Ladder Op Flashcards by Calvin Altman

What does the tiller ladder consist of?

Tractor drawn, four section aerial ladder

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The four sections tiller ladder will extend to a height of

107 feet above ground at 75°
and 100 feet horizontal at 0•

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How far will the aerial will go above horizontal?

77 degrees

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The tip of the ladder has a weight limit at of how much?

750

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The capacity dry of aerial ladder fully extended weigh how much

500lbs wet

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How many batteries does the ladder truck have?

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How many batteries does the EPU only uses?

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The epu can operate up to

30mins

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What should be used lubricating the exterior of the ladder pipe?

Lite coat of automatic transmission fluid

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A fully extended stabilizer will go out how far from the side of the ladder

Approximately 5’

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How many feet should the aerial maintain Clarence from powerlines?

20’

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How many feet should the area maintain Clarence from high voltage powerlines?

50’

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What should you do if you are on the inside of apparatus that contacts or is energized by powerline?

Stay where you are unless the apparatus is on fire

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What side area includes the scrub area

Alpha and Delta

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What is a setback

The distance from working side of truck to building

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Tiller ladder wit aerial fully retracted needs a minimum set back of

30ft roughly 15 paces

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When the aerial is in rescue mode, the nozzle is pinned to what section

Pinned to 3rd section (upper mid)

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What is the maximum rated gpm capacity of the ladder piping?

1000gpms

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What is the maximum flow rating on the automatic fog nozzles on the end of ladder trucks?

2000gpm

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When the stabilizers are fully deployed, what color lights will illuminate at the stabilizer control panel?

Green

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How many emergency stop buttons located on the ladder

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What is one beep?

Stop

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What is two beeps

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What is three beeps

Backup

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A fully extended stabilizer goes out approximately how far from the side of the ladder

5ft

When operating in the yellow range, how many lbs would be at the mid and on the base?

250mid and 125base 50% capacity

How many pounds is the aerial rated for

750lbs

What is a 24ft extension ladder bedded?

14’ bedded

Where should the first ladder be placed if there is not immediate need of rescue

C side

28’ extension ladder bedded

16’ bedded

What is 35’ extension ladder bedded

20’ bedded

Combination ladder (little giant) Max height and weight

17’ max height 300lbs weight limit

What is the fuel ratio for saws

Mixed gas 50:1

What is a diamond blade

What is a D-ax blade/ carbide tipped?

GFD ladder trucks are equipped with an onboard high-pressure cascade air system which supplies

2 separate 300’ air hose reels

What are the 2 air chisels normally found on Jfrd ladder trucks

Top gun Streeper

What is the operating pressure for a top gun air chisel

90-200psi Pre set 150psi

What is the operating pressure for a streeper air chisel

300 psi preset

What phase power you do not want to cut

Phase 3

What is another way for securing power

Hot stick and lineman’s gloves

What type of seals are designed by waterway

Type B polypak

10’ folding attic ladder weight limit

300lbs

What is the most commonly used key

Drop key followed by the half moon

Wat is the pre set for a streeper Air chisel

300 psi

What does voc stand for

Volatile organic compounds

What is the purpose of overhaul

To reduce the potential for disease in JFRD

Structure fires is divided into two phases what are they

Extinguishment and overhaul

Reading on the 4 gas meter

CO <9ppm O2- 19.5 to 23.5% H2s - <10ppm LEL - 0%

Reading on the 5 gas meter

CO - <9ppm O2 - 19.5% to 23.5% HCN - 0ppm LEL-0%. VOC- 0 ppm

What are the victim priorities

1.fire room victim or directly next to the fire 2.directly above the fire room 3. Others on fire floor 4. Top floor 5. Descending orders from the top floor down

What is the most powerful fan carried

24” supervac gas fan Setback 6ft

What do you pump the drop down nozzle at

Pump at 150 psi Provides 550gpm Cover 36’ diameter

Top gun operating pressure

90-200psi Set the on board cascade system to 150psi

What is the set back for 18” ram fan

14’

What is the setback for 18” tempest electric fan

8’

How far is the spreaders spreading distance

28”

How far are the spreading distance for cutters

8”

How far does a ram fully extend

53 inches

What are the tools used for passive forcible entry or through the lock

Ads- tool or A- tool K- tool

How much the aerial is capable of going below horizontal

5 degrees by adjusting the stabilizer 15 below

What is the safety factor of the ladder

2:1

What side is the turn tables located on when facing the ladder tip

Right hand side

What is the maximum psi for (older) Hydraulic system pressure gauge?

3000psi

EPU

Emergency pump unit

The telescope waterway is constructed of what?

Anodized aluminum

Waterway seals withstand a pressure up to

2000psi And temperatures I excess of 250

A full ladder height is expected to flow how much

180psi

VES ladders is approximately how big

7’

K12 rescue saw features

Max depth cut 5” Blade diameter 14” Fuel: mixed gas (50:1)

Reciprocating saw (sawzall) voltage

20 volt battery operated

What is the weight capacity of the lyfe pulley

500 pounds or the remaining tip load

Hydra ram weight and operating

12lbs 4” opening

What way to turn the emergency stop button

Clockwise to deactivate all functions

What is the system stand by pressure for a old hydraulic system

350psi 3000 max

What is the recommend PDP when the ladder is within 100’

150psi

What is a ladder expected to flow when it’s at full height

180psi

While dry cutting how should you operate the blade

Lift the blade from the cut every 30-60secs Let rotate in air for 10secs

What is the battery volts for a reciprocating saw

20 volt battery

How far the hydra ram jaw open

4” Weigh 12lbs

What is the spread of a Strong arm

Approximately 8.5 with combo tip Approximately 7” door opener tip