Truck Company Ops Book 1

Question 1

In most cases, where would you position the turn table on a fire?

Answer 1

Slightly upwind, and be able to reach as many locations as possible.

Question 2

What is the definition of setback?

Answer 2

The horizontal distance from the building to the turntable,

Question 3

What is the preferred positioning for truck companies on lateral grades?

Answer 3

Pulling past the location, and using the aerial device off the rear.

Question 4

What percent of lateral grading can be overcome with stabilizers?

Answer 4

5%-6%

Question 5

What is the collapse zone?

Answer 5

One and a half times the height of the building.

Question 6

Where is the safest working area on a building?

Answer 6

The corners of the building.

Question 7

What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from power lines?

Answer 7

10ft

Question 8

When short-jacked, What side must you work off of with the aerial?

Answer 8

The non-short jacked side.

Question 9

What does RECEO-VS stand for?

Answer 9

Rescue
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Vent
Salvage

Question 10

Who developed RECEO-VS?

Answer 10

Lloyd Layman

Question 11

What does SLICE-RS stand for?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the minimum staffing for truck companies in NOVA?

Answer 12

OIC, driver, one FF

Question 13

What does the acronym LIP stand for?

Answer 13

Life safety
Incident stabilization
Property conservation

Question 14

What are the three rapid entry key systems used in the NOVA area?

Answer 14

knox box, supra key, lock box

Question 15

What should be considered prior to overhaul being started?

Answer 15

A safety inspection of the building condition.

Question 16

In conventional roof construction, what is the minimum size for support members?

Answer 16

2X6

Question 17

How long does it take for traditional Lumber joists to fail under fire?
Engineered Joists?

Answer 17

Traditional- 16 mins, Engineered- 6 mins

Question 18

What buildings may have windows that are hard to break due to the energy efficiency?

Answer 18

“green buildings”

Question 19

When a specific target has been identified for the aerial, the turntable should be position where? In regards to the target.

Answer 19

In Line

Question 20

Preferred position of the turntable to increase scrub area and maximize the extension of the ladder?

Answer 20

Backing in, with turntable closest to the building.

Question 21

Outriggers shall never be placed where?

Answer 21

Manhole Covers, Storm Sewer boxes, underground vaults, or curbs not supported by a sidewalk.

Question 22

Preferred position for a tower on a Strip Shopping Center Fire?

Answer 22

Alpha side due to the use of mobile ground level heavy caliber streams.

Question 23

On a high rise, always position where? Unless the fire location can be readily identified.

Answer 23

Alpha side.

Question 24

As ________ is the highest tactical priority, rescue shall always take precedence.

Answer 24

Life Safety

Question 25

Portable Ladders shall be placed where?

Answer 25

Windowsill where access or egress of FF’s is needed and to locations where victims are present or suspected.

Question 26

Does placement of portable ladders authorize a FF to remove the glass from a window?

Answer 26

No, unless their is confirmation from the interior that it is clear to do so.

Question 27

Should the Tension Cables be cut on concrete roofs?

Answer 27

No, will cause collapse of the roof