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Week 4 Flashcards

1
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Who does not report on issuance of a recall?

A

ML, YL, Bereavement, Special, Emergency. Regs 18

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2
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What is considered immediate supervision of an officer?

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SHSH. Sight, hearing, search, hose. Ladders 3

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3
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Priority order for roof access as per Ladders 3?

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ALF. Adjoining. Aerial. Fire Escape (rear). Ladders 3

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4
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When can the roof firefighter perform vertical ventilation without direct communication from officer?

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Interior team has door control on fire floor or charged hoseline is moving into apartment. Ladders 3

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5
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Scissor stair exit doors are placed no less than how far apart in the public hallway?

A

No less than 15’. MD Glossary

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6
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What are the general dimensions of OLT’s built before 1901?

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20 or 25’ wide, 50 to 85’ deep. 3 to 7 stories. MD.

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What are the general dimensions of NLT’s built on or after 1901, but before 1916?

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35 to 50’ wide, 85’ deep. 6 to 7 stories. MD

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8
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NLT’s built between 1916 and 1929 were required to have their floor areas broken up into areas of what square footage or less?

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2500 sq/ft or less. MD

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9
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Fireproof partitions in tenements built between 1916 and 1929 go as high as what?

A 
Ceiling of the top floor. 
CUT
1920's - Ceiling
1930's - Underside
1940's - Top
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10
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NFP MD’s built after 1929 were required to have their floor areas enclosed by fire walls in areas of what square footage?

A

3000 sq/ft. MD

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11
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Which suction inlet should engine companies attempt to utilize at multiple dwelling fires?

A

Side suction, as to not block out arriving ladder apparatus. MD.

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12
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If the entrance door to a MD is equipped with a locking device, who is responsible to chock it open?

A

First member entering the building. MD

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13
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What are the three situations where a roof line can be operated into a hole?

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Prevent extension past trench.
Protect exposures.
Extinguish fire that can’t be reached from below. MD

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14
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Where is the first hoseline stretched for a fire in a MD?

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To the fire floor via interior stairs, once safety of stairway is assured, first line may be advanced to extinguish fire. MD

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15
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Where is the second hoseline stretched for a fire in a MD?

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To the fire floor via interior stairs. If not needed, THEN stretched to floor above. MD

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16
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T/F no material shall be thrown into shafts from the fire apartment?

A

False. Narrow shafts. MD

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17
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What do you call for when there is fire on two floors of an OLT/NLT?

A

Extra engine and truck. MD

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What do you transmit for fire on two floors in an OLT/NLT, progress not made on at least one floor in a short period of time.

A

Second alarm. MD

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19
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What do you transmit for fire in a OLT/NLT shaft, extending into an exposure?

A

Second alarm. MD

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20
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What do you transmit for fire in a OLT/NLT shaft, fire extending into two exposures?

A

Third alarm. MD

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21
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What is the preferred ladder to be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt out stairs?

A

Extension ladder. MD

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22
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T/F floor beams in OLT’s that are supported by wood structural members are generally provided with fire cuts.

A

False. Floor beams which are supported by masonry walls are generally provided with fire cuts. MD

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23
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What is the general distance of a rear tenement from the front building?

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10-25’ MD.

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24
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What information does the first officer on the fire floor transmit to the IC?

A

LODANCE.

Location
Occupants
Difficulties or Delays
Access
Number of apartments
Conditions
Extension. MD
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25
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How wide should a trench cut be?

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At least 3’. MD

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26
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The trench cut should be how far from the initial vent hole?

A

About 20’. MD

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27
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Height of the cockloft in MD’s.

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Up to four feet deep. MD

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28
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Which type of roof is used to more easily slope the roof for water run off? Will normally be springy.

A

Inverted or raised roof. MD

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T/F stairs in MD’s are generally marble or slate treads and the platform is supported only at the edges.

A

True. MD

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30
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How can NYCHA doors be remotely unlocked?

A

Either thru dispatcher or directly thru emergency line. MD A 4

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31
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How is a known life hazard identified?

A

Seen by rescuer.
Heard by rescuer.
Information from credible source or person at scene. MMID

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32
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Who comprises the safety team with one ladder and one engine on scene?

A

Control and LCC. MMID

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Who normally comprises the safety team prior to the arrival of the FAST unit?

A

Control and backup of second arriving engine. MMID

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34
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Internal radio code types. Rescue, Command, Engine, Spare, Truck, Squad.

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1 - Rescue
2 - Command
5 - Engine
6 - Spare
7 - Ladder
8 - Squad. MMID
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35
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Engine internal radio codes.

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Officer. ECC. NBCD. MMID

36
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Ladder internal radio codes.

A

Officer. LCC. ROIC. MMID

37
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How do you identify a battalions internal radio code?

A

24 - - -. MMID

38
Q

What distance shall the FAST Unit stage from the ICP?

A

Within verbal contact. MMID.

39
Q

What three things should FAST Unit officer get from IC?

A

Fire location. Tactics implemented. Location of operating units. MMID.

40
Q

FAST Unit - In addition to normally assigned ladder company tools, what equipment shall be brought to the ICP?

A

FAST Pak, Search Rope, Stokes Basket with Backboard, 2:1 rope, Pak Tracker. MMID

41
Q

How long does member transmitting emergency message depress their EAB for to reset it?

A

Approximately 2 seconds. MMID

42
Q

T/F DRD in bunker coat is for horizontal drag only.

A

True. MMID

43
Q

What is the length of the nylon tubular webbing?

A

20’. MMID

44
Q

What is the breaking strength and knotted breaking strength of the nylon tubular webbing?

A

4000 and 3000 knotted. MMID.

45
Q

T/F the nylon tubular webbing can be used for lifts.

A

False, dragging victims only. MMID.

46
Q

When is the nylon tubular webbing inspected?

A

Monthly and after each use. MMID

47
Q

What are the priorities to assess when a missing member has been located?

A 
FAIR
Fire
Air
Injuries
Removal.
48
Q

What side do you position an unconscious member on?

A

Their right. MMID.

49
Q

Which units assigned on the 10-66 do not report to the staging area?

A

Rescue, Squad, Soc Ladder, FAST Unit and CFR Engine. MMID

50
Q

T/F a company officer can be assigned as the street coordination manager at a 10-66.

A

True. Establish contact with PD and EMS officers to ensure traffic flow. Also coordinates EMS triage area. MMID

51
Q

What is the preferred forcible entry method for elevator incidents or emergencies?

A

Maxiforce air bag. TB EM 1

52
Q

What is the elevator transfer point to reach top or return to bottom of a structure called?

A

Sky lobby. TB EM 1

53
Q

When can you utilize the elevator at a fire?

A

Above 7. TB EM 1

54
Q

Do not use an elevator in a bank which services the fire floor if a lower bank reaches within how many floors of the fire floor?

A

5 floors. TB EM 1

55
Q

If you are going to use FD hose to slide down an elevator shaft, do you tie the lengths together first, or couple them?

A

Tie. TB EM 1

56
Q

What should you ascertain from workers stranded on a scaffold?

A

Physical and mental state.
Anyone in the building who can help.
What is wrong and can you fix it. TB EM 4

57
Q

If the scaffold hoist motor is overheated it shall be allowed to cool for how long?

A

15 minutes. TB EM 4

58
Q

The aluminum oxide blade is used for what type of cutting operation?

A

Metal. TB Tools 9

59
Q

The carbide tip blade is used for what type of cutting?

A

Roof etc. TB Tools 9

60
Q

The silicon carbide tip blade is used for what type of cutting?

A

Concrete. TB Tools 9

61
Q

The new diamond combination blade is replacing what blades?

A

Aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. TB Tools 9

62
Q

Fuel tank on saw is sufficient for how many minutes of continuous operation?

A

20-30 TB Tools 9

63
Q

When checking the saw, how many seconds should you allow it to warm up for before being run at full rpm’s?

A

10-20 TB Tools 9

64
Q

When checking the saw, how many seconds should you allow it to run at full RPM’s?

A

10-20. TB Tools 9

65
Q

When is the carbide tip blade put out of service?

A

8 or more tips broken, or worn down to circumference of the blade. TB Tools 9

66
Q

When is the aluminum oxide or silicon carbide blade put out of service?

A

Cracked or badly nicked, center out of round, worn down 8” diameter or less. TB Tools 9

67
Q

How big is the circle of danger when utilizing the power saw?

A

20’. TB Tools 9

68
Q

Physical communication between guide man and saw operator is what (Slaps)?

A

1- Stop, 2 - Cut, 3 - Shut down saw. TB Tools 9

69
Q

How far apart are your feet when using the saw?

A

18-20”. TB Tools 9

70
Q

There are seven cuts made for a normal ventilation hole, what number is the knockout?

A
  1. TB Tools 9
71
Q

How far away is the focal point of the TIC?

A

3’ TB Tools 27

72
Q

The rebar cutter can be used to cut wrought iron fences up to what diameter?

A

5/8” TB Tools.

73
Q

The TIC will remain in Low heat High sensitivity mode when colors yellow thru red appear in less than what percentage of viewed areas?

A

15%. TB Tools 27

74
Q

What is the normal temperature operating time of the TIC?

A

2 hours. TB Tools 27

75
Q

What can the TIC not see thru?

A

Clear glass or plastic. Water. TB Tools 27

76
Q

What is the average field of view of a TIC?

A

50 degrees. TB Tools 27

77
Q

What is the TIC inspected?

A

After each roll call and after each use. TB Tools 27

78
Q

Are TIC’s intrinsically safe?

A

No. TB Tools 27

79
Q

When is the annual safety inspection of quarters completed?

A

January and July. SB 62

80
Q

Wooden I beams are produced in lengths up to what footage?

A

56’ SB 78

81
Q

T/F when dealing with the Anchor Meter Pan, the name ANCHOR is engraved in the lower left hand corner of the pan.

A

True. SB 80

82
Q

When dealing with waterfront operations, what ladder should be dedicated for the purpose of member removal should the need arise?

A

20’ straight. SB 81

83
Q

What are the three acceptable terms to describe what was formerly known as a Collyers Mansion condition?

A

Light, Medium and Heavy clutter. SB 92

84
Q

Upon notification of an alleged incident of discrimination, who does officer notify?

A

EEO Officer. Routine via phone or email. Incidents effecting operations via phone. Confidential EEO report submitted directly to EEO Officer. PAID 1/77

85
Q

Who can request an officer to question any individual involved in an EEO incident?

A

BITS or EEO officer. PAID 1/77

86
Q

T/F only those EEO incidents which affect operations can be recorded in the company journal.

A

False. No EEO incidents recorded in company journal. PAID 1/77

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