IFSTA 4 positioning Flashcards
When positioning for fire attack and the 1st apparatus arrived at location with no fire conditions where should the Apparatus be positioned
3rd edition page 136
Near the main entrance of the occupancy
pull past to allow view of 3 sides
When positioning for fire attack with no fire conditions what should the driver operator not do
Second edition page 100
enter the structure and investigate the situation
If a building is less than five stories tall ——- should position on the side of the street closest to the building
Second edition page 105
Engine
If the building is higher than five stories the ——- should position next to the building
Second edition page 105
Aerial
Pumpers providing water for elevated master streams should position as closest possible to
Second edition page 105
Aerial
When positioning to support fire department connections pumpers will generally position as close as possible to
3rd edition page 141
water source
What is the first step in positioning for drafting operations
Second edition page 109
Connect hard intake hose in strainer to pumper
Which type of hard intake hose should be the only type connected to a fire hydrant
hard Intake hose that has been assigned to a stand positive pressure
When should connection to a 2 1/2 inch hydrant outlet be made
3rd page 144
When the maximum flow from a hydrant is not needed
Which of the following is a disadvantage of connecting to the 2 1/2 inch outlet
Second edition page 112
It limits the amount of water that can be supplied
When positioning wildland fire apparatus what should be done to avoid positioning in flammable vegetation
3rd page 147
park of road
Scrape away fuel
be leeward side of structure
recirculate air
Which of the following is not a hazard when positioning for structural protection at a wildland urban interface fire
Second edition page 116
Underground fuel tanks
To reduce the risk to wildland engine crews, fire attack must always begin from
Second edition page 116
An anchor point
What should the driver do during wildland fire attack when operating a Apparatus on the conditions of reduced visibility
Reduce speed
How does the wildland crew ensure complete extinguishment progressing along the fires edge
Second edition page 117
Working engines in tandem and working a single engine with a hand crew
When driving wildland apparatus is the fire is spreading rapidly ———
draw engine in cruise back to the flanks rather than attempt a frontal attack
2nd edition page 119
Upslope
When attacking a wild land fire from ——- leave sufficient clearance distances from the fire line to allow for loss of water or mechanical failure
2nd edition page 119
The unburned side
Which of the following is a function of a rescue squad apparatus
Extra manpower
Which of the following are large breathing air cylinders that are connected together in banks
2nd edition page 122
Cascade system
Which of the following are engine driven appliances that take in atmospheric air purify it, and compress it
2nd edition page 122
Breathing air compressor
Mobile air supply Apparatus should be positioned
Second edition page 123
Close enough to the scene so the firefighters do not have to carry SCB a cylinders and extraordinary distance
Where should the EMS vehicle position on incidents where there are victims requiring intervention
Second edition page 123–124
In the vicinity of the triage and treatment area
Where should the EMS vehicle position when there are no immediate EMS situation’s
Second edition page 124
Were firefighter rehab is being conducted
define Level one staging
3rd page 150
Multiple company emergency responses.
first arriving vehicles proceed directly to scene
others standby a block or two away from scene await orders
define Level two staging
3rd page 150
large scale incidents larger number of emergency service companies responding sent to remote location to wait assignment
Companies in staging must be ready to respond within —— of being called
2nd edition page 125
Three minutes
On limited access highways and turnpikes apparatus should not be driven against the normal flow of traffic unless
3rd page 151
The road has been closed by police units
When parked on Highway operations the Apparatus should be positioned on an angle so that the operator is protected from traffic by the
2nd editon page 126
Tailboard of the apparatus
what angle should wheels ne placed when positioning at a fire hydrant?
2nd edition page 111
45 degrees
define duel pumping
2nd edition page 113
Provides better use of available water & ensuring shorter hose lays. connecting 2 engines to a strong hydrant
Pumper 1 hooks up to hydrant with steamer connection
pumper 2 hooks up to pumper 1 intake to intake
Pumper 2 utilizes water which has passed through pumper 1
when can a pumpers onboard tank be considered for use in water supply
3rd page 137
Only after a proper size up has confirmed location and extent of the fire
at what distance may apparatus, equipment, and personnel consider protection from falling debris
3rd page 139
200’
define tandem pumping
3rd page 144
short relay op
pumper1 connects to supply source
pumper2 receives water from pumper1 and adds additional pressure
NFPA 1962
inspection, care, use of hose, couplings, nozzles
apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least how many feet from railroad tracks to prevent contacted objects on the railroad cars
3rd page 155
30’
Up to what distance can to pumpers perform tandem pumping
up to 300’
