Chap 4 Quiz Flashcards
If a fire conditions are evident upon arrival at an incident, the driver operator should place the apparatus:
in a safe position that offers the best tactical advantage.
If no fire is evident upon arrival at an incident, the driver/operator should:
pull the apparatus directly in the front of the building.
Which is a general guideline for positioning apparatus?
Attempt to position apparatus upwind of incident.
With regard to apparatus positioning, many jurisdictions require:
pumpers to yield an optimum position close to a building for aerial apparatus.
Where should pumpers that provide water supply for elevated stream operations be positioned?
As close to aerial apparatus as practical
In which situation would a tandem pumping operation MOST likely be used?
When it is necessary to supply a high rise sprinkler or standpipe system
Which statement about positioning wildland fire apparatus is MOST accurate?
Changing conditions may cause apparatus to re-position many times.
Which is a guideline for protecting structures at wildland fires?
Clear away any nearby brush that may serve as fuel for a fire.
Which staging would be implemented when numerous units are responding to operate at the same incident, particularly those that require mutual aid or result in transmittal of multiple alarms?
Level II Staging
How should a driver/operator approach a potential hazardous materials incident?
From upwind and uphill
Driver/operators are MOST likely to stage apparatus in the
cold zone.
Which is an important consideration for positioning apparatus when responding to emergency medical incidents?
Leave ambulances enough room for patient loading
Describe basic guidelines when positioning for rescue situations, exposures, wind direction and terrain.
Try to remain up wind and prevent crew from breathing in harmful smoke/gases. Up hill from hazardous materials. Park in a safe place clear of fuels and make sure to have a egress (an escape route easily accessible)
List two examples of static water supply sources used for drafting.
Pools, reserve tanks
List two examples of a natural or man-made barrier that can be used as an anchor point for wildland fire attack.
Roads, golf courses
