NOVA TRUCK COMPANY OPS Flashcards
What is a collapse zone?
Area around the building atleast 1.5 times the hight of the building involved that should be considered as dangerous.
Elevated master stream
A fire stream in excess of 350gpm that is deployed from an aerial device.
Parapet
A wall like barrier at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or pther structure
Scrub area
The area od the building that the aerial tip or elevated platform can effectively reach
1st due truck
360° lap Position for turn table/ladder ops Force entry Seach and rescue Ventilation with coordination of engine company Place portable ladders Locate fire Salvage and overhaul
2nd due truck
360° lap Position opposite the first due truck Coordinate ventilation Place ground ladders Assist first due truck Report to floor above the fire Control utilities
Most important factors to determine positioning?
Immediate victim rescue that is beyond the reach of ground ladders
Master stream operations
When two truck companys are to be placed on the same side of the building they should try to be parked front bumper to front bumper? T/F
True. Although not ideal it will make ground ladder selection easier.
What is set back?
The horizontal distance from the building to the turn table.
Lateral (side to side) grades can be corrected using the stabilizers upto what %?
5-6% side to side
You should pull past a building and work off the back to the ladder truck when the building is located on a lateral grade? T/F
True. Pull past and working off the rear is preferred
Minimum distance of ___ feet should be maintained when working near power lines?
10 feet minimum at all times.
What are ground support devices?
Devices intended specifically for public safety opperations and may be present in and around buildings and streets. These could be reinforcements for out riggers or access points.
Outriggers should never be placed on manhole covers, electrical vaults, storm sewers or curbs not supported by sidewalk. T/F
True. These are very unsuitable places for outriggers.
What is “Short Jacking”?
Having the outriggers in a non fully deployed position due to obstructions or limitations on space.
When short jacking you can work off the side that is short jacked? T/F
False. Safety limitators will keep you from working off the short jacked side unless overrides are used.
What type of Ariel unit should take side Alpha on a strip shopping center fire?
Tower ladder
Minimum staffing on a truck company in NOVA?
One officer
One driver/Operator
One firefighter
Common types of Rapid Key Entry systems?
Knox Box system
Supra Key system
Lock-Box system
Control of utilities is a job function of the truck company? T/F
True. Only if this task cam be done safely. May require the untility company. Gas and electricity should be secured as fast as possible.
What is salvage?
Salvage is property conservation, often overlooked but an important step to limit damage to owners possessions.
What is overhaul?
Overhaul is a thorohgh and deliberate check for fire extention.
What should be done prior to overhaul operations?
Make sure building is safe to work in, thay crews are ready ans prepared to overhaul, all investigations are complete and safety precautions are still in place.
Conventional wood roof construction typically uses what size support members as a minimum?
2”×6”
