DB 05-09 35 Foot Ladder

Question 1

The 35 foot extension ladder is used to reach what?

Answer 1

2 and some 3 story roofs, 2nd and 3rd story windows

Question 2

The 35 foot ladder is normally raised by how many members but in some emergencies it may be necessary for how many members to raise it?

Answer 2

Normally 3 members, emergency 2 members

Question 3

It was never intended for the 35 foot ladder would routinely be raised by how many members?

Answer 3

2 members

Question 4

The department bulletin is intended to clarify and eliminate preventable injuries, ensure positive work environment and to stop the practice of using the 35 as a what?

Answer 4

Test of physical strength

Question 5

Per the policy in the 05-09 department bulletin, effective immediately the ladder shall be raised and lowered by how many members?

Answer 5

3 members

Question 6

The 35 may only be raised and lowered by how many members of an immediate threat to public and/or firefighter safety exists?

Answer 6

2 members

Question 7

Who shall immediately cause all SOPs to reflect the 35 foot ladder policy?

Answer 7

Officers

Question 8

2 member 35 foot ladder proficiency training will be supervised by who and will maintain a physical presence at the training location as well as personally observe all training activities?

Answer 8

Company officer in charge

Question 9

The supervising officer shall ensure that a 2 member safety team, one member on each side of the 35 foot ladder remain within how many feet of the ladder at all times during the ladder evolution?

Answer 9

5 feet

Question 10

Who will be held accountable for the strict adherence to the 35 foot ladder policy?

Answer 10

All officers