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20 Cards in this Set
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when is the greatest stress imposed on an aerial
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dynamic when in motion
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What are the 4 main tactical uses for any aerial device
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Rescue, Multi-story Access, Ventilation, Fire Suppression
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What is the best approach for aerial turntable
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upwind
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where should you position the apparatus used for rescue
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at the corner of the building(allows rescue from both sides and less vulnerable in a collapse)
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place turntable in line with target for what kind of rescue
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lift over top rail
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place turntable forward or behind target for what rescue
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hinged gate platforms
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multi story incident position apparatus where
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opposite of the fire
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performing ventilation varies based on what
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pitched roof, flat roof, horizontal ventilation
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pitched roof ventilation
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work from platform
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flat roof ventilation
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sunburned side but close too , aerial 6 feet above roof level,platform at roof level
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horizontal ventilation
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upwind and slightly higher than window
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Blitz attack
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place nozzles in lower portion of wind and get nozzle up
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maintain a distance of what between aerial device and overhead electric lines
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10 ft (3)
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when is the aerial most stable
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when device is over the front or rear of vehicle.
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What is the maximum loading for any unsupported aerial device occurs at what angle
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70 and 80
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where should a vehicle be placed within a collapse zone
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1 and 1/2 times building
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identify three causes of aerial stress
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sudden starts, excessive degree of angle, length of aerial device extension
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What is shrugging
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slowly extending and retracting the aerial device to remove ice
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position truck where for highway incidents
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close lane next to incident park additional apparatus 150-200 ft behind
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keep aerial device how far from train tracks
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25 ft.
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