Chpt 10 Flashcards
The ______ will give the information for the emergency to you in the form of dispatch
Communications center
Is the process of sending out emergency response sources promptly to an address or incident location for a specific purpose
Dispatch
With this approach, the dispatch can be transmitted to the fire apparatus through both radio speakers and the ____
MDT mobile data terminals
The most common type of map is found at the
Fire station
The maps may utilize a _____ that divides the entire response area into more specific areas
Grid system
Another map that some fire departments are now using is found on the
MDT
When used in tandem with a ________, the MDT may be capable of pinpointing the exact location of the emergency in your location
Global Positioning System
When a call is dispatched, the information is transmitted to the _____, so the location of the emergency appears on the screen and aids the driver operator in locating the scene.
MDT
Of all the maps, this one is usually the easiest to update and may be the most current
MDT
During a non emergency response the apparatus should be operated in a _______ and obey all traffic laws
Nonemergency mode
The apparatus should be driven with the intention of passing other vehicles on the _____
Left side
While driving in good weather conditions, you should ensure a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you by following the ____
3 second rule
While responding in poor driving conditions, you should double the 3 second rule to _____ for added safety
6 seconds
The distance that it takes for you to recognize the hazard, process the need to stop the fire apparatus, apply the brakes, and then come to a complete stop is referred to as the _____
Total stopping distance
The distance that the fire apparatus travels after you recognize the hazard, remove your foot from the accelerator, and apply the brakes is referred to as the _____
Reaction distance
The distance that the fire apparatus travels from the time that the brakes are activated until the fire apparatus makes a complete stop is known as _______
Braking distance
Is the movement of liquid inside a container as the container is moved
Liquid surge
If the fire apparatus has to brake quickly, then the _____ will try to force the fire apparatus forward putting additional strain on the fire apparatus braking system and increasing the total braking distance
Liquid surge
Most original equipment manufacturers, recommend turning secondary braking _____in wet and icy conditions
Off
Although adverse weather conditions such as rain and ice contribute to skidding, poor driving skills are the main cause of _____
Skidding
If only the fire apparatus brakes are used to control speed of the fire apparatus, they may heat up to the point where they become ineffective in stopping the apparatus. This situation is commonly referred to as _______
Brake fade
The fire apparatus is subject to this force when making a turn; the centrifugal force will try to keep the fire apparatus going in a straight line while you are_____
Making the turn
Is the tendency for objects to be pulled outward when rotating around a center
Centrifugal force
To keep the fire apparatus in the turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the vehicle off the road, you should
Slow down before the curve and brake gently while making the turn
Every curve in a road has a ________
Critical speed
If the fire apparatus is traveling faster than _____, it will not be capable of completing the turn and will go off the road or roll over.
Critical speed
Another potential problem concerning bridges is their
Weight limitation
During an emergency response, _______present the greatest potential danger to fire apparatus
Intersections
Many jurisdictions use _________ at intersections to assist fire apparatus during the emergency response
Traffic signal preemption systems
These systems can change the signal from red to green for an emergency vehicle as it approaches the intersection
Traffic signal preemption systems
A flashing light on the fire apparatus, also known as and ____, will trigger a receiver on the traffic signal and change the light to allow the fire apparatus to secure the right-of-way through these intersections in as safe and efficient a manner as possible
Emitter
All emergency scenes have one thing in common: they are all
Dynamic in nature
While approaching a fire scene, you should attempt to view at least ____ of the structure
3 sides
As the first arriving units are approaching the incident, the emphasis should be on the proper ______of the fire apparatus
Positioning
When the fire apparatus arrives at a working fire, the driver operator must position it for ____
Maximum Potential benefit
These fire apparatus are actually in use on the fire scene. The fire apparatus or the equipment that they carry is actively being used
Working
These fire apparatus or not being used on the fire scene. Their only reason for being on scene, for the time being, is to transport personnel to the scene of the fire
Parked
Later arriving fire apparatus should stay in an uncommitted position and await orders from the IC, a practice commonly referred to as
Staging
It’s objective is to provide a standard system of initial placement for responding by fire apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to their assignment at tactical incidents
Staging
staging also provides a way to control and record the arrival of subsequent resources and eventually their assignment to specific locations or functions within the
Incident management system ims
Generally, ______ is ineffect for all first alarm assignments or incidents involving three or more units
Level 1 staging
During _____, the only units that proceed directly to the scene of a working structure fire are the first due engine, ladder, and chief
Level 1 staging
Is utilized on second or greater alarms or when mutual aid units report to an incident
Level 2 staging
Is the person responsible for maintaining the operations of the staging area
Staging area manager
The _______ is an area away from the incident where the units will park until requested to enter the emergency scene
Staging area
The IC may designate a member of the department to serve as the staging area manger. When this position is not designated, the _____ to the level 2 staging area will assume command
First fire officer
The proper placement of ________ should complement one another so as to rescue civilians and effect total fire extinguishment
Engines and ladders
The placement of the first arriving _______ should be based on the initial size up and fire department SOPs
Engine or ladder
An engine company occupying a spot that would be better suited for a ladder apparatus is an example of
Poor fire apparatus positioning and inexperience
The ladder company should be positioned to support the engine company’s operations and vice versa ______ is the key
Preplanning
As a driver operator you must base your decision about placement of the fire apparatus on the following conditions:
Rescue potential and exposures
Is the first priority for every responding fire apparatus
Rescue
Usually the front of the building is left for the first arriving ___ regardless of the conditions
Ladder apparatus
When exposure protection is necessary upon arrival, do not position the fire apparatus between the
Fire and exposure
most fire departments specify a collapse zone that is, a distance of ______ the height of the building in which firefighters and fire apparatus are not to be located in case of building collapse
1 1/2 times the height
In buildings with _______, identification of an even larger area as the collapse zone may be required
Bowstring trusses
If such a buildings walls and bowstring roof assembly fail, they may propel outward greater than _____ height of the building
1 1/2 times the height
When tall buildings are involved with fire and a danger of collapse zone is present, a collapse zone of 1 1/2 times the building height may not be practical, as it would require positioning fire apparatus so far away that they may not be effective
The fire apparatus should be positioned in one of the corner safe zones of the fireground
Positioning the ladder apparatus at the corner safe areas of a building affords coverage on
Two fronts
Placement of the aerial device should be oriented toward providing as much effective operating area for the basket tip as possible on
Both fronts of the building
The initial engine company needs to be positioned for the efficient deployment of the ________ the most important attack line on the fireground
First attack line
To operate with 100 percent capacity of the aerial device, some aerial apparatus stabilizers can correct for a slope and grade of only a
Few degrees
The ____ is the landscape on which the apparatus is positioned
Terrain
All aerial devices are designed to be operated in winds from ____ without any reduction in tip load, but always refer to the operating manual to determine the recommended operational extremes
35 mph to 50 mph
All aerial devices should remain a minimum of ____ from all overhead wires
10ft
An ____ is a standpipe and or sprinkler system
Auxiliary appliance
According to the us fire administration, the third leading cause of fatal injuries to firefighters in 2012 was being _____
Struck by an object, which includes being struck by a vehicle
Four actions that all firefighters can take to protect themselves and other crew members while operating in traffic conditions include
Never trusting traffic
Engaging in proper protective parking
Reducing motorist vision impairment
Wearing high visibility reflective vests
Firefighters should exit the apparatus on the _____ side whenever possible
Curb side or nontraffic side
When possible position the fire apparatus at a ____ away from the curbside to direct motorists around the scene
45 degree angle away
To effectively identify themselves fire fighters should wear American national standards institute approved
Reflective vests
Within ____ of arriving on the scene of a traffic incident, the IC should estimate the magnitude of the incident, the expected length of the queue of backup motorists on the highway or roadway and the duration of the incident
15 minutes
Based on coaching the emergency vehicle operator CEVO courses, motor vehicle accidents are more likely to occur at the ______ than anywhere else
Intersection
These accidents usually involve more than one vehicle. A unique hazard that is present with an accident at an intersection is large groups of people attempting to help the accident victims. ______ should be the first priority once the fire apparatus arrives at the scene
Traffic control
When approaching emergency scene on the highway, identify a position that will allow firefighter to work in a safe area. Sometimes this may involve disrupting the normal flow of traffic or blocking it off completely. The ______ of the fire fighters should always be the first priority not the continuous flow of traffic
Safety
In fact 25 percent of all reported fires in the United States involves
Vehicles
The majority of vehicle fires results in a
Total loss
Try to position the fire apparatus in a location that is _____ of the burning vehicle
Uphill and upwind
You should position the fire apparatus at a ______ to the burning vehicle to protect the area near the pump panel as well as the scene
45 degree angle
When positioning the fire apparatus near a railroad track, try to place it on the _______ as the incident
Same side
Every railroad should be considered _____
Active
Whenever possible the apparatus should not enter the railroad right of way until confirmation is received from the railroad that train traffic has been
Suspended
Ideally the driver operator should position the fire apparatus either ____ before or after the address
100 ft
Sensitive information, however maybe transmitted to the_____ without announcing it over the radio frequency as the radio communications may be monitored by the media
MDT
Whichever type of map your fire department uses, it is important to select a _________ route when responding to each call
Safe and efficient
The goal is for the fire apparatus to arrive at the correct location in a________ fashion
Safe and timely
The fire apparatus should be driven with the intention of passing vehicles on the
Left side
On streets with multiple lanes, the fire apparatus should be driven in the ________ to provide ample room for the other drivers to pull to the right and stop.
Far left lane
No member of any fire department should be allowed to drive an emergency vehicle or fire apparatus until that person has completed a ________ approved by the fire department
Training course
In New Mexico, the motor vehicle code states that the following four privileges may be granted as long as the emergency vehicle sounds an audible signal and the vehicle is operating with its emergency lights activated; all other laws apply during the emergency vehicles response
- Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of the motor vehicle code
- Proceed pass a red stop or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as necessary for safe operation
- Exceed the maximum speed limits as the driver operator does not endanger life or property
- Disregard regulations governing direction of movement of turning in specified directions
If fire apparatus begins to skid take the following actions
Stay off brake
Steer
Continue to steer
While driving down hills, you should rely on the _________ to slow down the fire apparatus
Engine and auxiliary braking device
Under no circumstances should you attempt to operate a fire apparatus over a _______ that is not capable of supporting its weight
Bridge
Whenever you approach an unguarded railroad crossing, you should bring the fire apparatus to a complete _____ before entering the grade crossing
Stop
Responding to the wrong location can not only be embarrassing, but may also lead to loss of property and even lives. This type of mistake may be avoided by_______ when the call is dispatched
Writing down the address
When fire apparatus are on a fire scene, they are classified into one of two categories
Working and parked
This type of staging places all reserve resources in a central location and automatically requires the implementation of a staging area manager
Level 2 staging
Large parking lots or empty fields are excellent choices for a
Staging area
Only the _____ may release resources from the staging area
Staging area manager
If civilians are potentially trapped inside the structure upon arrival, you should ensure that the _____ of the structure is available for access by the ladder apparatus
Front
When deck guns are not reliable because of heavy wind conditions, the use of ________ may be a better alternative
Portable ground monitors
Limit the number of fire apparatus operating emergency lights to only those blocking ______ and even these fire apparatus may not need all their emergency lights on
Oncoming traffic
Include fatal car crashes involving multiple vehicles, hazardous materials incidents on the highway, and other disasters
Major traffic incidents
Are less severe in nature and usually affect the lanes of travel for 30 min to 2 hours
Intermediate traffic incidents
May involve minor crashes and disabled vehicles
Minor traffic accidents
As an area of highway where temporary traffic controls are imposed by authorized officials in response to a traffic incident, natural disaster, hazardous materials spill, or other unplanned incident
Traffic incident management area TIMA
Is the section of highway where motorists are informed about the upcoming situation ahead.
Advance warning area
Is where the vehicle is redirected from its normal path and where lane changes and closures are closed
Transition area
Is the section where the work activity takes place. It may be stationary or may move as work progresses
Activity area
Is a lateral and or longitudinal area that separates motorist flow from the work space or an unsafe area
Buffer space
Is the area where the actual incident is located
Incident space
Is the portion of the highway in which traffic is routed through the activity area
Traffic space
Is the area where the normal flow of traffic resumes
Termination area
May Involve one or more vehicles, either off or on the roadway. This type of emergency is a very common reason for calling out fire fighters.
Motor vehicle accident
Never park the fire apparatus on top of the
Railroad tracks
At ems scenes, the fire apparatus should be positioned for a
Quick exit
The area for entry teams and rescue teams only. This zone immediately surrounds the dangers of the site and is demarcated to protect personnel outside the zone.
Hot zone
The area for properly trained and equipped personnel only. The zone is where personnel and equipment decontamination and hot zone support takes place.
Warm zone
The area for staging vehicles and equipment until requested by the IC. The command post is located in this zone. The public and media should be kept clear of the cold zone at all times.
Cold zone
The first course of action at any hazardous materials incident is to _________
Isolate the area and prevent anyone from entering it
During this type of incident, the primary danger to firefighters and fire apparatus is secondary collapse
Building collapse
Once a trench fails, the probability of secondary collapse is quite high. For this reason, first arriving units should be positioned no closer than _____ to the trench
150 ft
