Chapter 17

Question 1

Initial response apparatus

Answer 1

Positioned by sops

Question 2

Later arriving apparatus

Answer 2

Positioned by IC

Question 3

Apparatus placement is based on

Answer 3

Preincident planning, overhead obstructions, factors influencing functionality

Question 4

When rescuing in a building 4 stories or less

Answer 4

Aerial is curbside (outside)

Question 5

Rescuing in a building 5 stories and up

Answer 5

Aerial on inside closest to building

Question 6

When two aerials respond

Answer 6

First takes front second takes rear or side

Question 7

Single aerial responds

Answer 7

Strategically positioned based on situation

Question 8

Finding max stability

Answer 8

Level ground, can operate at a 5% grade, use stabilizers, type of ground

Question 9

Best climbing angle

Answer 9

70 is optimal, 90 off the side is the hardest

Question 10

Adequate extension

Answer 10

Extra room always

Question 11

Distance consistent with

Answer 11

Ladder reach, scene conditions

Question 12

Stress on aerial

Answer 12

Long extensions at low angles, large load, jerky movements, wind

Question 13

How much water can an aerial push

Answer 13

1000-1500 gpm

Question 14

Spotting

Answer 14

Positioning of aerial

Question 15

Back tire lift

Answer 15

1-1 1/2 inches

Question 16

Skimmed surfaces

Answer 16

Thin layer of concrete

Question 17

Uphill positioning

Answer 17

Rear tires off ground equals less resistance to sliding downhill
Rear compartments more difficult to reach

Question 18

Down hill positioning

Answer 18

Easier to reach ground with platform off rear, more likely that front tires will be lifted off the ground

Question 19

Facing uphill

Answer 19

Increase Ms capability and stability

Question 20

Facing downhill

Answer 20

Capability decrease

Question 21

Jackknifing

Answer 21

Raise or lower only one side of stabilizers

Question 22

Downed power line

Answer 22

Avoid step potential by jumping off with two feet and shuffling

Question 23

Articulating platforms

Answer 23

Have two or more booms

Question 24

Most stable when

Answer 24

Operating directly over rear or front

Question 25

Worst angle stability

Answer 25

Perpendicular to app

Question 26

Tillered aerial operating angle

Answer 26

60 degrees

Question 27

Max loading info comes from

Answer 27

Manufacturers recs

Question 28

Aerial stress comes from

Answer 28

Excessive degree angle, nonparallel positions, operation in supported or non supported tip positions, length of extension

Question 29

Supported vs unsupported tip

Answer 29

Cantilever= unsupported
Supported= resting on building

Question 30

Support role positioning

Answer 30

A manner that doesn’t block other apps

Question 31

Medical call positioning

Answer 31

Position off street, if not possible angle and shield ff, park between traffic and smaller vehicles like ambos

Question 32

Position based on

Answer 32

Building height and construction, ventilation, rescue, elevated master stream

Question 33

Aircraft incidents

Answer 33

Extrication