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Chapter 20: Areial Apparatus Stategies and Tactics Flashcards

1
Q

In an ideal situation, the best rescue approach is made from _______, on _______ ground, and without _______.

A

Upwind

Level

Obstructions

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2
Q

Name the 2 advantages to positioning the aerial device on the corner of a building.

A

You can potentially reach victims on two sides of the building

You are potentially safer on the corner if a structure collapse occurs

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3
Q

If a rescue is to be made from an area threatened by fire, the preferred procedure is to use a ________ to cool and/or protect the aerial device and personnel while the rescue operation is in progress.

A

Wide-angle fog stream

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4
Q

The plan for getting a victim into an aerial platform will determine _________ of an apparatus with an elevated platform.

A

Placement

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5
Q

If the victim is to be lifted over the top rail, the driver should position the apparatus so that the turntable is __________ with the target.

A

Directly in line

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6
Q

In situations that require apparatus for rescue, the main objective is to reach _________ as possible with a minimum number of ________.

A

As many victims or points of egress

Ariel movements

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7
Q

What are the levels of victim rescue priority: (4)

A

Most severely threatened

Largest number of groups/people

Remainder of people in the hazard area

People in exposed areas

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8
Q

When raising an aerial device to victims, the best position is one in which the extended and rotated device is _________ to the objective.

A

Perpendicular

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9
Q

If an aerial ladder is designed to be used in the unsupported position, the tip should be placed ________ the target spot.

A

Above

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10
Q

If used in a supported position, the best position is when both rails are _______ with the supporting object

A

Evenly in contact

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11
Q

When maneuvering an aerial device to reach a victim, the aerial device should initially be aimed _______ the victim and then _______. This is due to the possibility of the victim ______.

A

Above

Lowered

Jumping

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12
Q

Once an aerial device is in place for a rescue, engage the _________. This increases the overall strength and reduces the chance of failure.

A

Extension locks

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13
Q

When using an aerial ladder to rescue a victim from a window, first rung of the ladder tip should be placed ________.

A

Even with the windowsill

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14
Q

When removing trapped victims from the roof, the tip of the aerial ladder should be placed so that at least ______ feet extends above the edge of the roof.

A

6

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15
Q

When rescuing victims off parapet style roofs, it may be necessary to use _______ to get over the parapet

A

Roof ladders

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16
Q

_________: vertical extension of an exterior wall, and sometimes an interior firewall, above the roofline of a building.

A

Parapet wall

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17
Q

When dealing with parapets, ________ aerial devices are advantageous over ________ devices.

A

Articulating

Telescoping

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18
Q

When two or more firefighters are available to rescue victims from an elevated position using an aerial device, one firefighter should assist the victims from ______ while the other remains _________.

A

Inside the building

On the tip of the ladder

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19
Q

When rescuing victims from an elevated position using an aerial device, carrying victims down a ladder is _______.

A

A LAST RESORT

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20
Q

When removing victims from elevated positions, the “knee-sit” method is best used for ________

A

Heavier persons who are conscious

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21
Q

This method of rescuing victims from an elevated position using aerial devices is the most difficult and most risky.

A

Over-the-shoulder carry

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22
Q

A potentially severe and damaging _______ can be created when victims jump into a platform

A

Dynamic load

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23
Q

When providing access for ventilating a flat roof, the driver should position the aerial apparatus on the ________ side of the structure as close as possible to the area being ventilated.

A

Unburned

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24
Q

If firefighters cannot safely operate on the roof, _______ or _______ ventilation can be accomplished with the aerial devices.

A

Horizontal

Cross

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25
Q

_________ are the actual procedures and actions taken to successfully carry out the strategies.

A

Tactics

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26
Q

Elevated master streams are most commonly used in _________.

A

Defensive operations

27
Q

Elevated master steams may be used to: (3)

A

Directly attacked the fire

Cool embers and gases within the thermal column

Protect exposures

28
Q

Positioning the apparatus at the ________ of the building decreases the chance of damage to the truck.

A

Corners

29
Q

When applying water from an aerial master stream, the driver needs to know: (3)

A

The volume to be delivered

The type of stream to be used

The placement of the stream

30
Q

When using an elevated master stream in a blitz attack, the ultimate goal will be to place the nozzle in the _______ of the window opening so that the fire stream may be directed ________.

A

Lower portion

Upward towards the ceiling

31
Q

When crews are working inside the building, never perform external fire attacks using ________.

A

Master streams

32
Q

The aerial device may be used as a master stream closer to ground level. The driver should position your the apparatus so that the turntable is ________ with the intended target.

A

Directly in line

33
Q

A recommended tactic is to direct master stream at ________ the of the target area. This will penetrate the area without disturbing the thermal layering.

A

Ceiling

34
Q

________ streams provide wider coverage. They are also able to break up the water to allow better steam conversion

A

Fog

35
Q

Some drawbacks to fog streams are that they do not provide the _________ and __________. They may be adversely influenced by winds, and water may be converted to steam before ever reaching the seat of the fire.

A

Reach

Penetration

36
Q

__________ streams provide excellent penetration. They are able to reach longer distances and provide the power needed to reach the seat of the fire

A

Solid

37
Q

The drawback to solid streams is that they are not as effective for rapid ___________.

A

Steam conversion

38
Q

___________: to aggressively attack a fire from the exterior with a large diameter fire stream.

A

Blitz Attack

39
Q

Blitz attacks are often conducted when the fire is on ________ and while firefighters are preparing to enter the building.

A

Upper stories

40
Q

The best way to affect the blitz attack with an elevated master stream is to try to ___________ of the fire room.

A

Deflect water off the ceiling

41
Q

Water adds weight to the structure at a rate of _________ pounds for every _______ GPM.

A

2,000

250

42
Q

____________ could contribute to the collapse of an already fire-weakened structure.

A

Water weight

43
Q

The objective of the defensive attack is to _______ the fire within a specific area.

A

Contain

44
Q

Indicators of a potential defensive attack are: (3)

A

Fire/building conditions that prohibit safely advancing handlines into the building

The IC ops to sacrifice part of the building to the fire

Large amounts of water needed to extinguish the fire

45
Q

_____________ at the incident will dictate what type of stream to be used.

A

Fire conditions

46
Q

Using the aerial as an __________ to upper floors is a tactic that can eliminate difficult hose lays up interior stairwells.

A

Exterior standpipe

47
Q

Using the elevated standpipe as an exterior standpipe is an effective tactic for the following types of fires: (4)

A

Parking garages

Building roofs

Bridges/overpasses

Building under construction were standpipe system is not available

48
Q

Conditions that may affect exposure hazards include the following: (6)

A

Weather

Fuel

Topography

Building construction

Spacing between the fire building and the exposure

Intensity of the fire

49
Q

The type of _________ and the ________ of the exposure to the fire also affects a chance of the exposure catching fire.

A

Construction

Proximity

50
Q

Keep in mind that the __________ must be considered an exposure hazard.

A

Apparatus itself

51
Q

Because ________ heat is transmitted through water, directing fire streams into the air between the fire and the exposure will not reduce the chance of the exposure catching fire.

A

Radiant

52
Q

Water applied _________ more effectively absorbs the heat energy and reduces its ability to catch fire.

A

Directly on the exposure

53
Q

Protection from _____________ fire spread can be accomplished by applying large fog streams into the thermal column.

A

Convection

54
Q

____________ may reduce the chance of burning embers traveling through the air and igniting other structures.

A

Fog streams

55
Q

The practice of _________ using from an aerial platform is dependent upon the availability of water, required flow, and number of firefighters available to monitor the application.

A

2 nozzles

56
Q

There should always be an _______ in the event that fire conditions worsen and exposure protection operations must be abandoned.

A

Exit route

57
Q

In exposure protection operations, _________ patterns are generally used to cover the involved area.

A

Wide sweeping nozzle

58
Q

Do not operate elevated master streams in __________ at any time.

A

Natural ventilation openings

59
Q

Fog patterns may not work due to: (3)

A

Wind

Distance

Extensive heat

60
Q

The first option for rescuing victims from an aircraft are with the _________ or ________.

A

Escape chutes

Slides at exit openings

61
Q

Second best option for rescuing victims from an aircraft is to __________ at the exit doors of the aircraft.

A

Place a set of portable stairs

62
Q

The third best option for rescuing victims from an aircraft is to use the ________.

A

Aerial device

63
Q

All ladders should be positioned to the _______ of entry doors.

A

Aft (rear)

IFSTA Pumping & Aerial Apparatus (5 decks)

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