IFSTA Pumping And Aerial Apparatus Driver/operator Handbook

Question 1

When positioning an apparatus, _______ is the first tactical priority at any incident

Answer 1

Life safety

Question 2

When positioning for exposure protection, consider _________ as a potential exposure.

Answer 2

The apparatus

Question 3

With apparatus placement one exception to the uphill rule involves…..

Answer 3

Wildland fires

Question 4

If a building is less than ______ stories tall the arial ladder is placed outside the pumper. (in regards to closest to the fire occupancy)

Answer 4

5

Question 5

______ operations are required when a pumper must be supplied from a static water supply source such as a dry hydrant, storage tank, lake, or stream

Answer 5

Drafting

Question 6

________ is implemented when numerous units are responding to operate at the same incident, particularly those that require mutual aid or result in the transmittal of multiple alarms

Answer 6

Level 2 staging

Question 7

In tandem pumping operations apparatus may be located up to ____ feet apart

Answer 7

300

Question 8

Any wildland fire attack should begin with the apparatus positioned in an _____

Answer 8

Anchor point

Question 9

Apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least _____ ft from railroad tracks to prevent contact with objects on the railroad cars

Answer 9

30 ft

Question 10

At 212 degrees F (100 celsius) water os converted to steam and occupies approximately ________ its original volume

Answer 10

1700 times

Question 11

The pressure in a system before it flows from a hydrant is considered ______ for fire service purposes

Answer 11

Static

Question 12

The fire service definition of _______ is that part of the total pressure lost while forcing water through a pipe, fittings, fire hose, and adapters

Answer 12

Friction loss

Question 13

_________ are large pipes with relatively widespread spacing that convey large quantities of water to various points of the system for local distribution to smaller mains

Answer 13

Primary feeders

Question 14

For fire protection purposes, ordinary fresh water is considered to weigh 62.4lb/ft cubed or _____ lbs per gallon

Answer 14

8.3

Question 15

In the fire service ______ refers to the height of a water supply above the discharge orifice

Answer 15

Head

Question 16

The pressure losses or gains due to gravity are called ….

Answer 16

Elevation pressure

Question 17

_____ is currently the most commonly used synthetic foam concentrate. Its formula consists of flourochemical and hydrocarbon surfactants combined with solvents to create a higher boiling point. The flourochemical surfactants reduce the surface tension of the water in the foam solution to a degree that a thin aqueous film is spread across a fuel product as the foam solution is applied

Answer 17

AFFF

Question 18

The _______ is a basic foal proportioner that is designed to be attached directly to the pump panel discharge or connected at some point in the hose lay. In order for this device to function effectively, the driver/operator mist follow the manufacturer’s guidelines that specify the correct pressure and distance between the eductor and appropriate nozzle.

Answer 18

In-line educator

Question 19

Mixture of foam concentrate and water before the introduction of air

Answer 19

Foam solution

Question 20

Regardless of the type of tank, foam storage must be______

Answer 20

Airtight

Question 21

The formula of class a foam includes hydrocarbon surfactants that reduce the _______ of the water in the foam solution

Answer 21

Surface tension

Question 22

For any given situation the proper distance between the objective and the aerial apparatus is the distance that affords the maximum stability, the best climbing angle, and________. This distance should be consistent with the ladders planned use and the conditions at the emergency scene

Answer 22

Adequate extension

Question 23

Dynamic loads:

Answer 23

Loads that involve motion

Question 24

The long standing fire service standard has been to provide ____ feet of clearance between aerial device and overhead high voltage lines energized from 600-50,000 volts and _____ feet of clearance for high voltage transmission lines over 50,000 volts

Answer 24

10ft, 50ft

Question 25

Stability of aerial apparatus can be improved by operating the aerial device in line with the ________

Answer 25

Longitudinal axis (apparatus body)

Question 26

Apparatus position should provide the maximum degree of ______ & _____ to the building to the firefighters using the aerial device

Answer 26

Safety and access

Question 27

The two advantages of positioning an aerial apparatus on the corner of the building when using device for rescue:

Answer 27

1. You can potentially reach victims on two sides of the building
2. You are potentially safer if structural collapse occurs

Question 28

In situations that require using aerial apparatus for rescue, the main objective is to reach as many victims or points of egress as possible with a _________

Answer 28

Minimum number of aerial movements

Question 29

Victim rescue priority from highest to lowest:

Answer 29

1. Most severely threatened by conditions of the hazard
2. Largest number of groups of people
3. Remainder of people in the hazard area
4. People in exposed areas

Question 30

When maneuvering any aerial device to reach a victim trapped in an elevated position, the aerial device should initially be aimed ______ and then ______ to prevent him/her from attempting to jump onto the ladder

Answer 30

Above the victim then lowered

Question 31

When using an aerial ladder for rescue from a window the first rung of the ladder tip should be placed even with the _______

Answer 31

Windowsill

Question 32

Aerial platforms should be placed so that the bottom of the platform is _____ the edge of the roof

Answer 32

Just above and over

Question 33

The tip of an aerial ladder should extend at least ____ ft above the roof line

Answer 33

6ft

Question 34

Exterior fire attack that is limited to controlling the spread of a fire with an emphasis on exposure protection

Answer 34

Defensive attack

Question 35

Fire spreads to exposures either by ____,______or ______

Answer 35

Conduction, convection, or radiation

Question 36

When protecting exposures with elevated master streams, water applied _____ the exposure more effectively absorbs the heat energy developed on the surface of the exposure and reduces its ability to catch fire

Answer 36

Directly on

Question 37

________ means perception of one’s surrounding environment and the ability to anticipate future events

Answer 37

Situational awareness

Question 38

When possible a ______ will allow for maximum coverage of the exposure

Answer 38

Fog pattern