Chapters 12,14,15

Question 1

Using a ladder at a reduced angle (less than 75 degrees) drastically reduces the_________of the ladder and ________ the possibility of slipage.

Answer 1

1. Load carrying capacity

2. Increases

Question 2

The part of the extension ladder that prevent the fly section from being extended too far are called:

Answer 2

stops

Question 3

The dogs of an extension ladder serve to

Answer 3

hold the fly section in place after being extended

Question 4

A bangor ladder has attachments for added leverage that are called what?

Answer 4

staypoles

Question 5

The proper name for one of the two principal structural sides of a ladder is:

Answer 5

beam

Question 6

The term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from:

Answer 6

one beam to another

Question 7

During the arms length carry of a ladder, each grasps the _________

Answer 7

outside of the top beam

Question 8

When the ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of ?

Answer 8

75 degrees

Question 9

Manufacturers of fiber glass and metal ladders require that the fly section be placed?

Answer 9

out, away from the building

Question 10

A primary safety concern when raising a ladder should be?

Answer 10

possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obsrtuctions

Question 11

When lifting a ladder or other heavy object, you should?

Answer 11

bend at the knees keeping the back straight, lift with legs

Question 12

When assigned to raise a ladder to a second story roof, what ladder should you choose?

Answer 12

28-35 foot

Question 13

If 24 feet of a 35 foot extension ladder is needed to reach a victim, the butt of the ladder should be placed how many feet from the building?

Answer 13

6 feet from the building

Question 14

When performing ventilation of a window, the ladder should be placed?

Answer 14

with the ladder tip about even with the top of the window

Question 15

When the ladder is used for the rescue of an injured victim from a narrow window, the tip should be placed where?

Answer 15

slightly below the sill

Question 16

When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, FFs will normally face the?

Answer 16

heel or butt

Question 17

Other than ladder safety belt, a firefighter can be safely secured to the ladder using a?

Answer 17

leg lock

Question 18

A ladder used for reaching the third story window or roof of a building should normally be how many feet?

Answer 18

40-50

Question 19

When a firefighter is carrying the ladder, all lifting and lowering should be done using what muscles?

Answer 19

leg

Question 20

The lower section of an extension ladder is known as the?

Answer 20

base or bed

Question 21

An upper section or top section of an extension ladder is known as the?

Answer 21

fly

Question 22

If 40 feet of a 50 foot extension ladder is used, the butt of the ladder should be placed how many feet from the building?

Answer 22

10

Question 23

When climbing a ladder, a FFs eyes should be directed

Answer 23

forward and occasionally upward

Question 24

A non adjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called?

Answer 24

single/wall ladder

Question 25

The rope used for hoisting the ladder is called the?

Answer 25

halyard

Question 26

a two section ladder carried on most pumpers is typically how many feet?

Answer 26

24

Question 27

How many FFs does it take to raise a bangor ladder?

Answer 27

6

Question 28

A_________ladder features unlocking sections, enabling it to be used either as an A-frame or straight ladder

Answer 28

combination

Question 29

Why should ladders be extended 5 rungs above the roof edge?

Answer 29

so that FFs can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions

Question 30

What is the minimum number of FFs needed to carry and raise a 35 foot ladder?

Answer 30

3

Question 31

During a two FF raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the ___________ to determine the proper placing distance from the building

Answer 31

FF at the butt (heeler)

Question 32

While working from a ground ladder, the hook on the FFs safety harness should be

Answer 32

attached to a rung

Question 33

a FF who is carrying a tool and climbing the ladder should:

Answer 33

slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb

Question 34

while a roof ladder is taken up an extension ladder the hooks are

Answer 34

extended outward from the FFs

Question 35

when performing a one person raise, which part of the ladder is placed against the building wall?

Answer 35

the butt