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Tempe Ladder Trucks Carry? |
Extrication Equipment Air Bags Cutting Tools Other Specialized Equipment |
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What is the crucial element to Ladder Company success? |
Working as a team |
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What must be taken into account when setting up a ladder? |
Building Stability, Obstacles, Height, Overhead wires Construction, Collapse possibilities Fire involvement & Your Mission |
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First steps for setting a ladder? |
Pick target Plan path Consider obstacles |
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Systematic process for setting ladder? |
Elevate ladder above target, Rotate ladder to target Extend ladder to desire Lower ladder to target |
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Where do you set a ladder in relation to a Parapet & Window? |
5' past the parapet 1' past the window sill |
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When lowering aerial ladders into a parapet or window sill, what distance do you keep it at? Why? |
Keep aerial ladders up 6-8". To keep loads from touching the building when loaded. |
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What is important to remember about the Bronto platform? |
The platform is Always used from a suspended position! Never rested on anything! |
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What's important to remember when approaching your target? |
Switch OFF the Fast Idle/Rabbit speed for smooth, controlled approach. |
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What's special about the Bronto? |
Bronto has several different configurations and 3 extra controls; Jib Up, Jib Down, Platform Right & Left. |
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What is the process for stowing an aerial ladder? |
Raise ladder from building (slow speed) Retract ladder(fast speed) Rotate ladder Lower ladder |
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How do you lock a stowed ladder into place so it doesn't bounce while driving? |
Apply pressure to top of the cylinders by using the down controls, with approx 1000psi. |
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What critical points should be avoided when operating the ladder? |
Low angles when loaded (Rotation) Lateral force Twisting force (loading one side) Compression of overhead truss.
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How are fire personnel preferred to be moved with a ladder? What's to be avoided? |
Move fire personnel with the platform of the ladder. Avoid moving with personnel on ladder portions. |
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What PPE must be worn when operating on a ladder? |
Fire personnel must wear helmets and ladder belts! |
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When can an aerial ladder be used as on crane? |
During Stokes baskets operations only! |
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How far must a ladder be kept from any form of wires? |
10 feet |
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What is the maximum wind speed allowance for ladder operations? |
30MPH |
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When operating an aerial what must be maintained? |
An aerial operators must stay near or at the turntable controls. So that they may override platform controls if need be. |
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How is the reach of an aerial measured? |
From the top rung to the ground at full extension with a 75° angle. The Bronto with the Jib fully open at 75°. |
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What formula is used to measure ladder reach capabilities?
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The Pythagorean theorem: A'squared +B'squared= C'squared |
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What's a good rule of thumb for ladder extension? |
80% of the ladders length for maximum extension. |
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What is the maximum angle for an aerial ladder? |
75° |
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What is the big "Don't" when flowing water from an aerial ladder. |
Don't Extend our Retract an aerial ladder once following water. |
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Why do you rotate a aerial ladder SLOWLY? |
To avoid creating lateral force. |
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Why do you sweep the nozzle SLOWLY? |
To avoid creating twisting force. |
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What is the optimum penetration scenario for a ladder stream? |
Getting 90% of the GPM inside a 15" circle at the seat of the fire. |
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What is the preferred pumper line set up to pump a aerial ladder operation? |
Preferably have 2 4" supply line to the ladder being pumped. If not, a minimum of 1 4" supply line. |
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What is important to remember using an aerial ladder for a stokes/crane operation? |
Always double the actual stokes load when making your tip load calculations. |
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What does the roof ventilation profile consist of? What are the parameters? |
Profile; 1) Can I cut?, 2) Where do I cut? Parameters; Roof construction, Loading, Fire location, Fire involvement and Time. |
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What tools are needed for a typical roof vent operation? |
1 Pick head axe, 2 Chain saws, Thermal imaging camera, 1 Trash hook or Pike pole (longer than attic height). |
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Reserve ladder RL012 shall deploy arms & lower outriggers until? |
Bulge is taken out of rear tires. |
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How do you confirm the ladder truck is level after deploying outriggers (RL012)? |
Use bubble level and information on screen to make truck level to within 5° |
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What does "CCW" rotation mean on R012? |
Joystick Left (Counter Clock Wise) |
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What does "CW" rotation mean on R012 ladder? |
Joystick Right (Clock Wise) |
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Ladder R012 should be stowed using the autobed feature once the aerial is within? |
20° of center and 20° of elevation. |
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Deploying outriggers on L273 (ALF) |
Deploy outriggers to full extension if possible, Ensure front and rear outrigger green lights illuminate. |
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Stowing aerial L273 |
1)Aerial must be fully retracted and centered before lowering 2) Lower slowly until aerial rest in cradle |
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In order for the bucket operator to have control on the Bronto? |
The pedestal operator must turn the power knob to "II" |
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Set up in the best defensive position for the area that command has assigned. Allow _________ of fire spread. |
5 minutes of fire spread and be sure an engine is assigned and coming to pump your ladder pipe. |
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The weight of water is a _______ load and part of the ______ load. |
Distributed Total |
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The firefighter at the nozzle is part of the ______ load and part of the ______ load. |
Tip Total |
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The force of nozzle reaction is? |
1/2 the GPM |
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What is the stream reach of 1-1/4" SB tip? |
84' @ 400GPM |
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What is the stream reach of a 1-1/2" SB tip? |
88' @ 600GPM |
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What is the stream reach of a 2" SB tip? |
94' @ 1000GPM |
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What is the stream reach of a fog nozzle set to straight stream? |
90' @ 1000GPM |
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If using an aerial as an anchor point for a system remember the Bronto limits are? |
1000lbs tip load Remember to dbl calc weight for stokes operations. |
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What type of ventilation does the nozzle operator use a medium fog stream out of a window? |
Hydraulic Ventilation |
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What type of ventilation is the natural forces of existing wind and convective currents? |
Horizontal ventilation |
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What type of ventilation uses a fan to assist nature either forcing air in or sucking air out? |
Mechanical ventilation via; Positive pressure or Negative pressure or both |
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What is the output of the 20" electric fan? |
6700-9500 CFM |
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What is the output of the 5hp gasoline fan? |
15000-20000 CFM |
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What is the output of the 8hp gasoline fan? |
20000-25000 CFM |
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What are the basic ladder forcible entry tool? |
Flathead axe Haligan Sledge hammer Pry bar Bolt cutters |
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What are the advanced forcible entry tools? |
Circular saw Air bags Rabbit tool Genesis tool |
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How can you tell which way a door swings when forcing a door? |
The Hinges Visible=Door swings towards you.(easy) Not visible=Door swings away from you.(difficult) |
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