Chapter 17 Flashcards
Chapter 17: One more room, making the stretch: p173
What firefighter innovation has led to the dumbing down of the fire service, and why?
The preconnected crosslay, it provided an easy means of reaching fires and FFers can get lulled into thinking they are always have sufficient reach, and enough gpm.
Chapter 17: One more room, making the stretch: p173-174
How can companies eliminate complacency that can come with a pre-connected crosslay?
Preparation-which is knowing your territory and having prepared by thinking and training for scenarios presented by your territory.
Chapter 17: One more room, making the stretch: p175
Setback
The distance from where the engine company has positioned to where the seat of the fire is located.
Chapter 17: One more room, making the stretch: p176
Why is it naive to accept the manufacture’s recommended pressures for a pump’s capabilities?
Crews should take the time to determine the capabilities and limitations of your particular engine company, homeliness, and nozzles…. what do engineers know?
