205.07 Apparatus Placement

Question 1

________________________ should regulate apparatus placement.

Answer 1

Apparatus Function

Question 2

The placement of all apparatus on the fire ground should be a reflection of what?

Answer 2

• Standard operating procedures for first arriving companies
• Tactical objectives & priorities
• Staging procedure
• A direct order from command
• A conscious decision on the part of the company officer based on existing or predictable conditions

Question 3

The placement of the initial arriving engine, ladder, & rescue should be based upon what?

Answer 3

The initial size-up & general conditions upon arrival.

Question 4

What is a strong water supply for an engine in key tactical position?

Answer 4

At least 1 pumped line supply line, when high volume is indicated, 2 pumped supply lines

Question 5

Avoid __________________placement on the fire-ground.

Answer 5

“Belly to Butt”

Question 6

How far away should later arriving Companies stage?

Answer 6

Minimum of one block short of the immediate fire area, and remain uncommitted until ordered in action by Command.

Question 7

In large, complex, and lengthy fire-ground operations additional alarm companies should be staged consistent with what procedure?

Answer 7

Level II Staging Procedure

Question 8

The Command officer must regard apparatus on the fire-ground into what two categories?

Answer 8

• Apparatus that is working

- Apparatus that is parked

Question 9

Apparatus that is not working should be left in the Staging Area or parked where it will not compromise access. (True or False)

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

You should always position working apparatus in a manner that considers the extent and location of the fire and a pessimistic evaluation of fire spread and building failure. (True or False)

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Apparatus should generally be positioned at least _________ft away from involved buildings, even with nothing showing.

Answer 11

30ft

Question 12

Initial arriving pumpers should be placed in “key” positions. These positions should offer what?

Answer 12

Maximum fire attack access to the fire area and be supplied with large diameter pumped supply lines as quickly as possible.

Question 13

You should hook up to hydrants close to the fire building even if structural failure or fire extension will jeopardize the apparatus because it is more convenient then laying supply line. (true or false)

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Try and lay supply lines on the same side of the street as the hydrant and cross over near the fire.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

When the aerial apparatus is NOT needed for upper level access or rescue, you should spot the apparatus_______________________

Answer 15

In a position that would provide an effective position for elevated stream operations if the fire goes to a defensive mode.

Question 16

Ladder officers must consider what, when spotting their apparatus?

Answer 16

• extent and location of fire
• most dangerous direction and spread
• confinement
• exposure conditions
• overhead obstructions
• structural conditions

Question 17

Command vehicles should be positioned at a location that will allow?

Answer 17

Maximum visibility of the fire building, surrounding area and the general effect of the companies operating on the fire.

Question 18

Rescue units should be spotted_____________________

Answer 18

In a safe position that will provide the most effective treatment and transportation of fire victims and firefighting personnel, while not blocking movement of other apparatus or interfering with fire ground operations.

Question 19

Where should staff vehicle placement be on a fire?

Answer 19

Level 2 staging unless pre-designated responsibility has been assigned