Regulations 11: Fire & Emergency
Operations
1. What should chauffeurs do when they encounter vehicles in a standing position in obedience to a traffic signal?: They
should recognize the possibility of causing vehicles to proceed against traffic lights to the detriment of other
vehicles crossing intersections.
2. What is the responsibility of Chief Officers at noteworthy incidents?: Chief Officers are personally responsible for
relaying all available particulars through the chain of command.
3. How should Deputy Chiefs notify the Borough Commander/on-duty Com- mand Chief about noteworthy incidents?:
Notification should be made through the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC) at 718-999-7900.
4. The Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief.: Company Officers should request the response of a
Chief Officer.
5. Who is responsible for relaying all particulars of noteworthy incidents to higher authorities?: The Borough
Commander/on-duty Command Chief.
6. Who should the Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief notify about noteworthy incidents?: The Fire
Commissioner, the Chief of Department, and the Chief of Operations.
7. What information should IC's provide about noteworthy incidents?: IC's should provide early, comprehensive
information of the operation.
8. Define a noteworthy incident.: A fire, emergency, or administrative operation likely to generate significant
media or political interest
9. Give three examples of noteworthy incidents.: Fires/emergencies in high-pro- file occupancies/locations
Transportation incidents involving multiple casualties or severe service disruption
Large scale evacuation of buildings, special events, etc.
10. What types of incidents involving child abuse are considered noteworthy?-
: Any fire/emergency involving possible child abuse
11.What types of incidents involving public buildings or shelters are consid- ered noteworthy?:
12.Who should be notified in the event of a noteworthy incident?: Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief
13.Why are the guidelines for prompt reporting of information from field in- cidents established?: To ensure
immediate, accurate, and up-to-date information flow to the Department hierarchy
14.What is the role of the Fire Commissioner and Chief of Department in incident assessments?: To make informed
assessments and properly represent the Fire Department
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Operations
15.Why are timely summaries of information necessary for incident assess- ments?: To have all pertinent information
from on-going fire/emergency/administra- tive operations
16. Why is it important to represent the Fire Department across the entire spec- trum of City Government?: To
ensure proper representation and communication within the overall governance structure
17.What is the purpose of establishing initial fire lines beyond the furthest apparatus?: To prevent unnecessary
jeopardy to civilians and interference with operations of members at fires and emergencies
18.What is the responsibility of fire marshals within fire lines?: To check authenticity of all identification
displayed by persons within fire lines and report unauthorized identification to the Fire Commissioner
19.Who is permitted inside the fire lines?: Only members who receive authoriza- tion from the Incident Commander
20.Who should prepare an Unusual Occurrence Report when a Fire Depart- ment unit or member is involved in an
incident with a member of another city agency?: The Officer of the unit involved should prepare an Unusual
Occurrence Report in such cases.
21.In the event of a sudden disaster or emergency endangering a consider- able number of people, how should the
activities of the Fire Department be coordinated with other city departments and agencies?: The activities of the Fire
Department should be closely coordinated with other city departments and agencies in accordance with CIMS
protocols.
22.When should Incident Commanders request emergency fuel through the Borough Communications Office?:
Incident Commanders should request emer- gency fuel through the Borough Communications Office when
conditions indicate the need for such service.
23.Who is responsible for providing emergency fuel supply to apparatus operating at fires or emergencies, in quantity?:
Fleet Maintenance is responsible for providing emergency fuel supply to apparatus operating at fires or
emergencies, in quantity.
24.What is the purpose of preparing an Unusual Occurrence Report when a Fire Department unit or member is involved
in an incident with a member of another city agency?: The purpose of preparing an Unusual Occurrence Report is to
document and provide a record of any incidents or unusual occurrences involving members of different city
agencies, such as jurisdictional disputes or conflicts.
25.What is the purpose of establishing a fire line during an investigation?: To restrict access to the incident scene
and maintain security.
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Operations
26.Who is authorized to cross established fire lines?: Only those authorized by the assigned Fire Marshal and/or
Chief of Operations.
27.Why is security of the incident scene important in fatal fire and arson investigations?: To ensure evidence is
documented, collected, and preserved.
28.Who is allowed inside the fire lines, other than authorized members?: No one, unless they receive authorization
from the Incident Commander.
29.What is the responsibility of fire marshals within fire lines?: To check the authenticity of all identification
displayed by persons within fire lines and to forward the names and addresses of persons displaying unauthorized
identification to the Fire Commissioner.
30.What is the responsibility of Incident Commanders when all first alarm companies are operating or greater alarms
have been transmitted?: To notify the Commanding Police Officer present and request the Commanding Police Officer
to establish fire lines.
31.What resources are exempt from the provision regarding non-Fire Depart- ment members during an incident?: The
exempt resources include DEP, gas companies, electric companies, etc.
32.What are the potential dangers for non-Fire Department members during an incident?: They could be endangered
by falling glass or debris or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
33.What specialized clothing are non-Fire Department members not allowed to wear during an incident?: They are not
allowed to wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing that would give the implication that they are Fire
Department members.
34.Where are non-Fire Department members not permitted to go during an incident?: They are not permitted in
areas where they would be endangered by falling glass or debris or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
35.What are the implications for non-Fire Department members wearing fire helmets or specialized fire clothing during
an incident?: They are not allowed to wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing that would give the
implication that they are Fire Department members.
36.Under what conditions are civilians permitted to enter involved buildings or premises?: Only by authority of the
Incident Commander
37.What information should be included in an immediate letterhead report to the Chief of Operations regarding a
hazardous roadway separation?: Road- way/bridge name, location of separation with approximate size and direction
of travel, and a highway mileage marker designation where applicable.
38.What types of buildings should Incident Commanders pay particular at- tention to when ordering the shut down of
air conditioning systems and
Operations
1. What should chauffeurs do when they encounter vehicles in a standing position in obedience to a traffic signal?: They
should recognize the possibility of causing vehicles to proceed against traffic lights to the detriment of other
vehicles crossing intersections.
2. What is the responsibility of Chief Officers at noteworthy incidents?: Chief Officers are personally responsible for
relaying all available particulars through the chain of command.
3. How should Deputy Chiefs notify the Borough Commander/on-duty Com- mand Chief about noteworthy incidents?:
Notification should be made through the Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC) at 718-999-7900.
4. The Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief.: Company Officers should request the response of a
Chief Officer.
5. Who is responsible for relaying all particulars of noteworthy incidents to higher authorities?: The Borough
Commander/on-duty Command Chief.
6. Who should the Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief notify about noteworthy incidents?: The Fire
Commissioner, the Chief of Department, and the Chief of Operations.
7. What information should IC's provide about noteworthy incidents?: IC's should provide early, comprehensive
information of the operation.
8. Define a noteworthy incident.: A fire, emergency, or administrative operation likely to generate significant
media or political interest
9. Give three examples of noteworthy incidents.: Fires/emergencies in high-pro- file occupancies/locations
Transportation incidents involving multiple casualties or severe service disruption
Large scale evacuation of buildings, special events, etc.
10. What types of incidents involving child abuse are considered noteworthy?-
: Any fire/emergency involving possible child abuse
11.What types of incidents involving public buildings or shelters are consid- ered noteworthy?:
12.Who should be notified in the event of a noteworthy incident?: Borough Commander/on-duty Command Chief
13.Why are the guidelines for prompt reporting of information from field in- cidents established?: To ensure
immediate, accurate, and up-to-date information flow to the Department hierarchy
14.What is the role of the Fire Commissioner and Chief of Department in incident assessments?: To make informed
assessments and properly represent the Fire Department
, Regulations 11: Fire & Emergency
Operations
15.Why are timely summaries of information necessary for incident assess- ments?: To have all pertinent information
from on-going fire/emergency/administra- tive operations
16. Why is it important to represent the Fire Department across the entire spec- trum of City Government?: To
ensure proper representation and communication within the overall governance structure
17.What is the purpose of establishing initial fire lines beyond the furthest apparatus?: To prevent unnecessary
jeopardy to civilians and interference with operations of members at fires and emergencies
18.What is the responsibility of fire marshals within fire lines?: To check authenticity of all identification
displayed by persons within fire lines and report unauthorized identification to the Fire Commissioner
19.Who is permitted inside the fire lines?: Only members who receive authoriza- tion from the Incident Commander
20.Who should prepare an Unusual Occurrence Report when a Fire Depart- ment unit or member is involved in an
incident with a member of another city agency?: The Officer of the unit involved should prepare an Unusual
Occurrence Report in such cases.
21.In the event of a sudden disaster or emergency endangering a consider- able number of people, how should the
activities of the Fire Department be coordinated with other city departments and agencies?: The activities of the Fire
Department should be closely coordinated with other city departments and agencies in accordance with CIMS
protocols.
22.When should Incident Commanders request emergency fuel through the Borough Communications Office?:
Incident Commanders should request emer- gency fuel through the Borough Communications Office when
conditions indicate the need for such service.
23.Who is responsible for providing emergency fuel supply to apparatus operating at fires or emergencies, in quantity?:
Fleet Maintenance is responsible for providing emergency fuel supply to apparatus operating at fires or
emergencies, in quantity.
24.What is the purpose of preparing an Unusual Occurrence Report when a Fire Department unit or member is involved
in an incident with a member of another city agency?: The purpose of preparing an Unusual Occurrence Report is to
document and provide a record of any incidents or unusual occurrences involving members of different city
agencies, such as jurisdictional disputes or conflicts.
25.What is the purpose of establishing a fire line during an investigation?: To restrict access to the incident scene
and maintain security.
, Regulations 11: Fire & Emergency
Operations
26.Who is authorized to cross established fire lines?: Only those authorized by the assigned Fire Marshal and/or
Chief of Operations.
27.Why is security of the incident scene important in fatal fire and arson investigations?: To ensure evidence is
documented, collected, and preserved.
28.Who is allowed inside the fire lines, other than authorized members?: No one, unless they receive authorization
from the Incident Commander.
29.What is the responsibility of fire marshals within fire lines?: To check the authenticity of all identification
displayed by persons within fire lines and to forward the names and addresses of persons displaying unauthorized
identification to the Fire Commissioner.
30.What is the responsibility of Incident Commanders when all first alarm companies are operating or greater alarms
have been transmitted?: To notify the Commanding Police Officer present and request the Commanding Police Officer
to establish fire lines.
31.What resources are exempt from the provision regarding non-Fire Depart- ment members during an incident?: The
exempt resources include DEP, gas companies, electric companies, etc.
32.What are the potential dangers for non-Fire Department members during an incident?: They could be endangered
by falling glass or debris or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
33.What specialized clothing are non-Fire Department members not allowed to wear during an incident?: They are not
allowed to wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing that would give the implication that they are Fire
Department members.
34.Where are non-Fire Department members not permitted to go during an incident?: They are not permitted in
areas where they would be endangered by falling glass or debris or injured by falls due to ice conditions.
35.What are the implications for non-Fire Department members wearing fire helmets or specialized fire clothing during
an incident?: They are not allowed to wear fire helmets or other specialized fire clothing that would give the
implication that they are Fire Department members.
36.Under what conditions are civilians permitted to enter involved buildings or premises?: Only by authority of the
Incident Commander
37.What information should be included in an immediate letterhead report to the Chief of Operations regarding a
hazardous roadway separation?: Road- way/bridge name, location of separation with approximate size and direction
of travel, and a highway mileage marker designation where applicable.
38.What types of buildings should Incident Commanders pay particular at- tention to when ordering the shut down of
air conditioning systems and
