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REGS 13 Apparatus and Equipment Flashcards

1
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Commanding officers shall maintain a currently accurate list of all tools and
equipment carried on vehicles and apparatus under their jurisdiction.
Where are these lists kept ?

A

Such list shall be filed in the Uniform Filing System and a duplicate kept in an
accessible location on apparatus
Sec 13.1.2

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A current inventory of hose shall be maintained where ? What is recorded in this inventory ?

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IN the office record journal,
recording
size, kind, registered number, manufacturer, year of issue and disposition
Sec 13.2.5

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There is also a flexible record system of hose that must be maintained. What info will an officer on duty find ?

A

size and registered numbers of hose currently carried ** ON Apparatus. **
Sec 13..2.6

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4
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Engine companies shall carry not less than_____ lengths of 2 1/2” and not less
than ______ lengths of 1 3/4” hose (rolled or folded).

A

3 lengths of 2 1/2” and 3 lengths of 1 3/4”
Sec 13.2.8
Additionally, each engine company shall ensure that an EXTRA length of 1 3/4
inch hose with nozzle, either rolled or folded, is stored on the apparatus

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5
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Ladder companies shall

carry not less than _____ lengths of 1 3/4” hose (rolled or folded) and the __________

A

3, necessary fittings to place a line in operation

Sec 13.2.8

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Additionally, each engine company shall ensure that an extra length of ________, either rolled or folded, is stored on the apparatus. This
hose must be easily accessible so that it can be used to replace a burst length or
for adding to a short stretch.

A

1 3/4 inch hose ** WITH ** nozzle

Sec 13.2.8

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Q

When is the operation of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in
quarters ran ?
How long are they run for ?

A

Company commanders shall arrange, each Monday on the 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. tour
Sec 13.2.13
15 minutes
Sec 13.4.13

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Doors or windows of apparatus shall not be removed without written permission
from the ??

A

officer in command of Division of Fleet Maintenance

Sec 13.2.16

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Officers on duty shall not allow the apparatus to be taken from quarters except:

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A. Upon receipt of a signal or response
B. Upon orders of the Chief of Department, an Assistant or Deputy
Assistant Chief, or the officer in command of Fleet Maintenance.
C. For the purpose of cleaning quarters, training chauffeurs, or outdoor
drill.
D. To perform assigned inspectional duties.
E. Company apparatus may be utilized for the purpose of procuring
required food. Units are to complete this procedure within 45 minutes
and are limited to their first due response area.
Sec 13.3.1

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The time apparatus is taken from and returned to quarters and reasons, shall be
entered in the company journal. When does the Officer On Duty record this entry ?

A

Routine entries of response and return from
alarms shall be recorded by the housewatchman. Movement of apparatus on
other occasions shall be recorded by the officer on duty.
Sec 13.3.1

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Members in charge of Department vehicles shall permit only on-duty members
as recorded on unit’s riding list (BF-4) to ride upon such vehicles. Variations of
this section are permitted only with the advanced approval of

A

the Chief of
Operations.
Sec 13.3.3

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13.3.4 The officer on duty following roll calls shall, with chauffeurs, make a thorough
inspection of apparatus. When completed, such officer shall enter what into the
company journal ??

A

All details of the roll call and inspection.

The officer shall record in the Company Journal, immediately following the roll
call entry, the name of the inspector and the results of the inspection.
Sec 13.3.4

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When repairs to apparatus are needed, and the Department mechanic determines
that unit cannot respond, the officer must promptly notify who ?
If the unit has not returned to service within _____ hours of the original
notification, the company officer must notify whom ?

A

the Dispatcher,
Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief

2 hours , the Battalion and Deputy Chief
Sec 13.3.7

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When the unit is returned to service, the company officer must promptly notify ?

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The Dispatcher, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Chief.

Sec 13.3.7

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When officer is notified of any apparatus defect or irregularity, an inspection
shall be made and the officer’s findings promptly recorded ________ The officer must promptly notify who ?

A

in the company journal.
Fleet Maintenance Division
Secb13.3.8

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16
Q

There are occasions when there are no radio mechanics on duty to repair
apparatus sirens. When a unit’s electronic siren is out of service, the officer
shall notify ? Does the unit go out of service ?

A

The Battalion and Division.
Depends !!
In the case where the unit is equipped
with another operating audible device, such as an air horn AND emergency lights
(BOTH ARE REQUIRED) , the unit will remain in service.
If there is no audible signal
or emergency lights, a spare apparatus shall be requested.
Sec 13.3.8

17
Q

If an apparatus has no audible signal or emergency lights, what must be requested ?

A

If there is no audible signal
OR EMERGENCY LIGHTS , a spare apparatus shall be requested.
Sec 13.3.8

18
Q

Can a member at quarters refill a tire that is low on air ?

A

YES!!
No attempt shall be made to reinflate a tire that has gone flat.
This does not prohibit the inflation of a tire to the required pressure, where there
has been a loss of pressure NOT resulting from a flat tire
Sec 13.3.9

19
Q

13.3.13 When apparatus is out of quarters for any reason, except while responding to
fires or emergencies, and cross links of snow chains break or become loose, can the rig continue to respond ?

A

YES but !! officer in command of apparatus shall cause apparatus to stop immediately and
have the condition corrected by removing loose or broken-links with bolt
cutters.

20
Q

Officers receiving apparatus for use or storage shall test such apparatus and
account for all assigned tools and equipment. Assigned equipment shall include
tools, appliances and accessories (sirens, air horns, bells, warning lights,
appliance holders, etc.).
In the event that assigned tools or equipment are removed or missing, officer on
duty shall

A

comply with the provisions of Section 1.15.3 of the Manual of
Requisitions and Payrolls and notify the administrative battalion chief on duty.
Sec 13.3.16

21
Q

No parts or accessories, of any kind, shall be removed or altered on any
apparatus, whether assigned or spare, in or out of service, without written
permission from

A

the Chief of Support Services

Sec 13.3.19

22
Q

When are hose on apparatus removed and cleaned ?

A

Hose on apparatus shall be removed, cleaned and repacked in the spring and fall
of each year in accordance with schedules issued by Division Commanders.
Sec 13.3.24

23
Q

When a hose is changed on an apparatus the OOD shall update what ?

A

Officers on duty shall, when hose is changed, promptly rectify flexible hose
record system AND enter in the company journal the size and register number of
each length changed
Sec 13.3.27

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Q

13.3.29 Each day, immediately after 0900 and 1800 hours roll calls, officers on duty
shall supervise the inspection of each mask carried by units. Such inspections
shall be made by firefighters, designated by officers, to determine cleanliness
and operating efficiency of all masks. The OOD shall record this where with what details ?

A

The officer supervising the inspection shall make an entry in the Company
Journal indicating mask number (i.e. 1,2, etc.), names of the inspecting
members and the results of the inspection. Defects found shall be included in
such entries and recorded on mask record cards

25
Q

Members whose driver’s licenses have been suspended, revoked, expired, or in
any way considered invalid, shall not drive any Department vehicles. Who is responsible for the report to the Chief of personnel ? This report must be received with in how many days ?

A

Such members shall forward a report to the Chief of Personnel, with all relevant
information within one week of such occurrence
Sec 13.4.20

26
Q

When a civilian alleges that the Department is responsible for an accident the
civilian should be informed that he/she may file a notice of claim by calling who ?
What must the OOD do upon return to quarters ?

A

the Comptroller’s Office at (212) 669-8750.

The officer on duty must
make a journal entry of the allegations.
Sec 13.5.8

27
Q

13.5.9 Every effort shall be made by officers and members present at the scene to
obtain the names and addresses of witnesses to the accident. This information
will be relayed

A

to the Division of Safety either from the scene or immediately
upon return to quarters
Sec 13.5.9

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