Aerial Apparatus Strategy & Tactics

Question 1

Four Operations Strategies for Aerial Apparatus

Answer 1

1. Rescue
2. Exposure protection
3. Ventilation
4. Elevated Fire Attack

Question 2

First, second, and third choices of escape for victims

Answer 2

1. Interior stairs
2. Reliable exterior fire escapes
3. Ground or aerial ladders

Question 3

Rescue priority considerations

Answer 3

1. Most severely threatened by current fire conditions
2. Largest number or groups of people
3. Remainder of people in the fire area
4. People in exposed areas

Question 4

How far should tip of aerial ladder be placed above roof line for roof rescue?

Answer 4

6’

Question 5

Where should aerial platform be placed for roof rescue?

Answer 5

Bottom of platform should be placed at roof or parapet level

Question 6

Stokes litter should be limited to ____ ____ only

Answer 6

Aerial platforms

Question 7

When placed even with the sill the nozzle enters with a ____ degree angle

Answer 7

30 degree