Random 2018 For captain Flashcards
Place Aerial apparatus ——— feet from building for a good climbing angle. The —— or the ——- can assist the LCC with initial placement of the apparatus
25-35 feet
Officer or OV
Ladders 2 3.1.1
Severe fire , people on the FE above the fire
Place the ladder alongside the FE with the tip —- away from the face of the building and about ——- above the FE railing
2 inches
1-3 feet
Ladders 2 3.3.1
When placing an Aerial ladder to the roof, extend the ladder so that the tip is at least —— above the point where the ladder comes in contact with the building
At least 5 feet
Ladders 2 7.13
The FPI ( foam plastic insulation) layer should be considered combustible since it is essentially a thermoplastic, styrofoam material, typically —— thick. The rate of heat release can be —— times higher than normal combustibles.
AUC 362
1/4 inch to 8 inches thick
3 to 5 times higher
Sect 1.3
A building —- stories or higher or a large area building may require the use of a —- handline
AUC 362
3 stories or higher
2 1/2 inch handline
*1 3/4 handline may be sufficient for a smaller PD
Testing at the bureau of training has shown that a —— handline equipped with the —— nozzle can be used to apply water to an exterior fire that is above the reach of ground based streams.
AUC 362
2 1/2
Cockloft nozzle
The —— nozzle operated upward on the exterior of the building can provide a vertical reach of —-floors. The nozzle should be extended approximately — feet from the window sill and then operated at a slight angle toward the building
AUC 362
Cockloft nozzle
2 floors
3 feet
Sect 3.2
The Altair gas meter will alarm at :
LEL -
02-
O2-
- 0 %
- 5 % oxygen enriched
- 5 % oxygen deficient
Altair gas sensor
A series of 3 large +++ along the screen under the O2 icon indicates the atmosphere is above —— oxygen .
EP Nat Gas Add 2
30 % oxygen
When an Altair gas meter is placed out of service , the on duty officer shall call ——- and request a replacement
EP ADD 2
Has Mat Operations
Examples of Choking agents:
Distinctive odor:
Chlorine, ammonia, phosgene
Distinctive odor: chlorine, ammonia, grass
” phosgene, Phil Leto choking chicken, mows grass”
ERP ADD 3A FDNY members shall only operate inside a Warm Zone when requested by PD. This operation must be approved by————– unless the NYPD incident commander requests entry for immediate live saving medical intervention
FDNY Deputy Chief
Sect 7.5
Ignition temperature of CO
Haz Mat 4
1128 degrees F
When CO concentration falls below 100 ppm the meter will go into,law alarm. CO Meters will display readings up to ——-ppm. If readings of ——— ppm or more are detected, the CO meter will display —- indicating an over limit condition
999 ppm
1000 ppm
“OL”
Haz mat 4 add 1
Location for the foam eductor is at the ———–
TB Foam Ev 1
AT THE PUMPER ONLY
This is a change !
The member at the pumper places the pick up tube into the container and the ECC starts water, providing ——— at the eductor. The foam nozzle shall then be ——— and directed at the fire.
TB Foam
200 psi at the eductor
Fully opened
A first alarm assignment of 3 engines and 2 ladders should provide – 5 gallon containers of foam which is a total of — gallons of AR-AFFF foam concentrate. This will provide approximately—- minutes of finished firefighting foam at a 3 % setting on the eductor. At 3% the eductor will be consuming —- gallons of foam concentrate per minute.
13
65
17 minutes
3.75 gallons of foam concentrate per min
The Transport Index of a package should not exceed —mr/hr
The total transport Index for a vehicles shipment should not exceed — mr/hr
ERP Add 4
10
50
The go gauge needle has two positions : GREEN and RED. The needle in the GREEN indicates proper foam proportioning, the needle in the RED indicates there is a problem such as the following:
TB FOAM ADD3
Kink Burst length Nozzle not fully open Nozzle shut Elevation problem
BENNK
The following units shall start each tour with at least 2 SCHOOL TRAINED CHAUFFEURS:
AUC 254
Satellites Collapse Rescue Units Planning vehicle Decon Units Squads ( NEW CHANGE) Haz mat tech units (NEW CHANGE)
“Suffolk County PD has Squads and Haz Mat “
The SENSIT TKX combustible gas detector produces a “Geiger” like ticking sound which increases in frequency when a gas source as low as —— is detected
EP Gas Add 5
20 ppm
When discussing back drafts at Taxpayer fires, the color of smoke varies according to the materials burning and the make-up of the flammable gases that are being produced. Dense ——–
smoke indicates the lack of oxygen and large quantities of
free carbon and carbon monoxide gas. Other colors of smoke
associated with a backdraft are —————–.
Taxpayers 4.4.1
Black
Dirty brown, yellow brown, and gray yellow
While air monitoring, the Altair digital gas meter will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green LED light every —– to alert the user the meter is operating
EP NAT GAS ADD 2
Every 30 seconds
The Search rope, when deployed , should be maintained approximately——— feet above ground
TB Rope 6 5.6
1-2 Feet above the ground
Concerning the new combination metal/concrete saw blade:
Diamond percentage ——
Diameter—–
Arbor —–
Generates ——-less sparks than abrasive blades
One blade should outlast —— quality abrasive blades
TOOLS 9 DS 1 (NEW MATERIAL)
Diamond % 85 pct on the cutting edge 12 inch diameter 7/8 Arbor 90 pct less sparks 150 abrasive blades
- *** can cut wood, but not recommended
- ***can be used for both wet and dry cutting
MOLST
Medical Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment
New term 8/18, documents a patient end of life care preferences that MAY include a DNR. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY A MOLST FORM WITHOUT A DNR ORDER IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR WITHHOLDING CPR
CFR CH 2, ADD 1
Hospital or nursing home DNR
Review the DNR to confirm that the document :
- Has NOT expired
- And is from the same facility from which the patient is being transported
New information 8/18 CFR CH 2 ADD 1
The length of the throw rope in the water SAFETY kit
75 feet of buoyant nylon rope
Methods and times for filling the inflatable water rescue hose
One 45 min cylinder can fill 5 lengths of 2 1/2 hose in 1 MINUTE
APPARATUS AIR OUTLET can fill lengths of hose in approx 1 MINUTE
new numbers 12/18, Water Rescue CH 2
The limit for overtime/comp time earnings
375 hours per year
New number , PAID 1/2009
The Lobby Control Unit will the duties of the ———– when directed by the IC
ICS CH 2
Systems Control Unit
On Arrival, the Lobby Control Unit promptly reports to the ———-, or if not on scene, the ——
ICS CH2
Logistics Section chief
IC
The Lobby Control Unit operates on the ——— radio channel
ICS CH 2
TACTICAL
The operation, shutdown , or change of any building system by the Systems Control Unit, shall not be done without the permission of the IC or ————-
ICS CH 2 Add 6
Operations section chief
Watch out for Logistics as a bluff answer
In line pumping, after the hydrant is deemed serviceable, the —– FF Keys the hydrant
Evolution 1A
The Hose FF
4 FF ENGINE : Back up
5 FF ENGINE : Door
Not more than –lengths of hose shall be used in the initial supply line. Generally a maximum of – lengths of supply line may be hand stretched back to the hydrant if necessary.
Evolution 1A
6 lengths
3 lengths
The wing cock valve on a gas meter shall be turned a 1/4 turn ———- to shut the gas off.
EP Gas
Counter clockwise
Wing cock has 2 C’s “counterclockwise “
If a water relay is necessary, the 2 hoses to use for the hydrant connection are ?
Evolution 8
10 ft or 35 ft
The tools brought to the roof for hoisting a portable ladder to the roof ?
Evolution 18
Life belt
Ladder roller
Utility rope
FE tools
” LLUF”
The KO curtain will ONLY be deployed on the orders of the IC, the ———— officer will coordinate the deployment once ordered.
Evolution 34
2nd due Ladder officer
2014 change
Discussing air pressurized standpipes, the number of air release valves is required to be such that air pressure shall be released in no more than ———–
Eng ch 9 add 2
3 minutes
In regard to a utility rope stretch, if the fire is below the —— floor, then line is stretched up the stairs.
Eng ch 8 8.17
Below the 3rd floor
Pump discharge pressure for supplying a sprinkler system should start at ………
Eng Ch 10 10.3
150 psi
Lithium Ion ESS, response procedures
Minimum —- radius from containers/cabinets
Minimum——- from exhaust fan opening , usually on the —- side of the FDC
50 foot
100 foot , opposite
Haz Mat 19
When a fentanyl OD is present or suspected, and the respiratory rate is less than —– a minute :
Mucosal Atomizer Device MAD: adult —mg – nostril
Pediatric —mg — nostril
Narcan Nasal Spray: both Adult and Pediatric : – mg in –nostril
Respiratory rate less than 10 a minute
MAD:
Adult 1 mg in EACH nostril
Ped .5 mg in EACH nostril
Narcan Nasal Spray
Adult/Ped 4 mg in ONE nostril
HAZ mat 18
After administration of narcan during a fentanyl overdose,
If after ——- minutes minimal or no response , repeat with a second device in —— nostril . If after —– minutes respiratory rate isn’t above —– per min administer a repeat dose.
2-3 minutes
Other nostril
5 minutes
10 breaths
Operations during hurricanes involve vehicles driving through standing water. The depth of water to be crossed should not exceed —- for first line apparatus and —- for FDNY Hi Axle units.
AUC 159 p 18
18 inches
50 inches
The order of methods of communication for Rapid Response vehicle task forces :
AUC 159 Add 8
Dars- Primary
800 MHz- Alternate
Cell phones - Contingency
Dept Radio - Emergency
Properties of Natural Gas per the New Gas bulletin:
Depending on the mixture, the explosive range :
Mercaptan is added as an odorant giving it a ——- smell
———- lighter than air
—- cubic feet of NG has the approx. energy potential of — lb(s) of TNT
EP Gas 3.0
5-15 % "Rotting" smell Significantly lighter than air 2 cubic feet 1 lb of TNT
NEW BULLETIN
Natural Gas Main valve covers are ——- than curb valves/service valves covers to allow servicing and my be —– or —–
EP GAS 4.3
Larger
Round or square
Units shall calibrate their Flowmeters ———— and/or when necessary to insure proper working order.
Semi -Annually
TB Apparatus P2
Hose on apparatus is removed and clean in the ———- of each year .
Any hose that will reach —- years during the current calendar year is to be taken out of service.
Engines CH 7
Spring and Fall
10 years
Order for shutting down natural gas ( NEW BULLETIN)
Appliance Interior gas riser Meter (individual) Master meter HEAD of service valve 1. Building service valve 2. Exterior gas riser Curb valve
” AIM MY HEAD BEfore the CURB”
The letter suffix “ K” designates :
Comm CH 2
Division Task Force for Engines, Ladders and Battalions
New information 10/18
When submitting a CIDS card for a non fireproof structure RENOVATED or REPAIRED using ANY type of lightweight materials would be classified as :
Come CH 4
CL3LW
All recommendations for unit alarm assignment changes shall be submitted through the chain of command to ———
Come CH 5 5.5.3
Chief of Department
In relation to the BARB program (for Captain)
During the start of the tour inspection of the PSS system, you depress the cam and pull ——– of rope through the EXO to ensure the device functions properly. Pull rope back through the EXO leaving ——— of rope between the EXO and the anchor hook.
TB Rope 4
3-6 inches
8 inches
Discussing retract bollard operations , there are 2 key switches inside the control box. The —- one is used by the FDNY for emergency use only. The ——- is for DOT use only.
Tools 35
Top - FDNY
bottom - DOT
When discussing retractable bollard operations, there is a tamper alarm on the control box. If the key is not placed in the key switch and turned within ——— after opening the control box door, the system will switch to tamper mode.
Tools 35
30 seconds
The Floor jack:
Max capacity:
Lifting height :
Pumps to achieve max height :
Tools 37
Capacity : 2 tons ( 4000 lb)
Lifting height: min 3.5 inches to max 18 inches
Pumps for Max height : 5 pumps
Regarding the digital in line pressure gauge, an effective firefighting stream for a 2 1/2 hose line with an 1 1/8 MST is between ———- GPM
Tools 36
225-250 gpms
Digital in line pressure gauge:
Press and hold green on/off button for ——– to turn on gauge
Tools 36
4-5 seconds
Digital in line pressure gauge:
Red digital readout flash HI-P when pressure exceeds:
Blue digital readout flash HI-F when water flow exceeds :
Blue digital readout flash LO-F when water flow is less than:
HI P -pressure exceeds 200 psi
HI F - flow exceeds 250 gallons
LO F - flow is less than 80 gpms
Digital in line gauge:
No water flow for —— the digital display will go into sleep mode
No water flow after ——- the digital display will power off .
Tools 36
15 minutes
30 minutes
Digital in Line gauge
Fully charged battery will supply approx —— of continuous operation .
A SLOW flashing “Lo batt” indicates approx ——— of battery life remains
A RAPID flashing “Lo batt” indicates approx ——– of battery life remains
5 hours
90 minutes ( 3.5 hours used)
10 minutes
The Blitzfire is designed for a maximum inlet pressure of ——
Tools 38
175 psi, do not exceed this pressure
The Blitzfire requires a minimum of ——- gpms for proper oscillating operations
Tools 38
175 GPMS
The 1 1/4 solid stream tip on the Blitzfire will flow approximately—— gpms when supplied with 175 psi
The 1 1/2 solid stream tip will flow approximately——– gpms when supplied with 175 psi
Tools 36
490 GPMS FOR 1 1/4
600 GPMS FOR 1 1/2
The 2 inch solid stream tip should NOT be used with the Blitzfire due to poor stream reach and stream break up
When dealing with a wind impacted fire and an alternate strategy has been successfully implemented, approval to enter the public hallway must be given by the ________________
MD’s Add 3
IC, Operations, or Fire Sector Supervisor
Which unit upon arrival at a HRFPMD fire is responsible for Ensuring the elevators are recalled and searched ?
2nd arriving Ladder
MD 6.4.2
In regard to Hurricane and storm preparation all members shall be reminded about “reception areas “ each year on or about
May 1st
AUC 159 4.2.6
In an underground chemical attack, which company/team is responsible for evacuation to Gross Decon ?
2nd arriving Ladder Team 1
ERP 2 6.5
Bowstring truss roofs may only support ______ of the load they were originally designed to hold.
40 %
Taxpayers 3.3.3
Serious confrontations with civilians is the responsibility of ?
BITS
AUC 268A1.1
Lobby control unit operates on the _______ channel
Tactical channel
ICS Ch 2 add 4
When placing the Aerial ladder to a window sill, the tip of the ladder should be _________ over the window sill
Less than 6 inches
Ladders 2 3.1.5
The TL basket can operate to reach points ______ below grade
10 Feet below grade
TL pages 6-8-14
Units should inspect all spare cylinders (depots, Hi Rise, units, company, reserve apparatus ) for full pressure when ?
Weekly on Mondays
TB SCBA 3.2.12
According to Chief Dunn, when is the most dangerous time for a wood floor to collapse ?
During the DECAY stage
Dunn Ch 6
When a member assumes the “boxer” stance when cutting with the portable power saw , he should be standing with his feet _____
18-20 inches apart
TB Tools 9
Gas alert Extreme CO meter will give a visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration if the concentration of CO exceeds _______
EXCEEDS 35 ppm, so 36 or greater *
HAZ Mat 4 2.1
The relief valve on a TL should be set at _____
250 psi
Ladders 6
“Danger Do Not Enter” tape is red with black lettering and is carried by __________
All Battalion and Division vehicles
AUC 360 NEW
Charge the Post Radio ________ whether it was used or not for _________
Weekly
At least 8 hours
Comm Ch 12 1-2
After concluding TL operations, the boom should be raised to a ____ angle and the drains opened
60 degree angle
Ladders 6 sec 9
Gravity Load is a combination of _______ and __________ load
Dead, Live
Dunn
For communication at CFR and non fire emergencies , members can switch to which channel, when use of channel 1 is impractical?
10
New info 2017 states fire units will initiate contact using channel 1
Comm Ch 14
10 codes for : Brush fire Outside rubbish ADV fire Smoke seeping from manhole
10-21
10-22
10-23
10-25-3
Com ch 8
FF’s 6th. Grade with less than ——– of service may perform HW duty between the hours of 0900-2400. Provided they are monitored by and officer or experienced member
Less than 90 days of service
Regs Ch 20
A defibrillator that displays a flashing black hourglass in the upper ——-corner indicates ?
Right hand corner
Indicates operational and ready for use
CFR
Who is responsible for shutting down the utilities at a PD fire
2nd arriving Ladder
PD Ch 4
Clear pale color and an odor of musky hay ?
Phosgene
ERP add 2 p 20
During foam operations At 3%, the foam eductor will be consuming __________ of foam concentrate per minute
3.75 gallons per minute
TB Foam 7.2
Fans blowing fresh exterior air into a structure have shown to be ______ more efficient than negative pressure ventilation.
75 % more efficient
AUC 349 9.3
The optimum placement for the PP Fans is ________ from the attack stairway door on the ground floor with an angle tilt of ___ degrees
4-6 Feet
80 degrees
AUC 349
Discussing negative pressure ventilation with the Dept’s electric box fan, when the tarps can’t be used and the fan cannot be hung, position the fan inside the contaminated area facing the exhaust opening ________ back and a tilt angle of approx._________
6-8 feet
30 degrees
Watch the bluff with these numbers and the PFF fans
The Ultra Radiac has the capability to detect _________ types of radiation ?
Gamma and X Ray only
ERP add 4 D
When performing an operational test of the Ultra Radiac , the following displays indicate:
Blinking 9
Blinking 0
Blinking 9 indicates Utlra Radiac passed all tests
Blinking 0 indicates instrument failure, place O/S
ERP 4D 6.3
The Low Rate Alarm and High Rate Alarm for the UltraRadiac ?
Low rate alarm: 2 MR/hr
High rate alarm 50R/hr
ERP 4D 7.2
When EFAS starts, it will automatically download the latest version of the spare radio database, it will read “ Radio List Updated “ and the date and time in what color ?
Green letters
Comm Ch 9 add3
FDNY members shall only operate in the Warm Zone at an active shooter incident when approved by ……….
FDNY Deputy Chief , unless the PD requests entry for immediate life saving intervention
ERP add 3A
The Hi Rise nozzle when being supplied by a 2 1/2 hose line at 50 psi, will produce flows of ——–gpms
200-225 GPMS
TB Tools DS 17
At a chemical attack underground the unit responsible for providing the IC the number of victims
1st arriving Engine
ERP add 2 sect 7
At a chemical attack underground , which company is responsible for site access control ?
2nd arriving Ladder team 2
ERP add 2 sect 6.6
During a PD cellar fire, the decision to reposition the first hose line to a secondary entrance can be made by who ?
Acting chief or Chief Officer
PD Ch 3
Complaints shall be investigated promptly, but must be investigated within ?
24 hours after receipt
BISP Ch 5
According to Dunn, the descending order for most likely to least likely to collapse first at Places of Worship. ?
Tower, Steeple, Chimney, Free Standing Walls
The Tower and Steeple are the most unstable
Dunn Ch 8
Fire in a LRFPMD which unit has the responsibility to ENSURE the elevators are recalled and searched ?
2nd Arriving Ladder Company
MD 7.2
The Diamond brazed saw blade generates —— less sparks than abrasive blades
90% less sparks
Tools 9
During an explosive/incendiary incident, when both ladder companies are on scene, the 2nd arriving engine officer must remain at the ———- and assume control until relieved by a Battalion chief
Triage Transfer Point
ERP add 3 sect 5
In order to account for members eligible for Chauffeur school , Company Commanders shall forward Form CT-1 to their administrative division SEMI ANNUALLY by ?
Feb 1st and August 1st
AUC 254 2.10
To reset an EAB, depress and hold the EAB for approximately—-until the reset tone is heard
2 seconds
Comm Ch 9 add 4
Valve colors and associated liquids on board a ship
Light Blue Green Yellow Red Orange
Light Blue- Fresh Water Green-Salt Water Yellow-Lube Oil Red-fuel oil Orange - Air
Marine manual 1.8.5
Units equipped with the digital in line pressure gauge should ensure batteries are rotated and recharged after use and —–
Weekly
TB Tools 36
Correct placement of a portable ladder to a window
LEVEL with the window sill
Ladders 1 7.4
All Ice and Cold water rescue equipment shall be inspected when ?
Quarterly, Jan, April, July , October
JAJO
Water Rescue 2
If difficulty is encountered clearing the attack stairway of occupants, the 3RD arriving ladder at a HROB fire shall advise ————- to withhold the attack until occupants have been removed .
1st Ladder
Fire Sector Supervisor or Fire Brach director
HROB 8.5
The color of the spherical voice and flight data recorder
Bright Yellow
*rectangular recorders will be red or international orange
AUC 325 6.2
The Chief of Operations requires the supervisor of a unit to submit a “multiple member injury report” when ?
3 or more members suffer injuries at the same incident resulting in ML that TOUR
SB 7 add 2
Even after final extinguishment seems to have been accomplished, LI-ION-ESS may re ignite ———- after being involved in a fire.
Hours to Days
HazMat 19
Danger Zone distances for LI-ION-ESS operations
Containers/cabinets:
Container/cabinet exhaust fan opening
Minimum 50 feet
Minimum 100 feet
HAZ Mat 19
POST FIRE considerations for Container/Cabinet fires involving LI-ION-ESS systems, the SME is required to be on scene within
2 Hours
HAZ Mat 19
Pre Printed Emergency Roll Call forms can be found ??
All Battalion and Division vehicles
Comm Ch 9 add 2
Vacant building markings should be a square approximately —
Lines of markings are to be —— wide
——–color paint
18”X 18”
2” wide
Lime Yellow reflective paint
Vacants 1.3
In EIFS, the foam plastic insulation (FPI) layer should be considered combustible and it’s typically ——thick
1/4”-8” thick
AUC 362
When used on EIFS building fires, the Cockloft nozzle can provide an upward vertical reach up to —— floors on the exterior of the building , and should be extended approximately—– from the window sill at a slight angle toward the building.
2 floors
Approximately 3 feet
AUC 362
The isolation zone surrounding a suspicious explosive device according to the FDNY would generally exceed
300 feet
ERP add 3 sect 4.1
Contaminated, non disposal PPE or work duty uniforms shall be placed in a double sealed clear plastic bag with a bio hazard label attached. The bag is marked correctly with
Unit assigned
Name
Contaminant
“UNC”
CFR D Ch 3
After discovering the apparatus Radio is defective , in order to obtain a portable citywide radio, you notify ?
Division
Comm Ch 8
The maximum pressure to which any part of the Multi versal should be subjected to is
200 psi
TB Tools 17
The following leaves of absence SHALL be deducted from annual leave allowance :
Emergency Leave extensions(unless reimbursement is approved and performed in 90 days )
Special Leaves with pay
Leaves for legal appearances not involving city business
Regs 17.1.8
In general, the DOT regulations require placards to be posted only on trucks that are transporting ——— pounds of a particular material
OVER 1000 pounds
HAZ Mat 1
Commanding officers of all units shall forward reports on form BP 93 within ——- days after date veterans holiday duty was performed. The form should be filled out in ———–
4 days
Triplicate
Regs 17.5.6
When an incident is determined to to be a MAJOR GAS EMERGENCY, transmit a——- and a ——— specifying a Major Gas Emergency
10-75 and a 10-80-1
EP Gas 7.3
One of the conditions that is indicative of a Major Gas Emergency is elevated natural gas readings ——— LEL or greater in an unvented subsurface structure (manhole, sewer)
20 % LEL
EP Gas
A condition indicative of a Major Gas Emergency is ——- LEL inside or outside
10 % LEL or greater
EP Gas
A condition indicative of a Major Gas Emergency is ___________ damage to major components of the gas infrastructure (Master meter, gas service pipe, etc
SERIOUS DAMAGE
Watch for word change
EP Gas
When discussing the SENSIT TKY Gas Detector , a battery recharge takes ——- and a ——- LED will indicate a fully charged battery which will last approx__________ hours of continuous use
2-5 hours
Green LED
20 hours
EP Gas add
Con Ed main valves have ID numbers located ——–
National Grid are ID’d by ——–
On tags inside of the valve cover
National Grid ID number stamped on the North side of the collar underneath the cover
EP Gas 4.3
Peck vents may have a —– cap
RED
EP gas 4.4.2
