IFSTA 4 positioning Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Near the main entrance of the occupancy

pull past to allow view of 3 sides

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When positioning for fire attack with no fire conditions what should the driver operator not do

Second edition page 100

A

enter the structure and investigate the situation

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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

A

Engine

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If the building is higher than five stories the ——- should position next to the building

Second edition page 105

A

Aerial

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5
Q

Pumpers providing water for elevated master streams should position as closest possible to

Second edition page 105

A

Aerial

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Q

When positioning to support fire department connections pumpers will generally position as close as possible to

3rd edition page 141

A

water source

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7
Q

What is the first step in positioning for drafting operations

Second edition page 109

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Connect hard intake hose in strainer to pumper

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Q

Which type of hard intake hose should be the only type connected to a fire hydrant

A

hard Intake hose that has been assigned to a stand positive pressure

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9
Q

When should connection to a 2 1/2 inch hydrant outlet be made

3rd page 144

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When the maximum flow from a hydrant is not needed

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10
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of connecting to the 2 1/2 inch outlet

Second edition page 112

A

It limits the amount of water that can be supplied

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11
Q

When positioning wildland fire apparatus what should be done to avoid positioning in flammable vegetation

3rd page 147

A

park of road
Scrape away fuel
be leeward side of structure
recirculate air

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12
Q

Which of the following is not a hazard when positioning for structural protection at a wildland urban interface fire

Second edition page 116

A

Underground fuel tanks

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Q

To reduce the risk to wildland engine crews, fire attack must always begin from

Second edition page 116

A

An anchor point

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14
Q

What should the driver do during wildland fire attack when operating a Apparatus on the conditions of reduced visibility

A

Reduce speed

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15
Q

How does the wildland crew ensure complete extinguishment progressing along the fires edge

Second edition page 117

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Working engines in tandem and working a single engine with a hand crew

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16
Q

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

17
Q

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

A

The unburned side

18
Q

Which of the following is a function of a rescue squad apparatus

A

Extra manpower

19
Q

Which of the following are large breathing air cylinders that are connected together in banks

2nd edition page 122

A

Cascade system

20
Q

Which of the following are engine driven appliances that take in atmospheric air purify it, and compress it

2nd edition page 122

A

Breathing air compressor

21
Q

Mobile air supply Apparatus should be positioned

Second edition page 123

A

Close enough to the scene so the firefighters do not have to carry SCB a cylinders and extraordinary distance

22
Q

Where should the EMS vehicle position on incidents where there are victims requiring intervention

Second edition page 123–124

A

In the vicinity of the triage and treatment area

23
Q

Where should the EMS vehicle position when there are no immediate EMS situation’s

Second edition page 124

A

Were firefighter rehab is being conducted

24
Q

define Level one staging

3rd page 150

A

Multiple company emergency responses.
first arriving vehicles proceed directly to scene

others standby a block or two away from scene await orders

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define Level two staging | 3rd page 150
large scale incidents larger number of emergency service companies responding sent to remote location to wait assignment
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Companies in staging must be ready to respond within —— of being called 2nd edition page 125
Three minutes
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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
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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
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what angle should wheels ne placed when positioning at a fire hydrant? 2nd edition page 111
45 degrees
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# 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
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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
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at what distance may apparatus, equipment, and personnel consider protection from falling debris 3rd page 139
200’
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define tandem pumping | 3rd page 144
short relay op pumper1 connects to supply source pumper2 receives water from pumper1 and adds additional pressure
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NFPA 1962
inspection, care, use of hose, couplings, nozzles
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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’
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Up to what distance can to pumpers perform tandem pumping
up to 300’