DCFD 121.17

Question 1

When the fly section of the aerial ladder cannot be retracted , what actions shall occur?

Answer 1

Truck shall be placed out of service and Fleet Maintenance Division notified

Question 2

Ladder cables shall be inspected_____

Answer 2

weekly

Question 3

Portable ladders pawls shall be cleaned and lubricated when and with what?

Answer 3

Weekly and with regular motor oil

Question 4

After arriving on the scene of the fire, the truck shall be placed______

Answer 4

On the most level spot available

Question 5

When placing the truck what shall be avoided if possible?

Answer 5

Overhead obstructions, electrical wiring, uneven and soft ground

Question 6

Upon stopping, what shall occur?

Answer 6

Parking brake shall be applied

Question 7

What shall the truck driver do concerning wheel chocks and regardless of grade?

Answer 7

The chocks shall be placed front and rear of rear tractor wheels

Question 8

If a truck must be placed on a hill, the ladder should be placed_______

Answer 8

Tractor should remain aligned with trailer and positioned so ladder shall be uphill and angled not more than 45 degrees away from the center line of the truck.

Question 9

Who shall select the best possible positioning of the truck for stability and accomplishment of fireground duties?

Answer 9

The truck officer

Question 10

Caution must be taken during stormy weather and what precautions should be taken in high winds?

Answer 10

A guy line shall be attached to the tip of the fly section by passing the end of a lifeline over the top rung, and tying a clove hitch and safety around the rope hanging down. Personnel standing on the ground shall pull all slack from the rope. Tension shall be maintained on the guy line in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Question 11

Ladder operations will b accomplished smoothly and rapidly if?

Answer 11

Control levers are moved slowly and evenly

Question 12

When operating the ladder why is it better to perform one operation at a time?

Answer 12

It is much safer; very little time is gained by multiple operations.

Question 13

When rescue operations dictate that the ladder operates in a near horizontal position, what might be required?

Answer 13

Placement of a short portable ladder under the tip

Question 14

What could occur if a ladder is climbed beyond its point of rest?

Answer 14

The beams could be damaged.

Question 15

How many rungs above the edge of the roof should be extended?

Answer 15

Two to three rungs

Question 16

If an aerial ladder cannot be rested squarely on both beams, what might occur and what can be done to prevent this from occurring?

Answer 16

There might be a tendency for it to drift sideways; a lifeline guide shall be tied to the tip and made secured to prevent ladder from drifting

Question 17

Under no circumstances shall a member use the aerial ladder as a what?

Answer 17

Battering ram to knock out windows, tip over walls, or ventilate roofs

Question 18

If under extreme emergency conditions a rescue at using an extended ladder a low angles, with the tip of the ladder unsupported and no possibility of using a portable ladder what could a member do to assist in supporting the tip of the ladder?

Answer 18

A tie should be made placing the rope around the lowest beam and securing it to the window sill or any other object which will hold it. If both beams seem level, the tie shall occur around both beams.

Question 19

What shall be done to an extended ladder at a low angle prior to elevating?

Answer 19

The ladder shall be retracted.

Question 20

If the ladder locks cannot be released due to ice what shall be done before attempting to lower the ladder?

Answer 20

One person shall be sent up the ladder to clear the ice from the pawls and cables

Question 21

When utilizing a ladder pipe the ladder shall be placed at what angle and shall not exceed a total length of the ladder at any time?

Answer 21

Placed at a 70 degree angle from the horizontal in order to compensate for nozzle reaction and shall never exceed 80 feet of total length of ladder

Question 22

What is one possible technique that can be utilized to overcome one vertical obstruction?

Answer 22

The turntable can be rotated in the opposite direction in a direction opposite to the barrier.

Question 23

What three things cannot be used or displayed at any department facility?

Answer 23

Derogatory, pornographic or sexually explicit material of any kind

Question 24

How many days does an employee have to consult an EEO counselor concerning an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice?

Answer 24

An employee who believes that he or she has been discriminated against in connection with any aspect of District government employment shall consult an EEO Counselor within one Hundred and eighty days of occurrence or within one hundred and eighty days of his or hers discovery of the occurrence.

Question 25

Sexual or intimate relationships between employees and supervisors in the employees chain of command are?

Answer 25

Strongly discouraged

Question 26

Only complaints of sexual harassment which occur within______from the alleged incident will be considered?

Answer 26

180 days

Question 27

The flag of the United States shall be flown half-staff for what designated current and former officials and for how long each?

Answer 27

• Presidents and former presidents; 30 days
• Vice President, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and retired Chief Justices; 10 days
• Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, Cabinet Members, former Vice Presidents, Secretaries of the Navy, Army, and Air Force from day of death until interment

Question 28

When a member’s identification card is lost and stolen, members shall comply with the FD Order Book article and section?

Answer 28

Article 3 Section 21

Question 29

What shall members bring with them to the Training Academy to obtain a replacement?

Answer 29

Copy of Special Reports with endorsements and $5 in cash

Question 30

When members are separated from the Department what is brought to the Training Academy?

Answer 30

Identification card and PAT