Ladders

Question 1

What are the main structural components that run the entire length of the ladder?

Answer 1

Beams

Question 2

What is the very top of a ladder called?

Answer 2

Tip

Question 3

What are butt spurs on a ladder?

Answer 3

Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping

Question 4

What is the function of stops on an extension ladder?

Answer 4

Prevent overextension

Question 5

What is the maximum personnel load for a fire-service ladder?

Answer 5

2 Fire Fighters and 1 Victim

Question 6

Another term for a portable ladder is a ___ ladder.

Answer 6

Ground

Question 7

The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to ___.

Answer 7

Secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

5

Question 9

When a ladder is used for th rescue of an injured victim from a narrow window, the tip should be placed:

Answer 9

Slightly below the sill.

Question 10

How safe are wooden or fiberglass ladders around powerlines?

Answer 10

If wet or dirty, both wood and fiberglass can conduct electricity.

Question 11

Which ladder is carried with the tip forward?

Answer 11

Roof Ladder

Question 12

What is the most important hazard to keep in mind when working with ground ladders?

Answer 12

Overhead power lines.

Question 13

When should the building be used to anchor the butt during a ladder raise?

Answer 13

For any single fire-fighter ladder raise

Question 14

Which knot is used to tie off a ladder halyard>

Answer 14

Clove hitch

Question 15

Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the ___.

Answer 15

Area is clear of overhead obstructions.

Question 16

What is a safety rule for climbing a ladder?

Answer 16

Eyes should be forward and occasionally upward.

Question 17

The dogs of an extension ladder serve to:

Answer 17

hold the fly section in place after it has been extended.

Question 18

What is the term for a rope or cable used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder?

Answer 18

Halyard

Question 19

What is one of the primary functions of a roof ladder?

Answer 19

Reduce the risk of roof collapse during ventilation operations.

Question 20

What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?

Answer 20

75 degrees

Question 21

Other than a ladder safety belt, a firefighter can be safely secured to a ground ladder using:

Answer 21

A leg lock

Question 22

What is the term for keeping a ladder from slipping by applying one’s weight to the underside of it?

Answer 22

Heeling

Question 23

On a two fire-fighter shoulder ladder carry, what should the fire fighter closer to the butt end do?

Answer 23

Cover the butt spur with a gloved hand.

Question 24

A ladder is carried at arm’s length in a(n) ___ carry.

Answer 24

Suitcase

Question 25

How are the fire fighters arranged in the three fire-fighter flat ladder carry?

Answer 25

Two on one side, and one on the other.

Question 26

A fire fighter who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should:

Answer 26

slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb.

Question 27

When lifting a ladder from the ground into the carrying position during the three-fire-fighter flat shoulder carry, all three firefighters should ___.

Answer 27

Pivot during the lift

Question 28

Which precaution should you take when raising the fly section of an extension ladder?

Answer 28

Do not wrap the halyard around your hands

Question 29

Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is ___.

Answer 29

Heeled.

Question 30

The proper distance of the foot or butt of a ladder should stand out from a building is ___ of the working distance of the ladder from the base of the wall.

Answer 30

1/4

Question 31

How many points of contact should a fire fighter maintain with the ladder when checking the stability of a roof surface?

Answer 31

3

Question 32

When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of ___ from power lines.

Answer 32

10 ft.

Question 33

A ladder consisting of a single section is called a ___ ladder.

Answer 33

Straight

Question 34

A Bangor ladder ___.

Answer 34

is equipped with staypoles

Question 35

An upper section or top section of an extension ladder is known as a:

Answer 35

Fly