Chapter 4

Question 1

Which of the following statements about positioning for wildland fire attack is MOST accurate?

Answer 1

Apparatus are seldom positioned in the same location for the duration of the incident.

Question 2

In which zone are driver/operators MOST likely to stage their apparatus?

Answer 2

Cold zone

Question 3

What staging protocol is MOST likely to be applied to initial response of more than one fire department unit?

Answer 3

Level I staging

Question 4

When an emergency medical incident requires a driver/operator to position apparatus in a street or highway:

Answer 4

use the vehicle as a shield between work area and oncoming traffic.

Question 5

Why should hoselines be kept short for apparatus capable of mounting a mobile fire attack?

Answer 5

To facilitate movement

Question 6

Why do some jurisdictions require pumpers to yield an optimum position close to a building for an aerial apparatus?

Answer 6

An aerial device, with its fixed length ladder or boom, is of no use positioned beyond its maximum reach.

Question 7

Which of the following BEST determines the most advantageous position for an attack pumper

Answer 7

Size-up

Question 8

Which of the following is a guideline for positioning apparatus at a fire scene?

Answer 8

Attempt to position apparatus upwind of incident

Question 9

Which is the preferred type of hose for making hydrant connections?

Answer 9

Large diameter intake hose

Question 10

When positioning to support aerial apparatus, pumpers providing water supply for elevated stream operations should position:

Answer 10

as closely to aerial apparatus as practical.

Question 11

Which of the following is a guideline for positioning for structure protection during a wildland fire?

Answer 11

Clear away any nearby brush that may serve as fuel

Question 12

Vehicles should not be driven over bridges unless the:

Answer 12

weight of the apparatus is known to be within the capacity of the structure

Question 13

Driver/operators should not attempt to ford streams with a vehicle unless:

Answer 13

It has been specifically designed to operate in such conditions.

Question 14

Once on the scene of a highway incident, the use of warning lights should be

Answer 14

reduced as much as possible.

Question 15

Which of the following is a safety guideline for operating pumping apparatus in a wildland environment?

Answer 15

Keep headlights on whenever engine is running

Question 16

Which of the following is an important consideration when positioning apparatus at a medical incident?

Answer 16

Leaving ambulance enough room for patient loading

Question 17

When laying supply hose to the fire scene during a roadway response, lay the hose:

Answer 17

to the side of the street

Question 18

When the first apparatus arrives at an incident where no fire is evident, the driver/operator should:

Answer 18

pull apparatus past the front of the building.

Question 19

Where should a pumper be positioned to supply a fire department connection most efficiently?

Answer 19

As closely as possible to the water source

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

If building is less than five floors tall

Question 21

In Level II staging, units responding:

Answer 21

are advised of the staging area location when dispatched and respond directly to that location.

Question 22

hich of the following is a method of protecting personnel from traffic at an incident?

Answer 22

Block lanes of the road where firefighters are operating

Question 23

What location is generally considered the safest position for apparatus placement should a structural collapse occur?

Answer 23

Corners of the structure

Question 24

When positioning during wildland fire attack, the vehicle should be positioned facing the direction of an exit path with the:

Answer 24

front wheels straight.

Question 25

When should fire departments identify suitable drafting sites in their response district?

Answer 25

During preincident planning

Question 26

When might tandem pumping operations be needed?

Answer 26

When pressures higher than a single engine is capable of supplying are required

Question 27

When the apparatus is operated in a stationary position during a wildland fire attack, it should be placed in an area that:

Answer 27

affords maximum protection from heat and flames

Question 28

When responding to a hazardous materials incident, the driver/operator should:

Answer 28

not drive the apparatus directly to the scene until the material involved can be identified.

Question 29

What may be needed when driving the vehicle in conditions of reduced visibility during a wildland fire attack?

Answer 29

Spotter walking ahead of the apparatus

Question 30

When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver/operator should place the apparatus in a safe position that:

Answer 30

includes an exit route for apparatus should a withdrawal become necessary.

Question 31

What staging protocol is MOST likely to be enacted when a large number of units are responding to an incident?

Answer 31

Level II staging

Question 32

Which site would be given preference for a drafting location?

Answer 32

A location accessible from a hard surface