Truck Company Ops (Book 1)

Question 1

Most Critical Factor in positioning truck for aerial operations

Answer 1

Determining the intended target or task:

Immediate victim rescue that is beyond reach of portable ladders
Crew Egress
Master Stream Operations

Spotting the turntable accordingly

Question 2

Each ________ and __________ must work together to position apparatus in most advantageous position keeping in mind_______

Answer 2

Operator/Officer

Keeping in mind manufacturer specs

Question 3

If aerial is put to use the driver and OIC shall

Answer 3

Scan the scene for obstructions

Question 4

Uphill terrain positioning

Answer 4

Pull past building (uphill) and operate truck off the rear

Question 5

If collapse is a factor where shall truck be positioned

Answer 5

Corners of the building

Question 6

Truck may be within the collapse zone if….

Answer 6

Hydraulic ladder must be use for master streams or to perform victim rescue

Question 7

Distance between aerial and wires

Answer 7

10 ft

Question 8

Ground where outriggers rest must be?…

Answer 8

Firm and Level

Question 9

Outriggers shall never be placed on

Answer 9

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

Question 10

A truck driver must be frequently check jack plates for

Answer 10

Ensuring that stability has not been compromised

Question 11

SLICERS

Answer 11

Size Up

Locate the fire

Identify flow path

Cool from safe distance

Extinguish

Rescue

Salvage

Question 12

All Considerations when positioning aerial (7)

Answer 12

Location of Victims

Location and extent of fire

Direction of Wind

Collapse Potential

Aerial Obstructions

Topography

Access and Set Back

Question 13

Limited Side C access, 2nd truck positioning

Answer 13

Near the first truck in front of structure front bumper to front bumper

or location that reduces the distance required to carry portable ladders and equipment for operations on the structure’s rear or sides

Question 14

Consideration given to turntable placement when using aerial for multiple hazards

Answer 14

Place turntable where aerial can reach as many of the locations as possible

Question 15

Truck Positioning decisions should prioritize

Answer 15

Life Safety of Civilians and FD personnel

Question 16

Scrub Area of ladder

Answer 16

Portion of building that can be reached by the tip of the aerial

Question 17

Advantage of placing ladder truck in corner of structure

Answer 17

Allows for coverage on two sides of the building

Question 18

Tiller operator must keep..

Answer 18

Area behind ladder bed clear

Question 19

Potential hazards when positioning Aerial

Answer 19

Unstable structures

Electrical Line

Obstacles in the way of aerial path

Question 20

Storage Facilities well advanced fires

Answer 20

Personnel must consider safe positioning of aerial devices

Question 21

Best method for securing a victim to stokes baskets

Answer 21

Firefighter applied webbing

Question 22

Positioning for stokes rescue

Answer 22

Place apparatus so the end of the ladder reaches directly over the victim keeping the rope system in line with the ladder

Question 23

In stokes operation who decides to deploy aerial ladder from front rear or side of truck

Answer 23

Officer

Question 24

Before starting overhaul personnel must

Answer 24

Complete utility control

Question 25

Exterior Crews of ladder truck responsibilities

Answer 25

Take charge of both horizontal and vertical vents

Placing portable ladders

Identify and manage utilities

Question 26

Truck Driver must work ______ from officer and remain_______ of incident ____ and ________

Answer 26

Work independent from officer, Remain aware of incidents tasks and goals

Question 27

1st due truck positioning

Answer 27

Position side A or most fire involved side of structure with PRIORITY to maximize the scrub area

Question 28

2nd due truck positioning

Answer 28

Opposite of 1st truck or next best strategic position

Question 29

Driver and Officer must consider three of variables:

Answer 29

Incident Priorites,
Occupancy Type
Arrival Sequence

Question 30

When Approaching the scene the truck should proceed deliberately while keeping in mind the need to:

Answer 30

Position turntable properly

provide access to portable ladders and equipment

Question 31

In an ideal scenario tower personel should be able to place their bucket

Answer 31

On the ground or below grade in front of the fire building

Question 32

End Unit Townhouse positioning

Answer 32

Truck can position to access the fire unit, the bravo exposure and the alpha exposures

Question 33

Middle Unit townhouse positioning

Answer 33

Truck can position in front of an exposure to access multiple floors of the fire unit and the exposures

Question 34

Garden Apartment positioning

Answer 34

Based on location of fire

at the end of the building to access the fire unit and exposures

Infront of the building to access multiple floors of the fire unit and exposures

Question 35

Highrise Positioning

Answer 35

Park side A unless fire location can be readily identifed

If fire is other than side A and is reachable and accesible via aerial, park on that side

Corners of the building ideal for maximizing scrub area

Question 36

What must be done upon completion of a stokes basket operation

Answer 36

Inspect equipment and prepare it for future use

Question 37

Define Salvage

Answer 37

Conserving property and minimizing damage caused by fire and fire-control efforts

Question 38

What can be used during overhaul for deep-seated fires

Answer 38

Found in carboard storage facilities

Class A or B foam at 1% to penetrate deep-seated fires