Week 2 Flashcards
1.The company commander is responsible for maintaining a currently accurate list of tools and equipment carried on vehicles and apparatus. Where is this list maintained?
In the UFS and on the rig. Regs 13
Who does the company commander request permission from to test pumpers for drafting water?
DC. Regs 13
How much extra hose are Engine Companies required to carry on the apparatus?
Not less than 3 lengths 2 ½” and not less than 3 lengths of 1 ¾”. Plus each engine shall ensure that an extra length of 1 ¾” with nozzle is carried on the apparatus. Regs 13
How much extra hose are Ladder companies required to carry on the apparatus?
Not less than 3 lengths 1 ¾” PLUS the nozzle. Regs 13
When are the motors and pumps of special unit apparatus tested?
Mondays on the 9x6 tour. Regs 13
According to regulations, when are aerials, tower ladders and portables given a thorough inspection?
Monthly. Regs 13
Procuring the meal is limited by what regulations?
45 minutes within first due area. Regs 13
When the apparatus is OOS who is notified?
Dispatcher, BC, DC. Regs 13
When apparatus hasn’t been returned to service within two hours, who is notified?
BC and DC. Regs 13
Your siren goes OOS, are you still available to respond?
Yes, need one AUDIBLE and one VISUAL warning device. Regs 13
Who notifies the shops when there is an apparatus defect or irregularity?
The officer. Regs 13
Hose is hung in the tower by which coupling?
Male. Regs 13
T/F The LCC can leave the rig in PTO if he is going to climb the aerial for a rescue.
False. If the controls are left unattended PTO shall be disengaged. Regs 13
Motors and pumps of special or spare apparatus shall be tested for how long?
15 minutes. Regs 13
Water in the boiler must be kept at what height? When is it checked?
3/4, immediately after the 0900 and 1800 roll calls. Regs 13
When can members enter a female facility in quarters?
Cleaning, maintenance, as directed by company commander. Regs. 13
How many supervisors per child are required for Third and Fourth grade classes?
1 to 15. Regs 19
How many supervisors per child are required for Fifth grade an up classes?
1 to 30. Regs 19
How many supervisors per child are required for classes below third grade?
1 to 4. Regs 19
How many supervisors are required for a scout troop visit?
1 to 20. Regs 19
How long are school visits permitted for and what is the time frame?
1 hour, 9 to 5. Regs 19
When are doors, guards and lights at pole hole openings inspected?
Daily. Regs 19
According to Engines 2, what specific topics should be discussed between Officer and ECC after roll call? More than one.
General response routes/modifications.
Road and weather conditions.
Dangerous areas or intersections. Engines 2
What basic functions should every engine member be able to perform?
Put rig in pumps.
Connect to hydrant.
Charge and maintain hoseline. Engines 2
What may be delegated by the engine officer to the nozzle team?
DECALS. Engines 2
All members going above the fire should communicate their identity to whom?
Second engine officer. Engines 2
Who is responsible to monitor department radio for BC or DC?
Second engine ECC. Engines 2
Firefighters intending to decline RSOT must notify the officer on duty when?
0900 the day before the 9x or 6x.
Hydrants and hydrant street shut offs close in which direction?
Counter Clockwise. TB Em 3
How many turns are required to shut off a hydrant street shut off?
17 turns counter clockwise. TB Em 3
After how many turns of a hydrant street shut off will you begin to see a noticeable decrease in water flow?
About 12 full turns. TB EM 3
What is the height of the cockloft nozzle?
6’3” TB Tools 7 DS 18
The OST’s on the cockloft nozzle increase the reach of the street to in excess of what footage?
Excess of 60’ TB Tools 7 DS 18
What is the discharge rate of the cockloft nozzle?
125 gpm. TB Tools 7 DS 18
What is the preferred location for use of the cockloft nozzle?
Immediately inside the apartment door. TB Tools 7 DS 18
How big of a hole is needed to utilize the cockloft nozzle?
3’ x 3’ TB Tools 7 DS 18
When utilizing the cockloft nozzle, what is the minimum clearance needed between the top of the ceiling joists and the bottom of the roof joists.
Minimum of 4” TB Tools 7 DS 18
Who can order the operation of the cockloft nozzle?
Chief officer. TB Tools 7 DS 18
When is the cockloft nozzle inspected?
Visually inspected weekly. TB Tools 7 DS 18
At a 10-77 who is responsible to bring the HRN to the command post?
5th due engine. TB Tools 7 DS 17
When is the 1 1/8” MST tip on the HRN checked?
Weekly during MUD and BEFORE use. TB Tools 7 DS 17
As it’s supplied by a 2 1/2” hoseline, the HRN will produce flows of what gpm and psi?
200-225 gpm at 50 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17
What pressure is supplied at the outlet gauge when three lengths of 2 1/2” hose are stretched to the HRN?
70 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17
What pressure is supplied at the outlet gauge when four lengths of 2 1/2” hose are stretched to the HRN?
80 psi. TB Tools 7 DS 17
Is the supply line to the HRN attached before or after the nozzle is slid outside the window?
Before. TB Tools 7 DS 17
When it is necessary to extinguish multiple rooms of fire with the HRN, which room do you start with?
Start with the window the wind is blowing into. TB Tools 7 DS 17
Where is the shutoff placed when the HRN is to be put into operation?
One length back. TB Tools 7 DS 17
When does officer supervising nozzle operations notify IC the nozzle is in position and ready for use?
When water has been started and is at the shutoff. TB Tools 7 DS 17
When is the combination nozzle system inspected?
Visually, weekly. TB Tools 7 DS 19
What is the range of elevation with the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle?
90 degrees above to 15 degrees below the horizontal. TB Tools 17
If you are attempting to lower the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle below _______ degrees, you need to pull the pin.
35 degrees. TB Tools 17
T/F If adequately secured by the proper ropes you can operate the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle below the horizontal.
False. Only operate below the horizontal in the truck mount. TB Tools 17
What are the size of the stacked tips on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle?
1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 2” TB Tools 17
Regardless if one or two hoses are used to supply the Akron New Yorker Multiversal nozzle, they must travel straight for how far back from device before making any turns?
15’ TB Tools 17
The Akron New Yorker Multiversal nozzle should not be operated at more than _____ gpm when in the portable ground base.
- TB Tools 17
In order to avoid operating the Akron New Yorker Multiversal at more than 800 gpm what are the max pressures for the different tip sizes?
1 1/4” - 100
1 1/2” - 70
2” - 50
When are the spikes on the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle inspected?
After each use. TB Tools 17
If the flats on the end of the spikes of the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle exceed _______ in diameter they must be sharpened or replaced.
1/16” diameter. TB Tools 17
What is the maximum pressure the Akron New Yorker Multiversal Nozzle can be subjected to?
200 psi. TB Tools 17
What is the most effective way to extinguish a combustible metal fire?
With a Class D extinguisher. TB Tools 34
When utilizing the MetlX or LithX extinguishers, what is the optimum distance to start extinguishment at?
10’ from the burning material. TB Tools 34
What is the discharge time or the MetlX or LithX extinguishers?
30 seconds, covers 3 sq/ft at 1” thickness. TB Tools 34
After use of the MetlX or LithX extinguishers, overhaul has to wait for up to how many minutes, to allow material to cool?
Up to 30 minutes. TB Tools 34
When are the MetlX and LithX extinguishers inspected?
Weekly and after each use. TB Tools 34
Where can units obtain the wrench to operate removable bollards?
Engine 15. TB Tools 35
Automatic bollards have a battery back up which allows for how many cycles of raising and lowering?
10 cycles. TB Tools 35
A new battery in the digital standpipe gauge will last for how many hours of operation?
5 TB Tools 36
What is an effective firefighting stream (gpm) for a 2 1/2 handline with 1 1/8 MST?
200-225 gpm. TB Tools 36
What do you suspect if pressure readings at digital standpipe gauge are normal or higher and flow is reduced below normal?
Kinks. TB Tool 36
What do you suspect if pressure readings at digital standpipe gauge are normal or lower and flow is increased above normal?
Burst length. TB Tools 36
The digital pressure gauge will indicate a high pressure alert when?
Pressure exceeds 200 psi. TB Tools 36
The digital pressure gauge will indicate a high flow alert when?
Flow exceeds 250 gpm. TB Tools 36
The digital pressure gauge will indicate a low flow alert when?
Water flow is less than 80 gpm. TB Tools 36
When does the digital pressure gauge go into sleep mode?
15 minutes of no water flow. TB Tools 36
When does the digital pressure gauge automatically turn off?
30 minutes of no water flow. TB Tools 36
When should digital pressure gauge batteries be rotated?
Weekly and after use. TB Tools 36
When is the digital pressure gauge inspected?
Each tour. TB Tools 36
When performing a backstretch, each firefighter lays hose on the ground how far from the apparatus?
About 15’ Evo 1
When in line pumping, how much hose is left as a “tail” when the hydrant is keyed?
2’ Evo 1A
When choosing a hydrant for in line pumping, how large must the main be?
6” or larger. Evo 1A
When in line pumping, if intake pressure drops below what, the ECC shall have his supply augmented?
15 psi. Evo 1A
Generally, how many lengths of 3 1/2 supply line can be hand stretched when in line pumping?
3 lengths. Evo 1A
There are 3 buzzer tones at the backstep used for the in line pumping evolution. What are they?
One - Stop
Two - Go
Three- Back it up.
Evo 1A
Who is designated the Water Resource Unit upon transmission of the 10-70?
NEXT ARRIVING engine company. Evo 8
During standard relay operations, what position do both supply and operating pumpers remain in?
Volume. Evo 8
At standpipe operations, what position do the supply and operating pumpers operate in?
Supply in volume. Operating in pressure. Evo 8
If the operating pumpers pressure drops below 15 psi, he asks the supply pumper to throttle up in what increments?
10 psi. Evo 8
Standpipe siamese color.
Red. Evo 9
Automatic Sprinkler siamese color.
Green. Evo 9
Non Automatic Sprinkler siamese color.
Aluminum. Evo 9
Combination Sprinkler Standpipe siamese color.
Yellow. Evo 9
T/F Pressure reducing devices must be removed from an outlet valve when supplying a standpipe outlet.
True. Evo 9
When stretching a line via the aerial ladder, how is the hose carried?
Under left arm and over right shoulder. Evo 22
What side of the aerial ladder is the hose placed while men are climbing?
The left side. Evo 22
What are priority repair hydrants?
Only hydrant in block.
Vita to protection of high profile location.
Two adjacent hydrants in a block OOS. AUC 205
When scheduling a hydrant spray cap installation with a civilian, the OOD should try and get the hydrant on within what time frame?
Within the hour. AUC 205
Hydrants with spray caps are turned off when?
During the 6x9 tour. AUC 205
Units scheduled for training must leave quarters by what time?
0915 or 1815. AUC 287
Members can walk how far for a detail?
One mile, approximately 20 blocks. AUC 287
Company officers shall notify the BC if detail from within boro doesnt arrive in what time frame?
One hour. AUC 287
Company officers shall notify the BC if a detail from outside the boro doesnt arrive in what time frame?
Two hours. AUC 287
What is a reduced staffing unit?
Lad, Res or squad responding with four firefighters. AUC 287
What is an understaffed unit?
Any unit responding with less than four firefighters. AUC 287
How does officer of ladder company of a reduced staffed unit (four firefighters) announce that on the air?
We are responding with four firefighters. AUC 287
How does officer of any unit with less than four firefighters announce that on the air?
We are responding understaffed (State the number of firefighters). AUC 287
While awaiting details, what is the minimum amount of firefighters that can respond to alarms?
- Officer, Chauffeur and one firefighter. (If officer and chauffeur can still take in verbals) AUC 287
What is the explosive range of natural gas?
5-15% Gas.
What is the ignition temperature of natural gas?
1163 F Gas.
Is natural gas heavier or lighter than air.
Lighter. Gas
High and medium pressure gas is regulated down to what psi before it passes through a customers meter?
1/4 psi. Gas
Where is a peck vent found?
High pressure gas services. Activates when the regulator fails. Gas
Presence of gas piping in a public hall requires what?
High priority referral. Gas
Most gas shutoffs are 1/4 turn in what direction?
Counter clockwise. Gas
What is the priority order for gas valve shutdown?
Appliance, Meter (Meter Valve then Interior Gas Riser), Master Meter Valve, Head of Service (Building Valve), Exterior Gas Riser, Curb valve. Gas
Which direction does the curb gas valve turn?
1/4 turn clockwise. Gas
What color is a plastic curb gas vale?
White. Gas
If you discover an older gas curb valve is gated, how many turns may it require?
7 1/2 to 15. Do not turn more than 15 times. Gas
T/F members can operate gas street valves at Con Ed’s direction.
False. Gas
T/F if members encounter a leaking plastic gas pipe they can stuff it with rags in order to stop or slow the leak.
False. do not approach or attempt to fold leaking gas pipe. Gas
Who can order the members to remove a sewer manhole cover?
On scene chief officer. Gas
Who can order the members to remove a an electric manhole cover?
On scene chief officer when requested by utility gas on scene. ONLY PULL ROUND COVERS! Gas
At a major indoor gas leak, how many exposures in either direction are checked?
At least three on each side. Gas
What is the normal percentage of oxygen in the air?
20.8% Gas
The Altair meter will alarm at what % LEL?
10% Gas
The Altair meter will alarm at what % O2 enriched?
23.5% Gas
The Altair meter will alarm at what % O2 deficient?
19.5% Gas
What is the action level for indoor operations at a gas incident?
10% LEL. Gas
What is the action level for outdoor operations at a gas incident?
20% LEL. Gas.
A series of three XXX’s on the Altair indicate what?
Atmosphere above 100 of LEL. Do not operate except for lifesaving. Gas
A series of three +++’s on the Altair indicate what?
O2 above 30%. Gas
The Sensit TKX can detect gas sources as low as what ppm?
20 ppm methane. Gas
How can you identify a steam vault?
Concrete slab and manholes in pairs. Steam.
What does it mean when a vent pipe has a blue stripe on the top of it?
Steam result of a water leak. Steam
In an emergency, which steam valve can members shut off?
Inside service valve. Steam
