Chapter 9 - Ground Ladders

Question 1

The main advantage of a ground ladder over an aerial ladder or elevating platform
 is
a. Its portability
b. Its reach
c. It takes fewer fire fighters to raise
d.  It is more secure and stable

Answer 1

a. Its portability.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most popular type of ground ladder in the fire service?

a. Aluminum alloy
b. Steel alloy
c. Fiberglass
d. Wood

Answer 2

a. Aluminum alloy.

Question 3

One or more fly sections would be found on a(n)

a. Single ladder
b. Wall ladder
c. Roof ladder
d. Extension ladder

Answer 3

d. Extension ladder.

Question 4

Which type of ladder carry is used when encountering a narrow opening?

a. Flat shoulder
b. Flat arms length
c. Overhead
d. Underarm

Answer 4

c. Overhead.

Question 5

If an extension ladder needs to be pivoted, the pivot should be done

a. After the ladder is extended to reach the target
b. Before the ladder is extended to reach the target
c. After the ladder is raised when performing a flat raise but after the ladder is raised for a beam raise
d. After the ladder is raised when preforming a beam raise but after the ladder is raised for a flat raise

Answer 5

b. Before the ladder is extended to reach the target.

Question 6

A minimum of three fire fighters are usually
required when raising an extension ladder that is ____ feet of longer.
a. 24
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40

Answer 6

c, 35 ft.

Question 7

The NFPA Standard on Use, Maintenance,
 and Service Testing of IN-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders is
a. NFPA1500
b. NFPA 1710
c. NFPA 1901
d. NFPA 1932

Answer 7

d. NFPA 1932

Question 8

A simple formula used to determine the correct placement of the butt from the base of the building is
a, Multily the length of the ladder by 5 then add 2
b. Multiply the working length of the ladder by 5 then add 2
c. Position the bottom of the ladder at a distance from the vertical plane equal to one fourth the total working length of the ladder
d. Divide the working length of the ladder by 4

Answer 8

c. Position the bottom of the ladder at a distance from the vertical plane equal to one fourth the total working length of the ladder.

Question 9

According to NFPA standards, the maximum load shall not exceed ____ pounds on a combination ladder.

a. 300
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1,000

Answer 9

c. 750

Question 10

When rescuing occupants from a window
using a ground ladder, the tip of the ladder should
a. Be placed to the side of the window and even with the windowsill
b. Be placed to the side of the window and at least three rungs above the windowsill
c. Be placed inside the window so at least three rungs are above the windowsill if the window is large enough to accommendate the ladder and people being rescued at the same timed
d. Usually be at or just over or above the level of the windowsill

Answer 10

d. usually be at or just over the level of the sill. If the window is large enough, the ladder should be placed inside the window two or three rungs if possible.

Question 11

Ground ladders raised to provide alternative egress are best placed at
a, Fire escape balconies
b. Porches or apartment balconies
c. Windows
d.  Windows leading to corridors

Answer 11

d. Windows leading to corridors.

Question 12

Of the methods listed below, the LEAST DESIRABLE way to remove an unconscious victim is

a. The interior stairs
b. The fire escape
c. Via ground ladder
d. Via aerial ladder

Answer 12

c. Via a ground ladder.

Question 13

Ground ladders can be used to horizontally
bridge
a. From the window of one building to another
b. From the balcony of one building to another
c. From the roof of one building to another
d. Under no circumstances should a ground ladder be used to horizontally bridge between two buildings

Answer 13

d. Under no circumstances should a ground ladder be used to horizontally bridge between two buildings.