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1
Q

Company Journal is retained for ?

A

20 years

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2
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Journal Entries BY MEMBERS ON HW **shall be written in

A

Blue or Black INK

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3
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Journal entries made by other members not on HW are written in

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RED INK

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4
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Civilian employees making journal entries when entering and leaving

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Red INK in there own handwriting

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5
Q

Building Inspection Journal Flagging Collumn

A

BISP

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6
Q

CHief visit to quarters flagging column

A

CV

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7
Q

Cleaning Maintenance Flagging collumn

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CM

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8
Q

Collision Flagging Collumn

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COLL

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9
Q

Complaints Flagging Collumn

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COM

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10
Q

Diesel Fuel Flagging Collumn

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DF

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11
Q

Discipline flagging collumn

A

DSP

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12
Q

Entires Exammined flagging collumn

A

EE

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13
Q

Exchange information flagging collumn

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EI

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14
Q

Heating Fuel flagging collumn

A

F

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15
Q

Overtime Flagginf collum

A

OT

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16
Q

Property lost flagging collumn

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PR

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17
Q

leaves (starting at other then roll call) journal entry column

A

LV

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18
Q

mask inspection journal entry collumn

A

MSK

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19
Q

messenger journal entry collumn

A

mess

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20
Q

omitted journal entry column

A

OM

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21
Q

repairs mechanic journal entry column

A

RPR

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22
Q

scheduled to report for or relived from duty (special) journal entry collumn

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SP

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23
Q

Surveillance Inspection journal entry column

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SI

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24
Q

visit by non member journal entry column

A

VIS

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25
Q

When should fireman avoid using elevators

A

Fire on 7 floors below (8 is great)

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26
Q

When should you not use an elevator in a bank that services the fire floor

A

If a lower bank of elevators reaches within 5 floors of the fire floor

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27
Q

When is it necessary to use an elevator in a bank which serves the fire floor

A

1) If fireman service is available, use a car with that feature
2) Select a floor atleast 2 floors below fire floor OR 2 floors below the lower level of an access stair in the fire area

WHICHEVER IS LOWEST***

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28
Q

what’s the rule to remember for elevator operations

A

7-5-2

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29
Q

Suffix for CFRD engine

A

C

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30
Q

Suffix for Tech decon task force engine

A

D

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31
Q

Suffix For Fast UNIT

A

F

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32
Q

Suffix for Hazmat Tech Unit

A

H

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33
Q

Suffix for Fire Ice unit

A

I

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34
Q

Suffix for division task force

A

K

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35
Q

Suffix for lobby control unit

A

L

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36
Q

Suffix for high rise nozzle

A

N

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37
Q

suffix for high pressure engine

A

P

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38
Q

Suffix for communications Unit

A

S

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39
Q

Suffix for transport backup unit

A

T

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40
Q

Suffix for water - Ice rescue unit

A

W

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41
Q

suffix for system control unit

A

Y

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42
Q

suffix for CPC unit

A

C

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43
Q

suffix for tech decon task force ladder

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D

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44
Q

Suffix for high rise roof team

A

H

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45
Q

Suffix for division task force

A

K

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46
Q

Suffix for rescue collapse transport

A

R

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47
Q

Suffix for Soc support truck

A

S

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48
Q

suffix for transport backup unit

A

T

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49
Q

Suffix for ventilation support unit

A

V

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50
Q

Suffix for staging area manager

A

P

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51
Q

When should you trial fit chains prior to start of winter season

A

ALWAYS

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52
Q

Can you use strap style chains

A

ONLY FULL CHAINS shall be used

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53
Q

What is the max apparatus speed when chains are on

A

30 MPH

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54
Q

Can you still slide with snow chains

A

Yes

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55
Q

Do you have to remove snow chains when weather conditions improve

A

Chains MUST be removed

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56
Q

When not responding to fires or emergencies and a snow chain snaps what should be done.

A

STOP IMMEDIATELY and have the situation corrected by removing loose or broken links
(bolt cutters)

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57
Q

Where should security decals be fixed on fdny aparatus/ vehicles?

A

the decals shall be fixed adjacent to the drivers side door in an area where it will be noticed when approaching the driver

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58
Q

What shall be done is a apparatus or vehicle does not have a security decal

A

Contact appropriate BOROUGH DISPATCHER and report the number, type, and location of vehicle AFTER requesting a MIXER OFF

personnel shall not approach vehicle

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59
Q

who ensures that all apparatus vehicles have security decals affixed in the right spot?

A

Company Commander

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60
Q

What happens if an apparatus security decal becomes damaged

A

The apparatus shall remain in service while awaiting a replacement decal from FLEET SERVICES

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61
Q

who replaces damaged apparatus security decals

A

Fleet service

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62
Q

Who shall make immediate notice to Fleet Service that an apparatus decal has been damaged

A

Company Officer

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63
Q

What is the Max weight of the vehicle that a recovery strap can be used on

A

shall not exceed 20,000 lbs

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64
Q

Are EMS ambulances and batt. vehicle within weight to use a recovery strap on?

A

yes they are both within 20,000

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65
Q

Can you use vehicle recovery straps on engine or ladder apparatus

A

NO, they both exceed 20,000 lbs

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66
Q

What should the vehicle recovery strap not be used for

A

towing or lifting

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67
Q

When shall a vehicle recovery strap not be used

A

if a vehicle exceeds 20,000 lbs

if the strap is frayed, cut, worn, melted, or abraded

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68
Q

Where can units get replacement vehicle recovery straps

A

Fire Tools and equipment

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69
Q

What can be used as anchors for vehicle recovery straps

A

The frame mounted eye hooks only

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70
Q

What shall you never use for vehicle recovery straps

A

front or rear bumper of apparatus

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71
Q

What is the preferred method for vehicle recovery

A

recovery from The front

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72
Q

What shall be done when using vehicle recovery strap to an ambulance with a patient

A

the patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to strap use

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73
Q

What is the distance for the safety zone when using vehicle recovery straps

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the distance of 35 feet shall be used when operating due to the working length

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74
Q

How shall the administration unit officer enter an immediate entry on CIDS

A

1) Use the ECids app (fax paper copies are no longer accepted) - change cids drop down to IMMEDIATE
2) after submitting Notify the admin BC by PHONE***

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75
Q

When a single building has a multiple address range how shall the CIDs be entered

A

the unit officer must enter using the first and last posted address

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76
Q

(1938 building code) Class 1

A

Fireproof (one word)

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77
Q

(1938 building code) class 2

A

Fire Protected (2 words)

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78
Q

(1938 building code) class 3

A

Non- Fire - Proof (3 words)

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79
Q

(1938 building code) class 4

A

wood frame (four letters)

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80
Q

(1938 building code) class 5

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metal structure (5 letters)

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81
Q

(1938 building code) Class 6

A

Heavy Timber (6 letters)

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82
Q

A fire protected building constructed using metal would be classified how?

A

CL2LW

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83
Q

A non fireproof structure renovated or repaired using ANY TYPE of structural lightweight material would be classified how

A

CL3LW

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84
Q

a brownstone structure renovated using metal c joist would be classified how

A

CL3LW

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85
Q

a wood frame structure constructed using any type of light weight material would be classified how

A

CL4LW

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86
Q

What qualifies as a single unit modified response

A

WELTS

water leaks
ERS no contact (2300-0800)
Lock INS (no report of food on the stove)
Tree down (no wires, buildings, cars affected)
Salvage truck

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87
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What Qualifies as a modified response to all but first do units (everyone else 10-20)

A

3 some

Class 3s
Sprinkler activation (auto,valve,manuel)
Odor gas - fumes etc (other than smoke)
manhole emer. (not fire)
Electrical emer. (not fire)
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88
Q

What type of response is BARS

A

1st due engine emergency mode (single engine response)

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89
Q

What type of response is Class E

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first due engine or ladder emergency mode

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90
Q

what type of response is class J (0700-1900)

A

first due engine or ladder emergency mode

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91
Q

what type of response is class j (1900-0700)

A

First due units in emergency mode

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92
Q

at a class E or J alarm, who enters the building

A

The officer and all members except chauffer

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93
Q

At class E or J alarms what is the tool assignment for ladder companies

A

usual compliance of tools

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94
Q

At class E or J alarms what is the tool assignment for engine companies

A

forceful entry tools in the lobby

no roll up hose required

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95
Q

At a class e or j alarm, when the officer resets the alarm how long shall he wait

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approx 2-3 mins to ensure the alarm holds

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96
Q

at a class e or j alarm, if there is any indication of heat or fire what shall the engine officer do

A

return to the lobby and secure the necessary hose and equipment to operate

elevators recalled

unless an undue delay of additional units, wait in lobby for the arrival of a truck company

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97
Q

at a class e or j alarm, if there is any indication of heat or fire what shall the ladder officer do

A

the ladder unit need not return to the lobby since they have there normal tool assignment

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98
Q

What is the code for any type of manhole or transformer fire

A

10-25

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99
Q

what is a 10-25 code 1

A

fire extended from manhole, conduit, or transformer into building

(Need fire in 2* places)

Utility emergency crew dispatched immediately with code 1 or code 4

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100
Q

what is a 10-25 code 2

A

fire has blown 1 or 2 manhole covers or smoke is issuing under cover with pressure

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101
Q

what is a 10-25 code 3

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smoke seeping from manhole

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102
Q

what is a 10-25 code 4

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fire or smoke condition from transformer at ANY location

Utility emergency crew dispatched immediately with code 1 or code 4

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103
Q

what is the code for an elevator emergency

A

10-29

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104
Q

what is a 10-29 code 2

A

unoccupied elevator

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105
Q

what is a 10-29 code 1

A

occupied elevator

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106
Q

what warrants the signal 10-31

A

all calls for assisting civilian OTHER than medical emergency

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107
Q

what code is warranted for sprinkler system activation

A

10-34

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108
Q

what is 10-34 code 3

A

sprinkler activated by Heat source not associated with accidental fire

DUH

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109
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what is 10-34 code 2

A

Unwarranted sprinkler alarm (not defective)

DUH

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110
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what is 10-34 code 1

A

Defective sprinkler device or system

DUH

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111
Q

what code is an unwarranted or unnecessary alarm activation

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10-35

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112
Q

Any unwarranted alarm activation other than sprinkler (10-34) or activation due to utility power fluctuation should be what code?

A

10-40 code 2

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113
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what is a 10-35 no code

A

Unwarranted alarm from defective condition

alarm messed up

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114
Q

what warrants a 10-35 codes 1-4

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unnecessary alarm due to lack of due care

owner/occupant messed up

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115
Q

what is a 10-35 code 1

A

alarm system testing or servicing

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116
Q

what is 10-35 code 2

A

alarm due to construction activities

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117
Q

what code is used for alarm due to ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aeresol spray)

A

10-35 code 3

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118
Q

what is 10-34 code 4

A

unwarranted alarm due to other known cause (cigarette smoke)

NYFIRS report must be completed

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119
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which 10-35 code requires a NYFIRS report to be completed

A

10-35 code 4

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120
Q

what is the code for a medical assignment not associated with fire ops

A

10-37

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121
Q

what is a 10-37 code 1

A

victim deceased

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122
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10-37 code 2

A

patient not breathing (life threatening)

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123
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10-37 code 3

A

patient is breathing and non serious (not life threatening)

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124
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10-37 code 4

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medical assignment with no patient contact and ems is on scene

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125
Q

Thermal burn injuries sustained from direct heat from a flame requires what signal

A

10-45 with appropriate code

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126
Q

when giving a code 10-45 for a burn what shall the officer transmitting the signal do

A

request response to Batt. Chief on scene

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127
Q

what 2 things MUST be done when a person is burnt from direct heat from a flame

A
  1. 10-45 with appropriate code

2. request BC to the scene

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128
Q

Code for carbon monoxide detector

A

10-38

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129
Q

10-38 code 1

A

Detector activation (low battery, unwarranted, defective)

1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4-no detector

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130
Q

10-38 code 2

A

Detector activation Incident (co meter reading 1-9 ppm )

1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4-no detector

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131
Q

10-38 code 3

A

Detector Activation Emergency (Co meter reading of greater than 9ppm)

1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4 - no detector

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132
Q

10-38 code 4

A

No detector activation
1-No detector in present area
2-detector present but did not activate

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133
Q

what procedure must be done when a Fatality or serious injury associated with CO is discovered?

A

The IC shall have BFI notified through dispatcher

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134
Q

what is the code for a utility emergency

A

10-40

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135
Q

10-40 code 1

A

Gas emergency (gews)

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136
Q

10-40 code 2

A

Electrical emergency (gews)

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137
Q

10-40 code 3

A

Water Condition (gews)

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138
Q

10-40 code 4

A

Steam leak (gews)

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139
Q

Code for Fire Marshall investigation required

A

10-41

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140
Q

10-41 Code 1

A

Occupied structure or vehicle

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141
Q

10-41 code 2

A

Unoccupied Structure

142
Q

10-41 code 3

A

Unoccupied vehicle

143
Q

10-41 code 4

A

Vacant structure, or structures not intended for dwelling purposes

144
Q

Code for Civilian DOA or serious injury (fire related only)

A

10-45

145
Q

Ems black tag

A

Deceased Code 1

146
Q

Ems red tag

A

Life threatening injury code 2

147
Q

Ems orange/yellow tag

A

Non life threatening code 3

148
Q

Ems green tag

A

non serious injury/ ambulatory code 4

149
Q

signal given if the first arriving engine Does not have a positive water source.

A

10-70 with a urgent message to the dispatcher

it will also require an “urgent” HT transmission to all units on scene

150
Q

Examples that require a 10-70

A 
1- dead or frozen hydrant
2- unable to access hydrant
3-unable to hookup to hydrant 
4-insufficient hydrant pressure
5- no water/ insufficient pressure at standpipe outlet
151
Q

when a signal 10-70 is transmitted who will be designated the water resource unit

A

the second arriving engine company

their primary obj is to assist the 1st due engine in obtaining a positive water source

152
Q

what code is used for a hazardous material incident

A

10-80

153
Q

what is a 10-80 no code

A

incident that can be controlled by the on scene units and requires NO additional resources

154
Q

what are some guidelines for transmitting a 10-80 no code

A

(SIPS)
1- Release is of a Small quantity (gas leak in stove)
2-the material and hazard has been identified
3-firefighter PPE provides adequate protection
4-special equipment and training are not needed

155
Q

what is code 10-84

A

first unit to arrive

156
Q

When an incident is not at the reported location what shall be transmitted immediately

A

10-84 shall be transmitted upon arrival of reported location and the dispatcher shall be notified that further investigation is taking place

157
Q

What shall be done if units encountering what appears to be the incident before reaching the location

A

transmit the signal 10-84 and notify dispatcher

158
Q

When are members under IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION of officers

A

Sh-sh

1-they are within sight and hearing of the officer
2- they are working with a search line or hose line which is under the supervision of an officer

159
Q

when a unit has a defective or non operating apparatus radio what shall be done

A

the officer on duty shall notify BATT AND DIV.

160
Q

upon notification of a defective apparatus radio what will be done

A

DIV. shall supply the unit with a portable citywide radio. Once received the officer shall perform a operational check by request job a 10-11 radio test

161
Q

Where shall the portable citywide radio stay

A

It is not to be carried or worn by officer

It shall remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a comm. link from the unit to the dispatcher

162
Q

If responding while awaiting a portable citywide radio what shall be done

A

the officer shall notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without the radio. The dispatcher will ensure the nearest avail eng. or lad. is dispatched

163
Q

When repairs to the apparatus radio are complete what shall be done

A

the officer shall notify the

batt.
div.
dispatcher.

the division will arrange for the return of the citywide radio

164
Q

If contact cannot be made with the company officer who shall be contacted

A

CIA

1- Company Chauffer
2-IC
3- Any other HT equipped member

165
Q

What are the 10 reasons to give a mayday

A

10 maydays (2 collapses,2 injuries, 6 missing,lost, or trapped)

Mayday- collapse imminent (warrants a rollcall)
Mayday- collapse occurred (rollcall)
mayday- injured member (life threatening)
Mayday unconscious member
mayday- missing member
Mayday- member lost
mayday- member trapped 
mayday- missing member located
mayday, lost member located
mayday - trapped member located
166
Q

when transmitting the mayday how shall the member respond

A

“ladder 83 roof to command, “mayday- collapse imminent”

167
Q

When the IC receives a mayday how shall he respond

A

Command to all units, MAYDAY, get out of building, get out of building

all members shall immediately evacuate (roll call)

168
Q

what shall be provided when giving a mayday for a injured or unconscious member.

A

LUNR

location
Unit and identity
Nature and extent of injury
Resources needed

169
Q

what shall be given when a member transmits a mayday for a missing member

A

LUNA

Last known location
Unit the member is working
Name of member
Assignment (roof, nozzle)

170
Q

when transmitting a mayday for a missing member located what shall be given

A

LIAR

location
identity
any imminent conditions
Resources needed to reach safety

171
Q

what shall be given when transmitting a mayday for a member trapped or lost

A

LINA

location if known or reference
identity and number of members involved
Any imminent conditions

172
Q

what shall be transmitted when giving a mayday for trapped or lost member located

A

LIAR

Location
Identity
Any imminent conditions
Resources needed to reach safety

173
Q

what are the reasons to give an urgent

A

injured member (non life threatening)
10-70
all units back out exterior operation (roll call)
collapse feared
fire extending
water loss (roll call)
change in condition impacting operation or safety

174
Q

what shall be stated when giving an urgent for injured member

A

“engine 163 to command Urgent- injured member”

LUNR

location
unit and identity
nature
resources needed

175
Q

During a Roll call what shall the officers of all companies answer

A

they shall state the number of firefighters they responded with

account for only the FF witching SIGHT and HEARING without** using HT

different then using immediate supervision

176
Q

Emergency Roll Call procedures

A
  • member conducting roll call shall have an updated list of all companies on scene
    (any updated list can be printed from any apparatus MDT)
  • the RCO must be assisted with another member who is responsible for monitoring HT and record members by position
  • the RCO and member should be in an area away from the command post
177
Q

where can an rco get a copy of updated list

A

any apparatus with MDT

press incident summary
press send
press next
print

(I send next print)

178
Q

which vehicles have a pad of pre printed emergency roll call forms

A

every batt. and div. vehicle

179
Q

where shall the RCO and member stand when conducting roll call

A

in an area away from command post

180
Q

where shall efas report

A

batt vehicle being used to monitor efas

181
Q

How shall the efas member respond via HT

A

“Efas to command”

“command to efas”

182
Q

can the portable efas radio replace a member monitoring in the batt vehicle?

A

portable efas DOES not replace

183
Q

after transmitting 10-84 at an incident what shall officers do?

A

must key there HT remote microphone ONCE* to check in

184
Q

when a member activated there EAB what is shown on EFAS

A

their COMPANY, POSITION, and NAME* will be listed in RED* in both the RADIO status and MAYDAY areas

185
Q

what will the printed efas hard copy show

A

The Company, position, and time** of mayday

186
Q

once a mayday is cleared what will happen to the highlighted identity line on efas

A

it will change from RED(Active) back to White in the RADIO STATUS area

it will change from red (Active) to Yellow (cleared) and will remain in the maydays area

187
Q

When a remote mic is keyed 3 times the members riding position will change from what

A

From yellow to green

188
Q

When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the store to the immediate left it identified as?

A

02

189
Q

When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the 2nd store to the left is identified as?

A

02A

190
Q

When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the store to the immediate right is identified as?

A

04

191
Q

When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the 2nd store to the right is identified as?

A

04A

192
Q

how many IDs will the HT radio hold

A

the IDs of the last 15 transmissions

193
Q

When transmitting with the HT what color illuminates

A

Red light when transmitting

194
Q

When recieving a message on the HT, what color will illuminate

A

Amber color when recievind

195
Q

What does a solid red light on the HT mean

A

HT is transmitting

196
Q

what is a blinking red light while transmitting on HT mean

A

transmitting at LOW battery condition

197
Q

what does blinking red light while not transmitting on HT mean

A

HT is in emergency mode

198
Q

what does a solid amber light in HT mean

A

receiving transmission

199
Q

what does a blinking amber light mean on HT

A

HT is recieving a secured transmission

200
Q

what happens after 30 seconds of continuous transmission

A

The radio emits a Short audible warning tone at approx 26 seconds

and a continuous tone at approx 30 seconds

201
Q

how long does the transmitting button on the apparatus have to be depressed for before an audible signal is alerted

A

1 minute

202
Q

When EAB is activated what happens on the transmitting radio

A

1- high visibility LED light blinks out SOS
(3 dots, 3 dashes, 3 dots)

2- transmit/ receive light on top blinks red

3- wattage of HT transmissions increases to 5 Watts

4-Main screen displays “emergency” in an orange stripe

5- Top display will illuminate in orange/amber and alternate between Emergency and UNIT ID

203
Q

When EAB is activated what happens on the recieving radio

A

Main display
1- displays EA received in Orange/Amber
2- Displays identity of radio transmitting EA
3- holds display for approx 8 seconds

Top display
1-Displays EA rcvd in orange/ amber
2-holds display for approx 8 seconds

204
Q

how to recall EA/Transmissions on radio

A

1-Depress double dot menu button below RCNT
2-Recent calls screen appears
3-the last 15 calls with radio IDs will display (time stamped)
4-Calls that display an orange triangle were EA activated transmissions
5- use 4 way navigation to scroll up or down to review the last 15

205
Q

If the HT becomes wet or submerged in water at an operation what shall be done

A

Remove the battery

Dry HT and battery contacts before reattaching

206
Q

If the remote speaker on the HT gets wet or submerged what can be done

A

it can be removed by shaking the unit well

207
Q

can members remove or replace any accessories associated with HT radio

A

no should not

208
Q

how do HT get sent for repair ?

A

they should be sent complete with defect and company recorded on RT2.

Leather goods (cases, straps) should not be sent unless they need repair

209
Q

can you attached items directly to HT, case, antenna or RSM?

A

no items shall be because it may interfere with radio transmissions.

Items may be attached to the HT strap in a way that does not allow movement or contact with the HT

210
Q

what does the steady green light on the HT charger mean

A

Fully charged battery

211
Q

what does a flashing green light on the HT charger mean

A

trickle mode - charge is at 90% or better

212
Q

what does a green and amber alternate flashing light on HT charger mean

A

Fully Charged battery

213
Q

what does a steady red light on HT charger mean

A

in rapid charge

214
Q

what does a flashing red light on HT charger mean

A

not charging / reinsert

215
Q

what does a flashing amber light on HT charger mean

A

fault mode

battery is too hot/ cold and waiting to charge

216
Q

what are the 2 encrypted channels in tactical mode

A

HT-9/tac sec(tactical)
HT-10/cmd sec(command)

these channels are strapped
(encryption always active)

217
Q

where can encrypted channels be monitored

A

only on portable efas

218
Q

who provides the communications link between the lobby and the fire area pending the establishment of fire sector

A

the second arriving engine company

219
Q

who gives the post radio to the second due engine

A

the first arriving batt.

220
Q

after recieving the post radio what shall the 2nd due engine officer do

A

report with his company in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet where the first line is stretched from

221
Q

upon arrival below the fire, who shall the second due engine officer contact

A

1) The incident command post on the command channel via post radio
2) he will then use HT radio on the Tactical Channel** to announce the comm. link has been established

222
Q

if the 2nd due engine has already begun operating before the arrival of the batt. who shall the post radio be given to.

A

the batt will give the radio to the fireman operating the service elevator. The second engine officer shall ensure that the radio is optained from the member operating the elevator.

223
Q

what does a duplex radio receiver have

A

both a radio receiver and transmitter

224
Q

can duplex radio repeaters support multiple simultaneous transmissions?

A

it can not

multiple transmissions MAY** cancel out all transmissions

225
Q

how do you know a repeater system is failing

A

they will fail without warning. There will be no audible warning on HT or visual indication in the lobby that the repeater has failed

failure will also negate all communications on repeater channel

226
Q

what will failure of repeater system do

A

failure will negate all communications on repeater channel

227
Q

can duplex repeaters be utilized with FDNY HT?

A

they cannot

228
Q

where will members have to report to collect an In house HT in a duplex apartment

A

pre determined staging area

229
Q

what is Critical when members take a proprietary radio?

A

perform a functional test with the lobby command post PRIOR to departing

230
Q

will transmissions from a proprietary radio appear on EFAS

A

they will not

231
Q

how will fdny base station consoles be labeled

A

the console itself will have labeling indicating fdny communications

232
Q

what will you see with a fdny base station console

A

a single handset and single key cylinder

233
Q

how do you activate building arcs?

A

insert 16/20 key into DRC and route the key CLOCKWISE***

234
Q

what is the PRIMARY HT repeater channel

A

channell 11

235
Q

what channell may be used as a secondary repeater channell if needed

A

channell 12

236
Q

once inserted into the arcs console is the 1620 key removable

A

it is not removable in the on/active position

237
Q

what is the procedure for the first arriving ladder company for ** in building** repeater channels 11-12

A

1) The officer will activate building arcs (1620)
2) Officer will instruct designated member to staff the ICP monitor and relay
3) Officer designate FF to switch HT to repeater channell 11
4) Officer will ENSURE** a functional test PRIOR** to leaving the lobby
5) Officer will NOTIFY DISPATCHER to transmit to all other units if a repeater channell has been activated as a COMMaND CHANNEL
6) officer and members will proceed to location
* 7) upon arrival of second arriving batt chief to operations post all members of the 1st ladder shall switch the HT back to HT1**

238
Q

what is the procedure for the first arriving ladder company for proprietary repeater system

A

1) The officer will activate building arcs (1620)
2) Officer will instruct designated member to staff the ICP monitor and relay
3) Officer designate FF to to maintain the proprietary radio
4) Officer will ENSURE** a functional test PRIOR** to leaving the ICP
5) Officer will NOTIFY DISPATCHER to transmit to all other units if a proprietary repeater has been activated
6) officer and members will proceed to location
* 7) upon arrival of second batt chief to ICP all members of the 1st ladder shall switch the HT back to HT1**

239
Q

prior to abandoning the use of ARCS channell what shall be done

A

Chief and company officers shall instruct units to return to a location where previous communications were successful

240
Q

what is the protocol for fire/ems communications

A

the ems member assigned shall switch their portable radio to fire HT channell 1

241
Q

When ems borough frequencies are used to communicate with ems dispatcher what type of messages should be communicated

A

when deemed necessary by the IC these frequencies may be used for CRITICaAL INFO

they are not to be used for routine requests

242
Q

when transmitting on ems borough frequencies how should you speak

A

plain language

do not use “10” codes or fire jargon

243
Q

what is the primary UTAC channel to be used for the NYC region

A

UTAC channel 42D

refrain from using “10” codes

244
Q

what are the UTAC direct channels

A

CODE 213

Utac 42D-primary
Utac 41D- secondary
Utac 43D- tertiary

245
Q

when converting a loft to a MD the occupant shall not exceed how many units

A

shall not exceed TWO separate units for living purposes

246
Q

how are sign specs established for lofts

A

Sign must be of METAL 8 inches by 10
2 inch black letters on white background
7 feet above sidewalk level

A.I.R (artist in residence)
3F (3rd Floor)
R (Rear)

*no apartment number

247
Q

All exposed Standpipes and Sprinkler piping must be painted what color

A

RED

248
Q

what is a exception to red painted standpipes and sprinkler pipes

A

Branch Piping

249
Q

Dedicated standpipe Valve handles must be painted

A

RED

250
Q

Combination stand pipe valve handles must be painted

A

Yellow

251
Q

dedicated Sprinkler Valve handles must be painted

A

Green (sprinkler piping is red)

252
Q

if patio fireplaces are found by fire officials they should

A

Order them to be Discontinued Immediately
(no other enforcement action is required at this time )

(1st time NO VO, NO FDNY or criminal summons, just discontinue use)

253
Q

if an outdoor fireplace becomes a Chronic problem what shall be done

A

Discontinue immediately and serve a summons for failure to comply

254
Q

portable outdoor bbqs shall not be stored or used where

A

within 10 feet** of any combustible waste, material, or building surface including roofs and decks

255
Q

in. group R2 occupancies(apartment houses) Indoor storage of 16.4 ounce LPG containers is limited to

A

4 containers per dwelling unit

you can’t have 20 lb containers in apartment houses only 16.4

256
Q

in group R3 occupancies(1 or 2 family dwellings) what is the rule for 20 lb LPG containers

A

20 lb containers shall not be stored or used indoors or on any rooftop or balcony. A max of 2* 20 lb containers may be used for portable outdoor bbqs

(16.4 is limited to 4 per dwelling unit)

(you CAN use 20 lpg in R3 occupancies but only used or stored outside - never stored inside, roof, or balcony)

257
Q

what color is High voltage wiring on rooftop

A

Red

258
Q

what color is low voltage wiring on rooftop

A

Orange

259
Q

what color is natural gas piping on rooftop

A

Yellow

260
Q

what color are other compressed gas piping on rooftop

A

Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas

261
Q

what color is fuel oil piping on rooftop

A

yellow with black stripes

262
Q

Can you ever cut any high voltage cables on hybrid vehicles

A

NEVER

263
Q

on lost hybrid vehicles what color are high voltage cables

A

Most are ORANGE..some are BLUE

don’t mistake this for orange low voltage wiring on rooftop

264
Q

fdny connection

Standpipe /yard hydrant color in plants and terminals

A

red

265
Q

fdny connection

water connection for foam color in plants and terminals

A

Red with sign *water for foam system *

266
Q

fdny connection

Foam connection color in plants and terminals

A

red with contrasting bright orange band or caps

267
Q

fdny connection

automatic sprinkler color in plants and terminals

A

Red with Green Caps

268
Q

fdny connection non automatic sprinkler color in plants and terminals

A

Aluminum

269
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for standpipe/ yard hydrant

A

red with Contrasting White bands

270
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for foam systems

A

Red with contrasting Bright Orange bands

271
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for automatic sprinklers

A

red with contrasting bright green bands

272
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for non air homeric sprinklers

A

red with contrasting aluminum bands

273
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for Carbon dioxide extinguishing

A

red with contrasting brown bands

274
Q

Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for steam extinguishing system

A

red with contrasting black bands

275
Q

When moving a LPG container within a building what shall be installed

A

transportation plugs

276
Q

who shall be present when moving LPG containers

A

personal supervision of Certificate of fitness holder (At no time left unattended)

277
Q

Lpg containers MORE than 20 lbs shall be moved to another floor how

A

ONLY by freight elevator, construction elevator, or passenger elevator

(only occupied by persons engaged in moving)

278
Q

Lpg containers with 20 lbs or less shall be moved how

A

only by freight elevator, construction, or passenger elevator BUT they may be moved in building stairwell if stairwell is unoccupied only

279
Q

if an alarm system activates and no access is available, what shall be done

A

conduct an exterior inspection, if no condition notify dispatcher to notify the alarm company

280
Q

if a water flow alarm has activated for a sprinkler system and no access is avail.. what shall be done

A

exterior inspection, determine if forcible entry is required. Ask the dispatcher if the alarm has reset. if yes no further action

If no, forcible entry may be considered , notify dispatcher to notify alarm company

281
Q

if a sprinkler system is not monitored by an alarm who shall be notified

A

the FIRE MARSHALLS for potentiometer notification to the responsible party if there was a defect or shut down. Notify NYPD for security if forcible entry was required

282
Q

if a standpipe system is discovered to be OOS during operation/ inspection and no party is present what shall be done

A

notify FIRE MARSHALS, notify nypd if forcible entry was required

283
Q

if a complaint of absent or defective smoke detector who shall be noticed

A

1) Written notification fowarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention field public operations support unit FPOSU
2) verbal notification to department of housing preservation and development by calling 311

284
Q

Complains of co detectors by the public in residential premises shall be referred to who

A

311

285
Q

complains of co detectors in occupancy groups shall be referred to who

A

Field Public Opeeations support unit

286
Q

at a street festival or outdoor gathering, fire apparatus shall maintain

A

an obstructed fire lane of not less than 15 feet in width

287
Q

at a street festival the sponsor or promoter of the event shall mark what to indicate fire hydrants

A

a Solid Yellow Circle 12 ** inches in diameter

288
Q

what are the initial actions of units responding to buckeye pipeline boxes

A

to shut down the valves for purpose of isolating the leak (different than IROQUIOS pipeline)

289
Q

what is the primary importance of units responding to bucket pipeline

A

isolation of a pipeline ***

290
Q

what is the primary consideration of units responding for a buckeye pipeline box

A

the evacuation of the area involved (Same as Iroquois pipeline)

291
Q

how many turns in what direction will shut down the valve to a buckeye pipeline

A

clockwise 42 FULL turns
84 half turns

(mariano rivera is full, anthony is half)

292
Q

the valves located on shipper lines extending from LIC terminal require how many turns in what direction.

A

Clockwise 24 FULL
48 Half turns

(Half is always double the full)

293
Q

upon confirmation of a leak in the buckeye pipeline what shall be transmitted

A

a second alarm for the nearest street box

294
Q

Pipeline valves shall always be closed per duties required on cards Except when

A

when a unit is required to PROTECT LIFE in a SERIOUS LIFE threatening situation and thereby prevents from carrying out isolation duties

295
Q

When a buckeye pipeline leak is found what things must be transmitted

A

Location
Ammount
Topography
Exposures

(Late)

296
Q

who shall have pipeline control valves inspected in administrative area and when

A

Company commanders during the semi annual hydrant inspection

297
Q

needed repairs of buckeye pipeline shall be done how

A

Letterhead report to the buckeye pipeline coordinator at division 8

Critical repairs should be an IMMEDIATE phone notification

298
Q

pipeline valve pits subject to flooding shall be inspected when

A

during sun freezing weather. Requires immediate phone call to BPL coordinator div 8

299
Q

when are the familiarization drills for the buckeye pipeline

A

MASO

march, april, september, october

300
Q

when are the division drills for buckeye pipeline

A

MASO

march april september october

301
Q

when are the borough drills for buckeye pipeline

A

ON

october november

302
Q

when can a buckeye pipeline valve be closed during drill

A

valve can only be fully closed during BOUROUGH drills

303
Q

when can the iroquois pipeline be shut down

A

In the event of immediate threat to life or property only

no valves should be open or closed without approval from fdny IC consultation with con ed or iroquois personal

304
Q

what are the initial action of units responding to iroquois pipeline

A

Set up a perimeter and eliminate sources of ignition.
Natural Gas is LIGHTER than air and will naturally disperse. If ignited Consider shutting down the gas supply

different than buckeye**

305
Q

what is the primary consideration when responding to iroquois pipeline

A

evacuation of the area involved

same as buckeye

306
Q

should you always use a fog line to assist in iroquois leak

A

due to high pressure, CONSIDERATION shall be given to allow gas to naturally disperse WITHOUT** a fog line

307
Q

what may hinder the dissipation of gas at iroquois pipeline

A

the use of fog lines

308
Q

upon confirmation of a iroquois pipeline leak what shall be transmitted

A

2nd alarm

309
Q

how many turns does is require to shut down a iroquois pipeline valve

A

213 FULL turns to close

310
Q

when are the familiarization drills for iroquois pipeline

A

October November

311
Q

when are the borough drills for iroquois pipeline

A

april may

MUD may be used for familiarization and borough drills

312
Q

Can iroquois valves be operated without prior consultation during drills

A

Under No Circumstances

313
Q

after consultation with the pipeline personal may iroquois pipeline valves be shut

A

partial closure of the valves may be permitted

314
Q

During drills can full closure or iroquois valve ever be permitted

A

Under no circumstances

315
Q

regular ding iroquois pipeline, to use reserve gas to close a valve what shall be done

A

push in*** the red handle

don’t be confused with pull out+**

316
Q

what should be the primary method to attempt to close iroquois valve

A

Pushing in the red handle

317
Q

how do you use the manuel pump handle on iroquois pipeline

A

Turn lever under the red handle to the 9** o’clock position

Insert pump handle and being pumping

318
Q

in a group R1 or R2 building how many units is it required to have identification on the door jams on the public corridor of the apartment doors

A

more than 8 dwelling units (9) on a floor

319
Q

fire emergency markings shall be placed where on the door indicating dwelling unit number and or letter

A

no more than 12 inches from the bottom

320
Q

main entrance symbols on dwelling doors is identified with what symbol

A

star

321
Q

secondary entrance symbol on dwellings is identified with what symbol

A

triangle

322
Q

to have a single floor dwelling unit marker what must the building have

A

9 or more apartments per floor and not sprinklered

323
Q

on multi floor dwelling units what symbol represents egress on the door jam corridor side of the door

A

upward or downward arrow indicating direction of other entrance on multi level unit floor

(all multi unit dwellings will get fire markings)

324
Q

the entrance fire marking symbol shall be placed where in regards to the apartment number

A

Above

325
Q

multi floor arrow direction markings on dwelling units shall be placed where

A

bottom of markings or between on triple level dwellings

326
Q

what are sandwich apartments and how are they identified

A

they are identified with an upward or downward arrow and a line

sandwich apartments have no living space on the entrance floor

327
Q

when recieving a complaint from any source relating to violations of living units shall

A

cause PROMPT inspection

MUST be Investigated within 24 hours after receipt

328
Q

complaints related to places of public assembly such as theatres, arenas etc. shalll be dealt with his

A

immediate telephone to administrative battalion chief. BC will inform Deputy chief via telephone first then written report

329
Q

after a complaint is inspected what shall an officer do

A

the officer shall fax an unescorted copy of A-17 (final or intern) to the BISP unit immediately after conducting investigation. If access is not possible the interim report box in upper right hand corner shall be marked

330
Q

Can interim reports be emailed through chain of command

A

Only Final reports

331
Q

how many attempts per day shall be made to a complaint investigation

A

at least one attempt per day within 72 hours.

332
Q

if a complaint investigation cannot be completed within 72 hour limit what shall be done

A

a telephone notification to the BISP unit.

333
Q

when are brush fires greatest

A

during the Spring and Fall seasons

334
Q

what is the controlling factor affecting severity and incidence of brush fires

A

Weather

335
Q

serious brush fire conditions occur when what weather conditions are present

A

1- low humidity
2- winds in excess of 15 MPH
3-little or no rainfall preceding 3 or more days.
(longer without rain the greater the hazard)

336
Q

when can weather info be obtained from FDOC

A

at the start of each TOUR (not day)

337
Q

what is the head of the fire in regards to brush

A

the leading edge of a moving fire

338
Q

what is the rear of the fire reguardinf brush

A

the side opposite the head

339
Q

Looking at the brush fire from the rear of the blackened area what are the sides called

A

the left side is called the left flank and the right is the right flank

340
Q

what are strips of long thin sections of fire extending outward from the main blackened area in regards to brush

A

Fingers

341
Q

what are isolated small fires DOWNWIND from the main fire that are caused by brands carried by the wind

A

Spot Fires

342
Q

what type of brush fires burn grass, weeds, small trees etc and are fast moving. They are the most common type of brush in NYC

A

Surface Fires

343
Q

what type of brush start on the surface and burn downward into the soft spongy ground. They burn Slowly and can burn for extended periods of time with operations sometimes extending days or weeks. Common in dried out swamp or marsh

A

Bog Fires

344
Q

where do bog fires generally burn

A

they smolder underground with no obvious extension hazards and slower operations can be taken

345
Q

how should you fight big fires?

A

Burrowing holes in the big, insert hose and flood using large ammounts of water beyond saturation

346
Q

what type of brush fires burn along the top of trees extending by direct flame contact and heat waves. Rare in NYC

A

Crown Fires

347
Q

the first arriving officer at brush fires shall place emphasis on what things

A 
area involved 
wind direction
exposures
natural fire breaks
sources of water supply

should immediately request add. resources

348
Q

when is air support plan activated at brush fires

A

on doubtful 3rd alarms and if the IC needs it.

349
Q

what is air support plans used for during brush

A 
(air in control of water)
Air recon (primary use)
in- implementation of fire ground strategy
control- control of field forces
water - water drops
350
Q

in regards to brush ops, all engine companies in SI shall carry

A

2 indian pumps
4 fire brooms
1” forestry hose

351
Q

in regards to brush ops, all ladder companies in SI shall carry

A

4 indian pumps
4 fire brooms
6 lengths of 1 3/4 hose

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