Ttraing Bulletin 021- Ladder Pipe Operations

Question 1

Angle of ladder inclination should preferably be ___ degrees from horizontal, and limited to not more than 80 degrees.

Answer 1

75 degrees

Question 2

Ladder extension limits:

100 foot aerials - ___ feet

Answer 2

80 ft.

Question 3

To provide protection for the nozzlemember:

a. Have a firefighter _____________ the ladder with a loaded 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 inch line, preferably supplied from a second source. An alternative choice for a protection line is a 2-1 /2” line from ____________ .

Answer 3

1 1/2 or 1 3/4 : Partway up

2 1/2 : ground level

Question 4

Load the line to the ladder pipe after ___ degrees elevation and as soon as possible.

Answer 4

50 degrees

Question 5

L.T.I. apparatus may use the Akron Turbo Spray Nozzle They shall be limited to the ___ GPM setting when used on the ladder pipe.

Answer 5

750 gpm