Week 3 Flashcards
Who is notified when fireworks are discovered on inspectional duties?
Summons issued, BFI notified, PD requested to scene. Small quantity retained for evidence. Get receipt from PD. Regs 12.
During what times can hydrant inspection duties be carried out?
0930 to 1700 Regs 28
T/F Company number and disc number shall be painted in black on both sides of hydrant disc.
False. One side. Regs 28
White hydrant disc.
OOS hydrant or aux fire protection system. Regs 28
Yellow hydrant disc.
Frozen hydrant. Regs 28
Blue hydrant disc.
System not functioning as fully automatic, portion will operate when supplied. Regs 28
When is auxiliary fire protection equipment on bridges and tunnels inspected?
BOAT. Bridge October April Tunnel. Regs 28
The length of a portable ladder is marked how far from the end of the ladder?
Within 12 inches of the end. (Both ends for straight, butt end for bed ladder on extension). Lad 1
The unit designation is marked how far from the end of the ladder?
Within 18 inches of each butt. Lad 1
An apparatus must park how far away from the ladder apparatus in order to allow for portable ladders to be retrieved from the back?
20’ Lad 1
What is the climbing angle for a portable ladder?
65-75 degrees. Lad 1
What is the simple formula used to obtain a 75 degree climbing angle?
Place base of ladder at distance from vertical plane equal to 1/4 total working length. Lad 1
Proper placement of portable ladder:
Placed at a window.
Tip level with sill. Lad 1
Proper placement of portable ladder:
Placed at a roof.
At least 2’ above roof or parapet. Lad 1
Proper placement of portable ladder:
Placed alongside fire escape on building wall.
1 to 3 feet above fire escape railing. Lad 1
Proper placement of portable ladder:
Placed against a fire escape.
Slightly above. Lad 1
What is the weight capacity of a portable collapsible ladder?
Up to 300 lbs. Lad 1
What is the weight capacity of a ladder 26’ or less?
Up to a 500 lb load. Lad 1
What is the weight capacity of extension ladders 27’ to 35’?
Up to a 600 lb load. Lad 1
Generally speaking what ladder is used to reach the fourth floor of a brownstone?
35’ extension ladder. Lad 1
Generally speaking what ladders can be used to reach the third floor of a brownstone?
24’ or 35’ extension ladder. Lad 1
Generally speaking what ladder can be used to reach the second floor of a brownstone?
24’ extension or 14’ A Frame. Lad 1
When are portable ladders inspected?
Visually weekly, and after each use. Captains cause a thorough monthly inspection. Lad 1
Which type of hydrant, Dresser or Smith, provides approximately 10-15% more water?
Dresser. (Smith has hat). Eng 6
Which hydrant connection provides the largest water flow?
35’ soft. Eng 6
Which hydrant connection permits the most flexibility in apparatus positioning?
50’ length of 3 1/2” Eng 6
What hydrant connection must be used for drafting?
10’ hard suction. Eng 6
Yellow hydrants on parkways require a special key and how many turns to open?
18 turns clockwise. Eng 6
Can we use red air cock hydrants?
Yes. Excellent source of water. Cock is good. Eng 6
Can we use satellite water hydrants?
Engines should AVOID use. Eng 6
What is the size of the coupling on a 1 3/4” hoseline?
1 1/2” Eng 7
What is the size of the coupling on a 2 1/2” hoseline?
2 1/2” Eng 7
What is the size of the coupling on a 3 1/2” hoseline?
3” Eng 7
What is the max working pressure of FD common hose?
250 psi. Eng 7
What is the max working pressure of high pressure hoselines?
600 psi. Eng 7
Each engine company shall maintain a minimum of how many lengths of hose?
20 - 1 3/4”, 30 - 2 1/2” and 10 - 3 1/2”. Eng 7
On which end of the hoseline is the date of issuance to unit marked?
Female end. Eng 7
On which end of the hoseline are the company and registry numbers marked?
Male end. Eng 7
At a nozzle pressure of 50 psi the 1 3/4 hoseline will flow approximately how many gpm?
- Eng 7
Conditions that would negate the use of the 1 3/4” hoseline?
DALUS.
Defensive, Advanced Fire, Large Water, Uncompartmented, Size (Unable to determine). Eng 7
What is the lifespan of hose?
10 years. Any hose reaching 10 years in the current calendar year is taken out of service. Eng 7
No more than how many lengths shall be used as lead length in any hose stretch?
- Eng 7
When rolling a length of hose how far back do lay the male coupling from the female coupling?
About 3’. Eng 7
How many lengths of hose can be tested at one time?
- 36 from manifold and two from the rig. Eng 7
When testing hose, what psi is maintained for the duration of the test?
250 psi. Eng 7
How long is the psi maintained during the hose test?
5 minutes. Eng 7
How far away and to what side of manifold is firefighter placed during hose test?
15’ to left side. Eng 7
A movement of how much would indicate male butt and hose are separating and length is OOS?
1/8” Eng 7
In what type of structure could the second engine officer contact the first and determine if help is needed?
One or two story where amount of hose required is four lengths or less. Eng 8
When stretching a hoseline via a fire escape, how is it secured?
Alternating floors beginning with the floor below the fire. Eng 8
A utility rope can be used to stretch a line in buildings which have stairs that wrap around an elevator. However the fire has to be above what floor?
Above the second floor. Eng 8
What type of sprinkler system contains water in the piping and risers at all time?
Wet pipe. Eng 10
What type of sprinkler system contains air or nitrogen in the riser and piping at all time?
Dry pipe. Eng 10
What type of sprinkler system activates all heads simultaneously?
Deluge. Eng 10
What type of sprinkler system consists of fusible heads and dry piping?
Pre Action. Often found in sensitive electronic rooms. Eng 10
T/F non automatic sprinkler systems depend on FD water supply.
True. Eng 10
Green sprinkler Siamese.
Automatic sprinkler system. Eng 10
Red Siamese connection.
Standpipe system. Eng 10
Aluminum Siamese connection.
Non automatic sprinkler or perforated pipe. Eng 10
Yellow Siamese connection.
Combination Sprinkler/Standpipe. Eng 10
What psi should you instruct ECC to start supplying sprinkler system at?
Start at 150 psi. Eng 10
What psi is required at the inlet of the tower ladder?
200-250 psi. Eng 11
When a water loss occurs in the fire area who is responsible to ensure that the fire is confined by closing a door and or all members are moved to SRA?
Engine officer. Eng 12
What is the problem when pressure is normal or higher and flowmeter reading is reduced?
Kinks. Eng 12
What is the problem when pressure is normal or higher and flowmeter is severely reduced or no reading?
Multiple or severe kinks. Eng 12
What is the problem when pressure remains the same and flowmeter reading increases high?
Burst length. Eng 12
When connecting additional lengths to the front of a stretch who is responsible to ensure shut off does not get shut down?
Engine officer. Eng 12
What is the most volatile and hazardous fuel used by the fire department?
Gasoline. FP 3
What is the discharge range of the purple k extinguisher?
19-20’ Purple K
What is the coverage area of the purple k extinguisher?
30’ Purple K
When is the purple k extinguisher inspected?
Beginning of each tour and thoroughly once a month. Purple K
When approaching flammable liquid spills, how far ahead do you stop?
Point 10-12’ from the front edge of the fire. Note for flammable liquid PRESSURE fires it is 15’ ahead of front edge of spill. Purple K
When extinguishing flammable liquid spills what angle do you hold the nozzle at?
45 degrees. Purple K
When extinguishing flammable liquid spills, how far ahead of flame edge do you direct stream of dry chem?
6” ahead. Purple K
What is the distance reached of the AFFF extinguisher?
35-40’. TB Foam
When is the AFFF extinguisher inspected?
Daily. TB Foam
What pressure is the AFFF extinguisher filled to?
100 psi. TB Foam
What foam is used when utilizing the 125 gpm foam eductor and nozzle?
Universal Gold AR-AFFF Foam concentrate. TB Foam
What color band does the Universal Gold AR-AFFF Foam concentrate have?
Red. TB Foam
Where is the foam eductor placed when operating a foam handline?
On the pumper outlet. TB Foam
When stretching a foam handline what is the max amount of lengths of 1 3/4” that can be utilized?
6 lengths 1 3/4” off the eductor. TB Foam
When stretching a foam handline what is the max amount of lengths of 2 1/2” that can be utilized?
10 lengths 2 1/2” off the eductor. TB Foam
What psi/gpm does the ECC supply the foam eductor with?
200 psi / 125 gpm. TB Foam
Moving the cone of the foam eductor nozzle to which position will produce an aerated foam blanket?
Extended position. This is to be used on hydrocarbon fire with alcohol content. TB Foam
What low expansion foams are in use by the FDNY?
Universal Gold AR-AFFF (flammable and combustible liquids) and AFFF (oil burners). TB Foam
What is foam solution?
Mixture of foam concentrate with water. TB Foam
What is finished firefighting foam?
What is applied to the fire or spill. TB Foam
T/F you can generate AR AFFF foam with salt water.
True. TB Foam
How many 5 gal cans of AR AFFF do engines and ladders carry?
Engines 3 Ladders 2. TB Foam
What color band does the Hi Expansion foam have?
Yellow. TB Foam
What color band does the AFFF foam have?
Black. TB Foam
What sq/ft is considered a small spill?
600 sq/ft or less. TB Foam
What is considered a large spill?
Over 2000 sq/ft. TB Foam
A first alarm assignment will deliver how much AR AFFF foam to the scene?
65 gallons. TB Foam
How many minutes of finished firefighting foam at 3% setting will a first alarm assignment provide?
17 minutes. TB Foam
When ordered to supply water to a foam tanker with water, what pressure is supplied to the gated inlet?
200 psi. TB Foam
What conditions require the stretching and operation of a foam handline upon arrival?
Product on fire.
Flammable liquid.
Members operating in area.
Product causes exposure problem. TB Foam
How can you recognize a pressurized container in a bulk oil facility?
Rounded ends. TB Foam
When are engine company eductors tested?
Weekly at MUD. TB Foam
How long do you flush the eductor for at the conclusion of foam operations?
15 minutes. TB Foam
What is the operating pressure of the water can?
100 psi. TB Tools 1
How often is the water can hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years. TB Tools 1
When is the water can inspected?
Daily and after each use. TB Tools 1
The pressurization source for filling up the water can cannot be set higher than what psi?
125 psi. TB Tools 1
When using an aerial ladder as a water tower, how far from building should the rig be placed?
25-35’ from building. EVO 21
What is the correct angle for aerial ladder when being used as water tower?
70 degrees. EVO 21
What is maximum nozzle pressure when using metal aerial as water tower?
90 psi. EVO 21
What is maximum extension of fly ladder, when using aerial as water tower?
80’. EVO 21
Firefighters declining a RSOT shall notify OOD by when?
0900 on the day before the 9x6 or 6x9 tour. PAID 1/90
Mutual RSOT tours have to be repaid in what time frame?
Within 30 days of first scheduled RSOT. PAID 1/90
