Chapter 8 - Aerial Operations Flashcards
When operating an aerial device on a downhill grade to rescue an occupant from
an upper story window (target window), the aerial fire apparatus should be placed
a. Even with the target window
b. Uphill from the target window
c. Downhill from the target window
d. There is no recommendation for aerial fire apparatus placement when operating on a grade
c. Downhill from the target window.
Firefighers are in the greatest danger of electrocution when BLANK an aerial fire apparatus that is in close proximity to wires.
a. Working on the turntable of
b. Working on the ladder of
c. Inside the cab of
d. Mounting or dismounting
d. Mounting or dismounting.
No one should be on a(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ while it is being rotated. a. Aerial ladder b. Anything c. Elavating platform d. Aerial ladder or water tower
d. Aerial ladder or water tower.
When possible and conditions permit, it is best to remove victims from upper stories of buildings via a. Interior stairs and fire escapes b. Aerial ladders Elevating platforms d. Ground ladders
a. Interior stairs and fire escapes
In most cases, it is best to position the aerial fire apparatus so the top of the ladder is upwind from the products of combustion; however, there may be exceptions when
a. Victims are located at more than one window on a floor where aerial rescues are necessary
b. Victims are located on more than one floor
c. Victims are located on more than one side of the building
d. There are no exceptions to the upwind rule
a. Victims are located at more than one window on a floor where aerial rescues are necessary.
When placing an aerial ladder to rescue victims from a window, the top rung of the laddder should be placed
a. Inside the window sill
b. Even with the window sill
c. Alongside and above the window sill on the windward side
d. Alongside and above the window sill on the leeward side
b. Even with the window sill.
When placing an aerial ladder to rescue victims from a balcony, the top rung of the ladder should be placed
a, To the front of the balcony, level with the balcony rail
b, To the side of the furthest from the fire and even with the balcony rail
c. Tt of the balcony and extended 6 feet above the balcony rail
d. To the side that is least exposed to fire and extended 6 feet above the balcony rail
d. To the side that is least exposed to fire and extended 6 feet above the balcony rail.
When placing an elevatig platform to rescue victims from a balcon, the top rail of the platform should be placed
a. To the front of the balcony, level with the balcony rail
b. To the side that is least exposed to the fire and even with the balcony rail
c. To the front of the balcony and 2 feet below the balcony rail
d. To the side furthest from the fire and extended 2 feet below the balcony rail
b. To the side that is least exposed to the fire and even with the balcony rail.
An advantage of an aerial ladder over an elevating platform when removing many occupants from the same area is
a. That it is safer
b. That it is easier
c. That it is quicker
d. Actually, the elevator platform is safer, easier, and quicker than using an aerial under all circumstances
c. That it is quicker.
When ventilating windows from an aerial
ladder, the fire fighter should be secured to the ladder. Which method is an UNACCEPTABLE means of securing the fire fighter to the ladder?
a. Safety belt
b. Harness
c. Leg lock
d. All of the above are acceptable ways to secure the fire fighter to the ladder
c. Leg Lock
When several windows on the same floor must be vented from an elevating platform,
start with the window that is
a. Nearest the elvating platform
b. Farthest from the elevating platform, but still within reach of the pike pole being used
c. Furthest upwind if possible
d Furthest downwind if possible
d. Furthest downwind if possible.
When fire fighters climb an aerial ladder carrying a hose line, the tip of the ladder should be placed _____ the window they will enter.
a. Even with the sill and directly below
b. Even with the sill and to one side of
c. Two full rungs above and to the side of
d. With full rungs inside
b. Even with the sill and to one side of
