104.02 Truck company Operations (Week 5)

Question 1

The objective of Truck Company Operations is to perform ________ functions ______________ with the ______ __________ to ensure a coordinated attack.

Answer 1

Truck
Simultaneously
Fire attack

Question 2

A truck company’s primary function includes:

Answer 2

Forcible entry
Ventilation
Search and rescue

Question 3

When a truck company arrives first on a structure fire, the company officer shall perform a ______ _______, ____________ _________, and announce they will be operating as a truck either ________ or _________.

Answer 3

Size up
Establish command
Inside or outside

Question 4

The next arriving suppression unit shall be _________ ________ or as assigned by command

Answer 4

Fire Attack

Question 5

Tasks performed by inside truck

Answer 5

1. Position apparatus at or near front of fire building where aerial device is accessible for use
2. Provide forcible entry
3. Initiate primary search for victims and fire location
4. Salvage and overhaul asap, consider fire investigation needs
5. Assist fire attack

Question 6

Tasks performed by outside truck

Answer 6

1. VEIS
2. Ventilation (coordinate with fire attack)
3. Position ladders
4. Secure utilities

Question 7

Firefighter tools for residential and commercial fire

Answer 7

Irons
Saws (if needed)
Light

Question 8

Drivers tools for residential and commercial fire considerations

Answer 8

Irons
6’ hook
Light

Question 9

Officer tools at residential and commercial fire consideration

Answer 9

Thermal imaging camera (TIC)
6’ Hook
Light

Question 10

Tool assignment for officer high rise fire

Answer 10

Thermal imaging camera (TIC)
6’ Hook
Hydra ram
Light

Question 11

Tool assignments for driver in a high rise fire

Answer 11

Fire service and elevator keys
6’ hook
Water can
Light

Question 12

Tool assignment for a firefighter in a high rise fire considerations

Answer 12

Irons
Rope bag
Light

Question 13

High rise fire considerations

Answer 13

1. Position apparatus for aerial operations
2. Positioning the aerial apparatus to maximize the scrub area is essential, when rescue of occupants can be accomplished
3. The Entire crew shall remain together. They shall proceed into building or place the aerial apparatus in service based on need