A403.2 Brush Truck Operations (01-01-2014) Flashcards
[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]
Who has the authority to staff brush trucks during high call volume or elevated recon levels?
The Shift Commander
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When staffed due to high call volume or elevated recon levels, brush trucks respond to wildfire incidents as:
Stand-alone units
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Who can drive and operate the brush trucks?
Only members that possess a Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator RMS hat and have been adequately trained by their company officer
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How many fire shelters are assigned to each brush truck?
4
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All firefighting operations involving brush trucks will normally be performed while:
Operating in the black
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What should be noted when it comes to maintaining visual contact with the driver?
Mirrors are not considered visual contact
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Refilling operations will only be performed by:
Direct connection to the intake using 2 1/2” or 3” hose
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One of the main advantages for brush trucks is their:
Mobility
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The assisting pumping apparatus will respond with the brush truck and perform these (3) duties:
- Establish a water supply
- Exposure protection
- Deploy the wildland hosepack
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Companies should mark access points with:
Traffic cones
[A403.2 Brush Truck Operations]
When is low visibility or rough terrain, use a:
Separate spotter
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How should you drive on steep slopes and grades?
Straight up and down
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In icy conditions, brush trucks should be driven in:
4 wheel drive
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It is highly recommended that the nozzle firefighter walk on what side of the brush truck?
Driver side in plain view
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When working with multiple brush trucks, they should work:
In tandem
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When working in tandem, the lead brush truck performs:
Initial knockdown
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When working in tandem, the following brush truck performs:
Ensures containment and extinguishment
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Once out of water, what should be done?
Immediately announce to the supervisor or command that they are enroute to refill
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How should the company officer add the brush truck to accompany the engine on regular calls?
Use the self-assign button on the MDC
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Who will advise command of the location of the brush truck refill station once established?
The Fire Specialist on the pumping apparatus that established the refill station
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The Water Supply Officer has these 3 responsibilities:
- Establishing a refill station
- Securing a reliable water source
- In charge of all brush truck traffic in and out
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The refill site should allow brush trucks to refill and:
Pull forward
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Refill lanes should be clearly marked with:
Cones
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Refilling of brush trucks should be limited to no more than ___ psi at the brush truck intake?
60 psi
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At what rate should class A foam be added to the brush truck booster tank?
2 quarts per 500 gallons
