Ch. 7 Ladder Company Ops Flashcards
Having a plan does many things (Ladder Company Ops): (3)
- Formalizes THINKING (consider in advance what must be done)
- Assigns degree of PRIORITY to each element
- Establishes ACCOUNTABILITY for one’s actions (who does what)
LOVERS U stands for:
Laddering Overhaul Vent Entry (forcible) Rescue and search Salvage
Utilities
Operational plan is general but should provide these specifics: (Ladder Ops) (3)
- Number of PEOPLE committed to major areas
- TOOLS to be provided to major areas
- General SCOPE of duties
3 basic tools at almost all structural fires:
Forcible entry bar (halligan)
Flat head
Hook or pole
Chauffeur operates on perimeter as long as he maintains contact with: (3)
IC
Engine chauffeur
Another firefighter
Factors for member operating alone:(3)
- Experience level
- Availability of radios
- Mutual understanding of needs of each task (highly desirable)
Following factors affect selection and placement of portable ladders: (5)
Reach. Weight. Nested/stored length. Material of construction. Number of personnel required to place.
Rules for aerial ladder to roof (2)
*placed As Square to Building As Possible
AT LEAST 5 rungs above level of roof
Ladder “inch or two” from building
Platform (basket) to roof (4)
*member in basket can place it in best location
No parapet = resting on roof
Moderate height parapet (3-6 ft) = top rail just SLIGHTLY above top of parapet
High parapet (more than 6 feet) = relocate
- if not possible, access directly from bucket
- attic ladder from top sliding section of boom
(Platform) Basket to window (4)
Close to bldg as possible, basket in line with window
Front corner of basket at window
Top rail level with window sill
Forget about gates
Aerial ladder to window (2)
Turntable in line with window/objective - Perpendicular
Tip just BELOW the window sill
Aerial ladder at angle to roof dangers
Torsional load and shock load
Scrub area determines:
Width and height apparatus may be expected to cover for:
access, egress, platforms, application of streams
Aerial ladders and telescoping booms have _________ than articulating booms
Greater scrub areas
Perfect distance for maximum scrub area depends on: (2)
Length of device.
Number of telescoping sections
Articulating booms scrub area and spotting distances determined by:
Length of bed section
Guidelines for apparatus positioning for all aerial devices:
Positioned for max benefit of device, common to see aerials blocked by engines.
Spot apparatus with fire’s anticipated progress in mind.
In absence of specific requirements, Position apparatus 15 ft past corner you approached FIRST.
Aerial Safety Rules (2)
Keep all aerial devices 10 ft or more from overhead power lines.
Never extend/retract telescoping, aerial, ladder tower or tower ladder while person is climbing-if people exposed, rotate turntable or raising/lowering should provide relief.
No outward signs of fire and lacking a TIC: (what sense?)
Touch-Tricky, requiring caution and experience