moodle 2019 fall quiz 10

Question 1

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23. At Private Dwelling Peak Roof fires, it would be incorrect to make which point?

Select one:

a. Position the TL turntable to cover two sides
b. If the apparatus cannot be placed in the preferred position, place the bucket to the valley area where an extension ladder can be used to reach the peak
c. When possible, the preferred TL position is parallel to the front of the building, so the bucket can be placed over the corner of the building, near the peak of the roof
d. At an advanced fire, the main objective is to position a TL in front of the fire building

Answer 1

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 11-12) (Use the hook ladder)

The correct answer is: If the apparatus cannot be placed in the preferred position, place the bucket to the valley area where an extension ladder can be used to reach the peak

Question 2

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24. Later arriving tower ladders should consider which option(s) when arriving on second alarms or greater?

Select one:

a. Continue around the block, then back into the block
b. Perform a 3-point turn to back into the block
c. Proceed straight into the block

Answer 2

(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 16)

The correct answers are: Proceed straight into the block, Perform a 3-point turn to back into the block

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25. When backing a tower ladder into a block, it would be incorrect to state the Guide Firefighter?

Select one:

a. Should use a flashlight at night
b. Is typically the OV Firefighter
c. Should take a flanking position alongside the apparatus
d. Should use hand signals

Answer 3

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 18)

The correct answer is: Should take a flanking position alongside the apparatus

Question 4

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26. When positioning on a hill, the apparatus should be positioned parallel to the direction of the slope so that boom operations will be in the?

Select one:

a. Downhill direction, and if possible, the apparatus should be facing downhill
b. Uphill direction, and if possible, the apparatus should be facing downhill
c. Uphill direction, and if possible, the apparatus should be facing uphill
d. Downhill direction, and if possible, the apparatus should be facing uphill

Answer 4

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 19)

The correct answer is: Uphill direction, and if possible, the apparatus should be facing downhill

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27. While operating on a slope, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. Extending and / or lowering the boom may be required for uphill operations
b. Lower the jacks and outriggers and confirm all wheels remain on the ground to help prevent skipping
c. All boom operations should be performed delicately and at low speeds while on a steep incline. All sudden movements should be avoided
d. All green lights should be illuminated on the outrigger control panel on newer tower ladders

Answer 5

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 19-20) (Retracting and / or raising the boom)

The correct answer is: Extending and / or lowering the boom may be required for uphill operations

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28. When positioning a tower ladder in a vacant lot, it would be incorrect to state?

Select one:

a. Positioning perpendicular tends to equalize pressure on the outriggers resulting from lateral movement of the boom
b. The Chauffeur and Guide FF must conduct a survey of the lot for potential collapse zones and voids
c. Shoring should be placed under outriggers and jacks to provide greater stability
d. If the ground is of doubtful stability, it may be more advantageous to position the apparatus perpendicular, or nearly perpendicular to the fire building

Answer 6

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 20) (The Chauffeur and the Officer conduct the survey)

The correct answer is: The Chauffeur and Guide FF must conduct a survey of the lot for potential collapse zones and voids

Question 7

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29. When positioned in lots, the boom should be operated at?

Select one:

a. Right angles to the chassis at low elevations
b. Narrow angles over the front and rear of the apparatus

Answer 7

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 20)

The correct answer is: Narrow angles over the front and rear of the apparatus

Question 8

0. An apparatus can become energized by overhead wires if the?

Select one:

a. All of the above
b. Boom or bucket is in close proximity to high voltage wires
c. Wires fall down to the ground
d. Wires are in contact with the TL apparatus

Answer 8

L-6—Ch 2—Pg 23)

The correct answer is: All of the above

Question 9

31. If live wires fall on an apparatus, it would be incorrect to think that?

Select one:

a. The TL will be considered out of service
b. Any member already in position on an energized apparatus should attempt to get off the apparatus safely
c. No member should touch the apparatus, any member on the apparatus, supply lines, or a pumper supplying the apparatus
d. The IC must be notified with an “Urgent” message, after depressing the EAB

Answer 9

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 24) (should attempt to remain in place)

The correct answer is: Any member already in position on an energized apparatus should attempt to get off the apparatus safely

Question 10

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32. If live wires fall on an apparatus, a request should be made for a priority response of the utility company.

Select one:

a. Agree
b. Disagree

Answer 10

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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 24)

The correct answer is: Agree

Question 11

33. When taking up from an incident, TL members would be incorrect to think that?

Select one:

a. After fully retracting the jacks and outriggers, the boom shall be re-bedded
b. If it becomes necessary to move the Boom Limit Switch Finger manually, notify FDOC
c. Members should be an arms-length distance away from the rig when raising outriggers
d. A Safety Member should be positioned on the Officer’s side when raising the outriggers

Answer 11

(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 24) (Fleet Maintenance shall be notified)

The correct answer is: If it becomes necessary to move the Boom Limit Switch Finger manually, notify FDOC

Question 12

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34. Regarding bucket operations, it would be incorrect to state that?

Select one:

a. Each member operating in a TL bucket shall ensure they use either the installed safety belt or a life belt / personal harness secured to a substantial part of the bucket
b. The pedestal position should be staffed whenever a TL operation is in progress
c. Substantial parts of the bucket include any bucket post or the waterway
d. If two members are operating in a TL bucket, at least one member must personally verify the placement of both door latches

Answer 12

(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1) (BOTH members must personally verify the placement)

The correct answer is: If two members are operating in a TL bucket, at least one member must personally verify the placement of both door latches

Question 13

35. The bucket has the potential to get caught on objects such as parapets, walls, tree limbs, and release violently due to the design of the ____ Bracket?

Select one or more:

a. “C”
b. “A”
c. “O”
d. “L”

Answer 13

(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1)

The correct answers are: “L”, “O”

Question 14

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36. Which of the following tactic(s) are good practices when operating from the bucket to conduct an interior search?

Select one or more:

a. &If you need to search an adjoining area or room, exit the IDLH and reposition the bucket
b. &Set the end of a 6’ hook firmly into the corner of the window sill as a reference point
c. &Clear the entire window when gaining entry from the bucket
d. &Place the bucket cord light into the window as a reference point

Answer 14

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1)

The correct answers are: &Clear the entire window when gaining entry from the bucket, &Set the end of a 6’ hook firmly into the corner of the window sill as a reference point, &Place the bucket cord light into the window as a reference point, &If you need to search an adjoining area or room, exit the IDLH and reposition the bucket

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37. When two members operate from the bucket for search purposes, if one member remains in the bucket as a beacon to monitor, ventilate, probe, assist in rescue and removal, and communicate with the IC, the _______ must be immediately notified?

Select one:

a. Incident Commander
b. Tower Ladder Officer

Answer 15

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1-2)

The correct answer is: Incident Commander

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38. When the TL bucket is properly positioned at a window, immediate notification should be made to the _______?

Select one:

a. Incident Commander
b. Tower Ladder Officer

Answer 16

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 2)

The correct answer is: Tower Ladder Officer

Question 17

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39. A TL bucket has been placed to a window and a member enters the window from the bucket for VEIS. In this situation, it would be correct to state that the bucket?

Select one:

a. May only be moved for a rescue, and immediate notification must be made to the members who entered the window
b. Shall not be moved under any circumstances
c. May only be moved for a suspected or known life hazard, and immediate notification must be made to the members who entered the window

Answer 17

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: May only be moved for a rescue, and immediate notification must be made to the members who entered the window

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40. If member(s) enter a bucket for VEIS, and the bucket is moved for a rescue, the member(s) performing VEIS must be immediately notified and as soon as possible the bucket?

Select one:

a. Must always be returned to the window
b. Must be replaced by an aerial ladder or other tower ladder basket as soon as possible
c. Should be returned to the window or replaced by an aerial ladder or portable ladder

Answer 18

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: Should be returned to the window or replaced by an aerial ladder or portable ladder

Question 19

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41. When making a rescue of an unconscious, incapacitated, or obese victim, position the _______ level with the window sill or top rail of the fire escape.

Select one:

a. Lowest part of the bucket
b. Middle of the bucket
c. Top rail of the bucket

Answer 19

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: Top rail of the bucket

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42. When making a rescue with the bucket on arrival, to expedite placing the bucket to the window, position the apparatus?

Select one:

a. Slightly angled in towards the objective, while lining up the turntable with the objective
b. Parallel to the objective, while lining up the basket with the objective
c. Parallel to the objective, while lining up the turntable with the objective
d. Slightly angled in towards the objective, while lining up the basket with the objective

Answer 20

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 3)

The correct answer is: Parallel to the objective, while lining up the basket with the objective

Question 21

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43. When removing an incapacitated patient in the TL bucket, it would be incorrect to state?

Select one:

a. To ensure a smooth operation, the Pedestal FF should perform the lowering operation, if conditions permit
b. Securing the patient in a stokes basket is the preferred removal method
c. The apparatus should be positioned so that the center line of the turntable is at least 25’-30’ from the building
d. Lashing the patient to a substantial part of the bucket may assist. It is preferred to lash them in an upright position

Answer 21

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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 4) (It is preferred to lash them in a diagonal position)

The correct answer is: Lashing the patient to a substantial part of the bucket may assist. It is preferred to lash them in an upright position

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44. When placing the bucket to the roof for access, the preferred position is with the bucket?

Select one:

a. Adjacent to the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate parallel to the roofline
b. Over the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate parallel to the roofline
c. Adjacent to the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate angled to the roofline
d. Over the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate angled to the roofline

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44. When placing the bucket to the roof for access, the preferred position is with the bucket?

Select one:

a. Adjacent to the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate parallel to the roofline
b. Over the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate parallel to the roofline
c. Adjacent to the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate angled to the roofline
d. Over the roof, parapet or cornice with the gate angled to the roofline