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Question 1

When the fly section of the aerial ladder cannot be retracted what actions shall occur?

Answer 1

Placed oos and contact fleet maintenance.

Question 2

How often should ladder cables be inspected?

Answer 2

Weekly

Question 3

Portable ladders pawls shall be cleaned and lubricated when and with what?

Answer 3

Weekly with regular motor oil or more frequently if conditions warrant

Question 4

After arriving onscene of the fire, the truck shall be placed?

Answer 4

On most level spot available consistent with the emergency

Question 5

When placing truck what shall be avoided if possible?

Answer 5

Overhead obstructions, electrical wire, soft or uneven ground

Question 6

Once the apparatus has been placed in park, what safety precaution is taken next?

Answer 6

The automatic parking brake shall be engaged

Question 7

What must truck driver do concerning wheel chocks and regardless of grade?

Answer 7

Place all 4

Question 8

If truck must be placed on a hill, how should the apparatus body and aerial ladder be placed?

Answer 8

Tractor in line with trailer positioned so that when ladder is extended, it is uphill and no more than 45 degrees off center

Question 9

Who shall select the best possible positioning of the truck for stability and accomplishment of foreground duties?

Answer 9

Truck officer

Question 10

Caution must be taken during stormy weather weather and what precautions should be taken in high winds?

Answer 10

Over 35mph a guy line shall be attached to the tip of the fly section by passing end of lifeline over top rung and tying a clove hitch. Slack shall be pulled with tension in direction of wind.

Question 11

Ladder operations will be accomplished smoothly and rapidly if?

Answer 11

Control levers are moved slowly and evenly

Question 12

When operating the ladder why is it better to perform one operation at a time?

Answer 12

It is safest and very little time is gained doing multiple

Question 13

When rescue operations dictate that the ladder operates in near horizontal position what might be required?

Answer 13

A short portable ladder to be placed under the tip

Question 14

What could occur if a ladder is climbed beyond its point of rest?

Answer 14

Damage to its beams

Question 15

How many rungs above the edge of the roof should a ladder be extended?

Answer 15

2-3 rungs

Question 16

If an aerial ladder cannot be rested squarely on the both beams what might occur and what can be done to prevent this from occurring?

Answer 16

It might drift sideways. Lifeline guide shall be tied to the tip and made secure to prevent drift

Question 17

Under no circumstances shall a member use the aerial ladder for what?

Answer 17

A battering ram to knock windows out, tip walls, or ventilate roofs

Question 18

When attempting a rescue operation using an aerial ladder extended at a low grade, with the tip unsupported and no portable ladder available how can the issue be mitigated?

Answer 18

Tying beam off nearest the point of rescue

Question 19

What shall be done to an extended ladder at a low angle prior to elevating?

Answer 19

Shall be retracted

Question 20

If the ladder locks cannot be released due to ice, what shall be done befitting attempting to lower the ladder?

Answer 20

1 person up the ladder to clear ice from pawls and cables before attempting to lower

Question 21

When utilizing a ladder pipe the ladder shall be placed at what angle and not exceed what length of the ladder at anytime?

Answer 21

70 degrees not to exceed 80 feet

Question 22

What is one possible technique that can be utilized to overcome one vertical obstruction?

Answer 22

Rotate turntable in direction opposite that bringing ladder under from opposite side

Question 23

What three things cannot be used or displayed at any department facility?

Answer 23

Derogatory, pornographic or sexually explicit material of any kind

Question 24

How many days does an employee have to consult an EEO counselor concerning an alleged unlawful discriminatory practice?

Answer 24

within one hundred and eighty (180) days of occurrence or within one hundred and eighty (180) days of his or hers discovery of the occurrence.

Question 25

Sexual or intimate relationships beteeen employees and supervisors in the employees chain of command are?

Answer 25

Strongly discouraged

Question 26

Complaints of sexual harassment which occur within ____ from the alleged incident will be considered?

Answer 26

180 days

Question 27

The flag of the United States shall be flown half staff for what designated current and former officials and for how long each?

Answer 27

Public official until buried

Question 28

When a members identification card is lost or stole members shall comply with the policy listed in FD Order Book from which article and section.

Answer 28

Article 19 section 17

Question 29

What shall you bring with them to the training academy to obtain a replacement ID Card?

Answer 29

Copy of Special report with all required endorsements along with $5 cash

Question 30

When members are separated from the department what is brought to the training academy?

Answer 30

ID Card and PAT Tag delivered by HR.