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1.​What describes effective communication during an incident? (720)
​A.​Effective communication is best in written form.
​B.​Effective communication is achieved when sending emails.
​C.​Effective communication allows for early and correct aerial placement.
​D.​Effective communication often contains jargon and code words to make radio traffic efficient.

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​C.​Effective communication allows for early and correct aerial placement.

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2.​Which is an example of pre arrival communication? (720)
​A.​Officer and operator size up
​B.​Confirm water supply strategy
​C.​Hand signals for aerial deployment
​D.​Decision to stage or commit a vehicle

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​D.​Decision to stage or commit a vehicle

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3.​Which is an example of on scene communication? (720)
​A.​Apparatus location and turntable placement
​B.​Incident commander communicating apparatus positioning
​C.​Officers communicating the direction of approach to the scene
​D.​Aerial operations and the use of headsets to communicate between personnel

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​A.​Apparatus location and turntable placement

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4.​Which is an example of tactical communication? (720)
​A.​Water supply management
​B.​Officer and operator size up
​C.​Confirm water supply strategy
​D.​Hand signals to guide the aerial ladder into position

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​D.​Hand signals to guide the aerial ladder into position

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5.​Aerial devices can be used to: (721)
​A.​support ventilation operations.
​B.​penetrate a building from the outside.
​C.​create an anchor for high angle rescue.
​D.​support any amount of weight during emergencies.

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​A.​support ventilation operations.

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6.​When operating at a multistory incident, it is often necessary for firefighters to have a(an): (721)
​A.​extra air cylinder.
​B.​replacement radio.
​C.​emergency escape.
​D.​short rope at a minimum.

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​C.​emergency escape.

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7.​An aerial device should not be repositioned if it is: (721)
​A.​no longer needed.
​B.​used as an emergency escape.
​C.​unable to reach the seat of the fire.
​D.​blocking access of other equipment.

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​B.​used as an emergency escape.

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8.​Firefighters involved in rescue operations using an aerial device MUST always be aware of: (721)
​A.​signs of arson.
​B.​weight limitations.
​C.​hydrant water pressure.
​D.​fitness level of all personnel.

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​B.​weight limitations.

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9.​What is an advantage of positioning an aerial apparatus at the corner of a building? (721)
​A.​It consumes less space on scene.
​B.​It allows firefighters to ascend the ladder more quickly.
​C.​It can potentially reach victims on two sides of a building.
​D.​It reduces the amount of water needed to extinguish the fire.

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C.​It can potentially reach victims on two sides of a building.

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10.​To protect the aerial device and personnel from being threatened by fire, it is preferable to use a: (722)
​A.​solid stream.
​B.​misting stream.
​C.​straight stream.
​D.​wide-angle fog stream.

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​D.​wide-angle fog stream.

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11.​Which is the preferred aerial device position if the victim is to be lifted over the top rail of the platform? (722)
​A.​Position the turntable adjacent to the target.
​B.​Position the device 5 feet (1.5 m) from the target.
​C.​Position the device 10 feet (3 m) below the target.
​D.​Position the turntable directly in line with the target.

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​D.​Position the turntable directly in line with the target.

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12.​When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given the highest priority? (723)
​A.​Those in the hazard area
​B.​Those in the exposed area
​C.​The largest group of people
​D.​Those in the greatest danger

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​D.​Those in the greatest danger

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13.​When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given second priority? (723)
​A.​Those in the hazard area
​B.​Those in the exposed area
​C.​The largest group of people
​D.​Those in the greatest danger

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​C.​The largest group of people

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14.​When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given third priority? (723)
​A.​Those in the hazard area
​B.​Those in the exposed area
​C.​The largest group of people
​D.​Those in the greatest danger

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​A.​Those in the hazard area

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15.​When considering priorities during a rescue situation, who should be given fourth priority? (723)
​A.​Those in the hazard area
​B.​Those in the exposed area
​C.​The largest group of people
​D.​Those in the greatest danger

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​B.​Those in the exposed area

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16.​Which is the BEST position to raise the aerial device to a victim? (724)
​A.​Positioning the aerial apparatus behind the objective
​B.​Positioning the aerial apparatus in front of the objective
​C.​The extended and rotated aerial device is in line with the turntable
​D.​The extended and rotated aerial device is perpendicular to the objective

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​D.​The extended and rotated aerial device is perpendicular to the objective

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17.​What results when the aerial device is positioned perpendicular to the objective? (724)
​A.​No twisting stresses are imposed on the aerial device.
​B.​The twisting stresses imposed on the aerial are reduced.
​C.​The twisting stresses imposed on the aerial are increased.
​D.​The twisting stresses imposed on the aerial are similar to when the device is in line with the turntable.

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​B.​The twisting stresses imposed on the aerial are reduced.

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18.​What is the proper method for reaching a victim trapped in an elevated position? (725)
​A.​The aerial device should be extended straight to the victim.
​B.​The aerial device should be initially extended and then rotated to the victim.
​C.​The aerial device should be initially aimed below the victim and then raised.
​D.​The aerial device should initially be aimed above the victim and then lowered.

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​D.​The aerial device should initially be aimed above the victim and then lowered.

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19.​What should the driver/operator perform to greatly reduce the chance of failure of an extended ladder? (726)
​A.​Chock the rear wheels.
​B.​Engage the power take-off.
​C.​Engage the ladder extension lock.
​D.​Place cones around the apparatus.

A

​C.​Engage the ladder extension lock.

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20.​When using an aerial ladder device for a window rescue, where should the ladder be positioned? (726)
​A.​Position the tip at the windowsill.
​B.​Position the tip above the window.
​C.​Position the first rung even with the windowsill.
​D.​Position the tip 2 feet (600 mm) below the window.

A

​C.​Position the first rung even with the windowsill.

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21.​Which is preferred when using an aerial platform for a window rescue? (727)
​A.​Position the platform above the window.
​B.​Position the platform on the windward side of the window.
​C.​Position the platform 2 feet (600 mm) away from the window.
​D.​Position the platform so the top rail is even with the windowsill.

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​D.​Position the platform so the top rail is even with the windowsill.

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22.​Which is the BEST position when using an aerial ladder for a roof rescue? (727)
​A.​Position the tip even with the roof’s edge.
​B.​Position the tip three rungs above the roof’s edge.
​C.​Position the tip 2 feet (0.6 m) below the roof’s edge.
​D.​Position the tip 6 feet (2 m) above the roof’s edge.

A

​D.​Position the tip 6 feet (2 m) above the roof’s edge.

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23.​Which is the BEST position when using an aerial platform for a roof rescue? (727)
​A.​Position the platform 6 feet (2 m) above the roof’s edge
​B.​Position the platform so the bottom is even with the roof’s edge
​C.​Position the platform so the top railing is even with the roof’s edge
​D.​Position the bottom of the platform above and over the roof’s edge

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​D.​Position the bottom of the platform above and over the roof’s edge

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24.​Which aerial device would be MOST effective in rescuing victims from behind parapet walls? (728)
​A.​Aerial telescoping ladder
​B.​Aerial telescoping platform
​C.​A two-boom articulating aerial device
​D.​A three-section articulating aerial device

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​D.​A three-section articulating aerial device

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25.​Which is MOST appropriate when moving capable adult victims down aerial ladders? (729)
​A.​Firefighters should always carry victims down the ladder.
​B.​Firefighters should always lead the adult victim down the ladder.
​C.​Victims should always climb down the ladder with another victim, not by themselves.
​D.​Victims should always be lowered to the ground instead of climbing down the ladder.

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​B.​Firefighters should always lead the adult victim down the ladder.

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26.​Small children and adults incapable of climbing down the ladder by themselves will need to: (729)
​A.​be carried or supported.
​B.​be hoisted down with a harness.
​C.​be carried down in a Stokes basket.
​D.​find another way out of the building.

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​A.​be carried or supported.

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27.​Which carrying method is BEST used for a heavier person? (730)
​A.​Knee-sit
​B.​Leg-push
​C.​Arm-wrap
​D.​Two-arm under carry

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​A.​Knee-sit

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28.​Using the knee-sit method is advantageous because: (730)
​A.​firefighters can slide down the ladder quickly.
​B.​firefighters can use both hands to hold the victim.
​C.​the victim is carried over the shoulders of a firefighter, keeping a strong hold.
​D.​the firefighter can use both hands to hold rails while the victim holds on to the firefighter.

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​D.​the firefighter can use both hands to hold rails while the victim holds on to the firefighter.

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29.​Which method is useful to lower an unconscious or severely injured adult down the aerial ladder? (730)
​A.​The victim should climb down the ladder under their own power.
​B.​The victim should be cradled in a firefighter’s arms as they descend the ladder.
​C.​The victim is placed on the firefighter’s knee while they slowly descend the ladder.
​D.​The victim positions across the rails of the ladder and is supported by firefighters below.

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​D.​The victim positions across the rails of the ladder and is supported by firefighters below.

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30.​Why is the over-the-shoulder carry the most difficult and riskiest method of moving victims down aerial ladders? (731)
​A.​The victim is likely to resist being carried over the shoulder of a firefighter.
​B.​The firefighter cannot control the victim’s legs and feet while descending the ladder.
​C.​The victim is likely to become unconscious when positioned on the shoulder of a firefighter.
​D.​The firefighter will only have one hand available for stability while descending the ladder.

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​D.​The firefighter will only have one hand available for stability while descending the ladder.

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31.​Although using aerial platforms to move victims is considerably easier than backing them down aerial ladders, a disadvantage of platforms is that they: (731)
​A.​can only support the weight of two adults.
​B.​cannot carry equipment needed for a rescue.
​C.​cannot reach victims as easily as aerial ladders.
​D.​are not suited to mass evacuations from a single point.

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D.​are not suited to mass evacuations from a single point.

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32.​Which statement is MOST accurate regarding lowering a Stokes basket using an aerial ladder? (732)
​A.​It is faster than other lowering methods.
​B.​It is easier than other lowering methods.
​C.​The tactic should be used as a last resort.
​D.​The tactic should be used only in training evolutions.

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​C.​The tactic should be used as a last resort.

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33.​If a litter does not fit between rails of the aerial ladder, firefighters should: (734)
​A.​carry the litter down the aerial ladder.
​B.​bring the litter down from the building.
​C.​lower the litter using an aerial device lifting eye.
​D.​place the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.

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​D.​place the litter on top of handrails perpendicular to the ladder.

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34.​Before attempting a rope lowering system for removing victims in basket litters from elevated positions, the driver/operator MUST: (734-735)
​A.​properly position the victim on their side.
​B.​be familiar with the hydraulic calculation chart
​C.​know the limitations of any hardware used in the process.
​D.​understand the resistance pressure of the aerial device nozzle.

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​C.​know the limitations of any hardware used in the process.

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35.​When performing rope rescue operations, it is essential that the lifts be made in a smooth manner in order to: (735)
​A.​reduce the friction in the rope.
​B.​prevent the victim from becoming sick.
​C.​allow for correction during cross-winds.
​D.​ensure that the capacity is not exceeded.

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​D.​ensure that the capacity is not exceeded.

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36.​Which NFPA® standard details requirements for rope and hardware used for lifting eyes? (735)
​A.​NFPA® 1002
​B.​NFPA® 1901
​C.​NFPA® 1911
​D.​NFPA® 1983

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​D.​NFPA® 1983

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37.​Where should the working end of the rope be anchored on the aerial device when lifting objects other than people? (735)
​A.​Should be anchored to the tip of the ladder
​B.​Should only be anchored to the lifting eye(s)
​C.​Should be anchored to a static device on the ground
​D.​Should only be anchored to a lower section of the ladder

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​D.​Should only be anchored to a lower section of the ladder

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38.​Which BEST describes the practice of using aerial devices for water rescue? (735)
​A.​Place the tip in the water for victims.
​B.​Lower a firefighter to the victim in the water.
​C.​First angle the device and then extend the ladder to the victim.
​D.​Fire departments should discourage the use of these devices for this type of rescue.

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​D.​Fire departments should discourage the use of these devices for this type of rescue.

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39.​Why should departments discourage the use of aerial devices for water rescue? (736)
​A.​Liability concerns
​B.​Lack of water rescue training
​C.​Unpredictable victim behavior
​D.​Inability to stabilize the apparatus

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​D.​Inability to stabilize the apparatus

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40.​Why is the use of aerial apparatus dangerous for water rescues? (736)
​A.​The ladder is not designed to operate at angles greater than 180 degrees
​B.​Victims usually cannot pull themselves out of the water
​C.​Potential for the victim to become injured by the device tip
​D.​Potential for the aerial device to make contact with swiftly moving waters

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​D.​Potential for the aerial device to make contact with swiftly moving waters

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41.​Which situation would pose excessive lateral stress on an aerial device? (736)
​A.​Large amounts of snow on the ladder
​B.​Extending an aerial device into swiftly moving water
​C.​Having a heavy load near the tip of the aerial ladder
​D.​Lowering a victim in a Stokes basket from the lifting eye(s)

A

B.​Extending an aerial device into swiftly moving water

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42.​Where should the driver/operator position the aerial apparatus when providing access for ventilating a flat roof? (737)
​A.​On the burned side of the structure furthest away from the area being ventilated
​B.​On the burned side of the structure as close as possible to the area being ventilated
​C.​On the unburned side of the structure furthest away from the area being ventilated
​D.​On the unburned side of the structure as close as possible to the area being ventilated

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​D.​On the unburned side of the structure as close as possible to the area being ventilated

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43.​When performing ventilation operations, the driver/operator for an aerial device should extend fly sections so a minimum of _____ protrudes over the edge of the roof. (737)
​A.​2 feet (0.6 m)
​B.​4 feet (1.3 m)
​C.​6 feet (2 m)
​D.​8 feet (2.5 m)

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​C.​6 feet (2 m)

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44.​Which is the BEST location to position an aerial platform to ventilate a roof? (737)
​A.​Positioned so the bottom is even with the roof’s edge
​B.​Positioned to allow 6 feet (2 m) above the roof’s edge
​C.​Positioned so the top railing is even with the roof’s edge
​D.​Positioned even with or extended slightly over the roof’s edge

A

​D.​Positioned even with or extended slightly over the roof’s edge

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45.​When performing ventilation operations from the tip of an aerial device, firefighters should be: (737)
​A.​positioned slightly below the window.
​B.​positioned on the leeward side of operations.
​C.​secured to the building with a harness and rope.
​D.​secured to the ladder or platform with a safety belt.

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​D.​secured to the ladder or platform with a safety belt.

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46.​Which is MOST commonly used in defensive operations? (738)
​A.​Elevated master streams
​B.​1¾-inch (45 mm) handlines
​C.​2½-inch (65 mm) handlines
​D.​Master stream fixed to the ground

A

​A.​Elevated master streams

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47.​When a defensive attack is employed: (738)
​A.​firefighters attack from within the building.
​B.​risk of building collapse must be considered.
​C.​the Incident Commander should call for mutual aid.
​D.​fire apparatus can be positioned closer to the structure

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​B.​risk of building collapse must be considered.

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48.​Which factor MUST be balanced against positioning an apparatus at a safe distance from the structure? (739)
​A.​The location of the staging area
​B.​The weather conditions at the incident
​C.​The distance to the incident command post
​D.​The distance of the fire stream to reach the target

A

​D.​The distance of the fire stream to reach the target

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49.​When an incident commander makes the decision to apply water from an aerial master stream, the driver/operator needs to know: (739)
​A.​the placement of the stream.
​B.​which firefighter will be at the tip.
​C.​the placement of the detachable waterway.
​D.​which firefighter will be operating the primary controls.

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​A.​the placement of the stream.

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50.​During the initial setup, it is the driver/operator’s responsibility to: (739)
​A.​consider the potential water supply demand.
​B.​assume the role of the incident safety officer.
​C.​determine whether to conduct defensive operations.
​D.​perform commanding operations and direct all firefighters.

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​A.​consider the potential water supply demand.

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51.​Where should a master stream nozzle be positioned for a blitz attack on a structure? (739)
​A.​Center of the window opening
​B.​Either side of the window opening
​C.​Upper portion of the window opening
​D.​Lower portion of the window opening

A

​D.​Lower portion of the window opening

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52.​When using an aerial device as a master stream close to ground level, the driver/operator should position the apparatus: (739)
​A.​at a higher grade than the target.
​B.​on the leeward side of the structure.
​C.​so the turntable is parallel with the target.
​D.​so the turntable is directly in line with the target.

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​D.​so the turntable is directly in line with the target.

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53.​It is important to ensure that any nozzles used in aerial operations are compatible with: (740)
​A.​all hydrant connections.
​B.​any foam application system.
​C.​private residents’ water supply.
​D.​the manufacturer’s designed waterway.

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​D.​the manufacturer’s designed waterway.

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54.​Which type of nozzle is able to break up water to allow better steam conversion? (740)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Penetrating nozzle
​C.​Solid stream nozzle
​D.​Smooth bore nozzle

A

​A.​Fog nozzle

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55.​Which type of nozzle provides excellent penetration into fire areas? (740)
​A.​Fog nozzle
​B.​Solid stream nozzle
​C.​Shower curtain nozzle
​D.​Penetrating fog nozzle

A

​B.​Solid stream nozzle

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56.​A carefully placed solid or straight stream from the exterior of the building is often referred to as: (741)
​A.​blitz attack.
​B.​fire control.
​C.​fire confinement.
​D.​showering the fire.

A

​A.​blitz attack.

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57.​What is the BEST way to accomplish a blitz attack with an elevated master stream? (741)
​A.​Deflect water off the floor of the fire room
​B.​Deflect water off the ceiling of the fire room
​C.​Penetrate through the adjacent fire room with a solid stream
​D.​Penetrate through the roof of the building with a solid stream

A

​B.​Deflect water off the ceiling of the fire room

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58.​What is a common use of elevated master streams? (742)
​A.​Hoisting operations
​B.​Offensive operations
​C.​Defensive operations
​D.​Initial attack operations

A

​C.​Defensive operations

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59.​A defensive attack is an exterior attack with emphasis on: (742)
​A.​fire attack.
​B.​fire suppression.
​C.​offensive support.
​D.​exposure protection.

A

​D.​exposure protection.

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60.​Using an aerial device as an exterior standpipe to upper floors is a tactic that: (744)
​A.​requires an additional fire apparatus.
​B.​increases the weight load capacity of the apparatus.
​C.​can eliminate difficult hose lays up interior stairwells.
​D.​increases the amount of pressure needed to deliver the water.

A

​C.​can eliminate difficult hose lays up interior stairwells.

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61.​How does wind affect exposure protection? (745)
​A.​Wind will smother and reduce flame spread.
​B.​Wind enhances the effects of radiated and convection heat transfer.
​C.​Wind helps by cooling and lowering temperatures on the surface of exposures.
​D.​Wind reduces fire spread by limiting the amount of oxygen delivered to the fire.

A

​B.​Wind enhances the effects of radiated and convection heat transfer.

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62.​Protection from convective fire spread can be accomplished by: (746)
​A.​applying large fog streams into the thermal column.
​B.​applying large straight streams into the thermal column.
​C.​directing a fog stream into the air between fire and exposure.
​D.​directing a straight stream into the air between fire and exposure.

A

​A.​applying large fog streams into the thermal column.

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63.​Which method is generally used to cover the involved area when protecting exposures? (747)
​A.​Narrow vertical patterns
​B.​Solid stream narrow patterns
​C.​Wide sweeping nozzle patterns
​D.​Solid stream wide sweeping nozzle patterns

A

​C.​Wide sweeping nozzle patterns

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64.​Which condition may make fog streams ineffective when protecting exposures at a fire incident? (748)
​A.​Cloudless sky
​B.​Late night hours
​C.​Cooler temperatures
​D.​High wind conditions

A

​D.​High wind conditions

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65.​What is the first option for rescuing victims at an incident involving large commercial passenger aircraft? (748)
​A.​Using portable stairs at the exit doors
​B.​Using a trampoline to catch victims that jump
​C.​Using escape chutes or slides on the aircraft
​D.​Using an aerial device at exit doors or aircraft wings

A

​C.​Using escape chutes or slides on the aircraft

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66.​What is the second option for rescuing victims at an incident involving large commercial passenger aircraft? (748)
​A.​Using portable stairs at the exit doors
​B.​Using a trampoline to catch victims that jump
​C.​Using escape chutes or slides on the aircraft
​D.​Using an aerial device at exit doors or aircraft wings

A

​A.​Using portable stairs at the exit doors

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67.​Why should firefighters and passengers use extreme caution when mounting and dismounting an aerial device from an aircraft’s wings? (748)
​A.​To avoid unbalancing the plane
​B.​The surface of the wings is slippery
​C.​The wings cannot support any additional weight
​D.​To avoid creating any possible damage to the aircraft

A

​B.​The surface of the wings is slippery

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68.​Which item is MOST likely to be used in identifying the appropriate location for piercing nozzles in the fuselage? (749)
​A.​Aircraft cargo list
​B.​Portable X-Ray devices
​C.​Aircraft design blueprints
​D.​Thermal imaging cameras

A

​D.​Thermal imaging cameras

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