Ladder Company Fireground Operations

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Ladder company tasks must a alway...,
In strutural fire situations oxyg...,
What are the ways by which fire t...
7  cards
Chapter 2 - Initial Assignments
The minimum staffing on a ladder ...,
All crew members should be a assi...,
Power tools ease and speed up the...
7  cards
Chapter 3 - Rescue
The greatest number of deaths and...,
Which of the following are import...,
When occupants are seen at window...
12  cards
Chapter 4 - Ventilation Techniques
Hot air smoke and heated gases tr...,
Smoke and heated gases within a s...,
This is the general rule behind a...
20  cards
Chapter 5 - Ventilation Operations
Ventilation should begin at the s...,
Ventilation should begin before t...,
One or two story dewllings can be...
15  cards
Chapter 6 - Checking for fire extension
The major contribution of ladder ...,
A building attached to the fire b...,
The ladder company is checking an...
12  cards
Chapter 7 - Forcible Entry
Forcible entry operations can a a...,
When first arriving ladder compan...,
When confronted with a working st...
12  cards
Chapter 8 - Aerial Operations
When operating an aerial device o...,
Firefighers are in the greatest d...,
No one should be on a n ________ ...
12  cards
Chapter 9 - Ground Ladders
The main advantage of a ground la...,
Which of the following is the mos...,
One or more fly sections would be...
13  cards
Chapter 10 - Property Conservation
Property conservation relates to ...,
Property conservation is a an imp...,
Of the property conservation meth...
9  cards
Chapter 11 - Elevated Streams
When the wind is blowing across t...,
When confronted with a fire in an...,
An elevated stream is being used ...
12  cards
Chapter 12 - Control of Utilities
Natural gas is ____ air a lighter...,
If natural gas is burnin at the g...,
If smoke is encountered at an ele...
11  cards
Chapter 13 - Overhaul Operations
Recognize that overhaul operations can be a dangerous assignment for firefighters. Realize the importance of an inspection of the building before a concentrated overhaul effort is begun. Understand the principle of controlling personnel during overhaul operations. Define the basic purpose of overhaul. Identify the hazards that may be encountered during overhaul operations. Identify the proceedures to reduce the chances of injury to personnel performing overhaul operations.
8  cards

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