Week 12 Flashcards
What a report of a fire in an office building is confirmed what signal is transmitted?
10-76 FFP HR
When one hoseline is stretched and operating what signal is transmitted with the 10-76?
All hands. FFP HR
When responding to a HROB fire, when is a second alarm warranted?
Fire or smoke emanating through the exterior skin of the building, or when serious fire has been verified.
Assigned as the Fire Sector Supervisor, you and your aide operate on what channels?
Fire Sector Supervisor on primary tactical, aide on command. FFP HR
Assigned as the SAE Group Supervisor, you and your aide operate on what channels?
SAE Group Supervisor on secondary tactical, aide on command. FFP HR
Assigned as the Forward Staging Area Manager you and your aide operate on what channels?
FSA Manager on command, aide on primary tactical. FFP HR
A supply of how many spare cylinders shall be maintained at the Forward Staging Area?
At least 20. FFP HR
Engine companies responding to the Forward Staging Area shall bring what?
A SCBA for each member, A standpipe kit and nozzle. Length of hose per member. Spare SCBA cylinder each member. FFP HR
Ladder companies responding to the Forward Staging Area shall bring what?
SCBA each member. Two sets of FE tools and 6’ hooks. Search and utility ropes. Spare SCBA cylinder each member. FFP HR
T/F fixed ventilation systems located in stairwells should not be augmented by FDNY Positive Pressure Fans.
True. FFP HR
Stack effect becomes noticeable in buildings over how many feet?
Over 60’ FFP HR
The fire sector/branch is considered what locations in the building?
Fire floor and floor above. FFP HR
Where should the SAE Group supervisor be located?
On a floor not served by the same bank of elevators as the fire floor and at least five floors above. FFP HR
Where should the Forward Staging Area be located?
Two floors below original fire floor. FFP HR
Where should the Forward Triage Area be located?
Environmentally safe location on a floor below the Forward Staging Area. FFP HR
Local law requires fire alarm stations to be located no more than how many feet from the nearest one?
No more than 200’ FFP HR
What information should the first ladder company try and ascertain from the fire safety director?
LESA. Location of fire. Evacuation procedures. Status of elevators. Access stairs serving fire floor. FFP HR
Who choses the attack stairway for a fire in a HROB?
First ladder officer. FFP HR
How does third ladder access the floor above at a HROB fire?
Stairway other than the attack stair. FFP HR
What does the third ladder company report to the ICP at a HROB fire?
Heat and smoke. Status of evacuation. Extension. Access stairs to or from fire floor. FFP HR
Where does the fourth ladder company go at a HROB fire?
To the roof. FFP HR
What does the fourth ladder company report to the ICP at a HROB fire?
Smoke and heat in area and stairways. Occupants, means for roof vent. Unusual conditions. Fire or occupants visible from roof. FFP HR
When using two handlines for gross decontamination, what is the recommended nozzle?
Aquastream fog nozzle. HM7
When using two handlines for gross decontamination, what is the recommended distance and pressure?
25-30’ and 50-80 psi. HM 7
When using two pumpers for gross decontamination, what is the recommended nozzle?
Aquastream fog nozzle. HM 7
When using two pumpers for gross decontamination, what is the recommended distance and pressure?
25’ and 50-80 psi. HM 7
When adding a TL to the gross decontamination process what nozzle is used?
Turbomaster fog nozzle. HM 7
When a TL is added to two pumpers, how big is the coverage area of the water spray?
20’ wide by 30’ long. HM 7
If no TL is avail and it an AL is added to the gross decontamination process, what nozzle is used?
Aquastream on aerials. HM 7
Upon arrival at a suspected chemical suicide incident, what signal is transmitted?
10-80-1. HM 11
To operate as a Decon Engine, how many members need to be trained?
1 officer and 3 firefighters. HM 12
To operate as a Soc Support Ladder, how many members need to be trained?
1 officer and 3 firefighters. HM 10
What code do you transmit for a confirmed USPS BDS activation?
10-80. HM 14
What HT channel is used to EMS and Fire communications?
Normal communications made on 1, primary tactical. Channel 10 is available for non fire emergencies to facilitate communications. Com 14
What HT channels is used for NYPD and Fire communications?
13 Tac U. Com 14
What wattage does Tac U transmit at?
5 watts. Com 14A2
What are the five functions of ICS?
CFLOP. Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning. ICS 1
When discussing ICS, what is the ideal span of control?
3-7 with 5 being ideal. ICS 1
Can groups or sectors cross boundaries to accomplish functional tasks?
Groups can cross boundaries. ICS 1
The Lobby Control Unit Leader shall verify the location of what areas?
Fire floor. FSA. SAE Post. Forward Triage Area. ICS 2A4
What is carried in every car operated by a member of the LCU?
HT, FE Tools, Spare cylinder, Elevator keys, Search rope, Elevator Control Sheet, Clipboard. ICS 2A4
Combustible materials may not be stored within what distance of a PCB Transformer?
Within 5 meters. AUC 266
A permanent PCB storage site can have them on site for up to how long?
1 year. AUC 266
A temporary PCB storage site can have them on site for up to how long?
Not exceeding 30 days. AUC 266
What level of PCB exposure will cause implementation of decontamination procedures?
50 ppm or higher. AUC 266
When discussing the Metro North M2 cars, which one has the pantograph?
The A or even numbered car. AUC 266A2
What is the best way to identify M2 cars?
Orange stripe on side of car and pantograph on roof of A car. AUC 266A2
Who is notified upon discovery of an illegal entry into quarters?
Admin BC and DC. PD. IG if Dept employee is suspect. BFI if it involves a false alarm. AUC 300
When does the company commander review and sign the gear bag log?
Monthly in red pen. AUC 310
Flight data recorders are generally located where in the fuselage?
In the rear. AUC 325
Spherical recorders are painted what color?
Yellow. AUC 325
Rectangular recorders are painted what color?
Red or International Orange. AUC 325
When staging convoy fashion at an airport box, how do the units line up?
Engines on the right, everyone else on the left. AUC 325
What color and pressure are the low pressure hydrants at LaGuardia?
65 psi black body with silver top. AUC 325
What color and pressure are the high pressure hydrants at LaGuardia?
125 psi all yellow. AUC 325
What color and pressure are the low pressure hydrants at JFK?
60 psi black body with silver top. AUC 325
What color and pressure are the intermediate pressure hydrants at JFK?
90 psi black body with yellow top. AUC 325
What color and pressure are the high pressure hydrants at JFK?
160 psi all yellow. AUC 325
What is the greatest hazard in a PV system?
Shock from DC. AUC 351
What are the Photovoltaic Components?
Cells, Modules, Array. AUC 351
