Truck Company Book 2 & Book 3

Question 1

The speed in gaining entry by forcible entry measures is dependent on four major factors that follow a good size-up:

Answer 1

§ The skill of the crew,
§ The selection of the appropriate tools,
§ The construction of the barrier/door, and
§ The application of the proper techniques

Question 2

What are the 3 types of egress window releases?

Answer 2

Turn Handle
Push Button
Foot Pedal

Question 3

Using a ladder to span distances resembling a bridge. This can be used to span two buildings, trenches, etc.

Answer 3

Bridging

Question 4

Ladders with a locking hinge in the center of the main beam than can
be used as a straight ladder or A-frame ladder. These ladders are typically telescoping giving them a great deal of versatility.

Answer 4

Combination Ladders

Question 5

Portable ladders are first and foremost for…?

Answer 5

the access and egress of firefighters,

Question 6

Based upon these factors the priority order for placement of portable ladders on the fireground should be:

Answer 6

1. Fire floor.
2. Floor above the fire.
3. Adjacent compartments and roof if needed

Question 7

In order to select the most appropriate portable ladder for the task to be accomplished, estimate _ ____ per floor in residential occupancies and __ ____ per floor in commercial occupancies.

Answer 7

9 feet, 12 feet

Question 8

For basement fires, __ _____ ______ may be placed into the basement well window if the size of the opening permits egress.

Answer 8

an attic ladder

Question 9

Place the tip of the ladder ____ __ ___ ______ __ ___ _______ if the ladder will be solely used for performing ventilation of that opening.

Answer 9

next to and upwind of the opening

Question 10

If ascending to a roof, place at least ___ _____ above the roofline and make a general announcement on the fireground channel

Answer 10

3-5 rungs

Question 11

Situational awareness is critical to ensure sufficient
clearance between any overhead lines and the ladder placement, also providing __ ____ __ ____ ____ ____ for fire service personnel to operate once in place

Answer 11

10 feet of safe work area

Question 12

Other uses for portable ladders include:

Answer 12

§ Bridging between two structures or across a trench,
§ Ice rescues,
§ Creating makeshift drafting pits,
§ Creating salvage chutes to divert water from damaging property , and
§ Hanging exhaust fans during ventilation

Question 13

_________ ____ __________ __ ___ ____ (in fire apartment, in apartment directly above fire apartment) will be the first priority for rescue.

Answer 13

Occupants most threatened by the fire

Question 14

The three main uses for elevated stream operations are:

Answer 14

1. Extinguishment,
2. Exposure protection, and
3. Flying standpipe

Question 15

As a general rule, to achieve the maximum benefit of any stream inside a structure, the stream should be directed ______ __ _ _________ _____through a window or opening,

Answer 15

upward at a 30-degree angle

Question 16

Elevated master stream operations can prevent
auto exposure over ___ ________ ____ depending
on the wind conditions and placement of the
truck company

Answer 16

100 vertical feet

Question 17

A type of fireground search conducted when the presence and/or location of a potential victim or victims is not known. Typically, the search is slower, routinely starts at or
above the fire, and is more methodical

Answer 17

Blind Search

Question 18

Used when a victim location is known and a plan is established to concentrate
on that specific site or area

Answer 18

Focused Search

Question 19

A type of fireground search that uses two or more firefighters to search for
victims; one firefighter maintains a central position at a means of egress or hallway/corridor and
the second firefighter completes the search of the identified space.

Answer 19

Oriented Search

Question 20

Threats to safety on the fireground primarily come from three
categories

Answer 20

§ Advanced fire conditions,
§ Ventilation-limited fire conditions, and/or
§ Collapse potential.

Question 21

To assist with the risk assessment, several questions must be answered:

Answer 21

1. What is the life hazard?
2. What are the fire conditions?
3. What is the potential for victim survival (victim survivability profile)?
4. What is the structural stability and potential for collapse?
5. Do I have adequate resources to make a positive impact on the incident?

Question 22

A search crew consists of a minimum of two personnel in _____ _______

Answer 22

voice contact.

Question 23

A secondary search should be completed before any _________ ___________ of the fire area is attempted. When possible, the secondary search should be conducted by a _________ ____ than conducted the primary search.

Answer 23

extensive overhauling, different crew

Question 24

If the fire is not under control, the hoseline crew must know…?

Answer 24

the location of the search crew

Question 25

Truck company members must prioritize rescues in the following manner:

Answer 25

1. Fire area.
2. Directly above the fire.
3. Upper compartments not threatened by fire.
4. Adjacent compartments not threatened by fire.
5. Below the fire area