8 Ground Ladders

Question 1

What are the 5 types of ladders carried by the EFRS ?

Answer 1

1. Singel/Wall
   
   • Roof
2. Folding/collapsible/atic
3. Combination
4. Extension
   
   • Fresno Ladder
5. Mechanical

Question 2

Where are the Heat Sensor Labels located?

Answer 2

One label is affixed below the second rung from the tip of each section and another immediately below the centre rung of that section.

Question 3

What are 2 types of ladder construction?

Answer 3

1. Solid Beam

2. Truss Beam (metal)

Question 4

7 hazards during ladder operations?

Answer 4

1. Overhead electrical lines
2. Uneven surface
3. Ice
4. Traffic areas
5. Structurally unsound walls
6. Fire
7. Fire ground changes

Question 5

What Ladders are on the pump?

Answer 5

1. 3m Attic ladder
2. 4.3m Roof ladder
3. 7.3m Extension ladder

Question 6

What ladders are on the tanker?

Answer 6

1. 3m Attic ladder
2. 4.3m Roof ladder
3. 7.3m Extension ladder

Question 7

What ladders are on the ladder?

Answer 7

1. 3m Attic ladder
2. 4.3 meter- Fresno Extension ladder
3. 7.3m Extension ladder
4. 10.6m Extension ladder
5. 5m Roof ladder

Question 8

What ladders are on the rescue?

Answer 8

Combination folding ladder

Question 9

What are 3 ways to carry a ladder?

Answer 9

1. Shoulder carry
2. Hip or Underarm carry
3. Flat shoulder carry

Question 10

What are 3 forms of ladder raises?

Answer 10

1. Flat ladder raise
2. Beam raise
3. Extension ladder raise