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1
Q

When i extending or lowering fly ladder, how do the hands grasp the halyard

A

at right angles to the direction of pull

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2
Q

can you leave a halyard untied on a portable ladder

A

may be left untied if the situation warrants. If time permits or if ladder is to be rolled or carried vertically the halyard just be tied

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3
Q

if time permits or a ladder is to be carried vertically how MUST the halyard be tied

A

taking a turn around the THIRD** rung from the bottom and tying a clove hitch and binder

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4
Q

how shall a 35’ portable be raised onto the building

A

hand over hand on the rungs until it is vertical against the building with the FLY IN

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5
Q

what are the steps to extending the fly on the ladder

A

UNTIES knot
raises fly ladder to desired height
roll ladder to turn FLY AWAY from the building
Rooe must be retired before ladder is rolled when repositioning

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6
Q

when hoisting a ladder to the roof how many men are involved and what tools

A

Officer and four men go to the roof with roof rope, ladder roller, life belt, and forcible entry tools

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7
Q

when hoisting a portable to the roof where does the rope go around the ladder

A

loop of the bowline is slipped over both beams at the butt

brought to the region marked on the rungs and the bowline knot is centered between the 2 beams

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8
Q

As a portable ladder is raised how is the ladder facing

A

the rope is between the ladder and the building

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9
Q

where is the markings on a portable ladder for a roof raise

A

the first rung above the center is to be marked

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10
Q

what are the specs of the portable ladder roof raise markings

A

rung above the center is one inch tape at BOTH ends of the run two inches from the beams

the second rung above the center is marked with one inch tape at the center

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11
Q

if conditions permit, where is the preferred method of anchoring the PSS

A

thing off to a substantial object

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12
Q

when tying the anchor
knot on the pss hook how is it done

A

palms facing up, anchor hook ON TOP of the hook (hard on top)

make a half hitch with the right hand

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13
Q

when playing out the pss rope from anchor point to exit point what hand is everything done with

A

right hand and always lead with it

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14
Q

when preparing to exit a window what shall be done with the EXO

A

extend device in the LEFT hand beyond the sill

don’t hold the exo when exiting

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15
Q

what is the last thing to let go when exiting a window with the PSS

A

the left hand

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16
Q

when descending with the PSS what is essential to help with controlled speed

A

the right hand always stays in contact with the rope

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17
Q

when rescuing a victim at a window while using the LSR how shall both people be positioned

A

FF being lowered : instruct the victim to place both arms around your neck, both legs around waist

Place your arms around the victims upper torso and lock hands behind victims back

signal to lower must be verbally given by member being lowered (look up)

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18
Q

what are considered unreliable substantial objects

A

plumbing vent pipes
sheet metal housing
TV Masts
newel post
banisters

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19
Q

After hauling the stop command while out of the reach of the victim being rescued at a window, how shall you proceed with lining up with the victim

A

stop when shoulder to shoulder with the victim reguardless of the position in the window

20
Q

when deploying the fire window blanket where shall members be staged

A

members ABC on the floor above
members DE on the floor below

21
Q

which member throws the fire window blanket away from the building

A

member b after A and C have secured their straps

22
Q

how many floors above the fire can the window blanket be deployed

A

2 floors above if necessary

23
Q

who shall designate the spotter outside observing the placement of the window blanket

A

The IC

24
Q

If you are unable to get the corner straps of the window blanket to an adjoining window what can you do

A

if within 6 feet, use a hook, if not hold both straps in the same window

25
Q

who can order the deployment of the KO curtain

A

the IC only

26
Q

who is in charge of coordinating the deployment of the KO curtain

A

the 2nd arrive ladder company officer

27
Q

in the case of possible auto exposure, what may be needed at the deployment site of the ko curtain

A

a water can or a hand line

28
Q

when getting ready to deploy
the ko curtain and evaluating wind conditions who shall you relay this info too

A

the officers in the fire floor and the IC

29
Q

who is the deployment firefighter for the KO curtain and what is his tool assignment

A

first due roof
KO curtain, hydra ram, halligan

30
Q

what is the tool assignment for the recieving FF in a ko curtain deployment

A

hydra ram, halligan, halligan hook

31
Q

when deploying the KO curtain what must the deployment FF have

A

his facepiece on and Full PPE donned

32
Q

if necessary can the KO curtain be deployed horizontally

A

never, it is designed only to be used vertically

33
Q

when the recieving and deploying FF are in position notify who (ko curtain)

A

the 2nd due ladder officer and say it’s in position and ready to be deployed

34
Q

Who can approve the removal of the KO curtain

A

the IC - the request can only be made by the ladder officer inside the fire apartment after consulting with the engine officer

35
Q

how shall the KLSR be placed

A

place carrying case approx 10’ from the parapet with the RED anchor flap towards substantial object and GREEN towards point of descent

36
Q

what kind of knot shall be tied on a substantial object when using the KLSR

A

the tensionless hitch

no set ammount if wraps

37
Q

what size figure 8 knot shall be made on the KLSR

A

approx 10’ from the window 10” -12” loop

8-10-12

38
Q

when being lowered on the KLSR which hand controls the speed of descent and must always remain in contact

A

The RIGHT hand

39
Q

KLSR - what signals the lowering member is ready

A

raising the left hand

right hand holds rope**

40
Q

how shall feet be placed against wall when being lowered

A

approx 12” apart

41
Q

the signal to be lowered when making a rescue must be given only how

A

VERBALLY

42
Q

What knot must be tied when an unconscious victim is encountered at a window

A

the bowline on a bight and slipper hitch must be tied

43
Q

what do the number of wraps required in a tensionless hitch depend on

A

diameter of the substantial object
surface tension
squared edges

44
Q

what is the line of descent when being lowered in a roof rope rescue

A

between the rows of the windows

45
Q

when using a vertical substantial object such as a chimney, allow the rope to do what

A

drop to the base close to the roof

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