aerial ladders

Question 1

2.1 The placement of aerial ladder apparatus (tractor-trailer rear mount) is dependent on four conditions:what are there

Answer 1

2. 1 The placement of aerial ladder apparatus (tractor-trailer rear mount) is dependent on four conditions:
3. 1.1 Whether immediate rescue is apparent; or
4. 1.2 Where no immediate rescue effort is required, the size of the frontage of the building to be covered in case of future need; or
5. 1.3 Smoke, heat or fire causing an exposure that would endanger a victim, a member or the ladder; or
6. 1.4 Area or street conditions that might hamper optimum positioning.

Question 2

Place apparatus — to—feet from the building for a good climbing angle. (Average city sidewalk is — from the building line to the curb and 35’ from curb to curb).

Answer 2

Place apparatus 25 to 35 feet from the building for a good climbing angle. (Average city sidewalk is 13’ from the building line to the curb and 35’ from curb to curb). Place the apparatus in the center of the street, if possible

Question 3

Two methods that may be used to attain accuracy in lining up the ladder with a window are:

Answer 3

3.1.4 Two methods that may be used to attain accuracy in lining up the ladder with a window are:
A. For the well trained, experienced member, accuracy will be obtained by sighting along the ladder rail of the top section.
B. For the trainee or less experienced member, this accuracy will be attained by sighting along the underside of the ladder beam on the top sliding section.

Question 4

Recommended distance of the tip from the objective is —to —. In case of rescue, use the —positioning so that the ladder will rest against the window sill after weight is put on it.

Answer 4

Recommended distance of the tip from the objective is 2” to 6”. In case of rescue, use the 2” positioning so that the ladder will rest against the window sill after weight is put on it.

Question 5

Generally, the preferential order for removal of people is

Answer 5

Generally, the preferential order for removal of people is via: INTERIOR STAIRS, HORIZONTAL EXITS, FIRE ESCAPES, LADDERS, LIFE SAVING ROPE.)

Question 6

8.27 Members at the pedestal position shall insure the following safeguards and actions are taken BEFORE placing aerial into operations:

Answer 6

8.27 Members at the pedestal position shall insure the following safeguards and actions are taken BEFORE placing aerial into operations:
A. The area immediately around the turntable be designated a Danger Zone. (Turntable Platform)
B. Danger Zone around turntable be clear of members, tools or any impediments before rotation of aerial.
C. If a firefighter is to climb the aerial ladder at the start of an operation, he or she shall be in position on the turntable before the aerial ladder is to be raised and rotated.

Question 7

4. VENTILATING WITH THE AERIAL LADDER

Answer 7

4. VENTILATING WITH THE AERIAL LADDER
5. 1 Ascertain the width of the area to be ventilated.
6. 2 Position the center of the turntable at the center of this span of windows.
7. 3 If there are obstructions hindering the use of the aerial ladder in this manner, position to get the largest number of windows.