REGS + Safety Bull Flashcards
1
Q
The member against whom charges are being preferred is known as:
A
the Respondent
2
Q
Charges must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to BITs within ______ after occurrence, unless delayed to unusual circumstances.
A
10 days
3
Q
How long must the Company Fire Records journal be retained for?
A
10 years
4
Q
How long must the company office record journal be retained for?
A
10 years
5
Q
Who can assign the injury classification?
A
Only the Medical Officer
6
Q
For a Biological Exposure, notification to the Medical Officer is required for:
A
both with or without symptoms
7
Q
For a Non-Biological Exposure, notification to the Medical Officer is required for:
A
ONLY with symptoms
8
Q
What will the supervisor enter in the FD Identification number on the injury/exposure report if the injury/exposure occurred at a non-response?
A
all 9’s in the 16 digit space.
Otherwise 16 digit FDID is found on lower left side of response ticket.
9
Q
All available injury/exposure information must be initiated and submitted no later than _____ from the date of the injury/exposure ____________ the members signature and or narrative.
A
7 days
with or without
10
Q
When does the Chief of Operations require a supervisor of a unit to submit a report?
A
3 or more members suffer inuries at the same incident resulting in medical leave that tour.
11
Q
To alert on-scene and incoming units of an active shooter, the Officer of a ladder company used his emergency alert tone with ________ to notify units that this is an active shooter incident and not a routine fire or emergency.
A
an URGENT not mayday
12
Q
Disciplinary charges are to reported and forwarded to BITs within _______ days.
A
10
Discipline = 10 letters
13
Q
When Gypsum roof construction is found, Interior firefighting operations shall be conducted from:
and hose streams operated:
A
Areas of Safety
Well in Advance of members
14
Q
When the presence of gypsum roof deck is known, notification will be made to?
A
IC
and evacuate the roof
15
Q
What kind of construction should you suspect on all new or renovated Taxpayer/Commercial structures?
A
Truss Construction
16
Q
What are some features of the Toyota RAV4 EV?
A
- Electric Charge Receptacle located RIGHT FRONT Fender
- “EV” decal on BOTH sides and the REAR (Not Front)
- Air Intake Vents on Both Rear Quarter Panels
17
Q
Toyota RAV4 EV
Vehicle OR Battery Pack fires can be extinguished:
A
by using COPIUS amounts of Water or Class D Powder Extinguishing Agent.
18
Q
If the Toyota RAV4 EV is conneced to a charging device:
A
DO NOT USE WATER FOR EXTINGUISHMENT.
Use Class D Powder
If it is not connected, battery voltage will not follow water back up a firehose.
19
Q
Where can you use extrication tools on a Toyota RAV4 EV?
A
Passenger compartment
Not on components that may crush or puncture traction batteries.
20
Q
Toyota RAV4 EV
How to disconnect the batteries using the Service Plug?
A
- Secure vehicle (Park, Parking brake, Shut off with key, Chock wheels)
- Make sure MOTOR SWITCH IS OFF
- Peel back carpet from the DRIVERS SIDE REAR PASSENGER FOOTWELL
- Turn the Lock Knob and Remove Service Plug Cover
- Raise Handle and Pull it out
21
Q
Exemptions from wearing High Visibility Safety Vests:
A
Members Directly Involved & in the Immediate Vicinity of Firefighting, HazMat Mitigation or Technical Rescue
- Donned bunker gear and SCBA working in Close Proximity to a SOURCE OF HEAT
- Donned HazMat PPE
- Donned Tech Rescue PPE and/or Equipment
22
Q
Where is the unit designation marked on high visibility safety vests?
A
INSIDE OF VEST, CENTERED ON THE BACK OF THE LOWER REFLECTIVE STRIPE - with Black Permanent Marker
23
Q
Where are vests stored?
A
Preferably Crew Cab
24
Q
If spare vests are required?
Repair or replace a damaged vests?
A
Admin DIVISION
RT-2 to QUARTERMASTER
25
Vests shall be inspected?
After EACH USE and During SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION
26
What is the only part of the uniform not provided by Quartermaster?
Black socks
27
Members promoted shall procure from the Quartermaster the dress uniform for their new rank within ________ after the date of such promotion.
30 days
28
Members shall, within _______ after promotion to any rank, forward a bust photograph in uniform, and cap, to the Bureau of Personnel.
60 days
29
Uniforms and equipment specified in this chapter shall be inspected annually by Battalion Chiefs during the period of:
April 15 to Jne 15
30
When members gear becomes condemned.
| Members without back up bunker gear should contact who for loaner gear?
SOC
31
Officers should wear their Blue tie with FDNY tie clasp with their work/duty uniform from:
0900 to 2300 hrs
| Required at all hours when dealing with the public
32
When are ties optional for company officers?
Responding to, Operating at, and Returning from alarms.
| at all times when wearing Short sleeve work/duty shirt.
33
What is the schedule for wearing long sleeve work/duty shirt?
November 1 to April 30
34
What is the schedule for wearing long/short sleeve work/duty shirt?
May 1 to October 31
35
When are shorts not to be worn with the work/duty uniform?
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AFID
Annual Education Day
Hydrant Inspection
Complaint Investigation
Public Education Activities
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36
Reports of special importance or of a nature similar to the following shall be preceded by an immediate telephone communication to the Deputy and Battalion Chief on duty:
1. Unusual occurrence at a fire or elsewhere
2. Loss of life or seriour injury to members or Civilians at a fire or elsewhere
3. Accidents to apparatus, or placing a company or apparatus OOS
4. Structural or occupancy hazards imminently dangerous to life or property
5. Depletion in a unit of manual stregth required for fire duty.
37
Monthly and quarterly reports are to be dated _____________ and shall be in Dept headquarters not later than the ________.
First of the month
| THIRD
38
Reports in Chimney Fire Violation and Defective Chimney require how many copies?
2
| also Water Rescue (Commanding Officer writes report)
39
While operating the apparatus in reverse, where is the Officer's position?
Along the RIGHT SIDE (Officer's side) Near the Cab - to give immediate orders.
Both Windows shall be lowered.
40
When backing up at operations, it is safer and more reliable to rely on:
HAND SIGNALS between Chauffeur and members.
| HT's can be ineffective and possibly dangerous.
41
In a tiller type accident, the point of contact comes between ___________ from the corner and unsually involves the ______________ car.
50 to 80 feet
second or third car
strikes a parked car on the Far Side of the turn
42
Driving a tiller:
| Do Not Accelerate until you are _____ ladder truck lengths into the street.
3
43
The solution for safe driving of the tiller lies in:
Front End Skill (LCC) and CONTROL (Officer)
44
a CD-19 and CD-19A (Apparatus Collision Report/Investigation) shall be forwarded to Safety Command for all FD:
COLLISIONS and INCIDENTS
45
If two or more FDNY apparatus collide, the occurrence is considered to be:
two or more collisions and a CD-19 is required from each unit.
46
When an individual alleges that the Dept is responsible for a collision or incident, inform them that he/she may file a notice of claim by calling the:
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE
47
An apparatus collision is when:
an apparatus strikes or is struck by a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, or strikes a fixed object.
48
An incident is:
1. Damage to an apparatus caused by an UNUSUAL OCCURENCE (tree limb falls on an apparatus)
2. apparatus fire
3. damage discovered during routine inspection
4. damage to a civilian vehicle caused by a properly parked apparatus operating at alarms, inspection activities and MUD
5. a Properly Parked Apparatus that was struck by another apparatus *(Incident for the apparatus that was struck)*
6. an Allegation that a dept vehicel caused damage to a civilian vehicle or property
7. vandalism
49
Who determines if a collision is a major collision?
Battalion Chief
50
If it becomes imperative to move an apparatus or other vehicles involved in a collision, the location of tires shall be marked wth a:
"T" (of outside wheel) of all involved vehicles on:
- the Outside Edge of each tire
- Center-line of the axle of each wheel
51
How many corners are required to be marked with the "T"?
4 corners
| 6 for a tractor trailer
52
"T" marks for collisions shall be made with lumber crayon, chalk, or any other means at hand. They shall be renewed until:
Arrival of Safety Battalion
53
the CD-19 report shall be forwarded within:
96 hours of collision/incident
54
The forwarding of reports shall not be delayed due to medical, vacation, regular, or other leaves.
if officer/operator with the unit at the time of collision/incident is unavaible to prepare report, another officer/supervisor assigned to the unit shall prepare and forward report. (WITHIN 96 HOURS)
55
What collisions are considered preventable?
FD vehicle in a Non-Response mode strikes a vehicle when passing a Double Parked Car (including 10-20 mode)
Operating in reverse when guide personnel are OR SHOULD BE AVAILABLE
56
Who will make the final decision as to the preventability of any accident?
Deputy Chief who chairs the Quarterly Safety Committee Meeting
57
What happens to an Officer involved in the First, Second, and Third preventable collision?
1st interviewed by chief officer from officer's assigned battalion
2nd in a 12 month period = supervisory conference with a Chief Officer from the Officers Assigned Battalion
3rd in 18 months = supervisory conference between Unit Commander and Chief officer from the Unit Commander's Assigned Battalion. REPORT FORWARDED TO CHIEF OF OPERATIONS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REASSINGMENT OF THE OFFICER FOR A 60 DAY PERIOD.
58
Any collision involving double parked cars while unit is in a non-response mode will result in:
Supervisory Conference
59
When drawing the collison diagram:
1. use a Solid line to indicate?
2. use a Broken line to indicate?
3. Mark point of collision with?
1. Path of apparatus and vehicles BEFORE the accident
2. Path of apparatus and vehicles AFTER the accident
3. X
*Mark North on a compass (arrow inside a circle) in Upper Left of diagram
60
The driver of an emergency vehicle does not have the right of way until:
IT IS YIELDED BY ALL OTHER TRAFFIC
61
If, While Responding, it becomes necessary to enter a block with double parked cars, the following action is MANDATORY:
1. All Personnel of the unit be used to assist and guide chauffeur.
2. Officer in command MUST Direct movement of apparatus
3. Chauffeur maintains permittable rate of speed to stop.
4. Officers responsibility to ensure apparatus is Stopped if Any Doubt
62
Bereavement Leave:
1. Immediate family of member
(other relative Residing in the Household at time of death)
2. Domestic Partner (have lived together for ONE YEAR or more on a continuous basis at the time of registration)
3. Immediate family member of Spouse or Domestic Partner - relative residing in members household at time of death. **NO Brother Or Sister UNLESS LIVING WITH YOU
63
What is the bereavement leave granted to member?
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Not more than:
TWO-15 hr tours. OR
TWO-9 hr tours AND ONE-15 hr tour
(30 Hours OR 33 Hours OFF)
Granted by the Deputy Chief in the case of:
1. Death in members immediate family
2. Death of members domestic partner
3. Death in immediate family of members spouse or domestic partner (Includes notice from Dept. of Def. of remains returned or MIA)
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bereavement leave may not be less than 4 calendar days
64
A member receiving a death notification while on duty:
will be promptly excused by the Immediate superior officer on duty
65
When does bereavement leave begin?
0900 hours Following Time of Death
66
Which companies on-line for CFRD responses are eligible to receive CFRD pay?
Engine, RESCUE, Squad
67
CFRD certified personnel working in Ladder or Marine companies will be eligible for CFRD differential when?
code ABCD
1. performing a patient Assessment
2. stabilizing a patients spine/neck (BACK)
3. administration of Cpr
4. operation of Defibrilation equipment
***a PCR must be completed by either the officer or a member
68
What happens when more than one member of a Ladder Co requests compensation for a CFRD response?
All requests shall be forwarded TOGETHER
| TPR/Citytime entries shall not be made
69
An employee who has secured an Order of Protection and is concerned that the person from whom protection has been sought may attempt to contact the employee at his/her work location should:
Submit a Copy of such order to the Bureau of Fire Investigation
70
If an employee who has secured an Order of Protection is a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking and is concerned that the person from whom protection has been sought may attempt to contact the employee at his/her work location he/she may request an accomodation from:
the EEO Office
71
If an employee reasonably believes in good faith that submitting a Workplace Violence Prevention Report to a supervisor would not result in corrective action, the employee may submit the Workplace Violence Report:
DIRECTLY to the Workplace Violence Prevention COORDINATOR
72
Any incidents or allegations of hazing or bullying shall be reported by supervisory personnel:
IN WRITING, up the chain of command to the Chief of Department,
Chief of Department DETERMINES (DD)
EEO = Fire Commissioner Determines
73
Who is responsible for the registration of any social media pages, sites and outlets relating to the Dept?
OPI- office of public information
74
No department-related social media site or application is to be created or maintained except as authorized:
by the Fire Commissioner and OPI
| requests submitted to OPI
75
Members are prohibited from taking photographs, videotaping or recording audio while working:
unless authorized to do so by OPI
76
How many copies of the EBF-4 are made and where are they placed?
2 copies
1. unit's riding list holder on the instrument board of apparatus
2. carried by the officer in his personal riding list holder
77
When an engine company and any other unit are housed in the same quarters without a dividing wall, who leaves first when both are assigned on the same alarm?
ENGINE
| unless circumstances make it impracticable
78
When turning corners no apparatus should be driven in excess of ____mph
15
79
Never attempt to pass another apparatus going in the same direction unless signaled by the __________
OFFICER
| not chauffeur
80
When members find articles of value, such articles shall be turned over to the immediate supervisory officer. How shall such articles be returned?
1. restored to owner upon proper ID
2. delivered to PD if owner not available
3. upon proper ID, to an authorized representative of owner
* In all cases RECEIPT SHALL BE OBTAINED*
81
When ops are completed the premises must be safeguarded by members until custondianship is turned over to:
1. Owner
2. Occupant
3. PD
4. Responsible person
82
If fire occurs in a vehicle other than ADV or for 10-41 code 3; Dispatcher shall be requested to inform Police Communications Bureau of:
1. Make
2. Model
3. License plate
4. Location
83
When allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property are received the IC must:
immediately direct a THOROUGH SEARCH.
if property not found and the complainant alleges that the property was at the scene prior to FD arrival - IC must get info required on Form BF-26.
If IC is not a Chief, request a Chief to respond from dispatcher.
No more further investigations until form is completed. DO NOT INTERVIEW WITNESSES.
84
When allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property....
if it is alleged that the property was taken by a FD employee:
notify Inspector General's office
85
When allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property....
if the fire has been designated 10-41 (all codes):
notify Fire Marshall and Inspector General
86
When allegations of lost, missing, or possibly stolen private property....
if it is not alleged that property was taken by FD employee OR fire has not been designated 10-41:
advise complainant to notify PD
87
If a department employee is ever the suspect of theft, notify:
INSPECTOR GENERAL
88
Theft of property in connection with illegal entry of quarters must be reported immediately to PD. Illegal Entry of Quarters Report (Form BP-153) must be forwarded to:
Chief of Operations
if false alarm - notify Fire Marshalls
89
Officers reporting to the Command Post shall instruct their members to stand by:
at least 25 feet back
90
Information relative to fire or emergency operations may be given to accredited news reporters at the scene by the officer in command or any member designated by:
the Fire Commisioner
91
Officers in command of an incident where member is receiving CPR or rescue breathing shall:
1. Immediately notify Dispatcher to:
- Summon EMS
- call nearest Unit carrying oxygen if none is on scene
- Notify Medical Officer
2. Provide transportation to a hospital by any suitable means in the event of delay or absence of ambulance
3. Assure continued first aid is given to member while enroute to hospital.
92
When a member suffers an injury to an area of the body which is covered by PPE intended to prevent such an injury, and it grants medical leave, the item shall be placed OOS.
this item shall be tagged and identified with the member's name, unit, date, and type of injury.
Immediately upon return to quarters, the officer shall notify Division of Safety and be guided by instructions as to disposition of said article
93
Large capacity ammonia refrigeration systems are provided with an emergency ammonia mixer for the purpose of mixing ammonia with water and discharging it into sewer lines. Officers in command of fires shall order the use of this device when there is a danger of excessive pressure developing in the refrigeration system due to the proximity of fire. Instructions for operation are as follows:
1. hose lines connected to the siamese connection or inlet provided for water supply to the mixer.
2. volume of water depends on capacity of system - indicated by the size of the pipe from the siamese or inlet to the mixer. (pipe 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" requires volume of 100 to 700 gallons of water per minute)
3. Officer determines pressure
4. Control valve boxes opened by a FD alarm box key. AFTER water is started, ammonia valve shall be opened FULLY
5. water shall be supplied to the mixer while danger of excessive pressure exists. Water supply not shut down until ammonia valve is closed.
94
When fire lines are established, relatives, neighbors, spectators, the media and members of the department shall not cross established fire lines unless authorized by?
assigned Fire Marshal and/or Chief of OPERATIONS
95
6th grade firefighters with less than 90 days may perform house watch between what hours?
0900 - 2400
96
Children under ____ shall not be permitted to enter quarters without a parent/guardian, unless granted written permission by the Fire Commissioner.
15
97
F
HEATING Fuel
| Flagging column
98
ACC
Accidents
| Flag column
99
MSK
Mask Inspection
| Flag column
100
Mess
Messenger
| Flag column
101
PR
Property lost, missing, found, delivered, received, invoiced, loaned and supplies received
Flag column
102
RPR
Repairs - Mechanics
| Flag column
103
SP
Special Entries
| Flag column
104
VIS
Visit by non member
| Flag column
105
How often does the Officer review the Emergency Action Plan?
1. Initially when plan is developed
2. Whenever plan is Changed
3. New personnel are Assigned
4. Quarterly - 1st week of January, April, July, October (JAJO)
106
Concrete reducer (speed hump) will be stripped according to the ________________ design
RECEDING LINES
107
Asphalt reducer (speed hump) will be stripped according to the _________________ design
CHEVRON
108
What is the advised speed for a 4” reducer?
15 mph
109
What is the advised speed for a 3” reducer?
20 mph
110
Officers need to notify the IC of the future need for relief of their units before members become physically over-stressed. This is important for the overhaul stage, but even more so during:
The PRE-CONTROL Phase
111
To prevent heat stroke; members should drink cold water or diluted “replacement” beverages:
20oz initially and 6-8 oz every 15 minutes after.
| Avoid concentrated sports drink and hot drinks
112
What are the 7 situations that require immediate notification to BITs?
1) Alcohol use on duty
2) Drug Use on duty
3) Physical altercation among members
4) Serious confrontation with civilians
5) Dangerous misuse of Department vehicles
6) Arrest of member
7) On duty confrontation with NYPD or other governmemt agency which may lead to possible disciplinary action
113
The operations of all motors and pumps of special unit apparatus stored in quarters shall be checked:
Weekly on Mondays during 9x
| - company commander
114
When is a thorough inspection of aerial, tower, and portable ladders by company commanders made?
Monthly
115
How long do companies have to procure the meal?
45 mins - limited to first due area
116
When repairs are needed and the department mechanic determines the unit cannot respond, the officer must notify who?
1. Dispatcher
2. BC
3. DC
If unit has not returned to service within 2 hours of original notification, officer must notify BC + DC
Return to service = notify Dispatcher, Bc, DC
117
When a civilian alleges the dept is responsible for an accident you should inform the civilian to file a notice of claim by calling who?
Comptroller's office
118
The water column must be kept to a height of _____ of the glass gauge for safe operation of the boiler.
3/4
| A record of such inspection in company journal - officer supervises checking immediately after roll calls
119
3rd and 4th grade classes shall have 1 adult supervisor for every ___ children
15
120
5th grade classes shall have 1 adult supervisor for every ___ children
30
121
classes below 3rd grade shall have 1 adult supervisor for every ___ children
4
122
Scout troops shall have 1 adult supervisor for every ___ children
20
| ***this will be the question! doesn't matter what grade the troops are its ALWAYS 1-20****
