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- Name 6 types of Ladders?
- Single, Roof, Folding, Extension, Combination, Pompier
- Name 5 types of Ladder Carries?
- Single Low Shoulder, 2FF Low Shoulder, 3FF Flat Shoulder, 4FF Flat Shoulder, 2FF On Edge
- Name the parts of a Ladder?
- Beam, Bed, Butt, Fly, Footpad, Guides, Halyard, Heat Sensor, Hooks, Locks, Pulley, Rails Rungs, Stops
- What are NFPA 1901 Ladder Requirements for Apparatus?
- 10 Ft. Folding, 14 Ft. Roof, 24 Ft. Extension
- Describe ladder position for roof access?
- Extend few feet above roof edge (5 rungs)
- Describe ladder position for window access?
- Tip at top of window
- Describe ladder position for window rescue?
- Tip just below sill
- What is the desired inclination for climbing?
- 75
- Always maintain _____ ft from electical lines?
- 10
- Name 3 types of roofs?
- Flat, Pitched, Arched
- Define Ventilation?
- Systematic removal and replacement of heated air, smoke, and gas from a structure with cooler air
- What are benefits of ventilation?
- Improve Life Safety, Improve Visibility, Reduce Flashover and Backdraft
- Name 4 different types of ventilation?
- Horizontal, Vertical, Natural, Mechanical
- What is the location of ventilation based on?
- Construction, Exposures, Wind, Fire Location
- What is the ideal location for ventilation?
- As directly over the fire as possible
- What is the proper size opening for vertical ventilation?
- 4ft by 4ft
- Define Trench or Strip Ventilation?
- Large hole 4 ft wide from one exterior wall to opposite exterior wall placed well advaced of fire
- Define Windward?
- Side of building wind strikes
- Define Leeward?
- Side of building wind is leaving
- What are 2 types of forced ventilation?
- Mechanical and Hydraulic
- What are advantages of forced ventilation?
- Control Fire, Supplement Natural Ventilation, Speed Smoke Removal, Reduce Damage, Public Relations
- What are disadvantages of forced ventilation?
- Fire Spread, Requires Power Source, Requires Equipment
- What are advantages of PPV?
- No need to remain in structure, Works with Horiz. and Vertical, Efficient, Egress Protected
- What are disadvantages of PPV?
- Interior CO level increases, Fire Extension