Ladders 3 Tenements

Question 1

Ladders 3, 1.2

DESCRIPTION OLD LAW TENEMENTS ?

Answer 1

Three to seven stories.

20’ to 25’ wide.

50’ to 85’ deep.

Interior stairs to cellar (may have been removed if building has been renovated).

Question 2

Ladder 3 ,2.2
T/F
The well trained unit should have an alternate tool assignments and/or positions when they are second to arrive or when operating in other types of
dwellings.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Ladders3 1.1

During roll call, the Company officer shall inform members of what ?

Answer 3

*hazardous conditions,
*safety issues,
*street closings,
*Department Orders and
*Other pertinent information affecting the unit.
(A copy of these messages shall be posted after roll call for members to read)

Question 4

Ladders 3 , 3.2.1 (4)
To who does the 1st to arrive Lad. Co. notify the location of the fire apartment and when you enter to search for the fire?

Answer 4

Notify the IC and the Eng. Officer

Question 5

Ladders 3 , 3.2.4(8)

When aerial ladder is needed both for removal and roof access, roof access can be given priority when?

Answer 5

If the person to be removed is in
no immediate danger.
If any doubt exists remove the occupant
first.

Question 6

Ladders 3 , 3.4.2.
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE FLOOR ABOVE, THE 2nd DUE LADDER OFFICER MUST SIZE UP CONDITIONS ON THE FIRE FLOOR. WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?

Answer 6

a. Severity and location of fire.
b. Line placement and availability of water.
c. Control of fire apartment door.
d. Consideration of an area of refuge before going above.

Question 7

Ladders 3, 3.4.2

Who shall ENSURE that the rear and sides of the building are checked?

Answer 7

2nd Due Truck Officer

Question 8

Ladders 3, 3.5.2

When encountering membrane roofs who shall be notified?

Answer 8

The Incident Commander must be

notified because the volatility of this roof material may require a line to protect members operating on the roof.