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SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations Flashcards

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

Define fall protection?

A
  • safety system which may be comprised of either a fall arrest or fall restraint device
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

What must a driver follow for all firefighting and rescue operations?

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  • safe load and reach chart
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

What is required until elevating device is free and clear of all body components?

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  • a midship spotter and an elevating device spotter
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

What considerations are to be given to chocking the wheels?

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  • ensure the front wheels are straight and position wheel chocks in front and behind front wheel
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

Where can the elevating device be controlled from?

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  • turn table
  • side mount
  • rear mount
  • platform
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

What is the procedure for returning the elevating device to its bed?

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  • use low idle only

- once seated use downward pressure of 1000-1200psi. this will stop elevating device from bouncing when driving

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

An elevated master stream shall not be introduced into an opening of a structure unless?

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  • all personnel have been withdrawn from the structure
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

Once in the platform, personnel should switch to?

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  • On board breathing system using the quick connect buddy breathing connection on their SCBA
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations

If their is any potential for heat damage to the platform or aerial ladder, what should be used?

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  • water curtain
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is a Fall Restraint?
a) A type of fall arrest device
b) A safety belt system
c) A device for elevating operations
d) A type of driver training

A

b) A safety belt system

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What does Fall Protection encompass?
a) Only fall arrest systems
b) Only fall restraint devices
c) Either fall arrest systems or fall restraint devices
d) None of the above

A

c) Either fall arrest systems or fall restraint devices

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations In elevating device operations, when should the parking brake be applied?
a) Before deploying outriggers
b) After parking the apparatus
c) During normal operations
d) Only when on a slope

A

b) After parking the apparatus

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of wheel chocks in apparatus positioning?
a) To secure the outriggers
b) To straighten the front wheels
c) To prevent the apparatus from rolling
d) To stabilize the turntable

A

c) To prevent the apparatus from rolling

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should all outriggers be deployed?
a) During normal operations
b) Before applying the parking brake
c) After elevating device operations
d) As per the Operator’s Manual

A

d) As per the Operator’s Manual

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the recommended action if the ground is hot or soft asphalt during positioning?
a) Avoid such areas
b) Deploy outriggers quickly
c) Use wheel chocks
d) Increase apparatus speed

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a) Avoid such areas

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When operating on slopes, drivers should:
a) Increase speed
b) Use sand or salt for outriggers
c) Avoid using wheel chocks
d) Ignore the slope conditions

A

b) Use sand or salt for outriggers

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of a water curtain during elevating device operations?
a) To clean the apparatus
b) To avoid direct heat on the elevating device
c) To create a barrier for water flow
d) To extinguish fires

A

b) To avoid direct heat on the elevating device

18
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How many drivers are required during platform firefighting operations?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) None

19
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What should drivers do during rescue operations in the platform?
a) Leave the platform controls
b) Accompany rescued civilians
c) Use elevating device as a battering ram
d) Turn off the elevating device power

A

b) Accompany rescued civilians

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should the platform power switch be switched off?
a) During rescue operations
b) When personnel are boarding or exiting
c) After elevating device operations
d) Only during platform firefighting

A

b) When personnel are boarding or exiting

21
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What must personnel in the platform use during operations?
a) Helmets and gloves
b) Fall protection equipment
c) Fire extinguishers
d) Safety cones

A

b) Fall protection equipment

22
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations At what distance should a safe working distance be maintained between an elevated master stream and personnel?
a) 5 meters
b) 10 meters
c) 15 meters
d) 20 meters

A

b) 10 meters

22
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should the elevating device be elevated to ninety (90) degrees vertical after using the waterway?
a) Before using the waterway
b) During waterway operations
c) After using the waterway
d) Never

A

c) After using the waterway

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations In what conditions should elevating devices not be elevated?
a) During low winds
b) In clear weather
c) During wind conditions exceeding 55 km/h
d) During daylight hours

A

c) During wind conditions exceeding 55 km/h

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What should drivers watch and listen for during on-board breathing operations?
a) Elevated master stream activation
b) Low breathing air alarm
c) Elevated device spotter signals
d) Pump panel operations

A

b) Low breathing air alarm

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How should elevating device operations be carried out on slopes or uneven terrain?
a) Quickly and aggressively
b) With caution
c) Without using outriggers
d) Only during daylight hours

A

b) With caution

26
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the preferred method for performing rescue with an elevating device?
a) Approach from below
b) Use a ladder
c) Approach from above
d) Use a fire hose

A

c) Approach from above

27
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should the low idle be used while returning an elevating device to the apparatus bed?
a) During daytime
b) After using the waterway
c) When the elevating device is seated
d) When the apparatus is in motion

A

c) When the elevating device is seated

28
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should helmets and gloves be worn during elevating device operations?
a) Only during nighttime operations
b) Only during rescue operations
c) Always during elevating device operations
d) Never

A

c) Always during elevating device operations

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of rung alignment lights on an elevating device?
a) Illuminate the working area
b) Indicate the level of the apparatus
c) Warn of low air pressure
d) Signal elevating device in motion

A

b) Indicate the level of the apparatus

This is not quite correct, the rung alignment lights are to ensure the rungs are lined up from section to section of the ladder

29
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How should ice build-up on controls be addressed after elevating device use in icy conditions?
a) Use an axe to remove ice
b) Inspect controls and components
c) Leave it as is
d) Use a blowtorch to melt the ice

A

b) Inspect controls and components

30
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When can an elevated master stream appliance be introduced into an opening of a structure?
a) Anytime during firefighting operations
b) Only when personnel are withdrawn
c) After turning off the waterway
d) Without consideration for personnel location

A

b) Only when personnel are withdrawn

31
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the exclusion zone for an elevated master stream directed at a structure?
a) 5 meters
b) 10 meters
c) 15 meters
d) 20 meters

A

b) 10 meters

32
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should drivers exert a downward pressure on the elevating device after it is seated?
a) During waterway operations
b) During rescue operations
c) When the elevating device is bouncing
d) When returning to the apparatus bed

A

d) When returning to the apparatus bed

33
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of the mid-ship spotter during elevating device operations?
a) Guide the apparatus during positioning
b) Assist in placing the elevating device for operations
c) Monitor pump panel operations
d) Control the turntable

A

b) Assist in placing the elevating device for operations

34
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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How many controls can be in use at a time during elevating device operations?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

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According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How should drivers operate elevating device movements?
a) Aggressively and quickly
b) Smoothly and precisely
c) With sudden jerks and movements
d) Only during daytime operations

A

b) Smoothly and precisely

SOG 2020 (92 decks)

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