Chapter 2 - Initial Assignments

Question 1

The minimum staffing on a ladder company is

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. An exact number of firefighters is not given in the text, but the ladder company must be configured so that assigned personnel can perform all required tasks in as short a time as possible.

Answer 1

d. An exact number of firefighters is not given in the text, but the ladder company must be configured so that assigned personnel can perform all required tasks in as short a time as possible.

Question 2

All crew members should be

a. Assigned specific tools before arrival, but exact duties will vary according to conditions
b. Assigned specific duties before arrival, but the tools will vary according to needs
c. Assigned specific tools and duties before arrival.
d. Preassignment of tools and duties is seldom a good idea because of the many situations and conditions that could confront arriving companies

Answer 2

c. Assigned specific tools and duties before arrival.

Question 3

Power tools ease and speed up the work of the ladder company, therefore

a. They are oreferred when ventilating or forcing entry
b. They are preferred for forcing entry, but not always the best choice for ventilation
c. They are preferred for ventilation jobs, but are seldom a good choice for forcible entry
d. They are preferred for many tasks, but may be difficult to use in small areas.

Answer 3

d. They are preferred for many tasks, but may be difficult to use in small areas.

Question 4

Training opportunities are rare for

a. Raising ground ladders
b. Operating the aerial ladder
c. Using ladder company tools
d. All of the above

Answer 4

c. Using ladder company tools.

Question 5

In situations where two ladder companies respond,

a. The first - arriving ladder company should respond to the front of the building
b. The second - arriving ladder company should respond to the rear of the building
c. The second - arriving ladder company should position away from the building
d. The positions for the first- and second- arriving ladder company should be modified as needed

Answer 5

a. The first due should be assigned to cover the front of the building
b. The second ladder company is assigned to the rear
c. These assignments should be modified according to the situation found on arrival.

Question 6

When should a ladder company use the
aerial device?
a. It should be used as it is needed
b. It should be raised at every working fire
c. It should be raised at fires within reach of the aerial
d. All of the above

Answer 6

a. It should be used as it is needed.

Question 7

The ladder apparatus need not be positioned to use the aerial at

a. One- story buildings
b. Two- or three- story buildings
c. Commercial occupancies
d. All of the above

Answer 7

one or two story buildings