Truck Company Operations

Question 1

According to
the National Fire Protection Association, a modern quint must have the following elements

Answer 1

-a fire pump with a capacity of at least 1,000 gpm;
 a water tank that can hold at least 300 gal;
 at least 40 cu ft of enclosed compartment storage;
 a suction hose, including a minimum of 15 ft of soft suction hose or 20 ft of hard
suction hose for drafting water;
 an aerial ladder or elevated platform with a permanent waterway;
 85 ft or more of ground ladders, including at least two extension ladders, one straight
ladder equipped with roof hooks, and one attic ladder; and
 A hose storage area with at least 30 cu ft of storage able to accommodate a fire hose
of 2 1/2 in. or larger, plus two areas, each a minimum of 3.5 cu ft, to accommodate 1
1/2-in. or larger preconnected fire hoselines.

Question 2

SLICERS

Answer 2

Size up
Locate the fire
Identify the flow path
Cool from a safe distance
Extinguish fire
Rescue
Salvage

Question 3

The most critical factor in positioning the truck involves?

Answer 3

Determining the intended target or task

Question 4

The first due truck company should aim to position on?

Answer 4

Side alpha or the address side of the building

Question 5

Second due truck company should aim to position?

Answer 5

On the opposite side of the building

Question 6

If there is limited or restricted access to the sides of the structure, the truck company should?

Answer 6

Position at the best location available and communicate that position to command.

Question 7

Driver should position the turntable?

Answer 7

In line with the target and in reach of multiple locations as possible

Question 8

Operators and officers should make the decision of whether to _________in a rear-mounted aerial or _______ in a mid mount based on incident dynamics

Answer 8

Back in a rear-mounted; Nose

Question 9

Positioning a turntable involves observing?

Answer 9

Smoke conditions and direction

Question 10

Position turntable slightly?

Answer 10

Upwind

Question 11

When there are multiple priorities, positioning should prioritize:

Answer 11

Life safety for civilians and firefighters

Question 12

The driver and OIC should scan for obstructions that may interfere with?

Answer 12

Aerial ladder deployment

Question 13

Horizontal distance between building and the turntable is?

Answer 13

Setback

Question 14

The scrub aera is the portion of the building that can be?

Answer 14

reached by the tip of the aerial or the bucket of the tower

Question 15

Positioning on the corner of the building allows for?

Answer 15

more scrub area

Question 16

Outriggers must rest on firm:

Answer 16

level ground

Question 17

Never place outriggers on?

Answer 17

Manhole covers, storm sewer boxes, underground vaults, or curbs not supported by a sidewalk.

Question 18

Truck driver must check stability over time, especially during?

Answer 18

Master stream operations

Question 19

Deployed outriggers can concentrate a weight of more than?

Answer 19

40,000 lbs on the spot where the outrigger contacts the roadway, exceeding 400 lb per square inch

Question 20

Jack plates decrease the weight dispersed by the outrigger to_________lb or less than ____lb per square inch

Answer 20

25,000 lb or 35 lb

Question 21

Two ways to position on uneven terrain:

Answer 21

laterally and longitudinally

Question 22

Pulling past and operating the aerial off the rear is preferred on buildings located on?

Answer 22

lateral grades

Question 23

For high rises, responding trucks can be positioned at the corners of the building to ensure?

Answer 23

two sided scrub area

Question 24

Stokes operations: the truck officer should take a moment to formulate a plan and position the apparatus in the most?

Answer 24

Advantageous position before committing any resources

Question 25

The officer should determine whether to deploy the aerial ladder off the?

Answer 25

Front, rear, or side of the truck

Question 26

Minimum staffing of a truck:

Answer 26

Officer, driver, firefighter

Question 27

Truck company officers can also communicate their intention to establish:

Answer 27

an interior or X ray crew

Question 28

What are three responsibilities of the right bucket firefighter?

Answer 28

Force entry, search, find fire

Question 29

Communicate?

Answer 29

Fire location and flow path

Question 30

Exterior crew responsible for:

Answer 30

Ladders, ventilation, and constat reevaluation of exterior conditions, scene lighting

Question 31

When approaching the scene, the aerial apparatus driver should proceed?

Answer 31

Deliberately and observe the building conditions present to ensure correct apparatus placement on the first attempt

Question 32

First due truck responsibilites:

Answer 32

360 lap
coordinate with engine
interior teams force entry, locate fire, search, coordinate ventilation, salvage, overhaul

Question 33

Second due truck responsibilities:

Answer 33

360 lap
interior teams operate on floor above fire floor with all the same responsibilities
exterior teams deploy ladders, coordinate vent, provide scene lighting
Position opposite the first arriving truck or best position
Maximize scrub area