Probation 121.17 Flashcards
- When the fly section of the aerial ladder cannot be retracted what actions shall occur?
Truck shall be placed out of service and Fleet Maintenance Division notified
- Ladder cables shall be inspected?
Weekly
- Portable ladders pawls shall be cleaned and lubricated when and with what?
Weekly and with regular motor oil
- After arriving on the scene of the fire, the truck shall be placed?
On the most level spot available
- When placing the truck what shall be avoided if possible?
Overhead obstructions, electrical wiring, uneven and soft ground
- Upon stopping what shall occur?
Parking brake shall be applied
- What shall the truck driver do concerning wheel chocks and regardless of grade?
The chocks shall be placed front and rear of rear tractor wheels
- If a truck must be placed on a hill, the ladder should be placed?
Tractor should remain aligned with trailer and positioned so ladder shall be uphill and angled not more than 45 degrees away from the center line of the truck
- Who is shall select the best possible positioning of the truck for stability and accomplishment of fireground duties?
The Truck Officer
- Caution must be taken during stormy weather and what precautions should be taken in high winds?
A guy line shall be attached to the tip of the fly section by passing the end of a lifeline over the top rung, and tying a clove hitch and safety around the rope hanging down. Personnel standing on the ground shall pull all slack from the rope. Tension shall be maintained on the guy line in the direction from which the wind is blowing.
- Ladder operations will be accomplished smoothly and rapidly if?
Control levers are moved slowly and evenly
- When operating the ladder why is it better to perform one operation at a time?
It is much safer; very little time is gained by multiple operations
- When rescue operations dictate that the ladder operate in a near horizontal position what might be required.
Placement of a short portable ladder under the tip
- What could occur if a ladder is climbed beyond its point of rest?
The beams could be damaged
- How many rungs above the edge of the roof should ladder be extended?
Two (2) to three (3) rungs