Chapter 10 (Ladders)

Front 1

The widest and lowest section of an extension ladder?

Back 1

Bed Section

Front 2

The device that attaches to the inside of beams and locks the fly end of the ladder to the rungs

Back 2

Pawls

Front 3

What kind of ladders are often used for interior attic access on fires

Back 3

Folding ladders

Front 4

What are the disadvantage to wood ladders.

Back 4

Hard to repair, highest cost of ladders, heaviest per unit of length

Front 5

Which NFPA notes maintanance and testing of in service ladders?

Back 5

NFPA 1932

Front 6

What NFPA regulates the manufacturers requirements for ladders?

Back 6

NFPA 1931

Front 7

How far beyond the roof edge are you supposed to extend a ladder

Back 7

3-5 rungs is the range 5 is optimal

Front 8

During a window rescue where do you place the ladder?

Back 8

Just below the windowsill

Front 9

Where do you place a ladder during window ventilation and access?

Back 9

One to two rungs above and to the winward side of a window

Front 10

The _______ carry is typically used for extension ladders upto 35 feet.

Back 10

3 fire fighter flat shoulder

Front 11

While carrying a ladder with more than one firefighter, which firefighter is in charge?

Back 11

Closest to the but on the right.

Front 12

What is the optimal standard climbing angle?

Back 12

75 degrees

Front 13

When is it not standard for to use a 75 degrees,

Back 13

Special Rescue Operations

Front 14

Typically ladders of 35 feet require ____ Firefighters to raise it

Back 14

3

Front 15

You should pivot the ladder.

Back 15

Before extending it

Front 16

When climbing a ladder you should use your _______ muscles

Back 16

Leg

Front 17

conscious victims can be lowered ________ on a ladder.

Back 17

Feet first (Facing the building)

Front 18

When lowering a unconscious victim on feet first on a ladder.

Back 18

The rescuer must provide a support knee that is stratled by the victim. Along with this the rescuer must wrap his/her arms around the victims head and onto the rungs to prevent the victim hitting the ladder

Front 19

An unconscious victim facing the rescuer is supported ?

Back 19

at the crotch and at the chest

Front 20

A cradled decent with victim unconcouse is supported with the victims _______ over the rescuers shoulders and the victims ________ and the victims _____ draped over the rescuers arms.

Back 20

Legs, Arms

Front 21

How are small children brought down a ladder

Back 21

Should be cradled in the rescuers arms.

Front 22

The main structural member of a ladder that supports the rungs on both sides is the

Back 22

Beam

Front 23

wood or metal strips sometimes in the form of slots or channels on an extension ladder that guise the fly section while being raised

Back 23

Guides

Front 24

Rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering ladders

Back 24

Halyard

Front 25

Label affixed to the inside of each beam section, that indicates extreme heat.

Back 25

Heat sensor label

Front 26

Heat sensor labels turn black at

Back 26

300 degrees

Front 27

What are the hooks on a roof ladder rated at?

Back 27

500 lbs

Front 28

Rods attached to wooden ladders to support the rungs

Back 28

Tie Rods

Front 29

Single ladders can be anywhere from

Back 29

6-32 feet

Front 30

Average height on a single ladder is

Back 30

12-24 feet

Front 31

A ladder with hooks designed for anchoring to steep roof pitches is a?

Back 31

Roof ladder

Front 32

Roof ladders range from

Back 32

12-24 feet

Front 33

Attic ladders (folding ladders) are anywhere from _______ to _____ feet

Back 33

8-16

Front 34

The common length of a folding ladder is

Back 34

10 feet

Front 35

The range of an extension ladder can be anywhere from

Back 35

12-39 feet

Front 36

Any ladder that exceeds 39 feet needs _______ for stabilization

Back 36

Poles

Front 37

This ladder averages at 10 feet and requires posotive locking devises for versatile use

Back 37

Combination ladder (A Frame)

Front 38

This ladder has a gooseneck allowing it to hook to windows.

Back 38

Pompier ladder

Front 39

The most common material used for ladders in the modern fire service is

Back 39

Metal/ Aluminum

Front 40

What lubricant is used on aluminum ladders

Back 40

Graphite

Front 41

What lubricant is used on wood ladders

Back 41

Paraffin Wax

Front 42

What is the total length of ladder on a aerial rig?

Back 42

115 feet

Front 43

Maintanence means

Back 43

Keep the ladders in a state of usefulness and readiness

Front 44

Do not paint ladders except for the top and the bottom ______ inches.

Back 44

18

Front 45

Never raise a ladder within _____ feet of a power line.

Back 45

10

Front 46

What are the most effective cleaning tools of a ladder

Back 46

Water and a soft bristle brush

Front 47

Ladders should be inspected __________ and _________

Back 47

after each use, every month

Front 48

Engines should carry ____ feet of ladder

Back 48

35

Front 49

How many fire fighters are to mount 1 section (10 feet of ladder)

Back 49

1

Front 50

How tall is a residential story

Back 50

10 feet

Front 51

how tall is the average commercial story

Back 51

12 feet

Front 52

The windowsil height in a residential building is ____ and in a commercial building is ____

Back 52

3, 4 feet

Front 53

for lengths of 35 feet or less the reach of a ladder is approximately ______ less than the designated length

Back 53

1 foot

Front 54

for lengths greater than 35 feet the reach of a ladder is approximately ______ less than the designated length

Back 54

2 feet

Front 55

The two fire fighter low shoulder carry is typically used for?

Back 55

24 28 and 35 foot extension ladders

Front 56

What formation do the fire fighters perform the three firefighter flat shoulder carry in?

Back 56

staggered position

Front 57

The two fire fighter arms length on edge carry is reserved for

Back 57

light weight ladders

Front 58

It is good to place ladders on building corners because?

Back 58

It is a strong point of building construction

Front 59

It is important to ladder a building at _____ points on ______ sides of the building

Back 59

2, different

Front 60

What is the name of the company that tests ladders for serviceability.

Back 60

Underwriters laboratories