Truck Ops Book 1 Flashcards by Luke Nuar

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

Coordinated ventilation

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

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

Green building

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

16,20; 24,40

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Another name for outriggers is what

jacks

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

Parapet wall

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

Rapid entry key system

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

Scrub area

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

Short-jacking

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What are the three type of truck company apparatus

Rear mount
Mid-mount
Tractor-drawn

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

Rear-mount truck

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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

Midmount

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Tractor-drawn aerial devices are commonly referred to as what

Tillers

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What type of aerial device offers the greatest positional maneuverability

Tractor-drawn or tillers

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

Straight ladder or Aerial platform

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Straight ladders typically consist of how many extendable sections

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Apparatus with aerial platforms are referred to as what

Towers

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

Quint

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A quint must have a _____ gpm pump

1000

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

300

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

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

15, 20

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

85ft

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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

30, 3.5

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

- Street closings - OOS hydrants, standpipe, sprinkler system - Equipment deficiencies

What can effect the use of the aerial device

Wind, rain, sleet, snow

Personnel should discover the absence of equipment when

During routine apparatus inspections and not incident scene

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

Building construction & Fire behavior

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

2"x6"

Peaked roof systems tend to do what rather than collapse

Burn away

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

Chainsaw

Gable roofs can be constructed using what two primary methods

Ridgepole & rafters

Rafters or trusses run ________ to the roofline

perpendicular

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

Ridge vent

An architectural projection similar to a former is what

Cross-gable roof

What type of roof is also known as a gambrel

Barn roof

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

All exterior walls are load bearing

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

Sawtooth roof

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

Laminated arch roofing

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

1930's - 1950's

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

Bowstring truss roof

With bowstring roofs what way will exterior walls collapse

outward

Signs of impending failure in flat roofing systems include what

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

What type of tool is recommended for ventilation of flat roofs

Rotary disk saws

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

Cutting the metal tensioning cables

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

Inverted roof

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

Rain roof

One of the main hazards of rooftop solar panels is what

Risk of electrocution

Is an architectural feature that is attached to a building

Facade

What can help firefighters determine the height of the facade

Scuppers located at or below the roofline

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

6, 16

What are three common types of green roofs

Green roof or living roof cool roof solar roof

The fire tetrahedron includes

Oxygen Fuel Heat Chain reaction

What are the four stages of fire

Incipient Growth Fully developed Decay

Rollover takes place during what stage of fire

Growth

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

Flashover

A fully developed fire will continue to burn until what

It has consumed all the available fuel and oxygen

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

Backdraft

Backdraft will typically exist during what stage of a fire

Decay stage

Warning signs of a possible backdraft include

- 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

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

Modern

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

Legacy

RECEO-VS stands for what

Rescue Exposure Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul Ventilation Salvage

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

Strategy

Involves the specific actions employed to fulfill the strategy

Tactics

When does size-up begin

with the receipt of the alarm and continues throughout the incident

What does the acronym SLICE-RS stand for

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

What is the most critical factor in positioning the truck

Involves determining the intended target or task

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

Alpha

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

Charlie

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

Front bumper to front bumper

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

In line with the target

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

Slightly upwind

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

Life safety of civilians and fire department personnel

What is the horizontal distance between the building and the turntable

Setback

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

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

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

Scrub area

What all will affect the achievable scrub area of a building

Setback, collapse zone, overhead obstructions

Positioning an aerial on a building corner allows for what

Coverage on two sides

Firefighters should never place outriggers where

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

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

The non short-jacked side

What is a collapse zone

1.5x the height of the building

If collapse is a factor what are safer work areas

Corners of the building

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

- 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

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

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

25,000 ; 35

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

40,000 ; 400

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

5-6

What aerial positing is preferred on buildings located on lateral grades

Pulling past and operating off the rear

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

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

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

Stokes Basket operation

What are the three basic types of Stokes baskets

- Metal or wire basket - Plastic litter - Combination of metal and plastic

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

Forcible entry, laddering, search, ventilation

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

Water, gas, electric

What refers to a thorough and deliberate check for fire extension

Overhaul

What must be confirmed prior to initiating overhaul

Confirm utility control has been completed

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

Notify command

Firefighters can shorten response times by doing what

Quickly turning out for responses not by reckless driving

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

Knox Box Supra Key system