Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
38 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
- 3rd side (hint)
|
Parts of a ladder? |
Strings- sides of ladder Rounds- bars on ladder Head- top of ladder Horns- end of strings at head Feet- “ at bottom Heel- bottom of ladder Pawls- mechanism which allows ladder to be rested on ground Head rollers- wheels which allow a ladder to roll up an object Head iron- bar between head rollers Stop blocks |
|
|
|
Language used when pitching a ladder? 9m |
Slip- remove from pump Pitch- put up ladder Extend Head in/out- to a building Head left/right- adjust your l/r Heel in/out- move heel Extend to lower Lower (house)- to retract extending parts of ladder Launch- put back on pump Plumb left/right- adjust angle as on uneven ground Footing- stabilise ladder with foot Inside/outside- inside is side of the body nearest the centre of the ladder and outside is side furthest from the ladder |
|
|
|
Name specs of 3 piece short extension ladder? |
6m 21kg - 1 person lift On all pumps |
|
|
|
Specs of 9m ladder |
9m 40.6 kg 3 person lift Reinforced areas are top 6 rounds of main ladder and bottom 6 of upper extension On all pumps and dual pump ladders Automatic arrest device (AAD) is fitted to this ladder |
|
|
|
Specs of 13.5m ladder |
13.5 m 100kg- 4 person lift Reinforced areas between 1-2 and 4-6th round from the top (main extension), between 3-6 from the top and bottom rounds of middle extension and between 3-6 rounds from the bottom of the top extension These are on all pump ladders and dual pump ladders Also fitted with AAD |
|
|
|
Roof ladder specs? |
4.6 m 13 rounds 14kg 1 person lift On all appliances |
|
|
|
When do we test ladders? |
On acceptance After operational use Quarterly (at workshops for ladders used in training) Annually (at workshops) |
|
|
|
What is the ladder test card? |
F426 and it states when ladder needs to be tested |
|
|
|
What happens if a ladder is defective? |
Let OIC know and they will decide if this warrants attention by workshops, if any doubts the ladder will be taken off the run Test card F426 and POMS job-sheet will be with it |
|
|
|
How to split a short extension ladder? |
Lie it flat then remove strap and slide the top extension of the ladder of disengaging the pawls then raise the heel end This can be repeated with the middle extension of the ladder |
|
|
|
What are the ladder security checks before housing the 9m ladder? |
The retaining strap is secured The automatic safety catch is engaged The T handle is secure with clip engaged |
|
|
|
What is footing a ladder? |
Placing downward weight on ladder while monitoring the person on the ladder. (By a firefighter) |
|
|
|
How to foot a ladder? |
Place one foot on the lowest round and place both arms straight about shoulder height on the strings Duty of footer to look out for hazards for person on ladder Pawls and step in, step off left/right to avoid person who is footing the ladder then 3,2,1 step back |
|
|
|
4 points in common to all mounts and dismounts on ladders? |
1) Sill must be swept (with back of hand) and then hand placed back on round before beginning 2) Dismounting order is always foot, hand, hand, foot. 3 points of contact is always maintained with this method 3) Before stepping into the building sweep with foot and stamp to make sure it can carry weight 4) Ladder must always be footed before it can be mounted (ladder and right called out) and when descending they should kick down twice on the ladder |
|
|
|
Operational safety points when using a 9m ladder? |
Distance required to remove ladder is 10m Height of 4.2m when pivoting Make sure safety catch is fitted after use Beam gantry must be returned to position ASAP after use Make sure pin is in place to prevent slide mechanism being deployed To clean only use cold water and wipe with cloth, no oils |
|
|
|
How should the T bar be when removing ladder? |
The bottom should be in line with grab handle on beam |
|
|
|
ladder pitch checks? |
The string closest to the frame is no more than 150mm from the frame (except if head is to be lashed, when ladder string is placed against frame) 3-5 rounds above sill Most importantly, the round closest to the sill is just above and parallel to it (able to fit a gloved hand in) Pawls are engaged |
|
|
|
Ladder under an opening or just above what must the space be? |
50mm |
|
|
|
Ladder safety check before use? (To ensure the ladder doesn’t extend itself) |
No1 will make sure all pawls are rested on the rounds If moves again safety check remade When complete No3 will move extending line to between and just behind the strings, then when No1 is confident he will shout ‘ladder pitched, get to work!’ |
|
|
|
Launching the ladder commands? (9m) |
Standby to launch Launch House Ladder secure |
|
|
|
Words of command for 9m ladder pitching? |
Stand by to slip, release, slip, site heel No3, under run, prepare to extend, extend, well, pawls engaged, head in, (heel right/left/in/out), ladder pitched get to work! |
|
|
|
Words of command for 9m ladder pitching? |
Stand by to slip, release, slip, site heel No3, under run, prepare to extend, extend, well, pawls engaged, head in, (heel right/left/in/out), ladder pitched get to work! |
|
|
|
Words of command for make up 9m ladder? |
Head out, extend to lower, lower, clear behind, under run, standby to launch, launch, house, ladder secure |
|
|
|
Safety considerations when using ladders? |
Ground conditions Safe lifting techniques Effective communications Safe person |
|
|
|
When should a leg lock be taken? |
This enables a firefighter to work using both their hands instead of having 3 points of contact |
|
|
|
Name the 6 safety considerations when using a ladder? |
Risk assess potential access points before pitching Make sure ladder is long enough for task Make sure ladder is on stable ground and pitched at a safe angle Be aware of overhead obstructions/cables Make sure head of ladder is resting on stable point and tie the head off when additional security is required Take care to avoid knocking ladder when moving equipment or hose |
|
|
|
Name the 4 safety points when working on the ladder? |
Three points of contact Don’t overreach Don’t work on top 3 rounds Do not overload the ladder (unless assisting a casualty) a max of 1 person per extension |
|
|
|
Safety points when climbing/ descending a ladder? |
Feet and hands move together left then right Shoulders remained parallel to ground and steady pace maintained Arms kept at shoulder height and head slightly up Thumbs grip the rounds |
|
|
|
Ladder safety checks for 13.5m ladder? |
1- No1 will make sure pawls are rested on rounds 2- No1 will make sure there is a clearance between ground and yellow carrying handles 3- No1 will make sure jack pads are flat on ground No person may ascend the ladder until the conditions of these checks have been met |
1- No1 will make sure pawls are rested on rounds
2- No1 will make sure there is a clearance between ground and yellow carrying handles 3- No1 will make sure jack pads are flat on ground No person may ascend the ladder until the conditions of these checks have been met |
|
|
There are three points during the pitch when plumbing can be applied, these are? |
On a moderate slope- when props grounded prior to extending On extreme slope- prior to under-running when ladder on ground, plumbing estimated and applied by No3 and 4, adjustments can be made when ladder is vertical and props are grounded Minor adjustments- when head is rested on building, plumbing is applied by No1/2 with 3/4 supporting props (off the ground) out to the side of ladder Plumb head left/right is given by No1 |
|
|
|
Ladder security checks (once ladder is housed)? |
All by No1 1- checks yellow retaining strap is secured and in position 2- pushes red ladder securing handles forward to ensure fully engaged 3- checks that primary/secondary latches have engaged 4- pulls back on the gantry handlebar to ensure the securing mechanism has engaged |
|
|
|
What happens if there is a slack cable? |
‘Well, slack cable, extend’ is shouted out Ladder is extended by number 2 until all extensions rise and no slack cable is apparent, No1 will then give the order lower |
|
|
|
Words of command for get to work for 13.5m ladder? |
Stand by to slip Release Slip No3 and 4 site the heel Under run Ground props Prepare to extend Extend Well Pawls engaged Head in Head or heel left, right, in, out Ladder pitched get to work |
|
|
|
Words of command for get to work for 13.5m ladder? |
Stand by to slip Release Slip No3 and 4 site the heel Under run Ground props Prepare to extend Extend Well Pawls engaged Head in Head or heel left, right, in, out Ladder pitched get to work |
|
|
|
Make up for 13.5m ladder words of command? |
Head out Extend to lower Lower (if slack cable- well, slack cable, extend followed by lower) Ladder to vertical Walk in Clear behind Under run Standby to launch Launch House Ladder secure |
|
|
|
What happens if a ladder becomes lost during pitch/make up? |
Any member of crew shouts ‘head in’ and all crew members should attempt to force ladder into the building |
|
|
|
Safety considerations when using 135 ladder? (When pitching) |
Must be slipped and pitched at walking speed with crew members monitoring the ladders direction for deviation they must correct this as and when required Should the ladder become difficult to launch or come to a complete haul ton the beam the crew should stop launching and correct the angle of the ladder before continuing the launch manoeuvre |
|
|
|
The three non kink rubber hoses that lead from reducer? |
High pressure to EMU Medium pressure to LDV Medium pressure to second person connection |
|
