Training Bulletin 21

Question 1

Apparatus operators job for ladder pipe

Answer 1

1. Spot apparatus;set hand brake
   2.Perform the operations in cab necessary for raising the aerial ladder.
   3.Set spring locks

Question 2

Tillermans job for ladderpipe

Answer 2

Fold windshield down; release and swing tiller seat clear of aerial ladder

Question 3

Other members jobs for ladderpipe

Answer 3

1.Set ground jacks and chock blocks.
2. Attach the ropes to ladder pipe
3. Place Siamese on ground (side away from fire
4. Manually position hose on aerial ladder
5. Secure hose about 5 feet below ladder pipe with a ladder pipe hose strap.

Question 4

Nozzlemans job for ladderpipe

Answer 4

1. Don life belt
2. Take position at ladder pipe; secure to aerial with life belt.

Question 5

Jackknife apparatus ____ degrees from in-line and away from direction of ladder extension

Answer 5

60 degrees

Question 6

What should the angle of ladder inclination be?

Answer 6

Preferably 75 degrees from horizontal.
Not more than 80 degrees

Question 7

Ladder extension limits

Answer 7

100’ aerials= 80 feet
85’ aerials= 65 feet

Question 8

Maintain at least what psi on the cylinder pressure gauge?

Answer 8

100 psi

Question 9

limit of ladder when unsupported during ladderpipe?

Answer 9

1 member

Question 10

After what degrees elevation should you load the line to the ladderpipe?

Answer 10

After 50 degrees and as soon as possible

Question 11

What size nozzle tip?

Answer 11

1 3/4 limit

Question 12

What gpm and psi for seagrave ladders?

Answer 12

800 gpm @80 psi

Question 13

Lti nozzle?

Answer 13

Akron turbo spray nozzle limited to 750 gpm