Chapter 8: Ground Ladders

Question 1

Ladder Terminology

parts of a ladder

Answer 1

Fly Section & Bed Section :Tip, Rung, Beam/Rail, (Pulley, Halyard, Anchor), Heel/Butt, Butt Spur, Ladder stops, Lock(dog/pawl), Guides, don’t forget manufactures id, serial number, ladder hooks
-Heat sensors.

Question 2

Angle of Inclination

Answer 2

Optimum is 75’

Question 3

5 types of Ladders used by EFRS

Answer 3

Extension ladder 4.3m fresno, 7.3m, 10.6m
Roof Ladder 4.3m, 5m
Combination Ladder 4m
Folding attic Ladder 3m
Mechanical ladder 30m

Question 4

Ladder Deployment
pump
tanker

Answer 4

7.3m ext. ladder
4.3m Roof ladder
3m Attic ladder

Question 5

Ladder Deployment

Rescue

Answer 5

4m combination Ladder

Question 6

Ladder Deployment

Ladder

Answer 6

30m mechanical ladder
3m attic
4.3m fresno, 7.3m. 10.6m ext ladders
5m roof ladder

Question 7

Heat sensors.

Answer 7

(inside beam below 2nd rung from top & below middle rung: darkens @149’C +/- 5’)…
ladder must keep 75% of its strength above 150’c

Question 8

rule of thumb

Answer 8

3-5 rungs above roof line
75' incline or shoulder height arms length test
1 FF per fly section
carry ladder butt end first
leg lock or tie off belt when working

Question 9

7 Operational Hazards

Answer 9

Overhead Electrical lines
Uneven surfaces
Ice
Traffic Areas
Structurally unsound Walls 
Fire
Fire Ground Changes

Question 10

3 types of carry

Answer 10

shoulder
hip
flat shoulder

Question 11

4 types pf raise

Answer 11

Flat
beam
Extension ladder
roof ladder