Standard Company Operations - Aircraft Operations

Question 1

How far above a roof line should a ladder extend?

Answer 1

2’-3’

Question 2

Definition of Hazard Zone

Answer 2

Any area that requires an SCBA, charged hoseline, special protective clothing, or in which firefighting personnel are at risk of becoming lost, trapped or injured by the environment or structure.

Question 3

Definition of Warm Zone

Answer 3

Just outside of the Hazard Zone where the firefighters start their operations on the fireground.

Question 4

Definition of Cold Zone

Answer 4

Outside of the Warm Zone where no one is at risk because of the incident.

Question 5

How far will a 100’ length of unprotected steel expand when heated to 1100 Fahrenheit?

Answer 5

9”

Question 6

Three basic information factors

Answer 6

-Visual -Reconnaissance -Preplanning/familiarity

Question 7

4 attributes of Smoke

Answer 7

-Volume -Velocity -Density -Color

Question 8

Structured Risk Management Plan

Answer 8

-We may risk a lot to protect savable lives. -We may risk a little to protect savable property| -We will risk nothing to save what is already lost.

Question 9

Seven Sides of a Fire

Answer 9

Front, rear, both sides, top, bottom, interior.

Question 10

Basic Variables Relating to Attack Operations

Answer 10

-Location/Position of Attack -Size of Attack -Support functions

Question 11

Only reason to operate in a marginal situation

Answer 11

-Rescue

Question 12

GPM master stream guideline for tactical purposes

Answer 12

750 GPM

Question 13

Basic Tactical Priorities

Answer 13

Rescue, Fire Control, Loss Control

Question 14

Benchmarks

Answer 14

-Rescue: “All Clear” -Fire Control: “Under Control” -Loss Control: “Loss Stopped”

Question 15

How far away from buildings should apparatus generally be placed?

Answer 15

30’

Question 16

On approach, pumpers should try and view how many sides of the structure?

Answer 16

Three

Question 17

Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training recognizes air consumed after notification of the low air alarm as reserve air and states the following:

Answer 17

-NFPA 1404 -The individual shall exit from an IDLH atmosphere before consumption of reserve air begins. -The individual shall recognize that the low air alarm notification indicates that the member is consuming reserve air. -Command Officers will order crews out of the structure/IDLH atmosphere when evident that crew members are utilizing reserve air supply

Question 18

Active Fire Area is defined as:

Answer 18

The inner perimeter of the fire ground.

Question 19

Minimum space of active fire area

Answer 19

50’ radius of structure or fire area.

Question 20

CO audible alarm

Answer 20

35ppm

Question 21

OSHA IDLH for CO

Answer 21

1,200 ppm

Question 22

OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit for CO (PEL)

Answer 22

35ppm

Question 23

Level I staging goes into effect automatically for all incidents involving how many responding companies?

Answer 23

Three or more

Question 24

Who responds directly to the scene for Level I fires and hazmat incidents?

Answer 24

First arriving Engine, Ladder, Rescue, & Battalion Commander

Question 25

During major incidents where a Logistics Section is implemented, staging falls under the direction of who?

Answer 25

The Logistics Officer

Question 26

To whom does the Staging Division Supervisor report to?

Answer 26

The Operations Chief

Question 27

When do heat stress guidelines go into effect?

Answer 27

Whener ambient temperatures exceed 95 F

Question 28

What is the maximum time for cardio activity during heat stress guidelines?

Answer 28

30 minutes

Question 29

Minimum amount of water to be consumed during a 24 hour shift

Answer 29

64 ounces (two quarts)

Question 30

Who is assigned as rehab group on all incidents involving large life loss or extended rescue operations?

Answer 30

New Mexico State Critical Stress Team

Question 31

Rehab Sections: A B C D

Answer 31

A: Entry point. Any member with pulse \> 120bpm reports directly to section C B: Hydration and Replenishment C: Medical Treatment and Transport. After 20 min pulse \> 100, Temp \> 101, systolic pressure \< 100 will need IV fluids and transport to medical facility D: Medical Reassignment

Question 32

Incident Rehabiliation Unit Designations

Answer 32

Truck: IR-1 Trailer: IR-2

Question 33

Three types of violent incidents

Answer 33

- Known/potentially violent secured by APD - Known/potentially violent not secured by APD - Unclassified scene

Question 34

What codes bring APD or BCSO without explanation needed?

Answer 34

Emergency Traffic and/or 34 is needed ASAP

Question 35

What phrase is given to the Alarm Room to confirm that members of the crew are ok?

Answer 35

"ALL SAFE"

Question 36

How far away should the vehicle be spotted from a residence on a violent scene secured by APD?

Answer 36

100'

Question 37

Tier One Response Staging Distances

Answer 37

If withone 1 mile of station, stage in house, if not stage 1/2 mile from scene until secured by APD

Question 38

Tier Two Definition

Answer 38

- Act of violence towards firefighters - Remainder of work shift has police escort - No Code 3 Reponses - Resources reassigned to Level II staging area - Adjacent stations go into "lockdown" mode

Question 39

Tier Three Event

Answer 39

Initiated when civil disturbances occur over a large area.

Question 40

Who is notified if a situation dicates that a Tier Three response is in order?

Answer 40

- AFD Fire Chief - City of Albuquerque Emergency Manager - Police Liaison Officer - AFD PIO - APD Communications

Question 41

Tier Three Parameters

Answer 41

- Perimiter encompasses one or more square miles - Command post established well outside perimiter

Question 42

Who should be notified in aircraft emergencies?

Answer 42

NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)

Question 43

How far should you keep away from engine intakes? On larger aircraft?

Answer 43

- 30' on most aircraft - Up to 200' for large aircraft

Question 44

What angle is used for aircraft fire attack?

Answer 44

45 degrees

Question 45

How fast can fire burn through a fuselage?

Answer 45

60 seconds

Question 46

What kills most victims in survivable aircraft crashes?

Answer 46

Smoke inhalation

Question 47

How far should you keep from propellers?

Answer 47

10'

Question 48

Cutting considerations for aircraft fuselage

Answer 48

- Wing can be used as a platform from which to work - Best place to cut is around windows, doors, and roof area - Hurst tools and pry bars do not work well on aircraft metals - If saws are used water or foam will need to be applied to prevent arcing