Chapter 1-3

Question 1

What is the ladder compliment on the velocity

Answer 1

2x35’ ext., 2x24’ ext., 20’, 18’ & 16’ roof ladders and 14’ attic ladder

Question 2

2” smooth bore flow capacity is gpm with a maximum tip load of lbs while flowing water.

Answer 2

1000

500

Question 3

Below grade operations are conducted from the centerline at degrees off of either side, as well as directly off of the rear of the vehicle

Answer 3

90

Question 4

Aerial ladders should be extended to feet above the roof level for ventilation.

Answer 4

3,6

Question 5

An angle to the apparatus is the weakest aerial device extension position.

Answer 5

perpendicular

Question 6

On the Raptor chain, the dual raker helps to protect the and prevent .

Answer 6

carbide, kickback

Question 7

The chain-brake will stop the chain in of a second.

Answer 7

1/20th

Question 8

What is the tap method?

Answer 8

1 tap-stop, 2-start cutting, 3-stop and get off the roof.

Question 9

What are the circ saw blade cutting depths?

Answer 9

12” blade = 4” cut depth, 14” blade = 5” cut depth

Question 10

13. What are the 5 different circular saw blades we carry?

Answer 10

metal (composite), masonry, concrete (diamond blade) wood (with carbide tip), rescue(diamond multi-purpose)

Question 11

What are the 3 general types of Conventional truss roofs?

Answer 11

Bridge, lamella, arch(bowstring and tied)

Question 12

From the exterior, how can you identify a pour in place vs a tilt up?

Answer 12

Poured in place concrete structures can be confused with concrete tilt ups, but can be identified by solid, unsectioned concrete walls