IFSTA 20 Aerial Strategies and Tactics Flashcards
Define strategy
Overall plan needed to successfully mitigate an emergency and terminate an incident
Define tactics
procedures in actions taken to successfully carry out strategy
“blitz attack”
What are three types of communication aerial operations require
Pre-arrival
on scene
tactical
What type of firestream should be used to protect the aerial device when threatened with fire
Wide angle fog to cool and protect
If a victim is be lifted of the top rail of the aeroplatform where should the drive operator position the turn table in relationship to the window
Directly in front
if the victim is to Access the platform through hinged gate where is the driver operator position the plat the turntable in relationship to the window
A little forward or behind target
What is the main objective in situations that require using the aerial for rescue operations
To reach as many victims or points of egress as possible with a minimum number of Ariel movements
What is the level of victim rescue priority from highest to lowest during Ariel rescue operations
victims most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard
largest number of groups of people
remainder of people in the hazard area

People exposed areas
When using an aerial ladder to make a rescue from a window where should the ladder be placed in relationship to the window sill
The first wrong of a ladder should be placed even allowing the extension of the lower beams to answer the structure
When removing trapped victims from a roof the tip of the aerial ladder should be placed so that at least how many feet extend above the age of the roof
6 feet
when removing trap victims from the roof aerial platforms should be placed so that the bottom of the platform is——
Just above and over the edge of the roof
How many firefighters should be assigned to assist victims in boarding and descending the aerial ladder
1, preferably 2
when should firefighters carry small children and adults who are incapable of descending the ladder by themselves.
Only use as a last resort tactic if all other means of egress have been ruled out
Which method of rescue caring is preferred for larger victims
The knee method
Stand outer just below top wrong of the ladder victim face as you sit on your knee both hands hold the rails victim can also hold the handrails
If a victim is unconscious are severely injured how should they be position to carry down the aerial
Which ever one is most comfortable and provides a least potential to exacerbate injuries face up face down or on the side
Proper aerial apparatus placement to make ventilation of a flat roof driver operator should position the arial apparatus on what side of the structure
unburned side and as close as possible to the area being ventilated
when ventilating, position the tip of the aerial where in relationship to the window
up wind and above
Elevated massive streams are typically used during what type of operation
Defense of fire fighting
What three things does a driver operator need to know when the order to apply water from an aerial master streams given
Volume of water needed
type of stream to be used
placement of the stream
One directing fire stream towards the ceiling of the fire alarm at roughly what angle is preferred
30 degrees
Water adds weight to a structure at a rate of —— pounds for ——-GPM
2000 lbs
250 gpm
What factors contribute to conditions affecting exposure hazards
Weather fuel topography building construction distance- fire building an exposure intensity of fire
In which 3 methods can fire spread to exposures
Conduction
convection
radiation
How should Ariel driver apply the mass of stream to protect an exposure from radiated heat
Directly onto exposure radiated heat or transmit through water directing extreme between exposures will be ineffective
How should a driver operator direct their master stream to protect an exposure from convection fire spread
Apply large fog streams into thermal Colin reducing the chance of burning embers traveling through the air and igniting oth
Under what circumstances should a driver operator not utilize a fog stream direct exposure protection operations
High winds
excessive distance - nozzle exposure extensive heat from the fire
What should be attempted prior to using an aerial for aircraft rescue
attempt to utilize equipment already made for the airplane shoots at doors or slides at exit openings
The second best option is the place is a portal stairs at exit doors
Lastly Pl., Ariel device at aircraft exits utilizing same principle for as window Rescue from a building
if utilizing a flying ladder pipe assembly driver operator should secure the hose to the aerial in the center the ladder on the rung every —— to —— feet
15-20
