SEMINAR CLASS #1 - Week of 1/21/18: "Fire Ground Communications" - Communications Chapters 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, AUC 159, 207, TB Tools 31, ICS Chap 2—Add 3, SB 92 Instructor: DC Jim DiDomenico Flashcards
Engine 22, Ladder 13, and Battalion 10 are drilling in their quarters located on 85th Street between 3rd Ave and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. At 1330 hours, a civilian knocks on the door and states there is a tire in a tenement building on the comer of 3rd Avenue and 88th street. In this situation. it would be most correct for them to acknowledge the response and provide the dispatcher with information regarding their response by? (Comm 2—Section 2.2.4)
A. Using the VERBAL button on the PCATS selector panel, followed by a phone call of the incident type and location to the dispatcher within 2 blocks of the firehouse
B. Using the VERBAL button on the PCA TS selector panel, followed by a radio report of the incident type and location to the dispatcher
C. Immediately calling the dispatcher by phone with the incident type and location, then responding.
D. Responding and provide the dispatcher with the incident type and location via a radio report
D
2.2.4 Verbal Alarms
A. Units responding to verbal alarms must be identified via Selector Panel.
EXAMPLE: UNIT/UNITS VERBAL SEND
This automatically assigns the response to their home box.
B. This must be followed by a radio report, upon leaving quarters, indicating
what they are responding to and the location. The units must also indicate
if additional assistance is required.
C. The VERBAL button should be used only if the alarm is within
two blocks of a unit’s quarters in any direction. If the alarm is more
than two blocks away, the unit should respond and give information
and location via radio.
Answer questions 2-3 based on the following response:
Units responding to multiple alarm fires in a building will observe suffix letters after unit
designations on their response tickets. Below are suffix letters after unit designations that may
appear on a response ticket:
E197 P, El98 S, El99-Y ,T98, H 99V,
BC91 C, BC92 S, BC93 H, BC94 R
- Regarding the task that units an\ assigned above, it would be correct to think?
(Comm 2-Pg 2-37)
\
A. E197 is a Purple K Unit
B. E 198 is a Satellite Unit
C. E 199 is the Lobby Control Unit
D. T98 is the Hi-Rise Roof Team
E. L99 is a Very good company
- D
Engine Companies
C CFR-D Engine
D Tech Decon Task Force Engine
F FAST Unit F FAST Unit
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
I Fire Ice Unit
L Lobby Control Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
P High Pressure Engine
S Communications Unit
T Transport Backup Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Y Systems Control Unit
Rescue Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit H Haz Mat Tech Uni
C CPC Unit
Battalion Chief
C Communications Unit Leader
D Tech Decon Task Force Leader
F Foam Coordinator
H Hi-Rise Roof Chief
P Staging Area Manager
R Resources Unit Leader
S Safety Officer
T Transit Liaison Officer
Ladder Companies
C CPC Unit
D Tech Decon Task Force Ladder
F FAST Unit
H Hi-Rise Roof Team
R Rescue Collapse Transport
S SOC Support Truck
T Transport Backup Unit
V Ventilation Support Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Squad Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
High Rise Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
V Ventilation Support Unit
Answer questions 2-3 based on the following response:
Units responding to multiple alarm fires in a building will observe suffix letters after unit
designations on their response tickets. Below are suffix letters after unit designations that may
appear on a response ticket:
E197 P, El98 S, El99-Y ,T98, H 99V,
BC91 C, BC92 S, BC93 H, BC94 R
- BC Question–Regarding the task that Battalion Chiefs are assigned above, it would be
correct to think? (Comm 2-Pg 2-37)
A. BC91 is the Communications Unit Leader
B. BC92 is the Staging Area Manager
C. BC93 is the Haz-Mat Battalion
D. BC94 is the Air Recon Chief
- A
Engine Companies
C CFR-D Engine
D Tech Decon Task Force Engine
F FAST Unit F FAST Unit
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
I Fire Ice Unit
L Lobby Control Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
P High Pressure Engine
S Communications Unit
T Transport Backup Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Y Systems Control Unit
Rescue Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit H Haz Mat Tech Uni
C CPC Unit
Battalion Chief
C Communications Unit Leader
D Tech Decon Task Force Leader
F Foam Coordinator
H Hi-Rise Roof Chief
P Staging Area Manager
R Resources Unit Leader
S Safety Officer
T Transit Liaison Officer
Ladder Companies
C CPC Unit
D Tech Decon Task Force Ladder
F FAST Unit
H Hi-Rise Roof Team
R Rescue Collapse Transport
S SOC Support Truck
T Transport Backup Unit
V Ventilation Support Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Squad Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
High Rise Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
V Ventilation Support Unit
- After completing operations at a third alarm fire, the Deputy Chief orders Engine 99 and Battalion 60, to immediately enter the collapsed condition of the building into eCIDS on return to quarters. In this situation, the Officer and Chief should? (Comm 4 4.3.3)
A. Fax paper copies of the proposed immediate CIDS thru the chain of command to the Deputy Chief. notifying each level of command by phone of the pending immediate CIDS
B. Fax paper copies of the proposed immediate CIDS thru the chain of command to the Deputy Chief and then type and send an email to notify the next level of command of the pending immediate CIDS
C. Use the cCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS, notifying each level of command by phone of the pending immediate CIDS.
D. Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS, and then type and send an email to notify the next level of command of the pending immediate CIDS
C.
4.3.3 Immediate Entry (Imminently Hazardous Condition)
Immediate entry of an imminently hazardous condition can be accomplished with the approval of the administrative Deputy Chief.
The administrative unit Officer shall:
Use the eCIDS application to enter the proposed immediate CIDS. Faxed paper copies of the CD-201 are no longer accepted.
Change the “CIDS type” dropdown from “Original” or “Revised” to “Immediate”.
After submitting the CIDS entry, notify the administrative BC by phone
to inform the Chief of the pending immediate CIDS.
Upon notification, the administrative BC shall enter the eCIDS application to view the pending immediate CIDS. If approved, the BC shall notify the administrative DC by phone to inform the Chief of the pending immediate CIDS.
Upon notification, the administrative DC shall enter the eCIDS application to view the pending immediate CIDS. If approved, the DC
shall notify FDOC by phone (718-999-7900).
Note: An immediate CIDS entry will always appear at the top of a units pending
list and be in bold print.
Upon notification, FDOC shall enter the “Immediate CIDS” into Starfire.
Note: Submission of an immediate CIDS will generate automatic email notifications to the next level of necessary approval up to and including the FDOC.
- First alarm units responding to a phone alarm for a fire in a residential building are given the following CIDS on their response ticket:
MD 3 STY 25X60 CL3LW-WOODEN I-BEAMS
ON ALL FLOORS-REAR FIRE ESCAPE-YEAR
ALTERED 2015
In this situation, they would expect that the altered structure is most likely a?
(Comm Pg 4-7, App B)
A. Wood Frame Private Dwelling that added lightweight construction
B. Brownstone converted into a multiple dwelling
C. Row Frame with either braced framing or balloon framing
D. MD, originally of heavy timber construction.
B.
APPENDIX B
Examples of CIDS Entries
- RETAIL STORE 2 STY 75X100 CL3
AKA 2830 CHURCH AVE-1 STY REAR EXT
STEEL PLATES ON ROOF OF REAR EXT - MD 6 STY 100X80 CL3 DUPLEX APTS ON
2 TO 3 FL-ENT TO APTS ON 3 FL - PD 3 STY 25X60 CL4LW-L/W WOOD JOIST
TRUSS ON ROOF AND FLOORING ALL FLRS
YEAR BUILT 2008 - DEPT STORE 1 STY 1000X200 CL3
MVRS IN REAR ON EXP 4 SIDE-SPKR SHUT OFF
IN FRONT ON EXP 2 SIDE - PG OFFICE BLDG 23 STY 100X150 CL1
L SHAPE-CORE CONST-SIDE ENT 610 W 43 ST
PCB TRANS THRUOUT-LCP LISTS LOCATIONS - RETAIL STORE 1 STY 40X80 CL3
PART OF TAXPAYER WITH 10 STORES-COMMON
CELLAR & COCKLOFT-DRY PIPE SPKR CELLARS - FACTORY 6 STY 100X200 CL2 MFG PLASTIC
PRODUCTS-INTERCONN 173 JOHN ST ON
ALL FLS-SPKR SIAM IN REAR ON WHITE ST - CONGREGATE CARE 4 STY 20X60 CL3
BROWNSTONE-MENTALLY IMPAIRED &
HANDICAP PERSONS ON ALL FLS - APPLIANCE STORE 1 STY 200X150 CL3
SIDE ENT ON 15 ST SIDE-GUARD DOGS ON
ROOF & ENTIRE 1 FL WHEN STORE IS CLOSED - REHAB MD 4 STY 60X80 CL3 INTERCONN
182, 186 & 190 WEBSTER AVE-MAIN ENT IN
186 WEBSTER-NO STAIRWAYS IN 182 WEBSTER - CFRH HIP CENTER 3 STY 75X100 CL3
HOURS M-S 0800-2100-SUN CLOSED - BWSTRG-GARAGE 1 STY 100X150 CL3
CEILING COVERS WOOD TRUSSES
NO RF OPS-INTERIOR OPS AFTER IC EVAL
FOR ANY FIRE IN BLDG
- Which point below is correct regarding the use of handie-talkies and cell phones?
(Comm 8—8.4.5, 8.4.6)
A. Handie-talkies and cell phones shall not be used within 200 feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress
B. Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be used within 300 feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations are in progress
C. Handie-talkies shall not be operated in a building in which police personnel are searching for a device.
D. If the transmitting button on the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than 30 seconds, an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted
- C
8.4.5 Handie-Talkies and cell phones shall not be used within 150 feet of vehicles transporting explosives, explosive magazines, or areas where blasting operations
are in progress. Apparatus, Post and Marine radios shall not be operated within 300 feet of such areas. Officers of all units shall familiarize themselves with locations where explosives are being transported, stored, or used within their administrative district and response areas. Units responding to emergencies for reported explosive devices shall follow the distance guidelines stated above. In addition, Handie-Talkies shall not be operated in a building in which police personnel are searching for an explosive device.
8.4.6 Apparatus radios are protected from the occurrence of a “stuck button”. If the transmitting button on the apparatus radio is depressed for longer than one minute,
an audible signal will alert the user that the transmission has been automatically interrupted. To transmit a lengthy message, it is necessary to release and redepress
the transmitting button at intervals of one minute or less.
- At 1730 hours, first alarm units arrive al the scene of an incident in Midtown where they find a transformer, on fire in the street in front of a High Rise Office building. During initial operations and size-up they determine there is a medium smoke condition in the cellar of the office Building. no fire extension in that building. but there are CO Detectors sounding in the cellar and CO meter readings arc reaching 200 ppm. The Battalion has asked for a 10-12. In this situation,. the IC should transmit what signals? (Comm 8 Pg 8-8, 8-11)
A. 10-25 Code 1, 10-38 Code 3
B. 10-25 Code 1. 10-38 Code 4
C. 10-25 Code 4. 10-38 Code 3
D. 10-25 Code 4. 10-38 Code 4
- C
10-25 Manhole or Transformer Fire or Emergency
Any type of manhole or transformer fire or emergency.
Without Code: Situation other than as described in Codes 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Code 1: Fire has extended from a manhole, conduit, or transformer into a
building.
Code 2: Fire has blown one or more manhole covers, or smoke is issuing
from a manhole under pressure.
Code 3: Smoke is seeping from a manhole.
Code 4: Fire or smoke condition from a transformer at any location.
i.e., pole, vault, room, etc.
Note: Utility Company will dispatch an emergency crew immediately
upon receipt of a Code 1 or Code 4 signal.
10-38 Carbon Monoxide Response
Any type of Carbon Monoxide Response
Code 1: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Investigation (low battery,
defective detector, unwarranted alarm, etc.)
Code 2: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident (CO Meter
Reading of 1-9ppm)
Code 3: Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Emergency (CO Meter
Reading of greater than 9ppm)
Code 4: No Detector Activation: Carbon Monoxide Incident or Emergency
(Specify) e.g.: no detector present in affected area, detector present
in affected area, but did not activate.
- A Unit dispatched as the Fire lce Unit will have what Suffix letter on its response ticket?
(Comm 2 Pg 2-37)
A. F
B. I
C. M
D. C
- B
Engine Companies
C CFR-D Engine
D Tech Decon Task Force Engine
F FAST Unit F FAST Unit
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
I Fire Ice Unit
L Lobby Control Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
P High Pressure Engine
S Communications Unit
T Transport Backup Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Y Systems Control Unit
Rescue Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit H Haz Mat Tech Uni
C CPC Unit
Battalion Chief
C Communications Unit Leader
D Tech Decon Task Force Leader
F Foam Coordinator
H Hi-Rise Roof Chief
P Staging Area Manager
R Resources Unit Leader
S Safety Officer
T Transit Liaison Officer
Ladder Companies
C CPC Unit
D Tech Decon Task Force Ladder
F FAST Unit
H Hi-Rise Roof Team
R Rescue Collapse Transport
S SOC Support Truck
T Transport Backup Unit
V Ventilation Support Unit
W Water - Ice Rescue Unit
Squad Companies
H Haz Mat Tech Unit
High Rise Unit
N High Rise Nozzle
V Ventilation Support Unit
On a busy day in Brooklyn, units respond to a reported “Trauma” where they find a one car accident into a tree. with one victim injured. The victim is removed by the Ladder Company, who used a hurst tool to get her out of the car. The Engine Company then performs patient care
on the victim who has only suffered non-life threatening injuries. The correct signals to transmit
in this situation are? (Comm 8 Pg 8-10)
A. 10-36 Code 3, 10-37 Code 2
B. 10-36 Code 3, 10-37 Code 3
C. 10-36 Code 4, 10-37 Code 2
D. 10-36 Code 4, 10-37 Code 3
- D
10-36 Vehicle Accident or Emergency
Code 1: Vehicle accident or emergency requiring washdown
Code 2: Vehicle accident, no injuries and no washdown
Code 3: Vehicle accident with injuries
Code 4: Vehicle accident, with or without injuries, with a trapped victim
requiring extrication
No Code: Vehicle emergency other than described above
10-37 Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire Operations
Code 1: Victim deceased.
Code 2: Victim/Patient is NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may
be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness.
Code 3: Victim/Patient IS breathing and suffering from a non-serious, apparently not life threatening injury or illness.
Code 4: Medical assignment where the unit is 10-84, has no patient contact and EMS is on-scene.
Note: Signal 10-45 with appropriate sub-code shall be transmitted in lieu of signal 10-37 for thermal burn injuries which occur as a direct result of heat from a flame.
The officer transmitting signal 10-45 for this type of burn injury shall request the response of a Battalion Chief to the scene.
Where doubt exists as to which signal to transmit, a Battalion Chief shall be requested to respond to the scene.
- An Engine and Ladder Company respond to a Class 3 where they find that the alarm was activated because of a low battery condition. In this situation, the Engine Officer would be correct to transmit a 10-35?
(Comm Pg 8-10)
A. No Code
B. Code I
C. Code 2
D. Code 3
E. Code 4 and complete a NYFIRS report
- A
10-35 Unwarranted or Unnecessary Alarm System Activation
Any alarm system activation that is unwarranted or unnecessary, excluding a sprinkler system alarm (use 10-34 Code 1, 2 or 3) or an alarm system activation
resulting from a utility power fluctuation (use 10-40 Code 2).
No Code – Unwarranted alarm.
Alarm system activation caused by the defective condition of alarm device, equipment or system. (e.g., low battery condition, alarm activations without a known cause or when no condition is found warranting an emergency response).
Codes 1-4 - Unnecessary alarm.
Alarm device, equipment or system operating properly but unnecessarily activated by lack of due care. DO NOT use this code when there is a fire or other condition warranting an emergency response.
Code 1: Unnecessary alarm caused by alarm system testing or servicing.
Code 2: Unnecessary alarm caused by construction activities.
Code 3: Unnecessary alarm caused by ordinary household activities (toast, steam, aerosol spray).
Code 4: Unnecessary alarm caused by other known cause.
(e.g., alarms resulting from cigarette smoking in unauthorized areas). When this code is used, a NYFIRS report must be completed setting forth the cause of the unnecessary alarm and the relevant particulars.
Select appropriate code based on best information available, whether observed by or reported to responding unit.
11 . An Engine and Ladder Company respond to a pull box at 2330 hours and on arrival they find a smoke condition coming from a detached garage adjacent to a Private Dwelling. Inside the garage they extinguish a medium contents fire, and their searches prove negative for the garage.
They also find a gasoline can nearby outside the garage. When they check the house, they find it is occupied with two older seniors. The Engine Officer transmits a 10-18, requests the Battalion to continue in, and would also be correct to transmit what 10-41 signal? (Comm Pg 8-12)
A. Code 1
B. Code 2
C. Code 3
D. Code 4
- D
10-41 Fire Marshal Investigation Required (Specify Code)
Code 1: Occupied Structure or Vehicle
A structure (commercial, residential, public), or vehicle (car, bus or train) which is occupied at the time of the fire. This also includes a vacant apartment in an occupied building, or a store with a dwelling above, or an occupied detached garage, shed or similar structure.
Code 2: Unoccupied Structure
A structure (commercial, residential, public), normally occupied which is unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Code 3: Unoccupied Vehicle
A vehicle, (car, bus or train) with or without plates, which is
unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Code 4: Vacant Structure, or Structures not intended for Dwelling Purposes.
Examples include, but are not limited to the following:
Vacant buildings, buildings under construction/demolition, detached garages, sheds or similar structures.
Note: If any of the above are occupied at the time of the fire, transmit Code 1.
The Incident Commander must notify the dispatcher by radio that the fire is suspicious prior to leaving the scene. If, after leaving the scene, information becomes available
which indicate that the fire is suspicious, the Incident Commander shall immediately notify the dispatcher and the Bureau of Fire Investigation, by telephone, that the fire has been declared suspicious.
- An Engine Company responds to a CFR-D response where they meet EMS on the 11th
floor of a high Rise MD. They both find a 75-year old patient who is having difficulty breathing o and has thermal bums on her body. The Engine officer learns that the victim reached for a pot on the stove. and her dress caught on fire for about 10-15 seconds, causing 151 degree burns to her stomach. There was no extension of fire to any objects other than her body. EMS has the engine
assist with patient care and then states she is an “Orange Tag”. ln this situation, the Engine officer would be correct to transmit what signal? (Comm 8 Pg 8-1 I, 8-13)
A. 10-37 Code 2. and request a BC to respond
B. 10-37 Code 3, and request a BC to respond
C. 10-45 Code 2. but no BC response is required
D. 10-45 Code 3, and request a BC to respond
- D
10-37 Medical Assignment Not Associated with Fire Operations
Code 1: Victim deceased.
Code 2: Victim/Patient is NOT breathing and requires resuscitation or may be suffering from a serious, apparently life threatening injury or illness.
Code 3: Victim/Patient IS breathing and suffering from a non-serious, not life threatening injury or illness.
Code 4: Medical assignment where the unit is 10-84, has no patient contact and EMS is on-scene.
Note: Signal 10-45 with appropriate sub-code shall be transmitted in lieu of signal 10-37 for thermal burn injuries which occur as a direct result of heat from a flame.
The officer transmitting signal 10-45 for this type of burn injury shall request the response of a Battalion Chief to the scene.
Where doubt exists as to which signal to transmit, a Battalion Chief shall be requested to respond to the scene.
10-45 Civilian DOA or Serious Injury (Fire Related ONLY)
At the scene of fire operations, including vehicle fires, the signal 10-45 shall be transmitted upon the discovery of any fatality or injured civilians as a result of the fire operation. The Incident Commander shall then have this information
transmitted over the Department radio as soon as possible.
After the initial transmission(s) of signal 10-45, the Incident Commander shall, as allow, consult with the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director as to the condition of the injured civilians removed from the fire area. The IC
shall also confirm that the number of patients and/or fatalities match the number of 10-45s transmitted. Once the status and number of fatalities and patients has been confirmed, the IC shall transmit the appropriate codes for each 10-45 transmitted, given to him/her by the Medical Group Supervisor or Branch Director.
The Bureau of EMS color tags their patients for treatment as follows:
Patient Condition/ Color Tag/ Code Transmission
Deceased /Black /Code 1
Life Threatening Injury /Red/ Code 2
Non-Life Threatening Injury /Orange/Yellow Code 3
Non-Serious Injury/Ambulatory /Green /Code 4
Notes:
Signal 10-45-Code 3 and 4 do not require the submission of a BF-19 as per ABC 3-86.
Signal 10-37 with any code shall not be used at any fire operation.
Other than to address any patient number discrepancies, the 10-45 shall not be
cancelled once it is transmitted.
Signal 10-45 shall not be used to indicate a fatality or injury to an on-duty
member. In lieu, initial notification of a fatality or serious injury to an on-duty
member shall be made to the dispatcher via a “Mixer off” message.
(This notification shall not include the name or unit number of the fatally or seriously
injured member and shall be followed immediately by a telephone notification with
full particulars). As soon as possible thereafter, particulars shall also be telephoned
to the Fire Department Operation Center
- Units are operating at an all hands fire in a Multiple Dwelling when a serious collapse occurs trapping members on multiple floors. The IC immediately transmits a 10-66 due to the seriousness of the situation. In this situation, it would be incorrect to state that?
(Comm Pg 8-17, Regs 11.3.26)
A. The IC is required to also transmit a 10-60 in addition to the 10-66
B. A Staging Area will be established and an additional Battalion Chief assigned above the second alarm designated as the Staging Area Manager
C. The dispatcher will cause the response of numerous specialized 10-66 resources plus the next higher alarm-a 2nd alarm.
D. 10-66 Resources include an additional FAST Unit, CFR Engine, Rescue Company and Collapse Rescue, Squad with its second piece, and a SOC Support Ladder.
E. Unless otherwise directed by the dispatcher, all of the resources on the 10-66, other than chiefs, should go directly to the Staging Area.
- E
10-66 Missing, Lost, Trapped, or Seriously Injured Member and Additional
Resources are Required
Transmission of signal 10-66 will automatically cause the response of the
following:
The next higher full alarm assignment, and response of all of its associated
resources
2 Battalion Chiefs in addition to those assigned as part of the extra alarm:
The first Battalion Chief shall be designated as the FAST Group Supervisor
The second Battalion Chief shall be designated as the Firefighter Locator Officer
Note: These positions may already be filled by on-scene Chief Officers, in which case the IC may re-designate these additional BCs. Acting Battalion Chiefs shall
not be assigned to respond as a FAST Group Supervisor or FF Locator Officer.
1- Rescue Task Force (which includes 1 Rescue Co., 1 Collapse Rescue, 1 Squad Co.
w 2nd Piece, 1 SOC Support Ladder (When a Collapse Rescue is transported by a
SSL, no additional SSL is required) 1 Haz Tac Officer and 1 Rescue Paramedic Unit)
1 Additional FAST Unit
1 CFR Engine Company (additional, if one was previously assigned, i.e., 10-76
or 10-77)
1 Communications Unit
Public Information Officer, if not previously assigned
Additional EMS resources assigned on signal 10-66 include:
1- EMS Division Chief
2- EMS Deputy Chiefs
1- EMS Haz-Tac Officer
1- BLS Ambulance
1- ALS Ambulance
1- OMA Response Physician
If the next higher alarm transmitted is a 2nd alarm, an additional Battalion Chief
shall be assigned and designated as the Staging Area Manager and a Staging Area
shall be established.
Note: If there are indications that members are missing/lost/trapped/or seriously
injured as a result of a collapse, signal 10-60 must also be transmitted in addition
to signal 10-66.
11.3.26 At 3rd or greater alarms or when deemed necessary in addition to the Command
Post, the Incident Commander, shall also establish a staging area (SA) and
designate a Chief officer as the Staging Area Chief (SAC).
A. The size and the complexity of the incident are the determining factor as
to where the Staging Area is located.
B. Initially units in reserve at an operation can be managed by the Incident
Commander. As the incident expands, a Staging Area should be
established with a Chief Officer designated to manage it as the Staging
Area Chief.
C. The location of the Staging Area shall be made known by the IC to the
dispatcher who will direct the Staging Area Chief and effected units to
that location. All responding units, unless otherwise given specific
assignments by the IC, shall report to the Staging Area. Chief Officers
shall report to the IC at the Command Post. The SA shall be maintained
separate from the RAC Area.
Note: On transmission of a higher alarm which is part of signal 10-66,
all units other than Rescue, Squad, SOC Support Ladder, FAST Unit,
and CFR Engine, shall be directed by the dispatcher to report to and
remain at a Staging Area.
D. The SAC shall verify with the dispatcher that the location of the Staging
Area has been made known to all responding units.
E. The SAC shall coordinate resources allocation through the Command
Post. While responding, the SAC can verify units reporting to the
Staging Area by use of the MDT. At the Staging Area, all
communications to the Command Post shall by the designated handitalkie
frequency or the 800 MHz radio.
F. The SAC vehicle shall be used as the focal point to identify the Staging
Area.
- Engine 99 arrives at a fire showing out one window of the 16th floor of a 26-story High Rise MD. Engine 99 takes an elevator to the 14th floor, hooks up to the standpipe outlet on the 15th floor, and the Officer calls for water to the nozzle after the line has been flaked out. The ECC hooks up to a good hydrant, and notifies his Officer that the standpipe siamese has been supplied with the correct pressure. The Control FF then notifies E99’s Officer that he has insufficient pressure at the standpipe outlet even though the ECC has supplied the system. When
critiquing the fire, which point below would be an incorrect tactic for this incident?
(Comm 8 Pg 8-18)
A. A “10-77” was transmitted by E99’s officer to the dispatcher on their arrival
B. An “Urgent” was transmitted by E99’s Officer on the Handie-Talkie to the IC for a” 10-70”
C. An “Urgent” was transmitted by IC to the dispatcher for a “10-70”
D. The 3rd arriving Engine was designated the “Water Resource Unit” by the dispatcher
- D
10-70 Water Supply Is Required
A notification that the first arriving engine does NOT have a positive water source.
This shall be an “urgent” message to the dispatcher from the unit transmitting the
signal. It will also require an “urgent” HT transmission to all units on the scene.
Examples of situations that would require a 10-70 include:
1. Dead or Frozen Hydrant
2. Unable to Access a Hydrant
3. Unable to Hookup to a Hydrant
4. Insufficient Hydrant Pressure
5. No Water/Insufficient Pressure at Standpipe Outlet
The second arriving engine will be designated the “Water Resource Unit” and
must be prepared to initiate water supply operations compatible with conditions
encountered at the scene. Their primary objective is to assist the first arriving
engine to obtain a positive water source. Options include:
In-Line Pumping
Water Relay
Check standpipe system for open valves, broken pipe, check valves, etc.
When signal 10-70 is transmitted the Dispatcher shall:
Announce over the borough frequency that signal 10-70 has been transmitted for
that box.
Notify the second arriving engine that they are designated the “Water
Resource Unit.”
Notify the IC of the identity of the designated Water Resource Unit.
When a reliable and uninterrupted flow of water has been supplied to the nozzle
at the correct operating pressure, the IC shall notify all units on the scene and the
borough dispatcher.
- Regarding the signals 10-75. 10-76. and 10-77 it would be correct to state that?
(Comm 8 pages 8-20)
A. Rescue and Squad will always be assigned to every 10-75, I0-76, and 10-77
B. The 3rd due Ladder will always be assigned as the FAST Unit on a 10-75, 10-76, or 10-77. There are no exceptions to this policy.
C. A RAC unit will always be assigned on every 10-75, 10-76, and 10-77
D. Every 10-77 will always have at least one High Rise Nozzle equipped engine assigned to the incident. The 4th due Engine will be assigned the High Rise Nozzle duties
- C
10-75 Notification of a Fire or Emergency
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment of the Incident Commander,
conditions indicate a fire or emergency that requires a total response of the following
units:
4 - Engine companies 1 - RAC Unit
3 - Ladder companies (3rd Ladder assigned as FAST Unit)
2 - Battalion Chiefs 1 - Rescue company (if available)
1 - Deputy Chief 1 - Squad company (if available)
The Officer transmitting 10-75 shall also state if it is for a fire or emergency and
if a building is involved, state: - Location of fire - What floor?
- Height of building - How many stories?
- Type of building - What kind of occupancy?
Example:
10-84 10-75, Box 111, we have fire on the 5th floor of a six story tenement.
EMS resources assigned on a 10-75 include:
1 - Conditions Officer
1 - BLS ambulance 1 - ALS ambulance
Note: 10-75 transmitted for incidents below grade in facilities other than buildings
(e.g. subway, tunnels, terminals, etc.) shall require the response of a Communications Unit.
10-76 Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Building
A High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment of the Incident
Commander, conditions indicate a fire in a high-rise commercial building requires
a total response of the following units:
4 - Engine companies
5 - Ladder companies (3rd Ladder assigned as FAST Unit)
4 - Battalion Chiefs 1 - Mask Service Unit (MSU)
1 - Deputy Chief 1 - Safety Operating Battalion
1 - Rescue company 1 - Rescue Operations Battalion
1 - Squad company 1 - Safety Officer (5th due Battalion Chief)
1 - CFR-D Engine company 1 - High-Rise Support Unit
1 - RAC Unit 1 - Tactical Support Unit (TSU)
1 - Communications Unit 1 - Public Information Officer
1 - Field Communications Unit (FCU)
1 - Lobby/Systems Control Unit
EMS resources assigned on a 10-76 include:
1 - Division Captain 2 - Conditions Officers
1 - BLS ambulance 1 - ALS ambulance
10-76 / 2nd Alarm Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Building
A High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment of the Incident Commander, conditions indicate a fire in a high-rise commercial building requires, in addition to the
units assigned on a 10-76, a total response of the following units:
4 - Engine companies 1 - Deputy Chief
2 - Ladder companies 1 - Rescue company
3 - Battalion Chiefs 1 - Satellite Unit
3rd Battalion Chief assigned on the second alarm is designated Resource Unit
Leader
Additional EMS resources assigned on a 10-76/Second Alarm include:
1 - Deputy Chief 3 - BLS ambulances
1 - Division Captain 1 - ALS ambulance
1 - Conditions Officer 1 - Haz-Tac Officer
1 - Major Emergency Response Vehicle 1 - Logistical Support Unit
Mobile Respiratory Treatment Unit
Upon transmission of a 10-76 / Second Alarm, the appropriate Battalion Chief shall be
designated Air Recon Chief and shall respond in accordance with policy and procedures.
10-77 Notification of a Fire in a High-Rise Multiple Dwelling
High-Rise Building includes all buildings 75 feet or more in height.
A notification signal transmitted when, in the judgment of the Incident Commander, conditions indicate a fire in a High-Rise Multiple Dwelling requires a total response of
the following units:
*5 - Engine companies (5th Engine assigned HRN duties)
5 - Ladder companies (3rd Ladder assigned as FAST Unit)
1 - CFR-D Engine company 1 - RAC Unit
3 - Battalion Chiefs Field Communications Unit
1 - Deputy Chief Safety Operating Battalion
1 - Rescue company Rescue Operations Battalion
1 - Squad company 1 - Safety Officer (4th due Battalion Chief)
1 - Ventilation Support Unit
*Every 10-77 will have at least one HRN equipped engine company assigned to the incident.
A Second alarm after the 10-77 signal will cause response of the following units:
4 - Engine companies Mask Service Unit
2 - Ladder companies 1 - High Rise Unit
2 - Battalion Chief
1st Battalion Chief assigned on the second alarm is designated Resource Unit Leader
1 - Communications Unit 1 - Satellite Unit
1 - Tactical Support Unit (TSU) Photo Unit
Upon transmission of a 10-77 / Second Alarm, the appropriate Battalion Chief shall be
designated Air Recon Chief and shall respond in accordance with policy and procedures.
Emergency Medical Dispatch shall be notified of transmission of a 10-75, 10-76, or 10-77.
An EMSC ambulance will be assigned to respond, if available. When operating at the
scene of one of the above incidents that has produced a patient(s), and EMSC resources
have not yet arrived on-scene, the Incident Commander shall request the response of an
EMSC Ambulance and Supervisor. The number of patients and the nature of their injury
shall also be specified at this time.
- All officers should be aware that there are two types of radio messages on the Department radio- routine and urgent. Which of the following Department radio transmission(s) should be given as an “Urgent”… to the dispatcher? (Indicate all the correct choices) (Comm Pg 8-23)
A. “E 152 to Staten Island, 10-75, fire on the first floor of a 2-story PD”
B. “Battalion 9 to Manhattan, transmit a second alarm for Box 598”
C. “ L44 to da Bronx, we have been involved in a minor apparatus accident, we are unable to proceed to the odor of gas”
D. “Engine 75 to da Bronx, transmit a 10-70, we have a frozen hydrant”
E. “Battalion 50 to Queens, have Tower Ladder 127 respond in from Jamaica Avenue and set up in front of Exposure 2”
- All
8.6 URGENT RADIO MESSAGES
Radio messages are divided into two general classifications, routine and urgent.
The message priority determined by the dispatcher is final. Urgent messages have priority
at all times. All units shall cease radio communications when the code word “Urgent” is
transmitted. Dispatcher shall notify unit with urgent message to transmit.
8.6.1 Types of Urgent Radio Messages
A. Second or greater alarms
B. Calls for additional companies, ambulances, special units, or “10-75”
C. Dispatcher’s orders to units away from quarters to respond to alarms
D. Deployment of units or important messages to units at fire or emergency
operations
E. Report of apparatus breakdown while unit is responding to alarm
F. Transmission of alarms, and broadcast of address of fire
G. Report that unit has stopped to extinguish fire while responding to another alarm
H. Signal 10-70
EXAMPLE:
M “Battalion 77 to Manhattan, Urgent, K”
D “Battalion 77, K”
M “Battalion, 77 at Box 567, by order of Chief Brown, transmit a third
alarm, K”
- An Engine Company arrives at the scene of a serious hazardous material incident inside of a factory building where they find about 10 civilians having great difficulty breathing. In this situation, they would be most correct to transmit a 10-80? (Comm Pg 8-21)
A. Code 1
B. Code 2
C. Code 3
D. Code 4
- A
10-80 Hazardous Material Incidents
The initial notification by field units of a hazardous materials incident.
Transmission of the signal 10-80 will serve to warn responders to proceed with
caution to avoid entering a restricted area. The FDNY Incident Commander will
transmit the appropriate code after size up and evaluation of the incident.
10-80 No Code
An incident that can be controlled by the on-scene unit(s) and requires no
additional resources. The Haz-Mat Battalion (HB01) and Haz-Mat Co. 1 (HM01)
can be contacted via the dispatcher, 800 MHz radio, or cell phone for technical
information if necessary. HB01 and HM01 may be requested to respond to the
incident if necessary.
Guidelines for transmitting Signal 10-80 No Code include:
Release is of a small quantity (e.g., gas leak in a stove).
The material and its hazards have been identified.
Firefighters’ PPE provides adequate protection against the identified hazards.
Special equipment and specialized training are not needed.
10-80 Code 1
An incident requiring additional resources and/or specialized equipment not
carried by regular field units to assist the IC in assessing the hazards and
identifying the resources necessary to manage the spill or release.
Units dispatched on a 10-80 Code 1 include:
Haz-Mat Battalion (HB01) Haz-Mat Company 1 (HM01)
Haz-Tac Conditions Officer
Nearest available Haz-Mat Technician Unit (HMTU)
Nearest available ALS/BLS Haz-Tac Ambulance
In addition to the units assigned above, the dispatcher shall ensure a total
response of the following units:
3 - Engine companies 1 - Battalion Chief
2 - Ladder companies
If people are contaminated, exposed or injured, or the incident involves other
hazards, additional resources should be special called by the IC as needed. HB01
can be contacted for guidance as needed, or may recommend resource
assignments to the IC based on preliminary and progress reports.
The Borough dispatcher shall make the following notifications upon transmission of
Signal 10-80 Code 1:
Deputy Chief
FDOC
EMS Operations
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Department of Health (DOH) for Biological or Radiological incidents
NYPD Operations
- An Engine Officer returning from a response determines that his apparatus radio is defective and not operating. When he returns to quarters, he asks the ladder boss what action to take, and she tells him he would be correct to? (Comm Pg 8-30)
A. Obtain a portable citywide radio from the Battalion
B. Perform an operational check of the portable citywide radio when it is received byrequesting a 10-11 radio test count with the citywide dispatcher
C.. Carry the portable citywide radio in the front cab while responding. Also carry or wear itwhile off the apparatus to communicate with the dispatcher for routine transmissions.
D. Notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio, if a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio
E. Know the dispatcher is required to dispatch the nearest available Engine with an operating radio if a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio.
- D
8.14 RADIO EQUIPMENT DEFECTS
8.14.1 Messages advising the Department that a radio network is inoperative and/or that it has been restored must be transmitted via teleprinter and voice alarm.
8.14.2 Chief and Company Officers, in cooperation with Borough dispatchers, shall conduct routine tests of radio equipment to determine radio efficiency. Defects shall be promptly reported. 8.14.3 Defects in radio equipment observed by members must be immediately reported to the officer on duty. When a unit has a defective or non-operating apparatus radio, the officer on duty shall notify the Battalion and Division. In addition, the officer shall call the dispatcher requesting radio mechanic response for repairs to apparatus radio.
8.14.4 Upon notification of the defective/non-operating apparatus radio, the Division shall supply the affected unit with a portable citywide radio capable of direct communications with all borough dispatchers. Once the citywide radio is received, the company officer shall perform an operational check by requesting a 10-11 radio test count from their respective borough dispatcher.
8.14.5 During a response, the affected unit will use the citywide radio in lieu of the non-operating apparatus radio for all communications to the borough dispatcher until the apparatus radio is repaired. The citywide radio is not to be carried/worn by the company officer; it shall remain in the front cab of the apparatus and serve as a communication link from the unit to the borough dispatcher. 8.14.6 If a response is received while awaiting the arrival of the citywide radio, the officer shall notify the dispatcher that the unit is responding without an operating apparatus radio. The dispatcher will then ensure that an additional unit (nearest available Engine or Ladder) with an operating apparatus radio is dispatched to the same alarm.
8.14.7 Once repairs to the apparatus radio are complete, the officer shall notify the Battalion, Division and dispatcher. The Division will arrange for the return of the citywide radio.
8.14.8 Unless notification of a defect has been received, it is assumed that all radio units are operating satisfactorily. 8.14.9 The mobile station operator will note complete failure of a mobile transmitter when the receiver is operating but no response is received to a contact call.
8.14.10 Dispatchers must promptly report all radio equipment defects to the office of the radio supervisor or radio mechanic. Dispatchers must record all defects and remedial actions in the Radio Trouble Logbook.
- Units are operating at a 3-aIarm fire in a taxpayer on River Avenue in the Bronx (pictured below). The Bre started in Gardy’s Pizza Palace and has extended into the Law Of Bce, and the Yogurt Store on the Exposure 4 side. Ladder 49 is then told by Division 6 to check for extensionin the stores on the Exposure 2 side. They find extension in the cockloft in both the Realty Office and the Donut Shop, but the Barber Shop is good and an effective place for the cockloft nozzle.In this situation, they would be correct to recommend that a cockloft nozzle should be placed in?(Comm 10—Add 2,7.2)
A. Exposure 2A
B. Exposure 2
C. Exposure 0-2A
D. Exposure 0-2B
- D
7.2 Illustration #2 depicts a taxpayer with nine (9) individual stores, or nine subdivisions. The fire is located in the center store. The store to the immediate left of the fire store is identified as exposure “O-2”, the next store on the left (two stores from the fire store) is “0-2A”, the third store on the left would be “O-2B” and the fourth store would be “02C”. The first store on the immediate right of the fire store would be exposure “0-4”, the second store on the right would be “0-4A”, the third store would be “0-4B”, and the fourth store would be “0-4C”.
- The Barber Shop may be referred to as the “Barber Shop(Comm 10—Add 2, 10.1)
A. Branch
B. Sector
C. Group
D. Division
- B
10.1 Plain speak exposure identification is the process of identifying building and/or occupancies by name, occupancy type, address or any other distinctive characteristic. It should be used on the fireground in situations when it would benefit fire operations. It can be used in combination with the standard alpha-numeric exposure identification system to clearly define operational locations. This can be particularly effective for operations involving taxpayer fires. These types of operations usually have separate occupancies with distinctive characteristics that can be used in conjunction with the alpha-numeric exposure system (O2A, 04B, 3, etc).
Taxpayer Examples: “Conduct a primary search in exposure 04, the pizzeria sector” “Stretch a line into exposure 04, the bakery sector” “We have heavy fire showing from the rear of exposure 02, the hardware store sector” The intent of plain speak is not to replace the standard exposure identification system. It should only be used when it enhances our ability to properly identify exposures. It should be noted, plain speak alone may not be an effective method of communicating with all members on the fireground. Members operating on the roof or at the rear of an operation may not be able to view occupancies and may have to communicate with the standard alpha-numeric exposure identification system. A combination of plain speak, and exposure numbering may be the most effective method.
- If the fire building was an H-type attached to the left of the Taxpayer, and fire extended from the H-type into the f three taxpayer stores, the Donut Shop would be known as?(Comm 10—^Add 2, Pg 6)
A. Exposure 4-OA
B. Exposure 4-OB
C. Exposure 0-4A
D. Exposure 0-4
21 B
7.4 Illustration #4 shows how the system builds; it starts with a fire in the taxpayer, “O”, that extends to the right and then out of the taxpayer and into the windows of the top floor of exposure “4”. Exposure “4” is an “H-type” building and because of its size, we will mentally subdivide it into sections. Each of the arms of the “H” will be identified as WINGS. In this illustration, the wing closest to the fire building is wing “A”, the next arm is wing “B” and if there is a third or fourth wing they would be identified as wing “C” and wing “D”. Wings are identified from left to right looking from the front of the building: If necessary, each wing can be further subdivided from front to rear using the terms FRONT, CENTER, and REAR. The part of the building connecting each wing shall be designated the throat and shall be referred to as the throat between “A” wing and “B” wing etc.
- A member activating their Emergency Alert Button (EAB) on their Handie-Talkie will cause all of the following to occur except? (Comm 11 2.7.2)
A. An Emergency Alert Tone” will sound on all HT’s within range on the same frequency
B. A Beacon Tone will sound on the HT that activated their EAB
C. The company, position and name of the member who pressed the EAB will immediately display on the EFAS, if the HT is within range of the EFAS
D. The MDT’s of EFAS enabled units within range of the HT will automatically switch to EFAS mode and print a hard copy showing the company, position and name of the member
E. HT transmission power on the radio that activated their EAB will be increased from 2 watts to 5 watts on the tactical channel
- D (time not the name of member)
2.7.2 Activation of either button will cause the following to occur:
An “Emergency Alert Tone” is sounded on all HT’s within range (other than HT with EAB activation) on the same frequency.
A “Beacon Tone” is sounded on the HT with EAB activation.
Within range, the company, position, and name of the member who pressed the EAB immediately displays in the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS).
HT transmission power on the tactical channel is increased from 2 watts to 5 watts, providing more power for the message to get through. The 7 digit Internal Radio Code, preceded by the letters “EM” is displayed on the LCD screen of the FAST Radio and Model III HTs. This enables identification of the unit and the assigned position of the member pressing the EAB.
The MDTs of EFAS enabled units within range will automatically switch to EFAS mode and print a hard copy showing the company, position, and time when it receives an EAB activation.
- Units are operating at an all-hands fire when the IC hears an Emergency Alert Tone indicating an EAB activation, but no radio transmission is given following the sounds of the Emergency Alert Tone. In this situation, it would be most correct for the IC to identify the EAB activating member by stating on the HT Tactical 1? (Instructor Instinct—Comm 9 Add 4-4.1)
A. “Command to EFAS, who is the Mayday”
B. “Command to the member who activated their EAB, do you have a Mayday”
C. “Command to the member who activated their EAB, go with your Mayday”
D. “Command to the member who activated their EAB, do you have an Emergency”
- D
4.2When an EAB activation is not immediately followed by a MAYDAY or URGENT message, the IC must identify and contact the member. It is critical to quickly determine the nature of the EAB activation so that if necessary, communication and/or assistance can be effected without delay. The EAB activating member shall be identified by any of the following methods:
The IC can obtain the transmitting member’s 7 digit Internal Radio Code. When the member’s ID is known, they shall be contacted as follows: “Command to Ladder 123 Roof - do you have an emergency?”
The IC can contact the member monitoring EFAS:“Command to EFAS- who activated their EAB?”
Where appropriate, the IC can attempt to directly contact the member: “Command to the member who activated the EAB - do you have an emergency?”
