Key Points Flashcards
Company Journal is retained for ?
20 years
Journal Entries BY MEMBERS ON HW **shall be written in
Blue or Black INK
Journal entries made by other members not on HW are written in
RED INK
Civilian employees making journal entries when entering and leaving
Red INK in there own handwriting
Building Inspection Journal Flagging Collumn
BISP
CHief visit to quarters flagging column
CV
Cleaning Maintenance Flagging collumn
CM
Collision Flagging Collumn
COLL
Complaints Flagging Collumn
COM
Diesel Fuel Flagging Collumn
DF
Discipline flagging collumn
DSP
Entires Exammined flagging collumn
EE
Exchange information flagging collumn
EI
Heating Fuel flagging collumn
F
Overtime Flagginf collum
OT
Property lost flagging collumn
PR
leaves (starting at other then roll call) journal entry column
LV
mask inspection journal entry collumn
MSK
messenger journal entry collumn
mess
omitted journal entry column
OM
repairs mechanic journal entry column
RPR
scheduled to report for or relived from duty (special) journal entry collumn
SP
Surveillance Inspection journal entry column
SI
visit by non member journal entry column
VIS
When should fireman avoid using elevators
Fire on 7 floors below (8 is great)
When should you not use an elevator in a bank that services the fire floor
If a lower bank of elevators reaches within 5 floors of the fire floor
When is it necessary to use an elevator in a bank which serves the fire floor
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***
what’s the rule to remember for elevator operations
7-5-2
Suffix for CFRD engine
C
Suffix for Tech decon task force engine
D
Suffix For Fast UNIT
F
Suffix for Hazmat Tech Unit
H
Suffix for Fire Ice unit
I
Suffix for division task force
K
Suffix for lobby control unit
L
Suffix for high rise nozzle
N
suffix for high pressure engine
P
Suffix for communications Unit
S
Suffix for transport backup unit
T
Suffix for water - Ice rescue unit
W
suffix for system control unit
Y
suffix for CPC unit
C
suffix for tech decon task force ladder
D
Suffix for high rise roof team
H
Suffix for division task force
K
Suffix for rescue collapse transport
R
Suffix for Soc support truck
S
suffix for transport backup unit
T
Suffix for ventilation support unit
V
Suffix for staging area manager
P
When should you trial fit chains prior to start of winter season
ALWAYS
Can you use strap style chains
ONLY FULL CHAINS shall be used
What is the max apparatus speed when chains are on
30 MPH
Can you still slide with snow chains
Yes
Do you have to remove snow chains when weather conditions improve
Chains MUST be removed
When not responding to fires or emergencies and a snow chain snaps what should be done.
STOP IMMEDIATELY and have the situation corrected by removing loose or broken links
(bolt cutters)
Where should security decals be fixed on fdny aparatus/ vehicles?
the decals shall be fixed adjacent to the drivers side door in an area where it will be noticed when approaching the driver
What shall be done is a apparatus or vehicle does not have a security decal
Contact appropriate BOROUGH DISPATCHER and report the number, type, and location of vehicle AFTER requesting a MIXER OFF
personnel shall not approach vehicle
who ensures that all apparatus vehicles have security decals affixed in the right spot?
Company Commander
What happens if an apparatus security decal becomes damaged
The apparatus shall remain in service while awaiting a replacement decal from FLEET SERVICES
who replaces damaged apparatus security decals
Fleet service
Who shall make immediate notice to Fleet Service that an apparatus decal has been damaged
Company Officer
What is the Max weight of the vehicle that a recovery strap can be used on
shall not exceed 20,000 lbs
Are EMS ambulances and batt. vehicle within weight to use a recovery strap on?
yes they are both within 20,000
Can you use vehicle recovery straps on engine or ladder apparatus
NO, they both exceed 20,000 lbs
What should the vehicle recovery strap not be used for
towing or lifting
When shall a vehicle recovery strap not be used
if a vehicle exceeds 20,000 lbs
if the strap is frayed, cut, worn, melted, or abraded
Where can units get replacement vehicle recovery straps
Fire Tools and equipment
What can be used as anchors for vehicle recovery straps
The frame mounted eye hooks only
What shall you never use for vehicle recovery straps
front or rear bumper of apparatus
What is the preferred method for vehicle recovery
recovery from The front
What shall be done when using vehicle recovery strap to an ambulance with a patient
the patient shall be offloaded to a secondary ambulance prior to strap use
What is the distance for the safety zone when using vehicle recovery straps
the distance of 35 feet shall be used when operating due to the working length
How shall the administration unit officer enter an immediate entry on CIDS
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***
When a single building has a multiple address range how shall the CIDs be entered
the unit officer must enter using the first and last posted address
(1938 building code) Class 1
Fireproof (one word)
(1938 building code) class 2
Fire Protected (2 words)
(1938 building code) class 3
Non- Fire - Proof (3 words)
(1938 building code) class 4
wood frame (four letters)
(1938 building code) class 5
metal structure (5 letters)
(1938 building code) Class 6
Heavy Timber (6 letters)
A fire protected building constructed using metal would be classified how?
CL2LW
A non fireproof structure renovated or repaired using ANY TYPE of structural lightweight material would be classified how
CL3LW
a brownstone structure renovated using metal c joist would be classified how
CL3LW
a wood frame structure constructed using any type of light weight material would be classified how
CL4LW
What qualifies as a single unit modified response
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
What Qualifies as a modified response to all but first do units (everyone else 10-20)
3 some
Class 3s Sprinkler activation (auto,valve,manuel) Odor gas - fumes etc (other than smoke) manhole emer. (not fire) Electrical emer. (not fire)
What type of response is BARS
1st due engine emergency mode (single engine response)
What type of response is Class E
first due engine or ladder emergency mode
what type of response is class J (0700-1900)
first due engine or ladder emergency mode
what type of response is class j (1900-0700)
First due units in emergency mode
at a class E or J alarm, who enters the building
The officer and all members except chauffer
At class E or J alarms what is the tool assignment for ladder companies
usual compliance of tools
At class E or J alarms what is the tool assignment for engine companies
forceful entry tools in the lobby
no roll up hose required
At a class e or j alarm, when the officer resets the alarm how long shall he wait
approx 2-3 mins to ensure the alarm holds
at a class e or j alarm, if there is any indication of heat or fire what shall the engine officer do
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
at a class e or j alarm, if there is any indication of heat or fire what shall the ladder officer do
the ladder unit need not return to the lobby since they have there normal tool assignment
What is the code for any type of manhole or transformer fire
10-25
what is a 10-25 code 1
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
what is a 10-25 code 2
fire has blown 1 or 2 manhole covers or smoke is issuing under cover with pressure
what is a 10-25 code 3
smoke seeping from manhole
what is a 10-25 code 4
fire or smoke condition from transformer at ANY location
Utility emergency crew dispatched immediately with code 1 or code 4
what is the code for an elevator emergency
10-29
what is a 10-29 code 2
unoccupied elevator
what is a 10-29 code 1
occupied elevator
what warrants the signal 10-31
all calls for assisting civilian OTHER than medical emergency
what code is warranted for sprinkler system activation
10-34
what is 10-34 code 3
sprinkler activated by Heat source not associated with accidental fire
DUH
what is 10-34 code 2
Unwarranted sprinkler alarm (not defective)
DUH
what is 10-34 code 1
Defective sprinkler device or system
DUH
what code is an unwarranted or unnecessary alarm activation
10-35
Any unwarranted alarm activation other than sprinkler (10-34) or activation due to utility power fluctuation should be what code?
10-40 code 2
what is a 10-35 no code
Unwarranted alarm from defective condition
alarm messed up
what warrants a 10-35 codes 1-4
unnecessary alarm due to lack of due care
owner/occupant messed up
what is a 10-35 code 1
alarm system testing or servicing
what is 10-35 code 2
alarm due to construction activities
what code is used for alarm due to ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aeresol spray)
10-35 code 3
what is 10-34 code 4
unwarranted alarm due to other known cause (cigarette smoke)
NYFIRS report must be completed
which 10-35 code requires a NYFIRS report to be completed
10-35 code 4
what is the code for a medical assignment not associated with fire ops
10-37
what is a 10-37 code 1
victim deceased
10-37 code 2
patient not breathing (life threatening)
10-37 code 3
patient is breathing and non serious (not life threatening)
10-37 code 4
medical assignment with no patient contact and ems is on scene
Thermal burn injuries sustained from direct heat from a flame requires what signal
10-45 with appropriate code
when giving a code 10-45 for a burn what shall the officer transmitting the signal do
request response to Batt. Chief on scene
what 2 things MUST be done when a person is burnt from direct heat from a flame
- 10-45 with appropriate code
2. request BC to the scene
Code for carbon monoxide detector
10-38
10-38 code 1
Detector activation (low battery, unwarranted, defective)
1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4-no detector
10-38 code 2
Detector activation Incident (co meter reading 1-9 ppm )
1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4-no detector
10-38 code 3
Detector Activation Emergency (Co meter reading of greater than 9ppm)
1-detector
2-detector
3- detector
4 - no detector
10-38 code 4
No detector activation
1-No detector in present area
2-detector present but did not activate
what procedure must be done when a Fatality or serious injury associated with CO is discovered?
The IC shall have BFI notified through dispatcher
what is the code for a utility emergency
10-40
10-40 code 1
Gas emergency (gews)
10-40 code 2
Electrical emergency (gews)
10-40 code 3
Water Condition (gews)
10-40 code 4
Steam leak (gews)
Code for Fire Marshall investigation required
10-41
10-41 Code 1
Occupied structure or vehicle
10-41 code 2
Unoccupied Structure
10-41 code 3
Unoccupied vehicle
10-41 code 4
Vacant structure, or structures not intended for dwelling purposes
Code for Civilian DOA or serious injury (fire related only)
10-45
Ems black tag
Deceased Code 1
Ems red tag
Life threatening injury code 2
Ems orange/yellow tag
Non life threatening code 3
Ems green tag
non serious injury/ ambulatory code 4
signal given if the first arriving engine Does not have a positive water source.
10-70 with a urgent message to the dispatcher
it will also require an “urgent” HT transmission to all units on scene
Examples that require a 10-70
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
when a signal 10-70 is transmitted who will be designated the water resource unit
the second arriving engine company
their primary obj is to assist the 1st due engine in obtaining a positive water source
what code is used for a hazardous material incident
10-80
what is a 10-80 no code
incident that can be controlled by the on scene units and requires NO additional resources
what are some guidelines for transmitting a 10-80 no code
(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
what is code 10-84
first unit to arrive
When an incident is not at the reported location what shall be transmitted immediately
10-84 shall be transmitted upon arrival of reported location and the dispatcher shall be notified that further investigation is taking place
What shall be done if units encountering what appears to be the incident before reaching the location
transmit the signal 10-84 and notify dispatcher
When are members under IMMEDIATE SUPERVISION of officers
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
when a unit has a defective or non operating apparatus radio what shall be done
the officer on duty shall notify BATT AND DIV.
upon notification of a defective apparatus radio what will be done
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
Where shall the portable citywide radio stay
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
If responding while awaiting a portable citywide radio what shall be done
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
When repairs to the apparatus radio are complete what shall be done
the officer shall notify the
batt.
div.
dispatcher.
the division will arrange for the return of the citywide radio
If contact cannot be made with the company officer who shall be contacted
CIA
1- Company Chauffer
2-IC
3- Any other HT equipped member
What are the 10 reasons to give a mayday
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
when transmitting the mayday how shall the member respond
“ladder 83 roof to command, “mayday- collapse imminent”
When the IC receives a mayday how shall he respond
Command to all units, MAYDAY, get out of building, get out of building
all members shall immediately evacuate (roll call)
what shall be provided when giving a mayday for a injured or unconscious member.
LUNR
location
Unit and identity
Nature and extent of injury
Resources needed
what shall be given when a member transmits a mayday for a missing member
LUNA
Last known location
Unit the member is working
Name of member
Assignment (roof, nozzle)
when transmitting a mayday for a missing member located what shall be given
LIAR
location
identity
any imminent conditions
Resources needed to reach safety
what shall be given when transmitting a mayday for a member trapped or lost
LINA
location if known or reference
identity and number of members involved
Any imminent conditions
what shall be transmitted when giving a mayday for trapped or lost member located
LIAR
Location
Identity
Any imminent conditions
Resources needed to reach safety
what are the reasons to give an urgent
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
what shall be stated when giving an urgent for injured member
“engine 163 to command Urgent- injured member”
LUNR
location
unit and identity
nature
resources needed
During a Roll call what shall the officers of all companies answer
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
Emergency Roll Call procedures
- 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
where can an rco get a copy of updated list
any apparatus with MDT
press incident summary
press send
press next
print
(I send next print)
which vehicles have a pad of pre printed emergency roll call forms
every batt. and div. vehicle
where shall the RCO and member stand when conducting roll call
in an area away from command post
where shall efas report
batt vehicle being used to monitor efas
How shall the efas member respond via HT
“Efas to command”
“command to efas”
can the portable efas radio replace a member monitoring in the batt vehicle?
portable efas DOES not replace
after transmitting 10-84 at an incident what shall officers do?
must key there HT remote microphone ONCE* to check in
when a member activated there EAB what is shown on EFAS
their COMPANY, POSITION, and NAME* will be listed in RED* in both the RADIO status and MAYDAY areas
what will the printed efas hard copy show
The Company, position, and time** of mayday
once a mayday is cleared what will happen to the highlighted identity line on efas
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
When a remote mic is keyed 3 times the members riding position will change from what
From yellow to green
When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the store to the immediate left it identified as?
02
When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the 2nd store to the left is identified as?
02A
When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the store to the immediate right is identified as?
04
When identifying exposures in a row of taxpayers, the 2nd store to the right is identified as?
04A
how many IDs will the HT radio hold
the IDs of the last 15 transmissions
When transmitting with the HT what color illuminates
Red light when transmitting
When recieving a message on the HT, what color will illuminate
Amber color when recievind
What does a solid red light on the HT mean
HT is transmitting
what is a blinking red light while transmitting on HT mean
transmitting at LOW battery condition
what does blinking red light while not transmitting on HT mean
HT is in emergency mode
what does a solid amber light in HT mean
receiving transmission
what does a blinking amber light mean on HT
HT is recieving a secured transmission
what happens after 30 seconds of continuous transmission
The radio emits a Short audible warning tone at approx 26 seconds
and a continuous tone at approx 30 seconds
how long does the transmitting button on the apparatus have to be depressed for before an audible signal is alerted
1 minute
When EAB is activated what happens on the transmitting radio
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
When EAB is activated what happens on the recieving radio
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
how to recall EA/Transmissions on radio
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
If the HT becomes wet or submerged in water at an operation what shall be done
Remove the battery
Dry HT and battery contacts before reattaching
If the remote speaker on the HT gets wet or submerged what can be done
it can be removed by shaking the unit well
can members remove or replace any accessories associated with HT radio
no should not
how do HT get sent for repair ?
they should be sent complete with defect and company recorded on RT2.
Leather goods (cases, straps) should not be sent unless they need repair
can you attached items directly to HT, case, antenna or RSM?
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
what does the steady green light on the HT charger mean
Fully charged battery
what does a flashing green light on the HT charger mean
trickle mode - charge is at 90% or better
what does a green and amber alternate flashing light on HT charger mean
Fully Charged battery
what does a steady red light on HT charger mean
in rapid charge
what does a flashing red light on HT charger mean
not charging / reinsert
what does a flashing amber light on HT charger mean
fault mode
battery is too hot/ cold and waiting to charge
what are the 2 encrypted channels in tactical mode
HT-9/tac sec(tactical)
HT-10/cmd sec(command)
these channels are strapped
(encryption always active)
where can encrypted channels be monitored
only on portable efas
who provides the communications link between the lobby and the fire area pending the establishment of fire sector
the second arriving engine company
who gives the post radio to the second due engine
the first arriving batt.
after recieving the post radio what shall the 2nd due engine officer do
report with his company in the vicinity of the standpipe outlet where the first line is stretched from
upon arrival below the fire, who shall the second due engine officer contact
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
if the 2nd due engine has already begun operating before the arrival of the batt. who shall the post radio be given to.
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.
what does a duplex radio receiver have
both a radio receiver and transmitter
can duplex radio repeaters support multiple simultaneous transmissions?
it can not
multiple transmissions MAY** cancel out all transmissions
how do you know a repeater system is failing
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
what will failure of repeater system do
failure will negate all communications on repeater channel
can duplex repeaters be utilized with FDNY HT?
they cannot
where will members have to report to collect an In house HT in a duplex apartment
pre determined staging area
what is Critical when members take a proprietary radio?
perform a functional test with the lobby command post PRIOR to departing
will transmissions from a proprietary radio appear on EFAS
they will not
how will fdny base station consoles be labeled
the console itself will have labeling indicating fdny communications
what will you see with a fdny base station console
a single handset and single key cylinder
how do you activate building arcs?
insert 16/20 key into DRC and route the key CLOCKWISE***
what is the PRIMARY HT repeater channel
channell 11
what channell may be used as a secondary repeater channell if needed
channell 12
once inserted into the arcs console is the 1620 key removable
it is not removable in the on/active position
what is the procedure for the first arriving ladder company for ** in building** repeater channels 11-12
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**
what is the procedure for the first arriving ladder company for proprietary repeater system
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**
prior to abandoning the use of ARCS channell what shall be done
Chief and company officers shall instruct units to return to a location where previous communications were successful
what is the protocol for fire/ems communications
the ems member assigned shall switch their portable radio to fire HT channell 1
When ems borough frequencies are used to communicate with ems dispatcher what type of messages should be communicated
when deemed necessary by the IC these frequencies may be used for CRITICaAL INFO
they are not to be used for routine requests
when transmitting on ems borough frequencies how should you speak
plain language
do not use “10” codes or fire jargon
what is the primary UTAC channel to be used for the NYC region
UTAC channel 42D
refrain from using “10” codes
what are the UTAC direct channels
CODE 213
Utac 42D-primary
Utac 41D- secondary
Utac 43D- tertiary
when converting a loft to a MD the occupant shall not exceed how many units
shall not exceed TWO separate units for living purposes
how are sign specs established for lofts
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
All exposed Standpipes and Sprinkler piping must be painted what color
RED
what is a exception to red painted standpipes and sprinkler pipes
Branch Piping
Dedicated standpipe Valve handles must be painted
RED
Combination stand pipe valve handles must be painted
Yellow
dedicated Sprinkler Valve handles must be painted
Green (sprinkler piping is red)
if patio fireplaces are found by fire officials they should
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)
if an outdoor fireplace becomes a Chronic problem what shall be done
Discontinue immediately and serve a summons for failure to comply
portable outdoor bbqs shall not be stored or used where
within 10 feet** of any combustible waste, material, or building surface including roofs and decks
in. group R2 occupancies(apartment houses) Indoor storage of 16.4 ounce LPG containers is limited to
4 containers per dwelling unit
you can’t have 20 lb containers in apartment houses only 16.4
in group R3 occupancies(1 or 2 family dwellings) what is the rule for 20 lb LPG containers
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)
what color is High voltage wiring on rooftop
Red
what color is low voltage wiring on rooftop
Orange
what color is natural gas piping on rooftop
Yellow
what color are other compressed gas piping on rooftop
Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas
what color is fuel oil piping on rooftop
yellow with black stripes
Can you ever cut any high voltage cables on hybrid vehicles
NEVER
on lost hybrid vehicles what color are high voltage cables
Most are ORANGE..some are BLUE
don’t mistake this for orange low voltage wiring on rooftop
fdny connection
Standpipe /yard hydrant color in plants and terminals
red
fdny connection
water connection for foam color in plants and terminals
Red with sign *water for foam system *
fdny connection
Foam connection color in plants and terminals
red with contrasting bright orange band or caps
fdny connection
automatic sprinkler color in plants and terminals
Red with Green Caps
fdny connection non automatic sprinkler color in plants and terminals
Aluminum
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for standpipe/ yard hydrant
red with Contrasting White bands
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for foam systems
Red with contrasting Bright Orange bands
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for automatic sprinklers
red with contrasting bright green bands
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for non air homeric sprinklers
red with contrasting aluminum bands
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for Carbon dioxide extinguishing
red with contrasting brown bands
Piping and valve bodies and handles color coding in plants and terminals for steam extinguishing system
red with contrasting black bands
When moving a LPG container within a building what shall be installed
transportation plugs
who shall be present when moving LPG containers
personal supervision of Certificate of fitness holder (At no time left unattended)
Lpg containers MORE than 20 lbs shall be moved to another floor how
ONLY by freight elevator, construction elevator, or passenger elevator
(only occupied by persons engaged in moving)
Lpg containers with 20 lbs or less shall be moved how
only by freight elevator, construction, or passenger elevator BUT they may be moved in building stairwell if stairwell is unoccupied only
if an alarm system activates and no access is available, what shall be done
conduct an exterior inspection, if no condition notify dispatcher to notify the alarm company
if a water flow alarm has activated for a sprinkler system and no access is avail.. what shall be done
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
if a sprinkler system is not monitored by an alarm who shall be notified
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
if a standpipe system is discovered to be OOS during operation/ inspection and no party is present what shall be done
notify FIRE MARSHALS, notify nypd if forcible entry was required
if a complaint of absent or defective smoke detector who shall be noticed
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
Complains of co detectors by the public in residential premises shall be referred to who
311
complains of co detectors in occupancy groups shall be referred to who
Field Public Opeeations support unit
at a street festival or outdoor gathering, fire apparatus shall maintain
an obstructed fire lane of not less than 15 feet in width
at a street festival the sponsor or promoter of the event shall mark what to indicate fire hydrants
a Solid Yellow Circle 12 ** inches in diameter
what are the initial actions of units responding to buckeye pipeline boxes
to shut down the valves for purpose of isolating the leak (different than IROQUIOS pipeline)
what is the primary importance of units responding to bucket pipeline
isolation of a pipeline ***
what is the primary consideration of units responding for a buckeye pipeline box
the evacuation of the area involved (Same as Iroquois pipeline)
how many turns in what direction will shut down the valve to a buckeye pipeline
clockwise 42 FULL turns
84 half turns
(mariano rivera is full, anthony is half)
the valves located on shipper lines extending from LIC terminal require how many turns in what direction.
Clockwise 24 FULL
48 Half turns
(Half is always double the full)
upon confirmation of a leak in the buckeye pipeline what shall be transmitted
a second alarm for the nearest street box
Pipeline valves shall always be closed per duties required on cards Except when
when a unit is required to PROTECT LIFE in a SERIOUS LIFE threatening situation and thereby prevents from carrying out isolation duties
When a buckeye pipeline leak is found what things must be transmitted
Location
Ammount
Topography
Exposures
(Late)
who shall have pipeline control valves inspected in administrative area and when
Company commanders during the semi annual hydrant inspection
needed repairs of buckeye pipeline shall be done how
Letterhead report to the buckeye pipeline coordinator at division 8
Critical repairs should be an IMMEDIATE phone notification
pipeline valve pits subject to flooding shall be inspected when
during sun freezing weather. Requires immediate phone call to BPL coordinator div 8
when are the familiarization drills for the buckeye pipeline
MASO
march, april, september, october
when are the division drills for buckeye pipeline
MASO
march april september october
when are the borough drills for buckeye pipeline
ON
october november
when can a buckeye pipeline valve be closed during drill
valve can only be fully closed during BOUROUGH drills
when can the iroquois pipeline be shut down
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
what are the initial action of units responding to iroquois pipeline
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**
what is the primary consideration when responding to iroquois pipeline
evacuation of the area involved
same as buckeye
should you always use a fog line to assist in iroquois leak
due to high pressure, CONSIDERATION shall be given to allow gas to naturally disperse WITHOUT** a fog line
what may hinder the dissipation of gas at iroquois pipeline
the use of fog lines
upon confirmation of a iroquois pipeline leak what shall be transmitted
2nd alarm
how many turns does is require to shut down a iroquois pipeline valve
213 FULL turns to close
when are the familiarization drills for iroquois pipeline
October November
when are the borough drills for iroquois pipeline
april may
MUD may be used for familiarization and borough drills
Can iroquois valves be operated without prior consultation during drills
Under No Circumstances
after consultation with the pipeline personal may iroquois pipeline valves be shut
partial closure of the valves may be permitted
During drills can full closure or iroquois valve ever be permitted
Under no circumstances
regular ding iroquois pipeline, to use reserve gas to close a valve what shall be done
push in*** the red handle
don’t be confused with pull out+**
what should be the primary method to attempt to close iroquois valve
Pushing in the red handle
how do you use the manuel pump handle on iroquois pipeline
Turn lever under the red handle to the 9** o’clock position
Insert pump handle and being pumping
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
more than 8 dwelling units (9) on a floor
fire emergency markings shall be placed where on the door indicating dwelling unit number and or letter
no more than 12 inches from the bottom
main entrance symbols on dwelling doors is identified with what symbol
star
secondary entrance symbol on dwellings is identified with what symbol
triangle
to have a single floor dwelling unit marker what must the building have
9 or more apartments per floor and not sprinklered
on multi floor dwelling units what symbol represents egress on the door jam corridor side of the door
upward or downward arrow indicating direction of other entrance on multi level unit floor
(all multi unit dwellings will get fire markings)
the entrance fire marking symbol shall be placed where in regards to the apartment number
Above
multi floor arrow direction markings on dwelling units shall be placed where
bottom of markings or between on triple level dwellings
what are sandwich apartments and how are they identified
they are identified with an upward or downward arrow and a line
sandwich apartments have no living space on the entrance floor
when recieving a complaint from any source relating to violations of living units shall
cause PROMPT inspection
MUST be Investigated within 24 hours after receipt
complaints related to places of public assembly such as theatres, arenas etc. shalll be dealt with his
immediate telephone to administrative battalion chief. BC will inform Deputy chief via telephone first then written report
after a complaint is inspected what shall an officer do
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
Can interim reports be emailed through chain of command
Only Final reports
how many attempts per day shall be made to a complaint investigation
at least one attempt per day within 72 hours.
if a complaint investigation cannot be completed within 72 hour limit what shall be done
a telephone notification to the BISP unit.
when are brush fires greatest
during the Spring and Fall seasons
what is the controlling factor affecting severity and incidence of brush fires
Weather
serious brush fire conditions occur when what weather conditions are present
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)
when can weather info be obtained from FDOC
at the start of each TOUR (not day)
what is the head of the fire in regards to brush
the leading edge of a moving fire
what is the rear of the fire reguardinf brush
the side opposite the head
Looking at the brush fire from the rear of the blackened area what are the sides called
the left side is called the left flank and the right is the right flank
what are strips of long thin sections of fire extending outward from the main blackened area in regards to brush
Fingers
what are isolated small fires DOWNWIND from the main fire that are caused by brands carried by the wind
Spot Fires
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
Surface Fires
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
Bog Fires
where do bog fires generally burn
they smolder underground with no obvious extension hazards and slower operations can be taken
how should you fight big fires?
Burrowing holes in the big, insert hose and flood using large ammounts of water beyond saturation
what type of brush fires burn along the top of trees extending by direct flame contact and heat waves. Rare in NYC
Crown Fires
the first arriving officer at brush fires shall place emphasis on what things
area involved wind direction exposures natural fire breaks sources of water supply
should immediately request add. resources
when is air support plan activated at brush fires
on doubtful 3rd alarms and if the IC needs it.
what is air support plans used for during brush
(air in control of water) Air recon (primary use) in- implementation of fire ground strategy control- control of field forces water - water drops
in regards to brush ops, all engine companies in SI shall carry
2 indian pumps
4 fire brooms
1” forestry hose
in regards to brush ops, all ladder companies in SI shall carry
4 indian pumps
4 fire brooms
6 lengths of 1 3/4 hose
