Section 4 Ladder Co. Operations Flashcards
How much webbing do you need for a Stokes basket operation
40 ft of 1 inch webbing
During a Stokes basket rescue what is the highest priority
The safety of the victim
What is the maximum load for the Little Giant
300 lb
What is the height of the Little Giant
15 foot in straight mode and 7 foot 3 in in a frame mode
What is the maximum load for the collapsible or folding ladder
300 lb
What is the height of the attic ladder
10 feet
What is the maximum concentrated load and the max moment distributed load for straight ladders
Concentrated load is 500 pounds
Distributed load is 750 lb
Where is the length indicated on fiberglass or wood ladders
Approximately 12 inches from the ends
What is the maximum load concentrated in the maximum load distributed for the roof ladder
Concentrated load is 500 lb distributed load is 750 lb
The weights on all cfd ladders are only applicable for ladder set at what degree
75.5 degrees
Four angles other than 75.5 degrees the weight is reduced to how many pounds per the NFPA
250 lb
What is the NFPA for ladders
1932
How is a ladder placed for Rescue
With the tip of the ladder to the cell or directly under a protruding Sill
What is the placement for a ladder for ventilating
To the windward side with the tip of the ladder at or above the top of the window
What is the placement for a ladder when entering a big window
To one side of the window at least two to three rounds inside the window
What is the placement of ladder for roof operations
At least five rungs above the edge of the roof
What is the placement for a ladder along a fire escape on a building wall
Tip Shelby 1 to 3 feet above the fire escape railing
What is the placement of a ladder when placed against a fire escape
Tip she’ll be slightly above the fire escape railing
When performing rescue operations at an angle less than _______ degree there should be at least _______ firefighters performing an aggressive heel
75.5 degrees and two firefighters
For the drill book residential structures will have an estimated how many feet between floors
9
Ladders are inspected and cleaned every
Month
If the heat sensor on the ladder turns what color it should be removed from service
From Orange to Black
The bass, Maine for bed section of an extension ladder may also be referred to as
Number 1 ladder
The fly section may also be referred to as
Number to ladder
When picking up or setting a ladder down who will give the commands
The rear person if two people are in the rear the right rear person will give the command
How many firefighters does it take for the aggressive healing of a ladder
2
What is the most suitable ladder rescue for a conscious person
The feet first method
When carrying a hook ladder another ladder the best place to position the ladder is
Placing your arm directly above the third wrong from the top with the second drawing resting on your shoulder
When carrying a roof ladder how should the hooks be positioned
Hooks out
When spotting a ladder for the hotel raise the distance from the building will be estimated at
3 feet
At what degree angle is a rat ladder placed at
60 degree
What is the highest floor the 35 ft ladder will reach at a 60 degree angle
The third floor
Where should rat ladders be placed
In the windows of every room on the fire floor and the floor above the fire
On Seagrave ladder trucks what is the maximum extension when using the ladder pipe
80 ft extension 75° angle
On Yvonne’s what is the maximum extension and minimum angle degree when using the ladder pipe
110 feet at a 82 degree angle
