FireTech 2013 Flashcards
FACT
FACT: A report missing a member’s signature and/or narrative is not a reason to return for clarification. Completed reports may be missing a member’s signature and/or narrative.
FACT: Reports listed as “Not Completed” are those reports that have been initiated by the Supervisor, but are lacking complete information. No action by the Reviewer is required at this time.
Regarding Hybrid vehicles most, high voltage cables are color-coded … and SOME are color coded …
most orange some blue
Many hybrid vehicles use a keyless start system. Make sure the ignition is OFF and the key or key fob is at least
15 feet away from the vehicle.
As a BC with a reserve apparatus in your battalion, a Report documenting the loss of equipment on the reserve would come from the … and the lost property report would come from ….
Report to Chief of Department would come from the Officer housing the reserve documenting the missing items and circumstances of the loss. The lost property report would come from the officer of the reserve apparatus.
Deactivation of transformers shall be performed only by AUC 266 6.4.2
Con Edison Personnel or Engineering Personnel of the .premises familiar with procedure.
When two handlines are operating on an advanced fire in a store, Taxpayers 5.7.4
special call an extra engine and ladder
Extension to the cockloft, adjoining occupancy or for an advanced fire in the cellar of a taxpayer ..
Transmit a second alarm
What are the most common types of wood construction used for sloping roofs?
Timber Truss, Plank and beam and rafter construction.
Which wooden roof construction has the largest unsupported roof deck?
The truss roof, followed by the plank and beam.
Hip roofs have how many primary structural members?
9 total. 4 Bearing walls (NEW INFO) one ridge rafter and 4 hip rafters
A canopy is _________ dangerous than a marquee?
More. The most dangerous type of canopy is a metal or wood shed suspended over a truck loading area.
At each elevator landing, the activation of smoke detector, temperature this device AND a sprinkler water flow alarm shall:
- Recall the elevators. 2. Sound the fire alarm signal on the FIRE FLOOR AND FLOOR ABOVE. 3. Cause a fire alarm signal to be transmitted to the Fire Department via a central station. 4. Cause a fire alarm signal to be sounded at the fire command station, the mechanical control center and the regularly assigned location of the fire safety director. 5. Stop the air supply into and the RETURN air from the floor where activated. 6. Activate the air exhaust fans and dampers in the smoke shaft or the pressurizing fans in the stair enclosure. 7. Unlock the doors on the locked fail safe system.
Greater alarm (engines or ladder) or special called (engines or ladder companies after the fourth arriving ladder company shall report to the
ICP in the lobby or if staffed, the Lobby Control Unit. Upon the establishment of a Staging Area outside the building, units will report into the Staging Area.
Units without specific orders to the contrary shall bring SCBAs, rolled up lengths and spare SCBA cylinders to
the lobby area. If not required for their specific use, such equipment will be added to Forward Staging Area supply
Who will activate the Building ARCS? How?
1st arriving Ladder Company. At fire command station with 1620 key or on off switch.
If the FDNY vehicle cross band repeater fails to operate or is not available, the Incident Commander should attempt
Post Radio to Post Radio communications
If post radio to post radio communication fail after the repeater has failed what is the next step?
Direct a member to a Battalion vehicle in order to contact the Fire Sector/Branch on the 40 watt FDNY mobile UHF radio to relay messages. Designate a member with a Post radio to take a position outside the building to relay messages. If all Post radio options fail to provide a viable communications link, then utilize the ARCS as follows to establish a Command Channel: 1. If building is equipped with a duplex UHF radio repeater system, designate a member to contact all established Posts (Fire Sector/Branch, SAE Group, Forward SA) to set a HT to Channels 11 or 12 and use the building duplex UHF radio repeater system as the Command Channel or 2. Use the in-house proprietary radio channel as the Command Channel. If Post to Post radio communication is viable, the ARCS should still be established as a backup
The operation, shut down or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of?
The IC or Operation Section Chief. The operation of bldg systems must be done with the assistance of bldg personnel.
When is the Air Support Plan activated?
Air Support Plan is for the ARC. Doubtful second alarm 10-76 0r 77 10 – 60 All doubtful third alarms.
When is the Air Rescue Plan for Hi-Rise structures put into Alert Phase?
Doubtful third alarm associated with a 10 – 76 or 77. No movement of HRRC or HRRT at this time.
HRRC obtains what info from the IC thru the dispatcher while responding to the mobilization point?
Progress Report Id attack and evacuation stairs Id stairs that lead to the roof
Who operates on the TAC U channel, ch 13?
The HRRC, HRRT’s and PD ESU
What is a dwarf partition wall? Dunn ch. 21
These walls extend only to the underside of the ceiling and do not stop or limit fire spread above the ceiling.
When is a post fire analysis conducted?
A member is killed An explosion, back draft or BLEVE occurs A structural failure occurs where a FF was injured A large loss caused by fire
According to Dunn what is the most important strategy and tactical consideration at a fire?
Water supply and pressure
According to Brannigan, what are two examples of Cold Drawn Steel and what temp does it fail?
Cables used to brace failing buildings or tendons used in tensioned concrete. 800 F.
According to Brannigan, what happens as the length of a beam increases?
The beams load carrying capacity decreases proportionately. A 12’ beam can carry ½ the load of a 6’ beam.
According to Brannigan, regarding width, when another 2x4 is laid alongside a similar 2x4 what happens to the carrying capacity?
It is increased by a factor of 2
Can the HT recorder system record all HT channel?
NO, Channel 9 is not recorded. It is a digital channel.
Can a Battalion vehicle be left unattended and still running?
Yes, All battalion vehicles are equipped with a “Secure Idle System.” Battalion vehicles must be left running at fire and emergency operations to ensure Battalion Recorders continue to function for the duration of the incident.
