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Ch 7 Ladder Company Operations Flashcards

1
Q

What does LOVERS U stand for? Pg 157

A

Laddering
Overhaul
Ventilation
Entry (forcible)
Rescue
Search
Utilities

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2
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Residential buildings can be estimated as how many feet from floor to floor? Pg 166

A

9 feet

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3
Q

How many feet from floor to floor are commercial buildings? Pg 166

A

12 feet

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4
Q

What is the proper climbing angle for a portable ladder? Pg 167

A

70 degrees

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5
Q

All ladders and aerials should be kept how many feet from electrical lines? Pg 168

A

10 feet

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6
Q

The label will change color on the ladder when exposed to how many degrees? Pg 168

A

300 degrees

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7
Q

What is the weight capacity of a ladder? Pg 169

A

750 lbs

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8
Q

What is a tower ladder? Pg 172

A

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.

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9
Q

What is a ladder tower? Pg 172

A

Is a platform attached to the end of an aerial ladder with a built in waterway and provides for ready climbing

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10
Q

Overhaul may be performed in the following two phases? Pg 178

A

Pre control and postcontrol

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11
Q

From which location should the first ceiling openings be made if extreme damage to the ceiling construction is
suspected? p. 185

A

Doorway

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12
Q

How long after the first evaluation should a wall be rechecked during overhaul operations? p. 183

A

2 minutes

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13
Q

What should the first consideration go to when selecting ladders for length?
p. 166

A

Extension ladders

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14
Q

What is the most important factor when selecting a ladder for purchase?
p. 165

A

Length

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15
Q

From what material are most ladders currently being constructed? p. 168

A

Aluminum

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16
Q

What is the first sense the firefighter will most likely use during overhaul operations? p. 181

A

Sight

17
Q

Where should you position the aerial apparatus if there are no specific requirements visible when you arrive?
p. 177

A

Just past the corner of the building you approached first

18
Q

Which part of the basket should be placed level with the windowsill during rescue operations? p. 175

A

Top rail

19
Q

In which situation should hydraulic overhaul be taken advantage of? p. 186

A

Vacant building

20
Q

What color must the ash be on almost all Class A combustibles to insure they are completely extinguished during overhaul operations? p. 181

A

Black

21
Q

What should be done if you will be overextended horizontally while working from the ladder? p. 170

A

Reposition the ladder

22
Q

How is the boom elbow of an articulating platform oriented
in relation to the platform during use?
p. 172

A

Opposite

23
Q

What type of force will be exerted on the aerial ladder if it is not placed square to the building? p. 173

A

Torsion

24
Q

Which is a primary function of all aerial devices? p. 174

A

Access the upper floors of a structure via the exterior

25
Q

What is the area of the highest life hazard in a residence regardless of the time of day? p. 162

A

Bedroom

26
Q

What should be used when establishing duties and assigning
positions? p. 163

A

Priorities

27
Q

What is the most important ingredient to successful ladder company operations? p. 158

A

A plan

28
Q

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

A

No fire is showing

29
Q

What is used to prevent the rekindling of fire after the fire department has left the scene? p. 178

A

Overhaul

30
Q

Which tool has proved to be the most efficient for pulling the tin ceiling? p. 185-186

A

Halligan

31
Q

How many members are initially given the task of interior operations under the Ladder 4 plan? p. 162

A

Three

32
Q

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

A

Five

33
Q

Where should couches and mattresses usually be overhauled?
p. 184

A

Building exterior

34
Q

What can be done to protect as much property as possible before pulling ceilings? p. 187

A

Cover it with blankets

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