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Chptr 4- Positioning Apparatus Flashcards

1
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How many mm is a 5” LDH supply line

A

125mm

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2
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A FD pumper’ primary function on the fireground is to provide

A

Water directly for fire streams or to support other pumpers or aerial apparatus

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3
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Ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident
-determines the most advantageous position for the attack pumper

A

Size up

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4
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Person in charge of the incident command system and responsible for the management of all incident operations during an emergency

A

Incident commander

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5
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What is the first tactical priority at any incident

A

Life safety

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6
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What size up factors affect placement of the apparatus at an incident?

A

Rescue situations, exposures, water supply, method of attack, hose line deployment, wind direction, terrain, roadway response, structural collapse, pre incident planning, overhead utility lines, falling debris, space for aerial apparatus, connecting to fdc

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7
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One exception to the uphill rule involves ________ _____

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Wild land fires

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8
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Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least ____ times the the height of any building determined likely to collapse.

A

1.5

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9
Q

The ________ of a structure are generally considered the safest position should a collapse occur.

A

Corners

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10
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Depending on the incident, apparatus, equipment, and personnel operating within ___ feet of the base of a hose-rise fire may need to be protected from falling glass and debris.

A

200

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11
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If a building is less than _ stories tall, the attack pumper is positioned on the side of the street closest to the building and the aerial apparatus is outboard of the pumper.

A

5

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12
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If a building is more than _ stories tall, the aerial apparatus is positioned on the side of the street closest to the building and the attack pumper is outboard of the aerial, allowing maximum reach for the aerial.

A

5

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13
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In order to supply a fdc most efficiently, a pumper should position where?

A

As closely as possible to the water source.

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14
Q

In many cases, a _______ is located in close proximity to a FDC

A

Hydrant

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15
Q

Point at which the FD can connect into a sprinkler or standpipe system to boost the water pressure and flow the system. This connection consists of a clappered Siamese with 2x 2.5” intakes.

A

FDC

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16
Q

How many mm in 1”

A

25mm

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17
Q

To shuttle water between a source and an emergency scene using mobile water supply apparatus.

A

Relay

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18
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Process of acquiring water from a static source and transferring it into a pump that is above the source’s level

A

Drafting

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19
Q

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

A

Static water supply

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20
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Any personnel working near the edge of bodies of water are required to wear a

A

PFD.

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21
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Permanently installed pipe that has pumper suction connections installed at static water sources to speed drafting operations.

A

Dry hydrant

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22
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The most common source of water is a

A

Hydrant

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23
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Only hard intake home that has been designed to withstand ________ ________ should be connected to a fire hydrant

A

Positive pressure

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24
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The preferred type of hose for hydrant connection is

A

LDH

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25
Q

Operation is where a strong hydrant is used to supply two pumpers by connecting the pumpers intake to intake; Both being used as a tack pumpers on the same incident

A

Dual pumping

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26
Q

Short relay operation in which the pumper taking water from the supply source pumps into the intake of the second pumper; second pumper then boosting the pressure even higher.
Apparatus may be located up to ___ feet apart

A

Tandem pumping

300

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27
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In tandem pumping operations, apparatus may be located up to ____ ft apart

A

300

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28
Q

_____ pumping is usually used to increase the volume of water available at the fire scene, while _______ pumping is most often undertaken to increase water pressure

A

Relay, tandem

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29
Q

What situations may require tandem pumping operations?

A

When pressures higher than a single engine is capable of supplying are required; I.e. High rise

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30
Q

Standard for the inspection, care, and use of fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and the service testing of fire hose

A

NFPA 1962

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31
Q

Line, area, or zone where an undeveloped wild land area meets a human development area.

A

Wild land/urban interface

32
Q

The second only to life safety is the protection of _________ during fire fighting operations

A

Property

33
Q

A natural or man made barrier that will prevent the fire from encircling the vehicle and crew

A

Anchor point

34
Q

Ability of an apparatus to traverse a body of standing water

A

Fording

35
Q

Overhaul of a fire or hazardous material scene

A

Mop-up

36
Q

Procedure by. Which available resources responding to a fire or emergency incident are held in reserve at a location awaiting assignment

A

Staging

37
Q

Often used on multi unit response off two or more units. First arriving vehicles of each type proceed directly to the scene, and the others standby a block or two and await orders

A

Level 1 staging

38
Q

Used on large scale incidents where a large number of fire and emergency services companies are sent to a specified remote location to await assignment.

A

Level 2 staging

39
Q

Company officer of the first arriving unit at the staging who takes command of the area and is responsible for communicating available resources and needs to the operations section Cheif

A

Staging area manager

40
Q

Location at which the primary incident management logistics functions are coordinated and administered

A

Base

41
Q

The most common incidents on roadways are _______ _________ and/or _______ _____

A

Traffic accidents, vehicle fires

42
Q

A major hazmat incident has 3 zones

A

Restricted (hot) zone
Limited access (warm) zone
Support (cold) zone

43
Q

What are some basic principles to be considered when responding to a hazmat call

A

Approach from upwind and uphill
Do not drive the apparatus directly into the scene until material involved can be identified
Obtain info regarding wind speed and direction from the dispatcher

44
Q

This zone is safe for personnel to enter into briefly without special protective clothing (hazmat)

A

Warm zone

45
Q

Fd personnel must consider all railroad tracks to be ____

A

Live

46
Q

It may require _ or _ _____ for a fully loaded train to come to a complete stop

A

1, 2 miles

47
Q

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

A

30

48
Q

Arriving at an incident where no fire is yet evident puts you into __________ mode.
If feasible, pull the apparatus ____ the building gaining a 3 sided view

A

Investigation

Past

49
Q

When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver should place the apparatus in a safe position that includes…..

A

An exit route for apparatus should a withdrawal become necessary

50
Q

If there is an indication of an obvious ______ situation, position the apparatus to facilitate the most effective deployment of ground ladders.

A

Rescue

51
Q

What is a primary concern of the driver and company officer in the placement of the pumper?

A

Establishing Water supply

52
Q

When laying supply hose into the fire scene, lay the hose to the side of the ______ if at all possible.

A

Street

53
Q

Drivers should not cross-contaminate a __________ water source and a _______ water source

A

Nonpotable (nondrinkable)

Potable (drinkable)

54
Q

Preference should be given to drafting locations that are accesssable from ____ _______ and require a minimum length of hard intake hose or lift.
Limiting lift is of critical importance

A

Hard surfaces

55
Q

Procedures of many fd’s require that drivers place gate valves on smaller diameter discharges of dry barrel hydrants ______ connecting to the large diameter discharge.

A

Before

56
Q

Side intake connections. The driver must stop close to the curb with the pump intake a few feet _____ of being in line with the hydrant, allowing intake hose to curve slightly, preventing kinks that can drastically restrict flow.

A

Short

57
Q

Front and rear intake connections. The driver should stop the apparatus a few feet _____ or few feet ______ the hydrant to allow intake hose to curve.

A

Short or beyond

58
Q

2.5” = __mm

A

65

59
Q

3” = __mm

A

77

60
Q

LDH intake on hydrant is sometimes called

A

Steamer intake

61
Q

For wild land FF’ it, position the apparatus on the _______ side of the structure to minimize the exposure to heat and blowing embers

A

Leeward

62
Q

Block lanes of the road where ff’ers are operating as well as an additional lane for a _______ zone

A

Safety

63
Q

Drivers should position pumpers providing water supply for elevated stream operations as _______ to the aerial apparatus as practical.

A

Closely

64
Q

Wild land fires. When driving the vehicle of under conditions of reduced visibility, a ________ may be needed to walk ahead to help avoid logs, stumps, rocks, ditches, etc.

A

Spotter

65
Q

When positioning during wild land fire attack, the apparatus should be always positioned with the front wheels ________, wheels _______, and the emergency brake _______.

A

Straight
Chocked
Engaged

66
Q

Vehicles should not be driven over _______ unless the weight of the apparatus is known to be within the capacity of the structure.

A

Bridges

67
Q

Wild land FF’ ing. A ______ of the onboard water tank should be kept for the protections of the vehicle and the crew.

A

Portion

68
Q

Wild land. Draw apparatus and crews to the ______ of the fire rather than attempting a frontal attack if the fire is spreading rapidly upslope.

A

Flanks

69
Q

Wild land ff’ing. Do not drive apparatus into unburned fuels higher than the vehicles _________ _________.

A

Underside clearance

70
Q

Wild land. Position apparatus in ________ areas whenever possible.

A

Burned

71
Q

Apparatus should not travel opposing the normal flow of traffic on highways or ramps unless the police have …

A

Closed the road to other traffic

72
Q

The MUTCD advises that emerg vehicles warning lights should be used as necessary to reach the incident, but once on scene their use should be _______ as much as possible.

A

Reduced.

73
Q

Apparatus equipped with side mount pump panels should be positioned _______ the incident scene, if possible, so driver at the pump panel controls has view of the scene and is shielded from oncoming traffic

A

Facing

74
Q

Control zones may be ________ or _________ with the changing dynamics of an incident.

A

Expanded or contracted.

75
Q

In which scene control zone does the decontamination process usually occur?

A

Warm (yellow)

Engineer (8 decks)

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