Ifsta Aerial Book Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main uses of an aerial ladder?
A
Rescue, ventilation, elevated master streams, gaining access to upper levels of an emergency scene
2
Q
Three types of platform apparatus
A
Aearial ladder, telescoping platforms, and articulating aerial platforms
3
Q
Minimum GPM for water shield
A
75 gpm
4
Q
Quint requirments
A
Size of the fire pump, Size of the water tank, Amount of supply and attack hose, and pre-plumbed waterway on aerial
5
Q
Selector valve is…
A
three way valve that directs fluid to either the stabilizer control valves of the aerial device control valves
6
Q
Very high strength steel in cable systems
A
Plow steel
7
Q
NFPA 1901
A
Requires a control station on the platform of a ladder
