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121.17 Flashcards

1
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  1. When the fly section of the aerial ladder cannot be retracted what actions shall occur?
A

Truck shall be placed out of service and Fleet Maintenance Division notified

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  1. Ladder cables shall be inspected?
A

Weekly

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3
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  1. Portable ladders pawls shall be cleaned and lubricated when and with what?
A

Weekly and with regular motor oil

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

On the most level spot available

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5
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  1. When placing the truck what shall be avoided if possible?
A

Overhead obstructions, electrical wiring, uneven and soft ground

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  1. Upon stopping what shall occur?
A

Parking brake shall be applied

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  1. What shall the truck driver do concerning wheel chocks and regardless of grade?
A

The chocks shall be placed front and rear of rear tractor wheels

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

Tractor should remain aligned with trailer and positioned so ladder shall be uphill and angled not more than 45 degrees away from the center line of the truck

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9
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  1. Who is shall select the best possible positioning of the truck for stability and accomplishment of fireground duties?
A

The Truck Officer

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  1. Caution must be taken during stormy weather and what precautions should be taken in high winds?
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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. Personnel standing on the ground shall pull all slack from the rope. Tension shall be maintained on the guy line in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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  1. Ladder operations will be accomplished smoothly and rapidly if?
A

Control levers are moved slowly and evenly

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

It is much safer; very little time is gained by multiple operations

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13
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  1. When rescue operations dictate that the ladder operates in a near horizontal position what might be required.
A

Placement of a short portable ladder under the tip

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

The beams could be damaged

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15
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  1. How many rungs above the edge of the roof should ladder be extended?
A

Two (2) to three (3) rungs

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16
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  1. If an aerial ladder cannot be rested squarely on the both beams what might occur and what can be done to prevent this from occurring?
A

There might be a tendency for it to drift sideways; a lifeline guide shall be tied to the tip and made secured to prevent ladder from drifting

17
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  1. Under no circumstance shall a member use the aerial ladder as a what?
A

Battering ram to knock out windows, tip over walls or ventilate roofs

18
Q
  1. If under extreme emergency conditions a rescue at using an extended ladder at low angles, with the tip of the ladder unsupported and no possibility of using a portable ladder what could a member do to assist in supporting the tip of the ladder?
A

A tie should be made placing the rope around the lowest beam and securing it to the window sill or any other object which will hold it if both beams seem level the tie shall occur around both beams.

19
Q
  1. What shall be done to an extended ladder at a low angle prior to elevating?
A

The ladder shall be retracted

20
Q
  1. If the ladder locks cannot be released due to ice what shall be done before attempting to lower the ladder?
A

One (1) person shall be sent up the ladder to clear the ice from the pawls and cables

21
Q
  1. 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?
A

Placed at a 70 degree angle from horizontal in order to compensate for nozzle reaction and shall never exceed 80 feet of total length of ladder

22
Q
  1. What is one possible technique that can be utilized to overcome one (1) vertical obstruction?
A

The turntable can be rotated in the opposite direction in a direction opposite to the barrier.

23
Q
  1. What three (3) things cannot be used or displayed at any department facility?
A

Derogatory, pornographic or sexually explicit material of any kind

24
Q
  1. How many days does an employee have to consult an EEO counselor concerning an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice?
A

An employee who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in connection with any aspect of District government employment shall consult an EEO Counselor within one hundred and eighty (180) days of occurrence or within one hundred and eighty (180) days of his or hers discovery of the occurrence.

25
Q
  1. Sexual or intimate relationships between employees and supervisors in the employees chain of command are?
A

Strongly discouraged

26
Q
  1. Only complaints of sexual harassment which occur within ____________ from the alleged incident will be considered?
A

180 days

27
Q
  1. The flag of the United States shall be flown half staff for what designated current and former officials and for how long each?
A

a. President or former Presidents; 30 days
b. Vice President, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and retired Chief Justices; 10 days
c. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, Cabinet Members, former Vice Presidents, Secretaries of the Navy, Army and Air Force from day of death until interment

28
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  1. When a member’s identification card is lost and stolen members shall comply with the FD Order Book article and section?
A

Article III Section 21

29
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  1. What shall members bring with them to the training academy to obtain a replacement?
A

Copy of Special Reports with endorsements and $5.00 in cash

30
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  1. When members are separated from the department what is brought to the training academy?
A

Identification card and PAT

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