LM2021Edition Flashcards
(133 cards)
1
Q
Aerial reach: The four-section steel ladder will extend to a height of 107’ above ground at ____ degrees and 100 ft horizontal at ____ degrees. The aerial will go ____ degrees above horizontal.
A
75
0
77
2
Q
Ladder pipe:
It is capable of discharging up to 1000 GPM at 100 PSI with the nozzle in any position in a ____ wind.
A
50 MPH
3
Q
The maximum flow rating on the automatic fog nozzles on the end of JFRD’s ladder trucks is _______ GPM.
A
2000
4
Q
The aerial has the capapbility of going ____ degrees below horizontal by adjusting the stablilizers and _____ degrees below horizontal when manipulating stablizers and the aerial. This coupled with the nozzles ability to be pointed upward at a ____ degree angle allows for a ____________ (useful on strip malls, store fronts, and garage doors etc.) or some level of below grade access.
A
5 , 15
30
Blitz Attack
5
Q
Tiller ladder:
Height ______
Length ______
GVWR ________
A
11 ft. 1.19 inches
58 ft. 7.5 inches
73,300 lbs (36.65 tons)
6
Q
The aerial is equipped with a _________________ that will prevent the aerial from being rotated to the side where the stabilizer is not fully developed or when short-jacked.
A
rotation interlock system
7
Q
The ladder is equipped with ____________ and a _______________ to restrict ladder movement when system hydraulic pressure is not present.
The ladder has a safety factor of _______ based on the rated load.
A
holding valve cartridges, rotational brake
2 to 1 (2:1)
8
Q
Stabilizer deployment warning (beeper) alarm:
The warning alarm will deactivate when ______________________________________.
A
all stabilizers are in the load support position.
9
Q
A “stabilizer not stowed” indicator light, located in the _______________, illuminates automatically when a stablilizer is not _____________.
A
driver’s compartment, fully stowed.
10
Q
As a safety feature the jack cylinders are equipped with ____________________ that will hold the cylinder in place should a hydraulic line become severed.
A
integral holding valves
11
Q
Emergency Hydraulic Power Switch (Aerial Controls): activates the secondary hydraulic system (EPU). The proper sequence is to activate the desired function, then place the EPU switch in its _____ position until the operation is complete, then ______ the EPU switch before returning the manual control handle to the ________ position.
A
ON
release
neutral
12
Q
If the electronic system has failed and the ___________ or ___________ are being used, the ______ switch located at the manual stabilizer controls will be the only one active.
A
manual stabilizer, stabilizer controls, EPU
13
Q
Aerial Speed Switch (High Idle Switch): Allows the aerial to be __________________.
A
operated faster.
14
Q
Tip Tracking Lights Switch: when activated, the switch energizes the spot lights located on each side of the ladder tip and the ________________.
A
lower tracking lights.
15
Q
Nozzle deployed/fault indicator: When the indicator is lit, the nozzle is in the fully stowed position (________ light on as in the picture. The indicator goes out whenever the nozzle is moved from the stowed position.
A
orange
16
Q
Emergency stop: There are (__) total emergency stop buttons located on the ladder. There is (__) located at each lower control station ( ___ on each side of the ladder) and (__) located at the turntable control console.
Twist the button ________ to deactivate this function.
A
3
1, 1
clockwise
17
Q
Nozzle controls: There is no manual control to adjust the ___________ (older models can be adjusted).
A
stream
18
Q
(Older) Hydraulic system pressure gauge: This gauge indicates the hydraulic pressure availabe to operate the aerial. The system standby (____) pressure is ______ PSI (+/- ____ PSI). The maximum system pressure is _______ PSI.
A
bias, 350, 10, 3000
19
Q
(Older) Water flow gauge display selector button: When pressed, it changes the water flow gauge display from ____________ to ________________.
A
gallons per minute (GPM), total gallons consumed.
20
Q
Aerial controls from left to right:
A
Extend (top) retract (bottom)
Right (top) left (bottom)
Lower (top) raise (bottom)
21
Q
Special Emergency Ladder Functions (4): only 3 included on this note card. Continuation on next notecard.
1. _______ switch
2. EMERGENCY _________________ switch
3. _________/__________ EMERGENCY POWER switch, the MANUAL OVERRIDE ___________________, and MANUAL OVERRIDE _________________
A
- OVERRIDE
- HYDRAULIC POWER
- AERIAL/STABILIZER, STABILIZER CONTROLS, AERIAL CONTROLS
22
Q
Special Emergency Ladder Functions cont.
4. Electrical failure operations: using the MANUAL OVERRIDE _________________, and the MANUAL OVERRIDE _______________ ONLY.
A
- STABILIZER CONTROLS, AERIAL CONTROLS
23
Q
The override swtich is used to bypass ALL safety inerlocks (except for the __________________ button).
A
EMERGENCY STOP
24
Q
The AERIAL/STABILIZER EMERGENCY POWER switch is used when the apparatus has a _____________________.
A
total catastrophic failure.
25
The AERIAL/STABILIZER EMERGENCY POWER switch will activate the _______________ when engaged.
electric backup pump
26
When using the Manual Override Aerial controls the _____________________ is deactivated.
Collision Avoidance System
27
Older tiller ladders do NOT have a collision avoidance system. The operator can run the aerial into the apparatus! With these older ladders the operator MUST insure the __________________________ before bedding the aerial.
nozzle is stowed
28
The ladder truck is equipped with and Emergency Pump Unit (EPU) that operates off of the ______________. The EPU is used for special emergency ladder functions to _________ the aerial in case of _____________________.
truck batteries.
stow, primary pump failure
29
The EPU should be used only when the ____________________ is not operating.
main system hydraulic pump
30
The ladder truck has (__) batteries. The EPU only uses (__) of these batteries.
The EPU should only be activated _______ the desired function has been selected.
6, 1
after
31
Aerial Waterway: The telescoping waterway itself is constructed of ________________ tubing and consists of a _____ inch diameter tube in the base section, a _____ inch tube in the lower mid-section, a ____ inch tube in the upper mid section, and a ____ inch tube in the fly section.
anodized aluminum, 4.5, 4.0, 3.5 3.0
32
The aerial is capable of discharging 1000 GPM at 100 PSI parallel to the ladder and ____ degrees to each side of center. An adjustable pressure relief valve is installed to protect the waterway from an excessive pressure surge. It is preset to ____ PSI.
90 degrees, 250
33
Two ____ inch drains are located on either side of the ladder, near the intakes.
1.5 inch
34
The waterway seals are a ________________ design. They will withstand pressures up to ________ PSI and temperatures in excess of _______ degrees F. The seals have resistance to all foam generating solutions and are internally ___________.
type-B PolyPak, 2000, 250 degrees, lubricated
35
Lubricating the exterior of the ladder pipe should be done using a lite coat of ____________________.
automatic transmission fluid.
36
The ladder truck is equipped with (___) separate communication systems.
3
37
1 Beep = ______, 2 Beeps = _____, 3 Beeps = __________.
The Tillerman has 2 places to activate the audible alrm: the _______ switch and switch in the _______________________.
The Engineer driving the tractor has only 1 button on the __________.
STOP, GO, Backup
floor, center of the steering wheel
dashboard
38
Tiller Tractor Fifth Wheel Lockout Indicator Light: Light must be _____ for normal driving operations.
off
39
______ window defrost fans.
TWO
40
REAR WHEEL POSITION INDICATOR GAUGE: Gauge will read ____________________________ when the ladder truck is turned off.
all the way to the left
41
Position the ladder with the following in mind: (5 things)
1. Aerial placement
2. Intended use
3. Expected progression of the fire
4. Width needed for jack deployment
5. Overhead wires
42
The most _________________ for spotting the ladder truck will be determined by the situation and where the aerial will have the greatest impact on the fire scene.
advantageous location
43
For the tiller ladder, angling the ____________________ away from the involved structure will help to gain a greater amount of aerial clearance to ___________.
tractor and tiller cab, lower floors
44
For the tower ladder, angling the _____ away from the involved structure will allow for a greater amount of aerial clearance.
cab
45
For straight stick rear mount ladder, _______________ the structure provides the greatest amount of aerial clearance. This position is not practical in a lot of situations, and is most likely to occur at a _________________. In normal circumstances, at residential structure fires, placing the turntable in line with the desired area and angling the _____ away from the structure will provide the needed amount of clearance.
backing into, commercial structure fire, cab
46
Jack Placement Considerations: 4 considerations
1. Avoid manhole covers and storm drains
2. Concrete is better than asphalt
3. Undisturbed earth (not sand)
4. Avoid underground parking facilities
47
Extending the stabilizer as far as possible on the _______ side will aid in stabilization and allow access to the _____.
short jacked, pin
48
Power line considerations: The aerial should maintain at least _____ feet clearance from powerlines and ____ feet clearance from high voltage powerlines.
20 feet, 50 feet
49
Getting the cab(s) out of the way is important when your scrub area needs to include _________.
lower floors.
50
One of the goals when the ladder truck arrives on scene is to achieve the ______________________.
largest scrub area possible.
51
The tiller ladder with the aerial fully retracted needs a minimum setback of ____ ft. (roughly ___ paces) from the ____ of the ladder truck to the tip of the aerial. This distance is with the aerial positioned at a ___ degree angle to the ladder truck and with a ___ degree elevation.
30 ft, 15, side, 90, 0
52
To place the aerial ladder into service, take the following steps:
1. Spot the ladder truck
2. Place the ladder truck in Neutral and set the Parking Break
3. Engage the _______________ and ________________.
Note: The front wheel lock on the older tiller ladder trucks is located by the _______________________. The front wheel lock must be pushed _________ to engage it. An audible beep can be heard when it has been engaged.
AERIAL MASTER, front wheel lock.
engineers left knee when seated, inward
53
Setting up the aerial cont.
4. Place the wheel chalks in the appropriate position
5. Deploy the ground pads, set the stabilizers, and insert the safety pins into the stabilizers.
6. Move the ______________ lever from in line with the ladder truck to ______________ to the ladder truck.
7. The aerial can now be operated from the turntable.
fifth-wheel interlock, perpendicular
54
The aerial can be ______ in the "fire mode" or "rescue mode".
pinned
55
When the aerial is in rescue mode the nozzle is pinned to the ______________ section. The ladder is capable of flowing water while in rescue mode.
3rd (upper mid)
56
If a ___________ is going to be performed and the aerial is lowered into this position, the waterway can be manually slid into Fire mode from Rescue mode if neccessary.
Blitz Attack
57
Supplying water to a tiller ladder:
There is not a ___________ present in a tiller ladder.
A tower ladder does have a __________.
check valve, check valve
58
On older ladder trucks a _____ degree elbow must first be attatched to the stream shaper and then the nozzle in order to create a Blitz Attack.
30
59
Aerial Akron Automatic Fog Nozzle:
GPM ____-____
Smooth Bore Nozzle (with ____ inch to ____ inch stream shaper)
The largest smooth bore tip is a __ inch equal to 1000 GPM.
500-2000
3 1/2" to 2 1/2"
2"
60
Tower ladders are the only exception for the _______ GPM limitation.
1000
61
Stabilizers and Jacks:
The total tiller ladder stabilizer spread is ___ ft. vai ___ set of H-style stabilizers.
A fully extended stabilizer goes out approximately ___ ft from the side of the ladder.
17 ft, 1
5
62
The only way for the aerial to move to the short jacked side is to use the ___________________.
Aerial override controls
63
When using cribbing on a sloped surface, level the stack on the ___________ so that the jack foot sits on a level surface.
first layers
64
Frequently inspect cribbing during operation for 6 things:
settling, slippage, cracking, bending, crushing or shear failure
65
Cribbing should never be taller than ________________ of the cribbing base.
twice the width
66
Safe Operating Limits for Leveling:
If either the Grade or Slope apparatus angle indicators are outside the green range but still within the yellow range, then the device can be operated at __________ capacity.
50% (half)
67
The rear tractor axle tires can be ____________ the ground as long as the on-ground indicators are illuminated.
on OR off
68
Observe the fifth-wheel lock-out control lever to make sure the ___________ will hold the lever in the LOCKED position.
retaining latch
69
Your tiller apparatus can maintain stability with the trailer in a straight or ___________ position.
jackknifed
70
When the ladder's __________ switch is engaged the Jackknife warning light turns off.
Aerial Master
71
The only time the aerial should be extended or retracted with a firefighter on it should take place when the firefighter is standing on the fly section steps. These fly section steps are located at (__) locations on the aerial; at the top of the ____________ and at the top of the ___________. Even while on these steps a crush hazard still exists.
2, 3rd (upper mid), 4th (fly) section.
72
Once the victim is on the aerial, the added weight will cause the aerial to settle just above the structure without hitting it, avoiding a _____________ condition.
reverse-loading
73
The aerial is designed to handle loads in only the _______________.
downward direction.
74
Aerial Rescue Victim Priorities: 5 in order
1. Fire room victim or directly next to the fire room
2. Directly above the fire room
3. Other on the fire floor
4. Top floor
5. Descending order from the top floor down
75
Exterior Standpipe:
Some ladder trucks have a separate ________ gate valve at the tip of the aerial adjacent to the nozzle. This can be used instead of the nozzle.
2 1/2"
76
If there is not an immediate need to rescue a victim via a ground ladder then the 1st ground ladder should be placed on the _________________ = _____ of the structure.
C side (charlie), Rear
77
All roof and extension ladders are rated at _____ lbs. If ground ladders are exposed to heat greater than _____ degrees F the heat indicators will turn ______ and the ladders should be taken out of service.
750, 300, black
78
10 ft folding/attic ladder weight limit:
300 lbs
79
Tiller ladders carry (1) 14 ft roof ladder and (2) of the following extension and roof ladders: (4 diffent types)
along with (2) attic ladders.
Totaling 11 (not including the little giant and the sometimes carried VES ladder)
(2) 16 ft roof ladders
(2) 20 ft roof ladders
(2) 28 ft extention ladders (16 ft bedded)
(2) 35 ft extension ladders (20 ft bedded)
80
Little Giant (_________)
_____ max height
_____ weight limit
combination ladder
17 ft.
300 lbs
81
VES Ladder (shortened roof ladder)
Height _____
Weight limit ______
approximately 7 ft.
not tested
82
Saws:
The normal compliment of power saws carried by JFRD ladders is (2) ________, (2) _________, and (1) ___________. Some ladders may have additional saws.
chainsaws, rescue saws, reciprocating saw
83
Husqvarna K970/Rescue Saw (K12)
Max depth cut ____
Max blade diameter _____
_________ blade guard
5"
14"
Adjustable
84
D-Ax Blade/Carbide TIpped Blade:
Used to cut light gauge metal, _______, and ________ material.
More prone to kickback than __________________ if not used properly.
A rescue saw equipped with a carbide tipped blade should never be used to cut _______ in non-rescue operations.
Cannot be ___________.
wood and roofing
diamond blades
wood
sharpened
85
Diamond Blade:
Sharpen the blade by cutting in a soft material such as _________ or ______.
When dry cutting, lift the blade out from the cut every __________ seconds and let it rotate in the air for _____ seconds to let it cool.
Diamond blaeds for wet cutting must be ______________.
sandstone, brick
30 - 60, 10
water cooled
86
Diamond blades can become dull when the wrong feeding pressure is used or when cutting certain materials such as ________________________.
heavily reinforced concrete.
87
Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall)
Dewalt
___ volt battery operated
20
88
For safety reasons, when the hose roller is used in conjuction with rope operations it should NOT be attached to ___________. It should be attached a minimum of ___ rung from the last.
last rung, 1
89
The capacity of the Lyfe Pulley System is _____ pounds OR ______________, whichever is lower.
500, the remaining tip load
90
Hydra RAM specifications:
Weight: ____ lbs
Maximum thrust opening: ___
Designed to be used by (1) firefighter to force ________ swinging doors.
12
4"
inward
91
CFM is measured when the fan ___________________.
is at full power.
92
PPV Considerations:
When using PPV, the exit opening should be _____ than the entry opening (windows are better than doors)
Only attempt to clear ______ rooms at a time using PPV.
Adding additional fans (______________)
smaller
1-2
super charging
93
_____" SuperVac Gas Fan
CFMs: approximately _____________
Set back: ____'
_____ gas ONLY
Newer models have a removable ___' exhaust extension with heat shield to help eliminate this from occurring.
24"
21,000
6 ft
Straight
10'
94
_____" Ram Fan
CFMs: Approximately __________
Set back: _____
Electric or battery operated (A/C or D/C)
_____ AC or (2) ____ Volt battery D/C power
Battery run time: Approximately ______ min
In DC Operation (________) this fan must first wake up. Once the _________ indicator light is on, it is awake and can be used.
18"
10,000
14'
110, 40
20
battery, battery
95
____" Tempest Electric Fan
_______ only
CFMs: Approximately _________
Set back: ___ ft
18"
Electric (A/C) only
12,000
8'
96
Hurst Edraulics Tools:
Spreaders: ___" spreading distance
Cutters: ___" cutter opening
Ram: ____" fully extended
28
8
53
97
Strong Arm:
Interchangeable tips: ________ and ________
Spread: Approximately ____" with combination tip and approximately ____" the door opener tip
Designed to work in _____ and ______ environments
Will cut up to ____ rebar, __ x __ wood and grade ___ chain
cutters, door tips
8.5", 7"
heat, smoke
3/8, 2" x 4", 43
98
JFRD's Hurst tools are operated by rechargeable betteries. There is also a ___' AC/DC inverter that can be used to run the Hurst eDraulic tools using A/C power. This AC/DC inverter is NOT compatible with the __________.
The _________ battery is also NOT interchangeable with any other Hurst eDraulic tools carried by JFRD.
43 ft, Strong-Arm
Strong-Arm
99
Rescue 42 Telecrib Junior:
The TeleCrib Junior is a compact and fast all-in-one ____ designed for basic stablilization.
Working load: ______ lbs (____ safety factor)
Length: ___" collapsed
____" extended
Weight: ____ lbs
strut
5000, 2:1
41"
69"
30 lbs
100
The ladder is equipped with a ____ KW (______ watt) hydraulic generator PTO. Recommended generator operations should stay within ____% of the rated capacity (______ watts).
3.6, 3600
80, 2880
101
There are (2) redundant switches, (1) at each engineer driving position to turn on the generator PTO. Turning this on will send power from the generator PTO to the ______________________. The breaker panel is located inside the first rollup door on the ____________ side of the tiller ladder (this location is different for the tower ladders and straight stick ladders).
on-board breaker panel, engineers
102
There are (2) ____' card reels located on the ladder.
At the end of each cord reel is a lighted junction box. Each junction box is equipped with (4) ___ AMP twist lock plugs and (4) ____ Volt plugs.
300ft
15, 110
103
The RIT Bag consist of the following:
(1) ___ minute SCBA bottle with the following attatched:
(2) ________ lines
(one) ____'
(one) ___ to ___ ft (varies)
(1) SCBA face piece attatched to a regulator and on some setups (1) __' buddy breathing port line.
60
trans-fill
3 ft
15 to 25 ft
3 ft
104
Other things commonly found in RIT Bags are ________, ___________ and/or a _____________.
webbing, pickoff straps, triple XXX.
105
The regulator that is found on the RIT pack is slightly different than the one that is found on a normal SCBA. It has a special purge button (__________) located on the ______________ of the regulator.
soft start switch, center front
106
Older style RIT ROPE (_____-______' long)
The old style RIT rope has (2) separate ways to help orient firefighters who are using it or come across it, they are: _____ and ______ and ___ IN ___ OUT.
130-140ft
Knots and rings, 1 IN 2 OUT
107
Old Style RIT rope:
Knots and Rings consist of metal "rings" tied to the rope every ____'.
There is an extra ____ every 20 ft. going IN.
20 ft, knot
108
Old Style RIT rope:
The knots will always go _____ the rings, toward the fire (IN).
after
109
New style RIT rope (____' long) with a ring every ___'.
220 ft, 10 ft
110
111
Some Companies that have the New Style RIT Rope will also have personal ___' retractable search ropes.
25 ft
112
Barnes Portable Submersible Pump (Sump Pump):
___ HP, ____ Volt
There is not an _________ switch. Needs to be plugged in.
____' power cord with a ____' wire cord protection.
At a depth of ____' it can pump approximately ____ GPM.
Fitted with a _____" male thread to attatch hose.
.33, 120
ON/OFF
20ft, 19ft
19 ft, 50 GPM
1.5"
113
Cellar Nozzles:
____ GPM at ___ PSI
____ PSI intial PDP and ____ PSI max operating pressure
____' spray diameter
500 GPM, 50 PSI
150 PSI, 200 PSI
40 ft
114
Drop Down Nozzle is a distributor nozzle attatched to a ____' long section of ____" hose.
The ___" wide, red line marks ____' from the male end of the hose (the distance and marking may differ by company).
The Drop Down Nozzle is connected to the ____" to ____" stream shaper that is used with the smooth bore nozzle at the end of the ladder pipe.
Pumping: At ____ PSI the Drop Down Nozzle will provide ____ GPM and will cover a ___' diameter.
26 ft, 2 1/2"
6", 5'
3.5" to 2.5"
150 PSI, 550 GPM, 36 ft
115
Attic Nozzle (Distributor Nozzle):
The complete set includes two lengths of _____ aluminum pipe (___' and ___') a ___" x _____" increaser and a standard _____" playpipe. Some ladders may use an ______" nozzle. The flow is approximately ____ GPM at _____ PSI.
1 1/2"
6 and 2 ft
1 1/2" x 2 1/2"
2 1/2"
1 1/2"
150 GPM, 100 PSI
116
Rescue Harness: Class ___ harness
Encompasses full body
III
117
Portable LED ground lights
Adjustable tripod, up to ____ tall with light
12'
118
On Board Cascade System:
JFRD ladder trucks are equipped with an onboard high-pressure cascade air system which supplies (2) separate _____' air hose reels, (1) on each side of the ladder behind the ___ rollup door. Max pressure is ____ psi.
300 ft
2nd
300 PSI
119
The _________ air chisel has an operating pressure of _____ - _______ PSI. As an intial starting pressure, set the on board cascade system regulator to ______ PSI and adjust accordingly.
Top Gun, 90 - 200 PSI, 150 PSI
120
Air bags:
Ladder trucks carry (2) air bags, a regulator and a controller.
Max air pressure _____ PSI
Length of the bag x width of the bag x 100 = __________.
The bag will lift its capacity ___".
118 PSI
lifting capacity
1"
121
Bags should not be stacked more than ___ high.
The lifting capacity of the bag is determined by its _____________________.
The pop out safety zone is = ____ degrees from the most likely direction of travel.
2
contact surface area
45
122
Air Controller:
It is equipped with a pop off valve that will activate at _____ PSI.
The controller has ___ inlet and ____ outlets along with up and down controls for each outlet.
145 PSI
1, 2
123
Water Keys:
The valve used to shut off a residence will be a _______________.
A water main is not a ____________, and will need to be turned multiple times depending on the size of the main.
quarter-turn valve, quarter-turn valve
124
The _______ tool is placed on the hand wheel of the OS&Y valve to help shut off the water.
Mays
125
Basic Parts of an Electrical Service:
There are (6) parts listed:
1. Electrical drop
2. Weather head
3. Conduit bringing power from the weather head to the meter
4. Meter
5. Main breaker
6. Electrical panel
126
3 Phase is:
More than 2 wires going into each weather head
127
Power Pulling Bag:
(__) JEA tools
___________ Screwdriver
_______ cutters
__________ (Pie plates)
_______
_________
2
flathead
wire
meter covers
light
flashlight
128
A flat head screwdriver or a _____" allen wrench could also be used to help remove certain locks that are installed.
7/32"
129
Securing Solar Power:
To shut off power from the solar array to the inside of the structure, use the _____________ located on the side of the D/C disconnect. This will only shutoff power coming from the array to the D/C disconnect. The solar array and solar panels located on the roof and the battery inside the structure will all still be ____________.
safety switch
energized
130
131
Shutting off the gas:
Natural gas will have a meter.
The gas can normally be shut off by finding the ____________ and turning the _____ turn valve (_________).
gas meter, 1/4, petcock
132
LP (Liquid Propane) will be kept in some type of container. These containers will have a shutoff valve located _________. Turn the valve to shutoff the LP.
on top
133
MultiRAE:
Ladder companies, the Haz-Mat team and other JFRD units carry MultiRAEs. The MultiRAE detects the following: (6)
Note: the power adapter is not intrinsically safe and should be removed while in use.
1. Oxygen - OXY
2. Lower Explosive Limits - LEL
3. Carbon Monoxide - CO
4. Hydrogen Sulfide - H2S
5. Volatile Organic Compunds - VOC
6. Hydrogen Cyanide - HCN
