Chapter 11 Ladders

Question 1

For which situation is the three-fire fighter flat shoulder carry best suited

Answer 1

The ladder must be carried over short obstacles

Question 2

On a three fire fighter ladder carry, how should the fire fighters align themselves

Answer 2

All three on the same side of the ladder

Question 3

Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to

Answer 3

750 lbs

Question 4

When a ladder is carried by one fire fighter, where is the top beam

Answer 4

On the shoulder

Question 5

When a ladder is used to gain access to a roof, a minimum of ____ rungs should show above the roofline

Answer 5

Five

Question 6

Which ladder is carried with the tip forward

Answer 6

Roof

Question 7

At a minimum, how often should ground ladders be visually inspected

Answer 7

Monthly

Question 8

Ladders consisting of a single section are ___ ladders

Answer 8

Straight

Question 9

The top and bottom rails of a trussed beam are joined by

Answer 9

Truss blocks

Question 10

What is a ladder I-beam usually made of

Answer 10

Fiberglass