Book 8: module 8 Flashcards
Proper spotting and placement of apparatus is the joint responsibility of all drivers, ______ ______ ______, ______, and ______.
Engineers, apparatus operators, tillerman, officers
At the scene of an emergency a proper spot assures a fire company of easy ____, a safe _____ ___, and helps to contribute to an effective overall operation.
Access
Safe working area
In non-emergency situations proper placement of apparatus can contribute to the protection of private ______ as well as the protection of the _______ itself.
Private property
Apparatus
Although there is no substitute for experience, as the driver of an apparatus in emergency situations you can build an effective foundation for your operations from these basic guidelines;
- Is my crew ____?
- Is the _____ safe?
- Can I ____ ______? (hose lines/aerial, etc.)
Safe
Apparatus
Operate effectively
Proper spotting of apparatus begins with the ?
Receipt of the alarm
The ______ and the _____ _____ both share the responsibility for the positioning of the apparatus at the scene of an emergency.
Captain
Apparatus driver
The Captain must communicate with the driver while responding and make them aware of any information he has learned by listening to the radio. i.e.:
a. type of _____
b. _____ of fire or _______
c. type of _______ or contents
d. _____ hazards
e. specific _____ or _______ that have been given by MFC or the I. C.
All of the above are important factors in determining the proper placement of apparatus.
Incident
Location, exposures
Occupancy
Life
Directions or assignments
As an Apparatus operator responds they should be considering factors such as;
a. What type of _____?
b. Is it ___-____?
c. Is there a potential ____ ______?
Factors such as these will determine if the apparatus will be directly involved in the incident.
Building
Multi-story
Life hazard
Remember that with the advent of “light forces” even though you may not utilize the truck in the initial “engine” phase of the operation you should spot your truck for the use of the?
Next arriving companies
Don’t forget to consider that weather may be a factor in your aerial operations. ___ ____ can endanger personnel and limit operations. ____ weather may soften asphalt and negate the use of ground jacks. ____ may also soften the ground and contribute to unsafe footing. Finally if the truck or its’ equipment is not to be used it is best to spot ____ from the incident to provide room for additional companies and provide protection to the apparatus itself.
High winds
Hot weather
Rain
Spot away
STRUCTURE FIRES
As a driver ask yourself:
- What type of ___ is it?
- Are _____ already on scene?
- Has the captain been given specific ______ or ______ by the I. C.?
Fire
Companies
Location or assignment
Commercials
- Watch for falling ____*/debris.
- A small fire may later become a large fire later - don’t spot too close (____ ____).
- All drivers, especially those of aerial ladder trucks, should watch for ______ _______ (wires/overhangs).
Note - Un-reinforced masonry (pre 1933) can collapse without warning and fall a horizontal
distance _____ to or _____ than the vertical height of the original structure.
Walls
Radiant heat
Overhead obstructions
Equal to or greater than
Commercials:
- Be ready to spot for _______.
- Stay well back from plate glass windows – They may “_____ ____ with resulting loss to apparatus from radiant heat.
Exposures
Blow out
Commercials:
- Aerial Ladders - consider spot to _____ of building for _____ and/or _____ access.
- Aerial Ladders - consider spotting truck _____ of the engine on a narrow street.
Corners
Rescue
Roof
Outside
Commercials:
- Aerial Ladder - utilize available ______ to assist when spotting a closed cab apparatus.
- Aerial Ladder - an __-____ spot with the aerial ladder to the side is a safe operation within proper limitations.
Personnel
In-line spot
Hi-rise:
- With ____ _____ park rigs well back and away from the “fire” side of the building if possible (falling glass/debris) (____ft. minimum).
Fire showing
200
High Rise:
- _____ parking facing ___ in Base -Don’t crowd too close together (side compartment access).
Diagonal parking
Out
High Rise:
- Remember that an aerial ladder may still be utilized for _____ and/or _____ when a high rise is the earlier non-sealed type building or if the building objective is within reach of the aerial.
Rescue
Access
FREEWAY INCIDENTS
- Never “_____” block a lane. Either all the way “__” the lane or all the way “___” of the lane.
- Angle the apparatus to protect your ______.
- Check for ____ or _____ - watch for flowing flammable liquids.
Partially
In
Out
Personnel
Slopes or inclines
Freeway Incidents:
- Get __ and ___ the freeway as quickly as possible (auto fires/rescues).
- Utilize traffic _____ if necessary for safety.
- ____may assist in routing traffic around incident
Traffic cones
Chp
EARTHQUAKE MODE
- Make sure that your “____” area is truly safe.
- Be aware that streets may be “____” or impassable.
- Park well away from ____-____ buildings (falling walls/debris/aftershocks).
- Position rig to facilitate a ____ ____.
- Be aware of danger from _____ ____ ____.
- Avoid _______/______.
Safe
Softer
Multi-story buildings
Quick exit
Leaking natural gas
Overpasses/underpasses
HAZ MAT INCIDENTS
- Approach _____ and stay well ____
- Remember that your apparatus may be used to ____ ____ of incoming companies as part of the ______.
- Spot apparatus _____ and ____.
- If second in respond to _____ or contact on scene units for incoming instructions regarding best approach.
- Be ready to ______ apparatus (wind shift).
- Spot for a ____ _____.
- Consider use of apparatus ___ _____ (directional).
- Take your time.
Slow and well back
Limit entry
Perimeter
Upwind and uphill
Staging
Reposition
Quick exit
P.A. System
BRUSH FIRES/HILL TERRAIN
- Your apparatus may be a source of ______.
- Don’t tie the rig up - have it pointed ___ and ready for a quick exit.
- Utilize ______ if overrun by fire (cut bank).
- Watch for:
a. ____ b. ______ c. ____ d. _____
Ignition
Out
Terrain
Saddles, chimneys, draws, canyons
BRUSH FIRES/HILL TERRAIN
- Aerial Ladder Trucks - Watch for “___-_____” or high ______.
- In smoky conditions after spotting consider leaving the engine running to avoid _____ and leave the ______ on for higher visibility.
Self-collision
Centering
Stalling
Lights
LEAKING NATURAL GAS
LEAKING NATURAL GAS
- Consider ____ direction.
- Position triple to utilize ______ if needed.
- Consider spotting across street away from building to protect ______ and _______ in the event of an ______.
- Don’t block access to the ___ ____ ___ (if in street).
Wind
Hoselines
Personnel and apparatus
Explosion
Utility shut off
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS/PHYSICAL RESCUES
- Aerial Ladder Trucks should be close enough to facilitate bringing in ______ (jaws, porta-power) but not so close as to _____access (H - U. S/R. A. s)
Equipment
Block
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS/PHYSICAL RESCUES
Watch out for ___ ____ and ____ spills.
- Don’t spot apparatus where a “____-_____” may hit it while watching the incident.
Low spots
Fuel spills
Rubber-necker
The situations that are most often encountered during non-emergency operations are;
Fire retention
Shopping
Drills
Move-ups
