Truck Company Ops Book 1 Flashcards
In most cases, where would you position the turn table on a fire?
Slightly upwind, and be able to reach as many locations as possible.
What is the definition of setback?
The horizontal distance from the building to the turntable,
What is the preferred positioning for truck companies on lateral grades?
Pulling past the location, and using the aerial device off the rear.
What percent of lateral grading can be overcome with stabilizers?
5%-6%
What is the collapse zone?
One and a half times the height of the building.
Where is the safest working area on a building?
The corners of the building.
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from power lines?
10ft
When short-jacked, What side must you work off of with the aerial?
The non-short jacked side.
What does RECEO-VS stand for?
Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul Vent Salvage
Who developed RECEO-VS?
Lloyd Layman
What does SLICE-RS stand for?
Size up Locate the fire Identify the flow path Cool the space from a safe position Extinguish the fire Rescue Salvage
What is the minimum staffing for truck companies in NOVA?
OIC, driver, one FF
What does the acronym LIP stand for?
Life safety
Incident stabilization
Property conservation
What are the three rapid entry key systems used in the NOVA area?
knox box, supra key, lock box
What should be considered prior to overhaul being started?
A safety inspection of the building condition.
In conventional roof construction, what is the minimum size for support members?
2X6
How long does it take for traditional Lumber joists to fail under fire?
Engineered Joists?
Traditional- 16 mins, Engineered- 6 mins
What buildings may have windows that are hard to break due to the energy efficiency?
“green buildings”
When a specific target has been identified for the aerial, the turntable should be position where? In regards to the target.
In Line
Preferred position of the turntable to increase scrub area and maximize the extension of the ladder?
Backing in, with turntable closest to the building.
Outriggers shall never be placed where?
Manhole Covers, Storm Sewer boxes, underground vaults, or curbs not supported by a sidewalk.
Preferred position for a tower on a Strip Shopping Center Fire?
Alpha side due to the use of mobile ground level heavy caliber streams.
On a high rise, always position where? Unless the fire location can be readily identified.
Alpha side.
As ________ is the highest tactical priority, rescue shall always take precedence.
Life Safety
Portable Ladders shall be placed where?
Windowsill where access or egress of FF’s is needed and to locations where victims are present or suspected.
Does placement of portable ladders authorize a FF to remove the glass from a window?
No, unless their is confirmation from the interior that it is clear to do so.
Should the Tension Cables be cut on concrete roofs?
No, will cause collapse of the roof
