IFSTA Chapter 10 Strategies and Tactics Flashcards
What operations are always the first priority on the fireground
Rescue Operations
Main Objective in situations that require using aerial for rescues
To Reach as many victims or points of egress as possible with minimal aerial movements
Occupants located on or immediately above the fire will be in greatest danger, additionally which victims should be given preference
Victims who are in panicked state and appear ready to jump to include those who are not in the immediate area of the fire
when encountering groups of people at different locations, at the same risk level which group should have rescue priority
The bigger of the groups
In All sitatuons, which is the best position between the aerial and the objective
One in which the extended and rotated aerial device is perpendicular to the objective
Extending the ladder at an angle to the target aeria
Extend the ladder so that the beam on the building side of the ladder is above and over the objective
Where should the tip of the aerial be placed on a window
The first rung of the ladder tip past the bottom of the window
When removing victims from a roof where should the tip of the aerial be placed
Tower and Straight stick
atleast 6 feet extended above the roof line
Tower buckets should be placed so that the bottom of the platform is just above and over the edge of the roof
Removal of an unconscious victim requires what minimum firefighters
2 FF
Using the aerial for a water rescue, what is the first safety issue that affects the device
lack of suitable locations to adequately stabilize the apparatus
What is another major safety consideration when using aerial for water rescue
The swift movement of water creates a lateral load onto the ladder
Avoid operating elevated ______ in natural ________ openings at any time
Elevated streams in natural ventilation
When using the aerial to access the roof, what is the most ideal positioning for the device
As Close to the work area as possible .
Best placement of nozzle when flowing a stream into a window and what angle shall be used
Position aerial so that nozzle is about even with the bottom of the window allowing for an angle of about 30 degrees
How long should master streams be used under a “Blitz Attack”
Used only until the fire is darkened down
