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Ladders 6 TL Flashcards

1
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TL are NOT designed to operate w/outriggers & jacks down on one side only. Exception

A

If rig NOT level, lower the jacks & outrigger on low side 1st, then jacks & outriggers on high side until level as possible

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Who shall verify the placement of all outriggers & jacks prior to raising boom from bedded position

A

Any member operating the TL

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If a FF commences to set up a TL rig for an operation & then decides to abort the operation, he must _

A

Properly place all outriggers & jacks for operation OR return all outriggers & jacks to pre-set up position

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4
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Operating TL controls at the _ allow for smoother positioning of basket

A

Pedestal

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T/F Use of platform control switch is necessary whenever members/civilians enter or leave elevated basket

A

True- Ensures against movement of basket by accidentally touching platform control handle

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6
Q

TL water system hook up consists of 3”X3” gated Siamese on _ side & 4 1/2” inlet on _ side

What is the most effective means of communications between Basket & Pedestal

A

Left; Right

Intercom (Open circuit)

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7
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When using Intercom in TL- who shall be the reference point

TL intercom shall be checked

A

Pedestal (Basket = Bop: Do NOT use)

Daily & at initial stages of placing TL into operation

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8
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Communication preference order between Basket & Pedestal “IRS”

Can Detailed FF operate Basket

A

Intercom, Radio (HT), Signals (Hand)

Only if presently assigned to TL unit or Qualified Chauffeur Tillerman

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9
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A FF is operating in the basket w/a Personal harness secured to a substantial part of basket, but finds this too confining. What can be done to provide working room

A

Form a loop, once foot in diameter in LSR around substantial part of basket using a bowline to secure the loop, then hook Personal Harness onto this loop.

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10
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What is the Scrub Area

How can the boom be operated to the full extent of its scrub area

A

Area of bldg wall which can be touched by basket

Park TL w/front end angled about 15 degrees from bldg line. This puts cab portion of rig farther away than rear portion

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11
Q

Positioning TL perpendicular to bldg will considerably reduce scrub area & should be avoided whenever possible. What is an exception:

A

Ground of doubtful stability such as Vacant lots or unpaved areas & plank pads for outrigger deemed NOT substantial enough

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12
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Who surveys vacant lots for stability of TL

If a FF leaves basket for search/roof ops, can the Pedestal FF move the basket

A

Officer & LCC

Only if he advises FF’s of his intentions AND they in turn give approval OR visible life hazard should occur

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13
Q

Properly positioned TL provides wall coverage from grade level or below up to a max basket floor elevation of approx _’ at max 75 degree angle

A

70’

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14
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The basket while touching a point 32’ horizontally from center of TT can reach a basket floor elevation of _’

A

65’

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15
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TL scrub area covers front of bldg _’ high & _’ wide, and will cover a 100’ frontage of lower _ floors of a bldg

A

60’ H; 50’ W; 3 floors

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16
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TL has a scrub area of approx _ sq ft when center of TT is 32’ from bldg wall & cab is at _ degree angle from bldg line

A

7750 sq ft; 15 degree angle

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17
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Basket can reach points _’ below grade

A

10’

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18
Q

When center line of TT is _’ from bldg there will be sufficient room for basket to be dropped below horizontal w/boom perpendicular to side of rig

A

25’

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19
Q

Ideal horizontal distance from objective is _’ from center line of TT to bldg for allowance for sidewalks, outriggers, & parked vehicles

A

32’

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20
Q

While 75’ is the nominal height, the actual working height (bottom of basket at its highest elevation) is little more than _’ when boom is at max angle of 75 degrees

A

70’

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21
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How is TL positioned on Hills:

A

Rig parallel to direction of slope so boom ops in “Up-hill” direction. If possible rig should face “down-hill”. If facing downhill TT past objective. If facing uphill, TT before objective

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22
Q

Grades up to _% slope may be treated as level ground.
Max slope for TL ops set at _% grade.
A difference of slightly over _’ from front to rear of rig is approx 15% slope

A

4%
15%
5 1/2’

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23
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Boom Rated Capacity

On taking up, Boom shall be raised to _ angle to drain waterway & gated inlets opened to drain system of water

A

1000 lbs

60 degree angle

24
Q

Under Extreme Emergency Conditions for life saving purposes a PL may be used from Basket for extra height. Which PL preferred

A

20’ Combination ladder w/15’ of 1/2” rope fitted w/hose strap hook at one end through 6th rung

25
Q

Can a 25’ or 35’ PL be used from TL basket

A

Yes but greater difficulty encountered as PL gets larger in size & they should only be used when NO other alternative available

26
Q

How many FF’s are permitted in TL basket for PL evolution.

Can TL basket rail be used for anchoring purposes when using PL

A

No more than 3, but it’s possible to perform w/only 2 men in basket

NO & at NO time shall beams of PL touch basket railing. Cantilever position of PL is also forbidden. Use stang pipe riser

27
Q

When using PL in basket for drills- TL basket shall be raised _’ above ground

TL used for Vent purposes carry “SLASH”

A

2-3’ (CR TP fires 1-2’ off ground for fire in ceiling/cockloft penetration from below)

Saw, LSR, Axe, Six foot hook, Halligan

28
Q

Isolated roof where ventilation cannot be performed from an adjacent roof w/o stepping fully onto roof of fire bldg, FF operating tool shall limit travel to _

A

A radius of NO more than 10’ from basket. Rope shall be tied to substantial part of basket & operator shall use Bowline knot w/15’ loop & personal harness

29
Q

How is a peaked roof opened up from a TL basket

A

Place basket on roof as close to ridge pole as possible & start saw in basket & hold outside until shut off. 1st cut parallel to ridge pole w/1 foot on roof & other in basket making “7-11” pattern cut

30
Q

How large shall peaked roof cut be from a TL basket

Cuts in brick walls shall be made w/triangular form w/vertex angle _

A

Depends on reach of operator. Never over-extend

Upward to prevent further collapse. 1st & 2nd cuts at brickwork & last cut at mortar joint

31
Q

How shall TL basket railing be positioned for rescue & removal w/Ambulatory vs Obese/Incapacitated victims

A

Ambulatory: Middle railing of basket level w/window ledge or level w/top of fire escape
Obese: Top of basket rail level w/window sill or top rail of fire escape

32
Q

TL Safe Removal: Does the victim have to be brought to street level

A

No may be placed at lower level of fire bldg, adjoining fire escape, adj roof, & any other area of refuge

33
Q

Removal of Victim using Stokes Stretcher

A

Place stokes in Diagonal placement is easier & safer (preferred). Upright also acceptable w/stokes lashed onto solid part of basket railing. Horizontal may be used, but is least desired position

34
Q

Which carry in Basket will permit more than 1 such removal simultaneously

How shall Water Stream from TL be used on fire bldg heavily involved on several floors

A

Chair carry removal

Start at lowest level & work upward

35
Q

If a stream is needed from TL to protect people on fire escape because fire is emitting from windows below them, what type of stream used

A

Preferably fog used at an acute angle to bldg

36
Q

Best source of water supply for TL

A

Satellite Water Unit w/largest diameter hose

37
Q

Supply water to base of TL at _ PSI w/relief valve of TL set at _ PSI. Supply w/_ source(s) at base of TL.

A

200-250 PSI;
250 PSI;
Generally 1 source (2 Recommended for AL). Relay Pumper can have more than 1 source

38
Q

Relay pumper adjacent to TL should have in excess of _ psi intake pressure w/water flowing & still be able to deliver close to 250 PSI. Shut down shall be done at _

A

80 psi

At Pumper & NOT TL base gated Siamese

39
Q

Who shall survey each floor in regard to run off water, water laden stock, & structural damage when TL stream shut down

A

TL Officer surveys & relays info to IC

40
Q

Can Units operate inside of fire bldg while TL streams being used

A

Not unless life hazard involved. If TL stream only used for quick knock-down so interior forces can advance- interior forces may be withdrawn to fl/flrs below depending extent of fire & condition of structure

41
Q

T/F Materials that are NOT too heavy & size is NOT prohibitive may be placed inside of basket & lowered to street, onto floor, or up to roof.

A

True Items shall NOT protrude beyond basket railing

42
Q

Cutting Cornice w/TL, which tools are added to normal compliment of tools.
What should be cut last on cornice

A

Power saw & Bolt cutters

Metal hangers. Do NOT use basket to remove large sections of cornice

43
Q 
The relief valve on the tower ladder should be set to \_\_\_ psi.
A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 350
A

B. The tower ladder should be supplied with 200 to 250 psi and the relief valve is set at 250 psi

44
Q

Choose the correct:
A. The basket can reach points 15 feet below grade.
B. Ideal horizontal distance from the objective is 30 feet.
C. The basket while touching a point 32 feet horizontally from the center of the turntable can reach a basket floor elevation of 65 feet.
D. While 70 feet is the nominal height, the actual working height is little more than 65 feet when at the maximum angle of 75 degrees.

A

C
A. The basket can reach points 10 feet below grade.
B. Ideal horizontal distance is 32 feet from the objective.
D. While 75 feet is the nominal height, the actual working height is little more than 70 feet when at the maximum angle of 75 degrees.

45
Q

TL should be positioned parallel to direction of slope so that boom ops will be:
A. Down hill direction & if possible the rig should be facing up hill
B. Down hill direction & if possible rig should be facing down hill
C. Up hill direction & if possible the rig should be facing up hill
D. Up hill direction & if possible rig should be facing down hill

A

D

46
Q

Center of the turntable is ___ feet from a building, there will be sufficient room for TL basket to be dropped below the horizontal with the boom perpendicular to the side of the apparatus.
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25

A

D

47
Q

Incorrect:
A Ideal distance from objective is 32’ & the max angle of boom is 90 degrees
B. Basket while touching a point of 32’ horizontally from center of TT can reach basket fl elevation of 65’
C. While 75’ is nominal height, the actual max working height is about 70’
D. Center line of TT is 25’ from bldg- room exists to drop basket below horizontal w/boom perpendicular to rig

A

A 75 degrees is max angle

48
Q 
TL basket on roof of questionable stability- FF on roof was tied off to basket via bowline with a _' loop which limits FF to a radius of not more than _' from the basket
A. 10'; 15'
B. 5'; 10'
C. 15'; 15'
D. 15'; 10'
A

D

49
Q 
TL basket nozzle pressure should not exceed how many psi at the TL nozzle
A. 250 psi
B. 100 psi
C. 75 psi
D. 450 psi
A

B Nozzle pressures generally should not exceed 100 psi with a relief valve setting of 250 psi.

50
Q

Extended ops during subfreezing weather, TL basket lost control due to icing conditions. Restoration of control can be found by
A. Simultaneously depress & rotate the control handle vigorously while engaging “deadman”
B. LCC takes control of basket after shutting down the proper isolation valve at the base of the TT
C. Without engaging “deadman” control simultaneously depress & rotate the control handle vigorously several times

A

C

51
Q

Choose correct
A. Top rail of basket was positioned slightly below the work area
B. Basket was placed against the sagging cornice to secure it against the building
C. Section of the cornice was secured by a utility rope to the basket, lifted from the roof via the rope, & lowered to the street
D. Small light pieces of cornice were placed in the basket, protruding slightly beyond the basket railing & lowered to street

A

A
Boom shall not be used to force timbers or cornices back into building or onto roof, To pull or push objects, or As a derrick. Items should not protrude beyond basket railing

52
Q

Incorrect:
A. Drains on main waterway are opened, supply lines at 3” X 3” gated Siamese are removed, & gates are opened
B. Prior to boom being bedded, the drain plugs at the basket base shall be removed
C. After jacks & outriggers are raised, the boom shall be rebedded
D. Hydraulic pressure relief valve is to be opened after the boom is bedded & jacks & outriggers are seated

A

B After boom has been bedded the drain plugs at basket base shall be removed to insure entire system drained. Essential during winter operations

53
Q

Proper tower ladder positioning?
A: The tower was set up on a 18% slope in the uphill direction.
B: 5% slope is considered level for use of the tower ladder.
C: The apparatus should preferably face downhill.
D: Boom operations should be in the downhill direction.

A

C

A. The maximum slope for tower ladder operations is 15%.
B. Up to 4% is considered level. LAD 6 3.4.6
D. Uphill direction

54
Q

T/F Detailed members cannot operate on pedestal unless they are presently assigned to a Tower Ladder or are Qualified Chauffeur Tillerman (School Trained)

A

True

55
Q

TL & overhead obstructions incorrect
A: When operating below elevated trains or highways, TL should be maneuvered so that it is perpendicular to the obj & basket is in line with the target, close to the fire building.
B: At an intersection with overhead obstructions, the Tower Ladder should be positioned so that the boom can be raised between them.
C: When trees obstruct operations, it is possible to extend or raise the boom through light branches.
D: If overhead wires are obstructing ops, have the utility company remove the wires, when fire conditions warrant.

A 
A. Parallel to the objective.
Ladders 6 (3.3)
56
Q 
Members are drilling on the placement of the 20' PL from the basket of the TL.  Which rung from the butt is the basket ladder securing rope placed through?
A: 3rd
B: 6th
C: 5th
D: 4th
A

B. Place securing rope around a substantial object in lower portion of basket, preferably the Stang pipe riser, using the hook end of the rope.
Tower ladders 3.6.4 Figure 8

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