A403.2 Brush Truck Operations (01-01-2014)

Question 1

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Who has the authority to staff brush trucks during high call volume or elevated recon levels?

Answer 1

The Shift Commander

Question 2

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

When staffed due to high call volume or elevated recon levels, brush trucks respond to wildfire incidents as:

Answer 2

Stand-alone units

Question 3

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Who can drive and operate the brush trucks?

Answer 3

Only members that possess a Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator RMS hat and have been adequately trained by their company officer

Question 4

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

How many fire shelters are assigned to each brush truck?

Answer 4

4

Question 5

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

All firefighting operations involving brush trucks will normally be performed while:

Answer 5

Operating in the black

Question 6

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

What should be noted when it comes to maintaining visual contact with the driver?

Answer 6

Mirrors are not considered visual contact

Question 7

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Refilling operations will only be performed by:

Answer 7

Direct connection to the intake using 2 1/2” or 3” hose

Question 8

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

One of the main advantages for brush trucks is their:

Answer 8

Mobility

Question 9

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

The assisting pumping apparatus will respond with the brush truck and perform these (3) duties:

Answer 9

1. Establish a water supply
2. Exposure protection
3. Deploy the wildland hosepack

Question 10

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Companies should mark access points with:

Answer 10

Traffic cones

Question 11

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

When is low visibility or rough terrain, use a:

Answer 11

Separate spotter

Question 12

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

How should you drive on steep slopes and grades?

Answer 12

Straight up and down

Question 13

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

In icy conditions, brush trucks should be driven in:

Answer 13

4 wheel drive

Question 14

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

It is highly recommended that the nozzle firefighter walk on what side of the brush truck?

Answer 14

Driver side in plain view

Question 15

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

When working with multiple brush trucks, they should work:

Answer 15

In tandem

Question 16

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

When working in tandem, the lead brush truck performs:

Answer 16

Initial knockdown

Question 17

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

When working in tandem, the following brush truck performs:

Answer 17

Ensures containment and extinguishment

Question 18

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Once out of water, what should be done?

Answer 18

Immediately announce to the supervisor or command that they are enroute to refill

Question 19

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

How should the company officer add the brush truck to accompany the engine on regular calls?

Answer 19

Use the self-assign button on the MDC

Question 20

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Who will advise command of the location of the brush truck refill station once established?

Answer 20

The Fire Specialist on the pumping apparatus that established the refill station

Question 21

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

The Water Supply Officer has these 3 responsibilities:

Answer 21

1. Establishing a refill station
2. Securing a reliable water source
3. In charge of all brush truck traffic in and out

Question 22

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

The refill site should allow brush trucks to refill and:

Answer 22

Pull forward

Question 23

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Refill lanes should be clearly marked with:

Answer 23

Cones

Question 24

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

Refilling of brush trucks should be limited to no more than ___ psi at the brush truck intake?

Answer 24

60 psi

Question 25

[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]

At what rate should class A foam be added to the brush truck booster tank?

Answer 25

2 quarts per 500 gallons