CHAPTER 12-19-21 TEST Flashcards
NFPA 1932 contains requirements for:
Ground ladder carrying, placement and raising
What is the difference between fire service ladders and ladders for private or general use?
Fire service ladders provide a greater margin of safety.
Ladders made of _____ conduct heat, cold, and electricity, and may accumulate ice on the rungs in cold weather.
Aluminum
NFPA 1931 requires what markings on fire service ladders?
Manufactures name plate
Fire service ladders meeting the requirements of NFPA 1931 are required to have:
A certification label indications the ladder meets NFPA 1931
What does discoloration of fiberglass ladders possibly indicate?
Heat exposure
Ground ladders should be service tested before bing placed in service, _____while in service, and after use that exposes the ladder to high heat or rough treatment.
Once each year
What is the best way to clean a fire service ladder?
Wash with a soft bristle brush and running water and use mild soap as needed.
When performing a two firefighter low shoulder carry, where should the forward firefighters free hand be placed?
Over the butt spur
When three firefighters carry a ladder, how should they be positioned?
One firefighter at each end on one side of the ladder, the third on the other side, in the middle.
What is the best way to place a ladder to be used for entry or rescue from a window?
Ladder tip slightly below sill, or wedged under sill lip
What is the ladder climbing position
Keep arms straight (horizontal) during the climb
How do you support the weight of an unconscious victim while climbing down a ladder?
Victims body rests on the rescuers supporting knee
Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the ____ required in legal cases.
Chain of custody
What should a firefighter know when dealing with ground cover fire?
Topography
What affects the rate and direction of the spread of exterior fire?
Wind direction