Miscellaneous
Auc 268, ABCD = Immediate notification to BITS A- alcohol, arrest of member B- brawling w brothers C- confrontations (with civilians, other agencies ie PD or other govt agency) D- drugs, dangerous misuse of dept vehicle What would warrant a written notification to BITS?
-Follow up info regarding an arrest of a member -Incompetence -Preference of charges against a member -Misuse or misappropriation of the Department's time (don't confuse with IG!) -Misconduct by a Department employee not falling within the jurisdiction of the Inspector General
4 things that require 2 members to lift?
-PPV fans -Nolan rail car -Akron NYer -Round manhole covers can be removed my 2 ff's using manhole hooks -Satellite water system (can be carted by one member but easily transported with two)
Communications 14 add 1, The following information is to be included when Fire units transmit on EMS borough or citywide frequencies:
-The unit calling e.g. "Engine 3 to EMS" -address of the incident including cross streets (Do Not Use Box Number) -Relevant critical information -Chiefs should precede their identification with the term "Fire Battalion"
Communications 14, The IC will consult with the ranking on-scene police officer when activating the TAC "U" Channel for the following operations:
-Water rescue, both depts enter water -haz materials ops, nothe depts enter hazardous area -Any other joint operation where the IC and ranking on-scene police official feels it would be beneficial. *When the TAC "U" Channel is activated, all operating units shall remain on the Primary Tactical Channel unless specifically instructed to switch to another channel.
Tools 4, Operate portable generators for ____ minutes weekly. During this time, operate all lights for ___ minutes to test for proper working order of lights and generator under load. If lamps do not light while testing or using, check bulbs for tight connection.
15 min for generators 5 min for lights Done weekly *onboard rig generators: Onboard generators shall be checked weekly during Multi Unit Drill.
Communications 11, Depressing any button will illuminate both displays for approximately seconds.
20
This one is out there, the leak sealing kit in the airbags bulletin, One (1) air hose, orange in color, with a built-in ___ psi safety relief valve. This air hose should only be used for leak sealing.
22 psi!
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established a maximum safe working level for CO at?
35 parts per million (PPM) over an eight (8) hour period in the general work place.
Lt questions, A knowledgeable Captain would know that bowstring truss roofs may only support ___% of the load they were originally designed to hold. Is it 60 or 40?
40%
Tools 4, portable lights & generators, If a portable generator is used to power an exhaust fan, the ideal length of the electrical cord should be _______________. Electrical cords of longer lengths reduce the efficiency of the fan and may result in damage to the equipment being used. Distance is not a problem when powering small tools and lights.
50 feet or less
Lt questions, lad 3, When cutting floor boards using an axe, cut floor at a ____degree angle and on a bias
60 degree angle!
Lt questions, In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with the 1½" tip do not exceed more than ___ psi.
70 psi Code: 10-75 (100psi, 70psi, 50psi) When used in the portable ground base, the unit should not be operated at more than 800 gallons per minute with any type of straight stream or Fog Tip. In order to avoid operating at more than 800 gallons per minute with straight stream tips, the following pressures shall not be exceeded: 1¼" tip - not more than 100 psi 1½" tip - not more than 70 psi 2" tip - not more than 50 psi
Lt questions, Fans blowing fresh exterior air into a structure have shown to be ___% more efficient then negative pressure ventilation, which uses fans to pull smoke and contaminants from within a structure to the outside air.
75%
Communications 11, There are two types of alert tones; Impolite and Polite. The APX8000XE transmits One (1)-Impolite and Two (2)Polite Alerts. Approximately ___ seconds after the impolite transmission, the Polite Alert is sent.
8! Therefore, the Polite Alert may be more than 8 seconds after the Impolite Alert tone if other members are transmitting.
Places of worship, When the fire is located in a large open area of a place of worship or the reach of the stream is required to reach higher elevations, the initial lines will generally be 2-1/2 inch. Is this also true for a cellar fire?
For a cellar fire where operations will be in close quarters, mobility of operations are a prime consideration, therefore the interior hoselines stretched should generally be 1 ¾ ".
Communications 11, by hitting the 2 dot button on the front of the ht, the Rcnt button, we can view Recall Emergency Alert (EA) and Recent transmissions. The IDs of the last 15 received transmissions (Recent Calls List) can be viewed. What does an orange triangle signify?
Orange triangles are EA activated transmissions
Sb 7, the following shall not be categorized as minor injuries: Burns other than?, Chest pains, Sprains or strains WITH swelling or discoloration, Any injury resulting?, lastly Shortness of breath.
Other than 1st degree! Resulting in in fainting, blackout, or loss of memory!
Vacants, what is the most important concern during the size up process? Member safety Exposures Protection of life Structural stability
Protection of life
Communications 11, side buttons, the squelch button (color?) Depressing the squelch button momentarily opens the internal squelch of the radio for the duration of button actuation.
Purple!
Auc 268 what is ABCD? Is it a written or immediate notification to BITS?
That's an IMMEDIATE notification to bits... A- alcohol, arrest of member B- brawling w brothers C- confrontations (with civilians, other agencies ie PD or other govt agency) D- drugs, dangerous misuse of dept vehicle
Communications 11, now we covered what happens to the transmitting radio when a EAB is transmitted, what shows on the display of the RECEIVING radio? Main screen versus top screen? How long will this information hold in the display?
Top screen: Alternated "EA RCVD" & the alpha numeric ID of the transmitting radio in Orange/amber (ie LAD 99-ROOF) Main screen: Displays: EA RECEIVED LAD 99-ROOF This is how it will look, in orange/amber If it is an older model radio transmitting then it will show it as 7099003 8 seconds!
Cfr 5, The patient's age must be entered even if the date of birth is documented. True or false?
True!
Communications 14, add 1 ems, True or False, When the use of HT Channel 1 is impractical, EMS/Fire frequency (Channel 10) may be used at non-fire emergencies to facilitate communications. An example would be a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) where a Medical Branch communication plan is implemented.
True!
PD's True or False Any building with lightweight construction must be entered into the CIDS program.
True!
Places of worship, true or false, When evaluating the collapse potential and establishing collapse zones, the exposure 2 and 4 sides due to the bearing walls and the exposure side of the steeple or bell tower (front of the building) are the most dangerous areas during a fire.
True!
Tools 4, true or false, Waterproof connections are good for use in up to 3 feet of water when properly mated.
True!
Communications 14, true or false, UTAC repeater channels are intended for outside operations and cannot be relied upon for interior structural communications. When transmitting on a repeater channel, member must press and hold Push to Talk for ___ seconds before beginning to speak to allow the repeater to activate and not cut off the beginning of the message.
True! 2 seconds
Communications 14 add 4, UCALL/UTAC frequencies are programmed into Zone ___ of most FDNY field unit HT radios, all officers HT's, DARS radios, and some Chief Mobile radios on apparatus.
Zone B! UTAC channel 42D (Handie-Talkie Zone B- CH 10) is the primary UTAC channel for use in the NYC region. UCALL/UTAC are National UHF interoperable radio frequencies used by FDNY Incident Commanders to communicate with public safety agencies These channels operate using a repeater!
Cfr 3, Technical Services will distribute packets of bleach and one gallon bleach solution spray bottles. These packets will produce a mixture of one part bleach to ______ parts water. The CDC has determined that this is the appropriate mixture for disinfection. A stronger mixture has no advantage in killing viruses or bacteria. Using too strong a mixture will only deteriorate equipment and shorten its useful lifespan.
ninety-nine (99) Officers shall ensure that the solution is prepared daily and the old solution discarded.
Hi rise Office, where core construction techniques were used extensively is indicative of class E construction built when?
Built AFTER 1968
Cfr 5, If unable to obtain a male patient's name, ___________ shall be recorded....
"Unknown Male"
Communications 13, FDNY operations in buildings or infrastructure which are equipped with ARCS shall proceed in conjunction with FDNY issued radio communications equipment as follows: Officer will activate Building ARCS (1620 Key or ON/OFF switch) at the Fire Command Station, if so equipped. What next?
-designate member to staff the Incident Command Post to monitor the tactical and/or repeater channel/relay messages. -Officer will remain on Channel 1 or switch his/her HT to the Building duplex UHF radio repeater channel (Channel 11 / Channel 12), or acquire an in-house radio for the investigation team, as appropriate. -do functional test before leaving lobby -notify the Dispatcher for re-transmittal to all incoming units if the Building duplex UHF radio repeater system and Channel (11 or 12) have been activated or in-house radios are being used. *this procedure is the same for Other Infrastructure - Grand Central Terminal; Penn Station; PATH Station (WTC); PATH Jersey City Line WTC) EXCEPT THAT The HT relay (Channel 1-Primary Tactical) must still be established!
Lt questions, The following procedures are to be conducted upon arrival to a "Radiological Incident" -Confirm initial readings with a second meter -Determine the location of? -Verify that the situation involves a legitimate source, which has not been released from its container -Transmit?
-determine the location of the radioactive source -the appropriate 10-80 code
Lt questions, The Toyota RAV4 Electric Car can be identified by all of the following features, -An electric charge receptacle located on the _____ ______ fender. - The vehicle is a 4-door model with an "EV" decal on both sides and the rear of the vehicle. -Air intake vents on both ______ quarter panels. -The batteries are contained in one battery pack located under the vehicle passenger floor.
-the RIGHT FRONT fender -Air intake vents on both REAR quarter panels.
Communications 11, depressing the EAB button on the ht will do 5 things, what are they? THIS IS THE TRANSMITTING RADIO, MEMBER IS IN TROUBLE
1 hi viz light blinks out SOS 2 blinking RED light on the transmit/receive light 3 increase to 5 watts 4 main screen will show in orange stripe the word "emergency" 5 top screen illuminates orange/amber and alternates between "emergency" & members unit ID (The picture shows the company & position, ie L99 & roof)
Tb tools 34, Open the nozzle fully and apply a thin layer of agent evenly over the burning mass. Once control of the fire is established, the metal can be covered completely and safely from close range applying a heavy layer usually at least?
1" thick It is important that overhaul of the hazard is delayed until the fuel has cooled; this may take up to 30 minutes.
If an overdose is strongly suspected, and the patient's respiratory rate is less than 10/minute, administer intra- nasal (IN) Naloxone, how much for an adult vs pediatric? NEW MATERIAL HM18 Fentanyl operations
1. Mucosal Atomizer Device (MAD): ADULT patient: 1mg/ml in each nostril. Total of 2 mg/2ml. PEDIATRIC patient: 0.5 mg/0.5 ml in each nostril. Total of 1 mg/1 ml. 2. Narcan® Nasal Spray: 1. Adult AND Pediatric patients: 4 mg/0.1ml in ONE nostril. If, after 2- 3 minutes there is no or minimal response, repeat administration of 4mg/0.1ml with a second device into OTHER nostril. ** If after 5 minutes, the patient's respiratory rate is not greater than 10 breaths/minute, administer a repeat dose of naloxone, following the same procedure described in step "e".**
Lt questions, Charges must be prepared and forwarded with endorsements to the Bureau of Investigations and Trials within ____ after occurrence, unless delayed due to unusual circumstances.
10 days!
Tb tools 34, Optimum distance to start extinguishment is approximately ___ from the burning material which is well within the range of these extinguishers. Discharge time? Coverage?
10' Discharge time is 30 sec Coverage up to 3 square feet at a 1" thickness. Lith-X coverage will be reduced depending upon the thickness of the material. (Lith-X doesn't cling well to vertical surfaces so the entire thickness of the material has to be covered with the agent.)
Lt questions, "Flashover" is the transition in the development of a compartment fire when surfaces exposed to thermal radiation from fire gases in excess of ____ degrees Fahrenheit reach ignition temperature more or less simultaneously.
1100 degrees
CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, toxic gas. It is a flammable gas with an auto ignition temperature of?
1128 degrees with a lel/uel of 12.5 & 74% Xref with Natural Gas that is 1163 degrees and 5 & 15%
Communications 11, new radio, The Department has purchased the Motorola APX8000XE radio. Recent/Mayday Retention: Will hold the IDs of the last ___ transmissions.
15 Identification of transmitting members. i.e.: LAD 12-OV, ENG 3-NOZ 4 lines of text up to 14 characters per line.
Tb tools 31 spt, Amplifiers - increase the volume of verbal transmissions, but are not required to be used. Each amplifier has 2 cords; an ___" long cord with a _________ connector that attaches to the headset, and a ___" long cord has a _______ connector that attaches to the SPT system. A SPT wire reel consists of a ____' long wire wound around the reel inside a plastic case, with a 3 foot-long fixed wire coming out of the side of the reel.
8" , female connector attaches to headset. 42", male connector attaches to the spt system. 400' wire reel with a 3' wire coming out the side.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established that residential levels are not to exceed?
9 p.p.m. over an 8 hour average.
Lt questions, M2 cars of the New Haven line of Metro North are the only cars operated by Metro-North with transformers containing PCBs, The "A" car is a(n) ______ numbered car and the "B" car is a(n) _____ numbered car.
A is even B is odd The best way to identify M2 cars is the orange stripe on each side of the car and pantograph on the roof of the "A" car.
In HM7 deacon procedures, where is the safe are of refuge located? Hot, warm or cold zone?
All exposed people must be immediately removed from the area of the release to an area of safe refuge. This area of safe refuge is considered to be in the WARM ZONE, but is physically removed from any contamination and thus prevents any additional exposure to the released agent. The concept of the Mass Decontamination Procedure is to establish a "Gross Decontamination Corridor". Process the contaminated victims from the hot zone or area of safe refuge to the cold zone, where they can safely be released or transported to a medical facility for further care.
Communications 11, The APX8000XE HT will transmit 2 Polite Alerts to attempt to reach as many members as possible. All 3 Alerts will be transmitted, regardless if members are transmitting or receiving messages. The _________ Alert will go out first, followed by 2 ________ Alerts when the channel is clear.
All 3 Alerts will be transmitted, regardless if members are transmitting or receiving messages. The IMPOLITE Alert will go out first, followed by 2 POLITE Alerts when the channel is clear.
Communications 14 add 3 nymac, Two Vertex VX-800 Interoperable (I/O) HTs have been assigned to all?
Battalions, Divisions, and Staff Chiefs. The Vertex HT has 10 channels but only 8 are in use at this time.
Is a building that is exactly 800' tall considered a MEGA?
Any building OVER 800' considered MEGa Know for test day!!!
Lt questions, regarding the digital in-line pressure gauge, A fully charged battery will supply approximately____hours of continuous operation. After 3.5 hours of usage, the digital readout will slowly flash "LO batt". This is an indication that approximately ____ minutes of battery life remains. When 10 minutes of battery life remains, the digital readout will flash "LO batt" rapidly and the battery shall be swapped with the replacement in the carry case as soon as possible. This shall or shall not be done while water is flowing?
Approximately 5 hours. Approximately 90 minutes. This can be done when water is flowing! If a slowly flashing "LO batt" is displayed, the battery shall be swapped at the conclusion of the operation.
Auc 276 cims, CIMS states that the core competencies of the FDNY are: 1. Fire suppression 2. Pre-hospital emergency medical care 3. Search and rescue 4. Structural evacuation 5. CBRN/Haz-Mat Life Safety Operations and ______ ___________) 6. Arson investigation (________ and ________)
CBRN/Haz-Mat Life Safety Operations and mass decontamination! Arson investigation (cause and origin)
Lt questions, If any member is permitted to leave the premises during an investigation of a violation of the Department's alcohol/drug policy, the investigating officer shall document the reason for the release in a report to be sent to the _______________ via the chain of command.
Chief of Department
Auc 268, what is CCCMM? Every officer and employee shall have the affirmative obligation to report, directly and without delay, to the Inspector General any and all information concerning conduct involving CCCMM.
Corruption Criminal activity Conflicts of interest Misconduct & Mismanagement Every officer and employee shall have the affirmative obligation to report CCCMM to the IG. Who are we ratting on? -City agencies -City officers and employees -Persons or businesses dealing with the City
Lt questions, When requesting an ambulance, CFR-D Companies must provide certain information to the dispatcher for relay to EMD. What is CCC RAP?
Cups status, CPR in progress?, chief complaint Respiratory rate, Age, Pulse *if they have sex of patient as an option do not choose it!
Cfr 5, All levels of command shall access the computer injury reporting system (CIRS) _____ to provide any required review/recommendation. Daily or each tour?
Daily mutha****a!
Communications 11, Two encrypted channels have been provided in the Tactical Zone, what are they?
HT-9/TAC SEC (Tactical), and HT-10/CMD SEC (Command). These channels are Strapped (Encryption is always active). No further action is required to encrypt communications.
Regs 11, True or False, When members find articles of value, such articles shall be turned over to their immediate supervisory Officer, who in turn shall deliver them to the Officer in Command. Such articles shall be restored to the owner upon proper identification, delivered to the Police Department if owner is not available, or upon proper identification to an authorized representative of the owner. A receipt is not needed if PD is on scene.
False! In all cases a receipt shall be obtained.
Communications 14 add 2, tac u, True or False, Zone "A" channel 13 is designated as the TAC "U" Channel. This channel transmits at 2 watts.
False! It transmits at 5 watts
Lt questions, True or False, SCBA shall be worn at all CO investigations and emergencies.
False! Worn at all CO investigations, and USED at all CO Emergencies Haz-Mat 4 pages 4-5
Comm 12, true or false, post radio, due to radio frequency radiation hazard, a member shall not be within 3' of a transmitting radio.
False, it is 2' *think post radio is 2 words. Charged weekly for 8 hours whether used or not.
Lt questions, At an incident with a Satellite unit on scene, the designated Water Resource Officer shall establish handi-talkie communications with the Incident Commander of the fire through established communication lines. Priority would be through?
Field Communications Unit, if on the scene.
PD's In private dwellings using newer lightweight material what type of collapse can be as serious as roof collapse?
Floor collapse can be as serious a threat as a roof collapse. When fire extends from the building contents to the structure, early collapse can be expected. Any building with lightweight construction must be entered into the CIDS program. Xref w Dunn....floors are the worst
Dunn ch 2, what is a gravity load?
Gravity load is combo of a dead load & a live load.
Auc 268, Any allegation concerning thefts by employees during fire and emergency operations, inspectional activities or from quarters, requires immediate (as soon as fire or emergency operations permit) notification to the _______. This notification will be made by the ______ at the scene via cellular phone to the Fire Operations Center.
Inspector General Incident Commander
Dunn ch 2, what is a demising wall?
It is a PARTITION wall that extends from a floor slab to the slab above.
As per HM1 haz materials & alternate fuels, what are the safe distances to be from a Tractor trailer tank carrying LPG?
Keep everyone, not actually engaged in operations, at least 1000 feet from the front and rear of the tank and 500 feet from the sides.
Vacants, what is the order of priorities in vacant buildings? Select from the following: Extinguishment Confinement Life Exposures
Life, exposures, confinement, extinguishment *Proper size-up is most important for the officer in command. In execution of the fire attack plan, the same order of priorities apply as in fire fighting in occupied buildings, i.e., life, exposures, confinement and extinguishment.*
Communications 11, holding the home button for ____ seconds on the front of the Ht, will return to channel?
Long press for 2 seconds, returns to channel 1 on zone A Ht1, tac 1 in zone A/tactical Note: No matter what channel the channel selector is on, you return to Channel 1. If you wish to use a different channel, use channel selector knob
At what height is a building considered a Mega?
Mega High-Rise any building over 800' (MEGA) be included in the CIDS program. *** It is mandatory that every building that is designated as a Bowstring Truss (BWSTRG), CFR Hold (CFRH), Major Alteration (MJALT), Pre-Incident Guideline (PG), Rehabilitated (REHAB), or Mega High-Rise any building over 800' (MEGA) be included in the CIDS program.***
Vacants, what is the highest priority during the risk assessment process? Member safety Exposures Protection of life
Member safety
Sb 7, A minor injury does not require the member to be granted the remainder of the tour or be granted a medical leave. Small abrasions, First degree burns, Mild conjunctivitis, Minor contusions, Foreign body in eye already removed, Lacerations that do not requiring sutures. What about sprains & strains?
Minor sprains and strains WITH NO swelling or discoloration.
Can a satisfactory performance of a relief valve prevent a BLEVE?
NO, satisfactory performance of a relief valve CANNOTprevent a BLEVE.
Lt questions, True or False, To make a hole low in a side wall or partition, hold the hook like a javelin before making penetration. After an opening is made, the hook is then pushed down behind the lath and the lath is removed by pulling the handle.
Never quite remembered the word javelin in our books but here it is. This is a true statement.
Communications 14, Tactical and/or command needs at a fire or emergency, e.g. Car fire on Long Island Expressway just outside city border with units from FDNY and Nassau County on scene. Incident Commanders from each cooperating agency can communicate with one another using Ch.42D. -The IC or a designated member will adjust their radio channel to UTAC 42D at all Mutual Aid responses. Does the IC have to be a chief officer?
No! Can be a company Officer
When the regulator fails in the open position, airflow can be controlled by?
Opening the purge valve FULLY (counterclockwise right?) and then PARTIALLY closing the cylinder valve.
Communications 11, Whenever a member who has transmitted an EA depresses the PTT button, members receiving such a transmission will observe?
Orange band with Emergency call appearing on Main display with Unit and Position. Similar info will scroll across the top ht screen.
Circle of danger for power saw vs chainsaw? Who's allowed in the circle? Radius or diameter?
Power saw circle of danger is 20' RADIUS & 3 members allowed inside. Think: saw is 3 letters Chainsaw circle of danger is 10' RADIUS & 2 members allowed inside. Think: chainsaw is 2 syllables
Lt questions, The probationary firefighter training notebook is reviewed according to a specific schedule. The Probationary Firefighter reviews? The Officer on Duty reviews? The Company Commander? Chief Officers reviews?
Proby reviews weekly. Initial and date in blue or black ink. OOD reviews each tour the member works. Initial and date in red ink. Company commander reviews monthly. Initial and date in red ink. Chief reviews during company drill visits. Initial and date in red ink.
Lt questions, What unit carries extension hoses and other equipment that can be used to supplement the operation of the Con Ed vacuum truck?
SOC Compressor Unit, The SOC Compressor Unit must also respond to any incident where the vacuum truck is requested.
Lt questions, auc 360, Units are reminded that the danger zone should not be entered except to save life or authorized by the IC or?
Sector Chief The tape is red with black lettering and is carried in all Battalion and Division vehicles.
Communications 11, side buttons, Side Button 1: (Single Square) has two modes. They are? What does the double square do?
Single square: Short press (Momentary) - Illuminates both main and top displays for 20 seconds. Long Press (2 seconds) - Reverses orientation of top display. Double square: announces the Zone and Channel the radio is operating on and illuminates both displays. (There is also a channel annunciation button in the remote!)
Communications 11, Transmit/Receive LED: Illuminates red light when transmitting and amber when receiving. Solid red? Blinking Red (while transmitting)? Blinking Red (while not transmitting)? Solid Amber? Blinking Amber?
Solid red = HT is transmitting Blinking red =HT transmitting at low battery condition Blinking red = HT is in Emergency Mode. Solid amber =Receiving transmission. Blinking amber =HT is receiving a secured transmission.
Tb tools 34, The Lith-X extinguisher was specifically developed for use on Lithium fires (batteries), but will also be effective when used to extinguish magnesium. It does not cake or crust like MET-L-X but it does exclude oxygen and acts as a heat sink directing heat away from the metal, eventually extinguishing the fire. Which extinguisher is superior on very hot burning metal fires, or lithium?
The LITH-X extinguishers are superior on a very hot burning metal fire such as lithium. Lithium is commonly found in batteries. The LITH-X effectiveness on vertical surfaces is diminished. (The MET-L-X extinguisher is superior to the LITH-X extinguisher at adhering to hot vertical surfaces.)
Communications 14, If an emergency alert tone is activated, the IC shall follow the procedures set forth in Communications Manual Chapter 11. The IC shall inform the ranking on-scene police officer that an emergency alert tone has been activated. -The emergency alert tone is audible on both pd & fire radios?
The emergency alert tone is audible only on Fire Department handie-talkies and only on the channel in which the emergency alert has been activated.
Lt questions, Cfr, agency code for Fdny is?
Think patriots....0167
Communications 11 add 5, setting the clock/time of day, does it have to be set to military time? How many times a year do you have to change the clock?
Time must be set to 24 hour time. Time must be reset twice yearly for Daylight Saving Time or when returned from repair. Time of day is located in upper left-hand corner.
Communications 14 add 3, NYMAC, New York City Police Department, along with Nassau and Suffolk Counties, holds FCC station licenses for six radio channels designated as the New York Metro Advisory Committee (NYMAC) Interoperability (I/O) Channels. True or False, The channels are to be used strictly for Command & Control and not for tactical use.
True! FDNY Incident Commanders are able to communicate with representatives from the Police Department as well as representatives from other agencies throughout the Tri-state area when needed. NYMAC channels 1-3 have been designated as primary channels. NYMAC channels 4-6 have been designated as primary channels for Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Communications 11, true or False, The radio will return to the last channel that it was set to when it was powered off, no matter what position the channel selector knob is on. When transmitting what color dot on top of radio? Receiving?
True! Transmitting = Red Receiving = Amber There is also a light that will show on the ht remote that flashed red/amber
Communications 11, true or false, Upon receipt of spare radio, ensure proper ID has been placed in HT by transmitting from spare HT to another unit HT. The following channels MUST be checked for proper ID: HT-1/Tac 1, HT-2/CMD-1, and HT-9/Tac SEC.
True! When proper ID has been confirmed, take mark in Company Journal attesting to proper ID entered in HT. Forward defective radio, with battery, antenna and remote speaker mic to Division. Verify time of day clock is correct.
T or F, for a regulator failure in the open position, turn the purge valve counterclockwise (no air in facepiece)
True! In the open position & turn purge counterclockwise (this will give you air!)
Communications 11 add 3 encrypted channels, True or False, Encrypted Channels can ONLY be monitored on the portable EFAS (as of 05-01-2018)
True!!!
Tb tools 34 met & lith X extinguishers, true or false, The LITH-X handheld extinguisher can be identified by the label affixed to the extinguisher which states LITH-X. These extinguishers will not have a yellow identification label as found on the MET-L-X extinguishers
True, BUT IT DOES HAVE A YELLOW STAR!
Communications 11, new radio, An > indicates a direct/point to point channel. No symbol (blank) indicates a?
Trunked/Repeated Channel.
Communications 11 add 4, PLACING HTs IN/OUT OF SERVICE, notify administrative Division of the need for a spare radio. Advise the Division of the unit and position of the radio. Prepare an RT-2 with complete description of defect of radio as well as unit and position of the radio being placed OOS. What form do you complete for a radio with excessive damage?
Unusual occurrence report
Lt questions, it use to be 3 tools you can use to cut a windshield but now it is 4, what are they?
Windshield handsaw, Axe, Sawzall with WOOD cutting blade Beluga autoglass knife NEW TOOL!
Communications 11 add 6, In order to assist Chiefs and Aides with the ability to easily identify one portable radio from another, color coded tape has been applied to Chief's radios to differentiate all radios assigned to Battalions, Divisions and Staff Chiefs. Yellow? Red? Green?
Yellow = FAST Red = Dispatch Green = Auxiliary No tape - Chief and Aide Tactical radio
Tb tools 34, MET-L-X extinguisher may be used on class D (combustible metal) fires, it can be identified by the _______ label affixed to the extinguisher that says ___________________.
Yellow label that says MET-L-X for class D (or symbol) FIRES ONLY What about Lith X extinguishers? They have a a YELLOW star (from the picture)
Can a LPG cylinder BLEVE? Can a CNG cylinder BLEVE?
Yes, LPG cylinders can bleve because Propane is a liquefied gas stored in cylinders at a temperature above its boiling point and remains under pressure and in liquid form only so long as the container remains closed to the atmosphere. (One cubic foot of liquid will expand 270 times as a gas.) CNG cylinders are subject to failure, BUT NOT TO BLEVE's (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) because they do not contain liquid.
Communications 11, CHANGING SPARE RADIO ID (using the DIF digital ID formatter) Care must be taken to ensure proper 7 digit ID is entered on all 4 channels (__, ___, ___, & ___). Use ID chart below to ensure proper ID is programmed.
channels (1, 2, 9, and 14).
Lt questions, FDNY units should inspect all spare cylinders (depots, High-Rise Units, company and reserve apparatus) for FULL pressure (4500psi) when?
weekly on Mondays