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30 Cards in this Set
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What is AHJ?
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Authority having jurisdiction.
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What is the butt of a ladder?
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The bottom.
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What are the sides of the ladders called?
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Beams
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What are the two most basic kinds of ladders?
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Single and extension.
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What is the top section of an extension ladder called?
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Fly section
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What is the lower section of an extension ladder called?
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Bed section
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What do you call the part that keeps an extension ladder from collapsing?
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Dog, pawl, or lock
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How can you easily identify a roof ladder?
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The hooks on top
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How can you easily identify an attic ladder?
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It folds and has feet.
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What is a Bangor ladder?
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A large extension ladder with poles used to hoist it. Also called a tormentor or pole ladder.
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What is a combination ladder?
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A multi purpose ladder that can take multiple shapes. Must have a positive locking mechanism.
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What is a pompier ladder?
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A ladder with a hook on the top, used years ago to scale one floor at a time. No longer used.
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What are the three materials usually used in the fire service for ladders?
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Metal (most common), fiberglass, wood
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What are the main drawbacks of metal ladders?
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Conduct heat and electricity, extreme temperature failure
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What are the drawbacks of wooden ladders?
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High weight
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What are the advantages of wood ladders?
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Very durable, even under flame
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What major fire department builds their own ladders?
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San Francisco Fire Dept
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What are th drawbacks of fiberglass ladders?
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Can break suddenly under strain, can burn
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What are the advantages of fiberglass ladders?
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Non conductor of electricity
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Where can you put paint on a ladder?
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Top and bottom 18"
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What is a rule of thumb for how many people can be on a ladder?
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One person per fly section
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How far should you generally be from any power lines when you raise a ladder?
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At least 10'
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How many rungs should you put above the roofline?
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3-6
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Rules of thumb for ladder length?
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10' per floor for residential, 12' for commercial, add 3' for the window
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In most cases, ladders are carried ____ forward. Roof ladders are carried _____ forward.
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Butt, hook
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According to the test, what does the forward firefighter do on a ladder carry?
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He covers the butt spur with his hand.
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Who is in control of a moving ladder?
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The front man.
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When carrying an extension ladder low at your side, which side should you stand on?
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The bed side
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What is the correct climbing angle for a ladder?
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75 degrees
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What math can you run to determine the proper distance from a wall for raising the ladder?
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Divide the working length of the ladder by 4
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