Pumping and aerial apparatus pt 4

  1. Apparatus with 2 rear jacks may need to face ? When on a slope to increase capability and stability
    Uphill
  2. Loads that involve motion such as wind or personnel working on platform
    Dynamic or shock loads
  3. Clearance around power lines:
    High voltage (600-50,000) volts- ?
    High voltage transmission (over 50,000) volts- ?
    • 10’
    • 50’
  4. Greatest stability for tiller aerials is when jack knifed ? Degrees from inline good stability occurs at angles up to ? Degrees
    • 60
    • 90
  5. In order to avoid torsion or twisting areas when operating on an incline and off to the side of the apparatus drivers can reduce the stresses by positioning the turntable ? From the point of operation
    Downhill
  6. Max loading for any supported aerial apparatus occurs at angles between ?&? Degrees from horizontal
    70&80
  7. Consider parking additional apparatus ?-?’ Behind sheilding apparatus
    150-200’
  8. Keep vehicles ?’ From railroad tracks and if necessary at least ?’ Over tracks
    • 25’
    • 25’
  9. Wheel chocks should be placed in front and behind with ?” Of extra space
    1”
  10. Most common style stabilizers used on newer apparatus
    Box stabilizers
  11. Standard stabilizer pad size
    24”/24”
  12. Correction of lateral unevenness can be corrected on grades up to ?%
    5
  13. NFPA ? Standard on life safety rope and equipment
    1983
  14. Two types of articulating aerial apparatus
    Water towers and aerial platforms
  15. 75-80-80 rule for ladder pipes
    75 degree elevation, 80% extended, 80 psi nozzle pressure for an 1&1/2” tip
  16. The limit of ice buildup by NFPA 1901
    1/4”
  17. The actual procedures and actions taken to successfully carry out strategies
    Tactics
  18. When removing victims from a roof the tip of the aerial should be placed so that at least ? Feet extends above the roof line
    6’
  19. NFPA ? Standard on operations and training for technical search and rescue incidents
    1670
  20. Water adds weight to a structure at about ? Lbs per 250 gpm
    2,000
  21. When elevated master streams are deployed for a blitz attack they should only be flowed long enough to what? And be deflected at what angle
    • Darken down the fire
    • 60 degrees
  22. When rescuing from an airplane all ladders should be positioned to the (?) ? Of the entry doors
    (Aft) rear
  23. The ? Usually manages the fire service mission
    AHJ
  24. Span of control
    3-7 with 5 being optimim
  25. Basic unit of firefighting operations
    Company
  26. NFPA ? Life safety code
    101
  27. Leading cause of firefighting fatalities
    Cardiovascular disease
  28. NFPA ? Standard in protective ensembles for structural firefighting and proximity gear
    1971
  29. Apply hose clamps at least ? Feet behind apparatus and ? Feet from coupling on supply side
    • 20
    • 5
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Pumping and aerial apparatus pt 4
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