St15 Auc207, Tl, Vacants

Front 1

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.3 A
T or F. Imm after 0900 roll call officers must determine the quantity of DIESEL fuel and HEATING fuel in storage tanks and record it in Co Journal.

Back 1

T

Front 2

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.3 B,D
When the supply of Diesel, Heating fuel, of gasoline in the storage tank reaches ___% of capacity officer shall send RC-1 to Resource Center. Fuel orders received by the Resource Center after ___ hours will be processed the next business day.

Back 2

50%
1330 hrs

Fuel deliveries should arrive within ___ business day(s) from the date and time the fuel order was sent to the VENDOR by the Resource Center.

Hint 2

2

Front 3

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.3 E
If an "emergency" fuel delivery is needed AFTER business hours, ____ shall be notified by telephone.

Back 3

FDOC

Front 4

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.4
The delivery ticket/receipt from fuel delivery is to be filed in the UFS section 5.4.3 and retained for ____.

Back 4

1 year

Front 5

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.6, 1.6.7
If a requested fuel delivery is not received after ___ business day(s) the officer shall notify ______ via ____.

Back 5

2
Resource Center
Email....subject should read "Fuel Delivery Not Received"

When the supply in the storage tank reaches ___% of capacity OR any critical fuel level, the officer shall notify ____ via ____.

Hint 5

30%
Resource Center
Email.....subject should read "Critical Fuel Level."

Front 6

Reqs & Payroll 1.6.8
After a fuel delivery, the officer shall determine if a fuel shortage has occurred by comparing the Veeder-Root reading with the vendor's receipt. If the receipt indicates a greater amount of fuel than the Veeder-Root reading, the officer shall complete Form ___ and send it to ____ via ___.

Back 6

RC-3
DCAS
Fax (*do NOT forward this form to the Resource Center)

Front 7

Reqs & Payroll 1.7.1
A gas card has been assigned to each vehicle that uses gasoline. The card, along with a list of authorized fuel locations must remain where?

Back 7

In the glove compartment of the assigned vehicle.

Front 8

Reqs & Payroll 1.7.2
Can cards will be issued to LADDS, RESCUES, and any other unit that USES gasoline for saws, tools, etc. Can cards are used to purchase gasoline for portable gas cans. Each unit will be issued ___ can card(s).

Back 8

2

Where is each card kept?

Hint 8

Apparatus

Co Office

Front 9

Reqs & Payroll 1.7.4
When using the can card to purchase gasoline for tools, saws, etc., enter _____ for the odometer reading. Can cards are authorized for a maximum of ____ gallon(s) of fuel per week.

Back 9

99999
5

A unit requiring addl fuel must get authorization from _____. The Commanding Officer will forward all gasoline receipts to _______ when?

Hint 9

Bureau of Support Services
Bureau of Support Services

Twice a month on pay days

Front 10

Reqs & Payroll 1.7.4 Notes
T or F. All cards (gas) are to remain in their protective pouch when not in use to prevent damage to the magnetic strip on the back.

Notify _____ imm if a card becomes lost, stolen, defective, or when a new pouch is needed.

Back 10

T

Support Services

Front 11

Reqs & Payroll 1.10.1 A, B, 1.10.2 A
The officer must submit requests for NON-EMERG repairs on Form ____ to ____ via ____.
The officer is resp for ensuring this form arrives at the appr place by when?

Back 11

RC-5
Resource Centee
Email (*phone calls for non-emerg work are not accepted.)
During the tour in which the problem occurs

When EMERG repairs are reqd what does the officer do?

Hint 11

Call the Resource Centee (can be 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.)
*Do NOT use RC-5 via email for EMERG repairs

Front 12

Reqs & Payroll 1.10.3 B,C,D
For Local Bldg Repair, if in the judgement of the officer a minor repair can be carried out, contact ____ and ____ during office hours for approval. After office hours contact _____ who may approve the repair directly.

Back 12

BC and Bldgs Unit
BC

T or F. A "Tax Exempt" notation must be made on the bill.
Repairs may not exceed $____ per invoice.

Hint 12

T
$250

Front 13

Reqs & Payroll 1.11.7
In the event app, tools, and eqpt forwarded to another unit or Tech Services have not been returned to issuing unit at the ending of the fiscal year, ________ shall be fwdd with annual property returns.

Back 13

One of the signed receipts for the item

Front 14

Reqs & Payroll 1.11.9
Offs fwding defective hose to Tech Serv are to prepare ___ invoice(s) and ___ receipt(s) on Form ____.

Back 14

1
2
RT-3

*hint 1-2-3

T or F. One invoice is retained by the receiver and the two signed receipts are returned to the officer.

Hint 14

T

Front 15

Reqs & Payroll 1.12.2
T or F. Form RT-2 for mask/resuscitator shall properly identify eqpt delivered to MSU, including "mask serial number" and specifying briefly & accurately defects or irregularities.

Back 15

T

Front 16

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.3
Offs fwding app, tools, or eqpt to OTHER UNITS or FLEET MAINT must prepare ___ invoice(s) and ___ receipt(s) on Form ___.

Back 16

1
2
RT-2

*The invoice is signed by officer of unit sending the rig/item and is retained by receiving unit while 2 receipts, properly signed, are returned to the issuing officer.

Front 17

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.3
Form ___ with apparatus eqpt checklist printed on the ___ shall be used when fwding apparatus.

T or F. The check list is nec for the chief's car.

Back 17

RT-2
Back

F. Checklist will NOT be be for chief's cars or station wagons.

Front 18

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.4
In the event dept property is lost during a fire or emerg, the off shall notf ____ before leaving the scene.

Back 18

IC

What does the BC do (3 things)?
What if the BC is not on scene?

Hint 18

1) Conduct an INVESTIGATION at the scene.
2) INFORM the DC on scene of the results of the investg.
3) ENDORSE FS-112R and fwd it to notfd DC

A BC shall be SP CALLED for an investigation.

What is done if there is no DC on scene?

Front 19

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.4
If the loss of Dept property occurs under circumstances other than a fire or emergency, who does the officer notify?

Back 19

Notify admin BC.

What does the BC do (3 things)?

Hint 19

1) Conduct an investg
2) PHONE results of investg to DC
3) FS-111R endorsed and fwdd to admin DC

Front 20

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.5
Officers reporting a property loss shall prepare ___ copy/copies of FS-112R, and fwd ___ copy/copies specifying articles lost, particulars, and the identity of the ___ who conducted the investg.

Back 20

3
2
BC

If the incident has been reported to PD, what shall be included on the FS-112R?

Hint 20

Police Report Number

The officer can obtain the Police Report Number by contacting the precinct, to which the incident was reported, ____ (how long?) after the incident was "reported."

Front 21

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.6
Investigating BC shall record the results of the investg of the FS-112R on the ___. If addl space is reqd, info can also be recorded on ____.

Back 21

Rear
Letterhead (and attached to the FS-112R)

Front 22

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.7
T or F. For firefighting tools and metering eqpt requiring IMM REPLACEMENT the Borough Comm shall FAX a copy of the FS-111R to the ISSUING UNIT (ie: Tech Serv, MSU, etc.)

Back 22

T
(normally Boro Comm will endorse & fwd to C of D)

Front 23

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.14
"Property Return" forms, accounting for all Dept property assgd shall be completed, in ____ (single/dupe/trip?) by each unit, as of ____ (date?) each year.

Back 23

Duplicate
June 30

One form shall be fwdd, when directed, to _____ and duplicate retained as a record.
No stationary (except _____) shall be carried on Property Returns.

Hint 23

Bur of Fiscal Serv

Co Journals

Front 24

Reqs & Payroll 1.15.15
"Property Return" forms of companies and special units shall be examined and endorsed by ____.

Back 24

BCs

Property Return Forms of Batts shall be examined and endorsed by ___.

Hint 24

DCs

Front 25

Reqs & Payroll Ch 2 2.3.1
_____ are authorized to transfer checks from one unit's payroll to another.

Back 25

DCs

Front 26

Reqs & Payroll Ch 2 2.4.6-2.4.9
The officer disbursing the last check must complete the bottom of each payroll sheet and return all payroll sheets to ____.

Back 26

Batt

BCs must examine payrolls for proper signature before fwd payrolls to ____.

Hint 26

DC

DCs must examine payrolls and arrange in "distribution number order." Payrolls are to be processed through intermediate commands to reach Bur of Fiscal Services on ____ (day of the week?) following payday.

Front 27

Reqs & Payroll 2.8
Uniform allowance is accrued on a fiscal year (___ to ___.) It is payable ___ (date?) each year to membs with continuous paid service since the previous ___ (date?)

Back 27

July 1-June 30
Jan 1
July 1

Membs who have not served ___ by Jan 1st will not receive payment until this time has been served. Membs appointed btw ___ and ___ receive NO uniform allowance for THAT PERIOD. Eligibility of these membs begins ____.

Hint 27

6 months
Jan 1-June 30
July 1 (beginning of next fiscal year.)

Front 28

TL 2.1.4
All jacks/outriggers must be lowered until each reaches the end of its stroke before raising boom. TLs are not designed to oper with jacks/outriggers down on one side only. Exception: If rig not level, lower jacks/outriggers on ____ side first.

Back 28

Low (then high side until as LEVEL AS POSS)

*raising high side fully before low side or raising only one side when on LEVEL GROUND can cause damage to the suspension system.

Front 29

TL 2.1.5
T or F. A guide FF is necessary to ensure outriggers will clear parked cars, other obstructions, etc.

Back 29

T

The guide FF will remain in position until the outrigger is FULLY lowered on?

Hint 29

OPERATOR'S blind side

Front 30

TL 2.3
The basket is ALLOY ALUMINUM and has a floor area of ________.

Back 30

Appx 15 sq ft.

T or F. The underside of the floor AND the front railing MAY be covered with a fire resistant shield.

Hint 30

T

Front 31

TL 2.4.5
T or F. The deadman control is a foot pedal at the base of the pedestal and is necessary whenever membs or civilians enter or leave an ELEVATED basket.

Back 31

T

Front 32

TL 2.5.2, 2.6.1
The intercom from pedal to basket is a/an ____ circuit controlled from the ___.

Back 32

Open
Pedestal

T or F. When "no other solution" is poss memb may escape from the basket via fixed telescoping ladd OR LSR w/personal harness, whichever is more appr.

Hint 32

T

Front 33

TL 2.8.1, 2.8.2
The _____ is the most effective means of comms btw basket & pedestal.

"Boom Left" means rotate boom to ____ FFs left.
"Boom Right"rand rotate boom to ____ FFs right.

Back 33

Intercom
Pedestal
Pedestal

Front 34

TL 2.8.4
Since the _____ controls allow for SMOOTHER movements, the FF here should, in MOST cases, perform DELICATE OPS if visibility permits.

Back 34

Pedestal

Front 35

TL 2.8.7
A test of the intercom system shall be made at which two times?

Back 35

Daily
Initial stages of placing TL in operation

If results are negative, rely on ____ for comm.

Hint 35

HT

Front 36

TL 2.8.9
In the event of failure of both intercom AND HT, have a preset plan to relay orders by _____ or _____.

Back 36

Hand signals (tap boom w/ tool or move boom slightly)

Vocally

Front 37

TL 2.9.2, 2.9.3
Detailed membs cannot operate on PEDESTAL unless _________ or _________.

Back 37

PRESENTLY assgd to TL
Are a SCHOOL-trained qualified Chauffeur-Tillerman (QCT)

If the basket is too confining, use LSR to make a loop, ____ in DIAMETER, around a SUBSTANTIAL PART of the basket using a BOWLINE to secure the loops, then hook life belt or harness onto this loop.

Hint 37

1 ft

Front 38

TL 3.1.2, 3.1.3
T or F. Arriving FIRST provides the choice of positions best suited for initial ops.
T or F. Arriving SECOND reqs positioning that will NOT block out other FIRST ALARM units.

Back 38

T
T

T or F. It may be nec or advantageous to circle the block and come in from the OPPOSITE END if such will improve the scrub area (area of wall which can be touched by basket.)

Hint 38

T

Front 39

TL 3.1.4
Generally the rig should be parallel to the bldg. Occasionally the scrub area will be reduced by the cab but this can be corrected by parking the rig with the FRONT END angled ABOUT ____ degrees from the bldg line.

Back 39

15

Front 40

TL 3.1.5
Positioning at a _____ bldg affords coverage on two fronts and enables coverage of a MUCH WIDER area, permitting GREATER ACCESS and OBSERVATION points to check bldg stability.

Back 40

Corner

T or F. Placement of TL shall be made to retain as much effective operating area of basket as poss on ____ front(s).

Hint 40

Both

Front 41

TL 3.1.6, Fig 1B
Positioning rig ____ to bldg will considerably REDUCE scrub area and should be avoided whenever possible. However, when ground is of doubtful stability, such as vacant lots or unpaved areas and plank pads are NOT deemed substantial enough, it may be advantageous to position rig _____ or near _____ to fire bldg.

Back 41

Perpendicular
Perpendicular
Perpendicular

T or F. This will tend to equalize press press on outriggers resulting from LATERAL movement of the boom.

Hint 41

T

When positioning rig perpendicular to fire bldg, _____ apparatus into position would insure coverage on lower floors.

Front 42

TL Fig 1 B
When positioning rig perpendicular to fire bldg, _____ apparatus into position would insure coverage on lower floors.

Back 42

Backing

Front 43

TL 3.1.8
At 1 and 2 fam PDs or ANY structure with an alleyway, placing the TL ____ (bucket/cab/turntable?) in line with the alley affords frontal coverage and also coverage into the alley for exp prot

Back 43

Turntable

Front 44

TL 3.1.9
T or F. The OIC should be made aware of accessibility of vacant lots, alleys, or driveways ADJ to or to the REAR of the fire bldg where TL placement would facilitate ops.

Back 44

T

Front 45

TL 3.1.11 G, H, J
Jacks and outriggers should be assessed _______ for signs of undermining and/or street pavement collapse.

T or F. Monitor operating hydraulic press for signs of possible hydraulic leak which might cause loss of boom movement. Loss of fluid from "main reservoir" due to broken line is RAPID and boom will LOCK into position.

Back 45

Frequently
T

If a memb leaves the basket for SEARCH or ROOF OPS, do not move the boom except in which 2 cases?

Hint 45

1) Memb advised and approves
2) Visible life haz

Front 46

TL 3.2.1-3.2.5
A properly positioned TL provides wall coverage from grade level or ___ below grade, up to a max basket floor elevation of APPX ____, at a max ___ degree angle.

Back 46

10 ft
70 ft
75

The basket, while touching a point ___ horizontally from center of turntable can reach a basket floor elevation of ___.

TL scrub area covers the FRONT of a bldg ___ high and ___ wide, and will cover a ___ frontage on the lower THREE floors.

Hint 46

32 ft
65 ft
60 ft
50 ft
100 ft

TL has a scrub area of APPX ____ sq ft when the center of the turntable is ___ from the bldg wall and cab is at a ___ degree angle FROM the bldg
line.

Front 47

TL 3.2.7-3.2.9
When the center line of the turntable is ___ from a bldg there will be suff room for the basket to be dropped BELOW horizontal with boom perpendicular to the side of the rig.
Ideal horiz distance from objective is ___. At ___ from center line of turntable to bldg, allowance is made for sidewalks, outriggers, and parked vehicles.

Back 47

25 ft
32 ft
32 ft

While ___ is the nominal height, the actual working height (bottom of basket at its highest elevation) is little more than ___ when boom is at max angle of ___ degrees.

Hint 47

75 ft
70 ft
75

Front 48

TL 3.3.1 A, B
When dealing with elevated trains & highways, the rig should be maneuvered so it is PARALLEL to the objective and the basket is in line with the target, close to the bldg line.

Back 48

T

T or F. At intersections with overhead obstructions, TL should be positioned so that boom can be raised BETWEEN them.

Hint 48

T

Front 49

TL 3.3.2
Overhead wires may interfere with TL ops. The OIC should do what when fire conds warrant?

Back 49

Have wires REMOVED by the utility co

Front 50

TL 3.3.3
It is poss to EXTEND or RAISE boom through ___ branches.

Back 50

Light

T or F. Retracting or lowering through branches MAY present a problem and some cutting may be reqd.

Hint 50

T

Front 51

TL 3.4.1-3.4.2
The TL shall be positioned ____ (parallel/perpendicular?) to the direction of the slope when operating on a slope.

Back 51

Parallel (so boom will be in up-hill direction)

If poss, the rig should be facing ____ (uphill/downhill)

Hint 51

Downhill

If facing downhill, turntable is ____ the objective and if facing uphill, it is ____ the objective.

Set the parking brake and chock ___ wheels PRIOR to setting jacks/outriggers when on a slope.

Front 52

TL 3.4.5
T or F. Retracting and/or raising the boom may be reqd for uphill ops. Doing so, the load will be rotating on a SHORTER radius, reducing torque reqs for uphill rotation.

Back 52

T

Grades up to __% slope may be treated as LEVEL GROUND.

Hint 52

4%

Front 53

TL 3.4.6
The max slope for TL ops is __% grade.
It is recommended ops be conducted in the ____ (uphill/downhill?) quadrant.
A difference of SLIGHTLY OVER ___ ft from front to rear of rig at an appx ___% slope.

Back 53

15%
Uphill
5 1/2 ft
15%

Front 54

TL 3.5.2, 3.5.3
Frequent boom repositioning prevents ice build up during winter ops. But if ops are of a stationary nature during freezing weather frequent ____ and ____ will help prevent ice build up on boom and related parts.

Back 54

Extension and Retraction

On iced surfaces, use of ___ or ____ UNDER and AROUND jack & outrigger pads will help prevent slipping (though some slipping will occur on fairly level surfaces on movement of boom.)

Hint 54

Rock salt
Ashes

Front 55

TL 3.5.5
On taking up during winter ops, boom shall be raised to a ____ degree angle with drains of waterway & gated inlets inlets opened. On bedding, drain plugs on waterway around BASE of platform shall be removed to insure ENTIRE system is properly drained

Back 55

60

Front 56

TL 3.6.1
When arriving first on scene where rescue may be reqd above 75 ft level, off should allow an AL (100 ft) to effect rescue unless?

Back 56

Obvious AL will be SERIOUSLY delayed

*there are many boxes where only TLs will respond on the 1st alarm

Front 57

TL 3.6.2-3.6.3
What can be more efficient, safer, and faster with proper instruction & practice, a LSR rescue or PL used from TL basket?

Back 57

PL used from TL basket.

The purpose is to extend the height capability of the TL for _____ purposes ONLY under _____ conds.

Hint 57

Lifesaving
Extreme emerg

Front 58

TL 3.6.4
For PL used from TL basket the following eqpt is needed:
One ___ ft PL (preferably a ___ ladd)
Life belt or personal harness for EACH memb in basket IF installed safety belts are not used.
___ ft of ___" rope fitted with strap hook on one end and a _____ knot to be tied at other on ladd when stored on rig (called the "Basket Ladd Securing Rope)

Back 58

20'
Combination
15'
1/2"
Clove hitch

The basket is lowered to ___ level and ___ memb(s) proceed to basket, opening gate while ___ memb(s) remove PL and raise it to vertical position JUST BEYOND TL basket gate.

Hint 58

Street
2
2

Front 59

TL 3.6.4 B
During a PL in TL basket operation, one raising FF in street becomes the third basket FF (other street FF returns to reg street duties if reqd.) There will be ___ control FF(s) and ___ FF(s) for PL ops.

Back 59

1
2

Place securing rope around subst object in ____ (upper/lower?) portion of basket, preferably the _____, using the ____ end of the rope.

Hint 59

Lower
Stang pipe riser
Hook

The other end is set on the ____ (vertical/horizontal?) section of the waterway OR the ____ (lower/upper?) section of the REAR BASKET MAIN POST using a ___ (knot?)

Front 60

TL 3.6.4 B
For PL in TL basket ops, ___ FF(s) secure PL in vertical position. Basket is raised by CONTROL FF and after reaching POINT OF OPERATION, control of basket is transferred to _____.

Back 60

2
Pedestal FF

____ FF(s) lower rhe PL into the building.
The PL is adjusted so ___ beam(s) will touch _____.

Hint 60

2
Both
Bldg (evenly)

Then the basket ladd securing rope is pulled taut and half hitch converted to ______.
____ FF(s) butts Ladd from FRONT OR REAR depending on position of ladd in basket.
___ FF(s) ascend.

Front 61

TL 3.6.4 B Notes
PL for "PL in basket operation" is carried on apparatus with rope threaded through the ___ rung from the BUTT.
A ____ can be used with difficulty and a ____ can be used with greater difficulty.

Back 61

6th

25 ft ext
35 ft ext
* these ladds used when NO OTHER ALTERNATIVE is avail

T or F. At no time should the beams of the PL touch the basket railing.

Hint 61

T

T or F. Ropes shall not be secured to TL gates but may be tied to railings.
No more than ___ FFs are permitted in the basket during this oper and when conds permit it is possible to perform this with only ___ FF(s).

Front 62

TL 3.6.4 B
A comb ladd is a ___ ft portable metal ladder fitted with non-skid feet for use in TL basket. It has ___ at the tip and standoff or offset rungs for use as a roof ladder.
T or F. When used in the basket, hooks shall be used.

Back 62

20
Hooks

F. When used in the TL basket, hooks are maintained in the bedded position.

T or F. TL basket rails shall not be used for anchoring.
A _____ shall be taken up in the basket if apparent its use would assist ops.
When performing this oper during drills, basket should be raised ___ to ___ above the ground.

Hint 62

T
LSR
2 to 3 ft

T or F. Lateral basket movement can be reduced if PL can be raised in line with the boom and objective.
In this case (above,) what part of the basket can be used to secure the ladder?

Front 63

TL 3.6.7 Note
T or F. During a PL in TL oper, the PL tends to "walk," especially when boom is FULLY extended.

Back 63

T

Front 64

TL 3.7.1
The OIC special calling TL for use of elevated streams _____ clear access to bldg prior to TL arrival. He _____ have supply lines stretched. A supply source ________ be assigned PRIOR so that TL personnel can stretch their own supply line on arrival.

Back 64

Shall
Shall, if possible
Should definitely

Front 65

TL 3.7.2-3.7.3
T or F. When the TL is called to operate as a special unit, it should generally operate as a unit.
The OIC where a large caliber TL steam will be used shall consider special calling?

Back 65

T
Addl Ladd Co or Co's (to perform ladd co duties in place of TL personnel)

Front 66

TL 3.8.1
T or F. The TL officer is always relieved from "personally supervising" TL positioning, setup, and ops.

Back 66

F. Relieved from personally supervising OTHER THAN for SPECIAL CALLED ops

Front 67

TL 4.1.1
The TL is a sure, safe means of access to the roof. In some cases such as ___ bldgs and ____ bldgs, it may also be the FASTEST.

Back 67

Rowframe
Brownstone

Front 68

TL 4.1.2
When the roof is isolated the pedestal FF shall make certain the basket is not moved until all personnel are safely back in the basket and maint HT contact with personnel on roof. What is done if a life haz appears requiring movement of the boom?

Back 68

Advise roof personnel PRIOR to movement

Front 69

TL 4.1.4
When operating on a roof of QUESTIONABLE STABILITY with hand tools or power saws, full use of harness & LSR shall be used to limit travel of operator to a _____ (radius/diameter?) of no more than ___ from basket.

Back 69

Radius
10 ft

Rope shall be tied to a substantial part of basket using a ____ knot with a ___ ft loop.

Hint 69

Bowline
15 ft

T or F. This pertains to an ISOLATED roof where ventilation CANNOT be performed from an adj roof without stepping fully onto roof of fire bldg.

T or F. Backup FF OR Guide FF shall have a firm hold on the ROPE.

Front 70

TL 4.2.1
On most peaked roofs ops may be performed directly from the basket but if basket cannot reach roof surface due to parapets or setbacks, a ___ ladd used in conjunction with the TL is indicated ____ (before/during/after) placing contact at a self-contacting point.

Back 70

Hook
After

Front 71

TL 4.1.3
When encountering a roof with an exceptionally high and/or steep cornice judgement must be made as to the stability of the roof and if doubtful, _____ from basket shall be used to get on roof.

Back 71

LSR

T or F. LSR will be tied to a substantial part of the basket such as the REAR METAL POST.

Hint 71

T

Front 72

TL 4.3.1 A, B
When using saw from basket on a peaked roof position basket on roof as close to ____ as poss and CHECK STABILITY with avail tools.
Saw is started ____ (where?) and shut off ____ (where?)

Back 72

Ridge pole
In basket
Outside basket

Front 73

TL 4.3.1 E-G
When using saw from basket to cut a peaked roof, make the 1st cut PARALLEL to _____. Proceed to remove cut roofing with ____ and push down ceiling below.

Back 73

Ridge pole
6 ft hooks

T or F. As an added precaution a LSR shall be attached to the HANDLE of saw and cord LASHED to basket or HELD by backup FF.

Hint 73

F. Utility cord

T or F. The size of the cut will depend on the REACH of the operator. Never over-extend but reposition basket if larger opening is nec.

Front 74

TL 4.4.1 D
T or F. When cutting a brick wall with a power saw make the opening large enough so the saw can be inserted to cut the inner wall. Usually on a two-course brick wall the second course can be removed by hand tools or opened/enlarged by heavy streams.

Back 74

T

Front 75

TL 5.1.2-5.1.4
Initially the ___ railing of basket should be level with window ledge or TOP FE rail for rescue. For incapacitated or obese victims ___ railing should be level with these.

Back 75

Middle
Top

Positioning must be so that Stang nozzle will not interfere with rescue, this reqs a(n) ___ approach. To expedite placing basket at window, position rig PARALLEL to objective so that ____ is in line with window/target.

Hint 75

Angular
Basket

Front 76

TL 5.1.6
T or F. Where time is crucial, rescued occupants may be placed at lower levels of fire bldg, adj roof, any area of refuge or an ADJOINING FE.

Back 76

T

Front 77

TL 5.2.1
When removing a victim via basket with stokes stretcher ____ is generally LESS important than a ____ operation.
To ensure smooth oper, the ___ FF shall perform the LOWERING if conds permit.
For the stokes, ____ (horizontal/diagonal/vertical?) placement is EASIER & SAFER.

Back 77

Speed
Smooth & Careful
Pedestal
Diagonal

The stokes may be placed in a(n) ____ or ____ position and ____ or _____ to a solid part of basket RAILING. This enables ___ FF(s) to administer first aid.

Hint 77

Upright
Diagonal
Leaning
Lashed
2

T or F. The stokes may also be lashed to the TOP RAILINGS of the basket however, this is more time consuming, limits first aid, and CONSCIOUS victim will feel insecure.

Front 78

TL 5.2.2
T or F. Injured or incapacitated persons can be removed with a "chair carry" and delivered to the street level via basket. This will permit MORE than one such removal SIMULTANEOUSLY.

Back 78

T

Front 79

TL 5.2.3 A Note
T or F. Membs shall use extreme care in leaving the basket to go on to an elevated roadway or rail structure.

Back 79

T

Front 80

TL 6.1.2 Ex 3
If LCS is directed into floors of certain type occupancies such as MD, office, etc where there are many windows, use a ____ stream and a ___ traverse from window to window.

Back 80

Fog
Rapid

T or F. This allows Eng to move in for final extg and fog reduces str & water damage.

T or F. All occupants must me removed OR in a protected area PRIOR to the DECISION to use the TL when possible.

Hint 80

T
T

Front 81

TL 6.1.4
When the OIC changes strategy to an exterior attack, all units operating ____ the bldg or _____ the bldg shall be warned by HT. When out units shall inform OIC when they have complied. TL operator shall not start water until assured all personnel are cleared of _____ and _____ unless _____ deems starting water ASAP. In such event the stream shall be used in a manner to minimize affecting personnel.

Back 81

Within
In close proximity to bldg
Rear
Sides
Imm life haz

Front 82

TL 6.2.2
When a bldg is heavily involved on several floors, TL stream should GENERALLY start at _____ and work _____ effecting a quick knockdown.

Back 82

Lowest level
Upward (protects membs in basket)

Basket personnel and _____ shall FREQUENTLY assess conds on lower floors previously passed (ops into lower fls may have to be repeated.)

Hint 82

Pedestal FF

Front 83

TL 6.2.3 A
When operating into cockloft, work stream from party wall of _____ twd center then from party wall of _____ twd center OR a roof opening.

Back 83

Most severe exp
Other exp

Front 84

TL 6.2.4, 6.2.7
T or F. Increasing TL nozzle press will often allow PARTITION and SIDEWALL penetration.

The stream shaper with a minimum tip size of ___ shall NORMALLY be carried on Stang to be used when a straight stream is ordered. When a FOG stream is ordered, _____ is removed and fog nozzle placed _____.

Back 84

T

1/2"
Stream shaper AND tip
Directly on looped barrel

Front 85

TL 6.2.8
When not in use the Stang of the TL shall be secured to the _____ or _____ by a short length of rope or strong elastic.

Back 85

Base waterway
One of the "main posts" at the rear (though this limits mobility.)

*securing the nozzle to the railing is NOT recommended since vibration can weaken the railing

Front 86

TL 6.3.1
The TL can be locked in position with personnel removed and basket extended into bldg for use of TL stream. This should only be done at the direction of the OIC and only after ______ of the structure is verified.

Back 86

Stability

Front 87

TL 6.4.2 A-D
When using TL stream, if fire is burning for a considerable period of time AND stability of bldg is doubtful, keep basket beyond ____ when poss. Exposé _____ section of the boom. Position rig so that basket can be placed _____ of bldg.

Back 87

Collapse area
Minimum section
At edge

* Use TWO TLs, one at each edge if nec, to obtain full coverage of bldg.

Directing stream from ______ to attack a cockloft fire is generally counterproductive unless COLLAPSE EXTENSIVE and EXT ATTACK IN PROGRESS.

Hint 87

Above

Front 88

TL 6.5.1, 6.5.2
When distance is ____ and suff slack, TL may be moved without disconnecting lines IF adequate manpower avail. TL _____ moved with boom in raised position. Water is shut down at ____.

Back 88

Short
Shall not be
Supply pumper (NOT TL Siamese)

If distance is ____ and lines must be disconnected, what shall be done BEFORE shutting down TL stream?

Hint 88

Great
Lines stretched & ready at new location

Front 89

TL 6.5.3
If intensity of radiant heat prevents positioning of TL stream at most advantageous position, what shall the OIC have done?

Back 89

Handline create a protective water curtain.
Position TL, raise boom, and swing it away from fire until?

Hint 89

Water to TL arrives

If this is not possible or feasible, select a safe, ____ location allowing enough slack to readily reposition TL.

Front 90

TL 6.7.1 A-C
For optimum effectiveness of TL streams a ____ is the best source of supply & the LARGEST diameter hose used. Supply water to base of TL at ____. Relief valve of TL should be set at ____. Generally ____ source(es) at base of TL is/are used.

Back 90

Satellite
200-250 psi
250 psi
Only ONE

Front 91

TL 6.6.1 E-H
T or F. Pumpers shall be placed as close as poss to TL and if nec, relay to achieve this.
T or F. The relay pumper can take water from more than one source.
The relay pumper adj to the TL should have IN EXCESS of ___ intake press WITH WATER FLOWING. In this way, the relay pumper can oper in VOLUME and still deliver close to 250psi.

Back 91

T
T
80 psi

Front 92

TL 6.6.1 K-M
When stretching 3 1/2" line to TL, stretch ___ end "whenever possible" to avoid extra fittings.
Whenever possible, water supply to TL shall be from pumper and water source other than that supplying ____ handlines.

Back 92

Male
1st due companies

T or F. ALL hose connections at TL shall be spanner tight.

Hint 92

T

Front 93

TL 6.6.2 B, C
For TL stream back press of ____ lbs AND OVER must be expected when dealing with greater discharges. Nozzle pressures generally should not exceed ____ with a relief valve setting of 250 psi. However, membs should note press variations on the _____ gauge.

Back 93

600
100 psi
Stang nozzle gauge

Front 94

TL 6.7.1
Upon shutting down TL stream, it shall be the duty of ____ to survey each fl for run-off, water laden stock, str damage, or any other dang cond.

Back 94

TL Officer

Front 95

TL 6.7.2
If TL stream is used for a "quick knockdown" to enable interior forces to advance, these forces shall be withdrawn to ________ depending on EXTENT OF FIRE and COND OF STRC.

Back 95

Floor/floors below

T or F. These membs should seek refuge in a stairway.

Hint 95

F. Material/heat/smoke can be blown into stairways. Seek temp refuge in an APT or OTHER ISOLATED AREA.

T or F. FOG nozzles req adequate openings opposite the point of the stream to accommodate the ensuing air movement.

Front 96

TL 6.7.4
During TL stream ops the TL Off & Satellite Off must keep in constant comms via HT. Under MOST conds, the _____ shall maint comm with Satellite unit and ______ shall monitor incoming press.

Back 96

Pedestal FF
Membs of TL not engaged in basket oper

T or F. The pedestal FF and other membs of TL, especially if initial line is to 4 1/2" inlet, shall prohibit other lines from Satellite, manifold, or any source to be fed into gated Siamese until 4 1/2" supply is shut down.

Hint 96

T. The relief valve of the TL will not handle excessive press and water and could result in ruptured waterway/possible flipping of basket

Front 97

TL 6.7.7, 7.1.2
Hydraulic lines to boom can be damaged if boom rotated with apparatus covers in the ____ position.
For overhaul, the ___ of the basket railing should be positioned _____ work area.

Back 97

Raised
Top
Slightly below

Front 98

TL 7.1.3
T or F. When overhauling with TL basket, power tools can be secured by rope placed through windows above, other SOs, or by a properly placed short ladd from basket.

Back 98

T. Utility rope passed over an upper rung and secured to power tool with back-up FF holding the other end with enough tension to relieve the weight of the tool.

Front 99

TL 7.1.6, 7.1.7
T or F. During overhaul ops, TL basket may slightly touch bldg wall.
If extensive overhauling ops officer of TL should assure adequate manpower for basket ops. For example, one FF is usually sufficient for overhauling window frames but removal of a cornice might req?

Back 99

F. Basket shall NOT rest against bldg wall

Off & 2 membs

Front 100

TL 7.1.8
One length from TL Stang may be used for washdown but water supply must be controlled at ___ or ____ and nozzle cracked OPEN until waterway DRAINED (to avoid damaging waterway when retraction.)

Back 100

Pumper
TL siamese

Front 101

TL 7.3.1 A-C
When removing cornice via TL, ____ and ____ are to be added to the normal complement of tools
Use ____ or ____ for cutting and ___ or ____ for holding cornice while cutting.

Back 101

Saw and Bolt Cutters
Saw or Axe
6' hook or General purpose rope

If fire conds permit, preserve the integrity of the cornice by making openings at ___.

Hint 101

The ends (this makes for easy repairs

Metal hangers may be cut with ____ or ____ (____ will usually suffice.) These hangers should be cut ____ (first/last?)

T or F. Do not use basket to move large sections of cornice.

Front 102

TL 8.1.1
Live overhead wires present a problem if they fall on the rig and it is possible for the rig to be energized, particularly if jacks and outriggers are ___.
What 3 things are done if this occurs?

Back 102

Down

1. SAFEGUARD AREA - No memb touch (consider supply line & pumper)
2. OOS (and notf OIC imm)
3. PRIORITY RESP of UTILITY CO imm requested

Front 103

TL 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.2.3
The hydraulic press relief valve in the TL is to be OPENED after ____ and ____.
T or F. TL rig is to be out of PTO before moving.

Back 103

Boom bedded & jacks/outriggers seated
T

Moving the Limit Switch Finger with _____ can correct a stuck cond but anytime this switch is moved manually notify ____.

Hint 103

6' hook
Fleet Maint

Front 104

TL 10.1
Most parts of the TL (welds, belts, rails, intercom, platform level, hydraulic leaks, lights, elec outlets, etc are inspected _____.)

Back 104

Daily

At the end of each boom section with the exception of _____ is a STEEL rod held in place by a spring clip or nut. A ____ check of the presence/cond of clip shall be performed ____.

Hint 104

Last sliding section
Visual
Daily

The clip is at the end of the steel shaft on ____ side(s) and holds boom extension stop in place.

Front 105

TL 10.1.2, 10.1.3
A visual check for missing/ sheared bolts (and hand check of accessible bolts for tightness) of compression and tension bolts at the turntable 5th wheel shall be done at what 3 times?

Back 105

Ops
Qtrs
MUD

During bleeding of air brake tanks, a VISUAL check of ______ and _____ shall be made.

Hint 105

Hydraulic lines to main reservoir

Broken spring sections

Front 106

Vacants 1.1.3
At large and/or advanced fires, ext ops should be the primary tactical consideration. The IC may vary from this should _____ or _____ issues be CRITICAL.

Back 106

Life Haz
Extreme Exposure Protection

Front 107

Vacants 1.5.2 A, C
What kind of a fuel can produce a fire of RAPID SPREAD and GREATER MAGNITUDE?
What kind of fuel burns with LIGHTNING RAPIDITY with HIGH HEAT production?

Back 107

Diesel

Gasoline

In which will heat developed will be for a LONGER DURATION?

Hint 107

Diesel

Front 108

Vacants 1.5.2 F
Stairs in Vacants may be removed or broken. Caution when stairs have _____ (material?) treads and half landings, usual in NLTs, that are cracked or broken. Landings are supported by ____ angle iron at the edges which may have deteriorated due to age & lack of maint.

Back 108

Marble
3/4"

*steps or landings may collapse under a memb's weight

Front 109

Vacants 1.5.2 I
All membs, especially ____ and ____ are cautioned to note the method used to seal these bldgs in their size-up. Units should survey their districts for newly sealed bldgs. If found _______ should be notified and CIDS Considered.

Back 109

Roof
OV

All unit's assgd on the first alarm

Front 110

Vacants 2.2.1, 2.2.3
What is the most important aspect determining initial attack strategy?
What is the most important consideration in size-up?

Back 110

Structural stability

Prot of life

Front 111

Vacants 2.2.5 B
In large area Vacants (ie: NLTs) it might be preferable (within the limits of safety) to send in ____ interior line(s) for prompt extg. This will limit extension, minimize damage to occpd exps, and increase availability of units.

Back 111

Two

The alternative is stretching lines up FEs and into exps to oper across courts and shafts. This might require a ____ assignment. The primary guide is to expose as few FFs as poss, using as few lines as poss within the fire bldg.

Hint 111

2nd alarm

Front 112

Vacants 2.2.6 B 1
T or F. If a roof is opened or burned away, to the degree that the need for future vertical vent appears MINIMAL, "RO" can be made over the bldg condition market.

Back 112

T

Front 113

Vacants 3.1.6, 3.1.8
Usually only ____ and ___ memb(s) are needed for advancing a line into the imm fire area while other membs remain OUTSIDE, readily available for relief or assistance.

Back 113

Off
Two

When stretching handlines into exposures for ops into the fire bldg, ___ size lines with ___ nozzles should be considered.

Hint 113

2 1/2"
Solid streams

*addl gpm & reach an advantage

Front 114

Vacants 4.1.1 A, B
T or F. When placing a TL in a vacant lot, shoring under the jacks and tormentors may be necessary.

Back 114

F. WILL be necessary for greater stability

In vacant bldg areas, many TLs carry their own 3 1/2" hose (___ or ___ lengths on the side of the rig) which can be stretched by the rig as it proceeds into position.

Hint 114

4 or 5

Front 115

Vacants 5.1, 5.2 C
The first to arrive BC at a vacant bldg fire shall assume the position of IC and establish the ICP where?

Back 115

ACROSS THE STREET from the fire bldg outside the possible collapse zone

T or F. If no TL is assigned to a vacant bldg fire, the IC must special call one

Hint 115

F. Determine if suff units are present to deal with conds. If CONDS WARRANT, special call a TL if one is not already assigned.

Front 116

Vacants 6.8, 6.10
Removing a door from another apt to prevent fire lapping into hall from an apt with no door should get priority consideration in what type of bldg?

Back 116

PARTIAL vacant (where integrity of public hall is nec for removal of occupants)

T or F. Ladd Co membs operating on the exterior should communicate indications of previous fires, particularly if they were on floors ABOVE and floors BELOW present ops.

Hint 116

T

Front 117

Vacants 6.13, 6.15
If there had been a prev fire in a vacant bldg, particularly on the UPPER FLOORS, assume what?

Back 117

Holes in roof

T or F. If there is any question as to the stability of the roof in a vacant bldg, use utmost caution operating on it.

Hint 117

F. Do NOT go on it (comm this info to the officer)

When the roof has been cut, before leaving the scene, place "RO" on at least what 3 places?

Front 118

Vacants 6.18, 6.20
T or F. The floor below is not a safe area in a weakened structure during TL ops. All membs should be outside the bldg.

Back 118

T

During exterior stream ops, monitor water run-off as a TL may be putting water into the bldg at a rate of ____ per minute.

Hint 118

6 tons

Front 119

Vacants 6.19
T or F. The operating perimeter of a vacant bldg should be MOBILE and operating points established with attention to the potential for structure collapse.
T or F. Any indication of strc collapse should be relayed imm to OIC. When collapse is POSSIBLE, no memb or rig should be permitted within the anticipated collapse area.

Back 119

T
T

Walls have fallen greater distances than anticipated, sometimes as much as ___ from the base.

Hint 119

50 ft

Front 120

ABC 5-94 2.2, 2.4, 2.5
Class E & J resp:
Engs every other month starting _____.
Ladds every other month starting ____.

Back 120

Jan
Feb

During months Eng assigned, what's the priority of response?
During months Ladd assigned, what's the priority of response?

Hint 120

1st, 2nd, 3rd Eng, 1st, 2nd Ladd, if none avail then disp selects at their discretion

1st, 2nd, Ladd, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Eng, if none avail then disp selects at their discretion

Front 121

ABC 5-94 3.3
Class E/J: BC may monitor or respond at his/her discretion. If BC responds, ____ shall be notfd.

Back 121

Disp

T or F. The decision to respond shall be based on knowledge of conds existing at the time such as exp level of officers, relocated units, etc.

Hint 121

T

Front 122

ABC 5-94 3.5
Class E/J: If the preliminary report is not received in a reasonable time frame (___-___ mins) what shall the monitoring BC do?

Back 122

5-10 mins
Request a prel report via disp

When the report indicates a 10-35 or 10-92 AND such signal is transmitted, the BC does what?

Hint 122

Returns to service

T or F. At a Class E/J where the BC does not respond, the responding officer is resp for the NYFIRS report.

Front 123

ABC 5-94 3.7
If a subsequent alarm is received while the BC is monitoring Class E/J the BC shall NOT respond unless?

Back 123

Disp receives info of a "serious fire" and the assgd BC is the "nearest avail" (ie: 10-75 or 10-76)

T or F. If the disp assigns the BC to another Box, the Eng or Ladd shall be notfd via radio that no chief is monitoring.

Hint 123

T

Front 124

ABC 5-94 Add 1 4, 5.2
At Class E/J, if the alarm resets, the officer shall remain Appx _____ mins to assure reset holds.

Back 124

2-3 mins

Upon any indication of smoke or heat the off shall contact ____ or _____ and request addl help (transmit the box, 10-75, etc)

Hint 124

FF in lobby
Chauffeur

Front 125

ABC 5-94 5.2.2, 5.2.3
At Class E/J, upon indication of smoke or heat, Eng off shall return to lobby with FFs and secure nec hose & eqpt. At this time, what 2 things must be done?

Back 125

1. Check alarm panel again
2. Recall elevs

*addl info may become avail and should be relayed to incoming units

T or F. In all cases, the Eng shall remain in the lobby and await arrival of a Ladd Co.

Hint 125

F. They shall do this unless there will be an UNDUE DELAY in the arrival of addl units

Front 126

ABC 3-85 1, 6
A list of all schools scheduled to be made "barrier free" and accessible to handicapped students has been fwdd to ______.

Back 126

Div Comms

The disp shall provide a _____ (unit?) to resp on the first alarm for subject schools.

Hint 126

TL

T or F. This TL will substitute an AL already assigned.

Front 127

ABC 3-85 4
T or F. Chiefs rendering assistance to Board of Ed Architects regarding "Holding Areas" shall know that the directive primarily had accessibility to TL in mind.

Back 127

T

T or F. CIDS for all affected schools SHALL include the need for a TL on the FIRST ALARM.

Hint 127

T

Front 128

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1, 2, 3
______ are reqd to prepare a written fire drill & evac plan for students in ABR schools.

Back 128

Principles

It is likely principles will req some assistance from the FD and so _____ shall assist the principle where FD expertise is nec.

Hint 128

Local BC

*each school may have its own unique probs so BC shall use ABC 3-85 attachment as a guide.

Front 129

ABC 3-85 Add 1 4, 5
T or F. The exterior evac path of amb student shall follow the vicinity adj to holding rooms where TL expected to position.

Back 129

F. Shall AVOID the vicinity adj to holding rooms (don't want TL tools dropped on kids running out below)

T or F. Fire Prev will arrange to have admin BC meet with principal. Any BC may attend but not ABCs.

Hint 129

F. Only REGULARLY ASSIGNED BCs shall participate

Front 130

ABC 3-85 Add 1 6
Plans will be submitted by principles to Fire Prev for review. When approved copies of fire drill & evac plans will be fwdd to BUR OF OPS & ADMIN CO, BC, & DC as well as which responding units?

Back 130

Units on the 1st alarm

Approved plans are to be carried in whose vehicle(s)?

Hint 130

Batt & Div

Front 131

ABC 3-85 Add 1 8
As an interim measure, in schools where the two-way voice comm system in the holding area rooms are not yet installed what is done?

Back 131

Entry in CIDS including this
(will alert units of need for HT contact with each holding area room.)

Front 132

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1, 3
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
_____ is designated as the Evac Officer. In his/her absence it will be _____.

T or F. Fire drill & Evac plans shall be posted in EACH classroom to include "room numbs" of holding areas in the BLDG.

Back 132

Principle
Asst principle/designee

F. Room numbs of holding areas on the respective FLOOR

Front 133

ABC 3-85 Add 1 4-7
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
T or F. The Evac Off (principle) shall maint & make avail to Floor Wardens a current list of ALL handicap students (with room numbs & times scheduled to attend) for that DAY. List shall be on sturdy material such as cardboard or loose-leaf binder.

Back 133

T

T or F. Evac Off shall maint a DAILY attendance list of ALL handicap students, updated as nec (if conds change during the day) issued to Floor Wardens at the START of each school day.

Hint 133

T

T or F. The Evac Off shall maint a current list of all Floor Wardens and backup wardens using volunteers from school staff to the greatest extent poss and insure all floors have a Floor Warden during school hours.

Front 134

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1, 3
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
The Evac Off shall maint a ____ attendance sheet for Floor Wardens to insure one is avail on each fl occupied by non-amb students during work hours.

Back 134

Daily

T or F. The Evac Off shall insure all Floor Wardens comm to him/her the results of evac & searches on all fls with Holding Areas.

Hint 134

T

The Evac Off shall report to ____ the room numbs, locs of holding areas, and numb of PERSONS in EACH room.

Front 135

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1, 4
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
T or F. Each floor where a holding area is assgd shall have a Floor Warden AND BU Warden designated. If more than one holding area per floor, one Warden/BU will suffice.

Back 135

F. There shall be one Warden AND BU per HOLDING AREA

T or F. In case of fire the Floor Warden shall verify the loc of non-amb students on his/her fl and insure they are removed to the reqd holding areas OR evacuated from the bldg.

Hint 135

T

Front 136

ABC 3-85 Add 1 5-7
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
T or F. Floor Wardens shall ensure ALL areas on their assgd fls have been properly searched for non-amb students.

Back 136

T

After a complete search of the fl, Floor Warden shall contact ______ via comm system in holding area informing of search results of non-amb students and conds on the fl (include numb of non-amb students in holding area.)

Hint 136

Evac Off

T or F. The Floor Warden shall remain in the holding area with non-amb students, if any, to assist FD personnel.

If non non-amb students in holding areas, Floor Warden should report to ____ for instructions.

Front 137

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1 - 3
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
The school custodian shall ensure a ____ check of fire alarm.
A ____ check of comm system btw holding areas and his office & principle's office.
A ___ check of holding area access windows/panels and cross corridor doors insuring they are operable & free from obstructions.

Back 137

Daily
Daily
Daily

Front 138

ABC 3-85 Add 1 1 -3
Fire Evac Plan for ABR Schools:
T or F. Non-amb/physically handicapped students shall be familiarized with the loc of ALL holding areas and the comm syst in the holding area.

Back 138

T

T or F. These students shall also check in with the Fire Warden on the floor in which they are attending classes.

Hint 138

T

Front 139

ABC 3-85 Add 2 3.1-3.3
T or F. "ABR schools" are in substantial OR complete compliance with FP Dir 2/84.
T or F. "ABR in process schools" are not substantially in compliance with non-amb students possibly in attendance on any fl.
T or F. "Non-ABR schools" are without plans for compliance with non-amb students on any fl.

Back 139

T
F. On fls above/below first fl
F. On fls above/below first fl

Which of these three types of schools REQUIRE an Individual Safety Plan?

Hint 139

ABR In Process
Non-ABR

Front 140

ABC 3-85 Add 2 4.1, 4.2
T or F. ISPs are child specific and school specific evac plans for each wheelchair-bound student who attends classes above or below ground fl in any school where no holding room OR rooms not yet approved by FDNY.

Back 140

T (it is an interim measure to ensure student safety until holding rooms completed & approved. ISPs are components of the total evac plan of a given school.)

T or F. Students not wheelchair bound but of limited mobility also req an ISP.

Hint 140

F. They do not (if school's fire evac plan provides for that student's evac, an ISP is not reqd. If such limited mobility that a " holding room" WOULD be reqd, than an ISP would be developed.)

Front 141

ABC 3-85 Add 2 4.5.2
T or F. Each ISP shall provide that Evac Staff be on SAME FL or in CLOSE PROXIMITY to the student and shall ensure Evac Stair be clear of heat & smoke (select alternate stair if primary stair blocked.)

Back 141

T

T or F. The safety of ALL students must be the primary consideration in determining when to evac the non-amb student from bldg.

Hint 141

T. The flow of traffic in the selected stair must not be interrupted by the non-amb student

Front 142

ABC 3-85 Add 2 4.5.3, 4.5.4
T or F. ISP: The Evac Staff shall escort the student to a pre-detd area inside or outside the bldg. After student's safety is assured, report to principle & indicate status of assgd student.

Back 142

F. Outside the bldg only

T or F. ISPs are component parts of the school's fire evac plan already developed and MUST be integrated into that total plan.

Hint 142

T

Front 143

ABC 3-85 Add 2 5, 5.1
T or F. The key to a successful oper in any of the 3 categories of ABR schools is the proper utilization of CIDS.

Back 143

T

T or F. A standard CIDS message will be developed for each of the 3 categories of schools by the Bur of Ops. Chief Officers shall insure any addl info specific to the particular school is part of CIDS.

Hint 143

T

Front 144

AUC 180 1.2, 2.1
T or F. Should conds change after an original report for a 10-25, a supplementary report shall be transmitted imm.

T or F. At a 10-25 the area shall be taped off, marking the danger area for civilians only.

Back 144

T
F. For civilians & FD personnel

Front 145

AUC 180 1.4
If an odor of natural gas is encountered at a manhole/transf incident, what must be done?

Back 145

Notify disp to request the imm response of gas crew in addition to elec crew.

T or F. Downed overhead primary & secondary wires have the potential to damage underground gas piping.

Hint 145

T

T or F. ALL gas piping (plastic, steel, cast-iron, copper) can be impacted by burning, arching, or smoldering elec cables.

Front 146

AUC 180 2.3, 2.5
Membs _____ attempt to move vehicles located in the danger area of a 10-25.

T or F. The OIC ordering the resp of a utility co emerg crew shall request an ETA.

Back 146

Shall not
T

Front 147

AUC 180 2.6
When 10-25 ops are within the capability of a SINGLE UNIT, the OIC may leave one unit (preferably a(n) ____) to await the arrival of emerg crew. If the expected time of arrival is MORE than ____, the OIC, based on his eval of existing conds, may order another option.

Back 147

Eng
30 min

1. ____ remains on scene and may resp to assgd alarms with ___ left at scene.
2. ____ left on scene with ___ returning to qtrs. ___ shall provide relief for membs. ___ shall, at frequent intervals, contact disp for re-notification of utility co.
3. Manhole protected by cones & tape and ALL units placed in service.

Hint 147

Unit
One memb
One memb
Unit
Off
Off

Front 148

AUC 180 2.7
During periods of MULTIPLE INCIDENTS (10-25s) within an area, actions may be authorized by _____ in charge.

Back 148

DC

___ may be left at scene of EACH incident with ______ remaining with rig for surveillance. _____ shall provide nec relief of units. ____ shall provide nec relief of membs. _____ may authorize messg vans and spare cars for travel and shelter of membs at incident locs.

Hint 148

One memb
Off & chauff
BC
BC
DC

Front 149

AUC 180 2.9 Notes
T or F. When requested by Con Ed employees on scene membs may pull elec manhole covers at a manhole fire.

Back 149

F. Membs should NOT pull covers off elec manholes at manhole fires or if a manhole fire is in the area (it is the resp of utility crews.) May cause explosion by mixing air with gaseous products in presence of ignition source (fire/arcing.)

* Can pull elec covers under certain circumstances at gas emergs (TB Emerg 2)...but obviously not if there is a manhole fire in the area

Front 150

AUC 180 2.9 Note 9
At 10-25s, FD representation at the scene shall continue until one of two situations occur. What are the two situations?

Back 150

1. All dang conds alleviated
2. Informed by emerg crew on scene that FD presence no longer reqd

Front 151

AUC 180 3.1
There are Appx 75,800 tranformers citywide. The subsurface structures known as transf vaults come in various sizes but a typical vault is Appx ___ X ___'.

Back 151

12X4'

T or F. These vaults are installed either in the street or sidewalk below grade. To prevent overheating, slotted gratings are always installed over vaults to allow air to circulate and cool the transf.

Hint 151

F. Are USUALLY installed

T or F. Vaults in the street SOMETIMES have solid gratings since heavy vehicles may cause damage to damage to weaker slotted gratings.
T or F. Gratings are usually square-shaped.

Front 152

AUC 180 3.2
Transformers convert primary voltage (_____ volts) to secondary voltage (____ volts) for use by customers. Either can be fatal.

Back 152

27,000
120

T or F. All vaults contain submersible eqpt.

Hint 152

F. Some vaults contain submersible eqpt (function properly even if vault filled with water) and others must have a sump pump to prevent flooding

Front 153

AUC 180 3.1 D
T or F. FDNY considers a transf with any amount of PCBs to be a PCB contaminated transf.
T or F. ALL transformers in vaults contain dielectric oil.

Back 153

F. To be a PCB transformer
T

Dielectric oil acts as a coolant, ranging in amounts from ___ gallons to ___ gallons. The trade name for the NEWER oil Con Ed is PRESENTLY using is ____ or ____.

Hint 153

200
600
SUN-OIL
MOBIL-X

This oil contains PCBs in the range of __-__ PPM and is considered a _______ Transf however there are still in use ______ Transformers that contain __-__PPM of PCBs

Front 154

AUC 180 3.2 D, 3.4
The greatest haz of a transf vault is?

The primary consideration at these types of incidents is?

Back 154

Amount of electricity

SAFETY of civilians and fire personnel

Front 155

AUC 180 3.3 B
At a subsurface transf incident, stretch a prec line. Due to the amount of flamm liquid in these transfs be prepared to initiate a ___ operation.
___ memb(s) shall examine exps.

Back 155

Foam
Two

T or F. Each memb should have PPC, SCBA, HT, and a CO Monitor per team.

Hint 155

T

T or F. Readings shall be taken in the Meter Room, Surrounding Rooms, and on the 1st fl if nec. It will be nec to re-examine these exps on a periodic basis

Front 156

AUC 180 Ref 1 2.3-2.5
Membs are not to enter transf vaults until?
_____ will make the determination that a vault is safe for entry for membs.
FD will conduct a ____ search for _____.

Back 156

Con Ed has made examination

Con Ed
Cursory
Victims

Front 157

AUC 180 Ref 2

T or F. Con Ed regularly tests pole mounted transfs for PCB content.

Back 157

F. Does NOT test pole mounted transfs

Almost all overhead transfs are not or were not designed to be PCB liquid filled. They are _____ oil transfs. But due to past storage and/or servicing some are _____. A small percentage are _____.

Hint 157

Mineral
PCB Cont (50-499ppm)
PCB Transf (500ppm or greater)

Front 158

AUC 180 Add 1 1.1, 3.1, 5.2, 5.3
What 5 times can a Chief Officer telephone the Borough Elec Control Center Shift Manager?

Back 158

SPACE

1. Incident becomes more SEVERE
2. PRIORITY Con-Ed response is warranted
3. Technical or response ADVICE to assist IC
4. CONDS worsen (priority resp)
5. ETA not satisfactory (priority resp)

T or F. An updated progress report must also be transmitted to the disp when priority resp reqd

Hint 158

T

Front 159

AUC 180 Add 1 Notes 1-2, 4-5
T or F. Only a Chief may call Con-Ed from the scene
T or F. Con-Ed telephone numbs should be programmed into Batt cell phones & Con Ed has cell phones numbs for each Batt

Back 159

T
T

If a situation escalates to involve SEVERAL OCCUPANCIES or cond affects a LARGE AREA, the IC should contact ____ for assistance.

Hint 159

OEM

Front 160

AUC 180 Add 1 4
T or F. At times Con Ed Substations may not be staffed or Substation Operator not avail. In this situation, the IC should contact Elec Control Center.

Back 160

F. Contact Substation Shift Manager (not under jurisdiction of Elec Control Center.)

Front 161

AUC 184 1,2, 3.2, 3.3
_______ shall approve Gr changes for FFs.
_______ shall approve Gr changes for covering & covering relief officers.
Equalization of manpower and of qualified specialized personnel shall be done at the ____ & ____ level.

Back 161

Batt Comms
Div Comms
Co
Batt

T or F. Temp shortages in a unit shall be compensated for by Day and Short Term details WITHIN the Batt or Div rather than by Gr changes. In extreme cases, the Office of Assistant C of D shall be notified for details.

Hint 161

T

Front 162

AUC 184 5.1-5.3
_____ shall keep a record of all Gr changes of officers assgd to Div.
_____ shall keep a record of all Gr changes of FFs assgd to Batt.
_____ & _____ shall keep a record of all Gr changes affecting membs assgd to them.

Back 162

Batts
Divs
Companies
Sp Units

Front 163

AUC 207 2.2
T or F. Whenever evac or removal of passengers from a train is contemplated, power shall be ordered off.

Back 163

F. from a train at OTHER THAN A STATION is contemplated

Front 164

AUC 207 2.6
Upon receipt of alarm from ANY source for fire/emerg in any underground transit facility, ____ notified. Upon confirmation of a working fire/emerg, ____ notified to respond.

Back 164

DC
DC
As soon as possible after arrival, ____shall establish a CP and notf dispatcher of loc. Prior to arrival of FCU, ____ shall insure Portable Command Post Board is set up and put into use.

Hint 164

DC
DC (*shall insure Media, Interagency Liason, and Safety aspects of ICS are addressed adequately.)

______ shall determine if resp of TA rep is needed and if so, have disp notf TA disp to have a "Transit Sup" resp, insuring disp advises TA disp of exact loc of CP.

Front 165

AUC 207 3.2.1
T or F. When power removal is reqd, it is accomplished at all times through our disp via any means (radio, phone, etc.)

Back 165

F. It is accomplished at ALL times via APPARATUS RADIO through our disp

Front 166

AUC 207 3.4-3.5
When conds do not req power removal, recon may be conducted by _______ operating only from platforms or catwalks.
T or F. In this case tracks shall not be entered or crossed.

Back 166

Off & FF
T

If the direction of smoke travel can be established, a ____ shall be sent to the next ____ or ____ in an attempt to isolate the source of the fire. Info will be relayed to the OIC via HT or App Radio.

Hint 166

Unit
Station
Emerg Exit

Front 167

AUC 207 4.1
An eng or ladd can set up a relay with __ to __ membs.

These membs who are part of the comm relay must maint their position throughout the operation until?

Back 167

2 to 6
Relieved by the IC

Conds may be such that all membs are not needed in the relay. In this case only membs needed to estbl an effective relay shall be used, beginning with the ______. Any memb after, that is not needed as detd by ______, shall proceed to the loc of the incident with the Ladd Off.

Hint 167

LCC
Ladd Off

Front 168

AUC 207 4.3, 4.4
Arrange for a TA Police Officer or Other Employee eqpd with a TA Portable Radio to be assgd to __________.

Back 168

Chief in charge OPERATING IN THE TUNNEL
*radio can be used for communicating with Desk Superintendent and relay via telephone to disp

T or F. If a train is avail, consider using radio in the train to accomplish the message relay.

Hint 168

T

Front 169

AUC 207 4.5
T or F. When FD ops terminated and ALL FD cleared from track AREA, OIC shall notf disp "Fire Department operations are completed and the Fire Department no longer requires power to be off."

Back 169

T

Front 170

AUC 207 5.4.1
For a fire in the track area where you determine to leave power on, wait until a train comes into the station and notify ____ that you are walking out onto the benchwall to extg the fire.

Back 170

Operator

Front 171

AUC 207 5.6
Upon reaching the train, make contact with _____ or _____ and see if intercom system works. If so, have ______ make announcement that FD on scene and situation will SHORTLY BE under control. If intercom does not work what should be done?

Back 171

Operator or Conductor
That person

Have several membs walk ALONG TRAIN or ON BENCHWALLS as far as LAST CAR notifying people of our presence (critical to control panic.)

One of the best ways to reduce panic is to provide increased lighting. There should be ADEQUATE lighting ______ and a HIGH DEGREE of lighting at ____ and _____.

Hint 171

Along right of way
Train debarkation point
Close to exit

Front 172

AUC 207 5.6
If poss, people should be evacuated to a station through a train. Where train is unable to proceed to a station, consider what?
As a last resort do what?

Back 172

Transferring passengers to another train (after consulting with transit officials)

Walk passengers out of tunnel using road bed OR benchwall

Front 173

AUC 207 5.8 H, K, L
If an underground storage tank is involved, leaking a petroleum product into a subway, _____ shall be notfd. (Attempt to control fuel flow from adj structures into other areas.)
T or F. If a leak is the result of a tank truck mishap on a street, cover subway gratings.

Back 173

Bur of Fire Prev
T

When a fuel spill is close to a grating or main entr of a subway station, try to stop the flow by diking. What is the priority order for diking materials used?

Hint 173

SPL (like "SPILL")

Sand/earth
Planking
Lengths (several) of hose "charged" to encircle fuel spill and cover with a layer of foam

Front 174

AUC 207 6.1
T or F. Whenever FD ops req personnel to enter Metro North "property," the officer in charge must have the Metro North disp notfd via FF disp.

Back 174

T

Front 175

AUC 207 6.4, 6.6
T or F. Diesel engines (on trains) are prohibited from operating within the limits of NYC.
T or F. Several railroads have Dual Powered Systems, particularly found at junctions where diff railroads (or formerly diff railroads) share the same track facilities.

Back 175

T
T

A track with a Dual Powered System may be supplied SIMULTANEOUSLY by overhead catenary lines (usually _____ volts AC) AND 3rd rail (usually ____ volts DC.) Ensure power is removed from BOTH power systems.

Hint 175

11,000
660

Front 176

AUC 207 7.2, 7.8
T or F. Even with power off, elements within the undercarriage possess enough voltage to cause a shock. Contact with ANY undercarriage elec components must be avoided.

Back 176

T

T or F. A very dang cond exists when ops occur in PROXIMITY to a tunnel entrance or exit. Visibility will be extremely poor and reqs ADDITIONAL OBSERVERS.

Hint 176

T

Front 177

AUC 207 7.4, 7.7
T or F. Every memb operating at a transit oper SHALL be eqpd with a flashlight.

A memb directed to halt train traffic shall use a light held ___ high and moved in a WIDE _____ motion of at least ___ ft.

Back 177

T

Chest
Horizontal
4

Front 178

AUC 207 8.1
At the blue light phone, dial the __ digit Subway Control Center Number on the inside door cover.

If unable to make contact, release button to terminate call, then depress button and dial?

Back 178

4
One of the TWO alternate numbers

T or F. If the Desk Superintendent does not receive an imm call power will imm be restored on ALL tracks.

Hint 178

T

Front 179

AUC 207 8.1
Whenever a power removal box or telephone is OOS it will be covered with a ___ bag with ___ lettering and it will state "_____."

Back 179

White
Red
"Out of Service"

If a memb encounters an OOS power box, what is done to shut power in an emerg?

Hint 179

Use the telephone to contact Rail Control Center to request power removal (identify yourself, state reason, and REMAIN ON PHONE until you receive CONFIRMATION power removed.)

Front 180

AUC 207 8.1.1 B
If the token booth phone is on a diff exchange than the blue light phone you have to replace the ___ digit exchange with the ___ access code BEFORE dialing the 4 digit number.
T or F. The access codes are always listed inside the blue light telephone box.

Back 180

3
2
F. Usually

Front 181

AUC 207 8.1.1 C
At a subway oper where the Ladd off did not obtain token booth numb. This off uses blue light phone to contact Desk Supt who relays blue light phone numb to disp, who relays it to the chief. The chief can use _____ to call the blue light phone.

Back 181

Token booth phone (which is a CONVENTIONAL telephone)

How do you grab this phone?

Can the cell phone be used to call the blue light phone?

Hint 181

Request clerk to pass it through the token booth window

Yes, can call FROM THE STREET, but the token booth phone is the preferred method

Front 182

AUC 207 8.1.1 C, 8.2
IF token booth is within 50 yards of stairs to street the LCC will contact the train disp through the token booth clerk and relay any addl info to the OFF & CHIEF. He will verify officer has token booth numb. The LCC will relay to the chief the ___ digit blue light phone numb the officer is calling from and a report on conds.

Back 182

7

Contact shoes are on ___ side(s) of cars.

T or F. If any contact shoe is on the third rail, ALL shoes of the train will be energized.

Hint 182

Both
F. All shoes of the CAR will be energized

Front 183

AUC 207 8.3, 8.4
T or F. When using a cut-out, FFs are REQD to use the reduced-profile maneuver.
T or F. The "main prob" with these areas of refuge is that track gangs sometimes use these spaces to store tools & eqpt.

Back 183

T
T

The controls to open train car doors in an EMERG mode are located on the bulkhead near _____. Depress red handle and slide the door into the pocket. On OLDER subway cars lift the plastic seat _____ (where?), pull handle ___ (how?), and slide door into pocket.

Hint 183

Doors
Closest to the door
Up

Front 184

AUC 207 8.5.1-8.5.6
Dry chem extgs at power rem boxes, are found along the "right of way," appx ____ apart.
Gate valves with FD threads are located at appx ____ intervals. The stdps are eqpd with ___ hose and ____ stream nozzles.

Back 184

600ft
200ft
1 1/2"
Adjustable fog AND straight stream nozzles

T or F. ALL under river tubes of NYC transit have WET stdp systems.
T or F. ALL of these under river tubes have Siamese connections that are located on each end of the tube.

Hint 184

T
T

T or F. Water supplies for wet systems are city main connected at each end and protected from freezing.

Front 185

AUC 207 8.8, 8.9
Subway emerg exits are located on _____ and in _____ near the river.
In tunnels they are identified by _____ or _____.

Back 185

Sidewalks
Vent towers NEAR the river

Prism shaped sign
Cluster of 5 white lights

T or F. ALL units are issued Subway Emerg Exit Keys.

Hint 185

T

Front 186

AUC 207 8.10-8.12
Gratings cover vents for subway tunnels and are usually found on/in ______. If smoke is showing at the grating AND there is a light smoke cond in the station this is usually an indication that fire is where?

Back 186

Sidewalks
In setback in the tunnel DIRECTLY under the grating

T or F. If a memb has a foot in the switching station (moving track) serious inj may result unless power is off.

Hint 186

F. Serious inj may result EVEN IF power is off.

T or F. Batteries in subway cars for emerg lighting give off hydrogen gas which is highly explosive.

T or F. ALL elec components under the car shall be considered an extension of the third rail and charged.

Front 187

AUC 207 9.2
Plans to meet local situations involving subways should be developed under ____ and reviewed by _____.

Back 187

Batt Comms
Div Comms

T or F. Batt Comms and Div Comms are to schedule training sessions and assure an interchange of info among their units of all peculiarities and conds at transit property in their areas of response.

Hint 187

T

Front 188

AUC 207 9.3.3
Each unit shall prepare an exact list of emerg exit locs within their ______. This list shall be securely fastened to _______, issued to all units. Also ____ and _____ the pages in the emerg exit booklet where these locs are found.

Back 188

1st alarm resp district
Subway emerg exit booklets
Highlight
Tab

Front 189

AUC 207 10.1
What should the IC do anytime there is a prob with power removal or lack of compliance/coop/assistance, during ops/drills/insps, etc (or at any time they feel it is warranted) (2 things?)

Back 189

Call PTSU
Followed by a report through C of C

Front 190

AUC 207 Add 1
In the case of "emerg mass evac" of trains, _____ will be in command of evac. ______ will coord overall OPS of participating agencies.

Back 190

FDNY
NYPD

Front 191

AUC 207 Add 3 1.1-1.3
T or F. There are color coded globes on ALL light posts at subway street entrances.

A red globe indicates there ____ be a clerk and stairway ___ be closed at some point during a 24 hr day.
A green globe indicates there ____ be a clerk and the entrance?

Back 191

T
May
Will
May (if no clerk access WILL be via ___ or ___.)
Is open 24 hrs a day

Hint 191

HEET
Gate

When nec to replace globes a new globe WILL be split-type design. ____ half will be colored (red or green) and ____ half will be clear (luminescence.)

Front 192

AUC 207 Add 3 2.2
At ALL subway stations within NYCT, a map with a list of a rooms, emerg exits, stairways, & token booths (REST) will be in a see-through protective folder, readily avail at ____ token booth at EVERY station.
T or F. Chief and Co Offs must insure it is promptly returned prior to leaving the scene.

Back 192

Full-time (*hint: RESTfull)
T

Any UNIT not finding this folder readily avail at the FULL-TIME token booth shall do what IMM upon return to qtrs?

Hint 192

Call PTSU

Front 193

AUC 207 Add 3 3.1, 3.3

T or F. The Metrocard may be used for fires, emergs, & insps.

Back 193

F. Used ONLY for fires & emergs

T or F. The officer is resp for ensuring Metrocard is placed on spare rig and then on returned reg rig but the Co Comm is resp for ensuring Metrocard is placed on a NEW rig when issued.

Hint 193

T

Front 194

AUC 207 Add 3 3.6.2-3.6.4
The Metrocard is to be used for access under which two conds?

Back 194

1. Subway station unattended
2. Token booth clerk is unable to assist in a timely fashion

When the Metrocard is lost, stolen or damaged what does the officer do (3 things)?

Hint 194

Imm CALL PTSU (giving particulars & ID numb of card to ensure deactivated)

File a POLICE REPORT (with ID numb) & fwd it (with police report numb) to PTSU requesting replacement (not issued until all reports recd)

Complete a LOST PROPERTY REPORT (with ID numb)

Front 195

AUC 207 Add 3 4
T or F. ALL stations within NYCT have at least ONE entr staffed full-time by an Agent (Token Booth.)

Back 195

T

Due to HEETs, a numb of stations prev opened part-time are now open full-time (green globe.) At these locations a 1620 lock (designated with ____ or ____) is installed on the gate adj to the HEET in the fare area.

Hint 195

Red cylinder
Red faceplate

Any unit that finds a gate at one of these entrances without a 1620 shall do what?

Front 196

AUC 353 3.2 a

T or F. For chem suicides your sense of smell becomes desensitized rapidly and should not be relied upon to measure the presence of chemicals

Back 196

T

Front 197

AUC 353 4, 4.1
For chem suicide transmit ____.
T or F. Stretch a dry line.

Back 197

10-80-1
F. Charged line


The line shall have a ___ nozzle.
T or F. The line is primarily used to disperse vapors.

Hint 197

Fog
F. Primarily used for DECON (and can also be used for vapor dispersal and fire suppression.)

Ventilate vehicle/occ ____ entering and avoid disturbing the container (generally found in a bucket) as it may increase chem mixing and poisonous gas emissions.

Front 198

AUC 353 4.1
T or F. For chem suicide incidents, remove the patient from the hazardous environment and check for responsiveness.
T or F. If unresponsive and assessment meets FDNY criteria for presumed death (LORD,) handle the body as part of the crime scene investg.

Back 198

T
T

T or F. If responsive, provide patient care. Remove clothing and flush with COPIOUS amounts of water as part of emerg decon BEFORE transport.

Hint 198

T

T or F. When avail, use meters to monitor oxygen levels, flamm vapor concentrations, and presence of hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide, or other chems.

Front 199

AUC 353 5.4
T or F. For chem suicide incidents realize that product identification is part of patient care and should be relayed to the receiving hospital. This can be accomplished by reading product labels.

Back 199

T

If labels are absent or unreadable, it will req sampling of precursors and final product identification by _____ (who?)

Hint 199

A Haz-Mat Technician

Front 200

AUC 353 Appx
What do the following smell like?
Poly Sulfides
Formica Acid
Cyanide Salts
Aluminum Phosphide
Cylinder of Inert Gas

Back 200

Poly Sulfides: Rotten Eggs (Polly lays eggs)
Formic Acid: Odorless (Formica doesn't smell)
Cyanide Salts: Bitter almond like (Bath salts are bitter)
Aluminum Phosphide: Fish or Garlic like odor (Both are covered in aluminum & put in the fridge)
Cylinder of Inert Gas: Odorless (Inert = Odorless)

Front 201

AUC 354 1.1, 2.1
Repair work on the "Gas Transm" System is considered high haz due to the high press gas which can range btw ___ - ____ psig in which three boroughs?

Back 201

245-350 psig
Manhattan, Queens, Bronx

Con Ed will notf disp when repair work is to be performed. Upon this notf disp will assign an admin assgt to the NEAREST ___ and ___ to the incident. How will these units resp?

Hint 201

Batt
Eng OR Ladd
Non-emerg mode

Front 202

AUC 354 2.2
After receiving an admin assgt to resp to site where Con Ed is repairing a Gas Transm System, the BC shall notf ____ and ____ of the LOCATION and RELEVANT ASPECTS.
T or F. If deemed nec the BC shall schedule units for addl familiarization drills.

Back 202

DC
1st alarm companies
T

Front 203

AUC 207 Add 4 1
T or F. As an alternative to saying "NB" or "SB," the FDNY can use the train's DESTINATION as a point of reference when giving train's direction of travel (ie: Manhattan bound or Brooklyn bound.)

Back 203

T

Front 204

AUC 207 Add 4 2
Track identification signs are installed on columns of the Manhattan Bridge at ____ intervals and the bottom of the sign is ____ above the roadway.

Back 204

400 ft
8 ft

T or F. There are four sets of track on BOTH sides of the auto roadway on the Manhattan Bridge.

All subway/bridge/emerg exit signs have a red REFLECTIVE background with white lettering except ____ which just has a red background with white lettering.

Hint 204

F. TWO sets

The track ID signs just have a red background that's not reflective

Front 205

AUC 207 Add 4
The following indicates NORMAL direction of traffic for trains on the MANHATTAN BRIDGE ONLY:
NB indicates trains traveling into ______ from ______.
SB indicates trains traveling into ______ from ______.

Back 205

Manhattan
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Manhattan

Front 206

AUC 207 Add 5
The subway emerg exit sign is prism shaped, with white lettering on a red refl background, is ___ high, and includes ____ number.
T or F. It is reflective and can be read easily from EITHER direction of approach.

Back 206

32"
Emerg Exit Numb
T

Fluorescent lighting is being installed in ALL ______ and at _____, adjacent to the emerg exit sign.

Hint 206

Emerg exit stairwells
Track level

Front 207

AUC 207 Add 6
NYCTA is currently replacing padlocks with locks that req a special key which CANNOT be duplicates.
T or F. Each key has a serial number.
T or F. Each key is assigned to a specific transit worker.
T or F. FD units will also be issued these keys.

Back 207

T
T
F. FD units will NOT be issued these keys.

If it is nec to gain access to a secure area, a key may be obtained from?

Hint 207

Clerk at the token booth

*standard forcible entry shall be utilized as nec

Front 208

AUC 207 Add 7
2.1-2.2.1
The decision to use a light train is to be made only by ____ based on ____.

Back 208

Chief in Charge
Size-up

T or F. If poss, the chief in charge must assure a communications link with the unit on the light train before authorizing its use.

Hint 208

F. Not "if poss." If a comms link cannot be established the light train is NOT to be used.

The primary means of comm aboard the light train shall be via?

Front 209

AUC 207 Add 7 2.2.1 A, B
T or F. Aboard the light train, the FD unit relays messages to the train operator, who will relay the message to the TA Comm Center.

Back 209

F. FD units have DIRECT USE of the train OPERATOR'S radio.
What is the ONLY "reliable" means of comm for the FD unit on the train?
T or F. The train OPERATOR'S radio is removable.

Hint 209

Train OPERATOR'S radio
T. (Will operate from ANY train OPERATOR'S compartment in ANY car.)

T or F. The train CONDUCTOR is eqpd with a "hand-held" radio with similar capabilities.

Front 210

AUC 207 Add 7 2.3-2.6
T or F. Units shall not enter the track area from the light train unless power has been removed.
If nec to disembark the light train, a HT eqpd memb shall be assigned where?
A light train shall only travel past the next station when?

Back 210

T
Assgd to remain with the train operator
Permission from the Chief in Charge

Progress reports from the light train shall be transmitted ASAP, but at least once every _____.

Hint 210

15 min

Front 211

AUC 207 Add 7 2.8-2.10
T or F. When the Chief in charge orders the light train provisions SHALL be made to assure suff stand-by or relief personnel.

The Chief in charge may request a light train how?

Back 211

T

Via disp

If the Chief in charge opts to board the light train what must be done?

Hint 211

Another Chief shall be special called to coord ops

Front 212

AUC 207 Add 8 2.1-2.2
There are Appx ___ fan plants throughout the transit system with each plant having btw ___ and ___ fans. Most have ___ fan(s) and under river tubes have ____.

Back 212

200
1 and 4
1
Up to 4

T or F. Fans are located at one end of all under river tubes except the Lenox-White Plains tube.

Hint 212

F. At BOTH ends of all
(Lenox-White Plains tube of the Broadway IRT line has NO fans on EITHER side.)

Front 213

AUC 207 Add 8 2.3-2.5
T or F. Fans are universally distributed and every station has an associated fan plant.

Indv fans have an air movement capacity of btw ____ and ____ CFM.

Back 213

F. Not universally distributed. NOT every station has an associated fan plant.

50,000 and 300,000

Each fan "plant" has a ___ digit ID numb. ID's and locs have been entered into CIDS.

Hint 213

4

Front 214

AUC 207 Add 8 2.6, 4.8
Most transit system fans operate in ____ mode and a small number in ____ mode.
On some ____ (older/newer?) type fans the direction of air flow can be changed by moving dampers.
Which fans are reversible (2 types)?

Back 214

Exhaust
Supply (hint: Small number Supply)
Older

Under-river tube fans
Replacement fans

Front 215

AUC 207 Add 8 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.4
T or F. The TA will activate fans prior to FD arrival if in their judgement such activation will provide relief to passengers.
T or F. If activated prior to FD arrival, the TA will notf the IC via the disp of the "loc" of fans & "mode" they are operating in.

Back 215

T
T

T or F. The IC shall order fan activation only after he/she has assessed the need for it based on size-up via radio or on site.

Hint 215

F. Via ON-SITE size-up

T or F. The IC shall notf ALL FDNY units on scene of any fan activation or shutdown and units shall notf the IC of any adverse conds.

Front 216

AUC 207 Add 8 5.2, 5.5
T or F. Power shall be ordered off when contemplating removing train passengers via a benchwall.
T or F. In a "smoke cond" the track bed may be more comfortable than the benchwall (catwalk) since may be below smoke level. However, BOTH are accepted avenues of evac.

Back 216

T (when contemplating removal to track or benchwall power shall be ordered off and all efforts to prevent panic & keep people off tracks until this is accomplished)
T

Front 217

AUC 207 Add 8 5.3-5.4
T or F. Fans of under river tubes are reversible and are located at both ends of the tube. The IC may activate fans at one end only or at both ends.

Back 217

T

The evac of passengers should take place away from any fan operating in ____ mode.

Hint 217

Exhaust

Front 218

AUC 207 Add 8 6.2-6.3
At major incidents the potential exists to have an IC at both ends of the tube. _____ shall be contacted to determine if simultaneous ops are taking place at the other end.

Back 218

Disp (borough)

T or F. If simultaneous ops are taking place at a major incident, a decision must be made EARLY in the operation as to which borough will control the incident and consideration should be given to having all units operate on the SAME borough frequency.

Hint 218

T

T or F. A CP must be established at both ends.

Front 219

AUC 207 Add 9 2.1, 2.2, 2.6
Catenary wires are Appx _____ volts AC.
The pantograph is a carriage assembly mounted above a _____ that can be raised & lowered to make elec contact with a catenary line.
T or F. The voltage detecting device detects if the catenary conductor is energized or de-energized, detecting residual static current.

Back 219

12,000
Locomotive
F. It detects if energized or de-energized. It will determine if a power source has been disconnected but will NOT detect residual static current.

Front 220

AUC 207 Add 9 2.8
480 Stdby Power is supplied to a standing train via a cable supplying ___ volts __ (AC/DC?) to operate refrigeration, lighting, AC, etc btw runs. It is a heavy ____ (color?) cable running ____ (above/below?) the platform btw tracks to the train in Penn Station.

Back 220

480
AC (*hint..provide "A" stdby)
black
below

T or F. This power is independent of the catenary wires and 3rd rail.
T or F. The IC should use specific terminology requesting each source of power removed.
T or F. This power cable may present a tripping and/or entanglement hazard.

Hint 220

T
T
T

Front 221

AUC 207 Add 9 3.1-3.2.3
The application of water shall only be considered when what type(s) of power are removed?
Can water be applied before residual static is removed?

Back 221

3rd rail, Catenary wires, 480 Stdby power
Yes...realize there is still the possibility that residual static elec is present in Cat wires, pantograph, and elec components of train

A ____ nozzle in the ____ position SHALL be used avoiding contact with ____ and ____.

Hint 221

Fog
Fog
Overhead elec wires
Pantograph connection

If conds warrant, this stream can be operated from the ADJ PLATFORM directing water at ______, controlling fire and/or cooling diesel tank.

____ bursts shall be utilized to avoid accumulations of water pooling.

Front 222

AUC 207 Add 9 3.2.4
NFPA reqs a min distance of ___ observed for 10,000 volts to 30,000 volts when using water. FDNY units shall maint a min distance of ___ to Cat wires.

Back 222

4ft (N-F-P-A)
10ft

Front 223

AUC 207 Add 9 4.1-4.4
Penn Station Ops

The IC shall establish an ICP at ______ entrance to Penn Station.
A _____ will resp to PSCC to assist in communicating vital info to and from the CP.

Back 223

Taxi Tamp Entrance
BC

T or F. Railroad Transp Sups will resp to CP and remain there for the duration to assist the IC. If one is not stationed there the IC must still implement procedures using fog streams prior to grounding.

Hint 223

F. The IC may choose NOT to implement procedures and can wait for the railroad to place grounds PRIOR to using any fog or water

T or F. Any decision to move the train involved into the station, evac passengers, utilize rescue train, or dispatch a diesel locomotive shall be made by the IC after consultation with railroad supervisors if poss.

Front 224

AUC 207 Add 9 5.1, 5.2
T or F. For ops at Penn Station, the IC must order 3rd rail power, Cat line power, 480 stdby power, and stopping of all train movement via disp, specifying EACH source so not one is overlooked.

Back 224

T

Each must be requested verbatim how?
3rd rail
Cat line
480 Stdby
Train mvmnt

Hint 224

Request Third Rail - DC Power Removal
Request Catenary - AC Power Removal
Request 480 Volt Standby Power Removal
Request All Train Movement Stopped

*for all, specify affected tracks

Front 225

AUC 207 Add 9 5.6, 5.8
T or F. Until the IC has confirmation that power removed from 3rd rail, Cat wires, and 480 Stdby power and all train movement halted, membs may not oper on track level under any circumstances.

Back 225

F. Unless there is imminent peril to life

T or F. Unless an emerg situation arises and conds permit, the IC should wait for confirmation of power removal before requesting power-off on addl tracks or tunnels.

Hint 225

T

Front 226

AUC 207 Add 9 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
T or F. Hose streams should not be directed over the top of a train where pantograph or Cat elec wires are located.

T or F. Metal ladders are not to be used when operating in the vicinity of Cat wires.

Back 226

T
F. The IC must take dangers of Cat wires into consideration before allowing metal ladds to be used.

T or F. Units using hand-held fog nozzles should take advantage of the reach of streams and observe a min distance to Cat wires of 10 ft at all times.

Hint 226

F. Until grounds are placed by the railroad

Front 227

AUC 207 Add 9A 4.1, 5.1
T or F. All responding railroad personnel at Penn Station CP are reqd to sign log (on wall adj to int door leading from CP to terminal.) Personnel not imm needed by IC shall wait outside until needed or released, at the discretion of the IC.

Back 227

T

When conds permit or prior to leaving the scene the IC shall review the CP log and make note of any reqd railroad personnel that failed to resp. Upon return to qtrs, what 2 things are done?

Hint 227

1. Promptly CALL PTSU
2. REPORT via c of c (advising of personnel that failed to resp or any other prob)

Front 228

AUC 207 Add 10 1
Amtrak and NJT trans oper on a _____ volt, ___-cycle (Hz) catenary power in the NY Tunnel System (power from 3 Amtrak substations: Hackensack, NJ, Penn Station mezz level, Sunnyside Yard, Queens.)
T or F. 3rd rail power is also avail in these tunnels.

Back 228

12,000
25
T

Each tunnel catenary "power section" is normally powered by a SINGLE 12KV feeder cable connected at EACH END of the section. This enables each tunnel power section to be de-energized by opening just _____ circuit breaker(s).

Hint 228

Two (one at each end)

Amtrak has also installed "motor operated" switches on the ____ side of each tunnel catenary feeder circuit breaker at Hackensack & Penn.
T or F. The FDNY may rely solely on these grounding switches.

Front 229

AUC 207 Add 10 2
T or F. There are 2 phases of Amtrak's ground procedure that the FDNY recognizes:
Phase 1: motor ground switches used, visual confirmation of these switches, and ground sticks applied to the LINE side of these switches.
Phase 2: visual confirmation of closed ground switches closed on the circuit(s) requested at the portal (if visual confirm can't be obtained, test), apply ground sticks to LINE side of ground switches as directed by Amtrak Power Director

Back 229

T

T or F. Once conds permit & atmosphere is no longer considered IDLH, Power Dir will have Class A employees apply ground sticks on affected line as close to incident as poss.

Hint 229

T

Front 230

PAID 12-67 1.3, 1.4, 1.6
Can a memb work EDE when:
ML
LD
Limited Service
6th grade FF

Back 230

No
Yes...if approved by FC/designee
Yes...if approved by FC/designee
Yes...but NOT while in proby school

Front 231

PAID 12-67 1.8.8, 1.9.1, 1.10, 2.3
T or F. EDE: Memb may not drive a vehicle requiring FD permit unless approval by FC/designee.

T or F. Membs serving with volunteer fire depts must submit Form BP-150 in triplicate to commanding officer, just like for EDE.

Back 231

F. Cannot do this in any case (most other possible conflicts of interest can be approved by FC/designee)
T

Any memb whose EDE has been identified by the Dept as constituting a potential conflict of interest shall be directed by Bur of Personnel Resources to apply for a conflicts of interest waiver. Such waiver application shall be submitted to the Dept within ____ of such notice.

Hint 231

30 days

Front 232

PAID 12-67 2.6, 2.9
All membs granted permission for EDE are reqd to be recorded in _____ and ____.

Approved applications for EDE will be issued for a period not exceeding ____. Applications for renewal must be submitted AT LEAST ___ prior to expiration (memb's responsibility...no notice of expiration will be sent.)

Back 232

ORJ
UFS (in a separate file)

2 years
1 month

Front 233

PAID 12-67 3.1.4, 3.3.1
T or F. Memb's can only perform EDE while on SMLP with permission from FC/designee.

Back 233

F. EDE is automatically revoked when on SMLP

T or F. Application for EDE will not be approved while memb is subject of an open disciplinary case INVOLVING EDE.

Hint 233

T

Front 234

PAID 12-67 4.2, 4.3
Illness or injury sustained in EDE or while serving volunteer fire dept must be IMM reported to ____ and _____ via letterhead.

Back 234

Bur of Personnel
Medical Officer

T or F. Membs covered by or filing for assistance under workmen's compensation or disability laws as a result of inj or illness sustained in EDE MUST make a statement to this effect in the report.

Hint 234

T

Front 235

PAID 12-67 5.2
T or F. All membs must, prior to engaging in EDE with any other city or govt agency, submit BP-150 in triplicate.

Back 235

F. Must submit DP-1021 in quadruplicate to Bur of Personnel (BP-150 is for reg EDE)

Front 236

PAID 1-72 2.1, 2.2
A school attendance variance shall be forwarded in duplicate to____ within ____ after REGISTRATION for each memb. After determination is made the duplicate will be fwdd to _____ where appr records are maintained.

Back 236

Bur of Pers
3 days
Div

Front 237

PAID 1-72 3.1
____ is the primary means for getting off for school attendance.

Back 237

Mx

A mx may be made btw membs assgd to the same ____.

Part tour mxs are to be min ___ and max ___. If the coop desires, reimb of several part tours may be accumulated to be reimbursed as a complete tour but no more than ONE ____ tour may be accumulated.

Hint 237

Div
1 hr
6 hrs
15 hr

T or F. The coop must be the same memb.
T or F. All part your mxs shall begin or end at 0900 hrs or 1800 hrs.

Front 238

PAID 1-72 3.2
If a mx is unavailable for a memb to be off for school att, what 3 options can be used?

Back 238

1. Comp time (Memorial Day or Vets Day)
2. 15 hr adjusted tour
3. Any other comp time due

*hint: C 15 Other

A min of ___ hr(s) off shall be utilized under this provision.

Hint 238

1 hr

Front 239

PAID 1-72 3.3, 3.4.3, 3.4.4
Application for time off, including excusal time (in dupe), due to school att for membs below BC shall be on Form BP-52 and fwdd to ___.
Excusal time must be submitted and approved at least ____ before the effected tour.

Back 239

Batt
2 days

Applications by BCs and DCs shall be fwdd to _____.
Complete records shall be maintd at the ____ for all affected membs.

Hint 239

OAD, Bur of Ops
Div

T or F. A leave request which combines time owed memb plus excusal time is permitted.

Front 240

PAID 1-72 3.4
Whenever a memb is unable to make a mx or use time owed for school att, may be permitted EXCUSAL TIME up to a max of ___ hrs total.

Back 240

36 hrs

T or F. Membs MUST use time owed prior to requesting excusal time.

Excusal time requests can be submitted for a 9X6 tour and night students can request partial tours of a min of ___ and max of ___.

Hint 240

T
1 hr
6 hrs

Front 241

PAID 1-72 3.4.2
T or F. Membs that used excusal time for school att shall repay it ASAP at their convenience. There are no time limits for repayment as long as a memb is enrolled.

Back 241

T

When a memb owes ___ hrs of excusal time for ___ days or more, no further excusal time will be granted. The memb then becomes subject to assignment for post coverage or staffing situations below MLA.

Hint 241

36 hrs

30

T or F. A memb who graduates or does not re-register shall be ordered to repay owed excusal time.

Front 242

PAID 1-72 3.4.5, 3.4.6
A memb desiring to repay excusal time off for school att shall verbally notf off at roll call at least ____ prior to requested repayment time period. Off shall notf ___ who can approve or disapprove after reviewing projected manpower.

Back 242

72 hrs
Batt

T or F. This memb shall be given first priority in meeting the min level requirements of the Batt and requests shall be approved if manning is below MLA.

Hint 242

T

T or F. Membs must repay excusal time by working the same numb of hrs excused and time owed memb may be credited twds repayment of excusal time.

Front 243

PAID 1-72 3.5, 3.7, 3.9
T or F. Membs accepting regularly offered OT cannot credit such time against excusal time owed for school att.

Back 243

T (and declined OT shall still be considered as "offered time" for purposes of equalization with other membs)

T or F. Records for school att var related procedures shall be kept in unit office and made readily avail for insp by superior officers.

Hint 243

T

T or F. No memb shall repay time (for school att var) for the purposes of accumulating such time as a bank for future leaves.

Front 244

PAID 1-72 3.11
Any memb who discontinues school for which a school att var has been granted shall forward a report within ____ days to ____ and previous var shall be automatically revoked.

Back 244

3 days
Bur of Personnel