Ladder Company Tools

Question 1

Who has authorization to vent?

Answer 1

Ladder Company officer

Question 2

T or F? When forcing a door open, you take the Top Hinge first?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Name the three parts of a Halligan

Answer 3

Adz
Pike
Fork (Concave and Bevel)

Question 4

If you are to vent a room from a fire escape, which window should you vent first?

Answer 4

Window next to the fire escape, not the window next to you.

Question 5

T or F? When venting from the roof, one must be directly overhead of the window they aim to vent.

Answer 5

False, one should always avoid standing directly above the window.

Question 6

What is the maximum force the hydra-ram exert?

Answer 6

10,000 lbs

Question 7

Can the Hydra Ram be used underwater?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What is the maximum opening of the Hydra Ram?

Answer 8

4 inches

Question 9

What does the hydra ram weigh?

Answer 9

12 lbs

Question 10

T or F? The Hydra Ram uses Hydraulic Fluid

Answer 10

False, it uses Propylene Glycol

Question 11

What is the main purpose that the hydra ram the was designed for?

Answer 11

To open inward and outward opening doors

Question 12

Can the Hydra Ram be used as an auto extrication tool?

Answer 12

No, it may be used to provide an opening from the side of a vehicle hood or trunk for placement of an extinguishing agent.

Question 13

What parts of the Hydra Ram can be cleaned with soap and water?

Answer 13

All of it, including the pistons.

Question 14

What oil should the pistons of the Hydra Ram be lubricated with?

Answer 14

3 in 1 oil