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____ ___ occurs when the brake drums become hot and expand away from the brake shoes, so that the stroke of the slack adjuster becomes less effective.
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Brake Fade
pg 194 pump ops |
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To avoid brake fade, you should use the brakes only in short, ___ to ___ second burst rather than as a continuous applicaiton.
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5 to 10 second burst
pg 194 pump ops |
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When the fire apparatus is operating with only the emergency lights and no audible siren, it is engaging in a ________________.
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Code 2 response
pg 194 pump ops |
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To reduce the risks of responding during the night, follow these guidlines: (7)
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1. Keep you eyes constantly scanning the roadway
2. To avoid glare from oncoming lights, glance to the right edge of the road 3. Keepthe fire apparatus's front windshield and headlights clean 4. Keep the interior cab light off 5. Many fire apparatus cabs are equipped with red lights inside the cab. These lights should be used during the night 6. Stay alert at night 7. Slow down and increase your following distance pg 196 pump ops |
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While driving in good weather conditions, you should ensure a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you by following the ____-____ ____.
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The Three-Second Rule
pg 197 pump ops |
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While driving in poor driving conditions, you should follow the ___-____ ___ for added safety.
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The Six-Second Rule
pg 197 pump ops |
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The braking distances are very important for you to consider while responding in the fire apparatus, and they will differ for each fire apparatus depending on several factors: (4)
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1. The size and weight of the fire apparatus
2. The fire apparatus's overall condition, including brakes, tires, and suspension 3. The speed at which the fire apparatus is traveling 4. The surface condition of the road pg 197 pump ops |
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____ ____ is the movement of liquid inside a container as the container is moved.
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Liquid Surge
pg 197 pump ops |
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If the fire apparatus begins to skid you should: (3)
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1. Stay off the brake
2. Steer, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go 3. Continue to steer, continue to correct you steering until the vehicle is again moving down the road under your control. pg 197-198 pump ops |
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When approaching an intersection where all lanes of traffic are blocked with other vehicles, you should _____ all sirens and horns at least ____ feet before the stopped traffic is reached. You should leave the emeregency lights on and bring the fire apparatus to a stop at least ____ feet from the nearest vehicle in traffic.
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turn off all sirens and horns
at least 200 feet and stop at least 100 feet from the nearest vehicle. pg 198 pump ops |
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Some calls may be dispatched to an area and not a specific address. When trying to locate an emergency scene, the entire crew should look for some of the following sign: (7)
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1. Civilians attempting to wave them down
2. Smoke in the area 3. Police cars with their emrgency lights on 4. Congested streets that normally are devoid of traffic 5. Residential lights that are flickering on and off during the night 6. Headlights from a car that is off the roadway pg 199-200 pump ops |
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While the other members of the crew are completing an investigation on the building's interior, you should further size up the incident for the exterior and prepare for any needed operations. This effort may include the following steps: (5)
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1. Determining the best position to spot other incoming fire apparatus
2. Locating the nearest hydrant 3. Locating the sprinkler system or standpipe connection 4. Preparing equipment that may be requested by the officer or IC 5. Observing any potential hazards on the scene pg 200 pump ops |
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The placement of fire apparatus on the fire ground should take into account the following considerations: (3)
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1. Your fire department's SOP
2. A Direct order from the IC 3. A conscious decision on the part of the company officer based on existing or predictable conditions pg 201 pump ops |
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When fire apparatus are on a fire scene, they are classified into one of two categories:
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1. Working, These fire apparatus are actually in use
2. Parked, These fire apparatus are not being used on the fire scene. Their only reason for being on scene, is to transport personnel to the scene of the fire. pg 201 pump ops |
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Which NFPA Standard identifies the need tp provide a standard system to manage reserves of responders and other resources at or near the scene of the incident.
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NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System.
pg 201 pump ops |
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Some calls may be dispatched to an area and not a specific address. When trying to locate an emergency scene, the entire crew should look for some of the following sign: (7)
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1. Civilians attempting to wave them down
2. Smoke in the area 3. Police cars with their emrgency lights on 4. Congested streets that normally are devoid of traffic 5. Residential lights that are flickering on and off during the night 6. Headlights from a car that is off the roadway pg 199-200 pump ops |
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While the other members of the crew are completing an investigation on the building's interior, you should further size up the incident for the exterior and prepare for any needed operations. This effort may include the following steps: (5)
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1. Determining the best position to spot other incoming fire apparatus
2. Locating the nearest hydrant 3. Locating the sprinkler system or standpipe connection 4. Preparing equipment that may be requested by the officer or IC 5. Observing any potential hazards on the scene pg 200 pump ops |
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The placement of fire apparatus on the fire ground should take into account the following considerations: (3)
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1. Your fire department's SOP
2. A Direct order from the IC 3. A conscious decision on the part of the company officer based on existing or predictable conditions pg 201 pump ops |
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When fire apparatus are on a fire scene, they are classified into one of two categories:
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1. Working, These fire apparatus are actually in use
2. Parked, These fire apparatus are not being used on the fire scene. Their only reason for being on scene, is to transport personnel to the scene of the fire. pg 201 pump ops |
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Which NFPA Standard identifies the need tp provide a standard system to manage reserves of responders and other resources at or near the scene of the incident.
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NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System.
pg 201 pump ops |
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When used successfully, proper staging of fire apparatus can accomplish the following goals: (3)
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1. Reduce unnecessary radio traffic
2. Reduce excessive apparatus congestion at the scene 3. Provide the IC with a resource pool pg 201-202 pump ops |
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Generally, _____________ is ineffect for all first alarm assignments, or incidents involving three or more units.
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Level 1 Staging
pg 202 pump ops |
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During Level 1 Staging, the only units that proceed directly to the scene of a working structure fire are the fire-due ______, _____, and _____.
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first-due engine, ladder and chief
pg 202 pump ops |
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___________ is utilized on second or greater alarms or when mutual aid units report to and incident.
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Level 2 Staging
pg 202 pump ops |
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As a driver operator, you must base your decision about placement of the fire apparatus on the following conditions: (2)
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1. Rescue potential
2. Exposures pg 203 pump ops |
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________ is the first priority for every reponding fire apparatus.
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Resuce
pg 203 pump ops |
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Usually, the front of the building is left available for the first-arriving ______ _____ regardless of the conditions.
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First- Arriving Ladder Apparatus
pg 203 pump ops |
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Position the vehicle far enough away from the exposure to remain safe, but close enough to deliver fire streams for exposure protection. Usually, a distance of ___' is sufficient to allow the unit to operate, yet remain a safe distance from the fire.
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30 feet
pg 203 pump ops |
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Most fire departments specify a collapse zone as a distance of ____ time the hieght of the building in which fire fighters and fire apparatus must not be located in case of a building collapse.
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1 1/2 times
pg 203 pump ops |
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Most aerial devices are designed to be operated in winds up to ____ without any reduction in tip load.
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50 mph
pg 204 pump ops |
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All aerial devices should remain a minimum of ___ from all overhead wires.
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10'
pg 205 pump ops |
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An _______ _____ is a standpipe and/or sprinkler system.
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Auxiliary appliance
pg 205 pump ops |
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A _____ ___ is described by NFPA 1620, as a document developed by gathering general and detailed data used by responding personnel to determine the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anitcipated emergencies at a specific facility.
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Preincident plan
pg 205 pump ops |
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the fifth leading cause of fatal injuries to fire fighters in 2005 was being ______________.
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Struck by an object
pg 206 pump ops |
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Fire fighters should exit the apparatus on the _____ _____ or the nontraffic side whenever possible.
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Curb Side or Nontraffic side
pg 206 pump ops |
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When possible, position the fire apparatus at a ___ degree angle away form the curbside to direct motorist around the scene.
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45 degree angle
pg 206 pump ops |
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While most state laws require only one lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible uner normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of ___ feet, many fire departments exceed this requirement.
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500 feet
pg 208 pump ops |
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The goals of traffic control are fourfold: (4)
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1. To improve responder safety while working at the incident
2. To keep the traffic flowing as smoothly as possible around the incident 3. To prevent the occurrence of secondary accident at the scene 4. To prevent unnecessary use of the surrounding road system pg 209 pump ops |
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With in ___ minutes of arriving on the scene of a traffic incident, the IC should estimate the magnitude of the incident, the expected length of the queue of backed up motorist on the highway or roadway, and the duration of the incident.
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15 minutes
pg 209 pump ops |
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The US Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration publishes the ___ _ ____ ___ ____ ____ ___ ___ __ _____. (MUTCD).
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
pg 208 pump ops |
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According to the MUTCD, traffic incidents may be classified into one of three general classes of duration, each of which presents its own unique hazards and traffic control needs. They are: (3)
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1. Major traffic incident
2. Intermediate traffic incident 3. Minor traffic incident pg 209 pump ops |
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____ ____ ___ include fatal crashes involving mutliple vehicles, hazardous materials incidents on the highway and other diasters.
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Major Traffic Incidents
pg 209 pump ops |
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____ ____ ___ are less sever in nature and usually affect the lanes of travel for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Traffic control is required to divert moving traffic around and past the incident.
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Intermediate traffic incidents
pg 209 pump ops |
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____ _____ ______ may involve minor crashes and disabled vehicles. Lane closures are kept to a minimum and are less than 30 minutes in duration.
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Minor Traffic Incidents
pg 209 pump ops |
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MUTCD defines a ____ ____ ____ ____ as an area of highway where temporary traffic controls are imposed by authorized officials in reponse to a traffic incident, natural disaster, hazardous material spill, or other unplanned incident.
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Traffic Incident Management Area (TIMA)
pg 209 pump ops |
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The TIMA area is further subdivided into the following sectiona: (7)
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1. Advance Warning Area
2. Transition Area 3. Activity Area 4. Buffer Space 5. Incident Space 6. Traffic Space 7. Termination Area pg 209 pump ops |
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_____ ______ should be the first priority once the fire apparatus arrives at the scene.
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Traffic Control is the first Priority.
pg 210 pump ops |
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The ____ of fire fighters should always be the first priorty--- not the contiuous flow of traffic.
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The Safety
pg 212 pump ops |
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If possible use the _____,____ fire apparatus as the first blocker.
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Largest and Heaviest
pg 212 pump ops |
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Always position the the fire apparatus at least ___ feet away from all involved vehicles.
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30 feet
pg 212 pump ops |
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You should position the fire apparatus at a __ degree angle to the burning vehicle to protect the area near the pump panel as well as the scene.
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45 degree angle
pg 212 pump ops |
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Ideally, the driver/operator should position the fire apparatus either ____ feet before or after the address when responding to an EMS call.
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100 feet before or after
pg 212 pump ops |
