Ch 5 Ground Ladders

Question 1

To ensure that ladders are safe to use when needed, firefighters must follow the maintenance procedures recommended by the ladder manufacture, as prescribed and department SOP ‘s, and as specified in NFPA _____, standard on use, maintenance, and service testing of in-service fire department and ground waters

Answer 1

1932

Question 2

The____length of a ladder is always shorter and it’s actual length because of the safe climbing and working angle

Answer 2

Effective

Question 3

The ideal climbing angle for ground ladders is ____ degrees from horizontal

Answer 3

75

Question 4

It is important for firefighters to develop a sense of how far from a building the butt or base of the ladder must be placed to create the ideal climbing angle,. The proper distance can be determined by dividing the used length of the ladder by___

Answer 4

4

Question 5

The ladder selected must not only be long enough to reach the objective at a safe climbing angle, but must also extend___to___rungs above any parapet or roof eve

Answer 5

3,5

Question 6

Any fire fighter fitness program should meet the requirements of the Applicable NFPA standards. The most relevant fitness related standards are NFPA___, standard on fire department occupational safety and health program and NFPA___, standard on health related fitness programs for fire department members

Answer 6

1500, 1583

Question 7

When only four firefighters are available to raise a pool ladder, the operation must be performed_____to the building

Answer 7

Perpendicular

Question 8

If a ladder is to be used for positioning a fire fighter to break a window for ventilation, it should be placed along side the window to the____side

Answer 8

Windward

Question 9

If the window opening is wide enough to permit the water tip to project into it and still allow room beside it to facilitate entry and exit and rescue, the ladder can be placed so that it extends___for___rungs into the window opening

Answer 9

Two, three

Question 10

In the absence of an aerial device, ground ladders are the primary means of gaining access to the roof of structures up to___in height

Answer 10

Four stories

Question 11

While ladders can be used to construct a variety of water removal contrivances, they are most often used to construct___

Answer 11

Water chutes

Question 12

When drafting water from a static sources such as a pond or lake, it is important to maintain___inches between the intake strainer in the bottom of the water source

Answer 12

24

Question 13

If the gap between the buildings is not more than____it’s length, a single ladder can be laid on the roof of one building and the tip simply slid over to the other building

Answer 13

One-third

Question 14

When five or six firefighters are available to raise a pole ladder, it may be performed either perpendicular or_______ to the building

Answer 14

Parallel

Question 15

If a ladder is to be used for entry or rescue through a window, a ladder tip is usually placed on the ________ of the window _________

Answer 15

Midline, slightly below the sill

Question 16

A ______ angle also increases the potential for the ladder spurs to slide away from the building when positioned on concrete or other hard surfaces

Answer 16

Lower climbing

Question 17

At angles less than ____ degrees, the distance between personnel on the ladder should be increased

Answer 17

75

Question 18

The _______ of a ladder in position is the vertical distance above the ground where the ladder contacts the building, not the full length of the ladder

Answer 18

Used length

Question 19

The keys to safe and effective letter handling are _____, _______, and _______ both individually and as a team

Answer 19

Fitness, technique, practice

Question 20

If a ladder is to be used for positioning a fire fighter to break a window for ventilation, it should be placed ___________

Answer 20

Alongside the window to the Windward side

Question 21

________ are often the best means of reaching windows that must be opened or broken out to gain entry into the building or for rescue or horizontal ventilation

Answer 21

Ground ladders

Question 22

In general, ladders are used to rescue victims who are located______

Answer 22

Above or below grade

Question 23

Rescuing people trapped on floors _______ or in other elevated locations, are the most common situations in which ground ladders are used for rescue

Answer 23

Above the ground floor

Question 24

______ uses of ladders are those that do not involve climbing up or down the ladder

Answer 24

Non-standard

Question 25

Some _______ uses for fire service ground ladders include mechanical advantage systems, positioning intake strainers, water removal, and bridging

Answer 25

Non-standard

Question 26

While there are other possible uses of ladders in mechanical advantage systems, the most common application is in _______ from points above grade

Answer 26

Lowering injured victims

Question 27

If the gap between the buildings is not more than ______ it’s length, a single ladder can be laid on the roof of one building and they tip simply slid over to the other building

Answer 27

One third

Question 28

In addition to providing a means for access, ladders can also serve as a means of ______ from a building involved in fire

Answer 28

Secondary egress

Question 29

Fires and other emergencies are initially _______ and it is virtually impossible to anticipate and plan for every possible contingency in every incident

Answer 29

Uncontrolled situations