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Truck Ops Book 1 Flashcards

1
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The controlled removal of smoke, heat, and gases and their replacement with fresh air occurring in concert with the deployment and application of a properly functioning hoseline on the seat of the fire

A

Coordinated ventilation

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2
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An elevated master stream is a fire stream flowing more than _____ gpm from an aerial device

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350

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A structure or occupancy designed to have a low environmental impact and make efficient use of resources such as water and energy

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Green building

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4
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The most popular size ground ladder sizes are ____ - _____ ft straight ladder and _____ - _____ ft extension ladder

A

16,20; 24,40

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5
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Another name for outriggers is what

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jacks

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6
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A low wall or railing located at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony, or other structure

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Parapet wall

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7
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A secure device with a lock operable only by a fire department master key

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Rapid entry key system

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8
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The area of a building that the aerial tip or elevated platform can effectively reach

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Scrub area

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9
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The method for deploying an aerial ladder when topography or another obstruction impedes full use of the outriggers

A

Short-jacking

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10
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What are the three type of truck company apparatus

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Rear mount
Mid-mount
Tractor-drawn

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11
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What type of aerial device is the most common type of aerial device used in the fire service

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Rear-mount truck

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12
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What type of aerial device offers positional versatility and greater stability but may have reduced scrub area, less compartment space, and a larger turning radius and kick-out

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Midmount

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13
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Tractor-drawn aerial devices are commonly referred to as what

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Tillers

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14
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What type of aerial device offers the greatest positional maneuverability

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Tractor-drawn or tillers

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15
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Each of the three apparatus designs incorporate one of two aerial ladder designs

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Straight ladder or Aerial platform

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16
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Straight ladders typically consist of how many extendable sections

A

3

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17
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Apparatus with aerial platforms are referred to as what

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Towers

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18
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A vehicle that combines the features of an engine company and a truck company

A

Quint

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19
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A quint must have a _____ gpm pump

A

1000

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20
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A quint must have a water tank of at least ____ gallons

A

300

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21
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A quint must have at least _____ cubic feet of enclosed compartment storage

A

40

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22
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A quint must have a minimum of _____ ft of soft suction hose or ______ ft of hard suction hose for drafting

A

15, 20

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23
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A quint must have what minimum amount of feet for ground ladders

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85ft

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24
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A quint must have a storage area of at least _____ cubic ft of storage for 2.5” hose plus two areas each a minimum of _____ cubic feet for 1.5” hose

A

30, 3.5

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25
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Off-going personnel should share pertinent information with oncoming shift members to include

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  • Street closings
  • OOS hydrants, standpipe, sprinkler system
  • Equipment deficiencies
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26
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What can effect the use of the aerial device

A

Wind, rain, sleet, snow

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27
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Personnel should discover the absence of equipment when

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During routine apparatus inspections and not incident scene

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28
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For truck company firefighters, a strong understanding of what is critical for safe and effective fireground operations

A

Building construction & Fire behavior

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29
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Conventional roof construction typically uses dimensional lumber such as ____ or larger

A

2”x6”

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30
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Peaked roof systems tend to do what rather than collapse

A

Burn away

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31
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What tool represents the standard tool chosen for rapid vertical ventilation with Peak roof systems

A

Chainsaw

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32
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Gable roofs can be constructed using what two primary methods

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Ridgepole & rafters

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33
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Rafters or trusses run ________ to the roofline

A

perpendicular

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34
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In truss construction it is common for the ridgeline to have a 2-3” gap covered with aluminum or a manufactured vinyl vent which is referred to as what

A

Ridge vent

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35
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An architectural projection similar to a former is what

A

Cross-gable roof

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36
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What type of roof is also known as a gambrel

A

Barn roof

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37
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A hip roof is constructed similarly to the gable roof with the exception of what

A

All exterior walls are load bearing

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38
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What type of roof commonly occur in manufacturing-type commercial buildings and feature glass walls that provide natural light to the areas below

A

Sawtooth roof

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39
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What type of roofing system represents a popular choice for buildings that require large, open spans and a visually striking architectural statement

A

Laminated arch roofing

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40
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The trussed arch roof is a type of roof construction commonly seen in commercial buildings built when

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1930’s - 1950’s

41
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This roof commonly occurs in commercial and industrial buildings and is characterized by an arced roof made of laminated 2”x12” or larger top chords

A

Bowstring truss roof

42
Q

With bowstring roofs what way will exterior walls collapse

A

outward

43
Q

Signs of impending failure in flat roofing systems include what

A

Hot bubbling melted tar, white smoke coming from deck, and soft feeling underfoot

44
Q

What type of tool is recommended for ventilation of flat roofs

A

Rotary disk saws

45
Q

During ventilation of poured-in-place concrete roof systems firefighters must avoid what

A

Cutting the metal tensioning cables

46
Q

A type of flat roof system where the insulation is placed on top of the waterproofing layer rather than underneath it

A

Inverted roof

47
Q

This type of roof construction adds a second roof layer over an existing roof

A

Rain roof

48
Q

One of the main hazards of rooftop solar panels is what

A

Risk of electrocution

49
Q

Is an architectural feature that is attached to a building

A

Facade

50
Q

What can help firefighters determine the height of the facade

A

Scuppers located at or below the roofline

51
Q

Engineered floor joists fail at about ___ minutes while traditional lumber joists fail at about ____ minutes

A

6, 16

52
Q

What are three common types of green roofs

A

Green roof or living roof
cool roof
solar roof

53
Q

The fire tetrahedron includes

A

Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
Chain reaction

54
Q

What are the four stages of fire

A

Incipient
Growth
Fully developed
Decay

55
Q

Rollover takes place during what stage of fire

A

Growth

56
Q

This refers to the point when all surfaces and objects within a space reach their ignition temperature and simultaneously ignite

A

Flashover

57
Q

A fully developed fire will continue to burn until what

A

It has consumed all the available fuel and oxygen

58
Q

This is an explosive event caused by the introduction of oxygen into an oxygen deficient high-heat smoldering fire

A

Backdraft

59
Q

Backdraft will typically exist during what stage of a fire

A

Decay stage

60
Q

Warning signs of a possible backdraft include

A
  • Dense smoke with no visible flame in tightly closed compartment
  • Black smoke pushing around closed doors or window frames
  • Glass stained with smoke condensation and pulsating
  • Reversal of air movement
61
Q

Building construction and contents that include man-made materials such as plastics is considered

A

Modern

62
Q

Building construction and contents that include traditional materials such as cotton, wicker, and solid wood

A

Legacy

63
Q

RECEO-VS stands for what

A

Rescue
Exposure
Confinement
Extinguishment
Overhaul
Ventilation
Salvage

64
Q

What articulates the general plan or course of action taken to reach the objectives

A

Strategy

65
Q

Involves the specific actions employed to fulfill the strategy

A

Tactics

66
Q

When does size-up begin

A

with the receipt of the alarm and continues throughout the incident

67
Q

What does the acronym SLICE-RS stand for

A

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

68
Q

What is the most critical factor in positioning the truck

A

Involves determining the intended target or task

69
Q

The first-due truck should should aim to position on what side of the structure

A

Alpha

70
Q

The second-due truck should position on what side of the structure if possible

A

Charlie

71
Q

If the 2nd truck needs to position on side A with the first due truck they should position how

A

Front bumper to front bumper

72
Q

When a specific target has been identified for placement of the aerial ladder or platform the driver should position the turntable where

A

In line with the target

73
Q

To reduce the risk of exposure to toxic gases the turntable should be positioned where

A

Slightly upwind

74
Q

With multiple priorities for the aerial what should the positioning decision prioritize

A

Life safety of civilians and fire department personnel

75
Q

What is the horizontal distance between the building and the turntable

A

Setback

76
Q

In an ideal scenario tower personnel should be able to do what

A

Place their bucket on the ground or below grade in front of the fire building

77
Q

This is the portion of a building that can be reached by the tip of the aerial or the bucket of the tower

A

Scrub area

78
Q

What all will affect the achievable scrub area of a building

A

Setback, collapse zone, overhead obstructions

79
Q

Positioning an aerial on a building corner allows for what

A

Coverage on two sides

80
Q

Firefighters should never place outriggers where

A

On manhole covers, storm sewer boxes, underground vaults, curbs

81
Q

If short-jacking an aerial you are only able to operate off what side

A

The non short-jacked side

82
Q

What is a collapse zone

A

1.5x the height of the building

83
Q

If collapse is a factor what are safer work areas

A

Corners of the building

84
Q

When raising or extending the aerial ladder, remain aware of electrical hazards and follow theses basic rules

A
  • Do not sit or lean against truck
  • Make eye contact with the operator before touching truck
  • Touch truck with back of your hand before grabbing truck
  • Avoid using aerial for command or rehab operations
85
Q

A minimum distance of _____ ft should be maintained between aerial device and wires at all times

A

10

86
Q

The usage of a jack plate can decrease the weight dispersed by the outrigger to _______ lbs or less than ____lb per square inch

A

25,000 ; 35

87
Q

A truck company with a deployed outrigger can concentrate a weight of more than ______ lbs or exceed ______ lb per square inch

A

40,000 ; 400

88
Q

Lateral grades of up to ____-____% can be corrected using stabilizers

A

5-6

89
Q

What aerial positing is preferred on buildings located on lateral grades

A

Pulling past and operating off the rear

90
Q

An effective approach to fighting fires in storage facilities is to park where

A

Park down a parallel alley and use the master stream over the exposure

91
Q

A rescue technique that involves using a basket-type stretcher to extract victims from inaccessible areas with the help of an aerial ladder and rope system

A

Stokes Basket operation

92
Q

What are the three basic types of Stokes baskets

A
  • Metal or wire basket
  • Plastic litter
  • Combination of metal and plastic
93
Q

The most common fireground tactics and tasks employed by truck companies include

A

Forcible entry, laddering, search, ventilation

94
Q

What three types of utilities need to be controlled at structure fires

A

Water, gas, electric

95
Q

What refers to a thorough and deliberate check for fire extension

A

Overhaul

96
Q

What must be confirmed prior to initiating overhaul

A

Confirm utility control has been completed

97
Q

If an officer plans to split the truck crew into two then he must do what

A

Notify command

98
Q

Firefighters can shorten response times by doing what

A

Quickly turning out for responses not by reckless driving

99
Q

In Northern Virginia firefighters encounter various brands of rapid key entry systems to include what

A

Knox Box
Supra Key system

2025 Lt (11 decks)

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