Chapter 4 Flashcards
Which of the following statements about positioning for wildland fire attack is MOST accurate?
Apparatus are seldom positioned in the same location for the duration of the incident.
In which zone are driver/operators MOST likely to stage their apparatus?
Cold zone
What staging protocol is MOST likely to be applied to initial response of more than one fire department unit?
Level I staging
When an emergency medical incident requires a driver/operator to position apparatus in a street or highway:
use the vehicle as a shield between work area and oncoming traffic.
Why should hoselines be kept short for apparatus capable of mounting a mobile fire attack?
To facilitate movement
Why do some jurisdictions require pumpers to yield an optimum position close to a building for an aerial apparatus?
An aerial device, with its fixed length ladder or boom, is of no use positioned beyond its maximum reach.
Which of the following BEST determines the most advantageous position for an attack pumper
Size-up
Which of the following is a guideline for positioning apparatus at a fire scene?
Attempt to position apparatus upwind of incident
Which is the preferred type of hose for making hydrant connections?
Large diameter intake hose
When positioning to support aerial apparatus, pumpers providing water supply for elevated stream operations should position:
as closely to aerial apparatus as practical.
Which of the following is a guideline for positioning for structure protection during a wildland fire?
Clear away any nearby brush that may serve as fuel
Vehicles should not be driven over bridges unless the:
weight of the apparatus is known to be within the capacity of the structure
Driver/operators should not attempt to ford streams with a vehicle unless:
It has been specifically designed to operate in such conditions.
Once on the scene of a highway incident, the use of warning lights should be
reduced as much as possible.
Which of the following is a safety guideline for operating pumping apparatus in a wildland environment?
Keep headlights on whenever engine is running
Which of the following is an important consideration when positioning apparatus at a medical incident?
Leaving ambulance enough room for patient loading
When laying supply hose to the fire scene during a roadway response, lay the hose:
to the side of the street
When the first apparatus arrives at an incident where no fire is evident, the driver/operator should:
pull apparatus past the front of the building.
Where should a pumper be positioned to supply a fire department connection most efficiently?
As closely as possible to the water source
In the “inside/outside” method, when would an attack pumper be positioned on the side of the street closest to the building and the aerial apparatus be placed outboard of the pumper?
If building is less than five floors tall
In Level II staging, units responding:
are advised of the staging area location when dispatched and respond directly to that location.
hich of the following is a method of protecting personnel from traffic at an incident?
Block lanes of the road where firefighters are operating
What location is generally considered the safest position for apparatus placement should a structural collapse occur?
Corners of the structure
When positioning during wildland fire attack, the vehicle should be positioned facing the direction of an exit path with the:
front wheels straight.
When should fire departments identify suitable drafting sites in their response district?
During preincident planning
When might tandem pumping operations be needed?
When pressures higher than a single engine is capable of supplying are required
When the apparatus is operated in a stationary position during a wildland fire attack, it should be placed in an area that:
affords maximum protection from heat and flames
When responding to a hazardous materials incident, the driver/operator should:
not drive the apparatus directly to the scene until the material involved can be identified.
What may be needed when driving the vehicle in conditions of reduced visibility during a wildland fire attack?
Spotter walking ahead of the apparatus
When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver/operator should place the apparatus in a safe position that:
includes an exit route for apparatus should a withdrawal become necessary.
What staging protocol is MOST likely to be enacted when a large number of units are responding to an incident?
Level II staging
Which site would be given preference for a drafting location?
A location accessible from a hard surface
