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1
Q

Ladder duties acronym

A
L: Laddering
O: Overhaul
V: Ventilation
E: Forcible entry
R: Rescue and search
S: Salvage

U: Utilities

2
Q

Mission of truck company

A
  • Discover and remove victims while survival is still possible.
  • Find and expose fire in hidden void spaces for engine companies before it gains control of the structure.
  • Ventilation in time to permit hoseline to reach seat of the fire.
  • Salvage covers and other protective measures placed in time before everything of value destroyed by fire, smoke, and water.
3
Q

Basic entry tools

A
Halligan
Axe
Hook
Radio
Flashlight
Water extinguisher
4
Q

Dwelling rescue axiom: where will victims be found

A

Most likely location is a bedroom.

5
Q

Truck priorities

A

Rescue
Horizontal ventilation
VES

6
Q

Laddering: factors for selection and placement

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Reach
Weight
Nested and stored length
Material of construction
Number of personnel required to deploy
7
Q

Laddering: guidelines for safe use

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Use proper length and type.
Use proper angle
Position with objective in mind
Keep away from electrical lines
Avoid ingress/egress routes for placement
Don’t overload
Climb with one hand on ladder (always)
Use ladder locks or ladder belt when working on
Don’t overextend yourself
Tie off, either base or tip
8
Q

Aerial devices: scrub area

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Amount of surface area on building that can be contacted by an aerial device.

9
Q

Sensing fire

A
Use eyes (TIC)
Ears
Nose (limited)
Touch (carefully), use 15 sec/2 min rule
Common sense