Ladders 2 Aerial Ladders Flashcards

0
Q

Placement of aerial is dependent on 4 things?

A

Is immediate rescue apparent.
No immediate rescue,size of frontage.
Smoke,heat or fire causing a exposure that would endanger a victim, FF or ladder.
Area/street cond that hamper optimum positioning.

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1
Q

What is the percentage of aerial

ladders in the city?

A

almost 60%

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2
Q

Who will help LCC in placement of apparatus?

A

OV
PS He will do this before carrying out assigned duties. At least 1 guide man.
Initial placement officer OR ov

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3
Q

Aerial ladder proper placement from building is?

A

25 to 35ft from the building

for a good climbing angle.

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4
Q

Average curb is ____ ?

Average street is ___?

A

13ft

35ft

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5
Q

Line up the center of the _____ with the window, using sidewalk markings.

A

turntable

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6
Q

Put this in the proper order?
Rotate
raise
extend

A

Raise
Rotate
Extend

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7
Q

In obtaining accuracy well trained will sight the ladder rail in which section?

A

Top section

PS less experienced= UNDERSIDE of the ladder beam on top sliding section

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8
Q

Recommended distance from tip to objective is __?

A

2” to 6”
PS. for rescue use 2” so ladder
will rest against object exception at extreme angle let ladder barely touch.

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9
Q

When placing aerial at window sill tip should be?

A

Less than 6” over sill.

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10
Q

When only 1 aerial and 2 rescues are needed at 2 different places, position the turntable where?

A

turntable MIDWAY between locations.

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11
Q

When placing ladder alongside the fire escape the ladder should be ____ inches out with tip 1 to 3 ft above railing

A

2”

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12
Q

How many feet would be considered a narrow frontage building?

A

30’ or less in width

PS center turntable to center of building

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13
Q

Ladder companies shall make every effort to maintain access to nearby hydrants to allow for?

A

In line pumping

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14
Q

Large frontage building is considered, how many feet?

A

Over 30’

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15
Q

T/F For a large frontage building and no condition, place the apparatus, 15’ from the side wall passed on the approach.

A

False. place the center of turntable

PS. do not set up unless fire is on this side.

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16
Q

Extensive floor coverage if 2nd ladder comes from the opposite direction 1st ladder position 1st ladder where?

A

at the near end of the building.

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17
Q

Aerial in the cantilever position generally the max safe distance measured horizontal from tip of aerial to turntable is?

A

40 ft

PS tip fairly close so under load it will either not touch or barely touch

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18
Q

When venting windows with aerial aim for?

Remember no lateral pressure!

A

upper window panels,just above sash extend without hitting the sides and tops of the frame.
PS only slight extension through window.
extend and lower.

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19
Q

When man power is available who chocks outboard side?

A

OV it gives him a better chance
to observe the building he can also
use the spotlight to pinpont a victim
Officer might have used light also.

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20
Q

Who climbs ladder 1st and followed by Who?

A

OV then LCC.

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21
Q

T/F Movement of the aerial would be justified for great heat or smoke.

A

False exposure to flame or great heat.

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22
Q

At steeper angles have the victim grasp the _____.

A

Rungs

PS tell them to look ahead or up

23
Q

When is removal of the victim considered complete?

A

When the victim is all the way on the ground

not the turntable. Render first aid until relieved exception unless another rescue is needed.

24
Q

Order of removal is based on?

A

time.

PS fire in front fat man !st. opposite for rear fire.

25
Q

When a member of the forceable entry team is assisting with exterior rescue the remaining FF will bring what tools inside?

A

Forceable entry tools
extinguisher
PS No hook

26
Q

There are 3 times when an aerial can be positioned in front of a vacant build fire?

A

Not completely vacant
officer receives info or prior knowledge of vagrants
100’ aerial is required
PS should still allow positioning of TL

27
Q

What is the order to remove victims?

A

ACRO: I have 5 little rats

interior,horizontal,fire escape,ladder,lsr

28
Q

Who ensures proper repositioning of apparatus when fire is under control?

A

The officer

29
Q

When transversing a hose line it must be done ___.

A

slowly.

30
Q

Aerial ladder LCC should remain on turntable for 2 situations?

A

a floor over HEAVY fire.
the roof of a building with Heavy fire
PS Look for the word HEAVY

31
Q

When finished with aerial what is the proper procedure for moving aerial?

A

Raise the bed then
Extend the fly
in this order to release rung locks
before retracting

32
Q

If street has severe crown make sure ladder angle does not exceed _____?

A

70 degrees

33
Q

When supplying aerial with water, how many sources are recommended?

A

2

34
Q

T/F For horizontal sweep of aerial, open the proper hydraulic lock valve or use the crank handle?

A

False, CRACK the proper

PS. That was on a previous test not open but crack lock

35
Q

When giving a warning with an exterior stream into a building, how is it done?

A

Sweep horizontal into windows WITHOUT

hesitation or stopping

36
Q

When placing aerial to roof the tip should be at least _______ above the point where the ladder comes in contact with the roof>

A

5 ft

37
Q

When climbing the aerial with the hook as we know it is not carried, when do u reposition the hook on the aerial?

A

top of hook is about level with the knee

PS he carries a set of irons

38
Q

What other FF should have working knowledge
of aerial ladders they respond with on 1st alarms.

A

ECC

39
Q

What type of apparatus gets precedence to the throat of a building?

A

TL

40
Q

T/F Place planking under tormenters when encountering soft ground?

A

False

Heavy planking

41
Q

T/F Inboard side is solidly on the ground, outboard side is then placed solidly on the ground?

A

False

Outboard will be slightly above. If u do 1 side first the other side slightly above.

42
Q

Ladder locks shall always be engaged, the rungs are space ______ apart and have ____ sections.

A

14 inches
4
PS there is a space of 42inches in the upper fly section. between locking points

43
Q

Place inboard side of the apparatus not more than

_____ ft from building

A

35’

44
Q

Aerial enable dead man switch is located where?

A

on the turntable at the base of aerial control pedestal

45
Q

Where is the starter enable switch located?

A

located on the floor of the TILLER cab.

This switch must be depressed to start engine also used as a foot buzzer. When engine started release.

46
Q

T/F The steering wheel horn can be used as the starter enable switch and buzzer.

A

true

47
Q

Can u raise,rotate and extend at the same time?

A

They want one function at a time.

48
Q

When can u move a ladder with men on it?

A

serious exposure
extreme rescue effort
PS do not extend or retract with men on it

49
Q

The tip of the aerial should be painted what color?

A

white or yellow

or use reflective tape

50
Q

What cause twisting of aerial this is actually the 1st step to ladder collapse

A
improper placement-turntable not opposite object
rotating while extended
windy days
hilly locations
one beam engages object 1st
51
Q

There are 2 times to disengage the PTO?

A

extended ops

turntable left unattended

52
Q

To remove ice from ladder what is the proper order?

A
ACRO: Rudy loves Tommy Boy
rungs
ladder rung lock
truss
main Beams
53
Q

Aerial is frozen u have 2 options?

A

Use portable with a number of men to apply pressure.

At high angle use utility rope tied near tip with members on roof or window across street pull taut.

54
Q

When using the deicing valve it should be under the supervision of ________.

A

Dept mechanic

PS HEAVY coating of prescribed lubricant will inhibit the forming of ice it will also facilitate deicing

55
Q

Can u move the truck with ladder placed to 1 side?

A

No

retract sections substantially and turn ladder parallel to bed

56
Q

When talking about the Danger Zone, what are they referring to?

A

Area immediately around turntable.

PS. FF climbing should be on turntable before ladder is raised or rotated.