Tower
Of the 8 Core duties of the truck company, name 3.
Rescues, Forcible Entry, Laddering, Fire extensions, Utility Control, Overhaul, Elevated Streams
What is the main job of an Exterior member on a fire scene?
Assist with establishing water supply.
What are the ride assignments for vehicle accident response?
Driver. Officer. EMS. Fluid control. Tools. Fire suppression.
When water supply is already established, what are three other task that should be performed by an exterior member on the fire scene?
What classes do you need to be an interior firefighter at LTFD?
Essentials of Firefighting, Nims 100,200,700,800 Hazmat ops, CPR,
Describe how you would ventilate a window with a ground ladder and what a cleared window is?
You should use the ground ladder to break the window, climb the ladder and use a handle tool to Clear the window.
A cleared window is a window with no glass or obstructions.
A. Ordinary combustibles B. Flammable Liquids C. Live electrical equipment D. Combustible metals K. Commercial cooking equipment.
Describe how to set up tool staging for a vehicle accident.
Place tarps out near the accident scene, Get cribbing, hydraulic tools, struts and various hand tools.
What's the different sections of an extension ladder?
Fly sections
Who is the president, vice president, Chief and deputy chief of LTFD?
Brian Bixler, Andrew Foster, Justin Brian and Chad Slover
How many ladders are on the Tower?
1.14' A Frame 2.16' Roof Ladder 3.20' Roof ladder 4. 24' Extension Ladder 5. 28' Extension Ladder 6. 35' Extension Ladder 7. Attic Ladder 8. 95' tower ladder
What are the 5 different types of pre connected hose lines on the engine?
1. Bumper Line 2. Crosslays 3. Apartment Line 4. 2.5" attack 5. Blitz Fire
Explain the two different types of marriage sets on the rescue?
As an exterior member, no matter what the call response, what equipment should you have on you?
Gear, Helmet, Vest, Light and radio.
Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief 1, Assistant Chief 2, Lieutenant 1, Lieutenant 2, Safety officer, Chief engineer
What are the two different types of ventilation during fireground operations?
Horizontal and Vertical ventilation.
Properly give the radio transmission for sending water to the apparatus.
Exterior: Engine 66-1 driver from hydrant, are you ready for water. Driver: Affirmative, charge the line. Exterior: copy water is on the way.
What are the different types of scene lighting on the rescue?
4 portable battery powered lights, 2 tripods, 2 plug in portable lights, light tower and scene lighting
What are the different types of ladder throws?
Rescue position and Vent position
Who do you talk to when you want to take a class?
Melvin Reyes and James Logan
What are the different ride positions for the Tower?
Driver, Officer, Irons, Hook/Can, Ladders, OVM
how much water and what is the pump size of the engine?
750 Gallons of water, 2000 Gallons per minute
Where is the water rescue equipment on the rescue?
Officer side coffin
Describe in detail everything in the hydrant bag and the steps to assisting with establishing water supply.
step 1: remove hose from the fire truck and wrap it around the hydrant. Step 2: wave the engine forward Step 3: Remove caps, Flush hydrant, shut hydrant, connect hose onto the hydrant Step 4: when the engine is stopped(if you can see it) ask the engine operator if the are ready for water. Step 5: open hydrant completely
Hydrant bag: Storks to national standard thread, hydrant wrench, socket style hydrant wrench, 3" Gated valve
What were the original departments that merged to become LTFD?
Wheatland and Bausmen