When i extending or lowering fly ladder, how do the hands grasp the halyard
at right angles to the direction of pull
can you leave a halyard untied on a portable ladder
may be left untied if the situation warrants. If time permits or if ladder is to be rolled or carried vertically the halyard just be tied
if time permits or a ladder is to be carried vertically how MUST the halyard be tied
taking a turn around the THIRD** rung from the bottom and tying a clove hitch and binder
how shall a 35’ portable be raised onto the building
hand over hand on the rungs until it is vertical against the building with the FLY IN
what are the steps to extending the fly on the ladder
UNTIES knot
raises fly ladder to desired height
roll ladder to turn FLY AWAY from the building
Rooe must be retired before ladder is rolled when repositioning
when hoisting a ladder to the roof how many men are involved and what tools
Officer and four men go to the roof with roof rope, ladder roller, life belt, and forcible entry tools
when hoisting a portable to the roof where does the rope go around the ladder
loop of the bowline is slipped over both beams at the butt
brought to the region marked on the rungs and the bowline knot is centered between the 2 beams
As a portable ladder is raised how is the ladder facing
the rope is between the ladder and the building
where is the markings on a portable ladder for a roof raise
the first rung above the center is to be marked
what are the specs of the portable ladder roof raise markings
rung above the center is one inch tape at BOTH ends of the run two inches from the beams
the second rung above the center is marked with one inch tape at the center
if conditions permit, where is the preferred method of anchoring the PSS
thing off to a substantial object
when tying the anchor
knot on the pss hook how is it done
palms facing up, anchor hook ON TOP of the hook (hard on top)
make a half hitch with the right hand
when playing out the pss rope from anchor point to exit point what hand is everything done with
right hand and always lead with it
when preparing to exit a window what shall be done with the EXO
extend device in the LEFT hand beyond the sill
don’t hold the exo when exiting
what is the last thing to let go when exiting a window with the PSS
the left hand
when descending with the PSS what is essential to help with controlled speed
the right hand always stays in contact with the rope
when rescuing a victim at a window while using the LSR how shall both people be positioned
FF being lowered : instruct the victim to place both arms around your neck, both legs around waist
Place your arms around the victims upper torso and lock hands behind victims back
signal to lower must be verbally given by member being lowered (look up)
what are considered unreliable substantial objects
plumbing vent pipes
sheet metal housing
TV Masts
newel post
banisters
After hauling the stop command while out of the reach of the victim being rescued at a window, how shall you proceed with lining up with the victim
stop when shoulder to shoulder with the victim reguardless of the position in the window
when deploying the fire window blanket where shall members be staged
members ABC on the floor above
members DE on the floor below
which member throws the fire window blanket away from the building
member b after A and C have secured their straps
how many floors above the fire can the window blanket be deployed
2 floors above if necessary
who shall designate the spotter outside observing the placement of the window blanket
The IC
If you are unable to get the corner straps of the window blanket to an adjoining window what can you do
if within 6 feet, use a hook, if not hold both straps in the same window
who can order the deployment of the KO curtain
the IC only
who is in charge of coordinating the deployment of the KO curtain
the 2nd arrive ladder company officer
in the case of possible auto exposure, what may be needed at the deployment site of the ko curtain
a water can or a hand line
when getting ready to deploy
the ko curtain and evaluating wind conditions who shall you relay this info too
the officers in the fire floor and the IC
who is the deployment firefighter for the KO curtain and what is his tool assignment
first due roof
KO curtain, hydra ram, halligan
what is the tool assignment for the recieving FF in a ko curtain deployment
hydra ram, halligan, halligan hook
when deploying the KO curtain what must the deployment FF have
his facepiece on and Full PPE donned
if necessary can the KO curtain be deployed horizontally
never, it is designed only to be used vertically
when the recieving and deploying FF are in position notify who (ko curtain)
the 2nd due ladder officer and say it’s in position and ready to be deployed
Who can approve the removal of the KO curtain
the IC - the request can only be made by the ladder officer inside the fire apartment after consulting with the engine officer
how shall the KLSR be placed
place carrying case approx 10’ from the parapet with the RED anchor flap towards substantial object and GREEN towards point of descent
what kind of knot shall be tied on a substantial object when using the KLSR
the tensionless hitch
no set ammount if wraps
what size figure 8 knot shall be made on the KLSR
approx 10’ from the window 10” -12” loop
8-10-12
when being lowered on the KLSR which hand controls the speed of descent and must always remain in contact
The RIGHT hand
KLSR - what signals the lowering member is ready
raising the left hand
right hand holds rope**
how shall feet be placed against wall when being lowered
approx 12” apart
the signal to be lowered when making a rescue must be given only how
VERBALLY
What knot must be tied when an unconscious victim is encountered at a window
the bowline on a bight and slipper hitch must be tied
what do the number of wraps required in a tensionless hitch depend on
diameter of the substantial object
surface tension
squared edges
what is the line of descent when being lowered in a roof rope rescue
between the rows of the windows
when using a vertical substantial object such as a chimney, allow the rope to do what
drop to the base close to the roof
