fall 2019 moodle 9 Flashcards

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  1. The “All Jacks” method is the preferred method for lowering all jacks and outriggers?

Select one:

a. On uneven ground
b. In all circumstances
c. On level ground
d. Only in an emergency

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(L6—Ch 1, Pg 2)

The correct answer is: On level ground

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  1. If an apparatus is not level, it would be correct to state that the jacks and outriggers should be lowered on the _____ first?

Select one:

a. High side
b. Low side

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(L6—Ch 1, Pg 2)

The correct answer is: Low side

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  1. A 6’ hook may be used as a gauge to determine if outriggers will clear all obstructions on the _____ tower ladder?

Select one:

a. 95’
b. 75’ or 95’
c. 75’

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(L6—Ch 1, Pg 3)

The correct answer is: 75’

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  1. The preferred placement of manual pins for outriggers shall be at the ______ hole available once extended, and for jacks shall be at the ______ hole available once extended?

Select one:

a. Highest, lowest
b. Lowest, lowest
c. Lowest, highest
d. Highest, highest

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(L6—Ch 1, Pg 4)

The correct answer is: Lowest, highest

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  1. Regarding pedestal controls and the boom assembly, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. Only in an emergency should the turntable be rotated before lowering both outriggers
b. An audible alarm sounds when boom operations are in close proximity to the cab
c. The turntable is capable of rotating 360 degrees
d. The safety interlock foot pedal, when activated, will increase the engine rpms, activate hydraulic flow to allow movement, and override the bucket controls

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(L6—Ch 1, Pg 6) (At no time should this occur)

The correct answer is: Only in an emergency should the turntable be rotated before lowering both outriggers

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  1. Smoother positioning of the bucket is achieved by using?

Select one:

a. Pedestal controls—and in most cases, delicate operations will be performed by the Pedestal FF
b. Pedestal controls—and in all cases, delicate operations will be performed by the Pedestal FF
c. Bucket controls—and in all cases, delicate operations will be performed by the Bucket FF
d. Bucket controls—and in most cases, delicate operations will be performed by the Bucket FF

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(L-6—Ch 1—Pg 6)

The correct answer is: Pedestal controls—and in most cases, delicate operations will be performed by the Pedestal FF

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  1. Detailed members may operate on the TL turntable?

Select one:

a. Only if they are a Qualified Chauffeur Tiller, School Trained
b. Only if they are assigned to a tower ladder company or they are a Qualified Chauffeur Tiller, School Trained
c. If assigned to any ladder company
d. Only if they are assigned to a Tower Ladder company

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L-6—Ch 1—Pg 6)

The correct answer is: Only if they are assigned to a tower ladder company or they are a Qualified Chauffeur Tiller, School Trained

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  1. Regarding operations in the bucket, it would be incorrect to state?

Select one:

a. The number of firefighters operating in the bucket should be limited to three
b. Using two hands when operating the bucket will facilitate better control for precise movement
c. All three boom functions can be performed simultaneously
d. Each member operating in a TL bucket must personally verify the placement of both door latches in the locked position

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(L-6—Ch 1—Pg 7) (Two members maximum)

The correct answer is: The number of firefighters operating in the bucket should be limited to three

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  1. Which of the following are considered substantial parts of the bucket for securing a life belt or personal harness to? (Indicate all correct points)

Select one or more:

a. Top rail
b. Swing Gate
c. Waterway
d. Bucket Posts

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The correct answers are: Bucket Posts, Waterway

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Under normal conditions, who should control movement of the bucket?

Select one or more:

a. The pedestal FF
b. The member in the bucket

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You have correctly selected 1.

(L-6—Ch 1—Pg 8)

The correct answers are: The member in the bucket, The pedestal FF

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  1. The primary means of communication between the bucket and the pedestal is?

Select one:

a. Handie-talkie, which should be checked daily
b. Handie-talkie, which should be checked each tour
c. Intercom, which should be checked daily
d. Intercom, which should be checked each tour

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6—Ch 1—Pg 9)

The correct answer is: Intercom, which should be checked each tour

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  1. When transmitting orders between the bucket and the pedestal, the reference point is?

Select one:

a. Always the bucket
b. Usually the bucket
c. Always the pedestal
d. Usually the pedestal

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L-6—Ch 1—Pg 9)

The correct answer is: Always the pedestal

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  1. Generally, the apparatus should be parallel to the building. Occasionally the scrub area of the bucket will be reduced by the cab of the apparatus. This condition can be corrected by parking the apparatus with the __________ the building?

Select one:

a. Rear end angled away from
b. Front end angled away from
c. Rear end angled towards
d. Front end angled towards

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L-6—Ch 2—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: Front end angled away from

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  1. The ideal horizontal distance from the centerline of the turntable to an objective is __ feet?

Select one:

a. 35
b. 25
c. 30
d. 32

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-6—Ch 2—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: 32

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  1. When the center line of the turntable is ___ feet from a building, there will be sufficient room for the bucket to be dropped below the horizontal with the boom perpendicular to the side of the apparatus?

Select one:

a. 32
b. 28
c. 25
d. 30

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: 25

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  1. Generally, the boom has enough clearance to reach most ____ floor windows and above when operating over the crew cab?

Select one:

a. 4th
b. 3rd
c. 2nd
d. 5th

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-6—Ch 2—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: 3rd

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  1. When arriving at a fire in a Brownstone building, it would be incorrect for the TL unit to think?

Select one:

a. If the bucket is used for roof access, it should be promptly repositioned for VEIS of the fire floor
b. First due TL apparatus shall be positioned for top floor VEIS
c. If the bucket is used for roof access, the LSR and saw shall be taken to the roof
d. A backing in maneuver may permit booming under the first arriving aerial ladder

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 4-5) D—repositioned for TOP Floor VEIS

The correct answer is: If the bucket is used for roof access, it should be promptly repositioned for VEIS of the fire floor

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  1. A Tower Ladder can potentially cover ____ row frame buildings?

Select one:

a. 5
b. 6
c. 4
d. 7

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 5)

The correct answer is: 6

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  1. A tower ladder arrives second due at a fire in a row frame building and is unable to get onto the fire block, so they position on the corner of the side street at the end of the block where the fire building is located. In this situation, they may be able to cover how many frame buildings?

Select one:

a. 2
b. 1
c. 3
d. 4

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 5)

The correct answer is: 3

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  1. When positioning for rescue, the preferred method of rescue is the?

Select one:

a. Angular approach, where the bucket is first raised to the victim’s level, out of the victims reach, then extended in for the rescue
b. Straight on approach, where the bucket is first extended towards the building, out of the victim’s reach, then raised to the victim’s level for the rescue

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 7)

The correct answer is: Angular approach, where the bucket is first raised to the victim’s level, out of the victims reach, then extended in for the rescue

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  1. High compartments in the rear of certain TL apparatus can impede the scrub area when operating at a taxpayer. In this situation, it may be necessary to? (Indicate all correct points)

Select one or more:

a. Angle away from the building
b. Angle in towards the building
c. Remain parallel to the building
d. All of the above

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 10)

The correct answers are: Remain parallel to the building, Angle in towards the building

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  1. When operating at a Private Dwelling fire, it would be incorrect to think that a TL should?

Select one:

a. Position for possible roof ventilation
b. Place the TL turntable in line with the alley
c. Position to cover 2 sides
d. Angle away from the building to maximize reach in the alley

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L-6—Ch 2—Pg 11) (Angle in towards the building for added alley reach)

The correct answer is: Angle away from the building to maximize reach in the alley

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