20 Aerial Strategies And Tactics Flashcards
Communications regarding aerial deployment and aerial operations
Tactical communication
In the ideal situation the best approach for rescue is made from which direction and on what ground
Upwind on the level grade without obstructions
For rescue where should the turntable be positioned
Upwind of the rescue point or target
If possible the driver/operator should position aerial apparatus used for rescue at what part of the building
The corner of the building
Two advantages to positioning aerial apparatus on a corner of the building
Potentially reach victims on two sides. Safer on the corner from structural collapse
Straight or solid master streams directed at aerial devices can place what on the device
Damaging stress resulting in collapse
If rescue is to be made over the top rail of a platform the turntable should be positioned where in regards to the target
Directly in line with the target to position front of bucket at the target
If the victim is to enter the platform through a hinged gate where most the turntable be positioned
Little forward or behind of the target because gates are typically on the side of the platform
In situations that require using aerial apparatus rescue the main objective is to reach
As many victims or egress points is possible with minimum number of movements
Panicked people should be rescued to prevent them from jumping however firefighter should not pass up who
Those and greatest danger
Who is the first rescue priority
Victims most in danger, typically above fire floor
Second rescue priority
Largest number of groups of people
Went to or more groups of victims appear to be in the same amount of danger who should have the aerial device extended to them first
The larger of the two groups
Third rescue priority
Remainder of people in the fire area
Fourth rescue priority
People in the exposed area
In the case where optimal positioning is not possible and the aerial device cannot be parallel or square to the building how should it be extended
So that the beam on the building side is above and over the objective slightly
When maneuvering an aerial device to reach a victim trapped it should be initially and how and then positioned how
Aim the device above the victim then lowered into place
If equipped with, what increase the overall strength of the extended device greatly reduce the chance of failure by causing a more rigid structure
Extension locks
When rescuing from a window the aerial device should be placed how
First rung of the ladder tip even with the windowsill
When using aerial platforms most part apartments prefer that the platform be placed how at a window
Top rail even with the window sill so victims can enter feet first into the bucket
Alternative method for bucket rescue from a window not top rail even with window
Position platform access gate is adjacent to opening
When removing trapped victims from a roof or other open flat areas, the tip of the aerial ladder should be placed how
So that at least 6 feet extends above the edge of the roof
When removing trapped victims from a roof or similar flat open area, a bucket or platform should be placed
So that the bottom of the platform is just above and over the edge of the roof
What is the guideline for placement of aerial devices for rescue from balconies or parapet walls
Same as a flat or open area, 6 feet above edge, platform just above and over edge
Aerial devices or beams should only rest against the target if
The manufacturer recommends it
What may be needed to rescue victims of a parapet style roof
Roof ladder
If a parapet wall appears structurally unsound and cannot have a roofa latter rested against it for rescue where is the ladder rested against
The aerial device
When dealing with parapet what type of aerial device is advantageous over telescoping types
Articulating device
How many firefighters should be assigned to assist victims while descending a ladder
At least one preferably two
Went to or more firefighters are available for rescue, one remains at the tip of the latter while the other
Assists the victim from inside of the building
What types of victims will have to be carried or supported down the ladder
Small children, and adults Incapable of climbing down
How are small children and infants carried down and aerial device
Cradled in one arm while other used to balance
Which method of carrying a person is best suited for heavier persons who are conscious and able to control their own movements but not strong enough to descend under own power
Knee sit
How should unconscious victims be carried down and aerial device
Both of the firefighters hands under the body grasping hand rails, victim body across the handrails sliding down
The over the shoulder carry is difficult and risky and should only be performed when
A safety firefighter descends below the firefighter carrying the victim
How is the over the shoulder method performed with rescue on an aerial device
Victim over the shoulder face down to their back, waist on firefighters shoulder knees in middle of chest. Ff back down the ladder, safety firefighter behind them
Platforms are considerably easier than carrying victims down ladders, however it is slower and not well-suited to
Mass evacuations from a single point
When lowering unconscious victims to the ground in a platform the second firefighter is placed where
At the loading point to assure and calm other victims
Is an unconscious victim is not in a Stokes basket how should the victim be placed in the platform
Set or lay victim on the floor
If the victim is in a Stokes basket and cannot sit on the floor of the bucket, how should be placed
Laid across the platform railings and secured by conventional methods
Lowering a Stokes basket down and aerial should be used as a last resort since it is much easier and safer to remove the litter how
By carrying it down the stairwell, fire escape, or moving to an area of refuge
The easiest method to lowering the Stokes basket down and aerial ladder
Slide the basket down the ladder on the rails, but only if it fits
When sliding a Stokes basket down an aerial ladder how should the victim be placed
Head up
Is a Stokes basket does not fit between the rails of the ladder how should it be lowered down the ladder
It should be placed on top of the handrails, perpendicular to the latter, using a guide rope to help control the direction of the decent and a firefighter back down ahead of it to guide it
If lowering a basket from the tip of an aerial device using a rope rescue technique what can be done to ensure the capacity has not exceeded
Lower in a smooth manner prevent bounce or sway
If a pulley is placed at the tip of an aerial device where should the working end be anchored to prevent overloading
Anchored back to a lower section of ladder, if anchored to the ground weight on device is twice that of the load
True false it is recommended that fire department use aerial apparatus for water type rescues
False it is not recommended for that type of use
Communication that directs apparatus positioning and the direction of approach
Pre-arrival communications
First safety issue that affects aerial apparatus at water rescue incidence is often a lack of
Suitable location to adequately stabilize apparatus
If placing an aerial device to the roof for ventilation should be positioned how
Extended A minimum of 6 feet over the edge of the roof
Positioning a platform for roof ventilation
Bottom of platform even or extended slightly over roof edge
If wind is blowing across the face of the building windows should be taken out how
On the downwind portion first working upwind
When a defense of attack using elevated master stream is employed the risk of what must be considered
Building collapse
When using an elevated master stream in a blitz attack the operator should position the apparatus how
To give the fire stream as much reach into fire area as possible
Use of an elevated master stream may disturb what inside of the fire
Thermal layers
If an elevated master stream needs to be used closer to ground level, the apparatus should be positioned how
Turntable directly in line with intended target
It is generally not practical to discharge foam through elevated master streams because
Aerated foam is susceptible to break up from winds or thermal column
Aggressively attack fire from the exterior with large diameter fire stream, 2.5 inch or larger
Blitz attack
For a blitz attack how should the aerial device be positioned at the window
Nozzle even with bottom of the window angled up 30° toward ceiling
When elevated master streams are used in a blitz attack they should only be flowed long enough to
Darken down the fire to avoid unnecessary water damage or collapse hazard
After the fire has been knocked down with a blitz attack from an elevated master stream what should be done next
Interior crews and hand lines
Exterior fire attack limited to control spread of fire with emphasis on exposure protection
Defensive attack
Elevated streams can push what into areas of the building providing fuel
Furniture in the building and burning contents
If possible when using a defense of attack aerial master stream devices should be positioned where
On the unburned side
Tactic that can eliminate difficult hose lays up interior stairwell
Using aerial device as exterior standpipe
Using aerial as exterior standpipe is also effective in the following scenarios
Parking garage,
fires on roof,
fires on bridge or overpass,
fires in building under construction with no standpipe
Using the aerial device as an elevated standpipe commits the ladder to a single position that may prevent it for use in what
Rescue operation
True false rain reduces the potential for fire spread or exposure
True
What enhances the effects of radiated and convection heat transfer
Wind
Protection from convective fire spread can be accomplished by applying large fog streams where
Horizontally into the thermal column
In some cases it may be necessary to move the elevated master stream back and forth between the fire building and what
The exposure, taking care not to ignore the exposure
