Chapter 20 - Aerial Apparatus Strategies and Tactics Flashcards
WHAT strategies represent the overall plans needed to successfully mitigate an emergency and terminate an incident? A. fire attack B. search C. operational D. fire ground
C. operational
WHAT are the actual procedures and actions taken to successfully carry out strategies?
tactics
To successfully achieve any strategies, ff must be able to communicate effectively and perform certain t______.
tactics
Operational strategies for aerials will depend on: (what will build your strategies)
- prefire p_____
- prearrival i______
- initial _____-up
- plans
- instructions
- size
Operational strategies for aerials will depend on prefire plans, prearrival instructions and initial size-up and may include: (What might have to be done)
- access to upper l_____
- ven_______
- elevated f____ attack
- exp_____ protection
- aircraft r____ and fire fighting
- levels
- ventilation
- fire
- exposure
- rescue
The use of effective \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ allows for early and correct aerial placement as well as more efficient aerial operations through the incident. A. stabilization B. communication C. considerations D. signals
B. communication
Successful communication for aerial operations include: (3)
- pre a_____ communications
- on s_____ communications
- tac______ communications
- arrival
- scene
- tactical
Successful communication for aerial operations include: (3)
- pre arrival communications
- officers and driver communicate on the d______ of the approach, the decision to st____ or commit the vehicle, and water s_____ management
- IC will communicate apparatus po_______ and aerial ob______ (rescue, master stream, etc.)
- direction
- stage
- supply
- positioning
- objective
Successful communication for aerial operations include: (3)
- on scene communications
- officer/driver ____-up
- confirm water s_____ strategy
- apparatus location and turn____ placement
- hand signals/communication device/systems as dictated by _ _ _s- directions(i.e. backing) to guide operator to exact position quickly, safely and eff________
- size
- supply
- turntable
- SOPs
- effectively
Successful communication for aerial operations include: (3)
- tactical communication
- aerial dep______ - hand signals to guide ladder in position/direct master stream
- aerial op________ - headsets enable calm and clear communication between pump panel, control pedestal and ff on tip WITHOUT disrupting scene communications
- deployment
- operations
Successful communication requires tr_____ and pr______.
- training
- practice
With proper WHAT will personnel work together EFFICIENTLY and the aerial device will be used to its maximum capability through the incident? A. stabilization B. communication C. considerations D. signals
B. communication
Additional aerials on the scene, not used for rescue, ventilation and elevated fire attack can be used for ff tasks such as emergency \_\_\_\_\_ and equipment delivery. A. search B. medicals C. escape D. all of the above
C. escape (AS IN RIT)
Whenever possible, the driver should maximize building coverage and aerial device reach and use __ wind positioning.
up
Apparatus \_\_\_\_\_\_ should provide the maximum degree of SAFETY and access to the building to the ff using the aerial device. A. driving B. operating C. communication D. position
D. position
When operating at a multistory incident, STRATEGICALLY positioned aerials create an emergency _______.
escape
When an aerial device is used for emergency escape (off a roof or unsafe position) it ______ (should/should not) be repositioned unless the change is communicated effectively and ACKNOWLEDGED.
SHOULD NOT
What can save ff time and energy from carrying equipment up the stairs?
using an aerial device
When fire conditions do not allow victims to be brought down the interior stairs or exterior fire escape, WHAT might be necessary?
an aerial
When fire conditions do not allow victims to be brought down the interior stairs or exterior fire escape, an aerial might be necessary? What must ff involved in this rescue be aware of regarding the aerial?
weight limitations
In an ideal situation, the best RESCUE approach is made from ________ (downwind, upwind?) on level grade _______ (with/without?) and obstructions.
- upwind
- without
In an ideal situation, the best RESCUE approach is made from upwind on level grade without and obstructions. The aerial should be parked so that the turntable is __wind from the target.
up
If possible, the driver should position the aerial apparatus used for RESCUE at the \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the building. A. corner B. front C. rear D. across the street
A. corner
If possible, the driver should position the aerial apparatus used for RESCUE at the corner of the building. There are two advantages for this:
- you can potentially reach victims on ___ sides of the building
- you are potentially safer on the corner if a structural ________ occurs
- 2
- collapse