Aerial ladders

Question 1

Who shall assist the LCC in setting up the rig?
A. Roof
B. Boss
C. OVM
D. Can man

Answer 1

C. OVM

2.2

Question 2

How far should you place the apparatus from the bldg. to ensure a good climbing angle?
A. 35'-40'
B. 20'-25'
C. 25'-35'
D. 25'-30'

Answer 2

C. 25’-35’
average city sidewalk is 13’ from bldg. line to curb & 35’ from curb to curb.
3.1.1

Question 3

How shall you line up the turntable?

Answer 3

w/ the objective

Question 4

What is the recommended distance from the tip of the aerial to the objective?
A. 2"- 6"
B. 2"- 7"
C. 3"- 6"
1"- 6"

Answer 4

A. 2”- 6”
In case of rescue use the 2” positioning
3.1.5

Question 5

When positioning the aerial at a window you must allow for unimpeded access & egress at the window. How shall you place the aerial at the window?

Answer 5

Less than 6” over the sill.

3.1.6

Question 6

When using the aerial to alleviate the use of the fire escape, how shall it be placed?

Answer 6

Alongside the fire escape & against the bldg. (2” out) w/ the tip about 1’-3’ above balcony railing.
3.3.1

Question 7

L-103 w/ Lt. Stassi & probie fireman Surbito arrive 1st due for a fire in a 4 story OLT. The LCC has 100 years on & forgot where he shall place the turntable, so he asks the probie. Probie FF Surbito was correct when?
A. 25'-30'
B. 10' from the objective
C. Lined up w/ the objective
D. Center of bldg.

Answer 7

D. center of bldg.
when narrow frontage bldg 30’ or less position the turntable in center of bldg. 3.4-3.4.1
Note: OLT 20’-25’ wide

Question 8

What is the max. safe distance measured horizontally from tip of aerial to center of turntable?
A. 35'
B. 40'
C. 45'
D. 30'

Answer 8

B. 40’

3.6

Question 9

When placing the aerial to the roof you should extend the tip so its at least 5’ above the point where the ladder comes in contact w/ the bldg. T/F

Answer 9

TRUE

7.13

Question 10

The LCC shall always remain close to the apparatus while the aerial is in use. For extended ops. or when the turntable will be left unattended what shall the LCC do?

Answer 10

Disengage the PTO in order to prevent accidental movement of the ladder.
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