Aerial Apparatus

Question 0

If the building is greater than _______, the aerial apparatus should be positioned inside the pumpers.

Answer 0

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Question 1

For any given situation, the proper distance between the objective and the aerial apparatus is the distance that affords _______, the best climbing angle, and allows for adequate extension.

Answer 1

maximum stability

Question 2

When possible, aerial apparatus used for rescue should be placed_________.

Answer 2

at the corner of the building

Question 3

When rotating the aerial device an angle ______ to the apparatus is the least stable position avaiable.

Answer 3

perpendicular to

Question 4

In situations that require using an aerial apparatus for rescue, the main objective is to reach as many victims or points of egress as possible with a minimum number of aerial movments. Victims should be removed in the following order.

Answer 4

most severely threatened, largest numbers, remainder of fire area, and people in exposed areas.

Question 5

The exact type of stream to use will be dependent on the conditions present at each fire. When possible, a _______ will allow for maximum coverage of an exposure.

Answer 5

fog pattern