Truck Company Ops (Book 1) Flashcards
Most Critical Factor in positioning truck for aerial operations
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
Each ________ and __________ must work together to position apparatus in most advantageous position keeping in mind_______
Operator/Officer
Keeping in mind manufacturer specs
If aerial is put to use the driver and OIC shall
Scan the scene for obstructions
Uphill terrain positioning
Pull past building (uphill) and operate truck off the rear
If collapse is a factor where shall truck be positioned
Corners of the building
Truck may be within the collapse zone if….
Hydraulic ladder must be use for master streams or to perform victim rescue
Distance between aerial and wires
10 ft
Ground where outriggers rest must be?…
Firm and Level
Outriggers shall never be placed on
Manhole covers, storm-drains, sewer boxes, underground vaults, curbs not supported by a sidewalk.
A truck driver must be frequently check jack plates for
Ensuring that stability has not been compromised
SLICERS
Size Up
Locate the fire
Identify flow path
Cool from safe distance
Extinguish
Rescue
Salvage
All Considerations when positioning aerial (7)
Location of Victims
Location and extent of fire
Direction of Wind
Collapse Potential
Aerial Obstructions
Topography
Access and Set Back
Limited Side C access, 2nd truck positioning
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
Consideration given to turntable placement when using aerial for multiple hazards
Place turntable where aerial can reach as many of the locations as possible
Truck Positioning decisions should prioritize
Life Safety of Civilians and FD personnel
Scrub Area of ladder
Portion of building that can be reached by the tip of the aerial
Advantage of placing ladder truck in corner of structure
Allows for coverage on two sides of the building
Tiller operator must keep..
Area behind ladder bed clear
Potential hazards when positioning Aerial
Unstable structures
Electrical Line
Obstacles in the way of aerial path
Storage Facilities well advanced fires
Personnel must consider safe positioning of aerial devices
Best method for securing a victim to stokes baskets
Firefighter applied webbing
Positioning for stokes rescue
Place apparatus so the end of the ladder reaches directly over the victim keeping the rope system in line with the ladder
In stokes operation who decides to deploy aerial ladder from front rear or side of truck
Officer
Before starting overhaul personnel must
Complete utility control
Exterior Crews of ladder truck responsibilities
Take charge of both horizontal and vertical vents
Placing portable ladders
Identify and manage utilities
Truck Driver must work ______ from officer and remain_______ of incident ____ and ________
Work independent from officer, Remain aware of incidents tasks and goals
1st due truck positioning
Position side A or most fire involved side of structure with PRIORITY to maximize the scrub area
2nd due truck positioning
Opposite of 1st truck or next best strategic position
Driver and Officer must consider three of variables:
Incident Priorites,
Occupancy Type
Arrival Sequence
When Approaching the scene the truck should proceed deliberately while keeping in mind the need to:
Position turntable properly
provide access to portable ladders and equipment
In an ideal scenario tower personel should be able to place their bucket
On the ground or below grade in front of the fire building
End Unit Townhouse positioning
Truck can position to access the fire unit, the bravo exposure and the alpha exposures
Middle Unit townhouse positioning
Truck can position in front of an exposure to access multiple floors of the fire unit and the exposures
Garden Apartment positioning
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
Highrise Positioning
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
What must be done upon completion of a stokes basket operation
Inspect equipment and prepare it for future use
Define Salvage
Conserving property and minimizing damage caused by fire and fire-control efforts
What can be used during overhaul for deep-seated fires
Found in carboard storage facilities
Class A or B foam at 1% to penetrate deep-seated fires
