Ladder Operations Flashcards
Portables:
Weight of 35?
Close length?
24?
135 lbs, 20’
80lbs, 14’
Portables:
How far apart are the rungs?
14”
Portables:
Where is length of the ladder marked? Unit designation?
Within 12”
Within 18”
Portables:
When can you not get the 35 off the back of your rig?
If another rig is within 20 feet of the rear
Portables:
Climbing angle degrees?
65° to 75° Or 1/4 the total working length
Portables:
At window?
At roof?
Along side fire escape?
Against the fire escape?
Level with sill
At least 2 feet above
One to 3 feet above railing
Slightly above railing
Portables:
Who secures a ladder and when?
First member that climbs if it is to be left unattended
Portables:
Which rung do you lock your leg on?
Over and under the rung that is two rungs above the one you are standing on
Portables:
Who checks the latter lock assembly’s before ascending?
First member ascending
Portables:
Ladder capacity of collapsible ladder?
Street an extension ladders 26 feet or less?
Extension ladder 27 to 35 feet?
Up to 300
Up to 500
Up to 600
Portables:
What ladder can the roof and Ov use to gain access to the balcony levels?
12’ hook
Portables:
To gain access to the window above the front entrance of the building, what window should you place the ladder to?
The adjoining window to this room
Portables:
In most cases which is the quickest route to get a ladder to the rear of a brownstone?
The second floor of an adjoining brownstone
Brownstone = butt first
Portables:
Brownstone ladder placement?
4th floor
3rd
2nd
4th = 35’
3 = 24 or 35
2 = 24 or 14’ A frame
Portables:
When venting a window where should the latter be placed, and where should the tip be?
Up wind from the window, and level with or higher than the top of the window
A 6 foot hook is preferable to vent
Portables:
What ladder should be used on a weekend or damaged stairs?
24 foot extension
Portables:
What wrong should you not climb past?
Do not climb higher than a third one from the top
Portables:
After placing a ladder against the building how should you not lower it to meet its objective?
Do not pull the butt further away from the building
Portables:
When can you bring metal ladders or tools inside electrical generating stations?
Never
Portables:
When do you make a visual inspection? When do you grease them?
Weekly, yearly
Aerials:
Where do you place the apparatus in relation to the building?
25 to 35 feet from the building
Put truck in Center of Street if possible
**Average sidewalk is 13 feet
Aerials:
Where do you carry shocks on the rig?
One set on each side
Aerials:
How far do you place the tip from the building?
Extreme angle?
2” - 6” ; in case of a rescue use 2”
Barely touch the building
Aerials:
Placing at a window?
Less than 6 inches over the the sill
Aerials:
Alongside a fire escape?
One to 3 feet above the railing; 2 inches away from the face
Aerials:
What is a narrow frontage building? Where should you put the turntable?
30 feet or less, place it in the center
Aerials:
What is a large frontage building?
Where do you place the rig?
Over 30 feet;
15 feet from the sidewall passed (you may have to move the truck forward)
Aerials:
If you have to cantilever the ladder for roof access, where should you place it on the roof?
Fairly close so that it does not or barely touches to eliminate twisting stress
Aerials:
When venting for extinguishment where do you aim?
The upper window panels, And then lower through bottom sash
Aerials:
For rescue, who ascends first followed by whom?
OV followed by LCC.
OV goes in and helps victim on the ladder feet first to LCC
Aerials:
Where should you place yourself below a victim that is ambulatory?
One rung below, maintain physical contact
Aerials:
Can you move the ladder with someone on it?
Only an extreme emergency with a fire fighter and victim on it can be justified
Aerials:
When is removal complete?
Victim has removed all the way to the ground
Aerials:
More than one victim, who goes first in the front?
The rear?
Front = fat guy first;
Most helpless victim assisted by chauffeur while Ov climbs out and assist ambulatory person
Rear = simple removal first and then concentrate on difficult removal
Aerials:
If engine and truck enter block from opposite directions, where should the truck stop?
Just short of the hydrant the engine will use, officer and members get off the rig.
Aerials:
Area ladders at a vacant, when should the officer give precedence to his Ariel?
Building not completely vacant, prior knowledge of vagrants or squatters
Aerials:
When at a cross streets and unsure of location of emergency, where do you put the rig?
Do not cross intersection unless sure of location
Aerials:
When should the LCC remain on the turntable?
When members entered via Ariel are in a precarious position
Aerials:
Ladder pipe:
can either of the bubbles be in the red zone on the inclineoometer?
No either level apparatus or reposition
Aerials:
What is the only tool that doesn’t have to be carried up an aerial ladder?
6’ hook
Doesn’t have to be touched until top of hook is at knee level
Aerials:
The inboard should not be further than what from the building?
35 feet
Aerials:
Can you raise rotate and extend simultaneously?
Perform one function at a time
Aerials:
If the chauffeur has to leave the turntable for an extended period, what should he do to the rig?
Turn off PTO
Aerials:
To remove ice, what order should It be in?
Rungs
Rung locks
Trussing
Beams
Aerials:
When ice prevents Ariel from being raised away, what should you do?
Portable ladder under the extended section. For a higher angle use a utility rope from a building across the street
Aerials:
When should a member be in position when climbing?
Should be on turntable before ladder is raised
Tower Ladder:
What is the preferred method, individual jacks or all jacks?
All Jack’s
Tower Ladder:
Do you lower Jack’s on the low side first or the high side?
Low side first
Tower Ladder:
Can you lower it into mud?
Not into mud or sand.
Tower Ladder:
The guide fireman when putting down jacks remains in position until what?
The outrigger is fully lowered on the blind side
Tower Ladder:
What can be used as a gauge for the 75 foot tower ladder? 95 foot?
A 6 foot hook for the 75.
The clearance for the 95 foot is 6’8”
Tower Ladder:
Preferred placement for outrigger pins?
For the jacks?
Outriggers is the lowest hole.
Jacks shall be the highest slot available.
Tower Ladder:
When will in alarm sound on the boom?
When it is in close proximity to the cab
Tower Ladder:
Who should perform delicate movements pedestal man or bucket man?
Pedestal man, unless his view is obstructed
**Details should not operate the turntable unless assigned to a TL or school trained
Tower Ladder:
While in the bucket can you Raise extend and rotate simultaneously?
Yes, Unlike the aerial.
Tower Ladder:
The number of members in the bucket should be limited to how many?
2
Tower Ladder:
Are the bucket railings a substantial part of the bucket?
No, they should not be used as a substantial object.
Tower Ladder:
How many degrees can a water system cover?
360°
Tower Ladder:
Where are the inlets and what kind?
3” x 3” gated Inlet on the left; 4 1/2 inch ungated on the right
Tower Ladder:
What is the primary means of communication between the bucket and pedestal?
The intercom
**If it doesn’t work rely on the HT for communication.
Tower Ladder:
How often is the intercom checked?
Every tour
Tower Ladder:
What is the reference point when communicating between the bucket and a pedestal?
The pedestal
Tower Ladder:
What is the ideal horizontal distance from the turntable to the objective?
What is the minimum distance for sufficient room to drop the bucket below the horizontal?
32 feet
25 feet
Tower Ladder:
When operating over the crew cab, which window can the bucket generally reach?
Third floor and above
Tower Ladder:
When positioning at a brownstone, what is the ideal position to be in, in relation to the windows?
Top floor VEIS
Tower Ladder:
How many row frames can a TL typically cover?
6
Tower Ladder:
Preferred method of rescue in terms of how to move towards the window?
Bucket at victims level
Out of their reach
Extends in for rescue
Tower Ladder:
Positioning at H type?
Fire apt and floor above
Tower Ladder:
Positioning at taxpayer?
Operate at street level and protect exposures
Tower Ladder:
Positioning at flat roof PD?
Cover two sides
In Line with alley
Angling away
Tower Ladder:
Positioning at peaked roof PD
Preferred position is parallel to front of the building
Tower Ladder:
Roof access at a flat roof?
Seek alternative means for roof access, because of time added and tactical advantages of the TL.
**Peaked roof however TL is the safest method to ventilate the roof.
Tower Ladder:
Positioning at a place of worship?
Cover two sides (similar to PD)
Tower Ladder:
When positioning on tight streets, how should a guide man maintain visual contact?
Using the officer side mirror
Tower Ladder:
Hills:
Downhill?
Uphill?
Facing downhill, turntable pass the objective.
Facing uphill place the turntable before the objective
Preferably face the apparatus downhill**
Confirm all wheels are on the ground
Tower Ladder:
Vacant lot positioning?
Boom positioning?
Perpendicular to the fire building
Should not be at right angles to the chassis
Tower Ladder:
Positioning in relation to overhead wires?
Burning wires?
Directly under the wires will allow for upper floor VEIS.
Position across the street
Tower Ladder:
If wires fall on apparatus?
Transmit urgent.
No member shall touch the apparatus.
Any member already on apparatus should remain in place until power is removed.
Tower Ladder:
When should you re-bed the boom?
After fully retracting Jackson out Riggers.
Tower ladder:
When you enter a window from the bucket, how can you create a reference point to get out?
6 foot hook firmly into the corner of a window cell.
Place the bucket cord light into the window.
Tower ladder:
When you have to search in a joining a room after entering from the bucket how should you do it?
Go back into the bucket and reposition the bucket to the appropriate window (Ensured egress)
Tower ladder:
What is the priority action once entering from a window?
What type of communication should the bucket firefighter have with the person who went in the window to search?
Close the door to the room.
Voice contact with one another
Tower ladder:
When can you move a bucket that has dropped off a member to VIS?
Only if it is required for rescue purposes
Tower ladder:
How should you position the bucket so a person can step into it?
How should you position the bucket for unconscious incapacitated or obese victim?
Middle of a bucket at a level where the person can step into it without straddling the window.
Top bucket rail level with a cell is preferred (so they can be dumped into it)
Tower ladder:
How should you position the rig in order to expedite putting the bucket to a window with a victim?
Parallel to the objective while lining the bucket up with the window.
Tower ladder:
What joystick movement should be first when moving a bucket away from a window?
The opposite of the preceding movement.
Tower ladder:
When putting a incapacitated victim into the bucket, what is the preferred method for removal?
Putting them in a Stokes.
Tower ladder:
When putting a victim in a stokes how should you lash them to the bucket?
Who should lower the bucket?
Diagonal positioning
The pedestal fire fighter
Tower ladder:
When removing someone from a bridge elevator track or highway where should the rig be?
Directly below the area; use the bucket as an elevator
Tower ladder:
Preferred position for roof access?
Bucket over the roof with the gate parallel to the roofline
Tower ladder:
When using the saw in the bucket where should you start it and where should you stop at?
Starter saw in the bucket keep it outside the bucket until it is shut off
Tower ladder:
When you attach a utility cord to the store, where should you lash it?
Either to the bucket or held by the guide fire fighter
Tower ladder:
When using the saw where is the first cut?
Parallel to the ridge pole
Tower ladder:
What needs to happen when you escape the bucket by the escape ladder?
Apparatus remains in PTO, the engine is shut down, and the side rails of the ladder are raised
Tower ladder:
If the bucket gets wedged, what should you do?
Give an urgent, secure members to a substantial part of the bucket, and remain low
Tower ladder:
When using the bucket to overhaul, how should you position it?
Top of the bucket railing slightly below the work area
Tower ladder:
Can you operate the bucket stream into an occupied building?
Yes
- Fire extending in the cock loft and top floor is untenable
- Hand Lions cannot advance due to fire conditions
Tower ladder:
How many sources of water for the bucket?
What is the best source of water?
Generally only one supply.
A satellite is the best source
Tower ladder:
What is the recommended pressure?
200 to 250 psi
Tower ladder:
Where should the water flow to the tower ladder be controlled?
At the water source, (engine apparatus or satellite manifold)
Tower ladder:
When stretching a 3 1/2 inch, where should the mail and go?
The gated inlet
Tower ladder:
When you need to reposition the TL, where do you disconnect the 3 1/2?
Do you have to disconnect?
At the base of the TL.
No, only if the distance is short and there is sufficient slack
Tower ladder:
When do you need to pull the safety pin on the waterway?
If water will be applied below horizontal
Tower ladder:
If the building is fully involved where should you start?
What is an exception?
Generally start at the lowest level and work upward
Advanced fire in a row frame: begin at the top floor (similar to a sprinkler head where water will cascade down)
Common cockloft exposure protection: attack at the leading edge
Tower ladder:
Where should you direct the stream add an each type with fire in the windows in the front courtyard and throat?
In the throat first then towards the front of the building
Tower ladder:
For a street level tax payer attack, where should you direct the stream?
Penetrating the ceiling to collapse it and expose fire in the cock loft
Tower ladder:
Can you operate the TL downward into roof openings?
Generally ineffective and counterproductive and will result in a prolonged operation
Tower ladder:
What tip is preferred to hydraulically overall stock?
1 1/2 inch
Tower ladder:
Can the bucket be extended into the building?
Only if the I C says when there is a heavy clutter or doubtful floor stability or personnel must be removed from the bucket
Tower ladder:
When using them all to breach cinderblocks where should you start?
Start at the top. concrete is usually hollow towards the top
Tower ladder:
When using the saw to cut brick, what shape should it be and where should the first two cuts bay?
Triangular with a vertex angle upward, and the first and second cuts should be sloped down
Tower ladder:
Should you transport a ladder on the bucket?
Draped over a locked monitor. Should be secured.
Tower ladder:
Where is the preferred position for a High Point anchor?
Under the bucket
**Under no circumstances shall you use the landing pads of the bucket.
Tower ladder:
Bucket as High Point anchor: Can you have the rig on?
What stokes should you use?
Turn the rig off, siren on, and remove everyone from the rig
The metal Stokes always
Tower ladder:
What wheels do you mount the snow chains to?
All 4 Outer Dr. wheel tires
Tower ladder:
What rails do you lash the stokes to?
The top rails
Tower ladder:
Where should the final ex cross the patient’s body?
Across the patient’s chest
