Chapter 6 Flashcards
In most cases there are no hard fast rules for positioning of aerial apparatus equipment.
True or false
True
For efficient and safe fire control, apparatus driver operator’s must work together to ensure aerial apparatus are positioned for ___________ to the aerial device.
maximum use and minimum stress
It can be argued that the fire ground placement of aerial apparatus is the ______ of all types of apparatus
most critical
It is Crucial to give the optimum scene position to the aerial apparatus than to the pumpers
True or false
True
It is important that the driver operator be versed in the ________ so that they can apply them when faced with a particular situation
basics of proper positioning
Later arriving aerial apparatus at large incidents will be positioned according to the __________developed at the scene by the incident management personnel
incident action plans
If the fire building is less than five stories about 60 feet engine companies should park on the _____and aerials park on the ______.
side of the street closest to the building
Outside
If the building is greater than five stories, the engine should take the ____ position and Ariel park ___ to the building
outside
next
For any given situation the proper distance between the subject and the aerial apparatus is the distance that affords maximum stability best climbing at angle and allows for adequate extension
True or false
True
_______Extensions at____Angles place the maximum amount of stress on an aerial device and in some cases reduce the load caring capacity of that device. Whenever possible ____ extensions at ____angles should be avoided.
Long
Low
Long
Low
If the building has been exposed to severe fire conditions or has otherwise been weekend, it is not desirable to park ______ to the building.
too close
_______Are the factors that work against the strength of the aerial device
Stresses
Stress may be imposed in both_______ and________operation. The stress tends to be greater when the aerial device is in motion
Static- at rest
Dynamic- in motion
There are four main tactical uses for any aerial device.
– Rescue
– Access to upper floors
– Ventilation
– Fire suppression
The best rescue approach is made from________.
Up wind
If possible, aerial apparatus used for rescue should be placed at the _______of the building, this allows the apparatus to reach victims on______
Corner
Two sides
If a rescue is to be made from an aerial threatened by fire, ______ can be used to protect victims, rescuers, and the aerial device
hose lines
Solid bore or straight stream master streams directed against an aerial device can place_________Load stresses on the device that could ultimately result in a________Of the device.
Damaging
Collapse
If victim is to be lifted over the top rail, the apparatus should be placed so the turntable is ______ with the target. This allows the front of the platform to be placed squarely in front of the target.
directly in line
If the victim will be allowed to enter the platform through the hinged gate, the turntable must be spotted a little _____ The target.
forward or behind
In some cases, it is ______ to latter the building on the side opposite the fire conditions.
advantageous
Proper placement of the aerial device can make the ventilation process _______.
quicker and safer
If the aerial device is being used to provide access for ventilating a pitched roof, it may be possible to position the apparatus so that the firefighters may operate directly from the aerial device. This is beneficial in the event that a _____ occurs.
sudden roof collapse
When providing access for ventilating a flat roof, the aerial apparatus should be positioned on the ______of the structure, as close as possible to the area of being ventilated.
unburned side
Extend aerial ladders at least______ above the roof level.
6 feet
If the aerial apparatus is being used to assist with the horizontal ventilation such as taking out a window. The turntable should be positioned ______ will be upwind of the ventilation points and will have access to as many windows as possible.
so that the entire aerial device
All ventilation activities must be performed in a _____ ______ with the incident plan established by the IC.
coordinated manner consistent
Warning external fire attacks with master stream ______ be performed when crews are working inside the building the disturbance of the interior thermal balance, the large volume of steam created the possibility of being struck by the stream any additional weight added to the building by external master stream attacks pose a serious safety threat to firefighters working in the building.
must never
Elevated streams are most commonly used in _______ operations
defensive
When a defensive attack is employed the chance for _______ must be considered
building collapse
Positioning the apparatus at the corners of, or an otherwise safe distance from the building decreases the chance of damage to the truck in case of ________
building collapse.
The ______ conditions of the spotting area must be considered when using an aerial device.
surface
If working on soft surfaces, operators must watch for settling.
True or false
True
Be alert for surfaces that are stable when the incident begins but which may become ______ as the instant progresses
unstable
Parking lots that may be problematic for aerial apparatus operators should be identified in ______ plans.
preincident
Driver operators must also be alert for areas that may contain vaulted surfaces. Vaults beneath the ground may be created by underground parking utilities drainage etc.
T or f
T
When possible part the apparatus in a manner that will allow the aerial to be operated directly over the ________ of the apparatus
front or rear
The primary spot in consideration associated with hot weather is that extreme heat may tend to _____ marginal or otherwise firm paved surfaces
weaken
Asphalt parking lots that may provide a marginal level of support during more temperate weather conditions will become soft during periods of extreme _____ . This may result in an unstable base
Heat
Remember the goal is always to maintain a distance of at least _____between the aerial device and overhead electric lines
10 feet
Caution should be exercised around other types of overhead lines such as telephone and cable TV lines. Occasionally these normally harmless lines will be in contact with electrical lines somewhere down the line and may also be energized.
True or false
True
Articulating boom operators have two areas of the apparatus to monitor, the ______ and the _____particularly in the area of the boom joint or inch
platform and the boom
Personnel on the apparatus are generally considered to be susceptible to electrical shocks regardless of whether they are in contact with the ground or not.
True or false
True
Warning if it becomes necessary to exit the apparatus in contact with electrical lines personnel need to _______ of the energized apparatus to reduce the risk of being electrocuted at no time should they be in contact with the truck in the ground at the same time.
Jump clear
The aerial device is most stable when the aerial device is operated ______ of the vehicle
directly over the front or rear
An angle ________ to the apparatus is the least stable position available
perpendicular
If you have the entire parking lot at your disposal, ______ the aerial apparatus in the position rather than parking parallel to the object.
nose or back
When apparatus must operate off and incline the operator can reduce the stress is by spotting the turntable _______ from the point of operation
downhill
The maximum loading for any aerial device occurs when operated at angles between___ ° and ____° from horizontal
70° and 80°
Aerials operating at a low angle of elevation and at long extensions are at their ______ operational position
Weakest
Apparatus should be parked far enough away so that they will not be in the clap zone should eclipse occur the collapse zone should be at least_________.
1 1/2 times the height of the building
Signs that a serious exterior collapse may occur include
5 things
– Bulging walls – Sagging roof's – Large cracks in the exterior – Falling bricks blocks or mortar – And into your collapses
Ornamental stars or large bolts with washers at various intervals on exterior walls indicate that reinforcement ties are in place to hold together otherwise unstable wall.
True or false
True
Large fires require the apparatus to be spotted ________ from the fire building.
further away
Always leave a______
Way out
___________It was applied to the initial response of a fire or medical incident involving more than one company.
Level I staging
_________Is used in greater alarm situations where a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to an incident
Level II staging
__________ procedures must be initiated by the incident commander when requesting additional alarms or by dispatch or when a large initial response is called for.
Level II staging
_________ is used on every emergency response went to companies performing like functions are dispatched.
Level one staging
_________Is used when numerous emergency vehicles will be responding to an incident
Level II staging
When additional units are requested by the I C an apparatus staging area is designated. Companies are informed of the staging area location when they are dispatched and respond ______ that location.
directly to
Generally, the ______ of the first arriving company at the staging area becomes the stage manager
company officer
A fire apparatus usually travels slower than the normal flow of traffic, and the use of warning lights and sirens may create traffic conditions that actually _______ the fire units response.
slow
_______ Abres should be the only one in staging area with its lights flashing
Staging officers
At least _____ lane next to the incident Lane should be closed
one
Fire apparatus should be placed at an _____ between the flow of traffic in the firefighters working on the incident to act as a shield. Front wheels should be turned _____ from the firefighters so that the apparatus will not be driven into them if struck from behind.
angle,
away
Also consider parking additional apparatus ___ to ______ feet behind the shield an apparatus to act as an additional barrier between firefighters and flow of traffic
150
200
Traffic moving by the area may cause ______ that affect the stability of the apparatus, especially on elevated roadways. Driver should check ______ frequently to make sure they are still in contact with stabilizer pads
vibrations
stabilizers
The possibility that a hazardous material may be involved in an incident should be considered by the company officer and driver on_________ fire or transportation incident.
virtually every
Do not park over manholes or storm drains underground systems could ignite and explode
True or false
T
If at all possible , _________ the incident from not up Wind an uphill side
park and approach
The three most common terms for the hazmat zones are the _______, _______, ________.
Hot zone
warm zone
cold zone
__________, also called restricted zone, exclusion zone, or red zone is an area surrounding the incident that has been contaminated by the released material.
Hot zone
_________Zone is used to support workers in the hot zone and to decontaminate personnel and equipment exiting the hot zone.
Warm zone
D con usually takes place within a quarter or located in the ______.
warm zone
___________ also called the transport zone or green zone encompasses the warm zone and is used to carry out all other support functions of that I C.
Cold zone
Most of the time the driver/operator and his apparatus are positioned in the .
cold zone
Avoid staging all apparatus in the same location when responding to _________ Incidents. It is possible that an explosive device could be placed in the staging location with the intent of harming emergency personnel.
bomb threats and other potential terrorist
Always treat a railroad track as a potential ______ line
active
______ parked the apparatus on the railroad tracks
Never
Most railroad companies advise that vehicles be kept at least _____ from the tracks whenever possible
25 away
Even when a halt confirmation has been received, keep the aerial device at least ________ the level of the rails as an added safety precaution
25 feet above
Typically residential driveways and yards will not safely support the weight of an aerial apparatus
True or false
True
Bridges and elevated sections of roadway will be the first to freeze during cold weather.
T
When operating at storage tank fire apparatus should never be spotted _____ the dike that surrounds the affected area
inside
