Chapter 4 Positioning Apparatus

Question 1

Drivers should position their apparatus for the:

Answer 1

Safest and most advantageous use of the features of the apparatus

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Question 2

A fire dept pumpers primary function on the fireground is to:

Answer 2

Provide water directly for fire streams or to support other pumpers or aerial apparatus

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Question 3

Local policies, the company officer and the driver will determine:

Answer 3

The best placement for the first arriving and later arriving pumpers on he fireground

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Question 4

Preincident planning and distict familiarization will assist the driver to:

Answer 4

Make informeddecision regarding apparatus positioning

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Question 5

Incident scene size up determines the:

Answer 5

Most advantageous position for the attack pumper

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Question 6

The driver and company officer of the first arriving apparatus must:

Answer 6

Observe conditions and determine the best apparatus position based on initial attack strategy and department policy

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Question 7

When fire conditions are evident upon arrival the driver should:

Answer 7

Place the apparatus in a safe position that offers the best tactical advantage. This included an exit route for the apparatus should a withdrawal become necessary
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Question 8

Pull the apparatus past the front of the building:

Answer 8

If feasible when arriving at an incident where no fire is evident (investigation mode)

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Question 9

Life safety is the first tactical priority at any incident. If there is an indication of an obvious rescue situation:

Answer 9

Position the apparatus to facilitate the most efficient deployment of ground ladders or arial device if so equipped

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Question 10

Exposures

Answer 10

Position the apparatus so that fire streams can be deployed to protect the exposures if the fire has he potential to threaten exposures.

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Question 11

When positioning for exposure protection:

Answer 11

Consider the apparatus as a potential exposure.

Question 12

Avoid placing the apparatus in a location that may:

Answer 12

Subject it to high levels of radiant heat, falling embers or other products of combustion

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Question 13

Establishing water supply is a primary concern of the driver and company officer in the placement of the pumper. If a confirmed fire is located in an area of limited access such as a narrow driveway or alley the personnel of the first arriving pumper should:

Answer 13

Consider laying their own supply line

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Question 14

Supply lines should be layed where they are:

Answer 14

Accessible to later arriving apparatus

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Question 15

Only after a proper size up confirms the location and extent of the fire can:

Answer 15

A pumpers onboard tank be considered for water supply

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Question 16

If handlines or portable master streams are to be used:

Answer 16

The pumper must be positioned in close proximity to the building or incident scene to allow effective water supply.

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Question 17

If a fixed appliance is to be operated:

Answer 17

The apparatus must be positioned in a safe location close enough or the fire stream to reach its inended target but with consideration for the collapse potential of the structure.

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Question 18

Attempt to position the apparatus:

Answer 18

Upwind of an incident whenever possible

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Question 19

Park apparatus on hard surfaces:

Answer 19

Whenever pratical

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Question 20

The only exception to the uphill hill rule for parking is on ….. Fires:

Answer 20

Wildland. Apparatus and personnel should be downhill of the main body of fire as wildland fires move uphill faster than on flat terrain or downhill
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Question 21

When laying supply hose into the fire scene:

Answer 21

Lay the hose to the side of the street if possible

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Question 22

Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least:

Answer 22

One and a half times the height of any building determined likely to collapse.

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Question 23

When practical the corners of a building may be advantaeous positions for apparatus placement:

Answer 23

Especially aerial apparatus operating master streams.

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Question 24

The….. Of a structure are generally considered the safest position should a collapse occur:

Answer 24

Corners

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Question 25

Indicators that factor into the incident commanders decision to withdraw firefighters and apparatus from an area or building include buildings with:

Answer 25

Reinforcement rods which may be identified by ornamental stars or bolts, those with bulging walls, traveling exterior cracks and falling bricks. Those indicators plus interior collapses are all signs that a large scale structural collapse may occur and a collapse zone should be established. Pg 139

Question 26

Location of overhead utility lines:

Answer 26

Dictate the position of apparatus on the fireground Pg139

Question 27

Depending on the incident apparatus, equipment, and personnel operating within....... Feet of the base of a high rise fire may need to be protected from falling glass and debris

Answer 27

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Question 28

If a building is less than ..... Floors tall, the attack pumper is positioned on the siDe of the street closest to the building and ariel apparatus are placed outboard of the pumpers.

Answer 28

Five floors tall

Question 29

In cases where the fire building is greater than 5 floors:

Answer 29

The attack pumper takes the outside position to allow the aerial apparatus maximum reach to the building Pg 140

Question 30

Drivers should position pumpers providing water supply for elevated stream operations:

Answer 30

As closely to the aerial apparatus as pactical

Question 31

In order to supply a fire dept connection most efficiently, a pumper should position

Answer 31

As closely as possible to the water source. This location is best determined through preincident planning Pg141

Question 32

Drafting operations are required when:

Answer 32

A pumper must be supplied from a static water supply source such as a dry hydrant, storage tank, lake or stream Pg 141

Question 33

Preference should be given to drafting locations that are:

Answer 33

Accessible from a hard surface and require a minimum length of hard intake hose or lift Pg 142

Question 34

In many jurisdictions, the most common source of water is:

Answer 34

A fire hydrant Pg 142

Question 35

Hard intake hose is designed to withstand vacuum not

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Designed or intended to be used under positive pressure conditions Pg 142

Question 36

The preferred type of hose for hydrant connection is:

Answer 36

Large diameter intake hose Pg 143

Question 37

The proper distance to place the apparatus is judged from:

Answer 37

The hydrant NOT the curb as hydrants are different distances from curbs Pg 143

Question 38

A good way to minimize the chance or the intake hose kinking is to:

Answer 38

Put a counterclockwise twist in the hose when making the connection between the hydrant and pumper Pt 144

Question 39

When opening a hydrant it is advantageous to stand:

Answer 39

Behind the hydrant to prevent injury should a coupling disconnect or fail Pg 144

Question 40

When maximum flow from a hydrant if not required or large diameter intake hose is not avail, connection to a hydrant may be made using:

Answer 40

One or two of the hydrants 2.5" outlets. Pg 144

Question 41

Tandem pumping operations are actually a form of relay pumping with the pumpers positioned close together rather than evenly spaced apart. Tandem pumping may be needed when:

Answer 41

Pressure higher than a single engine is capable of supplying are required Pg 144

Question 42

In tandem pumping operations apparatus may be located up to:

Answer 42

300' apart Pg 145

Question 43

Relay pumping is generally used to:

Answer 43

Increase the volume of water avail at a fire scene while tandem pumping is most often undertaken to increase water pressure Pg 146

Question 44

The boundary between wildland and structural development is often referred to as:

Answer 44

The wildland/urban interface Pg 146

Question 45

In wildland firefighting driver should back the apparatus into:

Answer 45

Position from the last known turnaround point and note the location of landmarks along the route Pg 147

Question 46

Once a wildland apparatus arrives at the structure it is assigned to protect position it accordingly:

Answer 46

Park the apparatus off the roadway as not to block other traffic Clear away any nearby brush that may serve as fuel for a fire Position the apparatus on the leeward side of the structure to minimize exposure to heat and. Blowing embers Place apparatus at a nearby but safe distance from structure in order to keep the hose short Keep doors and windows closed Place vehicle ac in recirculate mode Do not position in close proximity to power lines large trees lpg tanks or other pressure vessels, and exposed structures Pg 147

Question 47

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

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Anchor point ( a natural or man made barrier that will prevent the fire from encircling the vehicle and crew. Typical anchors are roads, lakes, ponds, or previously urned areas Pg 147

Question 48

When apparatus is operated in a stationary position:

Answer 48

It should be placed in an area that affords maximum protection from heat and flames Pg 147

Question 49

The vehicle should be positioned facing he direction of an exit path with its front wheels straight and:

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Always parked with its wheels chocked and the emergency brake engaged Pg 148

Question 50

Do not drive apparatus into unburned fuels higher then:

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The vehicles underside clearance Pg 149

Question 51

Level one staging is applied to the initial response of more than:

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One fire dept unit Pg 150

Question 52

Level 2 staging is enacted when:

Answer 52

Large number of u nits are responding to an incident Pg 150

Question 53

Upon transmital of level 1 staging vehicles stop (stage) approximately:

Answer 53

One block away from the scene in their direction of travel and await further intsructions Pg 150

Question 54

In level 1 staging engine companies typically stage near:

Answer 54

A hydrant or water source. While stage drivers should not allow their apparatus to be blocked Pg 150

Question 55

The staging area manager advises the:

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Planning section or IC as to status of resource availability Pg 150

Question 56

The most common incidents on roadways are:

Answer 56

Traffic accidents and vehicle fires Pg 150

Question 57

Use sirens only to:

Answer 57

Clear traffic Pg 151

Question 58

Emergency vehicle warning lights should be used as necessary to:

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Reach the incident but one on scene their use should be reduced as much as possible Pg 151

Question 59

Apparatus equipped with side mounted pump panels should position:

Answer 59

Facing the incident scene if at all possible, so that the driver at the pump panel controls has a view of the incident scene Pg 153

Question 60

The possibility for a hazmat involvement should be considered during every:

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Response to a transportation incident Pg 153

Question 61

The most common terminology divides the zones into:

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Hot, warm, and cold with corresponding levels of hazard Pg 153

Question 62

Hot zone, also called restricted exclusion or red zone:

Answer 62

Area closest to the release of material. This area exposed to gases, vapors, dust or runoff from the hazardous substance. Pg 154

Question 63

The perimeter of the hot zone must extend far enough to:

Answer 63

Prevent people from suffering from the effects of the release Pg 154

Question 64

Warm zone also called limited access zone or yellow zone is the:

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Area abutting the hot a cold zone. Pg 154

Question 65

The warm zone is used to proved support for:

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Operations in the hot zone and to decontaminate personnel and equipment exiting the hot zone. The decon process usually takes place within the decon corridor located in the warm zone. Pg 154

Question 66

Cold zone also called support or green zone:

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Surrounds the warm zone and is the area where all incident support functions are conducted. Pg 154

Question 67

The command post, staging area, and triage/treatment are all located in the:

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Cold zone Pg 154

Question 68

When attempting to position the apparatus in a driveway, lot, or. Yard make sure that the surface is:

Answer 68

Stable enough to support the weight of the vehicle. Pg 155

Question 69

Whether responding to an incident along a limited access. Highway, city street, rural road or urban wildland interface, apparatus must be positioned:

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For maximum safety and efficiency. Pg 155