Training Bulletins Flashcards
What is the length of the pss?
50 feet
On the pss, how much rope is maintained between the hook and the EXO?
8 inches
When should the pss be inspected?
At the start of each tour,
Semi-annually
Who do you notify if a members PSS goes out of service?
Administrative division.
Each division has 10 replacements.
How many lengths of utility rope is a ladder and squad company required to carry?
3 lengths
How many lengths of utility rope is and engine required to carry?
Two lengths
How much of the anti chafing device is draped over the edge of the roof at any roof rope evolution?
5”
After running the rig for 2 mins at 700-800 rpm, What reading on the voltmeter would indicate overcharging ?
- 8 v or higher would indicate over-charging.
13. 5-14.2 v is normal
Request replacement tires when the tread wear reaches ?
3/16” in depth
Max speed with snow chains?
30 mph
Load capacity at the tip of an aerial varies from..?
250-750lbs
Width of the aerial ladder apparatus with stabilizers nested?
8’
Width of aerial apparatus with stabilizers down.?
How much does it extend on each side?
18’4”
5’2” on each side
After positioning an aerial apparatus to your intended location, what are the steps to engaging the PTO?
Transmission in neutral.
Engage Maxi brake
Engage front brake lock switch
Flip PTO switch
On an aerial ladder where are the extension footage numbers located?
On the base section vertical strut. Inside of ladder
On an aerial ladder, where is the inclinometer located?
On the inside of the aerial base section
What two things make up the pump idle pressure?
Hydrant pressure + pump pressure at idle
What mode does the FDNY use the pro pressure governor in?
Pressure mode only
An engine should be augmented When the intake pressure gauge drops below?
15psi
An 1 3/4” hose with a 15/16” nozzle should have what pressure at the tip?
What’s the calculated friction loss?
50 psi
20psi
A 2 1/2” hose with 1 1/8” nozzle should have what pressure at the tip?
Friction loss?
40 psi
5psi
The vibralert activates at what percentage of the cylinders air capacity?
What else causes the vibralert to activate?
25%
Failure of the PRA’s primary system. Thus activating the second system.
Failure of the PRA’s primary system directs breathing air into a secondary system. When this occurs the vibralert will be activated and the pressure in the low pressure hose will only be reduced to…?
150psi
Normal pressure in the face piece is slightly above atmospheric pressure
Failure of the PRA’s both primary and secondary systems will cause the relief valve to expel into the atmosphere all air in excess of…?
185 psi
Member should partial close his cylinder to conserve air and get out.
SCBA pre alarm, full alarm - times
Pre - 20 seconds
Full- 12sec after pre alarm
SCBAs must be inspected when?
After 0900 and 1800 roll calls
Before MUD
after each use
What are the colors of the fast pack decal on the rig?
Red lettering on a white background
What is the length of the high pressure hose on the fast pack?
5ft
What is the length of the low pressure hose on the fast pack?
20 ft
How long will it take for the high pressure hose of the fast pack to equalize the pressure in both cylinders?
60 seconds
When do you inspect the APR?
Before use.
At least every 30 days, and/or the first day of each month
How long can a EDSCBA (rebreather) provide breathable air?
4 hrs.
How many pumps of 70% isopropyl alcohol to disinfect the SCBA regulator?
Minimum of 6 full pumps
Is the pak-tracker intrinsically safe?
Nope
How long does a members pass alarm have to go off before it shows up on the Pak-tracker?
Ten seconds on full alarm
When do you charge the pak-tracker battery?
Weekly
What is the explosive range of natural gas in the atmosphere ?
5%-15%
When can FD units pull a sewer manhole cover.?
With the approval of an on-scene chief officer
When can FD units pull an electric manhole cover?
Only when requested by a utility company gas representative, and on scene chief.
The utility company must test it for stray voltage first.
Removed by two members with manhole hooks from the batt car.
When can FD units pull a square or rectangular manhole cover?
Never
What is the FDNYs natural gas indoor action level?
10%LEL
What is the FDNY natural gas outdoor action level?
20%LEL
What is the low oxygen alarm set at on the Altair meter?
19.5%
What is the high oxygen alarm set at on the Altair meter?
23.5%
A series of three crosses across the screen under the oxygen icon on the Altair means that the oxygen lever is above…?
25%
A series of three crosses on the screen under the comb/ex icon on the Altair meter means…?
At or above 100% LEL Natural gas
What is the length of the cockloft nozzle?
6’3”
What is the width of the cockloft nozzle?
10”
What is the discharge rate of the cockloft nozzle?
125 GPM
Who carries the cockloft nozzle?
Squad and division
Where is the preferred location of the cockloft nozzle?
Immediately inside the apartment door
What size hole needs to be pulled in the ceiling in order for the cockloft nozzle to be put into operation?
3’x3’
What is the minimum distance between the roof joists and the ceiling joists for the cockloft nozzle to operate.?
4”
Who can order the operation of the cockloft nozzle?
A chief officer
When is the cockloft nozzle inspected?
It is visually inspected weekly
What is the range of elevation for the Akron New Yorker ?
90 degrees above horizontal to 15 degrees below horizontal.
The size of the tips on the Akron New Yorker
1 1/4”
1 1/2”
2”
The hose supplying the Akron New Yorker should come straight back how many feet?
15 ft
Pressures for the Akron NYer nozzles are
100psi- 1 1/4”
70psi- 1 1/2”
50psi - 2”
In order to use the Akron NYer in a position below 35 degrees, it is required to…?
Release safety pin
Must be tied off, or on truck mount.
Below horizontal, only on the truck mount
The TIF gas meter will pick up concentrations as low as…?
5 PPM
Red cap on a Siamese means?
Standpipe
Green cap on Siamese means?
Auto sprinkler
Aluminum cap on Siamese means?
Non automatic sprinkler
Yellow cap on Siamese means?
Combo standpipe/sprinkler
Can fluoroprotein foam be mixed with alcohol foam?
Yes. They are both protein based
Three ways of delivering a foam solution?
Premixed in can
Pickup tube
FIMM satellite rig
Which foam should be used on a fire involving polar solvents?
Alcohol resistant foam
Which foam is the preferred foam to use if entry into a pool of fuel must be made?
Alcohol resistant foam
Fluoropolydol
How many 5 gallon cans of foam concentrate are added to the 500 gallon booster tank?
3
How many cans of foam are ladder companies required to carry
2- 5 gal cans of fluoroprotein
How many cans of foam are engine companies required to carry?
3- 5 gallon cans fluoroprotien
How many gallons of foam are at a first alarm assignment?
65 gallons
13- 5 gallon cans
When cleaning eductors, how long do you run water through it?
15 mins
When do you test foam eductors?
Weekly at MUD
What pressure do you supply the eductor with?
200 psi
Can salt water be used to develop hi-ex foam?
Yes
What pressure is the hi-ex eductor supplied with?
200-220 psi
Where must the foam eductor be placed from the rig when stretching a foam hand line..?
At least one length from the pumper
How far can the eductor be from the nozzle when stretching a foam line?
A maximum of four lengths
What color band should the foam nozzle and eductor be labeled with?
1” white band
What size hose is stretched to the foam eductor?
2 1/2”
What size hose is the nozzle supplied with from the eductor at a foam operation?
1 3/4” only
Holding a purple k extinguisher at a 45 degree angle, how far should you be standing from a flammable liquid fire?
How far should you direct the stream ahead of the flame edge?
10-12 away
6” ahead of flame edge
When are members allowed to restore power to an elevator car at an elevator incident or emergency?
If the elevator has a two speed system
Deactivate emergency stop button
Shut power, restore power
Should restart within 10 secs
Only time when we can restore power
An elevator emergency is a situation where what conditions exists?
Fire endangering passengers in stuck elevator.
Passenger stuck in elevator injured.
Passenger of stuck elevator in panic
An elevator incident would be defined as…?
A stuck elevator with trapped passengers not in immediate danger and not injured
When should forcible entry of an elevator car door or hoist way door be attempted?
As a last resort under emergency removal procedures
Or under the direct advisement of an elevator mechanic
Is an elevator walk in pit door required to have an interlock switch?
No.
You can enter a walk in pit in an extreme emergency to save life before the power is shut, but you must do what as a safety precaution?
Open a hoist way door on the shaft to be entered
Where is the fireman service lobby key switch located?
Within 4’ of lobby call button
What will recall the elevators in a building that has automatic recall?
Activation of elevator landing smoke detector
Water flow from sprinkler system
Also manual recall
After recalling the elevators to the lobby, one of the elevators interior lights went out, this would be an indication of?
It is a non fireman service elevator
A partner saw with a full tank can operate continuously for how long?
20-30 mins
Which foot holds down the partner saw when starting?
Left foot
How many broken carbide tips puts the saw blade out of service?
8
Aluminum oxide blades go out of service when they are worn down to what dimension?
8” diameter or less
Communication system between the saw operator and guide man:
One slap
Two slaps
Three slaps
1 stop cut
2 cut
3 shut down saw
When cutting a roof with a partner saw, the circle of danger distance is…?
20’ radius from where the blade makes contact
When cutting a roof, who may enter the circle of danger?
Operator
Officer
Guide man
What are the dimensions of the KO curtain?
8’x6’
What is the length of the ropes on the KO curtain?
15’
One at each corner
When shall the KO curtain be inspected?
Weekly during MUD
After use
What are the dimensions of the fire blanket?
10’x12’
Hydra ram
Maximum opening?
Max force?
4”
10,000lbs
When are the PPV fans checked
Daily on the 9x6 tour
At MUD. Run for 5 mins
How should fires in mailboxes be extinguished ?
carbon dioxide
3 short blasts . Wait two minutes
Where is the line stretched for a fire in a compactor?
The floor above the fire and operated into chute
Where does the OV operate at a compactor fire?
With the engine on the floor above
Where does the inside team operate at a compactor fire?
In the compactor room
Where does the roof firefighter operate at a compactor fire?
To roof to vent
Where does the engine operate if there is a compactor fire that hasn’t extended into the chute?
Stretch a line to 1st floor and operate into chute
What is an incendiary fire?
A fire determined by a fire marshal to be intentionally set by someone
Who designates a fire as suspicious?
The IC
Wood structural members may burn at approx one inch every …?
45 mins
When operating on a highway, how far from the first apparatus must the blocking apparatus be?
At least 50 ft
How many cones and or flares should be used to build a lane closure of safety zone?
At least 4-6
On a highway when placing flares, which ones are placed first?
The furthest ones first
Light flare before leaving apparatus and walk the proper distance with the lit flare
How far would the furthest flare be on a highway emergency where the max speed expected is 70 mph?
550
Can units operate across the center divider at a highway emergency?
Yes but it should be avoided. If necessary, traffic should be stopped in both directions and safety warning devices set up
TB fires 8
What is the color of the high voltage cables in a hybrid car?
How far should the key fob be from the car?
Most are orange
Some are blue
At least 15 feet
What is the length of the air bag hoses?
16ft
What pressure are the airbags operated at?
135 psi
T or F only a steel cylinder is to be used for air supply with the airbags?
True
T or F, place the airbag under object to be lifted, then hook up hose
False, connect it prior, to limit the operators exposure to the load
What is the relief valve setting for the airbags?
118 psi
When air cylinders fall below what pressure should they be changed at an airbag operation?
200 psi
T or F when stacking airbags, add together the the tonnage of the two bags to get the maximum lifting capacity
False. The tonnage of the smaller one is the max lifting capacity
How much can an airbag lift at its maximum height?
50% of its maximum lifting capacity
What color is the hose for the airbag leak sealing field kit?
What is the built in safety relief valve set at?
Orange
22 psi
Where are glow sticks kept on the rig?
How many should each unit have?
How long will they illuminate?
In a cool dry compartment away from direct sunlight in their original packaging
10
12 hrs of illumination
Life saving rope:
Diameter
Length
Working load
9/16”
150’
600lbs
When do ladder companies repack the LSR?
Monday 9x6 tour
Who does the officer notify if the LSR is put out of service?
Division
What is the length of the life saving training rope?
100’
Where is the life saving training rope to be stored after each drill?
Removed from carrying case and stored in a dark plastic bag in a cool dry area in company office.
What is the maximum number of slides that can be done on the life saving training rope?
100 per end. 200 total
Whenever a life belt is subject to an impact load, it shall be placed out of service. A member falling ___ feet or more is considered sufficient to place it OOS
3’ or more
What is the breaking strength of the personal harness?
6000 lbs
Length of PSS?
Working load?
50’
300 lb 10:1 safety factor
When should the PSS be inspected?
At start of each tour
Semi annually
When a members PSS is re packed or put out of service, the member shall…?
Use the spare PSS assigned to every unit
How big is the circle of danger for chainsaw operations?
Radius of 10’
Who is allowed in the circle of danger at a chainsaw operation?
The operator and the control person
Where is the saw refueling area during a chainsaw operation?
Outside the circle of danger
What must be done before the control person enters the immediate cutting area at a chainsaw operation?
The operator must apply the chain brake and signal for the control member to approach
When is the chainsaw inspected?
Weekly
25’ into the search rope will have how many knots?
- The 25’ distance know will not have a direction knot
Who does the fast officer contact when he is informed of a pak tracker activation?
He notifies IC of activation
He attempts to contact the member.
If no contact, transmits a mayday
When the IC decides to use the pack tracker for its tracking capabilities, which pack tracker is used?
The fast team’s.
The ones left by rescue and squad at command post are used immediately for monitoring/identification. IC assigns member to monitor until arrival of new fast team.
How many SCBA identities can the pak-tracker receive and store?
How many lines of information can it display?
How many characters?
36
2
8
Pak tracker charger: Color meanings: Flashing green? Solid green? Yellow? Flashing red?
Charging
Fully charged
Standby mode
Battery defect
When is the fuel tank filled on the rig?
Beginning of each tour
Or after extended periods of operation
Notify fleet services if air loss in the brake system is …?
1lb per 10 mins
10lb per application
On an aerial, when can an interlock diverter valve be overridden?
Who is notified?
Only if a malfunction exists and there is an emergency.
Notify the IC
How can the total amount of gallons pumped at an operation be obtained.
Push and hold the total button on the flowmeter, multiply the number by 100 for total gallons
When first to arrive on the first alarm, which hydrant connections should be used?
10’ small hydrant connection
35’ soft hydrant connection
Or 3 1/2” if inline pumping or car on hydrant
When other than first to arrive on the first alarm, what hydrant connections should be used?
10’small connection
35’ soft connection
10’ hard connection
When arriving at a second or greater alarm, what hydrant connection should be used?
10’ hard suction
What is the horizontal rotation limits for the Akron New Yorker when it is in its portable base?
90 degrees in each direction from straight ahead
How many cans of foam are used in a 750 gal booster tank to make the correct foam solution?
4- five gal cans
What is the percentage of foam is used for fires involving hydrocarbons?
3% solution
What is the type and percentage of foam used for polar solvents?
Alcohol. 6%
pre mixing of foam in a booster tank should only be attempted when…
What must not be permitted when this is done?
Only when an eductor cannot be placed into operation.
The pumper should not be connected to a hydrant
What type of delivery system for foam is best used for a small fuel spill of approx 600sq ft or less. (Car fire ruptured gas tank, oil burner fire outside pit, gas pump knocked over)
Handlines with eductor
What type of delivery system for foam is best used for a medium sized fuel spill, greater than 600 sq ft.?
This equipment is used in conjunction with?
Self educting nozzles
Foam carriers
What type of delivery system for foam is best used for a large fuel spill, over 2000 sq ft? (Oil tank farms, large capacity tank truck)
Master stream nozzles
Pg9
The fdny foam depots maintain how many cans of…
Fluroroprotien?
High-ex?
Alcohol?
50
50
50
How many gallons of foam concentrate ( fluroroprotien or alcohol) does the foam carrier apparatus carry?
1000 gal booster tank
The satellite units provide 3 key components of the foam delivery system. They are…?
FIMM proportioning when supplied with concentrate. (On pumper)
Satellite apparatus can use 1000 GPM aerating noz on satellite monitor.
Carries 1000 & 500 GPM aerating noz for connection to TL
The foam tender carries how much of what kind of foam?
3000 gal of fluroroprotien
How many gallons of foam concentrate are at an initial alarm assignment?
How many sq ft of fire can the extinguish?
How long will it last?
13- 5 gal cans (65 gal)
600 sq ft
22 mins
What is the shelf life of protein based foams?
10yrs
What is the shelf life of synthetic based foams?
20 yrs
The metering valve for high ex foam should be adjusted to?
Pressure at high ex foam eductor?
Where is eductor placed?
1%-6%
200-220 psi
One length from pumper
For high ex operations, the chute used should be _______ than the mouth of the generator.
One foot larger in diameter
The rule of thumb for determining the size high ex foam generator required is to divide the volume (cubic content) by ____ minutes.
5
What is the procedure for refilling the foam can?
Add 2 gallons of water
Slowly add 10 oz of 3% AFFF concentrate
Slowly add more water to reach the 2 1/2 gal mark
Who supervises fuel deliveries in quarters?
What and how does he check.,?
How can you differentiate between gasoline and fuel oil or diesel fill terminals??
Officer personally supervises.
Checks that storage tank can accept delivery with dipstick.
Gasoline cap will be right hand threads, others left hand. Different size as well.
How many members are allowed on the roof of a stuck elevator car?
2
How long should the planks be for bridging across a elevator shaft for side exit removal of a stuck elevator?
6’or longer
Power removed on rescue car
Everyone secure to LSR
Do not use an elevator in a ban which services the fire floor if a lower bank of elevators reaches within_____ floors of the fire floor
5
When using an elevator in fireman service, how often should it be stopped?
What should be done at each stop?
Every five floors (precautionary stops)
Look up shaft with flashlight to look for accumulation of smoke.
Look at “you are here” sign at first and last precautionary stop
If an elevator you are in arrives at the selected floor but does no open because the hoistway door is locked, you should….?
Make no attempt to force it.
Unless the lock can be removed with no damage to the door.
When testing the partner saw, how long should the saw be allowed to run? (Idle)
Slowly bring saw up to full throttle and run for how long?
10-20 secs
Run at full throttle for an additional 10-20 secs
When can the partner saw be be used on other than flat horizontal surfaces at foot level?
Only on the direct order and/or under the supervision of an officer.
How far apart are the operators feet when using a partner saw?
18-20” boxers stance.
Saw is drawn toward space between feet
When is the belt inspected on the partner saw?
Visual inspection weekly at MUD
And after each operation
What is the max cutting capacity of the rebar cutters?
Can it be used on case hardened locks?
5/8”
No
How far above or below a lock should the fork end of the halligan be placed when forcing a door?
What if there are two locks?
6”
In between the two locks
When forcing a door from the hinge side, which hinge is taken first?
The upper hinge
Before conducting a search of a fire apartment, who does the ladder company officer communicate the identity of the fire apartment to?
The engine officer and IC
What two ways mentioned can a member prevent the fire apartment door from locking on members searching?
Throwing lock with door open
Sure search door marker
Who does the ladder company officer notify of his decision to close the door to the fire apartment behind him when conducting a search?
The engine officer an IC
When a member is controlling the door to the fire apartment, and the engine reaches the door to the fire apartment with a charged hoseline, what should be done.?
The engine officer must let the ladder company officer know of their readiness to enter the apt and that the door will be opened. The door should not be opened until the ladder company officer acknowledges and approves
Where are the top ropes placed when repacking the KO curtain?
5-10” from the top
What is the color of the KO training curtain?
Black with yellow stripes forming an X
What does the fire window training blanket have that the fire blanket does not have?
What are the colors of the bags, (training and actual) for the blankets?
A third middle strap on top for the training blanket.
White for actual blanket bag
Red bag marked “training only”
When repacking the fire blanket, how far do you fold each strap on top of itself?
18”
With one handline in operation, what is the area you can extinguish with the amount of foam at a first alarm assignment?
How long can you operate?
How long of a supply does the NFPA recommend having on hand at spill
600 sq ft
22 mins
15 min supply
How can you tell in a city housing project if there is an incinerator or a compactor by looking at the chute door?
Red for incinerator
Grey for compactor
Material arranged to spread fire from its point of origin to other areas of an occupancy are called…?
Trailers
Materials arranged to start and feed initial fire are called…?
Plants.
Ex. Candles, matches, electrical, mechanical, chemicals,
What is the priority order of containers to be used to preserve evidence?
New paint can
Clean glass jar with tightly fitting lid
Plastic container (try to avoid)
Double Plastic bag (in an emergency)
Small crazing of glass usually indicates?
Intense and rapid heat build up.
Will be found closer to the point of origin
Large crazing of glass usually indicates..?
Slow heat build up and or remoteness from the point of origin
Wood structural members burn at approx one inch every…?
45 mins
When blocking with the rig at a highway incident, how far should the blocking rig be placed behind the first rig?
At least 50 ft
How far should the furthest flare be placed on the highway when the fastest speed expected is 50 MPH?
310 ft
50x5=250+60=310
When placing the furthest flare at a highway operation, how far is the furthest flare from the edge of the roadway ?
2’ from the edge (white or yellow line)
The next flares are placed two feet in from each other working back to the point of operation.
How long will flares burn?
30 mins
How much space is required for the airbags to be used?
An inch
Air bags should only be inflated ____ to _____ of their rated height capacity.
1/2 to 3/4
How long is the run time on ppv fans?
2-3 hrs at full throttle
What is the max cutting diameter of the rebar cutter?
5/8”
The life saving rope will lose how much of its strength when wet?
10-15%
What temp will cause the LSR to lose strength?
Melting temp?
300degrees
482 degrees
What is the focal point distance from the thermal imaging camera
What is the average field of view ?
3 feet
50 degrees
