Week 5 Flashcards
For air and light shaft fires, which members of the second truck are available for work in the exposed building if not needed in original fire building?
Second LCC, OV and Roof FF’s. Lad 3
If using the halligan to access the bulkhead, what angle is it positioned against the bulkhead at?
30-45 degrees. Lad 3
T/F the cornice can be opened to investigate the presence of smoke?
False. Under no circumstances should the cornice be opened for smoke, it can be examined by opening up the ceiling below or the returns if present. Lad 3
A rapidly rising column of smoke, with particles or embers ascending to higher levels, visible over the roof top of the building is frequently an indication of what?
Fire in an open shaft. Lad 3
Large quantities of black smoke observed over the roof may be an indication of what?
Fire at or near the top of the building. Lad 3.
What is the order of preference for tools to utilize when going from one apartment to another via common partition?
Halligan, Hook, Axe. Lad 3
When going from one apartment to another via common partition, where is the hole punched?
Slightly below waist level. Lad 3
T/F if heat is felt anywhere on soil pipe at roof level, inspection hole is to be cut.
False. Only if heat felt at base of pipe. Lad 3
When cutting a floor with the axe what angle do you cut on?
60 degrees on a bias. Lad 3
The winward side of a building describes what type of pressure, high or low?
High pressure. MD
The leeward side of the building describes what type of pressure, high or low?
Low pressure. MD
When can an elevator be utilized at a HRFPMD fire?
Fire is above 7. MD
When can the elevator machinery room be utilized for ventilation?
After the fire is under control. MD
What is the max number of members permitted in an elevator car?
- L Off, FE, Can, E Off, Noz, Cont. If OV driving car drop an engine FF. MD
Who can determine that a service or freight elevator is acceptable and safe for use?
Company officer. MD
The FAST Unit and CFR Engine shall be assigned to the Fire Sector when the fire is above what floor?
Above 6. FAST Unit carries elevator keys. MD
Who determines the location of the FAST Unit and CFR Engine at a lower floor fire (6 or below)?
IC. MD
Who determines attack stair at HRFPMD fire?
Engine and Ladder Officers. MD
At a HRFPMD fire, once the attack stair is selected, who is notified?
2nd Engine and IC. MD
Who brings the post radio to the standpipe outlet where the first line is being stretched from?
Second engine officer. MD
At HRFPMD fire, what channel is post radio communications link established on?
Command. MD
At a HRFPMD fire, when the 3rd engine officer recognizes the need for additional lengths, where are those added to?
Added to the last length of the second hoseline and the standpipe outlet. MD
What is the responsibility of the 5th engine to arrive at a HRFPMD fire?
Placing the HRN into operation. MD
What equipment does the 5th engine respond into ICP with?
One length of hose per member, standpipe kit and the HRN. MD
What equipment does the CFRD Engine respond into ICP with?
CFR Equipment and Forcible Entry tools. MD
What is the tool assignment for the first OV at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, hook or axe. Same as 2nd. MD
What is the tool assignment for the first Roof at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, Hydra Ram, and KO Curtain. MD
The second ladder company at a HRFPMD fire is tasked with searching the public hall and then how many floors above in the attack stair?
Five floors above. MD
Who coordinates the WCD evolution?
2nd Ladder Officer. MD
What is the tool assignment for the second Roof at a HRFPMD fire?
Halligan, Maul, LSR and Life Belt. MD
Which ladder company confirms that the evacuation stairway doors on the fire floor are maintained in a closed position?
3rd Ladder Company Officer. MD.
When the third ladder company officer wants to position members to ensure that evacuation doors are closed, which side of the door do you advise the members to stand on?
Stairwell side of door until Fire Sector or IC determines no hazard in that stairwell. MD
Which member of the 3rd ladder company has an immediate assignment upon arrival at a 10-77 in a HRFPMD?
3rd roof brings KO curtain and normal tools to apartment above the fire. MD
What is the priority order for use of the PPV fans?
Attack stair. Evac Stair. Venting public halls. MD
When supplying a standpipe, if no flow is showing on the meter, what does that indicate?
Valve closed in system. MD
When supplying a standpipe, if high flow is showing on the meter, what does that indicate?
Pipe may have fractured or other outlet valves open on the riser. MD
When can you stretch 1 3/4 at a LRFPMD fire?
When every apartment door is within 50’ of every stairwell on that floor. MD
Who selects attack stairway at LRFPMD fire?
First ladder officer. MD
Tool assignment First OV LRFPMD fire?
Halligan and halligan hook. MD
Tool assignment first LCC LRFPMD fire?
Halligan and axe. MD
Tool assignment first Roof LRFPMD fire?
Halligan hook, halligan, LSR and Life Belt. MD
Priority order for roof access in LRFPMD fire?
Stairway in attached adjoining, enclosed evac stairway, AL or TL. MD
Who brings the KO curtain for a fire in a LRFPMD (not top floor)
2nd ladder company inside team. MD
Who brings the KO curtain for a fire in a LRFPMD top floor?
2nd roof FF. MD
What are the five conditions that need to be present for a wind impacted fire?
Wind, fire in apartment, failed or open window in fire room, fire apartment door open or adjar, area of low pressure on opposite side of public hallway. MD
What is a manual dry standpipe system?
Must be FD fed. Eng 9
Who can operate a line with occupant use hose?
Ladders or Rescue operating remotely from an engine company. Eng 9
Red Siamese Connection.
Standpipe. Eng 9
Green Siamese Connection.
Automatic Sprinkler System. Eng 9
Aluminum Siamese Connection.
Non Auto Sprinkler or perforated pipe. Eng 9
Yellow Siamese Connection.
Combination sprinkler/standpipe. Eng 9
When supplying a manual dry standpipe system, which hydrant connection is recommended?
35’ yellow. Eng 9
What is the recommended pump discharge pressure for a fire on the 41st floor of a standpipe building?
350 psi. 1-10 is 150. 11-20 is 200 etc. Eng 9
When a building has separate low and high zone siamese, will supplying one section charge the other?
No. They are not interconnected. Eng 9
You arrive at the scene of a 10-76 and the BC instructs you to charge the express piping siamese. Is it the high zone or low zone?
High zone. Eng 9
What is carried in every engine’s standpipe bag?
2 1/2 nozzle. Wheel (not required). Pressure gauge. Pipe wrench (18” min). Spanner. Chocks. Adapters. Eng 9
What is required psi for 3 lengths of 2 1/2” hose?
70 psi with water flowing. Eng 9
What is the required psi for 4 lengths of 2 1/2” hose?
80 psi with water flowing. Eng 9
At below grade operations head pressure increases how many psi for every ____ feet?
5 psi for every 10 feet. Eng 9
High pressure engines can pump at discharge pressures over ____ and up to _____ psi.
Over 250 and up to 600 psi. Eng 9
3rd stage engines can provide a maximum of ______ gpm at up to ______ psi.
500 gpm up to 700 psi. Eng 9
High pressure pumping is defined as discharge pressures over what psi?
Over 250 psi. Eng 9
What is the recommended discharge pressure for a fire on the 22nd floor of a standpipe building?
250 psi. Eng 9
What is the size of the safety zone when high pressure pumping operations are conducted?
50’ around a working engine in all directions including the hose. Eng 9
When only one building siamese connection is available for high pressure pumping, where does the second line connect to?
1st floor outlet. Eng 9
Pressure exceeding what psi requires a 3rd stage engine?
Exceeding 600 psi. Eng 9
The 3rd stage engine is the preferred choice for pumping operations requiring discharge pressures of what?
Over 500 psi. Eng 9
When released manually, air pressurized standpipes must be released in no more than how many minutes?
No more than 3. Eng 9
The fork of the halligan is placed how far above or below the lock?
6” TB FE
If you decide to attack the hinges first, is it upper or lower hinge first.
Upper. TB FE
What is the size of the square key tool required for police (rim) locks?
5/32” TB FE
Which type of lock is easily recognizable by the location of the cylinder in the center of the door?
Fox Lock (Double Bar Lock). TB FE
What is the size of the shackle on a regular padlock?
1/4” or less and not hardened. TB FE
What is the size of the shackle on a heavy duty padlock?
Greater than 1/4” and hardened. TB FE
When cutting the American 2000 lock, how far from the keyway do you cut?
2/3. TB FE
When using a saw to force a multi lock door, what and where do you cut?
Inverted triangle. Lower quadrant of the door on the knob side. TB FE
If you notice the ring holding the tumbler in place is almost flush with the door, what type of lock is this?
Police lock. TB FE
What is left outside the apartment door as a marker to indicate what apartment is being searched?
Hydraulic forcible entry tool. TB Search.
What is the preferential order of victim removal?
I Have Five Little Rats.
Interior Stairs Horizontal Exits FE Ladders Rope (LSR) TB Search
What is transmitted along with signal 10-45?
Location of victim and if assistance is needed. TB Search
What are the dimensions of the KO Curtain?
8’ x 6’ TB Tools 2
Testing has shown the KO Curtain to drop temperature what percentage?
50%. TB Tools 2
When is the KO Curtain inspected?
Weekly during MUD and after each use. TB Tools 2
When the KO Curtain is deployed who does Ladder Officer write letterhead report to?
Chief of Ops. CC Chief of Academy. TB Tools 2
Who does officer contact for replacement KO Curtain?
Division. TB Tools 2
What are the dimensions of the fire window blanket?
10’ x 12’ TB Tools 3
When is the fire window blanket inspected?
Weekly during MUD and after each use. TB Tools 3
What is the color of the sure search door marker?
Day glow yellow. TB Tools 19
The hydra ram extends how far per stroke?
3/4” TB Tools 26
What is the max throw of the hydra ram?
4” TB Tools 26
What is the max force of the hydra ram?
10000 pounds. TB Tools 26
When is the hydra ram inspected?
After each use. TB Tools 26
How much air can the Positive Pressure fans move?
24000 CFM. TB Tool 32
What is the run time of a fully fueled PPF?
2-3 hours at full throttle. TB Tools 32
T/F members cannot operate in front of a running PPF.
F. Members shall limit time in front of fans. TB Tools 32
When are the PPF’s inspected?
Daily at the start of the 9x6 tour. TB Tools 32
How long are fans run for at MUD?
5 minutes at full RPM. TB Tools 32
What is the advised speed for a 4” reducer?
15 mph. AUC 8
What is the advised speed for a 3” reducer?
20 mph. AUC 8
How are concrete reducers striped?
Receding lines. AUC 8
How are asphalt reducers striped?
Chevron design. AUC 8
What are the size of the buckeye pipeline pipes?
2 x 12” pipes. AUC 149
What do the buckeye pipeline pipes carry?
One carries gasoline and other kerosene based aviation fuel. AUC 149
What is the size of the buckeye pipeline wrench?
3 1/2’ wrench, painted yellow, female fitting on end. AUC 149
How many full turns are needed to shut off the buckeye pipeline valve?
42 full turns clockwise. AUC 149
How many half turns are needed to shut off the buckeye pipeline valve?
84 half turns clockwise. AUC 149
How many full turns are needed to turn off the buckeye pipeline valve on the shippers line?
24 full turns clockwise. AUC 149
How many half turns are needed to turn off the buckeye pipeline valve on the shippers valve?
48 half turns clockwise. AUC 149
Where are buckeye pipeline profile cards located?
Placed in each valve box, Buckeye Pipeline Operations Manual issued to each unit/alternate.AUC 149
Where are Buckeye Unit Alarm Assignment Cards located?
On the rig, other set in prominent an protected place at housewatch desk for use by relocated units. AUC 149
Where is the extra pipeline map stored?
With the UAAC and Instruction cards. AUC 149
Where is the extra pipeline wrench stored?
Hung on wall near the house watch desk or some other prominent location, easily visible and clearly marked. AUC 149
Your unit is special called to a 9000 pipeline box, you do not have the necessary equipment, what is your course of action?
Contact dispatcher and ascertain location of nearest unit so equipped. AUC 149
If a unit which was responding to shut down a buckeye pipeline valve is diverted from isolation duties, who is notified by whom?
Officer of that unit notifies dispatcher. AUC 149
What is the primary consideration of the IC at a buckeye pipeline leak?
Evacuation of the area involved. AUC 149
How far apart should flag persons be staged on each side of a buckeye pipeline incident near train tracks?
At least 1000’ feet on each side. AUC 149
Flag persons operating at incidents near railroad tracks must be equipped with what?
HT, Flashlight and have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and how to accomplish them. AUC 149
When a buckeye pipeline leak location is identified, what information is given to the dispatcher?
LATE. Location, Estimate of product, Topography and Exposures. AUC 149
When should engine companies responding to a second alarm for a street box associated with a pipeline leak place extra foam on apparatus?
When responding from quarters. If out do not return to quarters for more foam. AUC 149
What is the size of the Iroquois pipeline?
Single 24” steel pipeline, natural gas. AUC 150
What is the flammable range for natural gas?
5 to 15% AUC 150
What are the initial actions to be taken by units for an incident involving the Iroquois pipeline?
Set up a perimeter and eliminate sources of ignition. AUC 150
The chief at an Iroquois box instructs you to shut the valve in the valve room. Do you push in or pull up the red handle?
Push in the red handle (primary method to close valve) AUC 150
What are the weather factors which influence brush fires?
Low humidity.
Wind in excess of 15mph
Little or no rainfall preceding three or more days. AUC 151
What is the head of a brush fire?
Leading edge of a moving fire. AUC 151
What is the rear of a brush fire?
Side opposite the head. AUC 151
What is the name of a brush fire that burns grass, weeds, small trees and leaves on ground etc.
Surface fire. Most common in NYC. AUC 151
What is the name of a brush fire that burns downward into the soft spongy ground?
Bog fire. AUC 151
What is the name of a brush fire that burns along the top of trees, extending by direct flame contact and heat waves?
Crown fire. AUC 151
Brush Fires - All engine companies assigned to Staten Island carry what?
Two pumps, Four Brooms, 1” hose. AUC 151
All engine companies assigned to relocate or respond to Staten Island for brush fire boxes, shall carry a minimum of what?
Two pumps, four brooms. AUC 151
Brush Fires - All Ladder companies assigned to Staten Island carry a minimum of what?
Four pumps, Four brooms. Six lengths of 1 3/4” AUC 151
Group changes shall be made so that firefighters work as close to how many hours in the 25 day cycle?
144 hours. AUC 184
What equipment is placed on apparatus during Winter Operations?
2 shovels 6 VESTS
2- Shovels 1 - Vehicle recovery strap. 6 - Extra lengths 2 1/2" - Special hydrant connection - Tire chains, spare links, tool - Salt and/or sand AUC 200
During winter operations, when should consideration be given to a ladder company entering the block before an engine?
When the building involved is higher than 3 stories. AUC 200
When can battalion padlock be used?
Commercial occupancy, very minor fire or emergency, minimal damage FE used. AUC 231
What three steps are taken by OOD upon return to quarters after placing battalion lock on establishment?
Notify dispatcher, journal entry, key in safe place on apparatus. AUC 231
T/F officers taking a reserve engine may utilize the CFR depot for initial stock of supplies?
False. Call tech services for initial supply. AUC 259
Criteria for immediate notification to BITS?
AABCDD
Arrest or Alcohol Brawl among brothers Confrontations (Civil or PD) Dangerous misuse of department vehicle. Drugs
AUC 268A
What are the four main components of a cell phone site?
Base station, power, coax cable, antennas. AUC 331
Cell phone site antennae may extend how many feet above the roof or parapet on roof, or above penthouse or bulkhead?
No higher than SIX feet. AUC 331
What information is specified on a CIDS card for a cell phone site?
Location of cell site room, backup power location, shut off, and emergency telephone number of cell phone company. AUC 331
According to AUC 331, ladder companies should consider utilizing what type of extinguisher at an incipient fire at a cell phone site?
Portable dry chem. AUC 331
What information can be relayed by members on scene in response to a press inquiry?
Type of incident, number of patients or victims, hospital to which they were transported. AUC 332
Application for mutuals must be submitted how far in advance?
At least 3 days in advance of first date involved. PAID 6/72
Time owed the department as a result of an incomplete mutual must be cleared up within how many days?
Within 30 days of member becoming available. PAID 6/72
When on Jury Duty Leave, when are members still required to work?
9x6 Sat, Sun and Holidays
6x9 Sat and before holidays. PAID 1/96
What is another name for the exclusion zone?
Hot zone. ERP HM
What is another name for the contamination reduction zone?
Warm zone. ERP HM
What is another name for the support zone?
Cold zone. ERP HM
Where is the access control point established at a haz mat incident?
At the periphery of the exclusion zone. Point between Hot and Warm zones. ERP HM
What color barrier tape is used to identify the hot (exclusion) zone?
Red barrier tape. ERP HM
At a haz-mat incident, where do all decontamination activities take place?
Warm (Contamination reduction) zone. ERP HM
What zone is the safe refuge area established in?
Warm zone. ERP HM
When can APR’s be utilized at a Haz Mat incident?
Air contaminant has been identified. O2 level between 19.5 and 23.5% Concentration has been measured. Filter cartridge is specific for contaminant Air monitoring is ongoing. ERP HM
Duty (general) of first arriving Ladder company at a haz mat incident?
Hazard Asessment. ERP HM
First arriving ladder Team 1 at a haz mat incident?
Hazard identification. ERP HM
First arriving ladder Team 2 at a haz mat incident?
Information resources. ERP HM
First arriving LCC at a haz mat incident/
Apparatus placement. ERP HM
Duty (general) of second arriving ladder at a haz mat incident?
Site access control. ERP HM
Second arriving ladder Team 1 at a haz mat incident?
Information resources. ERP HM
Second arriving ladder Team 2 at a haz mat incident?
Initial exclusion zone with red haz mat barrier tape. ERP HM
Second arriving ladder LCC at a haz mat incident?
Apparatus placement. ERP HM
First engine company at a haz mat incident?
Water supply. Can do CFRD. ERP HM
Second engine company at a haz mat incident?
Site access control. Can do CFRD. ERP HM
Third engine company at a haz mat incident?
CFRD. ERP HM
By weight, are biological toxins or nerve agents more lethal?
Biological toxins are thousands of times more lethal. ERP Bio
Weaponized anthrax may appear what color?
Gray or brown. ERP Bio
What are the tools for the deployment firefighter during the KO curtain evolution?
KO curtain, hydra ram, halligan. EVO 34
What are the tools for the receiving firefighter during the KO curtain evolution?
Hydra ram, halligan, halligan hook. EVO 34
