Week 7 Flashcards
The height of the ceiling area in the mezzanine area will be above or below average?
Below average in mezzanine and the area below. FFP Taxpayers
Rules for sprinkler protection 1938 Code.
Area exceeding 10000 sq/ft. FFP Taxpayers
Rules for sprinkler protection 1968 Code.
Area exceeding 7500 sq/ft. FFP Taxpayers
Rules for sprinkler protection 2008 Code.
Full building exceeding 12000 sq/ft or combined areas on all floors exceeding 24000 sq/ft. Occupancy within building area exceeding 7500 sq/ft , or 3 stories above grade, or in High Rise, or unenclosed stair or elevator connecting two floors. FFP Taxpayers
Cockloft size taxpayer.
4” to 6’. FFP Taxpayers
Updated calculations have revealed that bowstring truss roofs may only support what percentage of their original load?
40%. FFP Taxpayers
Open web steel joists can span distances of up to how many feet?
Up to 60’. FFP Taxpayers
Unprotected open web steel joists may collapse under fire conditions in _____ to _____ minutes.
5 to 10. FFP Taxpayers
An average 50’ long steel beam, heated to 970F will extend how far?
Approximately four inches. FFP Taxpayers
At 1000 F a 100’ I beam will extend how far?
9 1/2 “ FFP Taxpayers
Cast iron columns can fail in how many minutes in fire endurance tests?
About 30 minutes. FFP Taxpayers
A fire burning out of control for how many minutes is an indication that there is a potential collapse situation?
20 minutes or more. Particularly in open floor area. FFP Taxpayers
Backdraft colors as per FFP Taxpayers.
Dense black. Dirty Brown. Yellow Brown. Gray Yellow. FFP Taxpayers
A room or fire area requires how much of it’s space to contain the explosive mixture for a backdraft?
25%. FFP Taxpayers
When operating at an URR, where should members and passengers walk?
Area outside the rails, opposite the third rail. FFP URR
What is the shape of an underground TUNNEL?
Square. FFP URR
What is the shape of an underground TUBE?
Round. FFP URR
When dealing with URR, which stairs are often steeper, concrete or metal?
Metal, open treads. FFP URR
Are URR standpipes wet or dry.
Wet. FFP URR
Where are the standpipe Siamese located with URR?
Emergency exit closest to the river. FFP URR
2 1/2” outlets are located how far apart throughout URR tubes?
Every 200’ FFP URR
Section valves are located how far apart throughout URR tubes?
Every 600’. FFP URR
Where are the sound powered phone jacks located in URR tubes?
At standpipe outlets. FFP URR
How far apart are power removal boxes in URR tubes?
Every 600’. FFP URR
Where are dry chem extinguishers located in URR tubes?
At power removal boxes. FFP URR
Where are the EED’s located in an URR tube?
At the base of the emergency exit on each end of the URR tube. FFP URR
Blue light telephones are located how far apart in URR tubes?
Every 600’. FFP URR
What is the size of the vacant building marking?
18x18” FFP Vacants
How wide are the lines of the vacant building marking?
2” wide. FFP Vacants
What color is the vacant building marking?
Lime yellow. FFP Vacants
Fires in diesel or gasoline will produce fires of greater magnitude?
Diesel. Longer duration, ignite more materials, faster spread and greater magnitude. FFP Vacants
T/F If a roof of a vacant building has been previously opened or burned away, the letters “R.O” can be made adjacent to the building condition marking.
False. Above the marking. FFP Vacants
What is the primary emphasis in vacant building operations?
Exterior attack. FFP Vacants.
What are the stages of the traditional fire development curve?
Incipient, Growth, Fully Developed, Decay. FFP Vent
What are the stages of the modern content fire curve?
Incipient, Growth, Vent Limited, Early Decay, 2nd Growth, Vent induced Flashover, 2nd Decay. FFP Vent
During a search where you find a victim what information is transmitted along with the 10-45?
Location and planned exit route. FFP Vent
Do not make more than how many attempts to contact the dispatcher?
Three, if unsuccessful assume radio is inoperative and transmit from another unit. Com 8
10-1
Call your quarters or other unit. Com 8
10-2
Return to quarters. Com 8
10-3
Call dispatcher. Com 8
10-4
Acknowledge. Com 8
10-5
Repeat your message. Com 8
10-6
Stand by. Com 8
10-7
Verify address/Location. Com 8
10-8
In service by radio.
1- Chief
2- Outside response area. Com 8
10-9
Off the air. Com 8
10-10
Unit location. Com 8
10-11
Radio test count. Com 8
10-12
Preliminary report. Com 8
10-14
Roster staffed engine company. Com 8
10-18
One engine AND one ladder. Com 8
10-19
One engine OR one ladder. Com 8
10-20
Proceed at reduced speed. Com 8
10-21
Brush fire. Com 8
10-22
Rubbish fire. Com 8
10-23
ADV. Com 8
10-24
Car fire. Com 8
10-25
Manhole FIST 1 - Fire extended 2 - Issuing under pressure or blown cover. 3 - Seeping 4 - Transformer fire or smoke. Com 8
10-26
Food on the stove. Com 8
10-27
Compactor or incinerator. Com 8
10-28
Subway. SNE
1 - Structural
2 - Non structural
3 - Non medical emergency. Com 8
10-31
Assist civilian. Com 8
10-32
Oil burner. Com 8
10-33
Odor.
1 - Smoke
2 - Other odor. Com 8
10-34
Sprinkler. DUH
1 - Defective
2 - Unwarranted (Surge/working)
3 - Heat source not fire Com 8
10-35
Alarm activation. No TCHC NC - Unwarranted 1 - Testing 2 - Construction 3 - Household (food, steam, aerosol) 4 - Cause Com 8
10-36
Vehicle accident or emergency. No WAIT NC - Other than described 1 - Washdown 2 - Accident no injuries 3 - Injuries 4 - Trapped Com 8
10-37
EMS 1 - Dead 2 - Not breathing - Life threatening 3 - Breathing 4 - EMS on Scene no pt contact. Com 8
10-38
CO 1 - Defective 2 - Incident 1-9 3 - Emergency Greater 9 4 - Incident or Emergency no detector activation Com 8
10-39
FD Standing By Com 8
10-40
Utility. GEWS 1 - Gas 2 - Electric 3 - Water 4 - Steam Com 8
10-41
Suspicious fire. 1 - Occupied Structure or Vehicle 2 - Unoccupied Structure 3 - Unoccupied Vehicle 4 - Structure not intended for Dwelling. Com 8
10-44
Request for ambulance. Com 8
10-45
DOA/Injury Fire 1 - Black/Dead 2 - Red/ Life Threatening 3 - Orange/Yellow/ Non Life Threatening 4 - Green/Non Serious/Ambulatory Com 8
10-47
PD non emergency. Com 8
10-48
PD for harassment. Com 8
10-51
Suspension of outside activities. Com 8
10-60
Major emergency. Collapse of PD, Subway car derailment.
Code 1 - Large Scale major Emergency Response. Com 8
10-66
Missing, Lost, Trapped, Seriously Injured Member and additional resources required. Com 8
10-70
Water Supply is required. Com 8
10-75
Fire or Emergency. Com 8
10-76
Fire in a High Rise Building. Com 8
10-76 2nd alarm.
Big fire in a high rise building. Com 8
10-77
Fire in a high rise multiple dwelling. Com 8
10-80
Haz Mat
NC - Can handle with on scene units.
1 - Requires additional/specialized unit. Com 8
10-84
At the location. Com 8
10-85
FM requires PD emergency. Com 8
10-86
Flouroprotein foam. Com 8
10-87
Hi Ex foam. Com 8
10-91
EMS FD not required. Com 8
10-92
False alarm. Com 8
10-99
Unit operating for at least 30 minutes. State reason. Com 8
When relocating, when does officer notify boro dispatcher?
Were here, Were leaving, Were home. Com 8
What is the priority order if members cant contact officer?
Chauffeur, IC, or any other HT equipped member. Com 9
The first officer to the fire area transmits what to the IC?
LODANCE Location Occupants Difficulties or Delays Access to fire area Number of apartments Conditions (Fire) Extension Com 9
MAYDAYS
IOUML Imminent collapse Occurred collapse Unconscious or Life Threatening Injury Missing Member Lost or Trapped. Com 9
URGENTS
Discontinue WIFE Change HT Discontinue interior attack Water Loss Injury Feared (Collapse) Exposure problems. Change in conditions IC HT Control Com 9
The officer answering the RCO must state the number of firefighters _________.
Within sight or hearing without use of HT. State the number of firefighters. If Com 9
Officers arriving at an incident must do what to check in with EFAS?
Key HT remote once. Com 9
When a member clicks their EAB, what does the BC vehicle print out?
Company, position and time of MAYDAY. Com 9
What color do members show up at as, at start of Emergency Roll Call on EFAS?
Yellow. Com 9
After clicking their remote mic 3 times, what color do members show up as, during Emergency Roll Call on EFAS?
Green. Com 9
What is the normal wattage our HT transmits at?
2 watts. Com 11
What is the HT wattage boosted to upon pressing the EAB?
5 watts. Com 11
Engine Company Radio Positions
5 - (3 digit Company) - Position 01 - Officer 02 - ECC 03 - Nozzle 04- Back Up 05- Control 06- Door Com 11
Ladder Company Radio Position
7 - (3 digit Company) - Position 01 - Officer 02 - LCC 03 - Roof 04 - OV 05 - Irons 06 - Can Com 11
HT channels we commonly use.
1 - Tac 2 - Command 3 - Tac 2 10 - EMS Fire 11 - Building repeater 12 - Mobile repeater 13 - Tac U 14 - Subway 1 15 - Subway 2 16 - Emergency COM 11
What is the first consideration when arriving at an operating involving electrified railroad track?
Whether the power is to remain on or turned off. AUC 207
What stays on when subway power is removed?
SRHSVD
Station Lights Right of Way Headlights Signals Ventilation Drainage AUC 207
CORE Relay. Where is LCC?
Bottom of subway entrance stairs. If token booth within 50 yards of stair to street contact dispatcher thru clerk. AUC 207
CORE Relay. Where is OV?
Foot of stairs leading to platform if it is within 50 yards of LCC. AUC 207
CORE Relay. Where is Roof?
Approximately 50 yards from the stairs of the platform. AUC 207.
CORE Relay. Where is Engine Officer?
Approximately 100 yards line of sight from Roof FF on platform. AUC 207
If additional HT equipped members are needed for the CORE Relay, how far apart are they positioned?
Every 100 yards. AUC 207
What nozzle is used for subway and railroad track operations?
FT-2. AUC 207
At subway incidents, if members need to walk out on the benchwall to extinguish a fire, which two members are used?
Off and Can. AUC 207
What is the priority order to use in order to stop flow of fuel spill into subway entrance?
Sand or earth, Planking, Several charged lengths of hose and encircle spill - cover with foam. AUC 207
When a member is attempting to stop a train with a flashlight, where is it held and what is the movement?
Chest high and moved in wide horizontal movement of at least four feet. AUC 207
What is located at the blue light?
Power removal box, telephone, fire extinguisher. AUC 207
Dry chemical fire extinguishers are found how far apart in the subway?
Every 600’ AUC 207
Power removal boxes are found how far apart in the subway?
Every 600’ AUC 207
How far apart are gate valves found in the subway system?
Every 200’ AUC 207
How are no clearance signs identified in the subway system?
Diagonal red and white stripes painted on the wall. AUC 207
What does a red globe on a subway station entrance indicate?
May or may not be token clerk and stairway closed at some point during 24 hour period. AUC 207
What does a green globe on a subway station entrance indicate?
May or may not be token clerk and stairway is open 24 hours a day. AUC 207
What information is available in the folder at the token booth?
Station map, stairways, rooms, token booths, emergency exits. AUC 207
How far above the Manhattan Bridge would you look for the track id signs?
Approximately 8’ above auto roadway. AUC 207
In the subway system, what type of signage is prism shaped, white lettering on red background?
Emergency exit sign. AUC 207
Who can make the decision to board a light train?
Chief in charge. AUC 207
What is the primary method of communication when a light train is to be used?
Train operators radio. AUC 207
How often are progress reports transmitted from a light train?
Every 15 minutes. AUC 207
Can a light train proceed past the next station?
Yes, but only with permission of the CIC. AUC 207
The evacuation of passengers from under river tubes should take place ______ from any fan operated in the exhaust mode.
AWAY. AUC 207
What is the minimum safe distance when applying water with a fog nozzle near catenary wires?
10’ minimum. AUC 207
What is used to open a subway standpipe outlet box at platform level?
Subway emergency exit key. AUC 207
What is used to open the sound powered phone jack box (located in locked standpipe cabinet)?
1620 key. AUC 207
How long is the EED?
7 feet long. AUC 207
What color is the EED?
Yellow. AUC 207
What is the appropriate angle to place the EED at when removing passengers from subway car?
70 degree. AUC 207
Where is the EED located?
First blue light south of southbound platform (50’)
At EL, full time token booth.
Base of emergency exit both ends URR tunnel.
SI at St George Terminal Tower B, crew quarter. AUC 207
T/F When the EED is in use, personnel must be assigned to both ends of the device to assure passenger safety.
True. AUC 207
In the Air Train system, where is the Blue Light power removal box located?
At each of the each platform. AUC 207
Each Air Train car can carry how many people?
Up to 200. AUC 207
How far apart are Blue Light Power removal boxes in the Air Train system?
Every 800’ AUC 207
If there are no guardrails on the parapet wall of the Air Train system, what does this indicate?
Center walkway. AUC 207
What is the primary method of removing passengers from an Air Train?
Rescue train. AUC 207
What does a 8x8” black pictoral with a yellow background in the subway indicate?
Single exit station sticker. AUC 207
What are the core competencies of the FDNY?
Fire suppression, EMS, Search and Rescue, Structural Evac, CBRN/HM Life safety and mass decon, Arson investigation C and O. AUC 276
What is the minimum safe distance for applying water on 138 kv electrical equipment with a 30 degree or greater fog stream?
15’ AUC 338
What is the minimum safe distance for applying water on 138 kv electrical equipment with a straight or less than 30 degree fog stream?
75’ AUC 338
What is the minimum safe distance for applying water on 345 kv electrical equipment with a 30 degree or greater fog stream?
25’ AUC 338
What is the minimum safe distance for applying water on 345 kv electrical equipment with a straight or less than 30 degree fog stream?
125’ AUC 338
What is the primary means of applying water to energized electrical equipment?
Tower ladder. AUC 338
Which nozzle is used from TL basket to apply water to energized electrical equipment?
Akron Turbomaster Nozzle. Do not use Aquastream. AUC 338
What is the safe distance for 15k to 38k exposed electrical bus?
10’ AUC 338
What is the safe distance for 345k exposed electrical bus?
18’ AUC 338
Can you use carbon dioxide to extinguish a battery room fire at a substation?
No. Dry chem works. AUC 338
What is the safe clearance horizontally from substation exterior fence line?
18’ AUC 338
