20. Aerial apparatus strategy and tactics

Question 1

rescue

The best position is one in which the extended and rotated arial device is ___ to the object.

Answer 1

Perpendicular

Question 2

The __ locks increase overall strength of the extended device and greatly reduce the chance of failure.

Answer 2

Extension locks

Question 3

Notes

The first rung of the ladder tip should be placed even with the windowsill

Answer 3

Aerial device should be aimed above the victim and then lowered

Aerial ladder should be placed at least 6 feet above the edge of the roof

Question 4

$$$

The steps for performing the knee sit method are

Answer 4

Large victims

Best for heavier patients

Question 5

$$$

Extend the fly sections so that a minimum of __ ft protrudes over the edge of the roof

Answer 5

6 ft

Question 6

$$$

Elevated stand pipe

Answer 6

Using the aerial as an exterior stand pipe is also an effective tactic for the following:

Parking garage
building roofs
bridges and overpasses
buildings under construction with no standpipe system