Firefighting Aerial Devices Quiz

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What is the primary function of aerial devices for firefighters?

To extinguish fires from a distance

To access upper floors of a structure via the exterior (correct)

To control smoke and ventilation

To provide relief for trapped victims

Why is an elevating platform preferred over an aerial ladder for accessing upper floors?

It is more affordable to operate.

The basket is a much safer place to work from when venting a window (correct)

It requires less training to use effectively.

It is easier to maneuver in tight spaces.

When positioning a basket to a window what should rescuers ensure?

They have a clear view of the entire building.

That the top rail is level with the windowsill (correct)

They are located far from the source of the fire.

They are placed directly in front of the building entrance.

What alignment is critical for operating an aerial ladder near windows?

The turntable must be directly in line with the window opening. Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to prevent damage to the aerial ladder?

Overextending the ladder into windows with steel frames. Signup and view all the answers

What factor is essential for ensuring stability when positioning an aerial ladder?

Ensuring the ladder is perpendicular to the building. Signup and view all the answers

How does the scrub area of an aerial device affect its operation?

It determines the physical area that the device can contact. Signup and view all the answers

What is the width of most aerials?

20-24in Signup and view all the answers

What varies depending on the length of the device and the number of telescoping sections?

Distance from the building to park the aerial Signup and view all the answers

What is determined by the length of the bed section for articulating booms?

Scrub area and spotting distance Signup and view all the answers

What is the worst approach when positioning a midship-mounted device for operation on lower floors?

Pulling nose-first toward the building with enclosed cabs Signup and view all the answers

What is the best scrub area for rear mounted devices?

Backing into a position Signup and view all the answers

Why do engine companies often hinder aerial device operations?

Because they frequently block the approach paths for aerials Signup and view all the answers

What is the first guideline for apparatus positioning?

They should be positioned for maximum benefit of the device. Signup and view all the answers

What angle should the cab of a midship-mounted apparatus ideally be positioned during operation?

Approximately 15-20 degrees away from the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the second guide for spotting apparatus?

Position the apparatus with the fires anticipated progress in mind. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance aerial devices should be kept from overhead power lines to ensure safety?

10 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of extending or retracting a telescoping device while someone is climbing on it?

Rungs can shift causing injury Signup and view all the answers

What can result from poorly performed overhaul in firefighting?

Waste personnel, upsets the public and may even result in additional fire loss. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the precontrol phase of overhaul procedures?

It is done while the fire still has the upper hand Signup and view all the answers

Why is a rekindle often more serious?

It’s been vacated and windows have been opened and holes have been made Signup and view all the answers

What tips a firefighter on where to open up during overhaul?

Knowledge of a buildings construction Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge in identifying fire hazards in older brick-and-joist buildings?

The difficulty in pinpointing the location of steel I beams ( channel rails) Signup and view all the answers

After inspecting vertical voids what is the next most important area to check?

Horizontal voids Signup and view all the answers

What construction type may require inspection of exterior walls due to potential fire extension risks?

Old wood-frame houses Signup and view all the answers

Which feature in older buildings poses a significant risk by creating interconnected voids for fire spread?

Suspended ceilings Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step recommended for firefighters to locate points of fire extension?

Start at the floor immediately above the fire Signup and view all the answers

Where should you look if the fire was in the cellar of a old brick and wood joist apartment house?

Interior partitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using thermal imaging cameras during postcontrol overhauling?

They allow visualization of heat sources. Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters prioritize when making openings during postcontrol overhauling?

Openings should be made in a more thorough manner, paying more attention to reducing unnecessary damage than to speed Signup and view all the answers

Which visual clue indicates a potential hidden fire that firefighters should look for during overhauling?

Blistering paint on walls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first sense that firefighters rely on during postcontrol overhauling?

Sight, to identify visual signals. Signup and view all the answers

What could be happening when the smell of smoke comes and goes?

The smoke being moved by HVAC or elevators Signup and view all the answers

What is the second sense FFs will use to determine where to open up?

Hearing Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does human skin begin to show signs of burns?

120°F Signup and view all the answers

What is a good guideline to use when using touch?

15 second and 2 minute rule Signup and view all the answers

To what degree of difference can a TIC detect?

1 degree Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth sense?

Smell Signup and view all the answers

What is the final sense FFs will use?

Common sense Signup and view all the answers

What can aid when overhauling mattresses and stuffed furniture?

Sharp knife Signup and view all the answers

What is not a listed item to consider when taking a couch or stuffed furniture outside?

Always throw burning materials out through the easiest means possible Signup and view all the answers

How can the integrity of fire spread into surrounding cavities be confirmed?

The adjoining bays between joist must also be examined Signup and view all the answers

What is not a listed place to open up around?

Baseboard Signup and view all the answers

Where is a good place to start opening up a ceiling if you suspect extreme damage to the ceiling construction?

Doorway Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of ceiling that is particularly hard to pull down and was originally designed as a fire retardant?

Tin ceiling Signup and view all the answers

When would you consider stopping overhaul and even accepting a rekindle?

When a fire has damaged a building to the point that entering would be unsafe Signup and view all the answers

When would hydraulic overhaul not be used?

When a material is smoldering Signup and view all the answers

When does salvage start

The moment of arrival Signup and view all the answers