Ladder Company Operations Flashcards
When the center-line of the turntable is __ feet from a building, there will be sufficient room for the basket to be dropped below the horizontal with the boom perpendicular to the side of the apparatus?
25 feet
What are the capacities of the following ladders?
A) collapsible ladders
B) roof, straight, and extension ladders 26’ or less
C) extension ladders 27’ to 35’
A) 300 pounds
B) 500 pounds
C) 600 pounds
All weights include victims, members and equipment,
What is the proper placement for portable ladders at the following locations?
A) window
B) roof
C) alongside a fire escape on building wall
D) against a fire escape
A) tip level with window sill
B) tip at least 2’ above roof or parapet
C) 1-3’ above fire escape railing
D) slightly above fire escape railing
Where do you mark company ladders?
Length of the ladder - Within 12” of the end of the ladder
Unit designation - Within 18” of each butt end
straight ladders - marked at each end of each rail
extension ladders - butt end only of each rail on the bed ladder.
In a tenement fire what should the officer consider before going above the fire?
Severity and location of fire
Line placement and availability of water
Control of fire apartment door
Consideration of an area of refuge
What is the physical communication between the guide man and the operator of the power saw
One slap = stop cut
Two slaps = cut
Three slaps = shut down saw
the basket of the T.L has a floor area of approx. sq. feet
15 sq.feet
the chassis is supported at __ points while the boom is in operation?
6 points ( 4 jacks and 2 outriggers)
to judge that outriggers will clear all obstructions a___feet hook maybe used as a gauge
6 foot hook
While a search is being conducted, what is the determining factor for keeping the door open or closed?
The determining factor is whether or not the engine company has a charged hose line and is ready to advance into the fire area.
T.B. search 9.10.1
What are the 1st arriving ladder companies priorities when conducting a search?
1) Locate the fire
2) Control the door to the apt. or area, and any vent points
3) Communicate the fire location to the engine officer and the IC
4) Determine if conditions are tenable to support life
Note: if a search can be conducted without a hose line locate and contain the fire area and start the search for life from this point if it is untenable, move in behind the engine company advance
When searching adjacent to or above the fire area/floor for life where should you start your search?
You should start your search for life immediately upon entering the area, followed by searching for the extension of fire. Any extension should immediately be reported to the IC.
What should the fast officer bring up to the Incident Command Post (ICP) when reporting in?
The fast officer should bring an up to date copy of the response ticket to the ICP.
(MMID chap 2 sec 4.5)
What are the factors to consider when you need to use the aerial for the roof but at the some time there is an apparent need to remove an occupant/s?
Factors:
1)Emotional state of the occupant-agitated,frightened, or threatening to jump should be removed first.
2)Fire/smoke in the immediate vicinity of the occupant
3)Location and severity of the fire
4)Time element- roof access can be given priority if occupant is in no immediate danger. If any doubt exists remove occupant first.
(FFP’s Ladders 3 sec 3.2.4 part 8
What is the proper way to cut a floor with an axe in a tenement?
Cut a floor at a 60 degree angle and on a bias. It is easier than cutting across the grain.
(FFP’s Ladders 3 sec 7.4.2 B)
