IFSTA CHAPTER 20 SCRIPT 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS WITH FULL REVIEW
◉ The eye on aerial devices is for use with rope type rescue
operations: Answer: with limited capacity
◉ If an aerial ladder is designed to be used in the supported
position, where should the top be positioned when rescuing a
victim? Answer: Resting evenly in contact with the supporting object
◉ Which of the following determines the number of passengers who
may be lowered into the platform? Answer: The load capacity rating
◉ Positioning an aerial apparatus at the corner of a building
decreases the chance of damage in the event of a building collapse
and also decreases the: Answer: chance of damage from radiant heat
◉ Which method of carrying victims down the ladder should be
assisted with a safety firefighter? Answer: Over the shoulder method
◉ Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding carrying
small children and adults down an aerial ladder? Answer: It should
be the last resort
, ◉ Which of the following describes the reason that the aerial devise
should be extended so that a minimum of 6 feet protrudes over the
edge of the roof? Answer: To visible display the location of the
ladder to the firefighter on the roof
◉ When may it be necessary to use an aerial device to bring victims
down from a structure? Answer: When fire conditions do not allow
access to interior stairs or exterior fire escapes
◉ In an ideal situation, the best rescue approach is made from ______
and without obstructions Answer: upwind on level grade
◉ Which of the following types of nozzle streams would MOST likely
be adversely influenced by atmospheric or fire-creates winds?
Answer: Fog stream
◉ How many firefighters are preferred to assist victims in boarding
and descending an aerial ladder during a rescue? Answer: Two
firefighters
◉ Which of the following MOST likely affects the change of an
exposure catching fire? Answer: Construction type and proximity
QUESTIONS WITH FULL REVIEW
◉ The eye on aerial devices is for use with rope type rescue
operations: Answer: with limited capacity
◉ If an aerial ladder is designed to be used in the supported
position, where should the top be positioned when rescuing a
victim? Answer: Resting evenly in contact with the supporting object
◉ Which of the following determines the number of passengers who
may be lowered into the platform? Answer: The load capacity rating
◉ Positioning an aerial apparatus at the corner of a building
decreases the chance of damage in the event of a building collapse
and also decreases the: Answer: chance of damage from radiant heat
◉ Which method of carrying victims down the ladder should be
assisted with a safety firefighter? Answer: Over the shoulder method
◉ Which of the following is MOST appropriate regarding carrying
small children and adults down an aerial ladder? Answer: It should
be the last resort
, ◉ Which of the following describes the reason that the aerial devise
should be extended so that a minimum of 6 feet protrudes over the
edge of the roof? Answer: To visible display the location of the
ladder to the firefighter on the roof
◉ When may it be necessary to use an aerial device to bring victims
down from a structure? Answer: When fire conditions do not allow
access to interior stairs or exterior fire escapes
◉ In an ideal situation, the best rescue approach is made from ______
and without obstructions Answer: upwind on level grade
◉ Which of the following types of nozzle streams would MOST likely
be adversely influenced by atmospheric or fire-creates winds?
Answer: Fog stream
◉ How many firefighters are preferred to assist victims in boarding
and descending an aerial ladder during a rescue? Answer: Two
firefighters
◉ Which of the following MOST likely affects the change of an
exposure catching fire? Answer: Construction type and proximity
