IFSTA 17 Positioning Aerials Flashcards
Placement of apparatus must consider what things
Ariel objective
turntable placement
scene conditions
proper stabilization
Define proper distance
maximums stability
best climbing angle
adequate extension
What factors should be considered for scene conditions regarding turn table placement
Surface grade wind overhead obstructions angle & location of Ariel operation special situation’s
True or false stabilizer pads supplied with apparatus are to be used whenever the stabilizers are deployed
true
True or false overhead powerlines are not insulated the weather covering me appear to be but it is not
true
At what distance should overhead clearance be from overhead high-voltage lines
and at what distance should overhead clearance be for high-voltage transmission lines
10’
50’
At what degree angle provides the greatest ability when jackknifing a tillered Ariel apparatus
60 degrees
Beyond what angle will stability decrease rapidly when jackknifing a tillered Ariel apparatus
90 degrees
How should an operator position an aerial on an incline to reduce the stress of the apparatus
Spot the turntable downhill from the point of operation
The maximum load for any unsupported aerial device occurs from operating between what angles
70-80
When approaching from the uphill side the apparatus should —- the fire building in the area should be operated over the —— of the apparatus
drive past
over the rear
When approaching from the downhill side the apparatus should —— of the fire building and the Ariel device should be operated over the —— of the apparatus
stop short
Front
Most railroad companies advisor vehicles be kept at least how many feet from the tracks when possible
25’
True or false on all vehicle related responses company officers and drivers should consider the possibility of a hazardous material involved
True
