IFSTA DRIVER OPERATOR CH 17 Complete Set Questions With Answers

IFSTA DRIVER OPERATOR CH 17 Complete Set Questions With Answers Generally SOPs involving apparatus placement at a fire scene apply to: (610) - ANSWER aerial apparatus assigned to the initial response. When would be the BEST time to develop apparatus placement procedures involving access to occupancies and overhead obstructions? (610) - ANSWER During preincident planning When must driver/operators follow departmental SOPs for positioning at the fire scene? (612) - ANSWER On every response The distance between the objective and the aerial apparatus should be: (612) - ANSWER consistent with conditions at the emergency scene. Whenever possible, the driver/operator should avoid ___ by getting as close to the desired objective as safely possible. (612) - ANSWER long extensions at low angles If the building has been exposed to severe fire conditions, it is advisable to park: (613) - ANSWER outside of the building's collapse zone. Which term refers to positioning the apparatus in a location that provides the utmost efficiency for operating on the fireground? (613) - ANSWER Spotting When should the driver/operator park on a soft surface? (614) - ANSWER Only as a last alternative What may cause dry, solid ground to become unstable during warm weather operations? (614) - ANSWER Fireground runoff Why may parking lots be as dangerous as soft soil when spotting apparatus? (614) - ANSWER They have thin-skinned paved surfaces that do not provide a stable base Parking lots with the potential for stabilization problems should be identified: (614) - ANSWER in preincident plans. Which is a good indicator of underground voids when spotting an aerial apparatus? (615) - ANSWER Manhole covers One visual indicator of a compromised asphalt surface due to extreme heat is: (615) - ANSWER asphalt that "bleeds" creating a shiny, glass-like surface The MOST common consideration when spotting an aerial apparatus in cold weather is the: (615) - ANSWER presence of ice and snow on the parking surfaces. When positioning an apparatus with the rear uphill on a grade, which tactical impact should be considered? (615) - ANSWER It will be easier to reach the ground with a platform operating off of the rear. When it is necessary to operate an aerial device in high wind conditions, the driver/operator should spot the apparatus in a manner that: (616) - ANSWER minimizes the extension needed. For operations spotting an aerial apparatus in windy conditions, the driver/operator should always adhere to: (616) - ANSWER the manufacturer's recommendations. Why is it important to stay away from a downed power line with both feet on the ground at the same time? (616) - ANSWER It will prevent you from becoming a conductor between two areas that are charged differently. Caution should be exercised around normally harmless overhead wires such as telephone and cable TV lines because: (617) - ANSWER they may be in contact with electric lines somewhere down the line and be energized. Which of the following is clearance that should be maintained between working firefighters and high-voltage transmiss