Week 5 Flashcards
High Rise office
no point on any floor should be more than ___ft from the nearest manual fire alarm sending station.
200 ft
High Rise office
who selects the attack stair?
1st ladder officer
LRFPMD
who selects the attack stair?
1st ladder officer
HRFPMD
who selects the attack stair?
1st ladder communicates with 1st engine
CLass 2 high rise
who selects the attack stair?
1st ladder communicates with 1st engine
High Rise office
which stair does the 3rd ladder us to get to floor above?
stair other than attack stair
High Rise office
when the 3rd ladder company has difficulty clearing the attack stair for a reasonable distance above fire floor, who do they contact?
1st ladder or Fire sector
High Rise office
T/F
The emergency action plan is for emergencies but not for fires, therefore occupants can be moved by elevators.
True
The radio can hold the ID’’s of the last ___ transmissions, pressing and holding “home” for __seconds returns the radio to channel 1, and you should pause for ___second(s) after depressing the push to talk button before speaking.
15 ID’s
2 seconds to return to channel 1
1/2 second pause before talking
when someone hits their EAB, how long with the radio hold the display of who hit the EAB?
8 seconds
When a radio comes back from repair or a spare is delivered, what 3 channels must be checked for proper ID?
channels 1,2,9
how many members can be part of a subway relay?
2-6
if the metro card is lost/stolen who do you call? also a police report must be filed and a lost property report, who do they get sent to?
both to resource center
how often are light train progress reports?
when can you use a light train?
what is the only reliable means of communication?
every 15 min
when chief in charge decides
train operators radio (not conductor)
what is the minimum distance from catenary lines?
10 ft, caTENary
where do you find the EED: at underground stations? at grade stations? at above ground stations? at underriver rails?
underground and grade - south of the southbound platform (usually within 50ft)
elevated stations- full time token booth
under river - at the base of the emergency exit on both ends
what are the reverse channels for the subway repeater channels? (14 and 15)
reverse channels for repeater channels: 11-17 12-18 14-19 15-20
cockloft nozzle:
the reach of the stream is ___ft. It is carried by ___ and ___. you need a hold approximately how big with a minimum clearance of how much?
reach is 60ft, carried by squad and divisions, 3x3 hold required with at least 4”
when operating a power saw what does 1 slap on the back mean? 2 slaps? 3 slaps?
1 slap - stop
2 slaps - continue/start cutting
3 slaps - shut down saw
*4 slaps on shoulder during engine ops is for immediate withdrawal of nozzle team
T/F
a cockloft nozzle is supplied with 1 3/4” hose when used in cocklofts and supplied with 2 1/2” hose when used to put out fire in the exterior insulation stuff.
True
T or F
in high rise office the elevator landing detectors and sprinkler water flow alarms will also automatically recall the elevators, the HVAC detectors will not
true
High Rise office
what info from the fire safety director should the 1st ladder officer obtain?
SEAL
Status of elevators, Evacuation procedures implemented, Access stairs serving the fire floor Location of fire.
High Rise office
Does the attack stair need a standpipe in it?
Yes,
*no in HRFPMD
High Rise office
who determines the best stair for evacuation?
3rd ladder company and he informs the IC
High Rise office
how far up should the 3rd ladder check the attack stair for occupants?
a reasonable distance
High Rise office
the 4th ladder company will conduct a search of what floors? after roof operations what would be a logical assignment?
top 5 floors (ex 46-50 not 45-50)
logical assignment would be upper floors of the elevator bank servicing the fire floor
T or F
the impolite call that gets sent with activation of EAB will wait for the radio frequency to be free so that it can be heard.
False, the impolite gets sent right away, if radios are busy it will not be heard.
T or F
on the radio display, calls that display an orange triangle were emergency alert activated
True
the two encrypted channels are ___ and ___. the encryption is (always/manually) active. Encrypted channels can only be monitored on ____.
channels 9 and 10, always active, and monitored only on portable efas
what are the 3 ways to evacuate a subway?
1- through train to station
2- transfer to rescue train
3- last resort is to walk them out on roadbed/benchwall
Air train
what is the primary method of removal?
what is primary means of accessing guidway?
how wide is center walkway, side walkway?
primary removal is rescue train
nearest overpass for guideway access
5.5ft for center walkway. 2.5ft for side walkway with 3ft guardrail.
T or F
upon notification of OOS fire protection system you immediately investigate if not back in service prior to end of business day.
no investigation necessary if shut down for scheduled inspection, testing, ect and will be back in service prior to end of business day.
T or F if OOS fire protection system is discovered during response or inspection you must notify a BC
False, if necessary have BC respond. large life hazard, large property value, or if sprinkler head replacement is considered a BC shall be requested to respond.
T or F
A VO to provide a fire guard until system is restored unless a vacate is more appropriate. exception is if impairment coordinator or other building staffed trained in fire watch for the initial 4 hrs provided that the floor area in which fire protection system is OOS does not exceed 50,000 sq/ft
True
t or f
any time a standpipe system is OSS for any amount of time notification has to be made to the FD.
True,
*there are exceptions for sprinkler and fire protection system (8hrs)
If a fire alarm activates and there is no access to the building what do you do and who do you notify?
conduct exterior inspection, no indications of fire notify dispatch to notify alarm company
If water flow alarm has activated for a sprinkler system and no access in a commercial occupancy what do you do?
conduct exterior inspection, ask dispatch if alarm has reset, if yes no further action, if no consider forcible entry.
who can order the replacement of sprinkler heads?
BC or above, we do not replace heads in compactor chutes, shafts, or other unsafe areas as determined by IC. we only replace if occupancy has required heads and wrench, if any doubt do not replace.
For the high rise nozzle, where do you start if there are multiple rooms that need extinguishing and then do you move to the other windows that are upwind or downwind?
start with the window the wind is blowing into then move to downwind windows.
t or f
the cockloft nozzle needs to be supported and protected by a conventional hand line
True
Can you use a power saw from a portable ladder?
yes, only when there is no other alternative
for the coffin cut, which cut it the knock out cut? (which number). power saw circle of danger is how big and who can be in it? how about for chain saws?
the 2nd cut is the knockout cut
circle of danger for power saw is 20ft with operator guide and officer inside
chain saw is 10ft with operator and guide only.
who is responsible for color coding the silicon carbide blade? for the carbide tip blade how many tips are broken for it to go out of service on the 24 tip and 12 tip blades?
company commander for color coding.
3 tips on 12 tip blade
8 tips on 24 tip blade
the diamond blade:
can it cut wood? what % less sparks? outlasts how many quality abrasive discs? is it bi-directional? do you begin cut at high or low rpms?
can cut wood but not recommended, 90% less sparks, outlast 150 quality abrasive discs, is bi-directional, and begin cuts at low speeds.
