Truck Ops
What are the basic jobs of a truck company?
Forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, and overhaul.
What is the process for shifting from road to pump?
Apply brake, Place transmission in neutral, Move transfer lever, Place transmission in drive.
How many spanner wrenches are on the entire Engine 31?
14
How many Thermal Camera are on Squad 31?
2 one underneath seats E & F
What are the three basic types of monitors?
Fixed, portable and combination.
What is the purpose of an inspection cut?
A small cut used to determine conditions under the roof such as nature of the smoke, volume of fire, location of fire, direction of travel, roof thickness, rafter spacing, and or run of structural elements.
At which point do you switch from pressure to volume?
When you need to use more than half the rated capacity of the pump (750 GPM for E31 and 500 GPM for S31
What set of irons should be used for commercial structures?
Heavy Irons-Sledge and Halligan
How many pre-connects are on Engine 31?
4 - 1 3/4" Bumper and Cross-lays, 2 1/2" Preconnect
What is the gallonage for a 1 1/8" smooth bore nozzle?
250 GPM
The area of the building that the aerial tip or elevated platform can easily reach is referred to as the?
Scrub area
3 ways fire travels
Radiation
Conduction
Convection
How many high-rise packs are on Squad 31?
2
How high does Truck 31 Aerial goes?
95 Feet
What is the gallonage for a 2" Master Stream?
1000 GPM
What is the job of the first due truck on a box alarm?
Officer does a 360 lap. Position for turntable placement, forced entry, ventilate accordingly with interior companies. Search for the location of the fire. Place portable ladders. Report with the first two engine company to the fire floor to assist with entry, primary search, and ventilation. Place ladders in announce their locations via radio.
When should 2 1/2 inch hoselines be used?
When a fire can not be controlled by smaller hoselines.
Where is the fog tip on the truck?
Where is the EMS Bag on Squad 31?
In the cab roll up door middle shelf.
What is the pump discharge pressure for the below scenario 600' of 3" to a 1 1/2" blitzfire Smooth Bore?
296 PSI
The most important factor in positioning the aerial is to determine the intended target/task and then to spot the turn table for which two incident priorities?
Immediate victim rescue that is beyond the reach of portable ladders.
Master stream operations.
Which of the following would be considered the most desirable hose lay?
Forward lay from a hydrant to the fire, with the immediate charging of the supply line.
How many strainers are on Squad 31?
3 - Barrel, Low level, Floating
Where are the controls for setting up Truck 31?
The control box is right next to the passenger door on the driver and officer sides.
What is the pump discharge pressure for the below scenario 300' of 3" to a 1 1/4" master stream?
128 PSI