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26 Cards in this Set
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Defined the difference between aerial device, aerial apparatus, aerial ladder and aerial ladder platform.
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Aerial ladders and aerial ladder platforms are both forms of aerial devices; and aerial apparatus is a vehicle that carries these devices.
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Defined the five features the Quint:
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1) An aerial device
2) Full complement of ground letters 3) A full complement of firehose 4) A water tank 5) A fire pump |
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Define Pinnable Waterway:
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a pre-piped telescoping waterway and monitor.
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What is the rescue position on a Pinnable waterway?
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When the monitor is pinned to the outer midsection of the aerial
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What is the water flow position on a Pinnable waterway?
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When the monitor is pinned to the fly section for elevated stream operations
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Was a Stabilizer?
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a device to keep an aerial apparatus from overturning
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Was a short set or short jack?
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technique for setting up the aerial apparatus whereby the stabilizers on the side opposite the aerial operation are set in a position less than fully extend. This is for conditions which preclude full extension of stabilizers
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What is the scrub area for an aerial device defined as?
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The area they can be reached effectively with the aerial devic S
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When using aerial device movement terminology, directions shall be from the perspective of whom?
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The turntable operator
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if equipped with the Pinnable waterway what position with the Pinnable waterway the carried?
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Rescue position
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Define Aerial Monitor:
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A master stream devices attached to the waterway
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When setting an aerial apparatus, what will be used beneath the stabilizer shoe to increase loadbearing surface area?
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Stabilizer pads
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When will Stabilizer pins be used?
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Whenever the design of the stabilizer requires pinning
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True/False: an aerial device can be operated fully when short set
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False: never operate an aerial ladder on the short set side
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during defensive elevated master stream operations, where will the apparatus be positioned?
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Outside the collapse zones
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What must be done prior to movement of the aerial ladder from the turntable while personnel are on the ladder?
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Communications must be established first and a message must be confirmed and repeated
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Name three features than an aerial is prohibited from setting stabilizers down on:
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1 – manhole covers
2 – valve covers 3 – Street features that may lacks the ability |
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capacity of an aerial ladder platform:
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750 pounds or 500 pounds when flowing water
number of personnel limited to two during operations when waterways is charged |
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True/False: extension/retraction were left right movement of the aerial ladder when personnel are on the rungs is strictly prohibited
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False: "minor" extension of retraction is permitted while the firefighter on the footplates feels he/she can do so safely using the aerial tip controls; no movement of a platform is allowed.
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aerial device distance from overhead utility lines
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15 feet and less utility company verifies power is off
10 feet regardless |
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what's the safest manner to operate an elevated master stream
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controlled aerial monitor remotely
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what dress required of the firefighter on aerial letter tip
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full PPE, including SCBA and ladder belt
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Why is it important to be aware of the direction of an aerial master stream nozzle before charging it with water
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master streams can dislodge debris that may get blown into firefighters
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what are some special functions which aerial ladders can be used for?
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1 wildland incident
2 APD incident 3 public education events or observation posts |
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what guidelines must be followed when non-AFD personnel use an aerial apparatus
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1 civilians should not climb aerial ladders to get into the aerial platform
2 civilians must wear helmets and ladder belts |
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what concerns should You have with using an aerial for Swiftwater rescue
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1 flooding conditions cause erosion for spotting point
2 possibility of victim entanglements in rescue ropes and fouled on aerial. Aerials are not designed for lateral loads and may fail. |
