TB- 120: Ladder Pipe Operation

Question 1

When spotting for ladderpipe, apparatus should be jackknifed how?

Answer 1

60 degrees from inline, away from direction of
ladder extension

Question 2

Ladder angle should be how many degrees? Not
exceeding?

Answer 2

75 degrees from horizontal, not exceeding 80

Question 3

Ladder pipe ladder extension limits?

Answer 3

100 foot aerials = 80 ft
85 ft aerials = 65 ft

Question 4

To stop uncontrolled movement of aerial ladder,
nozzlemen should?

Answer 4

Raise nozzle upward to change direction of
reaction

Question 5

When ladder pipe is in operation, operator shall?

Answer 5

-Remain at controls at all times
-Be alert to slippage or drifting of ladder
-Shutdown and retract ladder if movement of
apparatus is necessary
-Have a member remain at the cluster

Question 6

Load the ladder pipe hose when angle of ladder
has reached?

Answer 6

50 degrees

Question 7

Seagrave ladder pipe flow?

Answer 7

800 gpm at 80 psi

Question 8

Members are prohibited from using the 2” tip or flowing 1,000 GPM

Answer 8

on Seagrave aerial ladder trucks.

Question 9

Ladder straps ____ be utilized to secure the Akron 1495 onto the ladder.

Answer 9

Should Not