Training Bulletins

Question 1

Which direction is a hydrant street shut off turned to close the valve

Answer 1

Clockwise

Question 2

How many turns to close a hydrant street shut off? How many turns before a difference is noticed

Answer 2

17 full turns and 12 full turns

Question 3

Why are some hydrants on parkways and expressways painted yellow?

Answer 3

They are shut down at the curb year round and require 18 turns clockwise to open fully

Question 4

Who must you notify if downed wires are endangering life?

Answer 4

Dispatch and request a BC

Tell dispatch the location (pole number/address) and request forthwith power removal

Question 5

With wires down, What should you use to check nearby buildings for heat at the fuse box/electrical service as hand contact may result in electrocution if the box is energized

Answer 5

Thermal imaging camera

Question 6

At a steam leak at a radiator, When replacing a flow valve that has blown off, make certain the valve is in the _____________ position and replace the fitting by turning the nut on in a _____________ direction

Answer 6

Open

Clockwise

Question 7

Oil burner fuel shut offs will generally be in these 4 locations

Answer 7

At the tank (all tanks have shut offs)
At the oil burner (with 275 gal)
Tanks larger than 275 might have a shutoff on the feed line
On preheat or #6 oil turn off gas to preheated and also electric

Question 8

Who do you notify if a dog bites (5 notifications)

Answer 8

EMS 
PD
BoH
Animal care center (if dog is a stray)
Medical officer

Question 9

If firehouse dog bites someone what 3 notifications must be made

Answer 9

NYC DoH (immediately)
BC on duty
DC on duty

Question 10

Units encountering security dogs at operations must enter the following 3 things into cids

Answer 10

1) location on premise where dogs are kept
2) type of dog
3) name of handlers, off/on premises? Or readily available with tel # for contact