Ch 7 Ladder Company Operations

Question 1

What does LOVERS U stand for? Pg 157

Answer 1

Laddering
Overhaul
Ventilation
Entry (forcible)
Rescue
Search
Utilities

Question 2

Residential buildings can be estimated as how many feet from floor to floor? Pg 166

Answer 2

9 feet

Question 3

How many feet from floor to floor are commercial buildings? Pg 166

Answer 3

12 feet

Question 4

What is the proper climbing angle for a portable ladder? Pg 167

Answer 4

70 degrees

Question 5

All ladders and aerials should be kept how many feet from electrical lines? Pg 168

Answer 5

10 feet

Question 6

The label will change color on the ladder when exposed to how many degrees? Pg 168

Answer 6

300 degrees

Question 7

What is the weight capacity of a ladder? Pg 169

Answer 7

750 lbs

Question 8

What is a tower ladder? Pg 172

Answer 8

Is a platform attached to a boom with a built in waterway and a side less escape ladder. Unsuitable for routine climbing up or down because of lack of substantial sides.

Question 9

What is a ladder tower? Pg 172

Answer 9

Is a platform attached to the end of an aerial ladder with a built in waterway and provides for ready climbing

Question 10

Overhaul may be performed in the following two phases? Pg 178

Answer 10

Pre control and postcontrol

Question 11

From which location should the first ceiling openings be made if extreme damage to the ceiling construction is
suspected? p. 185

Answer 11

Doorway

Question 12

How long after the first evaluation should a wall be rechecked during overhaul operations? p. 183

Answer 12

2 minutes

Question 13

What should the first consideration go to when selecting ladders for length?
p. 166

Answer 13

Extension ladders

Question 14

What is the most important factor when selecting a ladder for purchase?
p. 165

Answer 14

Length

Question 15

From what material are most ladders currently being constructed? p. 168

Answer 15

Aluminum

Question 16

What is the first sense the firefighter will most likely use during overhaul operations? p. 181

Answer 16

Sight

Question 17

Where should you position the aerial apparatus if there are no specific requirements visible when you arrive?
p. 177

Answer 17

Just past the corner of the building you approached first

Question 18

Which part of the basket should be placed level with the windowsill during rescue operations? p. 175

Answer 18

Top rail

Question 19

In which situation should hydraulic overhaul be taken advantage of? p. 186

Answer 19

Vacant building

Question 20

What color must the ash be on almost all Class A combustibles to insure they are completely extinguished during overhaul operations? p. 181

Answer 20

Black

Question 21

What should be done if you will be overextended horizontally while working from the ladder? p. 170

Answer 21

Reposition the ladder

Question 22

How is the boom elbow of an articulating platform oriented
in relation to the platform during use?
p. 172

Answer 22

Opposite

Question 23

What type of force will be exerted on the aerial ladder if it is not placed square to the building? p. 173

Answer 23

Torsion

Question 24

Which is a primary function of all aerial devices? p. 174

Answer 24

Access the upper floors of a structure via the exterior

Question 25

What is the area of the highest life hazard in a residence regardless of the time of day? p. 162

Answer 25

Bedroom

Question 26

What should be used when establishing duties and assigning positions? p. 163

Answer 26

Priorities

Question 27

What is the most important ingredient to successful ladder company operations? p. 158

Answer 27

A plan

Question 28

What condition will be encountered during overhaul operations if an opening is made that does not show fire that indicates that firefighters are head of the fire? p. 178

Answer 28

No fire is showing

Question 29

What is used to prevent the rekindling of fire after the fire department has left the scene? p. 178

Answer 29

Overhaul

Question 30

Which tool has proved to be the most efficient for pulling the tin ceiling? p. 185-186

Answer 30

Halligan

Question 31

How many members are initially given the task of interior operations under the Ladder 4 plan? p. 162

Answer 31

Three

Question 32

What is the minimum number of rungs that should project above the level of the roof when raising an aerial to the roof? Pg 172

Answer 32

Five

Question 33

Where should couches and mattresses usually be overhauled? p. 184

Answer 33

Building exterior

Question 34

What can be done to protect as much property as possible before pulling ceilings? p. 187

Answer 34

Cover it with blankets