IFSTA - Chapter 20

Question 1

Positioning Aerial Device for Window Rescue

Answer 1

• The first rung of the ladder tip should be placed even with the windowsill –> the ladder will not block much of the window opening and allows firefighters to place victims directly on the ladder with minimum lifting
• When using aerial platforms -> platform should be placed so that the top rail of the platform is even with the windowsill; this way victims can board directly into the platform feet first
  PG 726

Question 2

Positioning Aerial Device for Roof Rescue

Answer 2

• Tip of the aerial ladder should be placed so that at least 6 feet extends above the edge of the roof
• Aerial platforms should be placed so that the bottom of the platform is just above and over the edge of the roof
  PG 727

Question 3

NFPA 1983

Answer 3

• Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
  PG 735

Question 4

NFPA 1670

Answer 4

• Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
  PG 735

Question 5

Blitz Attack

Answer 5

To aggressively attack a fire from the exterior with a large diameter (2.5” or larger) fire stream
PG 741

Question 6

Who is responsible for communicating incident objectives for an aerial apparatus?

Answer 6

The incident commander
PG 720

Question 7

What is the best apparatus placement for ventilating a flat roof?

Answer 7

Unburned side, as close as possible to the work site
PG 737

Question 8

What is the best method for carrying an unconscious adult victim down an aerial ladder?

Answer 8

Position the victim across the rails and slide him down
PG 730-731

Question 9

What is best placement of aerial master stream nozzle to perform blitz attack?

Answer 9

Even with the lower part of the window
PG 739, 741

Question 10

A rescue situation requires that a victim will access an elevated platform through the hinged platform gate. In general, what is the best apparatus placement for this situation?

Answer 10

With the turntable slightly forward or behind the victim’s location
PG 722

Question 11

When placing an aerial ladder at an aircraft door for rescue, where should the first rung of the ladder be?

Answer 11

Level with the floor of the hatch
PG 748

Question 12

Which operation is of particular importance in increasing the strength and rigidity of an aerial ladder?

Answer 12

Engaging the extension locks
PG 726

Question 13

What is the best way to protect an exposure from radiant heat?

Answer 13

Apply water directly on the exposure
PG 746

Question 14

How far should an aerial ladder be extended so that personnel working on a roof can safely mount and dismount the ladder?

Answer 14

6 feet above the roof level
PG 737

Question 15

How much weight is added to structure for every 250gpm flowed for 1 minute?

Answer 15

2000lbs
PG 742

Question 16

For an aerial ladder designed to be used in the supported position. how should the tip of the ladder be placed relative to the target?

Answer 16

Both rails resting evenly on the targeT
PG 724

Question 17

What is the minimum number of firefighters required to assist a conscious, uninjured adult to board and descend an aerial ladder?

Answer 17

1 firefighter
PG 729

Question 18

When using an elevating platform to remove a victim from a window, how should the platform be positioned?

Answer 18

Top rail level with the windowsill
PG 727, 732

Question 19

When placing an aerial ladder for rescue from a rooftop, where should the tip of the ladder be?

Answer 19

Six feet above the edge of the roof
PG 727

Question 20

How should an aerial platform be positioned so that personnel working on a roof can safely mount and dismount the platform?

Answer 20

Platform floor even with the roof level
PG 737