JATC Exam Questions & Answers; Latest Updated

JATC Exam Questions & Answers; Latest Updated Friction loss in master stream - Answer- 25 PSI Friction loss for each appliance in a hose assembly when flowing more then 350 GPM - Answer- 10 PSI Friction loss assumed for flows less than 350 GPM - Answer- 0 PSI You should delay overhaul to preserve evidence - Answer- True SCBA Emergency procedures - Answer- 1. If a firefighter experiences the loss of supplied air they immediately notify their partner if possible to assist. 2. Recognizes when "Mayday should be called" 3. Calls "Mayday" Early in emergency 4. Makes appropriate "Mayday" transmission on radio including: -Mayday, Mayday, Mayday -Unit Identifier PLAN -Problem -Location -Air -Needs 5. Remembers GRAB LIVES -G GAUGE -R Radio for assistance -A Activate Pass -B Control breathing -L Stay Low -I Illuminate -V Volume -E Exit -S Shield Airway 6. Attempts to solve the problem through following corrective steps. 7. If not getting any air open purge valve. 8. If purge valve does not work, checks to ensure cylinder is open. 9. If their SCBA is still working but they are low on air, attempts to "buddy breathe' with partner. 10. If their face piece has become damaged, they attempt to breathe directly from the second stage regulator. MCI 1-10 Apparatus - Answer- 5 Eng/Ladder/Aid 2 Medics 1 MSO 5 AMB's 1 BC MCI 11-20 Apparatus - Answer- 8 total units &2 MCI units 3 Medics MSO 10 AMB 2 Chiefs Unified Command - Answer- Multiagency The concept of unified command means that all agencies that have a jurisdictional responsibility at a multijurisdictional, multiagency, and/or multidisciplinary incident contribute to the process by working together to set objectives, a strategy, planning, ensure integrated tactical priorities, and using resources effectively. IAP standard tactical priorities - Answer- -Fire Control (F/C) - "Under Control" -Life Safety - Primary and Secondary "All Clear(s)" (A/C) -Property Conservation - "Loss Stopped" (L/S) -Customer Stabilization - Short term Primary/Secondary Search - Answer- All Clear TIC - Answer- 1. Left wall 2. Across ceiling 3. Right wall 4. Across the floor 5. In front 6. Behind WAC - Answer- 2 in 1 out Initial attack operations must be organized to ensure that if, on arrival at the emergency scene, responders find a known rescue situation where immediate action could prevent the loss of life or serious injury, such action must only be permitted when no less than three personnel (2-in/1-out) are present and equipped to provide emergency assistance or rescue of the team entering the hot zone. Biggest issue with confined space. - Answer- Inherent Hazards Manifold Reverse - Answer- 1. Stops at fire scene or stated objectives as directed by the company officer. 2. Removes the following tools and equipment as a minimum - add necessary tools and equipment as needed based on tactical objectives. -Manifold -Portable master stream -Supply hose -2.5 inch hose bundle -1.75 hose bundle 3. Heel the supply line 4. Direct the driver to drive by giving the command "Drive" 5. Attach the appliance or bundle as directed by the officer and call for water. Asparin contraindications - Answer- Pt Allergic to aspirin - NSAID Allergy They have taken 325 mg aspirin within 60 minutes Blood pressure greater then 180/110Active Suspected GI bleed Staging Area Manager - Answer- -Notify the IC or Logistics upon their arrival at the staging area on the assigned channel. -Verify the companies available at the staging location. -Determine from the IC the minimum complement of units to be maintained in the staging area. -Contact the IC for additional resources when the number of companies in the staging area falls below the established minimum. -Maintain a current list of available companies in the staging area. -Organize the apparatus so it can be easily deployed out of the staging area if necessary. -Maintain a list of companies that have been deployed to the incident site and their initial assignments from the staging area. -Relay the assignment of units from the IC face-to-face to the staged companies. -Relay to companies the following information when they are assigned out of staging: Any tasks, the location and the objectives assigned to the unit Where to report, or the Division/Group supervisor to whom they are to report. The tactical channel on which they are to operate. LPG - Answer- 1.5%-10% Flammability Range Heavier then air Level 1 Procedures - Answer- Level 1 procedures are automatically activated when Command is established (named and located). Indicators of collapse - Answer- choose all Tender Supply - Answer- 1. Don full PPE mask in standby 2. Removes 100 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose (or as needed) for Siamese connections. 3. Connects the Siamese to the attack engine's blind alley lay. 4. Connects both 2 1/2 inch lines to the Siamese5. Connects one 2 1/2 inch line to supply engine 6. Lays out second 2 1/2 inch line for incoming unit 7. Removes RIT kit, two spare air bottles, irons, and TIC. 8. Reports to company officer 9. Uses good firefighter-ship at all times Reverse Lay - Answer- 1. Safely exits fire engine donned in full PPE and SCBA with mask in stand by. 2. Removes -LDH supply line -Additional tools and equipment based on tactical objectives. 3. Heels supply line. 4. Directs the engineer to drive to the hydrant by giving the command "Drive" 5. Ensures the supply line is secure to the ground. 6. Assists or makes intake connection to attack engine. 7. Supplies engineer and determines if: -Direct connection of supply line to hydrant from attack engine or. -Relay pump to attack engine.