moodle 2019 fall quiz 10 Flashcards
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- 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
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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
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- 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
(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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- 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
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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 18)
The correct answer is: Should take a flanking position alongside the apparatus
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- 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
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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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- 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
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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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- 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
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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
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- 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
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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 20)
The correct answer is: Narrow angles over the front and rear of the apparatus
- 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
L-6—Ch 2—Pg 23)
The correct answer is: All of the above
- 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
Feedback
(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
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- 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
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(L-6—Ch 2—Pg 24)
The correct answer is: Agree
- 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
(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
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- 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
(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
- 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”
(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1)
The correct answers are: “L”, “O”
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- 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
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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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- 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
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(L-6—Ch 3—Pg 1-2)
The correct answer is: Incident Commander