate boundaries of building
Where are the 2 1/2” standpipe outlets located in an under river tube?
Every 200 ft throughout the tube
Where are standpipe section valves located in an under river tube?
Every 600 ft in tube
Where are the blue light phones located in an under river tube?
Every 600 ft
Where are the 20 lb dry chem extinguishers located? In an under river tube?
Every 600 ft at the blue light phone
Where are the emergency evacuation devices located in an under river tube.?
At both ends of each under river tube at the base of the emergency exits.
Near stations- at first blue light south of station, on the southbound track. Key is located at token booth
Where are the sound powered phone jacks in a under river tube?
At the standpipe outlets every 200 ft
Can a blue light phone call/ receive from outside the system?
Who does it call?
It can’t call outside the system but it can receive from outside the system.
It calls the TA trainmaster or the token booth of the nearest the station
How large and what color should the vacant building marking be?
Lime yellow, 18”x18” lines 2” thick
When a vacant building is heavily involved on arrival, where should the first lines be placed?
Between the building an the most severe life exposure.
No life endangered- to protect the greatest amount of property.
What must the engine officer do if he decides to be supplied by inline pumping to use the multiversal in front of the building for a fire in a vacant?
He must give notification over the department radio
When the roof is cut at a vacant, where should the “RO” be painted?
Above the hazard marking on the front of the building, and on the inside and outside of the bulkhead
What ways can the TA desk superintendent be reached to have power shut off?
Through FDNY dispatcher ( primary) Auxiliary contact by -TA police officer or radio equipped employee -token booth phone - blue light phone
CORE relay
C- and location?
Truck chauffeur - bottom of subway entrance stairs
At token booth if it is within 50 yards of stairs to street.
CORE relay
O and position
OV- at the foot of the stairs leading to the platform if it is within 50 yards of the chauffeur
CORE relay
R- and position
Roof man- 50 yards from the stairs on the platform
CORE relay
E- and position
Engine officer- approx 100 yards line of sight from roofman.
Truck officer at the location of the fire
Additional members every 100 yards if necessary
Where shall lookout FFs be positioned at subway incidents an how should they halt traffic?
At the perimeter of the operation. Using a light chest high, and moved in a horizontal motion of at least four feet
Using the blue light phone to call the desk superintendent, is it required to hold the button down continuously during the conversation?
Yes, letting go will terminate the call
What color is the bag identifying the blue light phone being out of service?
White with red lettering
What color are the track identification signs in the subway?
Red with white lettering
What’s the size and color of the subway emergency exit sign?
32” prism shaped.
Red with white lettering
Who can make the decision to use a light train?
The chief in charge
How does an officer on board a light train communicate with the chief in charge?
Uses train operators radio to contact-
TA command- FD dispatcher-chief in charge
How often must progress reports be given from the light train?
As soon as possible, but at least every 15 mins
Will a voltage detecting device used by the railroad “a” man detect static electricity?
No. It is only used to detect if wires are energized or de energized
What 3 things must be shut down for operations on the track of an Amtrack train?
Catenary lines (and grounded)
Standby power
Third rail
What is the voltage of the standby power on an Amtrack train track in Penn Station..?
480 volts AC
What is the voltage of the catenary lines on Amtrack train lines?
12,000 volts AC. (12KV)
What is the minimum distance to overhead catenary lines (with power off but not grounded) a fog line can be operated from?
10’
Short bursts operated into train and undercarriage, not operated overhead
What is the voltage of the third rail in the subway system?
660V DC
In an under river tube, what is a shock hazard besides for the third rail?
1000V lines that may run throughout the tubes at ceiling level.
This won’t be shut off with routine requests for power removal
Are the standpipes in under river tubes wet or dry?
Wet
Are the standpipes in subway stations wet or dry?
Dry
How is the cabinet that houses the standpipe outlet in a subway station opened?
How is the sound powered phone jack box opened?
Subway emergency exit key
1620 key. The secure box is located inside the cabinet for standpipe
At underground and grade level station, where is the EED located..?
At the first blue light location south of the southbound platform (typically within 50 feet of platform end)
Where will the EED be located at elevated stations?
At the full time token booth
On the Air Train system, where are the blue light power removal boxes located in a station?
At each end of each platform.
Has a red power removal button
Shutting one will de energize both the inbound and outbound track for the length of the station
Haw far away from each other are the blue light power removal boxes on the AirTrain?
800 ft
Can units operate on the air train track after the power is confirmed shut down from the FD dispatcher?
No, grounding straps must be placed at both sides of the operation by air train personel.
An exception is made for an immediate life hazard
What channels are the subway repeater channels?
14 (subway 1)
15 (subway 2)
What is the size and color of the MTA single exit station sticker?
8”x8” black pictorial with a yellow background
