SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations Flashcards
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Define fall protection?
- safety system which may be comprised of either a fall arrest or fall restraint device
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What must a driver follow for all firefighting and rescue operations?
- safe load and reach chart
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What is required until elevating device is free and clear of all body components?
- a midship spotter and an elevating device spotter
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What considerations are to be given to chocking the wheels?
- ensure the front wheels are straight and position wheel chocks in front and behind front wheel
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Where can the elevating device be controlled from?
- turn table
- side mount
- rear mount
- platform
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
What is the procedure for returning the elevating device to its bed?
- use low idle only
- once seated use downward pressure of 1000-1200psi. this will stop elevating device from bouncing when driving
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
An elevated master stream shall not be introduced into an opening of a structure unless?
- all personnel have been withdrawn from the structure
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations
Once in the platform, personnel should switch to?
- On board breathing system using the quick connect buddy breathing connection on their SCBA
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If their is any potential for heat damage to the platform or aerial ladder, what should be used?
- water curtain
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is a Fall Restraint?
a) A type of fall arrest device
b) A safety belt system
c) A device for elevating operations
d) A type of driver training
b) A safety belt system
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What does Fall Protection encompass?
a) Only fall arrest systems
b) Only fall restraint devices
c) Either fall arrest systems or fall restraint devices
d) None of the above
c) Either fall arrest systems or fall restraint devices
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations In elevating device operations, when should the parking brake be applied?
a) Before deploying outriggers
b) After parking the apparatus
c) During normal operations
d) Only when on a slope
b) After parking the apparatus
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of wheel chocks in apparatus positioning?
a) To secure the outriggers
b) To straighten the front wheels
c) To prevent the apparatus from rolling
d) To stabilize the turntable
c) To prevent the apparatus from rolling
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should all outriggers be deployed?
a) During normal operations
b) Before applying the parking brake
c) After elevating device operations
d) As per the Operator’s Manual
d) As per the Operator’s Manual
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the recommended action if the ground is hot or soft asphalt during positioning?
a) Avoid such areas
b) Deploy outriggers quickly
c) Use wheel chocks
d) Increase apparatus speed
a) Avoid such areas
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When operating on slopes, drivers should:
a) Increase speed
b) Use sand or salt for outriggers
c) Avoid using wheel chocks
d) Ignore the slope conditions
b) Use sand or salt for outriggers
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What is the purpose of a water curtain during elevating device operations?
a) To clean the apparatus
b) To avoid direct heat on the elevating device
c) To create a barrier for water flow
d) To extinguish fires
b) To avoid direct heat on the elevating device
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations How many drivers are required during platform firefighting operations?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) None
b) Two
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What should drivers do during rescue operations in the platform?
a) Leave the platform controls
b) Accompany rescued civilians
c) Use elevating device as a battering ram
d) Turn off the elevating device power
b) Accompany rescued civilians
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should the platform power switch be switched off?
a) During rescue operations
b) When personnel are boarding or exiting
c) After elevating device operations
d) Only during platform firefighting
b) When personnel are boarding or exiting
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations What must personnel in the platform use during operations?
a) Helmets and gloves
b) Fall protection equipment
c) Fire extinguishers
d) Safety cones
b) Fall protection equipment
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations At what distance should a safe working distance be maintained between an elevated master stream and personnel?
a) 5 meters
b) 10 meters
c) 15 meters
d) 20 meters
b) 10 meters
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations When should the elevating device be elevated to ninety (90) degrees vertical after using the waterway?
a) Before using the waterway
b) During waterway operations
c) After using the waterway
d) Never
c) After using the waterway
According to SOG 13-11 Elevating Device Operations In what conditions should elevating devices not be elevated?
a) During low winds
b) In clear weather
c) During wind conditions exceeding 55 km/h
d) During daylight hours
c) During wind conditions exceeding 55 km/h
