What is the maximum amount of people allowed on the ariel ladder at one time?
6 People Maximum
- 2 = Base
- 2 = Inner Mid
- 1 = Outer Mid
- 1 = Fly
How many places can you ladder on a fire escapeand where?
9 Places
- 2 = Against Building
- 2 = Corners of Building
- 2 = Sides of the Escape
- 2 = Lt/Rt of the Escape
- 1 = Middle of the Escape
What are the 5 types of fire escape drop ladders?
Scissor, Accordion, Drop, Fixed, Cantilever - (SADFC)
How many people can fit on each ground ladder at one time?
The number the ladder starts with, excluding roof ladders
How many feet are the sections on a 12’ft extension ladder?
7’ft Sections
How many feet are the sections of a 14’ft extension ladder?
9’ft Sections
How many feet are the sections of a 20’ft extension ladder?
12’ft Sections
How many feet are the sections of a 35ft extension ladder?
20’ft Sections
How far apart are the rungs of a ladder?
12”in Apart
What kind of rungs are on our ladders?
1¾ Center-Swelled
What kind of kind of wood is used for the beams of the ladders?
West Coast Douglas Fir
What kind of wood is used for the rungs of the ladders?
Hickory Hardwood
What are the 2 sections of the beams on our ladders?
- Main Beam
- Truss Beam
What are the sections of the aerial ladder?
- Base
- Inner Mid
- Outer Mid
- Fly
What are the dimensions of the savage covers?
12’ft x 18’ft
What are the dimensions of the mattress carrier?
6’ft x 9’ft
What are the dimensions of the rubbish carrier?
4½” x 4½”
What is the thickness of the plastic we use for overhaul?
6 mil
What is the equation for tying off ladders for ladders aloft? (except roof ladders)
Divide the length of the ladder by 5 and then multiply that by 2.
What are the aerial’s tip loading capacities for rescue operations with and without water flowing?
- 0°-26° = 250lbs at tip or water tower operations
- 26°-46° = 250lbs at tip and water tower operations
- 46°-75° = 500lbs at tip and water tower operations
