Pump Ops Chpt 20

Question 1

In an ideal situation, the best rescue approach is made from ______

Answer 1

Upwind on level grade and without obstructions

Question 2

If a rescue is to be made from an area threatened by fire, _______ can be used to protect the victims, rescuers, and the aerial device

Answer 2

Hoselines

Question 3

The preferred procedure is to use a _______ to cool and/or protect the aerial device and personnel while the rescue operation is in progress

Answer 3

Wide angle fog stream

Question 4

If the victim is to be lifted over the top rail, the driver operator should position the apparatus so that the turntable is directly ________ if possible

Answer 4

Inline with the target

Question 5

If the victim enters the platform through the hinged gate, the turntable must be positioned __________ because the platform gates are typically on the side of the platform

Answer 5

Little forward or behind

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Number of aerial movements

Question 7

Those who are in the greatest amount of real or perceived danger should be given the

Answer 7

Highest priority

Question 8

Typically, occupants located on or immediately above the fire floor will be in the ________

Answer 8

Greatest danger

Question 9

When two or more groups of victims appear to be in the same amount of danger the ________ should have the aerial extended to them first

Answer 9

Larger of the two groups

Question 10

The best position is one in which the extended or rotated aerial device is _______ to the objective

Answer 10

Perpendicular

Question 11

If an aerial ladder is designed to be used in the unsupported position, the tip should be placed _____ according to manufacturers recommendation

Answer 11

Above the target spot

Question 12

When maneuvering any aerial device to reach a victim trapped in an elevated position, the aerial device should be initially be aimed ______

Answer 12

Above the victim then lowered

Question 13

Once an aerial device is in place for a rescue engaging the _____ is an important step in making the device a rigid structure if so equipped

Answer 13

Extension locks

Question 14

Placement of the ______ is an important consideration when victims are to be removed from the interior of a building through a window

Answer 14

Aerial tip device

Question 15

When using an aerial ladder, the first rung of the ladder should be placed even with the _____

Answer 15

Windowsill

Question 16

When using aerial platforms, most fire departments prefer that the platform be placed so that the top rail of the platform is _____

Answer 16

Even with the window sill

Question 17

When removing trapped victims from a roof (or other similarly open, flat areas), the tip of the aerial ladder should be placed so that at least _____ extends above the edge of the roof

Answer 17

6 ft

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Just above and over

Question 19

When rescuing victims off parapet style roofs, it may be necessary to use ______ to get over the parapet to the aerial device

Answer 19

Roof ladders

Question 20

In many instances, simply repositioning the truck to an area of the building that doesn’t have a ____ may be the best option

Answer 20

Parapet

Question 21

When dealing with parapets, _______ are advantageous over telescoping devices

Answer 21

Articulating aerial devices

Question 22

After properly positioning the aerial ladder, ________ should be assigned to assist in boarding and descending the ladder

Answer 22

At least one and preferably two firefighters

Question 23

The ____ is best used for a heavier person who is conscious and able to control his or her movements but is not strong enough to descend under his or her own power

Answer 23

Knee sit method

Question 24

When providing aerial access for ventilating a flat roof, the driver operator should position the aerial apparatus on the _____ of the structure as close as possible to the area being ventilated

Answer 24

Unburned side

Question 25

If firefighters cannot safely operate on the roof or if other conditions warrant a different approach, ______ can be accomplished with aerial devices

Answer 25

Horizontal or cross ventilation

Question 26

Elevated master streams are most commonly used in ______

Answer 26

Defensive operations

Question 27

Positioning the apparatus at corners of the building or at an otherwise safe distance from the building decreases the chance of damage to the truck and injury to firefighters in the event of a _____

Answer 27

Building collapse

Question 28

For most defensive or otherwise long range operations, set the fog stream nozzle to ______ setting in order to closely emulate the performance of a solid stream

Answer 28

Straight stream

Question 29

A carefully placed solid or straight master stream from the exterior of the building is often referred to as a _____

Answer 29

Blitz attack

Question 30

Are often conducted when the fire is on upper stories and while firefighters are preparing to enter the building

Answer 30

Blitz attacks

Question 31

The best way to effect a blitz attack with an elevated master steam is to try to deflect water _______of the fire room

Answer 31

Off the ceiling

Question 32

Using the aerial an an exterior standpipe is also an effective tactic for the following

Answer 32

Fires in garages

Fires on building roofs

Fires on bridges and over passes

Fires in buildings under construction where a standpipe system is not available

Question 33

An _____ is defined as a structure or separate part of the fire ground to which the fire may spread, such as a car port, automobile, or stack of hay

Answer 33

Exposure

Question 34

Protection from convective fire spread can be accomplished by applying large fog streams into the _____

Answer 34

Thermal column

Question 35

In exposure protection operations, wide _______ are generally used to cover the involved area

Answer 35

Sweeping nozzle patterns