Chp 3 Positioning pumping apparatus

Question 1

Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least __________ the height of any structure determined likely to collapse.
pg 126

Answer 1

one and a half times

Question 2

Depending on the incident, apparatus, equipment, and personnel operating within_______ of the base of a high rise fire may need to be protected from falling glass and Debris pg 128

Answer 2

200 feet

Question 3

In certain instances, the ___________ method of apparatus placement may be used to position aerial and pumping apparatus at the fire scene.

Answer 3

inside/outside

Question 4

A dry hydrant consists of an ___________ connection on the shore and a length of pipe extended into the water with a. strainer on the end.
Pg132

Answer 4

intake hose

Question 5

The procedures for many fire departments require that D/Os place ________ on the small diameter discharges of a dry barrrel hydrants before connecting to the large diameter discharge.
pg 132

Answer 5

gate valve

Question 6

In tandem pumping operations, apparatus may be positioned up to _______ apart.

Answer 6

300ft

Question 7

If the company officer of the first unit to arrive in staging becomes involved with the incident , the D/O may become the initial __________. pg 136

Answer 7

staging are manager

Question 8

Apparatus equipped side mounted pump panels should face the incident scene so that the D/O at the pump panel controls has a view of the____
pg141

Answer 8

Operation

Question 9

Apparatus should maintain a cleat zone of at least _______ from railroad tracks to prevent contact with objects on the tracks. pg 142

Answer 9

25ft

Question 10

It may require _______ fro a fully loaded train to make a complete stop

Answer 10

one to two miles