Evfd Ifsta Essentials Of Fire Fighting 7 Ch 8

Front 1

What is the main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks?

Back 1

Beam

Front 2

The metal plates, spikes, or cleats attached to the butt end of ground ladder beams to prevent slippage are called:

Back 2

butt spurs

Front 3

What is the fly section of an extension ladder?

Back 3

The upper section of an extension ladder that moves

Front 4

What is the rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering sections of an extension ladder?

Back 4

halyard

Front 5

What are the devices attached to the inside of the beams on fly sections used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended?

Back 5

Pawls (or dogs)

Front 6

The small, grooved wheel through which the halyard is drawn on an extension ladder is called a:

Back 6

pulley

Front 7

What are the rails of a ladder?

Back 7

The two lengthwise members of a trussed ladder beam that are separated by truss or separation blocks

Front 8

A ladder that is one section of nonadjustable or fixed length is called a __________ ladder

Back 8

single

Front 9

What distinguishes roof ladders from single ladders?

Back 9

Roof ladders have folding hooks as a means of anchoring the ladder

Front 10

What ladder consists of a base or bed section and one or more fly sections that travel in guides or brackets to permit length adjustment?

Back 10

Extension

Front 11

What is the BEST description for how ladders should be inspected?

Back 11

Inspect ladders that are ten years or older

Front 12

Which statement about inspecting ground ladders is accurate?

Back 12

Worn areas caused by vibration at points of contact should be inspected

Front 13

Exposure to high heat, direct contact with flame, and/or heat sensor has changed color are all reasons to __________,

Back 13

removed a ladder from service and be inspected

Front 14

If any damage is found while inspecting a ladder, you must:

Back 14

remove the ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested

Front 15

What type of marking does NFPA 1931 require on each beam within 12 inches (305 mm) of the butt plate?

Back 15

Designated ladder length

Front 16

What type of information is provided by the NFPA 1931 required ladder position label?

Back 16

The side of the ladder that must be away from the building

Front 17

When inspecting metal ladders, you should look for:

Back 17

loose rungs

Front 18

When inspecting fiberglass ladders, you should look for:

Back 18

missing rubber on the foot pads

Front 19

What type of ladders must be inspected for water damage, splintering, dark streaks, and rounded shoes?

Back 19

wood

Front 20

When inspecting __________ ladders, make sure hook assemblies do not show signs of rust and are not deformed.

Back 20

Roof

Front 21

What is a consideration when inspecting extension ladders?

Back 21

The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely

Front 22

Which statement describes the process of service testing ladders according to NFPA 1932?

Back 22

Service testing is required after any use that exposes ladders to high heat or rough treatment

Front 23

What is a general guideline for cleaning ladders after use?

Back 23

Apply lubrication occationlly according to manufacturer's recommendations

Front 24

Keep ladders in an area where they are not exposed to the elements of weather, store or position ladders where they are free from vehicle exhaust or engine heat, paint ladders only for purposes of identification or visibility and only at the top and bottom 18 inches (450 mm) of the beams... these are all general maintenance requirements for __________ ladders.

Back 24

ground

Front 25

What is a general guideline for ladder safety and safety when raising ladders?

Back 25

Only use ladders for their intended purposes

Front 26

Ensuringthat the hooks of teh pawls are seated below the rungs is or is not a generaly guideline for ladder safety and safety when raising ladders?

Back 26

IS NOT

Front 27

Sliding down a ladder either feet first or head first is:

Back 27

unsafe and may resut in serious injury or death

Front 28

Reverse the procedure for lifint when it is necessary to place a ladder on the ground before raising it is ___________.

Back 28

a guideline for lifting or lowering ground ladders

Front 29

The best wayd for firefighters to look for electrial hazards whie plaing ladders is:

Back 29

look up to check for overhead electrical wire or equipment than look up again before raising the ladder

Front 30

What does OSHA consider to be the Circle of Safety when raisng, using, and lowering ladders?

Back 30

At least 10 feet (3 m) from all energeized electrical lines or equipment

Front 31

Under which circustances will ladders conduct electricity?

Back 31

All ladders will conduct electricity, especially when wet, regardless of their construcion material

Front 32

How are the fly sections of extension ladders typically positioned?

Back 32

Moder metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be positioned with the fly out

Front 33

Once an extension ladder is raised and resting against a structure and before it is climbed,what is the next item that should be secured?

Back 33

the halyard

Front 34

When personnel are working on a roof or upper stories, there must be at least:

Back 34

two ladders at remote locations from each other

Front 35

What is a general guideline for estimating height when selecting the proper ladders?

Back 35

a residential story averages about 10 feet (3m)

Front 36

What statement about the designated length of ladders is acurate?

Back 36

the reach of a ladder will be less than the designated length

Front 37

For ladder lengths of _______ or less, reach is approximately 1 foot (300 mm) less than the designated length.

Back 37

35 feet (11 m)

Front 38

When using the ground ladders mounted on your apparatus, you must know the:

Back 38

order in which nested ladders are stored

Front 39

What is a safety consideration when carrying ground ladders?

Back 39

identify one member of your lift team as a team leader

Front 40

What must firefighters keep in mind when carrying the forward end of a ladder at eye level?

Back 40

This method increases the risk of the butt spurs stricking someone else in the head

Front 41

When placing ground ladders, observe and communicate to a crew member and/or your supervisor the:

Back 41

appropriateness of the chosen ladder

Front 42

What is the typical placement of a ladder for opening a window for ventilation?

Back 42

Tip of ladder even with the top of the window and to the windward (upwind) side

Front 43

What is the typical placement of a ladder for performing rescue from a window opening?

Back 43

Placing the ladder tip slightly below the sill

Front 44

What is a ladder placement guideline?

Back 44

Take advantage of strong points, such as corners, in building construction

Front 45

A ladder placed at __________ degrees of inclination provides good stability and the optimum climbing angle.

Back 45

75

Front 46

What is an easy way to determine the proper distance between the butt of the ladder and the building?

Back 46

Divide the working length of the ladder by 4

Front 47

What is another way for firefighters to test if a ladder is at the proper angle?

Back 47

Standing straight up on the bottom rung, you should be able to reach straight ahead and grasp a rung direcly in front of you

Front 48

What action should be taken when heeling a ladder from beneath the ladder?

Back 48

Grasp the ladder beams, not the rungs, at about eye level and pull th ladder backward toward the building

Front 49

What action should be take nwhen heeling a ladder from outside (not under) the ladder?

Back 49

Stand on the outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot

Front 50

Two methods are used for securing a ladder: heeling and:

Back 50

tying in

Front 51

When using the one-firefighter extension ladder raise from the low-shoulder carry:

Back 51

use the building to heel the ladder

Front 52

When multiple firefighters are involved in raising a ladder, who is responsible for determining whether the ladder will be raised parallel with or perpendicular to the building?

Back 52

the firefighter at the butt end

Front 53

When there is sufficient space to raise an extension ladder with more than one firefighter, from what position should the ladder be raised?

Back 53

It makes little difference if raised parallel or perpendicular to the building

Front 54

When three firefighters carry a ladder, one firefighter should be at the tip, one at the heel, and the third:

Back 54

alone the beam

Front 55

What statement about a four firefighter ladder raise is correct?

Back 55

Four firefighters can be used to better handle the larger and heavier extension ladders

Front 56

A raised ladder should be pivoted:

Back 56

on the beam closet to the structure

Front 57

A single ladder that is 20 feet (6m) or less can safely be shifted by:

Back 57

one firefighter

Front 58

Ladder climbing should be done:

Back 58

smoothly and rhythmically

Front 59

What instructions should be followed to climb a ladder?

Back 59

Grasp the rungs with palms down and your thumbs beneath the rungs

Front 60

What is an acceptable procedure for securing yourself to a ladder before begining work?

Back 60

Apply a leg lock before begining work

Front 61

How can firefighters ensure constant hand contact while carrying an axe up a ladder?

Back 61

With the tool in one hand, slide the free hand along the beam rather than on the rungs

Front 62

Which statement about deploying a roof ladder on a pitched roof is correct?

Back 62

Roof ladders may be carried either butt first or tip first

Front 63

To bring victims down a ground ladder from a window, there must be:

Back 63

two firefighters inside the building, one or two on the ladder, and one heeling the ladder

Front 64

What does the method chosen to assist victims down a ladder depend upon?

Back 64

Whether or not the victim is conscious

Front 65

What is a method for assisting unconsious victims down a ladder?

Back 65

Cross-body method

Front 66

What is the modified cross-body method of assisting an unconscious victim down a ladder?

Back 66

the victim is carried facing the ladder, rather than the firefighter

Front 67

How should a larger victim be assisted down a ladder?

Back 67

Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side

Front 68

Beam

Back 68

Main structural member of a ladder supporting the rungs or rung blocks

Front 69

Bed Section

Back 69

Bottom section of an extension ladder

Front 70

Bedded Position

Back 70

Exension ladder with the fly section(s) fully retracted

Front 71

Butt

Back 71

Heel (lower end) of a ladder

Front 72

Butt Spurs

Back 72

Metal safety plates or spikes attached to the butt end of ground ladder beams

Front 73

Extension Ladder

Back 73

Variable length ladder of two or more sections that can be extended to a desird height

Front 74

Fly Section

Back 74

Extendable section of ground extension or areial ladder

Front 75

Halyard

Back 75

Rope used on extension ladders to extend the fly sections

Front 76

Heat Sensor Label

Back 76

Label affixed to the ladder beam near the tip to privide a warning that the ladder has been subjected to excessive heat

Front 77

Hooks

Back 77

Curved metal devices installed on the tip end of roof ladders to secure the ladder to the highest point on the roof of a building

Front 78

Ladder Belt

Back 78

Belt with a hook that secures the fire fighter to the ladder

Front 79

Pawls

Back 79

Devices attached to the inside of the beams on the fly sections; used to hold the fly section in place after it has been extended

Front 80

Rails

Back 80

The two lengthwise members of a trussed ladder beam that are separated by truss or separation blocks

Front 81

Roof Ladder

Back 81

Straight ladder with folding hooks at the top end; the hooks anchor the ladder over the roof ridge

Front 82

Rope Hose Tool

Back 82

Piece of rope spliced to form a loop thorugh the ey eof a metal hook; used to secure hose to ladders or other objects

Front 83

Rung

Back 83

Step portion of a ladder running from beam to beam

Front 84

Single Ladder

Back 84

One section nonadjustable ladder

Front 85

Stops

Back 85

Wooden or metal pieces that prevent the fly section from being extended too far

Front 86

Tip (top)

Back 86

Extreme top of a ladder

Front 87

Truss block

Back 87

Spacers set between the rails of a trussed ladder; may support rungs