CH 16

Question 1

For any situation, the proper distance between the objective and the aerial apparatus affords the maximum _________, the best ______, and adequate ________.

Answer 1

stability; climbing angle; extension
pg 564

Question 2

If the fire building is up to and including four stories and/or no greater than 60ft, engine companies should park on the ______ to the building, and aerial apparatus should park on the _________ of the engine.

Answer 2

side of the street closest; outside
pg 567

Question 3

If the building is five stories or more (more than 60ft), the engine takes the ________ position and the aerials park _______ to the building.

Answer 3

outside; next
pg 567

Question 4

__________ is the footprint of the building or structure that can be covered/reached with the tip of the aerial ladder or elevating platform.

Answer 4

Scrub area
pg 567

Question 5

One visual indicator of a compressed asphalt surface due to extreme heat is when the asphalt “_________”, creating a shining, glass-like surface.

Answer 5

bleeds
pg 568

Question 6

Depending on the operational capabilities of the apparatus and the severity of the grade, apparatus with two rear stabilizers may need to face

Answer 6

uphill
pg 570

Question 7

___ft between the device and overhead electric lines of less than 350 kilovolts.

Answer 7

20
pg 571

Question 8

For high-tension lines over 350 kilovolts, OSHA requires _____ of clearance.

Answer 8

50ft
pg 571

Question 9

__________ is a result of the length of the apparatus behind the rear axles that swings to the outside of a turn, creating a potential contact area.

Answer 9

Tail swing
pg 572

Question 10

Stability of aerial apparatus can improve by operating the aerial device in line with the ________ axis.

Answer 10

longitudinal
pg 573

Question 11

Any angle _________ to the apparatus offers the least stable position.

Answer 11

perpindicular
pg 573

Question 12

_________ acts as the usable part of an aerial device that extends from the apparatus.

Answer 12

Aerial reach
pg 574

Question 13

The rotation interlock will stop rotation to the short-jacked side a ____ degrees, unless the truck has envelope controls that allow for operation over the short-jacked stabilizers in proportion to deployment.

Answer 13

5
pg 575

Question 14

_______ refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that maximizes efficiency for the fireground operation.

Answer 14

Spotting
pg 577

Question 15

When approaching from the _______ side, the apparatus should park past the building, and operate the aerial device from the rear of the truck.

Answer 15

uphill
pg 577

Question 16

When approaching from the ________ side, stop the apparatus short of the building. Operate the aerial over the cab.

Answer 16

downhill
pg 577

Question 17

The collapse zone is ___ times the building’s height.

Answer 17

1.5
pg 580

Question 18

Even after receiving halt confirmation, keep the aerial device at least ___ft above the level of the rails as an added protection.

Answer 18

25
pg 582

Question 19

Allow the standard ___ safety distance from the lines if electric lines are present.

Answer 19

10ft
pg 583

Question 20

If the tip of the device is to be placed in an aircraft doorway, the apparatus should be positioned as if to access

Answer 20

the window of a building
pg 585

Question 21

If the objective is to provide access over a wing or remove victims from a wing, the positioning principles resemble those for providing access to the

Answer 21

roof
pg 585

Question 22

Avoid spotting the apparatus in a position that hinders the deployment of the aircraft

Answer 22

emergency slides
pg 586

Question 23

When operating at storage tank fires, the D/O should always position the apparatus ________ the dike’s walls, unless the roadway lies on top of the dike.

Answer 23

outside
pg 586