___________are always the first priority on the fire ground. - ANSWER-Rescue operations
typically occupants located ____ or Immediately _____ the fire floor will be in greatest danger. -
ANSWER-on or above
When 2 or more groups appear to be in the same ammount of danger the _____ group should have
the aerial device extended to them first. - ANSWER-larger group
When removing trapped victims from a roof the tip of teh aerial ladder should be placed so that at
least ____ft extends above the edge of the roof. - ANSWER-6 ft
Name the 2 most common scenarios aerial devices are used for water rescue. - ANSWER-Vehicles
that have been driven into high water across roadways and removing people from areas trapped by
rain
Ifsta recommends that detachable ladder pipes be operated from the turntable or ground using
______ that are attached to the nozzle. - ANSWER-ropes
What is the 75-80-80 rule of thumb for quick ladder pipe use? - ANSWER-75 degrees elevation, 80
percent extended length, and 80 psi nozzle pressure
What is the most common scenario where aerial device below grade operations are desired? -
ANSWER-special rescue
What are the 4 conditions that may affect exposure hazards? - ANSWER-weather, bldg construction,
spacing between bldgs, intesity of fire
What are the 3 main reasons fog streams may be inaffective? - ANSWER-high wind, long distance,
extensive heat
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