FADO - CHAPTER 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
D/Os should position their apparatus: - Answers :For the safest and most advantageous
use of the features of the apparatus
Pre-incident planning: - Answers :Act of preparing to manage an incident at particular
location or a particular type of incident before an incident occurs.
Incident size-up determines: - Answers :The most advantageous position for the attack
pumper
Size-Up: - Answers :Ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident.
Incident Commander - Answers :Person in charge of the Incident Command System
and responsible for the management of all incident operations during an emergency
Pull apparatus past the front of the building, if feasible, when arriving at an incident
where no fire is evident: - Answers :The position allows personnel on the apparatus to
view three sides of the building
When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver/operator should place the
apparatus: - Answers :In a safe position that offers the best tactical advantage
Life safety is the first: - Answers :Tactical priority at any incident
Establishing water supply is a primary concern of: - Answers :The D/O and C/O in the
placement of the pumper
Attempt to position the apparatus: - Answers :Upwind if an incident whenever possible
When laying supply hose into the fire scene: - Answers :Lay hose to the side of the road
if at all possible
Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least: - Answers :1.5x
the height of the building
The corners of structures are generally considered: - Answers :To be the safest position
should a collapse occur
Depending on the incident, apparatus, equipment, and personal operating within
________ feet of the base of a high rise fire may need to be protected from falling
debris. - Answers :200ft
If a building is less than 5 floors, the attack pumper is placed: - Answers :On the side of
the street closest to the building while the aerial is outboard
D/Os should position their apparatus: - Answers :For the safest and most advantageous
use of the features of the apparatus
Pre-incident planning: - Answers :Act of preparing to manage an incident at particular
location or a particular type of incident before an incident occurs.
Incident size-up determines: - Answers :The most advantageous position for the attack
pumper
Size-Up: - Answers :Ongoing evaluation of influential factors at the scene of an incident.
Incident Commander - Answers :Person in charge of the Incident Command System
and responsible for the management of all incident operations during an emergency
Pull apparatus past the front of the building, if feasible, when arriving at an incident
where no fire is evident: - Answers :The position allows personnel on the apparatus to
view three sides of the building
When fire conditions are evident upon arrival, the driver/operator should place the
apparatus: - Answers :In a safe position that offers the best tactical advantage
Life safety is the first: - Answers :Tactical priority at any incident
Establishing water supply is a primary concern of: - Answers :The D/O and C/O in the
placement of the pumper
Attempt to position the apparatus: - Answers :Upwind if an incident whenever possible
When laying supply hose into the fire scene: - Answers :Lay hose to the side of the road
if at all possible
Apparatus and personnel should maintain a collapse zone of at least: - Answers :1.5x
the height of the building
The corners of structures are generally considered: - Answers :To be the safest position
should a collapse occur
Depending on the incident, apparatus, equipment, and personal operating within
________ feet of the base of a high rise fire may need to be protected from falling
debris. - Answers :200ft
If a building is less than 5 floors, the attack pumper is placed: - Answers :On the side of
the street closest to the building while the aerial is outboard
