WEEK #9 WEEK OF 3/24/14 PART I – AUC 207 & ADD’S 1 - 6 PART II – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - STEAM PART III – TB – FOAM Pgs #22 - 30 PART IV – GUIDE TO COMPANY JOURNAL ENTRIES PART V – ERP - RADIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS PART VI – FFP –UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS INSTRUCTOR: CAPT MIKE BARVELS Flashcards
PART I – AUC 207 & ADD’S 1 - 6 PART II – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - STEAM PART III – TB – FOAM Pgs #22 - 30 PART IV – GUIDE TO COMPANY JOURNAL ENTRIES PART V – ERP - RADIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS PART VI – FFP –UNDER RIVER RAIL OPERATIONS
PART I – AUC 207 & ADD’S 1 - 6:
1) Upon arrival at an operation involving an electrified track, the first consideration will be to
determine whether the power is to remain on or turned off. When power removal is required it
shall be accomplished at all times via the apparatus radio through our own dispatcher. Which
choice below contains incorrect information regarding power removal operations in the subway
system? (AUC 207 3.2, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.6)
A) Auxiliary contact with the Desk Superintendent can be established through any Transit
Authority police officer or any other employee equipped with a Transit Authority radio.
B) Auxiliary contact with the Desk Superintendent can be established by telephones located at
Railroad Clerk’s booths and at areas designated by a blue light.
C) Subway cars can receive power from the third rail via a contact rail shoe(s). When members
are required to operate under a subway car, these members shall position wooden slippers to
further insure that no power can be transmitted.
D) All orders, directions, inquiries and progress reports must be made via the Fire Department
Dispatcher.
- C
3.2.6 Subway cars can receive power from the third rail via a contact rail shoe(s).
When members are required to operate under a subway car, request that Transit
personnel protect the contact rail shoes of the affected cars with wooden slippers
to further insure that no power can be transmitted.
2) There are a number of firefighting strategies that can be employed when operating in an
underground subway system. During multi-unit drill, members of a busy Engine Company were
discussing these strategies. Of the following statements, which is the only one that contains
correct information? (AUC 207 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8)
A) When conditions do not require power removal, reconnaissance may be conducted by an
Officer and the inside team and only from platforms or catwalks. Tracks shall not be entered or
crossed.
B) If the direction of smoke travel can be established, a member shall be sent to the next
emergency exit or station in an attempt to isolate the source of the fire. Information will be
relayed to the Officer in Command via handie-talkie or apparatus radio.
C) Emergency exits might prove the most direct means of access to a fire area. However,
evacuating passengers will always be given priority use of this means. When ordered to use an
emergency exit, the officer should check his TA emergency exit booklet and make sure that
he/she is on the correct line and track before members are committed to the track area.
D) Many operations will require more than one Engine Company due to long stretches. All
efforts will be concentrated on stretching the initial line to a tentative operating position before
back up lines are ordered.
- C
3.4 When conditions do not require power removal, reconnaissance may be conducted by an
Officer and a firefighter operating as a team and only from platforms or catwalks. Tracks
shall not be entered or crossed.
3.5 If the direction of smoke travel can be established, a unit shall be sent to the next
emergency exit or station in an attempt to isolate the source of the fire. Information will
be relayed to the Officer in Command via Handi-Talkie or apparatus radio.
3.8 Many operations will require more than one engine company due to long stretches. All
efforts will be concentrated on stretching and placing in operation the initial line before
back up lines are ordered.
3) Communications throughout the NYC subway system can vary depending on a number of
factors. Communications in a straight line are from fair to poor and some subway stations have
multiple levels underground, which will require additional handie-talkies. The objective is to
keep radios within range of each other to be able to communicate to grade level. As members
who are part of a communications relay must maintain their position throughout the operation
until relieved by the Incident Commander, you would be correct to know which member of this
relay was not in compliance with Department procedures at a recent operation.
(AUC 207 4.1)
A) The Truck Chauffeur who was at the bottom of the subway entrance stairs, attempting to
contact the train dispatcher through the clerk since the token booth was within 50 yards of the
stairs to the street.
B) The Outside Vent FF who was at the foot of the stairs leading to the platform since it was
within 50 yards of the Chauffeur.
C) The Roof FF, who was approximately 50 feet from the Outside Vent FF.
D) The Engine Officer, located approximately 100 yards, line of sight, from the Roof FF on
the platform.
- C
4) Communication conditions in a subway may be such that all members are not needed in the
relay to transmit messages to grade level. When drilling on this situation, an experienced Captain
assigned to Ladder 91 would be correct in which one of his remarks? (AUC 207 4.1)
A) Only members needed to establish an effective relay shall be used, beginning with the
Truck Chauffeur.
B) Any member after the Truck Chauffeur that is not needed in the relay, as determined by the
first arriving Chief Officer, shall proceed to the location of the incident with the Truck Officer.
C) The Officer of the unit will be identified by the unit number and the word “Relay” (e.g.
Ladder 91 Relay).
D) Other members in the relay will be identified by their unit number and riding assignment
only (e.g. Ladder 91 OV)
- B
5) Most fires in a subway station are of a minor nature and usually controlled by a fire
extinguisher (e.g. rubbish fire in trash receptacle, papers on railroad ties or overheated ballast at
station lights.) However, there are occasions when the fire will be under the platform and in this
situation members will not be permitted in the track area unless certain conditions are met. All of
the following must be accomplished prior to track entry except in which choice?
(AUC 207 5.3)
A) Power is removed.
B) Confirmation of power removal by FDNY Dispatcher or Desk Superintendent
C) Members are posted at each end of platform to act as safety people.
D) An alternate area of refuge is assured in case of train movement.
- B
6) There are times when evacuation of a subway train, track or system may be necessary. In
other instances, members can reduce panic by following appropriate Department procedures.
Which action below is the only correct procedure regarding unit operations in subways?
(AUC 207 5.6)
A) Upon reaching the train, make contact with the train operator or conductor and see if the
intercom system works.
B) If it does, have FDNY members make an announcement that the Fire Department is on the
scene and that the situation will shortly be under control.
C) If the intercom system does not work, have transit personnel walk on either benchwalls or
alongside the train as far as the last car, notifying people of FDNY presence. This is critical to
controlling panic and subsequent self-evacuation.
D) One of the best ways to reduce panic is to provide increased lighting. There should be a
high degree of lighting along the right of way, in addition to adequate light at the train
debarkation point and close to the exit.
- A
5.6 EVACUATION
Upon reaching the train, make contact with the train operator or conductor and see if the
intercom system works. If it does, have that person make an announcement that the Fire
Department is on the scene and that the situation will shortly be under control. If the
intercom system does not work, several members walking either on benchwalls or
alongside the train can go as far as the last car, notifying people of our presence. This is
critical to controlling panic and subsequent self-evacuation. One of the best ways to
reduce panic is to provide increased lighting. There should be adequate light along the
right of way, in addition to a high degree of lighting at the train debarkation point and
close to the exit.
7) When a petroleum fuel spill in the street is close to a grating or main entrance of a subway
station, we must try to stop the flow of product into these entrances by diking. An experienced
officer would be correct to know that the preferred order of diking is found in which choice?
(AUC 207 5.8 L)
A) Charge several lengths of hose and encircle the fuel spill; sand/earth; planking.
B) Sand/earth; planking; charge several lengths of hose and encircle the fuel spill.
C) Planking; charge several lengths of hose and encircle the fuel spill; sand/earth.
D) Planking; sand/earth; charge several lengths of hose and encircle the fuel spill.
8)
- B
acronym SPiL
8) All members should be familiar with power removal procedures as well as operations in the
vicinity of a blue light in underground subway areas. A review of current procedures led to a
discussion regarding power removal and only one member made a correct statement. Indicate the
correct statement. (AUC 207 8.1)
A) Near the blue light there is a power removal box, a telephone and map of the subway line.
B) The power removal box is operated by a red button located inside the box.
C) If we find people on the tracks and are forced to remove power, it is imperative that the
telephone near the blue light be used to inform the Desk Superintendent that power is to be
removed and the reason why (e.g. Fire Department on scene and people are on the tracks and in
danger of electrocution).
D) To operate the telephone at these locations, remove the handset from inside the box and
depress the button on the handset, keeping it depressed at all times when talking. Release the
button to receive a reply.
- C
9) At a recent drill on subway operations, members of Engine 311 were discussing
communication procedures utilizing the blue light telephone when civilians are found on the
track and emergency power removal is required. All members were correct in their statements
except one. Indicate the incorrect statement. (AUC 207 8.1, 8.1.1 B)
A) Communication shall be made in order to insure that the power is not restored. If the Desk
Superintendent does not receive an immediate call from the person who operated the power
removal box, power will immediately be restored on all tracks.
B) To contact the Desk Superintendent, first dial the four-digit Subway Control Center number
listed on the inside of the door cover.
C) If unable to make contact with the Control Center using the primary number, release the
handset button terminating the call, then depress the button on the handset and proceed to dial
one of the two alternate numbers.
D) If the token booth telephone is on a different exchange than the blue light telephone, you
have to replace the three-digit exchange with the three-digit access code before dialing the sevendigit
number.
- D
B. If the token booth telephone is on a different exchange than the blue light
telephone, you have to replace the three-digit exchange with the two-digit
access code before dialing the four-digit number. These access codes are
usually listed inside the blue light telephone box.
To Call Exchange Dial Access Code
714 21
243 22
927 26
694 27
544 62
430 63
334 65
424 67
Example: 424-2145 becomes 67-2145
10) There may be cases when emergency power removal is needed during FDNY operations
throughout the NYC transit system. Which choice below contains incorrect information
regarding this procedure? (AUC 207 8.1)
A) The Power Removal Box may not necessarily be located under the blue light, but it will be
in proximity to it or across the tracks from it.
B) The correct way to cross a third rail is to walk over it and not step on the third rail cover as
it may fail from a person’s weight if stepped on.
C) Whenever NYC Transit personnel determine that a Power Removal Box or Telephone is
out of service, they will be covered with a bag to identify them as being out of service. This bag
will be red, with white lettering, and it will state “Out Of Service.”
D) If a member encounters an out of service Power Removal Box, the member should use the
associated Telephone to contact the Rail Control Center (RCC) to request the removal of power.
The member must identify him/herself, state the reason that the power must be removed and
remain on the phone until they receive confirmation that power has been removed.
- C
Whenever NYC Transit personnel determine that a Power Removal Box or the Telephone
is out of service, they will be covered with a bag to identify them as being out of service.
This bag will be white, with red lettering, and it will state “Out Of Service.
11) The MTA New York City Transit agency has provided certain, useful information at all
subway stations within their system. In addition to a station map, a list of all of the following will
be included in a see-through protective folder, readily available at the full time token booth of
every station, with the exception of which choice? (AUC 207 Add 3 2.1)
A) List of all trains that travel through the station.
B) List of all emergency exits which service the station.
C) List of all stairways within the station.
D) List of all token booths within the station.
- A
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Exits
Stairs
Token booths
Station map
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12) The Department has issued unlimited use Metrocards to each FDNY unit. Each Metrocard
has an expiration date and is identified with a unique number assigned by MTA NYC Transit.
The MTA NYC Transit agency will monitor the usage of all FDNY Metrocards and issue a
monthly report to the Department indicating when and where each card was used to access the
transit system. A Lieutenant studying for Captain would know which choice below contains
incorrect information? (AUC 207 Add 3 3.1-3.6.4)
A) Metrocards are assigned to a specific unit and will be issued in a plastic case to limit
damage to the card. Company Commanders shall ensure that these cards are not bent or
otherwise damaged so as to ensure that the card will work when needed.
B) If an apparatus is taken out of service and a spare is issued, the officer on duty shall ensure
that the Metrocard is removed from the assigned apparatus and secured on the spare apparatus.
When the spare apparatus is returned, the officer on duty shall ensure that the Metrocard is
removed from the spare apparatus and secured on the assigned apparatus.
C) When a new apparatus is placed into service, the Company Commander shall ensure that
the assigned Metrocard is placed on the new apparatus.
D) These cards are to be used for access to the subway system only during fires, emergencies
and routine inspections.
- D
3.1 The Department has issued an unlimited use FDNY Metrocard to each unit. These cards
are to be used for access to the subway system only during fires and emergencies;
they are not for personal use.
13) The Department, in conjunction with the MTA NYC Transit, will make arrangements to
exchange Metrocards prior to the expiration date. A newly promoted Captain was incorrect when
he shared which piece of information with the senior chauffeur? (AUC 207 Add 3
3.6.1-3.6.4)
A) After each roll call the officer on duty shall record an entry in the Company Journal stating
that the assigned Metrocard is accounted for and on the apparatus.
B) Members may use the assigned Metrocard for access to the Subway system only when the
token booth is unattended.
C) When a Metrocard is reported lost, stolen or damaged, the officer on duty shall immediately
notify the PTSU, Bureau of Operation, by phone or fax, to ensure that the Metrocard is
deactivated.
D) When a Metrocard is reported lost, stolen or damaged, the officer on duty shall file a police
report and complete a Loss Property Report ensuring that the MTA NYC Transit identification
number is included on all reports. Reports are forwarded to the PTSU, Bureau of Operations,
requesting a replacement Metrocard be issued.
- B
3.6.2 When access to the subway system is needed and the subway station is either
unattended or the token booth clerk is unable to assist the unit in a timely fashion,
members shall use the assigned Metrocard for access to the system.
15) In the past, many FDNY units have obtained standard New York City Transit Authority
(NYCTA) padlock keys which allowed members to enter inaccessible areas of NYCTA
facilities. Currently, however, the Transit Authority is replacing these padlocks with locks that
require a special key which cannot be duplicated. Four members discussing subway operations
determined which point below to contain incorrect information regarding safe access during
subway emergencies? (AUC 207 Add 6)
A) For control purposes, each key has a serial number and is assigned to a specific transit
worker.
B) FDNY units will not be issued these keys.
C) If necessary to gain access to a secure area, a key may be obtained from the token booth or
any TA worker.
D) Standard FDNY forcible entry methods shall be utilized when necessary.
- C
- FDNY units will not be issued these keys. If it is necessary to gain access to a secure area,
a key may be obtained from the clerk at the token booth.
PART II – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - STEAM:
1) A knowledgeable Captain would be familiar with FDNY procedures at Steam
Emergencies. Which choice below contains correct information regarding the use of steam in
NYC? (EP Steam 1.2-2.3)
A) High pressure steam, generated for use in housing complexes, hospitals and various
commercial locations, can be found in the borough of Manhattan only.
B) Con Edison is the only entity generating high pressure steam in New York City.
C) Steam, at any temperature, is visible as a white mist.
D) High Pressure steam is used in buildings for a number of purposes e.g., to provide heat and
hot water, to heat food, run air conditioners.
- D
2) Steam pressures in generating plants can be as high as ______ psi with temperatures
reaching ______ degrees F. (EP Steam 2.2)
A) 170 psi; 350 degrees F
B) 900 psi; 2,000 degrees F
C) 350 psi; 170 degrees F
D) 2,000 psi; 900 degrees F
- D
3) Steam pressures in the buried supply piping and in supplied buildings can be as high as
_____ psi and temperatures as high as ______ degrees F. (EP Steam 2.2)
A) 170 psi; 350 degrees F
B) 2,000 psi; 900 degrees F
C) 350 psi; 170 degrees F
D) 900 psi; 2,000 degrees F
- A
4) When heavy rain or a leaking water main results in water contacting a steam pipe, it can
cool the steam inside the pipe, causing the steam to condense into water. Normally, this water is
drained off by a series of traps. However, if not drained off, a water slug will form which can be
pushed through the piping by the steam at speeds as high as ______ mph. (EP Steam 3.1)
A) 150 mph
B) 200 mph
C) 300 mph
D) 350 mph
- B
5) A High Energy Line Break (HELB) in a Steam Generating Plant can result in a dangerous
situation for firefighters. Members discussing such operations at drill were incorrect in only one
statement. Indicate the incorrect statement. (EP Steam 4.1)
A) Never enter a Con Edison generating plant without Con Ed personnel. Instead, respond to
the designated mustering site outside the plant.
B) FDNY personnel will mitigate the emergency and members should only enter the plant to
perform standard search and rescue activities.
C) When entering the plant, stay close to the provided escort and be guided by their advice.
D) Contact the Con Edison White Hat who can provide critical information, an escort if FD
entry is necessary, and a personnel accountability report to see if anyone is missing.
- B
Plant personnel will mitigate the emergency. FDNY should only enter the plant to
perform search and rescue for missing plant personnel.
6) A knowledgeable officer would be correct to consider all of the following during a High
Energy Line Break (HELB) in the Street except in which choice? (EP Steam 4.2)
A) Underground steam pipes are most commonly wrapped in asbestos insulation and a HELB
will likely result in an asbestos release that spreads over a large area.
B) Asbestos has been removed from Con Edison steam manholes and most of the underground
piping.
C) The pressure released in a HELB is high enough to cause an intact street to collapse or
explode outward as the high pressure steam escapes from the ruptured pipe.
D) Escaping high pressure steam can hurl debris at 200 mph and anyone in the vicinity of the
break is in danger of being struck by flying, high velocity debris.
- B
7) Steam frequently seen rising from the ground and from steam manholes is usually not the
result of a HELB. More often, it is the result of water from a heavy rain or a leaking sewer or
water main, contacting the steam pipe and turning to steam. Con Edison may place vent stacks
over minor steam leaks, to direct the steam up over the roadway. What type of marking on a vent
pipe indicates that the steam is the result of a water leak, not a leaking steam main?
(EP Steam 4.3)
A) A green stripe on the bottom of the vent pipe.
B) A white stripe on the bottom of the vent pipe.
C) A blue stripe on the top of the vent pipe.
D) A white stripe on the top of the vent pipe.
- B
8) A steam leak in a building can range from a leaking radiator to a life threatening high
pressure steam riser rupture. At Multi-Unit-Drill, members were discussing actions taken at a
recent High Energy Line Break (HELB) in an office building. Members of which unit were
correct in their actions? (EP Steam 4.4)
A) Ladder 50 randomly shut steam valves inside of the building due to the large number of
occupants on upper floors.
B) Because of an emergency, members of Ladder 51 shut the Inside Service Valve which was
labeled and sealed.
C) Once it was determined that the steam valve shut did not mitigate the hazard, members of
Ladder 52 re-opened the valve.
D) Members of Ladder 53 closed the steam shutoff valve which was located outside of the
building, due to an emergency condition.
- B
