20 Aerial Strategies And Tactics

Question 1

Communications regarding aerial deployment and aerial operations

Answer 1

Tactical communication

Question 2

In the ideal situation the best approach for rescue is made from which direction and on what ground

Answer 2

Upwind on the level grade without obstructions

Question 3

For rescue where should the turntable be positioned

Answer 3

Upwind of the rescue point or target

Question 4

If possible the driver/operator should position aerial apparatus used for rescue at what part of the building

Answer 4

The corner of the building

Question 5

Two advantages to positioning aerial apparatus on a corner of the building

Answer 5

Potentially reach victims on two sides. Safer on the corner from structural collapse

Question 6

Straight or solid master streams directed at aerial devices can place what on the device

Answer 6

Damaging stress resulting in collapse

Question 7

If rescue is to be made over the top rail of a platform the turntable should be positioned where in regards to the target

Answer 7

Directly in line with the target to position front of bucket at the target

Question 8

If the victim is to enter the platform through a hinged gate where most the turntable be positioned

Answer 8

Little forward or behind of the target because gates are typically on the side of the platform

Question 9

In situations that require using aerial apparatus rescue the main objective is to reach

Answer 9

As many victims or egress points is possible with minimum number of movements

Question 10

Panicked people should be rescued to prevent them from jumping however firefighter should not pass up who

Answer 10

Those and greatest danger

Question 11

Who is the first rescue priority

Answer 11

Victims most in danger, typically above fire floor

Question 12

Second rescue priority

Answer 12

Largest number of groups of people

Question 13

Went to or more groups of victims appear to be in the same amount of danger who should have the aerial device extended to them first

Answer 13

The larger of the two groups

Question 14

Third rescue priority

Answer 14

Remainder of people in the fire area

Question 15

Fourth rescue priority

Answer 15

People in the exposed area

Question 16

In the case where optimal positioning is not possible and the aerial device cannot be parallel or square to the building how should it be extended

Answer 16

So that the beam on the building side is above and over the objective slightly

Question 17

When maneuvering an aerial device to reach a victim trapped it should be initially and how and then positioned how

Answer 17

Aim the device above the victim then lowered into place

Question 18

If equipped with, what increase the overall strength of the extended device greatly reduce the chance of failure by causing a more rigid structure

Answer 18

Extension locks

Question 19

When rescuing from a window the aerial device should be placed how

Answer 19

First rung of the ladder tip even with the windowsill

Question 20

When using aerial platforms most part apartments prefer that the platform be placed how at a window

Answer 20

Top rail even with the window sill so victims can enter feet first into the bucket

Question 21

Alternative method for bucket rescue from a window not top rail even with window

Answer 21

Position platform access gate is adjacent to opening

Question 22

When removing trapped victims from a roof or other open flat areas, the tip of the aerial ladder should be placed how

Answer 22

So that at least 6 feet extends above the edge of the roof

Question 23

When removing trapped victims from a roof or similar flat open area, a bucket or platform should be placed

Answer 23

So that the bottom of the platform is just above and over the edge of the roof

Question 24

What is the guideline for placement of aerial devices for rescue from balconies or parapet walls

Answer 24

Same as a flat or open area, 6 feet above edge, platform just above and over edge

Question 25

Aerial devices or beams should only rest against the target if

Answer 25

The manufacturer recommends it

Question 26

What may be needed to rescue victims of a parapet style roof

Answer 26

Roof ladder

Question 27

If a parapet wall appears structurally unsound and cannot have a roofa latter rested against it for rescue where is the ladder rested against

Answer 27

The aerial device

Question 28

When dealing with parapet what type of aerial device is advantageous over telescoping types

Answer 28

Articulating device

Question 29

How many firefighters should be assigned to assist victims while descending a ladder

Answer 29

At least one preferably two

Question 30

Went to or more firefighters are available for rescue, one remains at the tip of the latter while the other

Answer 30

Assists the victim from inside of the building

Question 31

What types of victims will have to be carried or supported down the ladder

Answer 31

Small children, and adults Incapable of climbing down

Question 32

How are small children and infants carried down and aerial device

Answer 32

Cradled in one arm while other used to balance

Question 33

Which method of carrying a person is best suited for heavier persons who are conscious and able to control their own movements but not strong enough to descend under own power

Answer 33

Knee sit

Question 34

How should unconscious victims be carried down and aerial device

Answer 34

Both of the firefighters hands under the body grasping hand rails, victim body across the handrails sliding down

Question 35

The over the shoulder carry is difficult and risky and should only be performed when

Answer 35

A safety firefighter descends below the firefighter carrying the victim

Question 36

How is the over the shoulder method performed with rescue on an aerial device

Answer 36

Victim over the shoulder face down to their back, waist on firefighters shoulder knees in middle of chest. Ff back down the ladder, safety firefighter behind them

Question 37

Platforms are considerably easier than carrying victims down ladders, however it is slower and not well-suited to

Answer 37

Mass evacuations from a single point

Question 38

When lowering unconscious victims to the ground in a platform the second firefighter is placed where

Answer 38

At the loading point to assure and calm other victims

Question 39

Is an unconscious victim is not in a Stokes basket how should the victim be placed in the platform

Answer 39

Set or lay victim on the floor

Question 40

If the victim is in a Stokes basket and cannot sit on the floor of the bucket, how should be placed

Answer 40

Laid across the platform railings and secured by conventional methods

Question 41

Lowering a Stokes basket down and aerial should be used as a last resort since it is much easier and safer to remove the litter how

Answer 41

By carrying it down the stairwell, fire escape, or moving to an area of refuge

Question 42

The easiest method to lowering the Stokes basket down and aerial ladder

Answer 42

Slide the basket down the ladder on the rails, but only if it fits

Question 43

When sliding a Stokes basket down an aerial ladder how should the victim be placed

Answer 43

Head up

Question 44

Is a Stokes basket does not fit between the rails of the ladder how should it be lowered down the ladder

Answer 44

It should be placed on top of the handrails, perpendicular to the latter, using a guide rope to help control the direction of the decent and a firefighter back down ahead of it to guide it

Question 45

If lowering a basket from the tip of an aerial device using a rope rescue technique what can be done to ensure the capacity has not exceeded

Answer 45

Lower in a smooth manner prevent bounce or sway

Question 46

If a pulley is placed at the tip of an aerial device where should the working end be anchored to prevent overloading

Answer 46

Anchored back to a lower section of ladder, if anchored to the ground weight on device is twice that of the load

Question 47

True false it is recommended that fire department use aerial apparatus for water type rescues

Answer 47

False it is not recommended for that type of use

Question 48

Communication that directs apparatus positioning and the direction of approach

Answer 48

Pre-arrival communications

Question 49

First safety issue that affects aerial apparatus at water rescue incidence is often a lack of

Answer 49

Suitable location to adequately stabilize apparatus

Question 50

If placing an aerial device to the roof for ventilation should be positioned how

Answer 50

Extended A minimum of 6 feet over the edge of the roof

Question 51

Positioning a platform for roof ventilation

Answer 51

Bottom of platform even or extended slightly over roof edge

Question 52

If wind is blowing across the face of the building windows should be taken out how

Answer 52

On the downwind portion first working upwind

Question 53

When a defense of attack using elevated master stream is employed the risk of what must be considered

Answer 53

Building collapse

Question 54

When using an elevated master stream in a blitz attack the operator should position the apparatus how

Answer 54

To give the fire stream as much reach into fire area as possible

Question 55

Use of an elevated master stream may disturb what inside of the fire

Answer 55

Thermal layers

Question 56

If an elevated master stream needs to be used closer to ground level, the apparatus should be positioned how

Answer 56

Turntable directly in line with intended target

Question 57

It is generally not practical to discharge foam through elevated master streams because

Answer 57

Aerated foam is susceptible to break up from winds or thermal column

Question 58

Aggressively attack fire from the exterior with large diameter fire stream, 2.5 inch or larger

Answer 58

Blitz attack

Question 59

For a blitz attack how should the aerial device be positioned at the window

Answer 59

Nozzle even with bottom of the window angled up 30° toward ceiling

Question 60

When elevated master streams are used in a blitz attack they should only be flowed long enough to

Answer 60

Darken down the fire to avoid unnecessary water damage or collapse hazard

Question 61

After the fire has been knocked down with a blitz attack from an elevated master stream what should be done next

Answer 61

Interior crews and hand lines

Question 62

Exterior fire attack limited to control spread of fire with emphasis on exposure protection

Answer 62

Defensive attack

Question 63

Elevated streams can push what into areas of the building providing fuel

Answer 63

Furniture in the building and burning contents

Question 64

If possible when using a defense of attack aerial master stream devices should be positioned where

Answer 64

On the unburned side

Question 65

Tactic that can eliminate difficult hose lays up interior stairwell

Answer 65

Using aerial device as exterior standpipe

Question 66

Using aerial as exterior standpipe is also effective in the following scenarios

Answer 66

Parking garage, fires on roof, fires on bridge or overpass, fires in building under construction with no standpipe

Question 67

Using the aerial device as an elevated standpipe commits the ladder to a single position that may prevent it for use in what

Answer 67

Rescue operation

Question 68

True false rain reduces the potential for fire spread or exposure

Answer 68

True

Question 69

What enhances the effects of radiated and convection heat transfer

Answer 69

Wind

Question 70

Protection from convective fire spread can be accomplished by applying large fog streams where

Answer 70

Horizontally into the thermal column

Question 71

In some cases it may be necessary to move the elevated master stream back and forth between the fire building and what

Answer 71

The exposure, taking care not to ignore the exposure