Regulations Flashcards
Regs 11
Where does the EBF4 go?
Who opens the front door?
On the truck, and carry by the officer.
Member other than house watch
Regs 11
What are officers allowed to tell the chauffeuris?
SIR
Speed, info, route
Regs 11
Can we go through red lights/stop signs?
What is the maximum MPH when turning?
Only after slowing down For safety.
15 mph
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Can we go down one way streets?
When can we pass another apparatus?
When can we use parkways?
Yes. Can go for more than one block only when absolutely necessary: full stop before entering an intersection
Only one signal by the officer of that apparatus
Only while responding when it facilitates our response
Regs 11
Ladder company on second or Greater alarms shall bring what to the roof?
HULL
LSR, utility rope, hose roller, life belt.
Regs 11
How close should members be to the command post while the officer reports in?
At least 25 feet from CP
*Officer ensures that CP board is adjusted when they get orders
Regs 11
Who does not report to staging area?
What should be the focal point of identifying the staging area?
Rescue, squad, soc support, fast unit, and CFR engine
The staging area manager vehicle
Regs 11
Who are watch lines under the supervision of?
Who puts fire escape drop ladders back up?
deputy chief of the assigned response area
Ladder company last to leave
Regs 11
Can you climb in area ladder unsupported?
When Can you climb a ladder pipe?
Only in an extreme emergency
To correct the position of the pipe, if it is adjusted to the proper angle: distance between tip and turntable is 15 to 25 feet (70 to 80°)
Regs 11
When there is a visible separation between roadways on highway or bridge, what procedure should you follow?
Immediate letterhead to the chief of operations endorsed by BC DC and Borough
Regs 11
When supplying ammonia refrigeration systems, how should you supply water?
Start water, then open ammonia valve. Similarly, shut down the ammonia first and then shut down water supply
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Where should fire lines be?
Our auxiliary fire core allowed and fire lines?
Fatal fire is: relatives and neighbors spectators allowed in fire lines?
Beyond the furthest apparatus
If there is a danger, no. They’re not allowed to enter buildings.
With approval by fire marshal and or chief of ops
Regs 12
What if you receive a complaint for a location outside your administrative district?
Record in a company journal, call the proper unit by telephone
If it is a place of public amusement, they should be telephoned to the administrative BC
Regs 12
Minimum requirement of members to perform field inspection
Officer/acting officer three firefighters and chauffeur
Regs 10
Company officers:
When does senior Lieutenant assume roll of company commander?
Capt. is on leave of absence and no other Capt is detailed
Regs 10
Company officers:
When should officer report to duty?
When should on duty officer respond during that period of time?
15 minutes prior to start of the tour to exchange info
While AR, or receives radio alarm while returning
Record in co journal
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Where should the tool list be kept?
On the rig and in the UFS
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Who should you suggest alterations to for the apparatus?
Chief of support services
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Who do you request permission from to test pumpers for drafting water
Division commander
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
When should commanders have you inspect all ladders?
Monthly
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
How long do you have to get the meal and where?
First due area within 45 minutes
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Who do you notify when the rig is OOS?
Battalion division and dispatch
**If not returned within two hours to the service notify battalion and deputy
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Is the rig out of service when the siren is out of service?
Yes unless there is an air horn that works; air horn and emergency lights are required
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
While responding to you have to stop if the snow chains break?
No, all the times you have to stop mediately. Remove them and reapply them back at quarters
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
When should you remove and repack hose?
In the spring and fall. If you have spare hose, replace hose on apparatus.
**Tested annually
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
How do you hang hose to dry?
Hang by the male coupling
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
What should you do when leaving me Aerial controls unattended?
Disengage PTO
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Apparatus and equipment:
What should you not do when drafting water?
Not connect to any fresh water main or standpipe a sprinkler system.
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Is the Coney Island high pressure system potable?
No
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Can you connect a chain strap to another chain strap?
No
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
How long should you operate motors of special units or spares?
On Mondays at the 9x and 6x tours for 15 minutes each
Regs 13
Apparatus and equipment:
Who should you direct a civilian to when they allege the department is responsible for an accident?
Comptrollers office; make a journal entry
**Every effort should be made to get names of witnesses
Regs 15:
How many department orders to a company? Two companies in the same house? More than two in the same house? Two companies with a dividing wall?
2
3
4
2 to each
Regs 15:
How long to company journal last?
Office record journals?
Reports?
20
10
1
Regs 15:
Can we shut down city water mains?
No only at the direction of DEP
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Do deductions of vacation leave take place at the beginning or end of leave?
At the end
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
What is the maximum amount of accrued leave annually?
4 9xs
3 6xs
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
How long do annual leave credits last?
Annual leave credits shall be added to annual leave for the following year but not the succeeding year.
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
What is deducted from annual leave allowance?
Emergency leave extensions (except the first tour)
Special leaves with pay
Legal appearances not involving city business
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Can Annual leave carryover from another city agency to a new member?
Only from calendar year proceeding appointment to FD. Must be on agencies official stationary signed by that agencies director.
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Serious illness of who grants emergency leave?
How many free tours do you get?
Spouse, sibling, parent, child.
Only the first tour of emergency leave will not be deducted from annual leave.
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Advance notice for a special leave?
Minimum and maximum amount of special leave?
Leaves for how many days require remember to turn in their badge and ID?
24 hours
Half a day to a maximum of 15 workdays
Excess of 30 days
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
How much time do you need on the job or to get a vacation?
Vacation is granted only the members after they complete six months as a fire fighter sixth grade
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
If someone taps out within how many days of vacation should you notify BHS immediately?
Five days
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
How many times can you carryover vacation for the same line of duty injury to a following year?
Once
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Can you swap with a vacation later in your unit that has a vacancy?
Must be approved by Personnel
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Can you swap with the fire fighter fifth or sixth grade?
No they can only swap with each other
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Can bereavement leave push vacation back?
No, it shall terminate at all 900 the start of vacation
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
Can bereavement leave and be granted at the end of a vacation?
Yes shall commence on completion of vacation and conclude the day following burial services
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
When is a 15 hour adjuster tour granted?
Must perform more than six months service in the current calendar year.
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
When a member is AWOL for what period of time should investigation begin with the administrative battalion chief of where that member lives?
30 minutes
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
An AWOL report shall be signed by the missing member in the presence of hill?
Officer in house watchmen
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
When is overtime granted to a member who has tapped out at a hospital?
When the member is ordered by the medical officer to wait for his arrival.
If the member requests the medical officer, then no overtime is entitled.
Regulations 17:
Leaves of Absence
If a member suffers a heart attack or suspected heart attack, the officer must forward a report detailing that members activity for how long prior to the attack?
72 hours
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
How often should the officer supervise the checking of the boilers?
How much water should be in the glass gauge?
After every rollcall
3/4 of the glass cage
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
When should the apparatus doors be inspected?
Once a month
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
When should the quantity of diesel and heating fuel be noted?
After 0900 roll coal
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Where should you wash the rigs?
Outside
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Does an outside contractor take marks in the book?
House watchmen takes marks for them
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Can you use the women’s bathroom?
Only if Capt. says it’s OK
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
At what time should there be no more visitors?
10 PM
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
What should be on the outside of your locker?
Name, locker number, department sticker
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Can people other than members of the department use phones?
No, civilian members may use the phone, but not outsiders
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Where should A sign be indicating the nearest fire alarm box?
On the outside on the front of quarters
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
School visits:
3/4th grade chaperones?
5th and over?
Below 3rd?
Scouts?
One adult for every 15 children
30 children
Four children
20 children
(School visits should be no longer than one hour)
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
Who records EMS ambulance’s fuel log entry?
EMS
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
How long does our dogs leash need to be?
No longer than 6 feet
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
How do you inspect doors, lights at pole holes,?
Daily
Regulations 19:
Company Quarters:
How do you mark a cellar vault door that you have open while bringing stuff into the basement?
Designate a member
Regulations 16:
Personnel procedure
How often do you verify individual members information?
January and July
Regulations 16:
Personnel procedure
Member receiving summons in the mail for action and performance of duty shall do what?
Give to officer on duty, and a weight notification from the Cort desk
Regulations 16:
Personnel procedure
What to do when member loses badge or ID card?
Company journal, have him report loss to pd
Regulations 16:
Personnel procedure
Who do you call for drapes upon the death of an active member?
How long do they stay in place?
Bureau of training, 30 days
Regulations 16:
Personnel procedure
Where should the CFR roster posted?
Kitchen and office
Regulations 20:
House watch
Who needs to be monitored while and House watch?
What hours should they be in there?
Sixth grade with less than 90 days
0900 to 2400
Regulations 20:
House watch
What should be on the nameplate when in house watch?
First initial, last name, badge number
Regulations 20:
House watch
Can visitors go past the house watch Desk?
Only with permission of officer
Under 15, must have parent or guardian and permission by fire commissioner
