IFSTA Chapter 4

Question 1

Operators should position apparatus for the _______ and most ______ use of features of the apparatus

Answer 1

Safest , Advantageous

Question 2

1st tactical priority at any incident

Answer 2

Life Safety

Question 3

When possible apparatus should be positioned upwind or downwind

Answer 3

upwind

Question 4

Pumpers used as supply for aerial master streams should be positioned…

Answer 4

as close as possibly practical to the aerial being supplied

Question 5

Dual Pumping

Answer 5

Connecting two pumpers intake to intake while being supplied from a strong hydrant

Question 6

Relay pumping vs Tandem Pumping

Answer 6

Relay pumping is used to increase water volume while Tandem is use to increase water pressure

Question 7

2nd only to life safety is….

Answer 7

Protection of property

Question 8

Apparatus should not travel opposite lanes on highways or ramps unless

Answer 8

Police have shut down the road to traffic

Question 9

All railroad tracks must be considered

Answer 9

“live”

Question 10

Maintain a clear zone atleast _________ from tracks to prevent contact

Answer 10

30 ft

Question 11

Considerations while working on railroad tracks

Answer 11

Maintain proper clearance to avoid contact with passing trains

Cross only at designated areas

Park on same side as incident

If hose is needed on opposite side run it under the rails or over with an aerial apparatus