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| What equipment is required for the ladderpipe operation? |
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Definition
Assorted smoothbore tips
500gpm spray nozzle
100' 3" hose
2 1/2" in-line shut off
4-2 1/2" reducer/ 4" DBL male
Hose straps |
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| The placement of the Aerial ladder depends on who? |
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Definition
| AO as instructed by the IC |
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| Who attaches the the LP to the Aerial ladder? |
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Definition
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| How many straps are used to reinforce the LP assembly once locked in to the Aerial ladder? and where are they located? |
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Definition
2 straps
one strap on each end of the appliance |
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Term
| How many drop bags are attached to the appliance? and what are they used for? |
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Definition
2 drop bags
for tilting the Ladder Pipe nozzle w/o retracting the Aerial ladder |
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Term
| The seagrave LP uses what gpm straight and fog nozzle? |
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Definition
600 gpm straight
500gpm fog |
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Term
| The LTI LP uses what gpm nozzles? |
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Definition
800gpm 1 3/4"
750gpm Turbo Master |
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Term
| How is the LP transformed into an improvised standpipe? |
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Definition
Place it in an above ground window
remove the barrel and attaching the high rise pigtail and/or attaching a 2 1/2" gateed wye |
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Term
| In case of nozzle reaction, the member at the top of the ladder should do what? |
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Definition
| point the nozzle upward, forcing the back pressure into the infrastructure of the Aerial Ladder |
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Term
| The member at the top of the ladder shall buckle in when? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many members are assigned to the shut-off at the base of the Aerial ladder? |
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Definition
| 1, they shall remain there until the LP is shut down |
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Term
| When is a safety line required for the Aerial ladder? |
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Definition
| A 1 3/4" or a 2 1/2" line is required anytime a member is AL operating the LP |
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Term
| The AL should not be hoisted more than ___ deg. and less than ___deg.? 100' AL |
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Definition
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| 100' AL should not be extended greater than ____ feet for maximum safety? While operating the LP. |
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Definition
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| When can you extend the AL to full extension and operate the LP? |
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Definition
| when a FF on the ladder to direct the stream if only a 1 1/4" tip is used |
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