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Week 3 Flashcards

1
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Who is notified when fireworks are discovered on inspectional duties?

A

Summons issued, BFI notified, PD requested to scene. Small quantity retained for evidence. Get receipt from PD. Regs 12.

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During what times can hydrant inspection duties be carried out?

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0930 to 1700 Regs 28

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T/F Company number and disc number shall be painted in black on both sides of hydrant disc.

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False. One side. Regs 28

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White hydrant disc.

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OOS hydrant or aux fire protection system. Regs 28

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5
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Yellow hydrant disc.

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Frozen hydrant. Regs 28

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6
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Blue hydrant disc.

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System not functioning as fully automatic, portion will operate when supplied. Regs 28

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7
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When is auxiliary fire protection equipment on bridges and tunnels inspected?

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BOAT. Bridge October April Tunnel. Regs 28

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The length of a portable ladder is marked how far from the end of the ladder?

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Within 12 inches of the end. (Both ends for straight, butt end for bed ladder on extension). Lad 1

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9
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The unit designation is marked how far from the end of the ladder?

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Within 18 inches of each butt. Lad 1

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10
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An apparatus must park how far away from the ladder apparatus in order to allow for portable ladders to be retrieved from the back?

A

20’ Lad 1

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11
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What is the climbing angle for a portable ladder?

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65-75 degrees. Lad 1

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12
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What is the simple formula used to obtain a 75 degree climbing angle?

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Place base of ladder at distance from vertical plane equal to 1/4 total working length. Lad 1

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13
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Proper placement of portable ladder:

Placed at a window.

A

Tip level with sill. Lad 1

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14
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Proper placement of portable ladder:

Placed at a roof.

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At least 2’ above roof or parapet. Lad 1

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15
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Proper placement of portable ladder:

Placed alongside fire escape on building wall.

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1 to 3 feet above fire escape railing. Lad 1

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16
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Proper placement of portable ladder:

Placed against a fire escape.

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Slightly above. Lad 1

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17
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What is the weight capacity of a portable collapsible ladder?

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Up to 300 lbs. Lad 1

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18
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What is the weight capacity of a ladder 26’ or less?

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Up to a 500 lb load. Lad 1

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19
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What is the weight capacity of extension ladders 27’ to 35’?

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Up to a 600 lb load. Lad 1

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20
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Generally speaking what ladder is used to reach the fourth floor of a brownstone?

A

35’ extension ladder. Lad 1

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21
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Generally speaking what ladders can be used to reach the third floor of a brownstone?

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24’ or 35’ extension ladder. Lad 1

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22
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Generally speaking what ladder can be used to reach the second floor of a brownstone?

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24’ extension or 14’ A Frame. Lad 1

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23
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When are portable ladders inspected?

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Visually weekly, and after each use. Captains cause a thorough monthly inspection. Lad 1

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24
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Which type of hydrant, Dresser or Smith, provides approximately 10-15% more water?

A

Dresser. (Smith has hat). Eng 6

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25
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Which hydrant connection provides the largest water flow?

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35’ soft. Eng 6

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26
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Which hydrant connection permits the most flexibility in apparatus positioning?

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50’ length of 3 1/2” Eng 6

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27
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What hydrant connection must be used for drafting?

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10’ hard suction. Eng 6

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28
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Yellow hydrants on parkways require a special key and how many turns to open?

A

18 turns clockwise. Eng 6

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29
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Can we use red air cock hydrants?

A

Yes. Excellent source of water. Cock is good. Eng 6

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30
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Can we use satellite water hydrants?

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Engines should AVOID use. Eng 6

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31
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What is the size of the coupling on a 1 3/4” hoseline?

A

1 1/2” Eng 7

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What is the size of the coupling on a 2 1/2” hoseline?

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2 1/2” Eng 7

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What is the size of the coupling on a 3 1/2” hoseline?

A

3” Eng 7

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34
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What is the max working pressure of FD common hose?

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250 psi. Eng 7

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35
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What is the max working pressure of high pressure hoselines?

A

600 psi. Eng 7

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36
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Each engine company shall maintain a minimum of how many lengths of hose?

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20 - 1 3/4”, 30 - 2 1/2” and 10 - 3 1/2”. Eng 7

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37
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On which end of the hoseline is the date of issuance to unit marked?

A

Female end. Eng 7

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On which end of the hoseline are the company and registry numbers marked?

A

Male end. Eng 7

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39
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At a nozzle pressure of 50 psi the 1 3/4 hoseline will flow approximately how many gpm?

A
  1. Eng 7
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40
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Conditions that would negate the use of the 1 3/4” hoseline?

A

DALUS.

Defensive, Advanced Fire, Large Water, Uncompartmented, Size (Unable to determine). Eng 7

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41
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What is the lifespan of hose?

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10 years. Any hose reaching 10 years in the current calendar year is taken out of service. Eng 7

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42
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No more than how many lengths shall be used as lead length in any hose stretch?

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  1. Eng 7
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43
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When rolling a length of hose how far back do lay the male coupling from the female coupling?

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About 3’. Eng 7

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44
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How many lengths of hose can be tested at one time?

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  1. 36 from manifold and two from the rig. Eng 7
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45
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When testing hose, what psi is maintained for the duration of the test?

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250 psi. Eng 7

46
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How long is the psi maintained during the hose test?

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5 minutes. Eng 7

47
Q

How far away and to what side of manifold is firefighter placed during hose test?

A

15’ to left side. Eng 7

48
Q

A movement of how much would indicate male butt and hose are separating and length is OOS?

A

1/8” Eng 7

49
Q

In what type of structure could the second engine officer contact the first and determine if help is needed?

A

One or two story where amount of hose required is four lengths or less. Eng 8

50
Q

When stretching a hoseline via a fire escape, how is it secured?

A

Alternating floors beginning with the floor below the fire. Eng 8

51
Q

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?

A

Above the second floor. Eng 8

52
Q

What type of sprinkler system contains water in the piping and risers at all time?

A

Wet pipe. Eng 10

53
Q

What type of sprinkler system contains air or nitrogen in the riser and piping at all time?

A

Dry pipe. Eng 10

54
Q

What type of sprinkler system activates all heads simultaneously?

A

Deluge. Eng 10

55
Q

What type of sprinkler system consists of fusible heads and dry piping?

A

Pre Action. Often found in sensitive electronic rooms. Eng 10

56
Q

T/F non automatic sprinkler systems depend on FD water supply.

A

True. Eng 10

57
Q

Green sprinkler Siamese.

A

Automatic sprinkler system. Eng 10

58
Q

Red Siamese connection.

A

Standpipe system. Eng 10

59
Q

Aluminum Siamese connection.

A

Non automatic sprinkler or perforated pipe. Eng 10

60
Q

Yellow Siamese connection.

A

Combination Sprinkler/Standpipe. Eng 10

61
Q

What psi should you instruct ECC to start supplying sprinkler system at?

A

Start at 150 psi. Eng 10

62
Q

What psi is required at the inlet of the tower ladder?

A

200-250 psi. Eng 11

63
Q

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?

A

Engine officer. Eng 12

64
Q

What is the problem when pressure is normal or higher and flowmeter reading is reduced?

A

Kinks. Eng 12

65
Q

What is the problem when pressure is normal or higher and flowmeter is severely reduced or no reading?

A

Multiple or severe kinks. Eng 12

66
Q

What is the problem when pressure remains the same and flowmeter reading increases high?

A

Burst length. Eng 12

67
Q

When connecting additional lengths to the front of a stretch who is responsible to ensure shut off does not get shut down?

A

Engine officer. Eng 12

68
Q

What is the most volatile and hazardous fuel used by the fire department?

A

Gasoline. FP 3

69
Q

What is the discharge range of the purple k extinguisher?

A

19-20’ Purple K

70
Q

What is the coverage area of the purple k extinguisher?

A

30’ Purple K

71
Q

When is the purple k extinguisher inspected?

A

Beginning of each tour and thoroughly once a month. Purple K

72
Q

When approaching flammable liquid spills, how far ahead do you stop?

A

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

73
Q

When extinguishing flammable liquid spills what angle do you hold the nozzle at?

A

45 degrees. Purple K

74
Q

When extinguishing flammable liquid spills, how far ahead of flame edge do you direct stream of dry chem?

A

6” ahead. Purple K

75
Q

What is the distance reached of the AFFF extinguisher?

A

35-40’. TB Foam

76
Q

When is the AFFF extinguisher inspected?

A

Daily. TB Foam

77
Q

What pressure is the AFFF extinguisher filled to?

A

100 psi. TB Foam

78
Q

What foam is used when utilizing the 125 gpm foam eductor and nozzle?

A

Universal Gold AR-AFFF Foam concentrate. TB Foam

79
Q

What color band does the Universal Gold AR-AFFF Foam concentrate have?

A

Red. TB Foam

80
Q

Where is the foam eductor placed when operating a foam handline?

A

On the pumper outlet. TB Foam

81
Q

When stretching a foam handline what is the max amount of lengths of 1 3/4” that can be utilized?

A

6 lengths 1 3/4” off the eductor. TB Foam

82
Q

When stretching a foam handline what is the max amount of lengths of 2 1/2” that can be utilized?

A

10 lengths 2 1/2” off the eductor. TB Foam

83
Q

What psi/gpm does the ECC supply the foam eductor with?

A

200 psi / 125 gpm. TB Foam

84
Q

Moving the cone of the foam eductor nozzle to which position will produce an aerated foam blanket?

A

Extended position. This is to be used on hydrocarbon fire with alcohol content. TB Foam

85
Q

What low expansion foams are in use by the FDNY?

A

Universal Gold AR-AFFF (flammable and combustible liquids) and AFFF (oil burners). TB Foam

86
Q

What is foam solution?

A

Mixture of foam concentrate with water. TB Foam

87
Q

What is finished firefighting foam?

A

What is applied to the fire or spill. TB Foam

88
Q

T/F you can generate AR AFFF foam with salt water.

A

True. TB Foam

89
Q

How many 5 gal cans of AR AFFF do engines and ladders carry?

A

Engines 3 Ladders 2. TB Foam

90
Q

What color band does the Hi Expansion foam have?

A

Yellow. TB Foam

91
Q

What color band does the AFFF foam have?

A

Black. TB Foam

92
Q

What sq/ft is considered a small spill?

A

600 sq/ft or less. TB Foam

93
Q

What is considered a large spill?

A

Over 2000 sq/ft. TB Foam

94
Q

A first alarm assignment will deliver how much AR AFFF foam to the scene?

A

65 gallons. TB Foam

95
Q

How many minutes of finished firefighting foam at 3% setting will a first alarm assignment provide?

A

17 minutes. TB Foam

96
Q

When ordered to supply water to a foam tanker with water, what pressure is supplied to the gated inlet?

A

200 psi. TB Foam

97
Q

What conditions require the stretching and operation of a foam handline upon arrival?

A

Product on fire.
Flammable liquid.
Members operating in area.
Product causes exposure problem. TB Foam

98
Q

How can you recognize a pressurized container in a bulk oil facility?

A

Rounded ends. TB Foam

99
Q

When are engine company eductors tested?

A

Weekly at MUD. TB Foam

100
Q

How long do you flush the eductor for at the conclusion of foam operations?

A

15 minutes. TB Foam

101
Q

What is the operating pressure of the water can?

A

100 psi. TB Tools 1

102
Q

How often is the water can hydrostatically tested?

A

Every 5 years. TB Tools 1

103
Q

When is the water can inspected?

A

Daily and after each use. TB Tools 1

104
Q

The pressurization source for filling up the water can cannot be set higher than what psi?

A

125 psi. TB Tools 1

105
Q

When using an aerial ladder as a water tower, how far from building should the rig be placed?

A

25-35’ from building. EVO 21

106
Q

What is the correct angle for aerial ladder when being used as water tower?

A

70 degrees. EVO 21

107
Q

What is maximum nozzle pressure when using metal aerial as water tower?

A

90 psi. EVO 21

108
Q

What is maximum extension of fly ladder, when using aerial as water tower?

A

80’. EVO 21

109
Q

Firefighters declining a RSOT shall notify OOD by when?

A

0900 on the day before the 9x6 or 6x9 tour. PAID 1/90

110
Q

Mutual RSOT tours have to be repaid in what time frame?

A

Within 30 days of first scheduled RSOT. PAID 1/90

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