Evolution 21 Metal Aerial as a Water Tower Flashcards
Place apparatus at proper position, __’ to __’ from building, with turntable centered for maximum coverage of stream.
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3.1
25’ to 35’
Chauffeur raises bed ladder; rotates turntable to proper position, extends fly ladder to proper height ( ladder at Chauffeur raises bed ladder; rotates turntable to proper position, extends fly ladder to proper height ( ladder at —° angle from ground); sets rung locks.
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3.5
70 degrees
Stretch 3” hose line from pumper. Connect to siamese. Officer commands, “Start Water”. Open gate. Direct stream. (__ psi. maximum nozzle pressure).
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3.6
90
How many lengths of what size hose are carried on the apparatus alongside the aerial ladder?
Notes A. & B.
Two coupled lengths (100’) of 3” hose are carried in a curb on running board or on deck alongside aerial ladder. The portable ladder pipe, with 3” hose connected is carried on the running board or on deck. On some apparatus it is more efficient to place ladder pipe before moving ladder to side.
When fire building is on same side of apparatus as hose crib, the hose is walked around what part of the apparatus before rotating the turntable?
Notes D.
The front of the cab before rotating turntable.
Horizontal movement of pipe is controlled by _________ movement by chauffeur. Vertical movement of pipe is controlled by ________.
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Notes F.
turntable
halyards
Maximum extension of fly ladder (tip to ground) with 1 1/2” tip, and under extreme conditions, is __’.
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Notes H.
80’
What shall not be done with the aerial ladder with water flowing?
Notes I.
Do not extend or retract fly ladder until water is shut down.