LADDER 3

Question 1

SIMULTANEOUS Need for Aerial Ladder for Roof FF and Occupant removal
Take the Occupant first if they are:

Answer 1

F-righted
A-gitated
T-threatening to jump

S-moke or fire in Vicinity
L-ocation or severty of fire
I-mmediate danger
D-oudt
E-ndangered or seriously disturbed

Question 2

defend primary and secondary searches

Answer 2

primary search is an immediate search for life. this primay search is rapid but thorough and systemmatic
secondary search is thorough and painstakingly complete search, to ensure thAt no possible victims are overlooked, aS CHIldren may hide in closets or under beds or in bathrooms. the secondary must also include the entire perimeter of the building and all shafts, basements/cellars,ect.

Question 3

Roof Access will be obtained using the following priority order(LRFPMDs)

Answer 3

attached adjoining building

2. An enclosed evacuation stairway.
3. Aerial Ladder or Tower Ladder.

Question 4

what are the 2nd Roof Firefighter(lrfpmD)

Tools, what if its a top floor fire?

Answer 4

Roof Firefighter
Tools: Halligan hook, Halligan, LSR and Life Belt
Top floor fire: Bring the KO Curtain in lieu of the LSR and Life Belt.

Question 5

The Ventilation Support Group will be the __ ladder company assigned on a 10–. They
will arrive with their second piece of apparatus and report to the __with __positive
pressure ventilation fans. Their assignment is to pressurize the attack and evacuation
stairs in ——s

Answer 5

The Ventilation Support Group will be the 6th ladder company assigned on a 10-77. They
will arrive with their second piece of apparatus and report to the IC with two positive
pressure ventilation fans. Their assignment is to pressurize the attack and evacuation
stairs in HRFPMDs

Question 6

If roof operations are not being covered by the 1st and 2nd to arrive lad comp. LCCs because of outside operations, WCD or LSR evolutions, then the IC may assign this responsibility to the — arrive ladder
company.

Answer 6

If roof operations are not being covered by the 1st and 2nd to arrive ladder
company LCCs because of outside operations, WCD or LSR evolutions, then the
Incident Commander may assign this responsibility to the 3rd to arrive ladder
company.

Question 7

The __ ladder company officer shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s)
have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in a closed position

Answer 7

The 3rd ladder company officer shall confirm the evacuation stairway door(s)
have been closed on the fire floor and are maintained in a closed position

Question 8

WHO brings the KO curtain is a HRFPMD?(MD)

WHERE does he go?

Answer 8

6.13.4 1st due Roof Firefighter(HRFPMD)
Tools: Halligan, Hydra Ram, and KO Curtain
Proceed to the apartment directly above the fire via the attack stairway if possible, and gain entry.

Question 9

(MD)Prior to entering the public hallway, the Ladder Officer shall get a report from who?

Answer 9

Prior to entering the public hallway, the Ladder Officer shall get a report on exterior conditions from members operating outside the building and the Roof firefighter operating on the floor above.

Question 10

If the HRN is to be used, the __ assigned engine will put it into operation the officer shall
contact the ___ for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned to the 10-_

Answer 10

If the HRN is to be used, the 4th assigned engine will put it into operation the officer shall
contact the dispatcher for the identity of the unit carrying the HRN that has already been assigned to the 10-77

Question 11

The Fire Sector or Branch shall be equipped with the following:(5.5.2 HR)

Answer 11

The Fire Sector or Branch shall be equipped with the following:
1. SCBA for all personnel required for the operations of this
sector/branch.
2. Copy of the floor plan.
3. Fire Sector/Branch log. (Figure 14)
4. Post Radio