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What does the acronym S.O.P. stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
What does the acronym S.O.P. stand for in the context of hazardous materials?
- Safety Operating Procedure
- Sequential Operating Procedure
- Systematic Operational Procedure
- Standard Operating Procedure (correct)
List the classes of hazardous materials according to the mnemonic 'Every Good Lieutenant's S.O.P.Requires Correcting Members.'
List the classes of hazardous materials according to the mnemonic 'Every Good Lieutenant's S.O.P.Requires Correcting Members.'
Explosives, Compressed Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizers, Poisons, Radioactive Material, Corrosives, Misc Dangerous Goods.
What does 'WELTS' refer to in Modified Response Group 1?
What does 'WELTS' refer to in Modified Response Group 1?
- Lock-in (correct)
- Salvage Truck (correct)
- Emergency Response Situations
- Water Leak (correct)
What do the letters stand for in the mnemonic 'SLUDGEM' related to nerve agents?
What do the letters stand for in the mnemonic 'SLUDGEM' related to nerve agents?
What are the steps in the fire pump sequence as per the mnemonic 'KC PUSH LEVER'?
What are the steps in the fire pump sequence as per the mnemonic 'KC PUSH LEVER'?
In the context of HVAC non-circulating mode, what does 'OCO' stand for?
In the context of HVAC non-circulating mode, what does 'OCO' stand for?
What is the purpose of the 'EHAB' mnemonic?
What is the purpose of the 'EHAB' mnemonic?
What does the acronym 'FEM SLAM' refer to in FDNY core competencies?
What does the acronym 'FEM SLAM' refer to in FDNY core competencies?
Match the following incidents that need Unified Command with their descriptions:
Match the following incidents that need Unified Command with their descriptions:
What is indicated by the mnemonic '2x10=20 Is Very Simple Math' in relation to gas emergencies?
What is indicated by the mnemonic '2x10=20 Is Very Simple Math' in relation to gas emergencies?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Classes
- Mnemonic: "Every Good Lieutenant's S.O.P.Requires Correcting Members"
- Classes include:
- Explosives
- Compressed Gases
- Flammable Liquids
- Flammable Solids
- Oxidizers
- Poisons
- Radioactive Material
- Corrosives
- Misc Dangerous Goods
Modified Response Group 1
- Mnemonic: "WELTS"
- Defined as a Single Unit Response:
- W - Water Leak
- E - ERS No Contact (2300-0800)
- L - Lock-in (No Food on Stove)
- T - Trees Down (No Wires/Buildings/Cars Affected)
- S - Salvage Truck
Modified Response Group 2
- Mnemonic: "JJEB SOME 3"
- Concerns Single or Multi Unit Responses:
- J - Class J (0700-1900 Engine or Ladder response)
- J - Class J (1900-0700 1st due units in emergency mode)
- E - Class E (Engine or Ladder)
- B - BARS (1st Engine ONLY emergency mode)
- S - Sprinkler Activation
- O - Odors (Gas, fumes, other than smoke)
- M - Manhole Emergencies
- E - Electrical Emergencies
- 3 - Class 3 Alarms (Automatic, valve, manual)
Signs of Exposure to Nerve Agents
- Mnemonic: "SLUDGEM"
- Symptoms include:
- S - Salivation
- L - Lacrimation
- U - Urination
- D - Defecation
- G - GI Distress
- E - Emesis (vomiting)
- M - Muscle Twitching/Miosis (pupil contraction)
Substance Policy: Drugs/Alcohol
- Mnemonic: "PROBBE"
- Key procedures:
- Prohibit on and off duty members from leaving the premises without permission of investigating officer.
- Immediately relieve on duty members from duty.
- Put affected unit Out Of Service (OOS).
- Notify administration and Battalion Chief.
- Entry required in company journal.
Fire Pumps Sequence
- Mnemonic: "KC PUSH LEVER"
- Steps to follow:
- Close knife switch
- Close circuit breaker
- Push starting button
- Move selector lever
- For pump failure, push or pull emergency power lever to "on."
HVAC (Non-Circulating Mode)
- Mnemonic: "OCO"
- Required actions:
- Open all outside air supply dampers
- Close all mixing dampers
- Open all exhaust dampers
Suspected Chemical Attack in Transit System (1st Arriving Ladder Co)
- Mnemonic: "EHAB"
- Team responsibilities:
- Evacuate and assess hazards
- Direct victims to Safe Refuge Area
- Avoid entering subways if individuals are unresponsive
Suspected Chemical Attack in Transit System (2nd Arriving Ladder Co)
- Mnemonic: "EGD SAC"
- Team responsibilities:
- Evacuate non-ambulatory victims to Gross Decon Area
- Define exclusion zones with RED and YELLOW tapes
FDNY Core Competencies
- Mnemonic: "FEM SLAM"
- Core competencies include:
- Fire suppression
- Structural evacuation
- BCRN/HazMat mass decontamination
- Search and rescue
- CBRN/HazMat life safety operations
- Arson investigation (cause and origin)
- Pre-hospital emergency medical care
Unified Command Incidents
- Mnemonic: "PUT HARED"
- Applicable situations:
- Public health emergencies
- Utilities and telecommunication issues
- HazMat/CBRN incidents (excluding terrorism/crime)
- Aviation and rail incidents
- Explosions and disasters
Single Command Structure for FD
- Mnemonic: "ABC FEEDS"
- Includes responses for:
- Auto extrication
- Boat in distress
- Confined space rescue
- Fire-related incidents
- Elevator emergencies
- Entrapment/impalement
- Downed trees
- Structural collapse
Indications of a Major Gas Emergency
- Mnemonic: "2x10=20 Is Very Simple Math"
- Warning signs:
- Two or more subsurface structures
- 10% LEL or greater detected inside or outside
- 20% LEL or greater in unvented structures
- Gas leaks that cannot be fixed or located
- Damage to major gas components
Third Hoseline Operations
- Mnemonic: "FEXTEX"
- Focused on fire scenes:
- Direct to the fire building
- Direct to an exposure
- Supply a tower ladder
- Access through exposure to a rear yard
Bunker Gear Donning Order
- Mnemonic: "Pat Really Hates Cockroaches"
- Order of donning:
- Pants and boots
- Radio
- Hood
- Coat
Communication with Fire Command Station @ Class E's
- Mnemonic: "WAMEE-PUMP"
- Components include:
- Floor warden stations
- Air handling control rooms
- Mechanical control center
- Elevator systems
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