Chapter 4: Positioning Apparatus

Question 1

Drivers/operator should be well-trained and knowledgeable in ________ & ________.

Answer 1

Local policies

Procedures

Question 2

The pumper’s primary function is to: (2)

Answer 2

Provide water directly for fire streams

Support other pumpers or aerial apparatus

Question 3

___________: The act of preparing to manage an incident at a particular location or particular type of incident before an incident occurs.

Answer 3

Pre incident planning

Question 4

___________: The ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident.

Answer 4

Size-up

Question 5

________: The person in charge of the ICS and responsible for the management of all incident operations during an emergency.

Answer 5

IC

Question 6

The ________ of the initial company and orders from the IC, will set the scene for later arriving apparatus to support.

Answer 6

Position

Question 7

Apparatus should be placed: (3)

Answer 7

In a safe position

In the best tactical advantage

With an exit route

Question 8

When positioning the apparatus, the driver/operator should pull the apparatus past the front of the building when _________ to view 3 sides of the building.

Answer 8

No fire is present

Question 9

In rescue situations, life safety is the first tactical priority. Position the apparatus facilitate the most effective deployment of ________.

Answer 9

Ground ladders

Question 10

For __________, position the apparatus so that fire streams can be deployed to protect the _______. Consider the apparatus as a potential _________.

Answer 10

Exposure

Question 11

The _______ is the primary concern of the driver/operator. Supply lines should be laid where they are accessible to later arriving apparatus.

Answer 11

Water supply

Question 12

If using hand lines or portable master streams, the pumper must be positioned in close proximity. If a fixed appliance is to be operated, position in a safe location. This is known as the __________.

Answer 12

Method of attack

Question 13

Position ________ of an incident whenever possible. This may negate the need for the driver to wear protective breathing apparatus. It also reduces the possibility of becoming an exposure.

Answer 13

Upwind

Question 14

With wildland fires, position ________ of the main body of fire.

Answer 14

Downhill

Question 15

They collapse zone of at least ______ times the height of the building is recommended. ________ may be advantageous and are generally the safest position.

Answer 15

1.5

Corners

Question 16

Indicators of building collapse: (4)

Answer 16

Buildings with reinforcement rods (ornamental stars or bolts)

Bulging walls

Traveling exterior cracks

Falling bricks

Question 17

__________ can dictate the position of apparatus on the fire ground.

Answer 17

Overhead utility lines

Question 18

Be aware of falling to debris. Personnel operating within _______ feet of the base of a high-rise fire may need to be protected from falling glass and debris.

Answer 18

200

Question 19

Blocking ________ for aerial apparatus can seriously jeopardize the outcome of an incident.

Answer 19

Access

Question 20

If the building is less than _____ floors tall, the attack pumper is positioned closest to the building.

Answer 20

5

Question 21

If the building is more than 5 floors tall, the __________ is position closest to the building.

Answer 21

Aerial apparatus

Question 22

__________ due to distance and elevation or major considerations.

Answer 22

Friction loss

Question 23

A pumper should be positioned as close as possible to the ________. This is best determine through preincident planning.

Answer 23

Water source

Question 24

_________: to shuttle water between a source an emergency scene using mobile water supply apparatus.

Answer 24

Relay

Question 25

Drivers should not _________ a non-potable water supply and a potable water supply.

Answer 25

Cross-contaminate

Question 26

__________: The process of acquiring water from a static source and transferring it into a pump that is above the sources level.

Answer 26

Drafting

Question 27

__________: a supply of water at rest that does not provide a pressure head for fire suppression but may be employed as a suction source for fire pumps.

Answer 27

Static water supply

Question 28

Limiting _______ is of critical importance in achieving the best possible discharge capabilities.

Answer 28

Lift

Question 29

Any personnel working near the edge of bodies of water are required to wear a _________.

Answer 29

Personal flotation device (PFD)

Question 30

__________: permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction connections installed at static water sources to speed drafting operations.

Answer 30

Dry hydrant

Question 31

Only _______ intake hose that has been designated to withstand positive pressure should be connected to a fire hydrant.

Answer 31

Hard

Question 32

Use _______ connections to avoid blocking the street with the apparatus. The driver must stop a few feet short of being in line with the hydrant.

Answer 32

Side intake

Question 33

__________ intake hose connections are the preferred type of hose for hydrants. They are common in _______ foot lengths.

Answer 33

Large diameter 100

Question 34

To minimize hose kink, put a _________ twist in the hose when making the connection between the pumper and hydrant.

Answer 34

Counterclockwise

Question 35

Connect to a ________ when the maximum flow from a hydrant is not required or large diameter hose is not available.

Answer 35

2 1/2 in. hydrant outlet

Question 36

_________: operation where a strong hydrant is used to supply to pumpers by connecting the pumpers intake to intake. The second pumper receives the excess water not being pumped by first pumper.

Answer 36

Dual pumping

Question 37

__________: short relay operation in which the pumper taking water from the supply source pumps into the intake of the second bumper; the second pumper boosts the pressure of the water even higher.

Answer 37

Tandem pumping

Question 38

The tandem pumping method is used when pressure higher than the capability of a single pump are required. Pumpers may be located up to _______ feet apart.

Answer 38

300

Question 39

Relay pumping increases the ______of water.

Answer 39

Volume

Question 40

Tandem pumping increases the water ________.

Answer 40

Pressure

Question 41

When positioning apparatus at wildland fires, drivers should _______ apparatus into position.

Answer 41

Back

Question 42

Any wildland fire attack should begin with the apparatus positioned in an __________.

Answer 42

Anchor point

Question 43

___________: an area from which a fire line is begun; usually a natural or man-made berries that prevents fire spread and the possibility of a crew being flanked while constructing the fire line.

Answer 43

Anchor point

Question 44

A ________ should be deployed and charged for protection of the apparatus.

Answer 44

Short handline

Question 45

During wildland fire attack, the vehicle should be position facing the direction of an exit path with its: (3)

Answer 45

Front wheels straight Wheels chalked Emergency brake engaged

Question 46

________: The ability of an apparatus to traverse a body of standing water.

Answer 46

Fording

Question 47

For apparatus capable of mounting a mobile wildland fire attack, hose line should be kept short in order to facilitate ________.

Answer 47

Movement

Question 48

_______: The act of making a fire safer after it's controlled by extinguishing or removing bring material along or near the control line.

Answer 48

Mop up

Question 49

___________: used on all multi company emergency responses. The first arriving vehicles of each type proceed directly to the scene, and all others standby a block or two away and await orders.

Answer 49

Level I Staging

Question 50

_________: used on large-scale incidents where a large number of companies are responding; these companies are sent to specific remote location to await assignment.

Answer 50

Level II Staging

Question 51

_________: A location at which the primary incident management logistic functions are coordinated and administered.

Answer 51

Base

Question 52

Apparatus should not travel opposing the normal flow of traffic on highways or ramps unless:

Answer 52

The police have closed the road to traffic

Question 53

The US department of transportation manual of uniform traffic control devices advises that emergency vehicle warning lights should be used as necessary to reach the incident, but once on scene, their use should be _________.

Answer 53

Reduced as much as possible

Question 54

Consideration should be given to reduce the amount of _______ displayed to reduce interference with oncoming drivers.

Answer 54

Forward facing lights

Question 55

________: A system of barriers surrounding designated areas at emergency scenes, intended to limit the number of persons exposed to hazard and facilitate it's mitigation.

Answer 55

Hazard-Control Zones

Question 56

Controls on may be _______ or _______ with the changing dynamics of an incident.

Answer 56

Expanded Contracted

Question 57

__________: A potentially hazardous area immediately surrounding the incident site; requires appropriate protective clothing and equipment and other safety precautions for entry. Typically limited to technician level personnel.

Answer 57

Hot Zone

Question 58

_________: an area that usually contains the decontamination corridor. Also called the limited access zone or yellow zone.

Answer 58

Warm Zone

Question 59

_________: A safe area where equipment and personnel are not expected to become contaminated and special protective clothing is not required.

Answer 59

Cold Zone

Question 60

Fire department personnel must consider all railroad tracks _______.

Answer 60

Live

Question 61

Apparatus should never be positioned on ________.

Answer 61

Railroad tracks

Question 62

Apparatus should maintain a clear zone of at least ______ feet from the railroad tracks to prevent contact with objects on the railroad cars.

Answer 62

30

Question 63

Driver/operator's should position their apparatus for the _______ and ________ use of the featured apparatus.

Answer 63

Safest Most advantageous