Ladder Company Fireground Operations

Question 1

During rescue operations hose lines are placed between?

Answer 1

the fire and the victims

• control interior stairways and corridors for evacuating occupants and advancing fire firefighters
• protect firefighters searching for victims around and above the fire

Question 2

single family dwellings or in two stories those in dager most are the ones

Answer 2

on the first floor or those directly over the fire on the second floor

Question 3

In apartment house the order of floors to be searched are what?

Answer 3

• the fire floor
• the flood above the fire
• the top floor-
• then other floors in ascending order

Question 4

In hotel room fires, be sure to search

Answer 4

the same for apartment fires and ( the rooms directly behind those on fire must receive prime attention because of the possibility of lateral travel or smoke, gases and fire between them.

Question 5

During a search in a office or work area it is important to

Answer 5

leave the same doorway used to enter, otherwise a part of that area maybe overlooked

Question 6

fire travel by what presents the greatest firefighting problem

Answer 6

• convection

Question 7

unless a fire in the attic

Answer 7

roof ventilation is rarely necessary,( use horizontal ventilation through windows and doors)

Question 8

Double hing windows should be opened how?

Answer 8

• two thirds down form the top

- one third up form the bottom

Question 9

When wind is a factor, the windows on what side should be opened?

Answer 9

leeward first, then the windows on the windward side

Question 10

What is more effective a single large hole for venting or several smaller holes

Answer 10

A single large hole is better

Question 11

What percentage of a window should be covered with a nozzle fore hydraulic ventilation?

Answer 11

90%

Question 12

If using an elevator to reach a fire it is best to stop

Answer 12

2 floors below the fire floor

Question 13

How wide should a trench cut be at least

Answer 13

4 ft and the width of the roof

Question 14

FF should take into consideration when determining what method to use to gain entry though a door

Answer 14

1) how is the door constructed
2) what is its use
3) how is the door hung
4) how is the door locked
5) the proper tools available to force the door open

Question 15

Tempered glass should be

Answer 15

• a last resort when entering a structure

- if needs to be broken strike at lower corner

Question 16

During a ladder approach on a hill the ladder turntable should always be placed

Answer 16

downhill of the point of operation

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Question 17

Victims should be removed how during ladder rescue

Answer 17

• victims most in danger
• victims gathered in groups
• any remaining victims in exposed areas

Question 18

The ideal position for a ladder along side an objective i?

Answer 18

perpendicular to the objective

Question 19

Positioning a ladder at the corner of the building can

Answer 19

• allow coverage of 2 sides of the building

- may block access though

Question 20

When removing pts from a fire escape or balcony

Answer 20

the tip of the ladder should be 6ft above the railing on the side that is least exposed to the fire

Question 21

Ground ladders should not be overloaded

Answer 21

only 1 FF per section for extension ladders

Question 22

At a minimum how many FF will it take to raise a 35 ft ladder

Answer 22

• 3 FF

Question 23

What is the optimum angle for ground ladders

Answer 23

• 75.5 degrees

- anything less than 70 degrees take caution

Question 24

What is the max weight for extension ladders

What is the max weight for folding ladders

Answer 24

750 lbs

300 lbs

Question 25

If a ground ladder is raised to a flat roof how many rungs should be above the roofline

Answer 25

4 to 5

Question 26

Property conservation is

Answer 26

3rd tactical priority

Question 27

What are the tactical priorities

Answer 27

1) life safety
2) extinguishment
3) property conservation

Question 28

A water flow rate of 500 GPM will add how many tons of water per min

Answer 28

2 tons

Question 29

Should elevated fire streams be directed into ventilation holes?

Answer 29

• No this will destroy the venting action and drive heat and smoke through the building.
• If need direct stream on the roof near the vent hole.

Question 30

During overhaul which tools should be utilized

Answer 30

• Power saws should be used other than hand tools