WEEK #4 WEEK OF 10/7/13 PART I – COMMUNICATIONS MAN. CH. #9 {ALL Add’s} PART II – FFP TAXPAYERS {SEC. 5.7 – END} PART III – TB – TOOLS #17, 20 & 21 PART IV – ERP {PGS 1 – 23} INSTRUCTOR: CAPT KEN RUGGIERO Flashcards
PART I – COMMUNICATIONS MAN. CH. #9 {ALL Add’s} PART II – FFP TAXPAYERS {SEC. 5.7 – END} PART III – TB – TOOLS #17, 20 & 21 PART IV – ERP {PGS 1 – 23}
PART I – COMMUNICATIONS MANUAL CH. #9 (ALL ADDENDUMS):
1. The recorder in the battalion vehicle becomes operational shortly after the vehicle is
started. It is necessary to observe the LCD display located in the center console to ensure the
unit is operational. BC Duffelli should know that he must notify AAT Communications if which
message(s) listed below appear on the LCD display? CH 9 Add 1 3.1
A. Startup Complete
B. High Buffer
C. Memory Full
D. Overwriting
- C, D
3.1 The recorder in the battalion vehicle becomes operational shortly after the vehicle is started. It is necessary to observe the LCD display located in the center console to ensure the unit is operational. If one of the following messages appears on the LCD screen, notify AAT Communications at (718) 605-2700 upon return to quarters:
• START UP FAILURE
• LOW BUFFER
• MEMORY FULL
• OVERWRITING
- Whenever a battalion vehicle is placed out of service for any reason, the Battalion Chief
shall notify AAT Communications by phone or email. Which choice below is the preferred
method of contact? CH 9 Add 1 5.1
A. Telephone B. E-Mail
- A
- BC Kaskone and his aide, FF. Reagan, were discussing some features of the battalion
recorder system among other things. Which point made by BC Kaskone should FF Reagan
politely correct? CH 9 Add 1 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6
A. The H/T recorder system will simultaneously record H/T transmissions on all channels
except channel 9 in zone A on both models I and III of the XTS3500R.
B. Battalion vehicles fitted with a shore power connection must be plugged in upon return to
quarters to avoid battery failure. The recorders do not record transmissions to or from the
borough dispatcher.
C. The battalion vehicle should have the motor off but the ignition key in the “run” position.
This is to help reduce the emissions (carbon) from the diesel engine.
D. Upon return to quarters the ignition shall be turned off; however the H/T recorder system
will remain on to wirelessly transfer data to the computer workstation in the battalion office for a
maximum of 25 minutes.
- C
3.4 All battalion vehicles must remain on with the motor running at the scene of fire and emergency operations, regardless of their order of arrival or level of alarm. This procedure is necessary to ensure all handie-talkie communications are preserved. If the vehicle is to be left unattended, it shall be secured as outline in section 7 of this bulletin.
- Which procedure below is not entirely correct should a system malfunction of the battalion
recorder system be detected? CH9 Add1 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
A. An AAT technician may request the battalion vehicle return to quarters to service the
system. The Battalion chief must accommodate this request at all times.
B. The Battalion Chief shall call AAT Communications and state that this is an FDNY
emergency service request and give the nature of the service outage.
C. If AAT fails to correct the problem using remote diagnostics, ATT will respond to the site
within 2 hours if it is a severe failure.
D. Recorder problems have occurred when battalion vehicle batteries have failed. Anytime
vehicle batteries fail, a functional test of the system should be performed.
- A
• An AAT technician may request the battalion vehicle return to quarters to service the system. The Battalion shall accommodate the technician’s request whenever possible, but the decision to return to quarters rests with the Battalion Chief in consultation with the borough dispatcher. An AAT technician will supply a call back phone number that the Battalion can use to notify the technician of their availability to return to quarters.
Note: Recorder problems have occurred when battalion vehicle batteries have failed. Anytime vehicle batteries fail, a functional test of the system should be performed.
- Request for recordings from the handie talkie recording unit must follow certain guidelines.
Which is the only correct guideline listed below? CH9 Add 1 Section 8
A. Officers requesting H/T recordings shall complete the request form and fax it directly to the
H/T recording unit. The original form should be sent through the chain of command to the Chief
of Operations.
B. Officer can request recordings for an incident at which that officers unit did not operate.
Any such request will be considered by the Bureau of Operations, but will only be granted if
there are valid reasons justifying the request.
C. H/T recording must be kept in a secure location in the company office. Requests for
recording of incidents involving serious injuries, fatalities, and high profile incident will not be
made available.
D. Company and Chief Officers can request handie talkie recordings on any of the available
channels.
- B
8.1 Officers requesting handie-talkie recording shall complete the Handie-Talkie Recording Request Form and fax it directly to the Handie-Talkie Recording Unit at (212) 360-4519. The original Request Form shall then be forwarded through the chain of command to the Borough Commander. The Handie-Talkie Recording Unit will review the request and contact Safety Command if there are special circumstances surrounding the request.
8.2 Company Officers can request a recording of handie-talkie transmissions on the Primary and Secondary Tactical channels. Chief Officers can request a recording of handie-talkie transmissions on any of the available channels.
- Which points listed below are correct concerning emergency roll call procedures?
Ch. 9 Add 2 1.2, 1.3 Ch. 11-7.3.3 - There have been situations where the emergency roll call has been delegated to and
conducted by a company officer, division firefighter, or an experienced firefighter. - If conditions require the emergency roll call to be conducted by a company officer, the IC
must consider special calling a replacement unit for the company conducting the roll call. - The Bureau of Operations mandates training roll calls to be conducted quarterly in January,
April, July, and October. These training roll calls will be conducted after operations are
completed. - The Bureau of Operations mandates command channel training drills to be conducted
semiannually in May and November. These drills will be conducted at all 2nd alarms.
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 2, 3, 4
D. 1, 3, 4
- C
There have been situations where the emergency roll call has been delegated to
and conducted by a company officer, experienced Battalion firefighter, or Division
firefighter pending the arrival of a special called Roll Call Chief Officer.
- Since the number of firefighters riding in any company can change during the tour due to
medical leave, emergency leave, and details all officers of all companies will answer when called
by the roll call officer stating the number of firefighters they responded with and accounting for
only the members: Ch. 9 Add 2, 1.4
A. Within sight or hearing without using the handie talkie.
B. Within sight or hearing using the handie talkie.
C. Within sight or hearing without using the handie talkie or working on a hose or search line
that the officer is supervising.
D. Within sight or hearing using the handie talkie or working on a hose or search line that the
officer is supervising.
- A
- Which situation(s) listed below would require an emergency roll call to be conducted?
Ch. 9 Add 2, 2.1
A. Collapse imminent.
B. Collapse occurred.
C. Collapse feared.
D. A building is evacuated.
E. An area is evacuated.
F. Water Loss endangering members.
G. Transmission of a 10-70.
H. Anytime the IC determines an emergency roll call is necessary to account for members.
I. Interior attack discontinued and exterior attack instituted.
- A, B, D, E, F, H, I
- One of the initial actions to be taken by the incident commander is to take control of the
handie talkie frequency. It is imperative that the IC be forceful when transmitting and taking
control of the HT network. Which option listed below for taking control of the HT network is
not entirely correct? Ch. 9 Add 2, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
A. Utilize the emergency alert tone on the handie talkie.
B. Utilize the POST radio on the tactical channel (45 Watts).
C. Use the UHF radio in a battalion or division vehicle on the tactical channel (40 Watts).
D. Use the cross band repeater radio installed in some battalion or division vehicles on the
tactical channel (40 Watts).
- D
3.3 Utilize the POST radio on the tactical channel (45 watt transmissions).
3.4 Use the UHF radio in a Battalion or Division vehicle on the tactical channel
(40 watt transmissions).
3.5 Use the Cross Band Repeater radio installed in some Battalion Vehicles on the tactical
channel (40 watt transmission).
- True or false: When utilizing the Emergency Alert Tone on the H/T you must deactivate
the emergency alert button after gaining control of the HT. Failure to do so will cause the letters
“EM” to be displayed every time a transmission is made from your H/T. Your beacon tone will
also continue to sound every 7 seconds. Ch. 9 Add 2, 3.2
A. True or D. False
- D
- Units are operating at an all hands fire in the month of July where a full 1st alarm
assignment is on the scene. E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4, E-5 which is a HMTU Engine, L-4, L-5, Squad
6, and Rescue 7 all participate in an emergency roll call after the fire is under control at the
direction of the Deputy Chief who is the IC. E-5 was special called because there was a spill of
diesel fuel which had to be removed and HAZ MAT 1 was O.O.S. Which unit(s) listed below
answered correctly. Ch. 9 Add 2, 1.5
A. E-1, E-2, E-3, and E-4 answered according to their engine company positions.
B. L-4 and L-5 answered according to their ladder company positions.
C. E-5 answered according to their haz mat positions.
D. Squad 6 answered according to ladder company positions.
E. Rescue 7 answered according to ladder company positions.
- A, B, E
1.5 Engine companies will have either 4 or 5 firefighters and these members must answer the
roll call according to their engine position assignments. Haz-Mat Technician
Engine personnel will answer a roll call according to engine position assignments,
regardless of the type of fire or emergency. The majority of the time, rescues, squads and
ladder companies begin each tour with 5 firefighters and an officer. Ladder company and
rescue company firefighters will answer a roll call as per ladder company position
assignment e.g., OV, Roof. Squad company firefighters will answer a roll call as per
engine company position assignment e.g., Nozzle, Back-up. Haz-Mat 1 will have
7 firefighters riding at the beginning of each tour. Firefighters working in Haz-Mat 1 will
answer according to their position assignment e.g., Entry 1 and 2, Back-up 1 and 2,
Decon 1 and 2 and Resource. Company officers will make sure that each firefighter is
aware of these requirements and responds accordingly during an emergency roll call.
Roll Call Officers must remember to account for Chief officers and their aides.
- While discussing emergency roll call procedures at drill Lt. Drebin made the following
statements. In which statement(s) was Lt. Drebin incorrect? Ch. 9 Add 2, Section 4
A. The member conducting the roll call must have an updated list of all companies on the
scene. An updated printout can be accessed only from any battalion or division vehicle on the
scene.
B. To obtain the updated list on an apparatus 1st press the “incident history” button, 2nd press
the “send”, 3rd press the “next” button, and 4th press the “print” button.
C. The RCO and member assisting him/her should be in an area away from the command post
to reduce radio feedback. If weather is an issue the RCO will have to take a position in a dry
area such as an apparatus cab or a battalion vehicle.
D. Units should be called in the order of their assignment on the response ticket. For example
if E-1 and L-2 were the 1st due engine and ladder then these units will be called first regardless of
the type of emergency.
E. If a company officer does not answer when called, the RCO will call either a firefighter
operating with that officer or another company operating in the immediate area of that officer, in
an attempt to locate them.
- A, B, D
4.1 The member conducting the emergency roll call must have an updated list of all
companies on the scene. An updated printout can be accessed from any apparatus MDT
on the scene, as follows:
Press the “Incident Summary” button - A blank form will appear requesting several
pieces of information e.g., date, box. This information does not need to be entered.
Press “Send” - This will automatically default the report to the box the unit is
currently assigned to. The MDT will indicate a message is waiting.
Press “Next” to retrieve the rundown of units.
Press “Print” for the MDT to print the rundown.
- Which unit(s) listed below answered incorrectly when called by the RCO during an
emergency roll call? Ch. 9 Add 2, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4
A. L-101 to Roll Call Officer, L-101 has 5 firefighters, my can and irons firefighters are
accounted for.
B. E-101 to Roll Call Officer, E-101 has 4 firefighters; my nozzle team is accounted for.
C. L-102 to Roll Call Officer, L-102 has 4 firefighters; my irons and can firefighters are
accounted for.
D. E-102 to Roll Call Officer, E-102 has 4 firefighters; my nozzle and backup firefighters are
accounted for.
E. Rescue 100 to Roll Call Officer, Rescue 100 has 5 firefighters; my can, irons, and hook are
accounted for.
F. Squad 200 to Roll Call Officer, Squad 200 has 5 firefighters; my irons and hook are
accounted for.
- B, F
- When an emergency roll call is conducted firefighters should follow the directions in the
mayday/urgent transmission and maintain radio discipline. Firefighters should transmit in all but
which condition listed below? Ch. 9, Add 2, 6.1
A. If you are called by the RCO.
B. If you have any information regarding the mayday/urgent.
C. If you have a mayday/urgent of your own.
D. If you have a critical message affecting the ongoing operation.
- B
- The electronic fireground accountability system (EFAS) is designed to improve the
accountability of members at all operations. EFAS is installed on the MDT of all battalion and
division vehicles. Which point about EFAS is incorrect? Ch.9, Add 3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
A. It shall be the responsibility of the first arriving battalion firefighter to immediately monitor
EFAS until relieved by an EFAS trained member of the FAST unit.
B. Upon arrival of the FAST unit, the EFAS trained member designated at roll call to monitor
EFAS shall report to the battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS. This member will
monitor both EFAS and the battalion’s FAST radio.
C. If the responding battalion is not equipped with EFAS, and its use is anticipated, the
dispatcher shall be notified by department radio. Incoming units and the FAST unit will be
notified by the dispatcher.
D. When the division is on the scene, it shall be the responsibility of the division back-up
firefighter, if available, to report to the battalion vehicle being used to monitor EFAS to either
assist the EFAS trained member of the FAST unit or relieve the battalion firefighter.
- D
- When a member pushes his emergency alert button and transmits a MAYDAY all of the
following will occur regarding EFAS except? Ch. 9, Add 3, 4.1.1,
A. The member’s company, position, and name will be listed in red in the “radio status” and
“MAYDAYS” area on EFAS.
B. The member’s identity line in EFAS will automatically be highlighted.
C. A hard copy will automatically print showing the members name, company, and position.
- C
5.1.2 In addition, a hard copy automatically prints showing the company, position and
time of Mayday. (Figure 7)
- EMS officers who activate their emergency alert using the fire ground radio will show up
with their company and position only on EFAS. If this occurs, the member monitoring EFAS
shall inform the IC who shall contact ____ to ascertain which EMS member activated the
emergency alert. Ch. 9, Add 3, 4.1.5
A. The Resources Unit Leader
B. The Situation Unit Leader
C. The Operation Branch Director
D. The Medical Group Supervisor
18.
- D
- Officers arriving at an incident, after they have transmitted their 10-84, must key their
handie talkie remote microphone how many times in order to check in? Keying the microphone
will have all the members of the unit recognized by EFAS. Members of a unit that is called by
the RCO during an electronic roll call shall key their remote microphones how many times?
Ch. 9, Add 3, 6.1.4, 3.1.5
A. 3/1
B. 1/1
C. 3/3
D. 1/3
- D
- The portable EFAS functions in the same manner and has the same capabilities as the
EFAS currently found in battalion and division vehicles. Which is the only correct point about
the portable EFAS? Ch. 9, Add 3, 10
A. The portable EFAS is carried in battalion and division vehicles.
B. The decision to deploy the portable EFAS shall be made by the EFAS trained member who
is monitoring the EFAS.
C. The portable EFAS can be used at large scale or complex incidents.
D. The portable EFAS is charged daily and after each use.
- C
- PORTABLE EFAS
9.1 Each Division has been issued a portable EFAS. The portable EFAS receives unit
identification in a different manner than the EFAS currently found in Battalion and
Division vehicles as follows:
EFAS in Battalion and Division vehicles is connected to and receives assigned unit
identification directly from Starfire.
Portable EFAS receives assigned unit identification from handie-talkie frequency,
therefore, prior to pressing Begin Roll Call, the IC must request the Officer of each
unit on-scene to individually key their handie-talkie remote microphone once in
order to “check in” as per section 3.1.4. Keying the handie-talkie remote
microphone will have all members of the unit recognized by EFAS.
The portable EFAS shall be kept in the Division vehicle and available for immediate use
when necessary.
Note: The decision to deploy the portable EFAS shall be made only by the IC.
9.5 The portable EFAS should be charged weekly and after each use.
PART II – FFP – TAXPAYER FIRES (Sec. 5.7 to the end):
1. While responding as the 1st due battalion chief to a fire in a taxpayer, BC Gooden
considered all of the following points. Which point should BC Gooden consider as wrong?
Taxpayers 5.7.2, 5.7.5, 5.7.6, 5.8.2, 5.8.3
A. The 1st due BC must establish the ICP in proximity to the front of the building, but outside
of the collapse zone.
B. If a tower ladder is not assigned on the initial response and its use is anticipated, special
call one. A properly positioned tower ladder can cover a building with a frontage of 100 feet.
C. When heavy caliber streams are to be used, units already committed should be withdrawn
to safe positions, before commencing their operation. The withdrawal should be carefully
controlled and monitored via handie talkie.
D. If the building is another type of commercial building, such as a department store and it has
a fire command station, the BC should establish the ICP in proximity to the front of the building.
- D
5.8.2 If the building has a Fire Command Station, the first to arrive Battalion Chief
shall establish the Incident Command Post at this location.
5.8.3 If the building doesn’t have a Fire Command Station or the location of the Station
makes it unsuitable for use, the ICP should be established outside the building
close enough to maintain radio communications with operating units but far
enough away to be able to properly size-up the situation
- BC Chanstra has just arrived at a fire in a taxpayer. The building is 1 story in height,
exposure 1 is the street, exposures 2 and 4 are vacant lots, and exposure 3 is a rear yard. There is
an advanced fire in the store with two lines operating, no extension to the cockloft, and no fire in
the cellar. At this fire BC Chanstra should? Taxpayers 5.7.4, 5.7.7, 5.7.8
A. Transmit a 2nd alarm; have 4 portable ladders raised and all sides covered.
B. Call for an extra engine and truck and have 4 portable ladders raised and ensure at least 2
are placed on the front of the building.
C. Operate with a full 1st alarm assignment; and have 5 portable ladders raised, all sides
covered.
D. Call for an extra engine and truck; ensure 5 portable ladders are raised and all sides are
covered with a least two on the front of the building.
- D
5.7.8 A minimum of two portable ladders shall be placed on the front of the buildings.
Their purpose is to provide alternate means of egress from the roof. They shall
also be placed to indicate the boundaries of the fire building or the location of
division walls within the boundaries of the fire
- Which Engine company(s) stretched the appropriate sized hoseline at a taxpayer fire?
(More than 1 correct). Taxpayers 7.1
• E-1 stretched a 1 ¾” hose line as the initial hose line for a light fire condition in a taxpayer.
• E-2 stretched a 2 ½” hose line as the initial hose line for a medium fire condition in a
taxpayer.
• E-3 stretched a 1 ¾” hose line into an exposure with medium fire extension in a large
uncompartmented area.
• E-4 stretched a 2 ½” hose line as the initial hose line for a heavy fire condition in a taxpayer
and then reduced it to 1 ¾” after the initial attack.
A. E-1, E-2, E-3
B. E-2, E-3, E-4
C. E-1, E-2, E-4
D. E-1, E-3, E-4
- C
- Which tactic listed below is incorrect when operating at a cellar fire in a taxpayer?
Taxpayers 7.2.2 A, B, D, H, K, P, Q,
A. When there is an interior stair to the cellar, especially if it is an open stair and conditions
permit, the first line must be stretched to this point to prevent the spread of fire and to permit
operations on the first floor.
B. When stretching hand lines to the cellar enough hose should be flaked out, charged, and the
kinks removed before advancing down the stairs. Supply a line to the cellar sprinkler siamese if
the building has one.
C. Stretch lines into adjoining cellars and operate through holes made in partitions. As a last
resort flood the first floor cellar pipes and distributors.
D. Officers of advancing lines should monitor heat conditions. When stock cannot be
removed, and attempt to hit the fire by deflecting the stream off the ceiling over the stock may be
made.
- C
5.7.8 A minimum of two portable ladders shall be placed on the front of the buildings.
Their purpose is to provide alternate means of egress from the roof. They shall
also be placed to indicate the boundaries of the fire building or the location of
division walls within the boundaries of the fire
- When operating at a cellar fire in a taxpayer which engine company must ensure the
sprinkler system is supplied? When operating at a store fire in a taxpayer which engine company
must ensure the sprinkler system is supplied? When operating at a cockloft fire in a taxpayer
which engine company must ensure the sprinkler system is supplied? Taxpayers 7.2.3
C, 7.3.5 A, B3
A. 3, 2, 3
B. 3, 3, 3
C. 2, 3, 2
D. 2, 2, 2
- C
- Units arrive at a fire in the middle store of a row of 5 taxpayers. Upon arrival there is fire
in the cockloft of middle store which has control of the cockloft. All the stores are unoccupied
except the store that is to the immediate left of the middle store, this store is a bodega which is
open at the time of the fire with workers in the store. There are 3 Engines, 2 Trucks, and a BC
on the scene. Which point listed below is correct concerning operations at this fire?
Taxpayers 7.3.1 B, 7.3.5, 7.3.3 G
A. The first two handlines should be stretched to the store involved. A line may also be
required on the roof to protect exposures and personnel once the roof is opened.
B. The 1st due Engine Company positioned the engine for use of the deck pipe and should not
use in line pumping because of the anticipated use of the deck pipe.
C. The 1st line was stretched into the bodega and the second line was stretched by the second
due Engine Company to the second store to the right of the middle store.
D. While operating the officer of the first due engine thought to himself that if the IC orders a
roof line operated into the roof all interior operations must be discontinued at all times.
- C
- L-100 was discussing operations at taxpayers during afternoon drill. Which
operation/tactic concerning ladder company operations is incorrect? Taxpayers 8.2.1,
H N, 8.1.17,
A. The practice of opening up directly over the main area of involvement may not always be
practical for cellar fires. Conditions may require cutting holes in the floor near windows and
exterior doorways.
B. When sending members into cellars to shut down utilities, two mask equipped members
shall be dispatched as a team.
C. The demands for ladder company services at taxpayer fires are many. Engine companies
can be used to force a door, feel a partition, and open ceilings to get water into the cockloft.
D. First floor fires may be extensions of cellar fires. Conversely, first floor fires may drop
down and start a cellar fire. Cellar must always be checked.
- A
