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 b