Ch 7 Ladder Company Operations Flashcards
What does LOVERS U stand for? Pg 157
Laddering
Overhaul
Ventilation
Entry (forcible)
Rescue
Search
Utilities
Residential buildings can be estimated as how many feet from floor to floor? Pg 166
9 feet
How many feet from floor to floor are commercial buildings? Pg 166
12 feet
What is the proper climbing angle for a portable ladder? Pg 167
70 degrees
All ladders and aerials should be kept how many feet from electrical lines? Pg 168
10 feet
The label will change color on the ladder when exposed to how many degrees? Pg 168
300 degrees
What is the weight capacity of a ladder? Pg 169
750 lbs
What is a tower ladder? Pg 172
Is a platform attached to a boom with a built in waterway and a side less escape ladder. Unsuitable for routine climbing up or down because of lack of substantial sides.
What is a ladder tower? Pg 172
Is a platform attached to the end of an aerial ladder with a built in waterway and provides for ready climbing
Overhaul may be performed in the following two phases? Pg 178
Pre control and postcontrol
From which location should the first ceiling openings be made if extreme damage to the ceiling construction is
suspected? p. 185
Doorway
How long after the first evaluation should a wall be rechecked during overhaul operations? p. 183
2 minutes
What should the first consideration go to when selecting ladders for length?
p. 166
Extension ladders
What is the most important factor when selecting a ladder for purchase?
p. 165
Length
From what material are most ladders currently being constructed? p. 168
Aluminum
What is the first sense the firefighter will most likely use during overhaul operations? p. 181
Sight
Where should you position the aerial apparatus if there are no specific requirements visible when you arrive?
p. 177
Just past the corner of the building you approached first
Which part of the basket should be placed level with the windowsill during rescue operations? p. 175
Top rail
In which situation should hydraulic overhaul be taken advantage of? p. 186
Vacant building
What color must the ash be on almost all Class A combustibles to insure they are completely extinguished during overhaul operations? p. 181
Black
What should be done if you will be overextended horizontally while working from the ladder? p. 170
Reposition the ladder
How is the boom elbow of an articulating platform oriented
in relation to the platform during use?
p. 172
Opposite
What type of force will be exerted on the aerial ladder if it is not placed square to the building? p. 173
Torsion
Which is a primary function of all aerial devices? p. 174
Access the upper floors of a structure via the exterior
What is the area of the highest life hazard in a residence regardless of the time of day? p. 162
Bedroom
What should be used when establishing duties and assigning
positions? p. 163
Priorities
What is the most important ingredient to successful ladder company operations? p. 158
A plan
What condition will be encountered during overhaul operations if an opening is made that does not show fire that indicates that firefighters are head of the fire? p. 178
No fire is showing
What is used to prevent the rekindling of fire after the fire department has left the scene? p. 178
Overhaul
Which tool has proved to be the most efficient for pulling the tin ceiling? p. 185-186
Halligan
How many members are initially given the task of interior operations under the Ladder 4 plan? p. 162
Three
What is the minimum number of rungs that should project above the level of the roof when raising an aerial to the roof? Pg 172
Five
Where should couches and mattresses usually be overhauled?
p. 184
Building exterior
What can be done to protect as much property as possible before pulling ceilings? p. 187
Cover it with blankets
