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Truck Book 1 Flashcards

1
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When using the acronym SLICERS what does the L Stand for?

A

Locate the Fire

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What is the minimum distance that shall be maintained between the aerial device and wires at all times?

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10 Feet

P. 19

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3
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Priority positioning for a tower ladder for a strip shopping center fire is where?

A

Side Alpha

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4
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What is the minimum staffing for truck companies in Northern Virginia?

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An officer, Driver, and one firefighter.

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5
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The factors that influence strategy are the incident priorities often expressed in what acronym?

A

LIP

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6
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Knox Box Systems, Supra Key Systems, and Lock-Box Systems are all examples of what?

A

Rapid key entry systems

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7
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When should truck companies shut off gas and electric on a fire ground?

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As soon as possible

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8
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What should be considered to penetrate a deep-seated fire during overhaul operations?

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Class A or Class B foam at 1%

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9
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The minimum size wood for support members in conventional wood roof construction is?

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2”x 6”

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10
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A wood framed structure is an example of what type of building construction?

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Type V

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What is an example of a Type IV Building construction

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Heavy Timber

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12
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What are the 2 major concerns with green roofs on a structure?

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The added Dead weight and impact of vertical ventilation

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13
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When firefighters create openings, or break windows, to gain access from the exterior position to carry out a primary search in a high-risk area of the structure

A

Vent for search

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14
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How many feet is the optimal setback for using a tower ladder for ground / below grade operations?

A

30 feet

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15
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What is the collapse zone for a building that is 100 feet in height?

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150 feet

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16
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What is the highest Tactical priority on a fire ground?

A

Life safety

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17
Q

Members should not be on the roof structure where fire is suspected or confirmed in the truss area without __________ ?

A

Being Independetly Supported

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18
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Traditional lumber joist fail at _______ time frame, while engineered floor joists when exposed to fire fail at_______ time frame.

A

16 minutes / 6 minutes

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19
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What is the tool of choice for rapid vertical ventilation?

A

Chain Saw

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20
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Bridge truss roofs are primarily used on what type of buildings?

A

Commercial and Warehouse

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21
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The area around a building ,at least one and one half times the height of the building involved is know as what?

A

Collapse Zone

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22
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What is the term used for controlled removal of smoke and heat in concert with the engine company getting water on the seat of the fire?

A

Coordinated Ventilation

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23
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A small cut used to determine conditions under the roof

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Inspection Cut

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24
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What does the acronym L.I.P. Stand for ?

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Life Safety,Incident Stabilization,Property Conservation

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25
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When approaching the incident scene the truck company should proceed deliberately,keeping in mind the need to spot the ___________

A

Turntable

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26
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When a specific target has been identified of the Arieal or the platform,how should the turntable be positioned

A

In-line of the target

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27
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Optimally,Towers should be able to do what with their bucket in front of a fire building?

A

Place their bucket on the ground or below grade in front of the fire building

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28
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Lateral grades of up to what percentage can be corrected using the stabilizers

A

5-6%

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29
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On rear mount aerial devices, backing in and placing the turntable closest to the building will often do what ?

A

Increase scrub area,allow for maximum extension of the ladder

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30
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When is it acceptable for the truck company to operate inside the collapse zone

A

Master Stream operations ,to perform a victim rescue

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31
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The truck company can concentrate a weight of more then 40,000 lbs on the spot where it contacts the pavement ,exceeding 400psi of force. By using Jack plates, the weight and psi on a single outrigger can be reduced to what?

A

25,000 lbs/35 psi or less

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32
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Jack Plates should be ________ over the outriggers

A

Centered

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33
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The first due truck on a high rise should park on side “________” unless the fire location can be readily identified

A

Alpha

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34
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What is the safest location the truck company can position should a collapse occur?

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On the corners of the building

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35
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During advanced fires at an outdoor self storage facility, the truck company should consider positioning where?

A

In a Parallel alley

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36
Q

Where is the best place to remove smoldering materials to in a high rise for wet down

A

Balcony of the fire unit

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37
Q

According to ASTME-119 how long does it take a engineered floor joist to fail under fire load

A

6 minutes

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38
Q

While using a rotary disk saw to vent a concrete roof ,you notice PVC bits being discharged from the saw,what is this a good sign of?

A

You have begun to cut into the tensioning cable and cutting should stoped

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39
Q

In tilt up construction the roof is supported by tilt up walls and connected with metal connectors,what happens when the connectors absorb heat and fail?

A

Entire roof and connected walls may fail catastrophically

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40
Q

The use of a 2.5” or 3” hose up the aerial to severe as a water source to deploy a handline is what tactic?

A

Flying Standpipe

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41
Q

The acronym SLICERS stands for what?

A

Size up, Locate fire, Identify the flow path, Cool the space, extinguish the fire, rescue, salvage

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42
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Typically the second due truck will report to?

A

floor above the fire floor

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43
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The first due truck should position on what side of the structure?

A

Where the fire is located

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44
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If the aerial will be used the ____ will scan the scene for obstructions?

A

Driver and OIC

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45
Q

With uneven terrain, such as lateral grades, it is preferred to position an aerial ladder by?

A

Pulling past and operating of the rear

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46
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On a rear mount aerial what will often increase scrub area?

A

Placement of turntable closest to building

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47
Q

The use of a jack plate can reduce the weight to a single outrigger to?

A

25,000 lbs. or less than 35 lbs. per square inch

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48
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Truck Companies reporting to the rear of strip center buildings must be aware of?

A

low wires

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49
Q

It is common with aerial units to use ___________in the rear of strip shopping centers?

A

ground ladders

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50
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If heavy fire conditions are encountered requiring either offensive exterior of defensive operation the IC should use, what?

A

Tower ladder on side alpha for mobile ground-level with heavy caliber streams

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51
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During storage facility unit fires aerial units should place the master strean over?

A

the exposure

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52
Q

The exterior truck crew is responsible for… What?

A

Ventilation

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53
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Most fire scene damage is cuase by?

A

actions after the fire is knocked down

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54
Q

Light wood construction is typically

A

use is typically 2x3 or 2x4

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55
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What does the “I” stand for in the acronym SLICERS?

A

Identify flow path

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56
Q

When second-due truck opposite side positioning is not possible, what is the next option for positioning?

A

Front bumper to bumper in front with first-due truck

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57
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What two circumstances may truck be allowed to operate within the collapse zone?

A

Master streams and perform victim rescue

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58
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The use of a jack plate can reduce an outrigger’s concentrated weight on the surface from 40,000 lbs. and 400 lbs./square inch to how much?

A

25,000 lbs. and 35 lbs./square inch

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59
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In the tactical acronym RECEO, what is the first “E” stand for?

A

Exposure

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60
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What is the highest tactical priority?

A

Life Safety

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61
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In tests it was shown that engineered floor joists failed in how many minutes compared to traditional lumber joists which failed in 16 minutes?

A

6 minutes

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62
Q

Type III construction is also know as what?

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Ordinary construction

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63
Q

Of all the concrete roofing systems, which one has the greatest resistance to fire?

A

Flat concrete roof/pre-cast or poured-in-place with concrete columns

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64
Q

Type IV – Heavy Timber is moderately resistant to fire but what will happen if exposed to fire for an extended period of time?

A

Collapse catastrophically

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65
Q

When a bowstring truss roof collapses what happens to the walls and the roof?

A

Walls typically fall outward and the roof pancake collapses to the floor

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66
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What type of green roof system has a growth system of less than 6”; vegetation consists of low-growth plants such as grasses and moss; minimal care and maintenance is needed with this system; most common type of green roofing system?

A

Extensive roof systems

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67
Q

What type of power system converts sunlight to energy?

A

Photovoltaic system (PV)

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68
Q

An elevated master stream flows water in excess of what GPM?

A

350 GPM

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69
Q

What side of the truck is use of the aerial allowed if short jacked?

A

Non-short jacked side

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70
Q

The________ is the portion of the building that can be reached by the tip of the aerial or the bucket of the tower.

A

Scrub area

71
Q

What would be the collapse zone for a building that is 150 feet?

A

225 feet

72
Q

Sections of concrete breaking and popping off is called _________.

A

Spalling

73
Q

A __________ is an architectural projection, similar to a dormer, giving ascetics to the structure, but increase the dead load on the roof.

A

Cross gable roof

74
Q

The _______ on the bottom chord of the truss is very susceptible to failure, any insult could cause the roof to collapse.

A

Gusset plate

75
Q

What type of roof are used in manufacturing type commercial buildings that provide natural light to the areas below due to the presence of glass in the walls?

A

Sawtooth roof

76
Q

What type of roof system has eight inches or more of a growth solid?

A

Intensive Roof Systems

77
Q

What are the two categories of solar panel systems?

A

Thermal solar panel and Photovoltaic solar panel

78
Q

Where should the first due truck position?

A

the side of the structure where the fire is

79
Q

When can a truck company operate within the collapse zone?

A

when master streams are performed or victim rescue

80
Q

Where is the safest location to park in =case of a collapse?

A

corner of the building

81
Q

What does the “I” in SLICE-RS stand for?

A

Identify the flow path

82
Q

What is used for the tactical descision model?

A

SLICE-RS

83
Q

What is the minimum staffing for a truck company in Northern VA?

A

officer, driver and one firefighter

84
Q

What does the “P” stand for in LIP?

A

Property conservation

85
Q

Where do grease fireers often extend to?

A

upwards into the roof

86
Q

Where should the first due truck position on a structure

A

where the fire is

87
Q

The horizontal distance from the building to the turntable is called

A

Setback

88
Q

The portion of the building that can be reached by the tip of the aerial or bucket is known as?

A

Scrub Area

89
Q

The minimum distance an aerial device needs to be from electrical lines?

A

10 Ft

90
Q

Unable to fully deploy and aerial outriggers is called

A

Short jacked

91
Q

On a strip shopping center fire what aerial device gets the position on side ALpha of the building?

A

Tower Ladder

92
Q

Where should an aerial apparatus be positioned for a storage facility fire?

A

Down a parallel alley

93
Q

All ventilation needs to be coordinated with?

A

Suppression Activites

94
Q

Tactics are described as?

A

The operation of the incident

95
Q

Truck position by a driver needs to allow for easy and quick deployment of?

A

Ground Ladders

96
Q

A green building may have one of three types of roof system

A

Extnsive roof, Intensive roof, Simple Intensive roof

97
Q

The best means for accessing a roof of a building with a facade?

A

The rear of the building

98
Q

The presence of a turnbuckle is a good indicator for what type of roof?

A

Bowstring

99
Q

What type of roof is made of concrete poured over pre-tensioned cables?

A

Lightweight pre-cast concrete roof

100
Q

The use of dimensional lumber in roof construction is known as?

A

Convetional roof Construction

101
Q

The perfered method on entering building in all cases is by means of

A

Rapid entry key system

102
Q

What is the general plan or course of action called in an incident

A

Strategy

103
Q

The strength of the entire truss system is dependent on?

A

Each component

104
Q

What is the minimum distance needed to protect an aerial device from power lines?

A

10 ft

105
Q

What does the “O” in RECEO-VS mean?

A

Overhaul

106
Q

What does the “C” in SLICERS means?

A

Cool the space from safest location

107
Q

Elevated master streams flow excess of what amount when deployed?

A

350gpm

108
Q

Gable style roof rafters are typically how far apart?

A

16-24 inches

109
Q

What is the horizontal distance from the building to turntable known as?

A

Setback

110
Q

What is collapse zone for a 100ft building?

A

150

111
Q

Where does a truck park on a highrise fire with unknown fire location?

A

Side slpha

112
Q

What is the general plan or course of action decided upon to reach the objective?

A

Strategy

113
Q

What must be coordinated with the fire attack?

A

Ventilation

114
Q

Which type of construction uses dimensional lumber that relies on its mass for strength?

A

Conventional wood construction

115
Q

Which roofing system can present similar void spaces to a cape cod style roof?

A

Gambrel roof

116
Q

Which roofing system is an architectural projection, similar to a dormer, giving ascetics to the structure, but also an increase on dead load to roof?

A

Cross gable roof

117
Q

What roofing system called when it is built up over another roof?

A

Rain roof

118
Q

Which green roof power system is generating electricity as long as the sun is shinning and potentially at night as a result of our emergency lights?

A

Photovoltaic system

119
Q

What part of the truck should be inline with the intended target?

A

The turntable

120
Q

What does “V” in RECEO VS mean?

A

Ventilation

121
Q

What is a thorough and deliberate check for fire extension called?

A

Overhaul

122
Q

Whats is the collapse zone of a building?

A

1.5x height

123
Q

Which acronym is used for the first arriving officer while taking a lap?

A

SLICERS

124
Q

The area that an aerial ladder can reach is refered to as?

A

Scrub

125
Q

Safest area during a collapse?

A

Corners

126
Q

If unkown fire location on a highrise first truck parks?

A

Side Alpha

127
Q

On Storage unit fires position trucks where?

A

In a parrallel alley

128
Q

What are the operations that accomplish the incident priorities

A

Tactics

129
Q

What are the jobs that accomplish tactics?

A

Tasks

130
Q

Does the placement of ladders authorize the breaking of windows?

A

NO

131
Q

Who ensures proper Salvage is performed to protect property?

A

OIC

132
Q

What needs to be done prior to overhaul?

A

Confirm utilities are controlled

133
Q

In Conventional Wood Construction what is the minnimum support member size?

A

2x6”

134
Q

What is a framed structure consiting of triangles in a single plane?

A

Truss

135
Q

Can you be on a roof where fire is suspected with out being supported by a ladder or aerial?

A

NO

136
Q

What type of roof construction is vulerable to rapid failure?

A

Lightweight A frame

137
Q

What type of arch fails quickest?

A

Multi section

138
Q

Arches will fail when what fails first?

A

Gusset Plate

139
Q

What is the breaking and popping of concrete called?

A

Spallding

140
Q

Elevated master streams are in excess of what gallonage?

A

350

141
Q

A numerical measure whereby the rise and the run determine the steepness of the roof.

A

roof pitch

142
Q

straight tip aerial ladders are called?

A

trucks

143
Q

Aerial ladder with an elevated platform on the end of the ladder are called?

A

towers

144
Q

Collapse zone is ___ the height of a building.

A

1.5

145
Q

A truck company with its outrigger deployed can concentrate 40000 lbs on the ground exceeding 400 lbs per sq inch. Use of the jack plate decreses the pounds per square inch to under __.

A

35

146
Q

Responding trucks to a hi rise fire can be placed at the corners to ensure ___.

A

Two sided scrub area

147
Q

Positioning at a ____ provide the safest location in case of collapse.

A

corner

148
Q

During advanced fires at self strage facilities consider positioning the aerial down a parellel alley and use the aerial master stream ___ an exposure.

A

over

149
Q

In what year did Lloyd Layman publish his book and create the acronym RECEOVS

A

1953

150
Q

Personnel should also identify and control outside utilities and, once completed, report this information to ___.

A

Command

151
Q

Most damage that is caused after the fire has been knocked down is done so unnecessarily simply because we don’t take the time to _____ properly.

A

Salvage

152
Q

Overhaul is a thorough and deliberate check for ______.

A

fire extension

153
Q

Overhaul maybe delayed until ___ is complete.

A

the investigation

154
Q

During overhaul personnel must wear___.

A

SCBA

155
Q

Cold smoke may contain toxic gases and high levels of __.

A

CO

156
Q

Modern type of truss connectors are stamped out of aluminum with ___ or less prongs.

A

three eight

157
Q

When the second truck cannot access Side Charlie, what is the optimal positioning for the apparatus?

A

Bumper to bumper for access to ladders

158
Q

In rescue situations, what might be necessary for a DO to do?

A

Push through tree branches, limbs, or signs

159
Q

The distance from the building to the turntable that includes things like parking areas is known as what?

A

Setback

160
Q

When operating on a grade, what is the preferred positioning for an aerial apparatus?

A

Pulling past and operating off the rear

161
Q

When short jacking an aerial apparatus, which side is the optimal side to operate off of?

A

The non-short jacked side

162
Q

What location is the safest to be positioned in the event of a collapse?

A

The corner of the building

163
Q

When following the acronym RECEO-VS, what is the act of preventing the fire from extending into an uninvolved structure?

A

Confinement

164
Q

What is the first step in RECEO-VS?

A

Rescue

165
Q

In the acronym LIP, what does the “I” stand for?

A

Incident stabilization

P. 32

166
Q

In RECEO-VS, this step is the thorough and deliberate check for fire extension.

A

Overhaul

167
Q

When using Class A or B foam to penetrate deep-seated fire, what concentration should be used?

A

0.01

168
Q

Unlike the metal roof deck, this type of roof may give little to no warning before catastrophic failure.

A

Poured-in-Place Concrete roof

169
Q

Firefighters should not work directly under heavily involved this type of attic fire.

A

Cross Gable Roof

170
Q

What type of roof uses metal tie rods and turnbuckles to provide lateral support for the walls of the building?

A

Bowstring Truss Roof

171
Q

Corrugated metal covered by alternating layers of tar and tarpaper is a common decking for what kind of roof?

A

Flat Roofs

172
Q

In most instances, when this has been added, vertical ventilation will not be a viable tactic.

A

Rain Roof

173
Q

What is one of the major concerns with Green Roof Systems?

A

The added dead weight of the increased load of soil and vegitation

2023 Lieutenants Exam (32 decks)

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