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Positioning apparatus chapter 5 Flashcards

0
Q

A natural or man-made barrier that will prevent a wildland fire from spreading around and encircling the engine and crew is referred to as a ______.

A

Anchor point

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On average, what percentage of the calls to which most fire department responded emergency medical incidents?

A

60%

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2
Q

The immediate area surrounding a hazardous materials incident is called the_______.
List for names

A

Hot zone, restricted zone, red zone, and exclusion zone

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3
Q

Additional apparatus arriving to a scene on an interstate highway should park ______feet behind the shielding apparatus.

A

150 to 200 feet

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4
Q

The typical bank of air cylinders in a cascade system is _______cylinders.

A

4 to 12 cylinders

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5
Q

Tandem pumping operations can be performed by placing pumpers as much as ________away.

A

300 feet

Discharge to intake

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6
Q

With dual pumping, how many strong hydrant may be used to support two bumpers?

A

One

Intake to intake

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7
Q

When positioning the apparatus to support fire department connections FDC pumpers will generally position as close as possible to the ______.

A

Sprinkler or standpipe FDC

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Q

How does the wildland crew ensure complete extinguishment when progressing along the fires edge?

A

By working cruise in tandem or working a single engine with he and crew

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Q

Where should the EMS vehicle position on incidents where there are victims of requiring intervention?

A

In the vicinity of the triage and treatment area

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10
Q

In tandem pumping the pumpers are connected intake to intake .
True or false

A

Falls they are connected discharged to intake

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11
Q

When positioning for fire attack, if the apparatus arrives at a location where no conditions are evident, where should the apparatus be position?

A

Near the main entrance to the occupancy

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12
Q

The cold zone encompasses the warm zone and is used to carry out all other support functions of a hazmat incident.
true or false

A

True

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13
Q

At fires, the positioning of rescue apparatus is ________as that of pumping or aerial apparatus.

A

Not as critical

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14
Q

Which of the following is not an indicator of eminent building collapse?
A. Bulging walls
B. Old and/or poorly maintained buildings
C. Large cracks in the exterior
D. Falling bricks, blocks, or mortar

A

Old and/or poorly maintained buildings

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15
Q

When are drafting operations required?a. When a pumper is going to be supplied by a static source.
B . When pressures higher than a single engine is capable of supplying are required
C. When the attack bumper is only a short distance from a hydrant
D. When a pumper is going to be supplied from another pumping apparatus

A

When a pumper is going to be supplied by a static source

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16
Q

Incidents that require mutual aid need level one stage.

True or false

A

False

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17
Q

When positioning wildland fire apparatus, what should be done to avoid positioning in flammable vegetation?

A

Scrape away the fuel

18
Q 
When positioning pumpers to support aerial apparatus, which apparatus should have the optimum operating position?
A. Engine companies
B. Aerial apparatus
C. Wildland apparatus
D. Pumping apparatus
A

Aerial apparatus

19
Q

To reduce the risk to engine cruise as much as possible at wildland fires, their attack must always begin from an _________.

A

Anchor point

20
Q

When positioning the apparatus to support fire department connections FTC’s, it may be necessary to establish a relay it there is no water supply available near the sprinkler or FDC.
True or false

A

True

21
Q

Turning the wheel at a 45° angle makes it easier to reposition in apparatus when positioning for hydrant operations.
True or false

A

True

22
Q

What is the preferred type of hose for a connection to a fire hydrant?

A

Large diameter intake hose

23
Q 
Which of the following is not a hazard when positioning structural protection at a wildland urban interface fire?
A. Power lines
B. Underground fuel tanks
C. Trees or snags
D. Pressure vessel
A

Underground fuel tanks

24
Q

Pumpers providing water to elevated master stream operations should position as close as possible to the _______?

A

Aerial apparatus

25
Q

What should the wildland driver operator do to help locate it avoid obstacles such as logs stones and rocks?

A

Assign a spotter to walk ahead of the vehicle

26
Q

Parking at the corners of the building is considered the optimum position should a collapse occur.
True or false

A

True

27
Q

Many departments use the _______method to position the pumpers when supporting aerial apparatus.

A

Inside/outside

28
Q

On limited access highways or turnpikes, apparatus should not be driving against the normal flow of traffic unless:
A. The road has been closed by police units
B. The driver/operator has been given an all clear signal
C. Another apparatus has been position to block oncoming traffic
D. A traffic jam occurs, preventing you from approaching

A

The road has been closed by police units

29
Q

Level II staging is:

A

Used when a large number of emergency vehicles are responding to the same incident / Mutual aid

30
Q

What are large breathing air cylinders that are connected together in banks called?

A

Cascade system

31
Q

What is the first tactical priority at any fire incident?

A

Life safety

32
Q

Twist should not be put in the hose if either or both ends are equipped with sexless couplings.
True or false

A

True

33
Q

Which hazmat control zone is an area abutting the hot zone and extending to the cold zone.

A

Warm zone

34
Q

If the building is less than five stories tall, _______should be position on the side of the street closest to the building.

A

Engine/pumper

35
Q

What size is the clap zone?

A

At least one and a half times the building height

36
Q

Companies in staging must be ready to respond within _______minutes of being called.

A

3 minutes

37
Q

When driving wildland apparatus, if the fire is spreading rapidly _______, draw engine and crews back to the flanks rather than attempt it frontal attack.

A

Up slope or hill

38
Q

The incident command post should be located to provide a clear view of two sides of the incident.
True or false

A

True

39
Q

Which hazmat control zone is also known as the support zone?

A

Cold zone

40
Q

When positioning apparatus, aerial apparatus often must be position closer to the building because they have a fixed length.
True or false

A

True

41
Q

What type of hard intake hose is the only type that should be connected to a fire hydrant?

A

Hard intake hose that has been designed to a stand positive pressure

42
Q

Level one staging is?

A

Used for the initial response to a fire or is that involve more than one responding unit performing like functions

43
Q

What engine driven appliance takes in air, purifies it, then compresses it?

A

Breathing air compressor

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