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30 Cards in this Set
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When a 10-20 is received what two things must occur? |
1. No Warning Devices are to be used. 2. All Traffic Regulations are to be observed. |
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What are the two types of Sirens? |
1. Electro-mechanical 2. Motor Driven |
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When traveling between intersections what two ways should the siren be operated? |
1. Warbling 2. Fluctuating manner. |
Safety 3.2 |
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Why shouldn’t an Officer constantly use the electro-mechanical siren? |
The constant operation of the siren and resultant vibration of sound leads to confusion of civilians and where an emergency vehicle may approach. |
Safety 3.3 |
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Name the 3 modes of electric sirens? |
1. Wail 2. Yelp 3. High-Low |
Safety 4.1 |
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Which sound is the most ineffective in alerting civilians According to the Division of safety? |
High-Low |
Safety 4.2 |
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What mode is prohibited from being used? |
High-Low |
Safety 4.3 |
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What mode should be used when responding? |
Wail |
Safety 5.1 |
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When should you go from Wail Yelp? |
1. Approaching an intersection 2. Or encountering heavy traffic |
Safety 5.1 |
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What is Sirencide? |
A sense of power and urgency that blocks out reason and prudence when operating an emergency vehicle. |
Safety 1 6.2 |
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What is the effective range of the horn at what speed? |
About 125’ at 30 mph. |
Safety 1 6.4 |
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When double parking on a one way street how should the rig be positioned? |
Park to the left when facing the in the direction of traffic flow. Park to the right when facing against flow. |
Safety 5 1.2 |
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What time should problems be handled that would delay or cause an unsafe response? |
Roll Call |
Safety 6 2.1.3 |
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How many steps in a complete Roll Call Procedure? |
5 steps (PPTAC) 1. PPC 2. Positions 3. Tools, Masks,handi- Talkie 4. Apparatus 5. Consultation |
Safety 6 2.1.3 |
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When dressed for fire duty, where should members proceed? |
To the front quarters to warn pedestrians and vehicular traffic. |
Safety 6 3.2.1 |
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Can members board the rig in Quarters? |
No, all members besides the Officer and Chauffeur shall board the apparatus outside of Quarters. |
Safety 6 3.2.1 |
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When approaching an intersection with two or more lanes what should be considered? |
Each lane is its own intersection and can only proceeded when positively assured all pedestrians and vehicles are accounted for. |
Safety 6 3.3 |
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When does an Apparatus have the right of way? |
Until all other vehicles have granted it to you. |
3.3 |
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When should an Emergency Action Plan be reviewed? |
ICNQ (I see New Quarters) Initially Changes New Personnel Quarterly |
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What Months and week should the EAP be reviewed and noted in the company journal? |
January, April, July, October 1st week. |
Safety 61 7.1.1 |
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What are the dimensions of a street hump? |
Raised 3-4” Longer than a average car Width of the street |
Safety 76 1 |
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When signs indicating speed humps are missing what must be done? |
A report should be forwarded to City Planning, 7th floor, Operations FDNY |
Safety 76 |
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What speed is advised for a 4” speed hump? |
15 mph |
Safety 76 |
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What speed is advised for a 3” reducer? |
20 mph |
Safety 76 |
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What line design corresponds with a concrete speed hump? |
Receding Line design |
Safety 76 |
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What line design corresponds to an asphalt speed hump? |
The chevron design |
Safety 76 |
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What signs must be present at a speed hump? |
Lift plow At least one yellow diamond BUMP AHEAD sign At least one yellow diamond BUMP and speed advisory. |
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What percentage of FF fatalities can be attributed to Heart attacks? |
44% |
Safety 87 |
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How can members rehydrate themselves? |
20oz Initially 6-8 oz every 15 minutes thereafter. |
Safety 87 |
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From 1990 to present how many LODD has the Dept. suffered due to Heart Attacks? |
7 |
Safety 87 |
