fall 2019 moodle quiz 11 Flashcards

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  1. When preparing to move a properly positioned bucket from a roof, the first movement is generally to?

Select one:

a. Extend the bucket
b. Move the bucket to the left
c. Move the bucket to the right
d. Raise the bucket

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The correct answer is: Raise the bucket

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  1. To open up a peaked roof using the power saw, it would be incorrect to think that?

Select one:

a. The bucket should be positioned on the roof as close as possible to the ridge pole
b. The saw operator shall wear the installed safety belt or hook their personal harness to a LSR with a bowline knot that is tied to a substantial part of the bucket
c. Both feet shall remain in the bucket when operating the saw
d. The Guide FF, also properly secured, should take a firm hold on the saw operator’s personal harness or life belt

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 5) (One foot on the roof, the other in the bucket)

The correct answer is: Both feet shall remain in the bucket when operating the saw

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  1. To open up a peaked roof using the power saw, it would be incorrect to think that?

Select one:

a. The utility cord may be held by the Guide FF or lashed to the bucket
b. The saw is started in the bucket, then held outside of the bucket until it is shut off
c. A utility cord shall be attached to the handle of the saw
d. 10’ or 12’ hooks shall be used to remove the cut roof and push down any ceilings

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-6—Ch 3—Pg 6) (6’ hooks)

The correct answer is: 10’ or 12’ hooks shall be used to remove the cut roof and push down any ceilings

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  1. When cutting a peak roof, the first cut is made?

Select one:

a. Parallel to the ridge pole
b. Perpendicular to the ridge pole

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The correct answer is: Parallel to the ridge pole

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  1. When cutting a peak roof, the knockout cut is?

Select one:

a. 3rd cut
b. 2nd cu
c. 4th cut
d. 1st cut

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The correct answer is: 4th cut

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  1. Possible indicators that the bucket is wedged or stuck include?

Select one or more:

a. Stalled boom movement
b. Throttle increase (Noise Level)
c. Scraping noises
d. Inoperable joystick

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-6—Ch 3—Pg 6-7)

The correct answers are: Inoperable joystick, Throttle increase (Noise Level), Stalled boom movement, Scraping noises

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  1. If it is determined that the bucket is wedged or stuck, it would be incorrect to?

Select one:

a. Shut the apparatus down, but leave the PTO engaged
b. Notify the IC with a Mayday message
c. Crouch, sit, or otherwise remain low in the bucket
d. Verify all members are secured to a substantial part of the bucket

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(l-6—Ch 3—Pg 7) (Notify the IC with an URGENT message)

The correct answer is: Notify the IC with a Mayday message

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  1. When overhauling, the top of the bucket railing should be positioned?

Select one:

a. Slightly below the work area
b. Slightly above the work area
c. Level with the work area

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L-6—Ch 3—Pg 7)

The correct answer is: Slightly below the work area

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  1. Which point(s) concerning overhauling with a TL bucket are correct?

Select one or more:

a. The boom shall not be used to force timbers or cornices back into a building or onto a roof
b. The boom shall not be used to pull or push objects
c. The boom shall not be used as a derrick
d. If using a power saw from a TL bucket, it is preferred to have one member control the bucket, while a second member operates the saw

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-6—Ch 3—Pg 8)

The correct answers are: If using a power saw from a TL bucket, it is preferred to have one member control the bucket, while a second member operates the saw, The boom shall not be used to force timbers or cornices back into a building or onto a roof, The boom shall not be used to pull or push objects, The boom shall not be used as a derrick

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  1. When supplying a tower ladder for large caliber stream operations, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. Two sources of supply should be used at the base of the TL
b. A Satellite Water Unit is the best source of supply
c. Water flow to the TL should be controlled at the supply source. Water should always be shut down at the supply pumper
d. The largest diameter hose should be used

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Feedback

(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 1) (ONE source of supply should be used at the base of the TL)

The correct answer is: Two sources of supply should be used at the base of the TL

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  1. _______ psi is the recommended pressure at the gated inlet for an effective operation

Select one:

a. 200-250
b. 150-200
c. 100-150
d. 250-300

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(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 1)

The correct answer is: 200-250

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  1. The TL apparatus shall never be moved with the boom in the raised position

Select one:

a. Disagree
b. Agree

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(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 1)

The correct answer is: Agree

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  1. Regarding the deployment of a TL stream, it would be incorrect to state?

Select one:

a. While awaiting water delivery, set and lock the monitor high into the air
b. The stream should be directed forward and upward with an aggressive side to side or clockwise rotation
c. Always pull the Safety Pin on the waterway whether water will be applied above or below the horizontal
d. The platform monitor should be in motion when applying water

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(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 2) (Pull the Safety Pin on the waterway whether water will be applied BELOW the horizontal

The correct answer is: Always pull the Safety Pin on the waterway whether water will be applied above or below the horizontal

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  1. When the fire building is heavily involved or there are multiple floors of fire, always start at the lowest level with stream application and work upward

Select one:

a. Agree
b. Disagree

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Feedback

(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 2) Exceptions: advanced fire in row frame—start at the top floor and into the cockloft, AND common cockloft exposure protection—start at the leading edge, then traverse to the middle

The correct answer is: Disagree

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. When deploying the TL stream at fires, which tactic(s) would be correct?

Select one or more:

a. In extreme situations, a LCS directed through an attic window of a peak frame dwelling can be used to ventilate by literally blowing off the roof
b. At a street level attack in a taxpayer, use the LCS to penetrate the ceiling and collapse it, exposing fire in the cockloft for extinguishment
c. Utilizing a thermal imaging camera at taxpayer fires with heavy smoke conditions may be beneficial
d. At H-types, if fire is showing out windows in the front, courtyard and throat, the TL stream should be directed first at windows in the throat

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L-6—Ch 4—Pg 3)

The correct answers are: At H-types, if fire is showing out windows in the front, courtyard and throat, the TL stream should be directed first at windows in the throat, At a street level attack in a taxpayer, use the LCS to penetrate the ceiling and collapse it, exposing fire in the cockloft for extinguishment, Utilizing a thermal imaging camera at taxpayer fires with heavy smoke conditions may be beneficial, In extreme situations, a LCS directed through an attic window of a peak frame dwelling can be used to ventilate by literally blowing off the roof

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  1. When deep penetration of the stream is necessary to hydraulically overhaul stock, which tip is preferable

Select one:

a. 1 ¼”
b. 1 ¾”
c. 1 ½”
d. 2”

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(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 4)

The correct answer is: 1 ½”

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  1. When positioning the bucket for a collapse zone, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. If collapse may occur with pressure or explosive force, the horizontal distance should be increased or a flanking position taken
b. The bucket should be positioned outside the vertical collapse zone
c. The height of the wall vertically above the bucket is the maximum distance horizontally that the bucket should be placed away from the wall
d. Collapse potential should always be considered when positioning the bucket for LCS operations

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Feedback

(L-6—Ch 4—Pg 4) (The height of the wall vertically above the bucket is the MINIMUM distance horizontally

The correct answer is: The height of the wall vertically above the bucket is the maximum distance horizontally that the bucket should be placed away from the wall

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  1. Members should pre-plan bucket movement in the event of an imminent or actual collapse. When operating at upper floors, this movement will generally be?

Select one:

a. Upwards
b. Sideways
c. Downwards
d. Retracting

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L-6—Ch 5—Pg 1)

The correct answer is: Upwards

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  1. When breaching an exterior wall, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. If using a power saw to cut through brick and concrete, the combination metal/concrete saw blade (Diamond Blade) shall be used
b. If using a maul to breach cinder blocks, start at the top
c. The first and second cut should be made at the brickwork
d. Cuts in brick walls should be triangular with the vertex angle downward

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Feedback

(L-6—Ch 5—Pg 1) (Cuts in brick walls should be triangular with the vertex angle upward)

The correct answer is: Cuts in brick walls should be triangular with the vertex angle downward

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  1. When using a TL as a high point anchor, it would be incorrect to think that?

Select one:

a. In an emergency, the landing pads of the bucket may be used as a high point anchor
b. The metal stokes basket should be used at all high point anchor operations
c. All members must be removed from the apparatus and the siren placed to the on position, while the apparatus is placed to the off position
d. The preferred location for the high point is under the bucket

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(L-6—Ch 5—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: In an emergency, the landing pads of the bucket may be used as a high point anchor

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  1. Under no circumstances should a TL be used as a crane to lift a patient

Select one:

a. Agree
b. Disagree

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L-6—Ch 5—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: Agree

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  1. Which of the following shall be inspected at the start of every tour?

Select one:

a. Bucket gate
b. Verify the platform control switch is NOT engaged
c. Safety belts in the bucket
d. Bucket and pedestal railings

A

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(L-6—Ch 7—Pg 1)

The correct answer is: Verify the platform control switch is NOT engaged

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  1. Daily, members shall may a visual check of the condition and presence of the clip/nut at the end of each boom section, except the last sliding section.

Select one:

a. Agree
b. Disagree

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(L-6—Ch 7—Pg 1)

The correct answer is: Agree

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  1. A visual check of the compression and tension bolts at the turntable “5th” wheel shall be made for missing or sheared bolts?

Select one:

a. Each tour
b. Daily
c. At Multi-Unit Drill
d. Monthly

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(L-6—Ch 7—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: At Multi-Unit Drill

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  1. Company Commanders of TL units shall have all members trained to perform which function(s)?

Select one or more:

a. Place the apparatus in PTO and set up for boom operations
b. Assume the position of the Pedestal FF
c. Rapidly reposition the apparatus
d. Be adept in the operation of bucket and pedestal controls

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(L-6—Ch 8—Pg 1)

The correct answers are: Rapidly reposition the apparatus, Place the apparatus in PTO and set up for boom operations, Be adept in the operation of bucket and pedestal controls, Assume the position of the Pedestal FF

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