Ladders 2 Aerial Ladders Flashcards
Placement of aerial is dependent on 4 things?
Is immediate rescue apparent.
No immediate rescue,size of frontage.
Smoke,heat or fire causing a exposure that would endanger a victim, FF or ladder.
Area/street cond that hamper optimum positioning.
What is the percentage of aerial
ladders in the city?
almost 60%
Who will help LCC in placement of apparatus?
OV
PS He will do this before carrying out assigned duties. At least 1 guide man.
Initial placement officer OR ov
Aerial ladder proper placement from building is?
25 to 35ft from the building
for a good climbing angle.
Average curb is ____ ?
Average street is ___?
13ft
35ft
Line up the center of the _____ with the window, using sidewalk markings.
turntable
Put this in the proper order?
Rotate
raise
extend
Raise
Rotate
Extend
In obtaining accuracy well trained will sight the ladder rail in which section?
Top section
PS less experienced= UNDERSIDE of the ladder beam on top sliding section
Recommended distance from tip to objective is __?
2” to 6”
PS. for rescue use 2” so ladder
will rest against object exception at extreme angle let ladder barely touch.
When placing aerial at window sill tip should be?
Less than 6” over sill.
When only 1 aerial and 2 rescues are needed at 2 different places, position the turntable where?
turntable MIDWAY between locations.
When placing ladder alongside the fire escape the ladder should be ____ inches out with tip 1 to 3 ft above railing
2”
How many feet would be considered a narrow frontage building?
30’ or less in width
PS center turntable to center of building
Ladder companies shall make every effort to maintain access to nearby hydrants to allow for?
In line pumping
Large frontage building is considered, how many feet?
Over 30’
T/F For a large frontage building and no condition, place the apparatus, 15’ from the side wall passed on the approach.
False. place the center of turntable
PS. do not set up unless fire is on this side.
Extensive floor coverage if 2nd ladder comes from the opposite direction 1st ladder position 1st ladder where?
at the near end of the building.
Aerial in the cantilever position generally the max safe distance measured horizontal from tip of aerial to turntable is?
40 ft
PS tip fairly close so under load it will either not touch or barely touch
When venting windows with aerial aim for?
Remember no lateral pressure!
upper window panels,just above sash extend without hitting the sides and tops of the frame.
PS only slight extension through window.
extend and lower.
When man power is available who chocks outboard side?
OV it gives him a better chance
to observe the building he can also
use the spotlight to pinpont a victim
Officer might have used light also.
Who climbs ladder 1st and followed by Who?
OV then LCC.
T/F Movement of the aerial would be justified for great heat or smoke.
False exposure to flame or great heat.
At steeper angles have the victim grasp the _____.
Rungs
PS tell them to look ahead or up
When is removal of the victim considered complete?
When the victim is all the way on the ground
not the turntable. Render first aid until relieved exception unless another rescue is needed.
