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Ladders Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Beams

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2
Q

What is the very top of a ladder called?

A

Tip

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3
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What are butt spurs on a ladder?

A

Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping

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4
Q

What is the function of stops on an extension ladder?

A

Prevent overextension

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5
Q

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

A

2 Fire Fighters and 1 Victim

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6
Q

Another term for a portable ladder is a ___ ladder.

A

Ground

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7
Q

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

A

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

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8
Q

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

A

5

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9
Q

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

A

Slightly below the sill.

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10
Q

How safe are wooden or fiberglass ladders around powerlines?

A

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

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11
Q

Which ladder is carried with the tip forward?

A

Roof Ladder

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12
Q

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

A

Overhead power lines.

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13
Q

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

A

For any single fire-fighter ladder raise

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14
Q

Which knot is used to tie off a ladder halyard>

A

Clove hitch

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15
Q

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

A

Area is clear of overhead obstructions.

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16
Q

What is a safety rule for climbing a ladder?

A

Eyes should be forward and occasionally upward.

17
Q

The dogs of an extension ladder serve to:

A

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

18
Q

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

A

Halyard

19
Q

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

A

Reduce the risk of roof collapse during ventilation operations.

20
Q

What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder?

A

75 degrees

21
Q

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

A

A leg lock

22
Q

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

A

Heeling

23
Q

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

A

Cover the butt spur with a gloved hand.

24
Q

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

A

Suitcase

25
Q

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

A

Two on one side, and one on the other.

26
Q

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

A

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

27
Q

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

A

Pivot during the lift

28
Q

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

A

Do not wrap the halyard around your hands

29
Q

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

A

Heeled.

30
Q

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.

A

1/4

31
Q

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

A

3

32
Q

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

A

10 ft.

33
Q

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

A

Straight

34
Q

A Bangor ladder ___.

A

is equipped with staypoles

35
Q

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

A

Fly

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