Ladders 2

Question 1

who assists in positioning of rig?
apparatus shoudl be __-__ ft from building.
tip of aerial should be __-__” from objective
Less than __” from window sill, __” in case of rescue.

Answer 1

OV assists in positioning
apparatus 25-35’ from building (sidewalks are 13’ wide)
tip should be 2-6” from objective
less than 6” from sill, 2” for rescue

Question 2

aerial ladder
you show up and there is no fire or people showing
the building is 25ft wide, 30ft wide, 40ft wide, where should you position the turntable?

Answer 2

building less then or equal to 30ft turntable will be at center of building. Building greater then 30ft position 15ft past wall on approach

Question 3

can you move an aerial with a member on it?

Answer 3

yes, only in an emergency to protect the member from high heat or flame (never extend or retract with member on aerial)

Question 4

what are the 2 exceptions to the ladder following the engine on the block?

Answer 4

dead end streets and winter ops building over 3 stories

Question 5

when there is two people at the same window and fire may cut off decent in a short period of time, who do you remove first?
ambulatory or non ambulatory

Answer 5

non-ambulatory
*BSFD
Back Simple Front Difficult

Question 6

aerial ladder
to remove ice what is the proper order of the following:
Rungs, main beams, rung locks, trussing

Answer 6

Rungs, rung Locks, Trussing, Main beams

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