Week 1 Flashcards
Who is responsible for establishing the routine maintenance schedule for the rig?
Company Commander. TB App C2
What is the acceptable rate of air loss when testing the brake system?
Max 1 lb. per 10 minutes. Max 10 lbs. per application. TB App C2
How long is the TL and AL emergency system tested for?
Max 30 seconds (weekly). TB App C2
When checking the rig, what are the four items that are checked each tour?
Fuel, Belts, Lights, Air tanks. TB App C2
You are on BI and see an FDNY ambulance that does not have the vehicle security decal on it. Who do you contact and how?
Borough dispatcher via mixer off message. TB App C2A2
T/F. When vehicle security decal on apparatus becomes damaged, the apparatus shall remain in service awaiting replacement.
True. TB App C2A2
What is the max apparatus speed after snow chains are applied?
Must not exceed 30 mph. TB App C2A1
The snow chains on the rig break while out of quarters. When can officer not stop the rig to have it fixed?
While responding to fires or emergencies. TB App C2A1
What fire department vehicles can be recovered using the vehicle recovery strap?
EMS ambulances and Battalion vehicles. TB App C2A3
Is the preferred method for vehicle recovery from the front or the rear?
Recovery from the front. TB App C2A3
What is the size of the safety zone while utilizing the vehicle recovery strap?
35’ TB App C2A3
When the emergency override rotation limit switch is enabled, the device will not allow ladder rotation of more than ______ degrees from the center line of the apparatus towards the short jacked side.
15 degrees. TB App L7
T/F while pumping you always have to have either the front or rear wheels chocked.
False. Always rear wheels. TB App P2
Which position on the engine transfer valve is to be utilized as a standard operating procedure?
Volume. TB App P3
Which position on the engine transfer valve is to be utilized when head pressure must be overcome? (Standpipes)
Pressure. TB App P3
What is pump idle pressure?
The pressure from pumps at lowest RPM’s plus water intake pressure from source (hydrant, other rig) TB App P3
What is static pressure?
Pressure on intake gauge when water is not flowing. TB App P3
When first to arrive on the first alarm, what hydrant connections may be used?
10’ small or 35’ soft. TB App P3
T/F when other than first to arrive at the first alarm, you can order ECC to utilize 10’ hard suction.
True. Can use 10’ small, 35’ soft or 10’ hard. TB App P3
What hydrant connection must be used at drafting operations?
10’ hard. TB App P3
During pumping operations, when does the ECC need to call for augmentation?
When residual pressure drops below 15 psi on the intake pressure gauge. TB App P3
T/F after water is introduced to the pump, and after increasing pump pressure, the ECC must prime the pump before opening any discharge outlet.
False. After water is introduced, prime before increasing pump pressure and opening discharges. TB App P3
What is the formula for determining 1 3/4 line pressure?
50 psi at nozzle plus 20 psi per length friction loss. (Add 5 psi for each floor above grade). TB App P3
What is the formula for determining 2 1/2 line pressure?
40 psi at nozzle plus 5 psi per length friction loss. (Add 5 psi for each floor above grade). TB App P3
If you need to change the position of the transfer valve, throttle the engine down first. Pump pressure gauge should read no more than _____ psi above the intake pressure gauge.
50 psi. TB App P3
Who does ECC notify if intake pressure drops below 15 psi?
Incident Commander. TB App P3
T/F utilize the pressure position when drafting water?
False. Volume. TB App P3
What is the service life of an SCBA cylinder?
15 years. TB SCBA
How often is the SCBA cylinder hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years. TB SCBA
The vibralert and HUD activate when approximately what percentage of full cylinder pressure remains?
25 % TB SCBA
When are spare cylinders inspected?
Weekly on Monday. TB SCBA
How are training cylinders identified?
Blue top or sleeve. TB SCBA
The SCBA PRA normally reduces operating pressure to what psi?
100 psi. TB SCBA
Malfunction of the PRA primary system will cause operating pressure to be reduced to what PSI?
150 psi. TB SCBA
Malfunction of the PRA secondary system in the open position will reduce pressure to what PSI?
185 psi. Partially close cylinder valve. TB SCBA
If the SCBA manual shut off switch is not pressed a full cylinder can be depleted in how many minutes?
- TB SCBA
How many holes are in the regulator spray bar?
Nine. TB SCBA
How many lights are in the SCBA HUD?
Five. Four rectangular lights for cylinder pressure and one round red battery light. TB SCBA
Two green lights glowing in SCBA HUD.
Full cylinder. TB SCBA
One greed light glowing in SCBA HUD.
3/4 cylinder. TB SCBA
One yellow light flashing slowly SCBA HUD.
1/2 cylinder. TB SCBA
One red light flashing rapidly SCBA HUD.
1/4 cylinder. TB SCBA
Face piece color sizes. Small. Comfort. Xl.
Small -Green
Comfort - Black
XL - Red
TB SCBA
SCBA pre alarm begins after how many seconds?
20 seconds of motionless SCBA. TB SCBA
If the SCBA is not moved during pre alarm, how many seconds until full alarm?
12 seconds after pre alarm starts. TB SCBA
How many seconds from SCBA pre alarm to full alarm?
32 seconds. (20 to pre, 12 more to full) TB SCBA
Can you activate the manual alarm on the SCBA if the unit is not pressurized?
Yes. TB SCBA
When are SCBA’s inspected?
Immediately after roll calls.
Immediately before start of MUD.
After each use.
TB SCBA
T/F when a member needs to perform an emergency procedure they must give a mayday if any difficulty is encountered?
False. Must give mayday before attempting to free yourself.
TB SCBA
How many blows is the emergency touch signal?
Four distinct blows on the shoulder then pull in specific direction. TB SCBA
How many full pumps of isopropyl alcohol are used to clean regulator?
6 full pumps. TB SCBA
How much contact time is allowed for isopropyl alcohol to disinfect regulator?
10 minutes. TB SCBA
SCBA Color Code
E, L, R, HM, SQ, BC, Bat Spare, Marine, MSU Spare
E- Black L- Red R and HM- Blue S and BC - Yellow Bat Spare - Orange Marine - Green MSU Spare - Black
SCBA label numbers 1-6.
Officer, Chauffeur N,B,C,D
Officer, Chauffeur R,O,I,C