Jimmy's Deck Flashcards
Requests to ride in FD vehicles by non authorized individuals must be fwd an approved by
Chief of operations
Members may respond to press inquiries for the following
Type of incident/ event
Number of patients or victims if known
Hospital in which patients or victims are being transported
Members shall not discuss condition of patients or victims, care provided or other confidential info
Hand lines shall NEVER be used on energized electrical components at con Ed facilities
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Decision to apply water streams to electrical components at con Ed will not be undertaken by first responding units Decision can only be made by:
Chief officer above the rank of deputy chief or a deputy chief operating as car 421 or 422 in consultation with con Ed white hat at scene
Definition of “Deenergized”
Equipment that is isolated from all electrical sources but not grounded
Order of preference to the roof brownstone
Aerial ladder
2nd arriving aerial ladder
Adjoining buildings
How often shall progress reports be given from a light train?
At least once every 15 min
In a brownstone when would you transmit an extra engine and truck?
When in a brownstone would you transmit a second alarm?
Extra engine and truck for 2 floors of fire
2nd alarm for heavy fire in the cellar and basement
Who can order the use of a light train?
Chief in charge CIC
How do you communicate when on a light train?
- FD using train operators radio talks to
- TA command center
Who talks to - FD boro dispatch
Who calls - Chief in charge
When can a light train be used?
Small fires readily extinguishable by one or 2 extinguishers.
All fire teams applying water with a hand held fog nozzle should take advantage if the reach of the fog steam and observe to a minimum approach distance of how many feet to catenary wires?
10 feet
What key is used to open the subway platform stand pipe cabinet? And what key used to open the sound power outlet jack?
Standard subway emergency exit key for standpipe and 16-20 key for sound power phone
Where is the emergency evacuation device located and how long and weight?
At under ground and grade level stations, the EED is located at the first blue light location south of the south bound platform typically within 50 feet of the end of the platform end. At elevated stations area of the full time token booth. At base of emergency exit at both ends of under river rail. SI are near tower b St gorge terminal and crew quarters at tottenvilleI. is 7 feet long and 42lbs
What do you use to clean the SCBA regulator?
70% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle, 6 full pumps
How long do you immerse a facepiece in a hypochlorite solution when cleaning it?
5 min
How much contact time do you need for the 70% isopropyl alcohol to to disinfect the SCBA regulator?
10 min
All handie-talkies have a ID number first is the type of unit, next set of 3 is the company number, and last 3 is riding position, what are the riding position numbers for a Ladder?
LADDER. 001-officer 002-chauffeur 003-roof 004-OV 005-FE 006-can
SCBA labels are coded with white numbers and colored coded background what are the for Ladder, Engine, Rescue, ect?
Engine- black Ladder- red Rescue- blue Hazmat- blue Squad- yellow Battalion- yellow Battalion spare- orange Marine- green MSU spare- black
All handie-talkies have a ID number first is the type of unit, next set of 3 is the company number, and last 3 is riding position, what are the unit numbers?
1- Rescue 2-staff,div, bat 3-EMS 4-future use 5-Engine 6-Spares 7- Ladder 8-Squad 9-special unit 0-not used
All handie-talkies have a ID number first is the type of unit, next set of 3 is the company number, and last 3 is riding position, what are the riding position numbers for a engine/squad?
001-officer 002-ecc 003-nozzle 004-back up 005-control 006-door
All handie-talkies have a ID number first is the type of unit, next set of 3 is the company number, and last 3 is riding position, what are riding positions for rescue?
001-office 002- chauffeur 003- roof 004- hook 005- FE 006- can
All handie-talkies have a ID number first is the type of unit, next set of 3 is the company number, and last 3 is riding position, what are riding positions for a brush unit?
1st is 0, second is brush fire unit number, and third is riding position
001- officer
002- chauffeur
003- fire fighter
How long is the low and high pressure hoses on a fast pak?
High is 5ft with UAC
Low is 20ft attached to a manifold w/ schrader fitting and Hansen fitting
Who carries a fast pack?
All Ladders, Rescues and Squads
How long will the fast pak take to equalize both cylinders using the UAC high pressure?
60 sec
Can you operate the fast pak low and high pressure systems simultaneous?
Yes
When should you inspect APR AND CBRN canister and adaptor?
At least every 30 days and or on the first day of each month.
What is the shelf life of a vacuumed sealed CBRN CAP1 canister?
7 yrs
Can you use the SCBA before the regulator is dry after cleaning?
Yes in emergency circumstances.
What is the on air time for the Draeger model BG 4 EDSCBA?
Up to 4 hours
Who carries the pak tracker?
All rescue and squad, rescue battalion and safety battalion.
What is the max range of the personal transmitter to the Pak-tracker?
Aprox 950’ line of site.
How many SCBA can the pak-tracker store?
36
Electronic sirens have three operating modes Weil, yelp, and high-low. Which ones use is prohibited?
High-low
When should the officer on duty review the emergency action plan for all Fdny facilities?
Initially, when plan is developed
Whenever plan changes
New personnel are assigned
Quarterly first week of jan apr July and oct
If you fall in the water with bunker gear you should?
Remain calm call for help slowly tread water and do not swim or try to remove anything
When can you not use water on a Toyota Rav4 electric car?
If the car is connected to a charging device DO NOT USE WATER. If the battery pack is on fire and not connected copious amounts of water may be used.
Also do not cut orange wrapped high voltage wire, and the disconnect service plug is located under the carpen drive side rear footwell
If your hood is OOS and a spare is not available can you still go into a fire?
Yes tell your officer and he will instruct you to put you collar up and ear flaps down and neck stap secured.
What systems are the EBF-4 directly linked to?
HRIS database, spare radio list and computer assisted dispatch system CADS
What do you do if you observe a member exhibiting possible signs of alcohol or drug abuse?
Consult with CSU and refer member to CSU
What do you do if you reasonably suspect a member engaged in conduct prohibited by the drug and alcohol policy while on duty or on department property/premise?
Prohibit on or off duty member from leaving without permission of the investigating officer.
Immediately relieve member from emergency response duty and place affected unit OOS
notify admin chief and BITs and make a journal entry.
What priority order from the dispatcher can you obtain the lock combo for a quarters you are relocated to?
1- nearby ERS BOX
2- outside public phone
Who should the officer on duty notify if illegal entry of quarters is discovered?
Admin batt and div
Police
Bureau of fire investigation (only if involves false alarm)
Insp general ( only if dept employee is suspected)
What handie-talkie channels will the battalion recorder record simultaneous?
All channels except 9 and it will record in zone A on both models.
During an emergency roll call who should a company officer account for?
Only there members within sight or hearing WITHOUT using the HT.
How long should you flush water through foam equipment for cleaning purposes?
15 min
What is the required expansion ratio range for Hi Ex foam to be classified as a Hi Ex foam?
200/1 to 1000/1
What are the foam band colors Fluoroprotein Alcohol Hi ex Afff
Brown- floouroprotein
Green- alcohol
Yellow- hi ex
Black- afff
Although a small flow of water is required in a Hi Ex foam operation 60gpm high pump pressure is needed to overcome the pressure loss at the educator what PSI should you maintain at the inlet of the inductor to get sufficient pressure?
200 to 220 psi
A member off line is randomly schedule for a drug test and is directed to go the the testing unit who is responsible for his transportation?
His bureau head
During a random drug test how long does a member have to provide a sample to the testing unit?
2 hours
If after 2 hrs member does not provide at least one adequate sample the member will be transported to BHS for a blood sample.
What entries shall be made on a probie ff reading schedule?
Probie ff initial and date in blue or black when subject has been read
Officer on duty initial and date in red when subject is reviewed or drilled on.
Company commander initial and date in red once a month, prioritize reading schedule.
When shall company commanders arrange for special unit apparatus motors and pumps be checked?
Every Monday 9x for 15 min
When repairs are needed and a the company is oos who should the officer notify?
He must promptly notify the dispatcher,batt and division. If the company has not returned to service within 2 hours he must notify the batt and division.
What coupling should hose be hung by in a tower for drying?
Male coupling
What needs to be done if a members license is suspended, revoked or expired?
Member shall forward report to chief of personnel within 1 week of occurrence.
If a civilian alleges that a dept is responsible for a accident who should you refer them to?
He may file a notice of claim by calling the comptrollers office.
Officers on duty are authorized to arrange school visits with schools but must ensure what ratio of children to supervisors for each grade?
3rd and 4th one adult for 15 kids 5th and over one adult for 30 kids Below 3rd one adult for 4 kids Local troop visits may have one adult every 20 kids Hours are from 0900 to 1700
After receipt of sig 5555 or NYC employee LODD the flag is displayed half staff till when?
Sunset on the day of the funeral or time designated in dept orders
Same for a active non line of duty death only in the quarters the member was assigned
What size is the solid stream nozzle and tips for a 13/4 hand line?
11/2 with 15/16 MST and 1/2 OST
Engine company supply guidelines what are they?
Whenever possible
Only 2 handling should be operated from a pumper
The supply pumper in a relay should not supply hand lines or large caliber streams
Pumper supply LCS should not supply hand lines or other LCS
As per FFP engine ops who is responsible for the initial size up?
First officer on scene however all engine members must make there own personal size up. As higher ranking officers arrive the responsibility is passed up the chain
What are some non verbal engine company communications for Opening or closing nozzle Direction of stream Advancement Halt or stop advance
Open or closing- one or two slaps on the shoulder
Direction of stream- tug or pull on the arm or nozzle left or right
Advance- steady push on back
Stop- pull back on shoulder
While Using the nozzle to vent a room out the window how far back from the window should the nozzles be?
4-5 feet
What is the preferred method of stretching hose to a fire?
Back stretch
When operating in a commercial building what is the recommended way for the nozzle man to advance the line?
Leg forward or outstretched leg
Crawling is use for a low approach
Duck walking is used in project and office buildings
What is the second due engine officers responsibility when stretching and operating the initial line?
Water resource officer
Control the number of members on the fire floor
Provide communication link with IC and first due officer
Track members going above fire
What are the property’s of natural gas?
Colorless, odorless, mercaptan added to give smell, lighter than air, explosive range 5-15%, ing temp 1163, nontoxic, asphyxiant
How many turns to shut off most gas valves?
1/4 turn counter clockwise
In some older big pressure has services the main shut off will require how many turns of the operating nut and in what direction?
41/2 to 5 turns clockwise
How many turns to shut off a curb gas valve and what color is a plastic valve?
1/4 turn clockwise and plastic valve is white be carful not to put excess force as this will easily break
What is the difference between a long service and a gas curb valves in regards to location?
Curb valve is a 4x4 square or round cover located usually flu d on the sidewalk side of the curb. The long service on national grid systems have round covers with a arrow on the pointing to building it supply’s and is sometimes located across the street
If the gas does not shut off in a 1/4 turn at curb you should continue to turn till you meet resistance how many turns may be required?
71/2 to 15 full turns DO NOT TURN THE VALVE MORE THAN 15 times
Can you shut down street valves in a natural gas system?
Do not operate street valves except under extreme circumstance and only with direction of the Fd IC after consulting with utility rep super
Can you touch a leaking plastic gas line?
No although it is easily folded ff should not approach or attempt to fold.
At a major gas leak how many exposers from the left and right should you check?
At least 3 exposers including above and below the leak
What are some indicators of an outside gas leak?
Opaque cloud rising from the ground
Dirt or debris seen blowing in to air from excavation. This would indicate a high pressure leak as well a a loud roaring sound
At a gas leak in the street can you pull manhole covers?
Sewer manhole covers may be removed on orders of a on scene CHIEF.
Electrical man holes need approval from a on scene chief only when requested by the gas rep on scene.
Before you pull gas rep must check for stray voltage.
DO NOT remove square or rectangle covers or ones in doubt or are smoking or arcing.
When searching for a gas curb valve and at the peck valve it says 5-R-25 what does this mean?
You should start from the left corner of the house and go 5 feet right and 25’ at a right angle towards the curb
On a national grid gas system in the rockaways and you see either the letters EFV or NC what does this mean?
EFV = excess flow valve which will automatically shut down the flow of gas if when it senses an excess gas flow
NC indicates no curb valve
Can you use the MSA Altair gas meter for gases other than natural gas?
It is capable of detecting other combustible gases with some variation of the LEL. So due to this variation it should not be used.
How do you zero out he Altair gas meter?
Get to fresh air
Press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds
Press the power button to accept the reset
What are the FDNY action leaves for gas in and out doors?
Indoors 10% of the LEL and outdoor is 20% of the LEL
Low oxygen is set at 19.5 and high is set at 23%. A series of three crosses indicates the oxygen is above 25%
When shutting down a street water shut off how many turns and which way
17 turns counter clockwise
Not till about 12 turns will there be a noticeable decrease in water flow
At wires down you can stretch a line with fog nozzle use distance as a safety factor. How far should you operate this line from downed wires?
At least 25ft
Who confirms power off at a con Ed power station or sub station?
On site utility co personnel
Unless power co rep is on scene do not enter unless human life is in jeopardy.
Where are the identifying letters placed on nozzles and components stamped?
Coupling along the hub adjacent to the coupling lug.
When putting a nozzle out of service where should you forward if for repair?
Repairs and transport unit
The constant pressure feature on the FT-1 fog tip has operating pressure limitations what are they?
When the nozzle pressure is below 70psi the orifice is at its smallest and over 93 psi the baffle will be full open and remand there.
The FT-2 is below 65 or excess of 105
What engine co is responsible to bring the high rise nozzle to the ICP?
4 th due. Every 10-77 will have at least 1 high rise equipped engine on scene
When should the removable tip of the high rise nozzle be checked?
Weekly during MUD and before use.
HRN is 8’ long with a 68 degree 2 foot bend and a T shaped handle
A spotter should be place to observe
2 engine co will be needed to put it in to operating equipped with all regular tools plus FE tools
Tec services issues replacement HRN
What is the range of the multiversal?
90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below horizontal
Safety pin prevents lowering below 35 degrees
No operation below horizontal is permitted unless mounted to the rig
180 degrees traversed horizontally
Stacked tips for the multiversal are? And what are the pressures?
10-75 1 1/4 tip 100 psi 1 1/2 tip 70 psi 2 tip 50 psi
Two supply lines are recommended either way hose should be 15 feet straight back
Flats on spikes are not to exceed 1/16”
Max pressure is 200 psi
8800 combustible gas detector can detect a gas source as little as how many ppm
5
Initial charging is 24 hours and subsequent recharges are 12-16 hrs
Return broken one to MSU
4 hours of Cont use 30 sec warm up
In the inline pumping evolution the officer called for water what take priority?
Hooking up the inline supply line
Or supplying booster water
Supplying booster water.
The initial hand line stretch is controlled by the door man in a 5 man or the ECC in a 4 man until relived by the control FF
What size main must a hydrant be on for in line pumping?
6” and during water alert shall not be used unless absolutely necessary
No more than 6 lengths used from hydrant to pumper and generally no more the 3 lengths to be back stretched by hand
Can you use 2 1/2 hose to relay water?
Only when absolute necessary
Using the back step buzzer do in line pumping
1 buzzer tone- emergency stop
2 - hose ff in position, pumper to proceed
3- area to rear of pumper is clear for backing up
What hydrant connection should be used by the supply pumper in a relay?
10’ or 35’ connection
Supply the 3 1-2 hose to the pump panel side of the operating pump
Both pumpers must remain in the volume position
Only exception is when the operating pumper needs to over come head pressure at a stand pipe then he operates in the pressure position
What are the Siamese colors?
Standpipe red Auto sprinkler green No auto sprinkler aluminum Combo Yellow The PRD device must be removed when supply a standpipe from a lower floor outlet. But if you can't get it off you can still connect a hand line to it
If a HMTU has four Tech II firefighters and a detail is required to supply the fifth firefighter, the order of preference for such detail is:
- An HMTU with greater than 5 (Five) firefighters. 2. Haz-Mat Co. 1 with greater then 7 (Seven) firefighters. 3. A Squad company with greater than 5 (Five) firefighters. 4. A Tech I firefighter, from a SOC Support Ladder Company with greater than five firefighters. 5. A Decon Engine and/or CPC Ladder trained firefighter with greater than five firefighters. 6. An experienced firefighter (greater than five years seniority), from any unit with surplus staffing.
The Haz-Mat Battalion shall equalize staffing within the command with the objective of having at least four Tech II firefighters in each HMTU.
B) If a HMTU has less than four Tech II firefighters and a detail(s) is required to staff the HMTU to a minimum of four Tech II firefighters, the order of preference for such detail(s) is:
- An HMTU with greater than 4 (Four) firefighters. 2. Haz-Mat Co. 1 with greater then 7 (Seven) firefighters. 3. A Squad Company with greater than 5 (Five) firefighters.
If no surplus exists, overtime will be authorized to obtain the necessary level for each HMTU.
If members are detailed to a quarters within ???? mile, or approximately ???? blocks, of their assigned quarters, walking is considered an acceptable method of traveling to the detailed quarters.
1 mile 20 blocks
Members who are detailed to another quarters more than one mile from their assigned quarters DO NOT HAVE THE OPTION OF WALKING. Such members may use public transportation or, as always, members have the option of using their private vehicles if they so choose.
When the Citywide staffing is below C level, OSA shall arrange for additional details of the FF’s from?
Rebreather 2 (if staffed) and the 5th FF from the four HMTU’s, in that order.
Units with only an officer and a chauffeur shall be placed OOS, however this unit, while still staffed with only a chauffeur and an officer, shall respond to?
any verbal alarms received while in quarters.
These members may be detailed to fill vacancies occurring during the remainder of the tour.
When an officer on duty receives a complaint from any source with condition involving POSSIBLE violation of the law shall inspect when?
Cause a prompt inspection.
when notified of structural or occupancy hazards dangerous to life or property, cause an immediate inspection
Chief and Company Officers shall cause frequent inspections of buildings or occupancies, excluding living quarters, wherein it is suspected fireworks are being illegally stored or sold
. Where such fireworks are discovered, a summons shall be served, the Bureau of Fire Investigation notified and the Police Department called to the scene for confiscation and disposal. A small quantity shall be retained by the company officer for evidence. Receipts shall be obtained from the police official called to the scene.
If a member is arrested or issued a desk appearance what should that member do?
Shall inform the officer on duty
On the next tour the MEMBER shall compleat the arrest member report BP 66 and forwarded to personnel
Officer on duty must make immediate notification to bits deputy and battalion
Hydrants with drain plugs should be marked with what on the hydrant card and maps?
“P”
All hydrants low pressure should be inspected twice a year.
What are the colors of the hydrant disks and there use?
White OOS hydrants 41/2 and 21/2 and OOS Aux fire Siamese 3”
Yellow 2 sizes for a frozen hydrant
Blue is 3” for Siamese of a aux fire protection system indicates system is not functioning as fully auto system and may a portion of it work
Company number and disk number painted in black on one side
Hydrants found unserviceable need to have a disk put on it immediately and a report forwarded to the deputy. Who is responsible to fill this out?
The officer who orders the disk placed
After an officer has been notified that a disk has been placed on a hydrant in his admin district he must cause a prompt insp to check the condition
And after notification a hydrant is fixed he must cause a prompt inspection to check and remove disk
If a hydrant card is filled up a second card is started and put in front of the old ones. How many cards do you need to keep?
When a third card is stated the oldest one gets discarded. The are filled out chronological.
Cards shall be take out on inspection and filled out after each is checked. Letter “S” indicated a single hydrant use terms 2 way 3 way 4 way to indicate other types
While inspecting fire protection equipment on bridges a tunnels can you respond to alarms and who is in charge?
Units should not unless otherwise directed by dispatch.
Direct supervision of a deputy chief
If a aluminum ladder is exposed to excessive heat it may effect it’s load capacity even though the medal shows no signs of damage but may show discoloration. If this should happen who should be notified?
Tec services for portable ladders
Where should the numerical length on the portable ladder be marked?
12 in from the end of the ladder
Straight ladders are marked on each end of each rail and extensions at but end only of each rail of the bed ladder and unit designation shall be marked within 18” of each but end same as above
What is the climbing angle for ground ladders?
65-75 degrees
Rules for portable ladder placement for window, roof, against fire escape and along side one on a building wall?
Window- tip level with window
Roof- at least 2’ above roof or parapet
FE- slightly above railing
Along side FE on building wall- 1-3’ above railing
Butt man places left foot center of the bottom rung
Portable ladder facts
Capacities collapsible 300 roof straight and extension 26’ or less 500 and 27 to 35 extension is. 600
Ladder should be secured at tip by first man climbing
Not an always
Lock opposite leg from the way you are leaning
Ladder locks work both fly up and down but we standardize it with the fly up rule
Fire in the cellar ,1st fl or 2nd fl where should portable ladders be placed? Tenements or MD FIRES
Adjacent to and above the fire area
if front FE and overcrowding raise a ladder to the first balcony opposite the drop ladder
Where should a portable ladder be placed when breaking the glass of a window from the ladder?
Upwind and the tip level with or higher then the top of the window
On all portable ladders do not climb higher then the third rung from the top
You shall be recoated 1 a year and if waxed or paraffin is used every 3 mounts and pulleys oiled 1-2 drops once a year
Hydrant facts A white line under the number on the barrel of a hydrant indicates it is on a dead end and is only feed from one direction.
The dresser will provide 10-15% greater discharge then the smith
If a custodian wrench is broken it should be delivered to the division for replacement from tec service
Red air cock hydrants are on mains 30” or greater they are painted red and are an excellent water source, however red satellite water system hydrants are twin hydrants painted red located on large mains are for rapid and adequate water for the satellite water system, ENGINE CO SHOULD AVOID USEING THEM.
Hose facts high pressure hose is 3”hose with 3” butts and has a max working pressure of 600 psi
Each engine should maintain on apparatus as well as in quarters a minimum of 20 13/4 30 21/2 and 10 31/2 of hose.
Hose manufactures name and date of manufacturing is on both ends no less then 4’ from couplings
Coupling manufactures name and date issuance to company on female coupling
Company and registry numbers are on the mail coupling
Bad hose should be sent to tec services
When would the use of a 13/4 hose be inappropriate?
Line is expected to be used from a purely defensive position
Advanced fire on arrival
A large volume of water is required to cool a superheated fire area
Large body of fire in a large uncompartmented area
When the officer can not determine the size or extent of the fire or fire area
Hose facts- load hose from left to right
Engine shall carry no less the. 3- 13/4 and 3-21/2 rolled or folded on rig. Also 1 length of 13/4 with nozzle easily accessible to replace a burst length or short stretch
Hoes test- all hookups are opposite the pump panel. No more then 2 lengths from pumper to gauge. And only 21/2 should be used to supply manifold. No more then 6 lengths to be connected to each outlet on manifold. Place a mark around hose closest to the male end, if movement of 1/8 or more hose is OOS
250 psi shall be maintained for 5 min
How must the hose be secured when stretching up a FE?
With hose straps on alternating floors beginning with the floor below the fire.
You should use the 75’ 3/8” nylon rope to stretch a line when a buildings staircase winds around an elevator shaft. To the roof. Vacants with no stairs. 3rd Line. Ben cids indicates and not stand pipe projects
While stretching hose using a utility rope via stair shaft windows with the stairs wrapping around an elevator what floor should you start using this method?
Third floor and above. If the fire is below the third floor, the ok e is stretched up the stairs.
What size hose can you deem a standpipe system?
Should ALWAYS be supplied with 31/2 hose
Pump discharge pressure for each hose line attached to a standpipe is 100psi plus. 5psi per each floor above ground. Sprinklers should start pumping at 150psi to start
Purple K facts superior extinguishment in combating methanol fires. Handheld extinguisher is 52 lbs and capacity is 27lbs. Tec services for replacement. Checked at the beginning of each tour and thou fly inspected monthly.
Purple K unit. Tec services recharges cylinders. 2 electric reels containing 100’ of 1” hose it is possible to connect 2 lengths together but discharge pressure may be reduced. Purple k should always be used in conjunction with fluoroprotein foam when used on aircraft fuels. Fully deploy all hose from real and it lasted less then 2 min
How much AFFF do u use in a 21/2 gal can?
10 oz of. 3% AFFF concentrate
Do not mix one type of concentrate with another.
Good for 1 year from when you filled and charged it
While utilizing the modified angus foam cannon attached to a satellite who will call for them to start water?
The chief in charge
Stretching a foam hand line facts
Only 13/4 hose can be stretched between the eductor and the foam nozzle max 4 lengths. The eductor must be placed at least 1 length from the pumper supplied with a 21/2. 200 psi at the eductor
Use matching GPM foam nozzle and eductor both should have a 1” white band
Can you apply different type of low X foam at the same time?
Yes
But not low and high X at same time
Also no mixing different kinds for storage
Fluoroprotein facts- it is superior in preventing re-ignition and burn back. It is not suitable for polar solvent fuels ( alcohols ketones ect or pure MTBE.
AFFF spreads rapidly over surface leading to a faster knockdown of the fire than protein base foam.
Has a rapid drainage time.
Fluoropolydol facts- superior for extinguishing hydrocarbon eg gas and fuel oil as well as polar solvents eg alcohol and ketones. It is preferred if entry is going to be made in to a pool of fuel and shall be continuously applied
The premixing of fluoroprotein foam solution can be accomplished by dumping how many cans it to a 500 gal booster tank?
3 5 gal cans and 4 for a 750 gal tank. This should only be done when a eductor cannot be placed in to operation. The pumper used should NOT be connected to a hydrant.
How much foam is available with the first alarm company? How long will it last and how much will it cover?
65 gal good for small spills up to 600 sq ft. 22 min with one line.
Med spills are 600 to 2000 sq ft and large is over 2000
Foam depots and carrier facts
Depots carry 50 gal of each fluoroprotein, alcohol resistant and hi x .
Foam carriers have 5-5 gal alcohol resistant and. 5 hi x. They also carry 1000 gal concentrate in there booster tank.
Satellite unit facts - carry 500 GPM LCN they fit directly on any 21/2 appliances including towerladder. Also carry 32 5 gal cans of hi x.
Foam company drill facts- foam carriers, tender, satellite units and there backups will drill in the fall and spring. Hi ex units will drill at mud or company drill time April and October
Foam carriers, tenders and satellite will drill once a year at bulk oil facility’s drills will be during mud from June 15th to September 15th
What is the shelf life for foam?
10 years for protein base and. 20 years for synthetic base (AFFF and hi x)
Foam facts- all eductors must be flushed for 15 min for cleaning they must be tested weekly at MUD
All units that house foam carriers will conduct monthly drills on the first MUD of the month.
Company quarters facts- check levels of steam boilers after each roll call and maintain 3/4 hight in the sight gauge. Oil circulators semi annually. After the 0900 roll call record the quantity of the diesel and heating fuel tank levels
Privately owned card shall not be stored in quarters unless orders my the commissioner. No telephones shall be I stalled without written approval of the bureau of personnel. No photos of dept building unless approved by the commissioner.
A Officers can arrange school visits directly with the educators as long as the following regulations are followed. 3rd and 4th grade shall have 1 adult for each 15 kids. 5th or above shall have 1 adult for each 30 kids.
Below 3rd shall have 1 adult for each 4 kids. Troops are to be one adult for every 20 kids. Visits shall be no more than 1 hour during the hours of 0900-1700
What is the max numbers of units to participate in a MUD?
Each drill shall include no more than 2 engine and one ladder unless otherwise approved by division commanders
How long is MUD and what time is it conducted?
11/2 hour and conducted between 0630 and 2000 hours. Do not operated PTO ON Ladders during drill for more than 30 min
Who is responsible to chock open entry door at street level of a old law tenement to enable the stretching of hand lines?
First due officer as written in ladder 3
He must find the seat of the fire then search from there.
As written in MDs if a self closing door equipped with a self locking device it is the responsibility of the first member entering the building.
1st due chauffeur position OLT facts- must have a working knowledge of all the first alarm assignments.
Tools as he deems necessary. Aerial LCC shall not operate in a manor that will impede his return to the pedestal.
If 2 nd due is not in service and will not arrive in a reasonable amount of time he shall team up and VES above the fire.
1st due at an OLT and the OV must assist LCC in a removal operation or is unable to descend the FE from the roof at a top floor fire, who may the officer dispatch to perform outside ventilation?
A member of the FE team after they have forced the apartment door.
What officer is responsible for ensuring that the rear and sides of the buildings are checked at a OLT fire?
Second due truck officer
Second LCC is responsible for the front of the building than if not needed here go above the fire with the 2nd OV.
How long is a fire partition rated for?
At least 3 hours 38 building code
Fire walls are at least 4 hours 68 building code
MD construction facts- newer NLT had fire partitions which limit the horizontal fire spread however they only go as high as the ceiling of the too floor, big open cockloft.
In class A NFP between 30 and 40 the wall went to the underside of the roof boards. And after 40 they went to the top of the roof boards.
MD engine facts first two lines up the interior stairs and third line up a FE or window. 1st line can be used in the street to protect occupants coming down the fire escape if in danger.
If the second line is not needed on the fire floor it may go above the fire.
Second or third line can be order to the exposers if needed.
Can an engine co operating in an exposure of a OLT operate there line across a shaft?
Yes but you must get permission from the IC as it may drive fire at members advancing from the interior.
Where does the first line go for a fire in the cellar of a OLT?
Top of the interior cellar stairs. This line should not advance down the cellar if there is a outside front or rear entrance, unless the fire is MINOR.
OLT store fire facts- 2nd line should be taken to the entrance hall way and when assured it is not needed it can go above. Charged hose needs to be in place before venting. Especially important not to take plate glass windows without a charged line.
Should stretch a 21/2 for large volume fires
What is the hight of a rear OLT and how far from the front building?
Range from 2 story’s to 5 and are Usually 10-25 feet away from the front building
You may bridge a ladder between buildings for roof access. You may use a out side stream from the front building to a vacant rear.
The most probable point for vertical fire extension in a newer H type NLT will be?
the vertical steel channels (in buildings that have steel frame construction). These columns have no specific location and many are completely hidden. Any boxed out area is there for a purpose and if involved in fire must be opened up and examined.
Any time fire enters a vertical void, the top and bottom must be checked for extension.
The Safety Team shall normally be made up of the ——– and ——— firefighters of the second arriving engine?
Backup and control
Safety team-
One 4 Firefighter Engine on Scene:
Based on the officer’s size up the following options can be considered:
1) The officer and one firefighter enter the IDLH for search without line advancement while two firefighters compose the Safety Team.
2) Take a defensive position based on conditions encountered.
One 5 Firefighter Engine on Scene:
The Safety Team is composed of the Control firefighter and the Door firefighter.
One Ladder on Scene:
1) 5 FF Ladder-The Safety Team is composed of the LCC firefighter and the OV firefighter.
2) 4 FF Ladder- The Safety Team is composed of the LCC firefighter and outside firefighter designated by the officer.
One Engine and One Ladder on Scene:
1) 5 FF Ladder-The Safety Team is composed of the Control firefighter and the LCC firefighter.
2) 4 FF Ladder- The Safety Team is composed of the Control firefighter and the LCC firefighter.
While converting a members SCBA in to a harness how what order do you put the rappel hook trough the shoulder straps?
Start with the left strap first then the right. The rescuer is moving the hook from his right to the left.
What is the spects on the nylon tubular webbing?
Inspected monthly and after each use. Cleaned with mild soap and water.
1” webbing in 20’ lengths. Breaking strength 4000lbs. Knotted breaking strength 3000lbs
Must have a water knot
Used to drag only no vertical lifts.
Rt 2 to tool room
On a sig 10-66 and there is now chief officer available initially to be the fast group supervisor who may temporarily be assigned this task?
A SOC unit office
At a sig 10-66 you as the street coordinator will be assigned to who in the ICS MAP?
Logistics
What are the two primary ways to remove passengers from a stuck elevator?
Note you don’t need power off for primary removal
Check the electrical contacts. Ask the passengers to deactivate the emergency stop button.
Firemen service and this will over ride the emergency stop button
When removing passengers from a stalled elevator between floors how should you remove them?
Up and out and if they are removed from lower landing the shaft opening must be protected.
The power must be shut off
Elevator passenger removal facts- members operating in a shaft are to be secured with a life rope. Shall not normally be permitted in the shaft below the car. If so power off
In older elevators if break is in doubt you can put heavy timber or a tool between the spokes of the hoist drum. In newer ones this is dangerous and should not be done.
When is the only time a member may turn the power back on to an elevator?
If the elevator has a two speed system have passengers deactivate the emergency stop button and have members turn off power and put it back on right away this may work.
Note you can restore the power to a elevator if if is used as a rescue car.
Emergency elevator removal facts- max two FF on roof of a car. Always remain in physical contact with persons being removed and they must be secured do a life saving rope
Side exit door latch is by hand on the shaft side. Members and passengers need to be secured with a lifesaving rope when crossing to rescue car.
What is the preferred method to force entry in a elevator door.
Maxi force air bags. It is less likely to push the door off its hinges. Place bags as high as possible to apply force on the linkage.
When using just hand tools force the door above the stuck car and use the hook to disengage door below.
What is the size of a elevator jump pit and a walk in pit?
4-6’. And 6-10’.
Jump pit use a ladder to enter and walk in pit have doors and not required to have a interlocking switch
If life is in danger in a walk in you may enter without power removed by opening hoist way door on shaft
As soon as the doors close on a elevator in fireman service and you select your floor as the car starts to go up what must you do as soon a the car starts to move?
Press the call cancel button and the car must stop and open on the next landing. If it does not immediately select the next safe floor press door open a leave car and notify the OIC that care is OOS
Member operating an elevator in fireman service at a operation should be equipped with what?
Handie talkey and forcible entry tools. It is recommended to hit the call cancel button when entering a car is firemen service to clear any floors previously selected.
When in firemen service when is the emergency stop inoperative?
In phase 1. It is operable in phase 2 inside car
Fireman service facts- do not use an elevator in a bank which serves the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within five floors of the fire floor. Select a floor at least 2 floors bellow or two floors below the lower level of a access stair I the fire area, whichever is lowest
No more than six members. Stop every 5 floors at lobby and every stop look up with light for smoke. Look at the you are here sigh at the first and last stops.
Suspended scaffold facts. No member shall ever go out on an unoccupied scaffold. In a stalled scaffold and no window to contact them lower a handie talkie. Ask them ther physical and mental state, if they know the cause, and if a coworker is in side.
When on the roof never restore power without permission from below. Window removal is used as a last resort. Allow over heated motor to cool for 15 min.
Roof rope rescue is a last resort.
What is the oil to gas mix for the partner saw?
11/2 small containers (4.8oz) to be mixed with one gal of gas. Adjust the belts and inspect weekly at MUD. And after each use.
Partner saw facts. Once the saw starts disengage the the trigger lock and let run for 10-20 sec then slowly bring up rpm for 10-20 sec more. Major repairs return to tec services
Return carbide tip to tec services when 8 or more tips are worn or broken. Other two return if nicked badly or cracked, hole out of round or 8” or less worn
Partner saw operation facts. One slap stop cut. Two slap cut. Three slaps shut down saw. 20’ radius circle of danger. Only office, operator, and guide man may come in.
Always where PPE even when testing saw. The saw shall be used in the vertical position only on the direct order and or under the supervision of an officer.
What maintenance can be done to the partner series 1200?
Change spark plug. Change blade. Refuel. Change and adjust belt. Clean external parts of the saw. Change the air filter.
Average field of view of a TIC is approximately 50 degrees. Focal point is 3 feet from camera lens. Objects within 3 feet will be blurry. They are not intrinsically safe.
Tec services for replacement
Rebar cutter can cut wrought iron fence up to what diameter? And what shouldn’t you cut with this tool?
5/8. Case hardened steel rods or locks.
Do not replenish hydraulic oil when warm. Will not work well below 32f. Fully charged battery will last aprox 40 cuts. Checked weekly. Battery checked evrery tour. Tec services. Change oil every 6 months jan and jul 1. Tool room for oil.
PPE is inspected semi annual dates are April 15 to June 15 and September/October. Done by a b/c.
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Shafts can be between building or with in one apartment. Dumbwaiter shafts can serve more than one apartment and can have lateral spread as well. Fire extending in a to a shaft in the basement you must check all floors above.
Operations reman the same in shaft fires as apartment fires with a few exception. Variations to this is fire in a vacant exposing and occupied. Shaft fire between two vacant. Fire originated at the bottom of the shaft.
If smoke is issuing from a cornice on an OLT on arrival what are you to check?
Open a ceiling on the top floor to check for fire in the cock loft. Under no conditions should the cornice be opened for smoke.
A rapidly rising Column of smoke with particles or embers ascending to higher levels visible over the roof of a OLT usually is a indication of a open shaft fire, what is a indication of a fire near the roof, top floor or cock loft?
Large quantities of black smoke (burning tar) observed over the roof.
If you are operating above the fire in an OLT and you do not have an area of refuge and the kind on the fire floor is at the door ready to advance what must you do?
You must immediately return to the fire floor, before the door to the fire are is opened. You must to delay the start of for extinguishment.
Can you use more than one attack stairway in a HRDPMD?
Yes. All extinguishing efforts shall proceed initially from the one attack stair. If a second is required is should not be the evacuation. The attack stairwell must be announce the attack stair to all members on scene as well as the dispatcher.
HRFPMD- facts. Prior to designation of the attack stair all members must access fire floor from the same stairway. A priority when performing BI should be to verify if scissor stairs are labeled correctly.
Horizontal venting of the fire apartment should be limited and controlled by the first due truck boss. All other venting is controlled by the IC. IC should confirm all HVAC be shut down prior to operation.
Who will recall all elevators to the lobby in a HRDPMD?
First due truck shall recall the elevators whether or not they will be used. Second due truck shall ensure all elevators are recalled and searched.
HRDPMD engine facts. The office must announce via handie-talkie when initial hose line is to commence. 2nd due engine officer brings the post radio. 2nd due ensure the Siamese is supplied.
CFR engine should bring EMS bags and FE tools to IC and stand by with the fast truck.
Is the 4th due engine always responsible to get the hi rise nozzle? HRDPMD
No if the 4 engine assigned to the 10-77 all do not have a HRN the dispatcher will special call one and the IC will determine who will put it in to operation.
HRDPMD ladder facts- search rope should be brought.
If the door is left open and it is not determined that it is wind impacted the the office and one member is to proceed to the door to control it, other member stays at stair door and controls it.
If fire is not wind impacted then the truck can go in a search. One member will stay inside or outside fire apartment door for guidance. OV shall operate elevator if no out side operations are need till the IC provides relief.
HRDPMD facts. Second ladder is responsible for controlling venting on the fire floor other than the fire apartment on the orders of the IC. They should initiate a search of the attack stair for 5 floors above the fire.
LCC use the evacuation stair to get to the roof. Second OV and no outside operations will man an elevator. If service elevator remote to fire he can use this as long as the IC is notified.
The 6th due truck at a 10-77 is the vent support group. What stairwell is the first consideration when ordered by the IC to pressurize?
Attack. Priority order for use of the fans will be attack, evacuation then public hallway.
At a HRDPMD who can the IC assign to assist in and or record the info of calls coming from occupants on floors above?
3rd or 4th due ECC
Fire sector is the fire floor and the floor above.
The search and evacuation group is responsible for all floors stairwells and hallways above the fire sector.
In many instances an Eng. co may be assigned to ser h upper floors.
Who shall supply the standpipe at a HRDPMD?
1st ECC shall connect a 31/2 line to stand pipe and 2nd ECC must assist a second line shall be stretched if more than 1 line is in operation. Or if system is not receiving enough volume or pressure.
What psi does an ECC supply a standpipe?
100psi plus 5 psi for every floor above street level.
When ordered by the IC who will vent the attack stairway in a LRFPMD?
1st and 2nd roof FF
If two stairs at present take the evacuation stairway.
If only one stairs he can go up if no IDLH or teamed up with another member either way the fire door must be controlled
In a HRFPMD when can you stretch from a stand pipe from the same floor as the fire?
If a fire below grade is controlled by sprinklers and connecting to a standpipe would not expose our members to an IDLH an engine officer can , with sound judgement use the stand pipe and notify the IC.
In a LRFPMD the OV and LCC team up. What would be a reason the LCC will be delayed in teaming up with the OV?
An isolated building with only one interior stairs he will have to provide access to the roof for the roof FF. The IC may initiate the tactics until joined by the LCC
What is the only difference between the tool assignment for the 1st due inside team of a HRFPMD and a LRFPMD?
Search rope is not carried in a LRFPMD and it states else ware that if long hallways are encountered consider bringing it.
When wind has impacted the fire and a alternate strategy has been successful the 1st due officer and one member of the FE team will go and locate and control the door. Where will the other member go?
At the attack stair door on the hallway side to ensure door closed and as a beacon to assist if they need to get out. The engine office maintains this door on the other side.
When the door has been controlled at a wind impacted fire on orders of the IC won who will enter apartment first?
Engine co first. Prior to entering the apartment the engine officer shall contact the roof FF or other members above to get description of apartment and where main body of fire is.
When the windows are intact at a wind impacted fire a TIC may be used from street to determine what?
What window the fire is in so a KO curtain can be place over it.
If a apartment fire is wind impacted when is the only time the ladder will go in ahead of the line?
When size up indicates there is a wind condition and the apartment door is closed and window failure has not occurred. WCD in position and possible a KO curtain over an intact window. Officer and one member go in and search for fire other stays inside the door.
according to TB FE where do the recommend you put the fork end of the halligan when starting to force a inward opening door?
6” above or below the lock with the bevel side of the fork next to the door and canted towards the floor or ceiling
Where do you cut a American lock series 2000 (hockey puck)?
2/3 of the distance up from the keyway.
While searching the floor above the fire and there is a indication of a delay in putting water on a UNCONTROLLED fire all members above should seek refuge by going where?
Return to the fire floor or floor below.
KO curtain facts. 26.5 lbs. 8x6. 3/8 x15 ft rope one on each corner. Check weekly at mud. After use at a job it will be turned over to the safety bat the. To R and D. They will determine the serviceability.
The officer of the confiscated KO curtain must forward through the chain a report to the chief of ops with a copy to the chief of the academy
Who do you contact to get a replacement KO curtain?
Admin division
Who can deploy the window blanket?
Any unit for the blanket a spotter must be in place.
Can be deployed from 2 floors above.
If the rabbit tool develops a leak where do you return it to?
Repairs and transportation unit
The hydra ram will extend 3/4 of an inch per stroke max opining is 4”. Unlike the rabbit tool it can be used on a car and outward opening doors.
When should you test the positive pressure fans?
Daily at the start of the 9x. And at MUD run at full throttle for 5mi
Tec services for repair
Buckeye pipeline facts. 2 12” pipes on carries gas and other kerosene base aviation fuel. Main valves are turned 42 full turns clock wise except LIC terminal require 24 full turns.
If a unit special called to a 9000 box and does not have cards and wrenches shall respond to the neatest quarters equipped with the tools and get the equipment from the house watch area.
Buckeye pipe facts. Extra keys shall be secured in a visible place near the HW. And card in a visible place at the HW desk. Extra foam shall be kept with keys. Engine company’s responding to a 2nd alarm shall put additional cans of foam on rig. If out do not return to get more foam.
Units performing isolation duty shall announce there 10-84 and inform dispatch as soon as isolation Duties are complete. Dept apparatus should not be closer than 600’ from leak. If operating in bay ridge or other area near the tracks position a member on each side 1000’ from incident as a flag man.
Buckeye pipe line facts. Familiarization and division drills march/April and sep/oct. Borough drills oct/nov. during a borough drill is the only time you shut the valves.
MUD may be used for familiarization drills and division drills.
Iroquois pipeline facts. Automatic valves have manual shut off capabilities but will only be operated by con Ed Iroquois qualified personnel. There are manual valves that require 213 full turns. Rescue 3 has a extra wrench.
There is a wrench to close this manual valve just inside the entrance gate with a sign. Expect in the immediate threat to life or property no valve should be operated with approval of the IC with con Ed Iroquois personnel.
Iroquois pipe line facts. High pressure is found in this pipe and gas is lighter than air so units should let gas disperse in the air. Use of fog lines to help disperse should NOT be use as this might hinder that.
IC should squad or soc support ladders to patrol for a leak but if not available they can use other units. Familiarization drill is oct/nov. borough drill April/may. Do not operate valve at drill with out prior consultation with con Ed and only partial closer is made never close valve full.
In Staten island When are the brush units staffed independently?
Spring and fall 9x6 tours from mar 17th to April 30th and oct 17 to nov 30th. Dates may vary with wether conditions. All other units can be staffed if need by the chief of dept or chief of ops and approval of the commissioner.
All engine co assigned to Staten Island shall carry 2 Indian pumps, 4 fire brooms and 1” forestry hose and others assigned to relocate or 2nd alarms will have 2 Indian pumps and 4 brooms. All ladders assigned to SI will have 4 pumps and 4 brooms.
When a BFU is independently staffed the officer working is responsible for fire record journal and NYFIRS entries. BFU do not have MDTs.
BFUs shall perform patrol in specific areas as designated. When must this be done?
Two patrols daily, between the hours of 1030 and 1130 and again between 1530 and 1630. If a engine with a assigned BFU goes OOS the BC may use members to put the BFU in service.
Brush fires are sometimes over a large area and require units to respond to the ICP. Can a unit self-commit?
Only if a structure is exposed
Tactics at brush fires. Protect exposers. Should be mobile avoid hooking up to hydrants unless to protect exposers. Wet down ahead of fire. Avoid attacking from the front only to protect life.
Water curtain is generally ineffective, apply water directly onto exposers. The air recon helicopter can be ordered up by the IC or automatically for any doubtful 3rd alarm. It can be used for different things like dropping water foreground strategy ect but the PRIMARY use is air recon.
If the air recon helicopter is to be refuels during a large brush fire they might do it at a forward refueling site closer to the fire than Floyd Bennett who must be special called to this point?
A foam carrier and a purple K unit with the associated engine co. The Bambi bucket is 150 gal
When preparing for a storm and you where issued a dewatering pump when should you place pump on the rig before the storm?
48 prior to the prediction of landfall. Maintain full tanks.
During a big storm you are assigned to a dispersal what are you responsibility as far as paper work.
Keep records of all activities while away from qtrs. upon return complete reports are to be prepared.
When driving apparatus through standing water what is the max depth you can cross?
18”. And it should only be done cautiously. Risk vs reward.
What equipment must be placed on your apparatus during phase a and b winter ops?
Ladder and engine.
At least 6 21/2 hose rolled or folded. 2 shovels. Salt and or sand. Recovery straps. Tire chance and spare links and tool. Specialized hydrant set up. Reserve app as well.
Winter ops only the first engine and ladder should enter the block with poor street conditions, unless proper placement is assured and the fire dictates. How goes in the block first if the building is 3 stories or less?
The engine and the ladder Carries portables. If it is higher than 3 ladder goes first. And engine hand stretches. A line can be stretched right from the hydrant if you can’t get the rig close.
Reserve pumper and ladder facts. ECC and LCC can be school trained or company trained. They shall not be used for spare rigs except extraordinary circumstance. You will be acting whatever company you are established In. E-506 acting E-225
A third riding list should be kept at the HW desk of the company you are working out of. They shall be used at MUD once a month. Officer in charge of a apparatus shall report all lost tool forms and notifications
Cell site facts. Antennas may not extend higher than 6 feet above the roof. Special call extra engine and truck for fires involving the cell site.
Insure a TL is on the initial alarm for fires in these buildings. Use portable dry cem at small fires.
When can a ladder or marine co get CFR pay?
Operation of defibrillation equipment
CPR
Stabilization of spine.
Patient assessment.
Shipping documents found in transpiration vehicle are called what? For trucks, railcars, ships, and airplanes?
Trucks bill of lading. Railcars waybill. Ships cargo manifest. Planes air bill.
What color tape is used for the control zone?
Exclusion zone/hot zone- red tape.
Contamination reduction zone/ warm zone yellow tape.
Support zone/Cold zone is on the other side of the yellow tape.
Where is the safe refuge area SAG?
In the contamination reduction zone/warm zone. As well as the contamination reduction corridor.
Where is the safe refuge area located?
Where is the casualty collection point located?
Safe is in the contamination reduction zone (warm) for people removed before decon.
Casualty is in the support zone (cold). For medical people to triage and treat deconed victims.
As the first arriving alarm units arrive at a hazmat incident who is responsible for setting up physical barriers (red tape) for the initial exclusion zone?
Second arriving ladder team 2. Remain out side and deny access to area. Team 1 assist first ladder with site assessment and back up.
What are the first due ladder responsibilities at a hazmat incident?
Team 1 identify occupancy and location up wind. Container shape and size. Visible markings. MSDS. And placards. Report and stand by.
Team 2. Back up team 1. look up Info in guide book and research numbers.
What are the responsibilities of the first engine at a hazmat incident?
Establish a weather source. Line should be stretched but not put in to operation until ordered by the IC. Remain as a unit and PERFORM CFR IF NECESSARY.
What is the second due engine responsible for at a hazmat Incident?
Assist the second ladder with controlling site access. Remain as one unit unless ordered by the IC to split up to do duties like helping the first engine stretch. CFR IF NECESSARY
Third due engine responsibilities at a hazmat incident?
CFR.
If first or second due is already doing CFR they should be assigned to water supply and decon or site control as needed.
If first arriving units are cpc or soc ladder can they perform hazmat duties?
No. Not until additional units arrive to control the Scene and ambulatory victims.
Manifestation of a Biological incidents is not immediate however chemical will be immediate. However There are biological toxins that present immediate symptoms that mimic exposure to a chemical agent what are they?
Ricin and mycotoxin.
We currently have no devices to detect bio agents instantaneous or in real time.
Bio toxins by weight are 1000s of times more lethal then chemical nerve agents.
Bio hazard facts. Delivered in liquid and dried form. Liquid is opaque but vary in color thicker then water but not as thick a syrup. Dried also varies in color. Weponized anthrax may appear gray or brown.
Liquid are easier to produce but more dif to disseminate. Because it is less stable then dry.
Establish an initial exclusion zone of 300ft in all directions and reevaluate periodically
If a bio release is indoors what should you do as a first responder?
Evacuate the immediate area and seal off area by closing doors and windows and using plastic to cover any openings avoid entry for a min time of 30 min to 1 hour. Protection from secondary devices is top priority before setting up the command post and staging area.
What is the most important rule while parking the fire truck on AFID?
Never double park. Never use emergency lights when parking. Use all other necessary lights in low vis and low light. No parking in bus stops. Parking at a hydrant is ok if necessary. Officer shall select parking spot.
How are newly poured floors shored up in a new construction building?
4x4 placed every 4 feet on center extending from the floor to the under side of. 3/4 or 5/8 plywood.
What floor is the heaviest fire load in a concrete building new construction with wood forms and supports?
Usually The floor that is 2 levels below the most recently poured floor that will store the forms for the next pours floor.
Unless you know exactly when a floor has been poured in a new concrete building units have to assume they have been poured within the prior 24 hours unless told by who?
Responsible person on the job site such as construction engineer, building super or concrete Forman.
After the floor has been striped of it original shoring it is still in the curing stage and must be restored how? And for how many floor?
One 4x4 places every 8 feet will usually be found on at least eight floors below the most recently poured floor.
When can you take remainder of the tour?
Injury only not sick.
What injury class must you notify the med officer via FDOC?
ALL. Injures. Also all bio exposures and also non bio exposures with symptoms. Only on you don’t need to contact him is non bio with no symptoms.
All bio and non bio with symptoms need to fill exposer and injury report.
A minor injury does not grant remainder or med leave. What are some minor injuries?
Small abrasions. First degree burns. Mild conjunctivitis. Minor contusions. Foreign body in eye already removed. Lacerations not requiring sutures. Minor strains and sprains no swelling.
What are not classified minor injures?
Burns other than first degree. Chest pain. Sprains or strains with swelling or discoloration. Any injury resulting in fainting black out or loss of memory. Shortness of breath.
When filling out an injury/exposure report where do you find the FDID?
16 digit number on lower left side of the response ticket. If it occurred on a non response put all 9s In the spaces.
Do you need to record in CIRS if a member gets food poisoning or the flu or and other illnesses not related to an exposer while on duty?
No but he must notify the med officer.
How much time do you have to submit an injury/exposure report?
No later than 7 days from the date of the injury/exposure with or without the members signature and or narrative. Bio exposures must be entered IMMEDIATELY
When does the officer on duty need to complete a multiple injury report?
3 or more member suffer injures at the same incident resulting in medical leave that tour.
A ladder assigned to remove window bars should ensure at least what bars are removed?
At least One on the fire floor and one on the floor above with a portable tower or aerial ladder to them. And they also need to communicate to all unit of the location of these windows.
When using a carbon dioxide extinguisher on a parcel post, medium letter and small letter mail box what is the short blast to waiting time ratio?
3 short blast and a 2 min waiting time.
When unfolded how wide is the plastic on a 100lb roll of salvage plastic?
9’. And 54” when folded.
Never push water down.
A SAL-2 form is filled out by ladder office and files in the unit.
While using a ladder for a high point at a confined space what are the weight limitations of each ladder?
At least 800 lbs for a TL. Compared to only 250 lbs for an aerial. All members removed from turn table and engine shut down.
While flooding an incinerator when should you shut the auxiliary or fuel burner?
If possible before flooding.
If you use a hook to free a blockage between the incinerator and the first floor the gas must be shut first.
Where should an engine co stand fast while the truck looks for the blockage at a incinerator fire?
In the lobby and may send members to help the truck. However generally the officer and at least 2 FF shall remain in the lobby.
In new contrition how far apart can the sprinkler heads be in a compactor chute?
No more than 2 story’s apart for the entire chute. FDNY does not replace sprinkler heads.
A fire out side the compactor is a basement fire 10-75
What are the ladder positions at an incinerator fire? And a compactor fire?
Incinerator FE team and OV I side building to locate blockage. Roof to roof to vent and check arrester. Chauffeur to the incinerator room.
Compactor FE team to compactor room. And must shut off compactor. May use it to help clear compactor. OV accesses chute with engine and checks for extension.
When placing an aerial ladder to a building how far from the building should you set up for a good climbing angle?
25-35’ from the building. Recommended distance from tip to objective is 2-6”. Use 2” when using ladder for rescue as your weight is put it will lean and stabilize.
What are the ladder placement rules for portable and aerial ladders?
Portable. Tip level with window sill. Tip at least 2 feet above. Tip places 1-3 feet above railing when placed along side a FE. And tip slightly above railing when agents FE. AERIAL… Tip 2-6” from window. 1-3’ alone side FE 2” out. Tip is at least 5 feet above point where ladder come in contact with roof.
At a collapse operation where should the first and second engine position? As well as the third and fourth?
1st and 2nd should take separate hydrants outside the block on separate mains. 3rd and 4th should take similar positions at the rear of the structure. 2 second alarm engine should be at each end of the block and remain in the cab of the rig for movement.
What is the order of responsibility for first arriving engine company at a collapse?
- Extinguish fire in affected building and surrounding debris. 2. Protect exposures. 3. Extinguish vehicles. 4. If no fire charge a line drop a line for a TL. If terrorist event shield member with rigs or something substantial to protect from secondary explosions.
Can the first due truck at a collapse be split up?
Yes. They do scene survey. Hazard assessment. Remove surface victims. Question survivors. Preliminary void search. VISUALLY Searh DO NOT cut lift or remove load bearing members CALL AND LISTEN
Who ensures a 3 1/2” line is stretched to supply a TL at a collapse?
2nd due engine. They can do CFR if necessary other wise it’s the 3rd and subsequent engines. The 3rd And subsequent may also be assist in removing lightly buried victims.
Who is responsible to ensure the dispatcher notified the utility’s company’s at a collapse?
Second truck. Assist with life saving if necessary. But the major priority is controlling the utility’s. 3rd and subsequent trucks will search line of site voids. Assist with it utility’s. debris removal. Cut shoring. Assist with victim removal.
What are the 3 different horn sounds for communication at a collapse?
Cease ops/all quiet. 1 long blast 3 seconds.
Evacuate area. 3 short blast 1 sec each.
Resume ops. 1 long and 1 short.
What are the 5 stages of a collapse rescue operation?
- Recon. 2. Accounting for and removing surface victims. 3. Search voids. 4. Selected debris and tunneling. 5. General debris removal.
What collapse is it the simplest to locate victims?
Pancake because the victims are not likely to be thrown. Individual voids are the hardest to find cause they are random.
Chemical attract in a subway facts.
Nerve agents. Fruit odor
Out ward signs of exposure. Sludgem convulsions respiratory distress.
Blister agents. Garlic odor. Mustard signs and symptoms do not appear for several hours. Lewisite app immediately.
Blood agents. Burnt almonds odor. Gasping for air and convulsions.
Choking agents. Chlorine or grass odor. Gasping for air. Eye irritation.
Chemical attack in a subway facts.
Protection from a secondary device is top priority before establishing a command post.
Members in bunker gear should not proceed in the exclusion zone any further than the farthest live victim when performing hazard assessment or rescue of ambulatory victims.
Chemical attack in a subway facts. First truck splits In to two teams. 1. Evac and haz assessment. 2. Back up. Member DO NOT enter subway where visible person are unresponsive. LCC placement and controlling site access and communication link.
Second truck. Remains out side hot zone. Establish initial warm zone and establish a contam red corridor.
Team 1. Evac and gross decon.
Team 2. Site access control. LCC will pos rig out side contaminated zone assist teams as necessary.
Chemical attack in a subway facts.
First engine. Stage up wind and out of potential sources of contamination. But near enough to begin gross decon. Establish water source. Remain out side
2nd and third stage at the different entrance and operate independently to provide decon quickly. Also be Ready for CFR.
Who may perform NST. noxious stimulus triage?
Any CPC level trained and above.
If you discover a home made lab used for drug or bomb making what should you do and who do you call?
Immediately stop do not touch anything retrace your steps and back out. Notify batt and deputy. Request hazmat NYPD and BFI.
Member shall not handle or move any firearms amo or incendiary device.
What is the distance for cell use and HT around an unexploded device? And distance for post and app radio.
150 and 300 feet
When a explosion has occurred make sure you use plan language with the mixer on so incoming units know of the explosion.
While operating at a post explosion incident should you don you SCBA?
Not unless there are indications of respiratory danger. The reduced vision could become a safety hazard.
Who can order operations while and active shooter is going on?
Staff chief approval.
Radiological ops. FF should assume all three type of ionizing radiation are being emitted from the source. each 5 rem dose requires notification to the IC
5 rem evacuate civilians 10 rem limit for protection of property. 25 rem limit for operations involving safety. 50 rem limit for operations involving safety during a catastrophic event.
where do radioactive placard have to be placed on a carrier?
front, rear and each side.
10x10 diamond
labels are diamond shaped with each side being at least 4 in
Rad 50 facts
take one full min to show a complete reading on the lcd screen on start up. move slow rad takes a full min for a change to be indicated on the lcd. as a safety factor if the rate goes one 1mR/hr it will sound
when operating at a radiological operation the hotline should be established at 2 mR/hr. change battery every 3 months and write it in the journal.
ultraradiac facts
officers shall where his at all times and test and clear at the beginning of each tour. after testing a blinking 9 indicates the test passed and a blinking 0 indicates it failed.
to clear press and hold the dose + cld/test keys
DO NOT use the sleep mode
alarms low 2mR/hr rate and 5 R does
alarms High 50R/hr rate and 12R does
perform weekly mant on ones in compartments.
no unit markings
How big is a cockloft in a taxpayer?
can vary in hight from 4” to over 6’
Unprotected open web truss can fail how long in to a fire?
5 or 10 min
what are the rules for sprinkler protection in a taxpayer? old and new code
old 1938 area exceeding 10,000 sq ft
new 1968 area exceeding 7,500 sq ft
In a taxpayer what position of the roll down gate is the most dangerous position and why?
The open position can cause the lintel over the store front to fail.
When there are numerous stores with roll down gates down it may be difficult to fine a store or a store entrance, what might give you a clue?
Over head signs.
Over head doors in residential installations range in weight from 150-400 pounds larger commercial will have much larger and heavier doors
Where dose the fast truck stage at a hi rise office?
with the fire sector/branch director who is USUALLY on the floor below the fire.
which way is a inverted roof pitched at a taxpayer?
front to rear, front and rear pitched to center, or from front, rear and sides to the center. in most cases the high portion of the cockloft is at the front of the taxpayer.
where do most fires in a taxpayer originate from?
in the rear of the first floor.
generally this is the lowest portion of the cockloft since the pitch of the roof is front to rear this allows fire to rapidly spread fire in the cockloft.
how big is the roof cut in a taxpayer?
8X8 is recommended where possible.
the immediate venting and cutting of an effective size hole on the roof calls for two saws and 4 members.
when must a roof sector supervisor supervise roof operations?
when more than one saw is working on the roof.
the roof sector supervisor can be a BC or a officer.
roof cuts should be made in one operation, they should be lifted in one piece if possible. when cutting is critical a chief should be assigned to the roof
while using a fog nozzle for ventilation how far should they be back from the opening?
4 to 5 feet
At cellar fires it may be necessary to cut holes in the first floor for ventilation. where should these holes be cut?
These cuts should be as near to the window as possible and away from doors and aisles. all such cuts should be covered by a hose line. at times you may have to cut the roof over these holes to vent them if needed.
in a newer taxpayer with a light weight open web steel truss roof what are your duties as the roof man?
You can operate on these roof but ventilation should be limited to removing skylights and scuttles. NO CUTTING
How wide is a trench cut?
3 feet wide. It is not practical to trench a large roof area of a taxpayer where fire has involves a major portion of the cockloft. Emphasis must be placed on ventilation holes
Who can initiate the start of a trench cut in a taxpayer?
the roof sector super (possible co officer). Immediate notification of the IC of the operations is mandatory.
What are the criteria for transmitting alarms at a taxpayer?
2 hand lines operating on an advanced store fire is an extra engine and truck. second alarm for extension to cockloft, adjoining occupancy or advanced fire in the cellar. the need for extra tucks are great and can be special called as needed.
A properly positioned TL at a taxpayer can cover how much frontage?
100 feet. if there is not one assigned initially special call one. When the taxpayer faces more than one strewn consider the need for on on each street.
What is the minimum number of portable ladders placed at a taxpayer?
- One on each side and two in the front on each side of the building. They should also be placed to indicate boundaries of the fire building or the location of division walls within the boundaries of the fire.
Under river rail facts. Tube walls are 2-21/2 ft thick and are 14 and 19 feet wide. Most tubes do not cross from one to the other. All under river rail stand pipes are wet systems. City main fed
Siamese are usually located at the emergency exits. 21/2 outlets located every 200 ft. Section valves are aprox 600 ft apart. Sound power phone jacks at standpipe outlets. Power removal boxes and dry cem are approx 600 ft apart.
Under river rail facts. The standpipe are numbered sequential and can be used to provide approx location of incident. Initial actions for first arriving units should focus on assisting self evacuating passengers.
Victim removal order. Ambulatory victims, non ambulatory victims red tag and yellow tag, victims requiring disentanglement red and yellow tag, than black tag.
When marking a vacant building how shall you do so?
Lime yellow 18x18 square with x in the middle and the lines are 2” wide
Fire in a vacant what method of pumping should be considered and why?
In line pumping to have the engine in front of the building to use the multiversal. If using this method the officer should transmit this over the dept radio as to alert other engine co coming in that they should prepare to augment the water of the initial line.
What is good practice while back stretching at a vacant fire?
If it is evident that more than one line is needed the officer shall order a second line dropped in front before the engine proceeds to the hydrant. This line will be operated by another unit.
When stretching hand lines into an exposure of a vacant building for operations into the fire building what size line should you consider and why?
A 21/2 with solid stream. The additional GPM and reach of the larger line may prove to be an advantage.
What are ladder company operations at a vacant generally devoted to?
To facilitate the engines efforts in getting water on the fire.
Fires in “traditional” private dwellings built of ordinary/wood frame construction are estimated to collapse in how long?
One hour
Fires in “traditional” private dwellings built of ordinary/wood frame construction that do not have a ceiling are estimated to collapse in how long?
20 minutes
When fire enters the structural components of a lightweight constructed Private Dwelling. How long is the estimated collapse time.
Within 5 to 10 minutes.
In any building construction, what is the critical area that is subjected to failure from fire?
The point of connection
Should know this about lightweight construction.
In the absence of increased mass, the strength of a lightweight system is obtained through the interconnection of multiple structural components providing support in compression and tension.
True or False: The primary consideration in “traditional” private dwellings built of ordinary/wood frame construction is early collapse?
False, Primary consideration of an early collapse is with lightweight construction.
If fire has not extended to the structural components of a private dwelling, what is of paramount importance?
positioning the 1st hoseline for early extinguishment or control of contents fire
Areas unsupported by columns with spans greater than 25’ are an indication of what type of construction.
Lightweight
If any member at a fire becomes aware of the presence of lightweight construction, who do they notify?
THe Incident Commander
What is a trussloft?
A trussloft is an enclosed area between floors and ceiling where open truss construction is found; however ceilings may not be present in basement/cellars.
True or False:When a lightweight wood truss peaked roof is exposed to sufficient fire, the trusses and roof decking is not expected to collapse as one complete unit?
False, it should be expected to collapse as one unit
The NYC Building Code requires lightweight constructed spaces between the ceiling and the floor above or the ceiling and roof above to be divided into approximately equal areas of how many square feet?
500sq feet
True or False: Any cantilevered deck/balcony should be considered a serious collapse potential?
True
Metal C joists are subject to?
Twisting
A heavy fire or smoke condition on a floor, with little to no smoke on upper floors may be an indication of what?
Concrete or gypsum floor poured over corrugated steel (Q-decking) supported by C-Joists.
A space joist is also known as what type of truss?
Composite truss
Where is the a potential for backdraft in a lightweight truss building?
In the concealed spaces of the trussloft and attic/cockloft
An uncontrolled moderate fire condition in a lightweight building under construction is what type of fire attack?
Exterior
The presence of smoke pushing at the floor line on the outside of a building may be an indication of what?
A fire in a truss-loft.
