121.17

Question 1

When the fly section of the aerial ladder cannot be retracted what actions shall occur?

Answer 1

The truck shall be placed out of service and fleet maintenance division shall be notified

Question 2

Ladder cables shall be inspected

Answer 2

Weekly

Question 3

Portable ladders pawls shall be cleaned and lubricated when and with what?

Answer 3

Pawl assembly’s shall be cleaned and lubricated weekly using regular motor oil and more frequently if conditions warrant

Question 4

After arriving on the scene of the fire, the truck shall be placed?

Answer 4

The truck shall be placed on the most level spot available, consistent with emergency requirements

Question 5

When placing the truck what shall be avoided?

Answer 5

Overhead obstructions, electrical wiring, uneven soft ground

Question 6

Upon stopping what shall occur?

Answer 6

The automatic parking brake shall be engaged

Question 7

What shall the truck driver do concerning wheel chocks and regardless of grade

Answer 7

All 4 chocks shall be placed regardless of truck or ladder position and regardless of the grade (uphill,downhill,or level)

Question 8

If a truck must be placed on a hill, the ladder should be placed?

Answer 8

The tractor shall be kept in line with the trailer and the truck shall be located so that when the ladder is in position to climb, it will be pointing uphill and angled not more than 45 degrees away from the centerline of the truck

Question 9

Who shall select the best possible positioning of the truck for stability and accomplishment of fireground duties?

Answer 9

Truck officer

Question 10

Caution must be taken during stormy weather and what precautions should be taken in high winds?

Answer 10

In high winds (35 mph). A guy line shall be attached to the tip of the fly section by passing the end of a lifeline over the top rung, and tying a clove hitch and safety around the rope hanging down

Question 11

Ladder operations will be accomplished smoothly and rapidly if?

Answer 11

If control levers are moved slowly and evenly

Question 12

When operating the ladder why is it better to perform one operation at a time?

Answer 12

Very little time is gained by multiple operations because each would be slowed when more than one of the component systems are operated

Question 13

When rescue operations dictate that the ladder operates in a near horizontal position what may be required?

Answer 13

A short portable ladder under the tip

Question 14

What could occur if a ladder is climbed beyond its point of rest?

Answer 14

The likelihood of damaging the beams

Question 15

How many rungs above the edge of the roof should the ladder be extended?

Answer 15

2 or 3 rungs

Question 16

If an aerial ladder cannot be rested squarely on both beams what might occur and what can be done to prevent this from occurring?

Answer 16

There will be a tendency for it to drift sideways. A lifeline guide shall be tied to the tip of the ladder and made secure to prevent ladder from drifting

Question 17

Under no circumstances shall a member use the aerial ladder as a what?

Answer 17

As a battering ram to knock out windows, tip over walls or ventilate roofs

Question 18

If under extreme emergency conditions a rescue at using an extended ladder at low angles, with the tip of the ladder unsuspected and no possibility of using a portable ladder what could a member do to assist in supporting the tip of the ladder?

Answer 18

A short piece of rope shall be carried up by the person climbing the aerial ladder, using this rope to make a tie as near as possible at the point of rescue

Question 19

What shall be done to an extended ladder at a low angle prior to elevating?

Answer 19

It shall be retracted before attempting to elevate or lower

Question 20

If the ladder locks cannot be released due to ice what shall be done before attempting to lower the ladder?

Answer 20

Send one person up the ladder to clear ice from pawls and cables before attempting to lower ladder

Question 21

When utilizing a ladder pipe the ladder shall be placed at what angle and shall not exceed a total length of the ladder at any time?

Answer 21

70 degree angle
It should be extended to a height so that the stream to the fire will be at a angle of 30 to 45 degrees above horizontal, provided that the total length of the ladder shall not at any time exceed 80 feet

Question 22

What is one possible technique that can be utilized to overcome one vertical obstruction ?

Answer 22

There may be the possibility that the turntable can be rotated in a direction that barrier, ultimately bringing the aerial ladder under the wires from the opposite direction

Question 23

What three things cannot be used or displayed at any department facility?

Answer 23

Derogatory,pornographic, or sexually explicit material

Question 24

How many days does an employee have to consult an EEO counselor concerning an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice?

Answer 24

Within 180 days of the occurrence

Question 25

Sexual or intimate relationships between employees and supporters in employees chain of command are?

Answer 25

Strongly discouraged

Question 26

Only complaints of sexual harassment which occur within _______________ from the alleged incident will be considered?

Answer 26

180 days

Question 27

The flag of the United States shall be flown half staff for what designated current or former officials and for how long?

Answer 27

A) the president or a former president: for thirty days from the day of death
B) the Vice President, the Chief Justice or retired Chief Justice of the United States or speaker of the House: for 10 days from the day of death
C) an associate justice of the Supreme Court, a member of the cabinet, a former Vice President, secretary of the army, navy,or Air Force from the day of death until interment

Question 28

When a members identification card is lost or stolen members shall comply with the FD order book article and section?

Answer 28

Article III section 18

Question 29

What shall members bring with them to the training academy to obtain a replacement?

Answer 29

A copy of the special report, containing all required endorsements

Question 30

When members are separated from the department what is brought to the training academy?

Answer 30

Turn in their identification cards and pat to HR