Positioning Aerial Device for Window Rescue
- The first rung of the ladder tip should be placed even with the windowsill –> the ladder will not block much of the window opening and allows firefighters to place victims directly on the ladder with minimum lifting
- When using aerial platforms -> platform should be placed so that the top rail of the platform is even with the windowsill; this way victims can board directly into the platform feet first
PG 726
Positioning Aerial Device for Roof Rescue
- Tip of the aerial ladder should be placed so that at least 6 feet extends above the edge of the roof
- Aerial platforms should be placed so that the bottom of the platform is just above and over the edge of the roof
PG 727
NFPA 1983
- Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
PG 735
NFPA 1670
- Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents
PG 735
Blitz Attack
To aggressively attack a fire from the exterior with a large diameter (2.5” or larger) fire stream
PG 741
Who is responsible for communicating incident objectives for an aerial apparatus?
The incident commander
PG 720
What is the best apparatus placement for ventilating a flat roof?
Unburned side, as close as possible to the work site
PG 737
What is the best method for carrying an unconscious adult victim down an aerial ladder?
Position the victim across the rails and slide him down
PG 730-731
What is best placement of aerial master stream nozzle to perform blitz attack?
Even with the lower part of the window
PG 739, 741
A rescue situation requires that a victim will access an elevated platform through the hinged platform gate. In general, what is the best apparatus placement for this situation?
With the turntable slightly forward or behind the victim’s location
PG 722
When placing an aerial ladder at an aircraft door for rescue, where should the first rung of the ladder be?
Level with the floor of the hatch
PG 748
Which operation is of particular importance in increasing the strength and rigidity of an aerial ladder?
Engaging the extension locks
PG 726
What is the best way to protect an exposure from radiant heat?
Apply water directly on the exposure
PG 746
How far should an aerial ladder be extended so that personnel working on a roof can safely mount and dismount the ladder?
6 feet above the roof level
PG 737
How much weight is added to structure for every 250gpm flowed for 1 minute?
2000lbs
PG 742
For an aerial ladder designed to be used in the supported position. how should the tip of the ladder be placed relative to the target?
Both rails resting evenly on the targeT
PG 724
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to assist a conscious, uninjured adult to board and descend an aerial ladder?
1 firefighter
PG 729
When using an elevating platform to remove a victim from a window, how should the platform be positioned?
Top rail level with the windowsill
PG 727, 732
When placing an aerial ladder for rescue from a rooftop, where should the tip of the ladder be?
Six feet above the edge of the roof
PG 727
How should an aerial platform be positioned so that personnel working on a roof can safely mount and dismount the platform?
Platform floor even with the roof level
PG 737
