Apparatus Positioning.

Question 1

Consideration for parking at fire scene

8 total

Answer 1

Dept SOP
Rescue
Water Supply
Method of attack
Exposures 
Wind direction
Terrain 
Relocation potential.

Question 2

Aerial vs engine: building height rule

Answer 2

If building is 5 stories or higher the truck parks closest to building

If lower than 5 stories park engine at curb and aerial extends over

Question 3

Dual vs tandem pumping

Answer 3

Dual used to relay water from one engine to another supply more lines to fire. Intake to intake connection rigs close together.

Tandem used to add pressure to pump performing the operation. Discharge to intake connection. Rigs can be farther apart

Question 4

Positioning for wildland operations attack and staging

Answer 4

Attack- at an anchor point
Staging- in safe zone

Both:
Facing exit with precautionary exposure line pulled

Question 5

Wildland roadway limitations

Answer 5

Do not cross streams
Do not cross bridges with unknown weight limitation
Do not drive on railroad tracks
No driving in grass higher than bumper

Question 6

Rescue apparatus parking

Answer 6

Park as close to scene as possible without blocking

Best area for scene lighting and SCBA refill

Question 7

Command positioning

Answer 7

Outside immediate dangerzone

Easily scene. Ideally at a comer with good visibility.

Question 8

Ems positioning

Answer 8

Unless known victims. Stage at FF rehab station.

Question 9

Staging Level 1 - Level 2

Answer 9

Level 1: initial emergency response stage 1 block out

Level 2: IC initiates once onscene
Used for larger incidents but must be ready to respond in 3 minutes or less

Question 10

Highway positioning

3 main objectives

Answer 10

Consider 150-200 ft away
Parked so operator is protected by tailboard
Wheels turned to 45 away from working area.

Question 11

Haz mat approach

Answer 11

Up hill side and upwind

Never enter area without knowing substance.

Question 12

Haz Mat hot warm cold zones

Answer 12

Hot: main contamination area
Warm: enter briefly with no hear, decon and hot zone assistance.
Cold: staging area and IC

Question 13

Railroads

4 points

Answer 13

Treat as active
Never park on tracks
When possible park on same side as incident
Beware of high voltage lines powering tracks.

Question 14

Parking at investigative scene

Answer 14

Park at easiest access to entrance engineer stays with apparatus to provide support as needed