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On a search rope, the distance between directional knot and distance knots.
Distance between other distance knots
18”
6”
The distance a search rope should be off the ground
One to two feet
How many members should operate on a search rope?
3.
Other members can stay back as backup team and monitor conditions, and be ready to assist
When should the search rope be repacked?
Monthly
Propane is heavier than air? T or F
True. 1.5-2 times heavier
What distances should be maintained for members not actually engaged in operations at a leak of a LP tanker
1000 ft from the front and rear, and 500ft from the sides
What are some properties of methanol?
It is a flammable liquid.
Has a flash point of 54 degrees.
It is soluble in water.
The vapors are slightly heavier than air
Can foam be used on a methanol fire?
Yes, but methanol is destructive to ordinary foam. Alcohol type must be used.
Dry chem can also be used.
Water can also be used to dilute the methanol
What is the osha established maximum safe working level for CO over an 8 hr period?
35 ppm
A CO incident would be described as?
A situation where no occupants are symptomatic and meter readings are 9PPM or less
A CO emergency would be described as?
A situation where occupants are symptomatic or meter readings are greater than 9PPM
The CO Meter will activate with a visual and low audible warning with a slow vibration at what concentration?
A reading of GREATER THAN 35 PPM
The CO meter will activate with a high alarm and fast vibration at what level?
A reading of GREATER THAN 100 PPM
What button turns on the CO meter?
The circular green button on the left.
That is the only button to be used by field units
For a Co activation of over 35ppm but Below 100 the meter will signal a slow tone, flashing red light, and a slow vibration how often?
Every one second
For a Co activation of over 100 PPM the meter will signal a FAST tone, flashing red light, and a FAST vibration how often?
Every half second
A low battery alarm on the CO meter consists of?
One beep every 5 seconds
One flash every 5 seconds
One quick vibration every one minute
A low battery icon on screen
When a class order has been given to use antidotes, can a CPC unit use the mark 1 kits assigned to their unit?
Yes, additional kits can be obtained through ems command
At a haz-mat emergency, a class order is given by whom?
An OMA responding physician
For a confirmed BDS activation, first units should transmit what signal?
10-80
The CIDS abbreviation for pre incident guideline is?
(PG)
What does CFRD HOLD mean?
It’s a facility that has has medical professionals and oxygen and defibrillators, at all hours of operation.
Will units respond to CFRD runs that are at a CFRD hold building?
Units will receive segment one type calls, cardiac arrest, choking, and will respond.
What hours does one unit respond to an ERS no contact
Between 2300 and 0800
Other times there is no response
Officers reporting in to the command post shall report in alone and have their members stand at least?…
25 feet from the command post
The officer on duty within each firehouse will review the emergency action plan for the firehouse at the following times…?
Initially when the plan is developed.
Whenever changed.
When new members assigned.
Quarterly.
What is the height of a speed hump?
3-4” higher than street surface
What is the length of a speed hump?
Slightly longer than the average automobile
A concrete reducer will be striped with what design?
Receding lines design
An asphalt reducer will be striped with what design
Chevron design
What are the speed limits for 3” and a 4” reducers (speed humps)
15 mph - 4”
20mph- 3”
The hood is washed with?
Liquid detergent
It is never wringed out
A white line under the number on the barrel of a hydrant indicates what?
The hydrant is on a dead end main
What is the pak-trackers maximum range of receiving
900ft line of sight
How long must the company journal be kept?
20 yrs
In the company journal, what pages are for Chiefs visits?
500 running backwards to 498
In the company journal, what pages are for company drills?
497 backwards to 495
Width of the flagging column
3/8”
When an officer, on or off duty in a firehouse suspects a member of violating the drug/alcohol policy, he shall…?
- Investigate
- Relieve member from duty
- Place unit OOS
- Notify batt chief(or if appropriate next sup. off)
- Notify BITS
- Record in co. Journal
A single 90 degree kink in an 1 3/4 hose line can reduce the GPM in the line by how much?
20 GPM or more
3 kinks can lose up to 90 GPM
How many turns shuts off the hydrant street valve?
17 turns counter clockwise
The distance maintained from downed power lines while operating a fog nozzle
At least 25ft
An effective firefighting stream is one that delivers ____GPM.? (1 3/4”)
180
At a 10-77 who is responsible for bringing the high rise nozzle?
4th due engine
A defective hydrant that is a code 1 would be described as…?
Broken barrel
A defective hydrant that is a code 2 would be described as…?
Unserviceable. Visibly intact but not serviceable
A defective hydrant that is a code 3 would be described as…?
Defective but serviceable. Defect other than missing cap or chain.
A defective hydrant that is a code 4 would be described as…?
Cap or chain missing
When maneuvering portable ladders, what rungs do the front man and rear man place their arms through?
Front man- between 2nd and 3rd rungs
Rear man- through the last two rungs
What is the maximum nozzle pressure when using a ladder pipe?
90PSI
What is the recommended ladder angle for a ladder pipe operation?
70 degrees
What is the maximum height from the street the ladder pipe can be?
80’
Who is the safety team for… One 4 ff engine on scene?
The officer and one ff enter and two member remain outside, a defensive position is taken
Prior to the arrival of the fast unit, who normally makes up the safety team?
The backup and control of the second due engine
Who is the safety team for… One 5 ff engine on scene?
The door and control
Who is the safety team for… One ladder company on scene?
OV and LCC
Who is the safety team for… 4 FF ladder on scene?
LCC and outside FF designated by officer
Who is the safety team for… One engine and one ladder on scene?
The LCC and control
When an engine or ladder company that is understaffed is the only unit on scene, the company shall?
Take a defensive position
The tools the fast truck shall report to the command post with (besides their regular tools)
Fast pak Search rope Stokes basket with long backboard 2:1 rope Pak tracker
The priorities of things to assess after giving the appropriate radio transmission when finding a downed member
(Fair) Fire Air Immediate medical care, if required and possible Removal
When finding a downed FF, positioning them on their right side will provide access to what identification points?
Name on coat
PRA identification which will provide unit and position
Helmet front piece
ID number on HT
Breaking strength of nylon tubular webbing?
4000 lbs
Knotted breaking strength of tubular webbing
3000 lbs
In a building where plywood and 4x4’s are used to form a concrete floor, what floor would the storage of materials be on?
Two floors below the most recently poured floor
In a building where plywood and 4x4’s are used to form a concrete floor, what is the spacing of 4x4’s for construction?
4’ on center
In a building where plywood and 4x4’s are used to form a concrete floor, the curing stage would have the 4x4’s spaced every?
8’
When natural gas passes through soil, the mercaptan can be scrubbed out, this is known as…?
Odor fade
Shutting off a gas line in a building would require turning the wing cock nut how far in what direction?
1/4 turn counter-clockwise so the key operating nut is perpendicular to the piping
How many turns and what direction shuts most natural gas curb valves?
1/4 turn clockwise
When turning a gas curb valve and 1/4 turn does not shut the gas off, you should…?
Continue to turn clockwise until resistance is met. This may occur between 7 1/2 to 15 full turns. Don’t turn more than 15 turns.
These older curb valves are gated
How many turns to shut off a natural gas street valve?
We don’t shut down street valves
While using the Altair meter, it will emit a vibrating pulse and flashing green light every….?
30 seconds to alert user it is operating
the Altair meter will alarm at:
LEL:
O2 enriched:
O2 deficient:
LEL- 10%
O2 enriched- 23%
O2 deficient- 19.5%
Altair. A series of crosses under the comb/ex icon indicates that…
It’s at least 100% of the LEL.
Operate for life saving purposes only
A series of crosses under the oxygen icon on the Altair meter means the oxygen level is?
Above 25% oxygen
What’s the direction and number of turns to shut down a manual shutoff valve on the buckeye pipeline?
Clockwise 42 turns
84 half turns
How many turns to shut a manual valve on the LIC shippers line of the buckeye pipeline?
24 full turns, 48 half turns
How far should Department apparatus be from a leak on the buckeye pipeline?
At least 600’ away
A leak of the buckeye pipeline along the train tracks would require members as flag persons along the tracks how far away in both directions?
1000 ft
When are the manual shutoff valves of the buckeye pipeline inspected by units that have them in their administrative district?
During semi annual hydrant inspection and during familiarization drills
What drill do you actually shut down the valves of the buckeye pipeline..?
Borough drills
What PSIG does the buckeye pipeline operate at?
1200psig
What PSIG does the LIC shippers lines of the buckeye pipeline operate at?
200psig
What does the buckeye pipeline carry and how big are the pipes?
2- 12” steel pipes carrying gasoline and kerosine based aviation fuel
How do you report a repair needed on the buckeye pipeline valve?
Critical repair?
Flooding in valve pit?
Regular repair- letterhead report to buckeye coordinator
Critical repair and flooding require an immediate telephone notification to the buckeye pipeline coordinator
Brush fire operations: all engine companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry:
2 Indian pumps
4 fire brooms
1” forestry hose
Brush fire operations: all engine companies assigned to relocate or respond to Staten Island shall carry:
2 Indian pumps
4 fire brooms
Brush fire operations: all ladder companies assigned to Staten Island shall carry:
4 Indian pumps
4 fire brooms
6 lengths of 1 3/4” hose
What is the capacity of the Bambi bucket?
150 gallons.
Dropped by helicopter
During phase A or B of winter operations what 6 things are required to be added the engine and ladder company apparatus ?
6 extra lengths of 2 1/2" hose 2 shovels Containers of salt or sand Vehicle recovery strap with shackle Tire chains and link tool Special hydrant connections as determined by company officers (Also to be put on reserve apparatus)
When securing the premises of a building with a fire dept padlock, where should the two keys be kept?
One in battalion office and one on the rig of the company using the lock
How will a reserve apparatus identify itself when it is activated
Acting engine
For a reserve apparatus that has been staffed and put in service, how many copies of the riding lists are made, and where are they kept?
3
Rig
Officer
Copy posted at house watch desk
Where should a reserve apparatus getting activated get its CFRD equipment from?
Units will be provided equipment by tech services
T or F
Ensure a tower ladder is responding on the initial alarm for a fire in a building with a cell site?
True
If a cell site is involved in fire who is special called in addition to the 10-75?
Extra engine and truck
Additional batt chief to supervise roof ops
If a press inquiry does not interfere with dept operations and a supervisor is present on scene, what three things can be mentioned?
1 type of incident
2 number of patients
3 the hospital to which they are being transported
How many days in advance must a mutual be submitted?
At least 3 days
When must a mutual exchange be completed by?
30 days
What is the max amount of mutual a member can owe or be owed?
8
How many self mx tours can a member have owed to them?
2 max
How many self mx’s can a member request in any calendar year?
4
How many attempts should be made to contact the dispatcher?
And if they can’t be reached ?
Don’t make more than three attempts.at least 30 second intervals
If they still can’t be reached, use another mobile radio.
Still can’t be reached, contact citywide dispatcher
How far should cell phones and handie talkies be from vehicles transporting explosives?
How far should post radios, marine radios and rig radios be ?
150 ft
300 ft
On the apparatus radio, a stuck button will be interrupted after how long?
60 secs
Signal transmitted for the derailment of a subway car?
10-60
Signal transmitted for collapse of a 6 story multiple dwelling?
10-60 code 2
What is the difference between 10-60 and 10-60 code 1?
They both are a major emergency incident with the potential for multiple casualties, but a code 1 requires enhanced technical rescue resources
What’s the difference between a 10-60 code 1 and a 10-60 code 2/ 2nd alarm?
They both are a major emergency incident with the potential for multiple casualties, that requires enhanced technical rescue resources, but a code 2 is large scale requiring a enhanced 2nd alarm assignment. E.g. Explosion with severe collateral damage, airplane crash ( except airport crash boxes) collapse of a 6 story me
What are the guidelines for transmitting a 10-80 no code?
Release is of a small quantity
The material and its hazards have been identified
PPE provides adequate protection
Specialized training and equipment are not needed
(S.I.P.S.)
Who should a FF contact in what priority, when their company officer can’t be reached on the HT.?
Company chauffeur
IC
Any HT equipped member
What are the five situations where a MAYDAY message is transmitted?
I- collapse imminent O- Structural collapse has occurred U- unconscious member, life threatening injury M- missing member L- lost or trapped member
What six situations may an URGENT message be transmitted?
W- water loss I- injury, non life threatening F- collapse feared E- fire entering exposure D- interior attack discontinued Transmission of 10-70
When using feedback assisted rescue, how far are the HTs held from one another?
1-2” apart
How long is the “time out timer” on the handie talkies?
30 seconds
When a member hits the emergency alert button, how is their company position and name listed on the EFAS.?
It will be listed in red on both radio status and maydays
How long it the emergency alert button held to reset itself ?
Aprox 2 seconds till a reset tone is heard
T or F… When a member changes channels on the HT after depressing the emergency alert button, the beacon will stop and the emergency alert will be reset?
False, the beacon continues on the new channel, and the members EM signal will be transmitted on the new channel
How long is the emergency alert button pressed to activate ?
1/2 second
On the handie talkie, What does a steady red light while transmitting mean?
Radio is transmitting
On the handie talkie, What does a flashing red light while transmitting mean?
Low battery
Or when the radio voltage drops below preset alert level