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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

A quint is a fire apparatus with what 5 features?

A
  1. An aerial device
  2. Full complement of ground ladders
  3. Full complement of fire hose
  4. Water tank
  5. Fire pump
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

Which side of an aerial can be short jacked or short set?

A

Opposite side the aerial is raised

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What is the scrub area?

A

Area that can be reached effectively with the aerial device

4
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

If equipped with a pinnable waterway, the monitor will be carried in what position all the time?

A

Rescue position

5
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What (3) safety equipment items should be used when operating from the aerial ladder or platform?

A
  1. Ladder belt
  2. Fold down foot plate
  3. Appropriate PPE
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

At a minimum, what PPE should the turntable operator wear?

A

Helmet

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

This should be in place any time the aerial device is in motion during a non-emergency situation:

A

Spotter

8
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

When movement of the ladder is necessary while someone is on the ladder, no movement will occur until:

A

Communication is confirmed and repeated

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

Movement of the aerial from the turntable with personnel on the ladder shall be limited to:

A

Elevation and rotation

10
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What is the usual capacity of the aerial ladder platform while not flowing water?

A

750 lbs

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What is the capacity of the aerial platform while flowing water?

A

500 lbs

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

How many firefighters can be on the platform while flowing water?

A

2

13
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

Aerials should remain at least ___ feet from overhead power lines unless the utility company verifies the power is off. Even then, never operate an aerial within ____ feet of overhead wires:

A
  • 15 feet
  • 10 feet
14
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

The safest manner to operate elevated master streams is to control the aerial monitor _______, with the aerial ladder unmanned:

A

Remotely

15
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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

AFD monitors have the capability of being controlled from:

A

The turntable or a handheld remote device

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

It is imperative that the firefighter on the tip of the ladder while flowing water be in radio communication with who?

A

The turntable operator and the Division Officer under which the aerial is operating

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What type of aerial should be called for non-AFD personnel request for ladder use?

A

An aerial platform

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

What safety equipment must civilians wear when on the aerial?

A

Helmet and ladder belt

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[B107.1 Aerial Ladder Safety]

Aerial ladders are not designed for what type of loads?

A

Lateral loads

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