IFSTA Ladders

Question 1

Common length for a single ladder.

Answer 1

12-20ft

Question 2

common length for roof ladders.

Answer 2

14-16ft

Question 3

Common length for folding ladders.

Answer 3

10ft

Question 4

common length for combination ladders. (A-frame)

Answer 4

10ft

Question 5

_____: the preferred pitch for portable, non-self supporting ground ladders.

Answer 5

angle of inclination.

Question 6

What is the preferred pitch of a ground ladder? (angle of inclination)

Answer 6

75.5 degrees

Question 7

Maximum ladder loading of a folding or pompier ladder?

Answer 7

300 lbs

Question 8

Maximum ladder loading of a single, roof, extension, pole, or combination ladder?

Answer 8

750 lbs

Question 9

Ladders will be tested under NFPA _____.

Answer 9

1932

Question 10

Ladders must meet the requirements of NFPA ____ to be used in the fire service.

Answer 10

1931

Question 11

What type of tree are wooden ground ladders made out of?

Answer 11

coastal Douglas fir.

Question 12

To meet the requirements of NFPA 1931, rungs for both solid and truss beam ladders must be a minimum of ___ inches in diameter at the center.

Answer 12

1 1/4”

Question 13

NFPA 1931 calls for rungs to be spaced between ____ and ____ inches on center plus or minus 1/8” on wood ladders.

Answer 13

12 and 14

Question 14

______ ladders are not prone to sudden failure when subjected to heat or flames.

Answer 14

wood

Question 15

____ is a good heat insulator; it does not transmit temperature extremes.

Answer 15

wood

Question 16

When dry and clean, ___ ladders are non conductors of electricity.

Answer 16

wood

Question 17

Until ____, nearly all fire service ladders were made out of wood.

Answer 17

WWII

Question 18

____ is the metal of choice used for the construction of ground ladders.

Answer 18

aluminum.

Question 19

NFPA 1931 requires that all structural components of metal ladders be manufactured of materials that maintain at least ___ percent of their designated design strength at a minimum of 300 degrees F.

Answer 19

75

Question 20

NFPA 1931 dictates that rungs on metal ladders must be spaced on centers plus or minus 1 1/8”

Answer 20

14”

Question 21

____ ladders are subject to sudden failure when exposed to heat or flame temperatures of 300 degrees F or more, even for short periods.

Answer 21

metal

Question 22

____ ladders can be exposed to low heat levels without losing its original load carrying capacity.

Answer 22

fiberglass

Question 23

____ tends to chip and crack with severe impact.

Answer 23

fiberglass.

Question 24

NFPA 1931 restricts the length of new pompier ladders to ___.

Answer 24

16ft

Question 25

NFPA 1931 specifies that the halyard rope be a minimum of 3/8" in diameter with a minimum breaking strength of ___.

Answer 25

825lbs

Question 26

Fiberglass ladders employ ___ construction similar to metal ladders.

Answer 26

c-channel

Question 27

All extension ladders must have ____ to keep fly sections form extending off the top of the ladder.

Answer 27

stops

Question 28

Wood ladders have ____ to help hold them together.

Answer 28

steel tie rods.

Question 29

A ___ is a steel rod that is installed just above the bat spurs that provides a place for the firefighter to play the toe of the boot during heeling operations.

Answer 29

toe rod

Question 30

____ are usually installed below every fourth rung on wood ladders.

Answer 30

tie rods

Question 31

heat sensor labels will turn a different color at ___ and should be affixed to the inside of each beam of each ladder section, one immediately below the second rung from the tip of each section and another immediately below the center rung of that section.

Answer 31

300 degrees F

Question 32

_____ are used both to raise and support ground ladders that are 40ft or taller.

Answer 32

staypoles.

Question 33

NFPA 1932 require ladders to be inspected after each use and on a ____ basis.

Answer 33

monthly

Question 34

Ladders should not be painted, except for the top and bottom ____ inches off the beams for the purposes of identification or visibility.

Answer 34

12 inches

Question 35

A ___ and running water are the most effective tools for cleaning ladders.

Answer 35

brush

Question 36

After a ladder has been repaired, it must be ___ before it is placed back in service.

Answer 36

tested (per NFPA 1932)

Question 37

NFPA 1931 requires ladder manufacturers to conduct ____ tests as a part of the initial evaluation of a specific product design.

Answer 37

design verification.

Question 38

Ground ladders must be tested at least ___ per NFPA 1932

Answer 38

annually.

Question 39

The preload test weight for a ground ladder is ___ lbs.

Answer 39

350

Question 40

The test load for a ground ladder is ____ lbs.

Answer 40

500

Question 41

The roof ladder hook test requires a test weight of ____ for at least one minute.

Answer 41

1000 lbs.

Question 42

Preload test weight for folding ladders.

Answer 42

160 lbs.

Question 43

Test load weight for testing folding ladders.

Answer 43

225 lbs

Question 44

Per NFPA 1901, the minimum lengths and types of ladders carried on all pumper or engine companies is:

Answer 44

one 10ft folding ladder. one 14ft roof ladder. one 24ft extension ladder.

Question 45

Per NFPA 1904, as a minimum, the lengths and ground ladders on an aerial apparatus are:

Answer 45

``` one 10 ft folding ladder two 16ft roof ladders one 14ft combination ladder one 24ft extension ladder one 35ft extension ladder ```

Question 46

Roughly speaking, a residential story will average __ to ___ feet.

Answer 46

8 to 10

Question 47

Roughly speaking, the distance from the floor to the windowsill on a residential structure is about __ ft.

Answer 47

3ft.

Question 48

A commercial story will average ___ ft from floor to floor.

Answer 48

12 ft

Question 49

In a commercial structure, the distance from floor to windowsill is about ___.

Answer 49

4ft

Question 50

Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 15000 lbs must care one ___ ladder of any type.

Answer 50

12ft

Question 51

Vehicles with a GVW between 15000 and 20000 must cary one ___ ladder of any type.

Answer 51

14ft

Question 52

Vehicles with a GVW in excess of 20,000 lbs must carry one ___ ladder of any type.

Answer 52

16ft

Question 53

The ladder should extend preferably ____ rungs beyond the roof edge to provide both a footing and handhold for persons stepping on or off the ladder.

Answer 53

5

Question 54

When a ladder is used for access from the side of a window or for ventilation, the tip of the ladder should be placed ___ or ___ rungs above the windowsill.

Answer 54

3-4 rungs

Question 55

When rescue from a window opening is to be performed, the tip of the ladder should be placed just below the ___.

Answer 55

windowsill.

Question 56

The maximum extended length of extension and pole ladders may be as much as ___ inches less than the designated length.

Answer 56

6 inches

Question 57

For ladder lengths of 35ft or less, reach is approximately ___ less than the designated length.

Answer 57

1 foot

Question 58

For ladder lengths over 35ft, reach is approximately ___ less than the designated length.

Answer 58

2 feet.

Question 59

When two or more firefighters are lifting a ladder, the lifting should be done on the command of a firefighter at the ___ who can see the whole operation.

Answer 59

rear

Question 60

What is the preferred number of firefighters for the high shoulder carry throw of a ladder?

Answer 60

1

Question 61

___ firefighter carries are most commonly used for 24, 28, and 35ft ladders.

Answer 61

2

Question 62

The three methods most commonly used when _____ carry a ladder are the low shoulder method, the hip or underarm method, and the arms length on edge method.

Answer 62

2 firefighters.

Question 63

___ firefighter carries are typically used on extension ladders up to 35ft.

Answer 63

3

Question 64

___ firefighters are normally required for a 40ft or longer pole ladder.

Answer 64

5

Question 65

The firefighter nearest the ___ is the logical person to decide where the butt of the ladder is to be placed.

Answer 65

butt

Question 66

When there are two firefighters on the butt of the ladder during a ladder carry, the firefighter on the ____ side is usually the one responsible for placement.

Answer 66

right

Question 67

If the window opening is wide enough t permit the ladder tip to project into it and still allow room beside it to facilitate entry and rescue, the ladder should be placed so that __ or __ rungs extend above the sill.

Answer 67

2 or 3

Question 68

Roofs should be laddered from at least ___ points on opposite corners of the building.

Answer 68

2

Question 69

An easy way to determine the proper distance between the heel of the ladder and the building is to divide the used length of the ladder by __.

Answer 69

4

Question 70

IFSTA recommends that all ground and aerial ladders maintain a safe distance of at least ___ ft from all energized electrical lines or equipment.

Answer 70

10ft

Question 71

In general, all modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the _____.

Answer 71

fly out.

Question 72

Wood ladders that are designed with the rungs mounted in the top truss rail are intended to be deployed with the ____.

Answer 72

fly in.

Question 73

When raising a ladder, the ___ (raise) position should always be the first preference.

Answer 73

perpendicular.

Question 74

Typically, ladders of 35 ft or larger should be raised by at least ___ firefighters.

Answer 74

3

Question 75

NFPA ____ states that ground ladders shall not be rolled beam over beam to reach a new position.

Answer 75

1932

Question 76

NFPA 1932 requires, and goo common sense dictates, that ground ladders be ____ whenever firefighters are climbing or working from them.

Answer 76

secured.

Question 77

Whenever possible, a ladder should be tied securely to a ____.

Answer 77

fixed object.

Question 78

All rope that is used for the dome (auditorium) rase must meet the requirements for life safety rope contained in NFPA ___.

Answer 78

1983

Question 79

Either a ____ or a leg lock can be used to safely secure the firefighter to the ladder while work is being performed.

Answer 79

class 1 safety harness.

Question 80

All life safety harnesses should meet the requirements set forth in NFPA ____.

Answer 80

1983

Question 81

never use a leg lock on a ____.

Answer 81

aerial ladder

Question 82

The ____ are the people most severely threatened by current fire conditions.

Answer 82

first priority victims

Question 83

The ___ priority for rescuing victims with ladders should be for the largest number or groups of people.

Answer 83

2nd

Question 84

The ____ priority for rescuing victims with ladders should be the remainder of the people in the fire area.

Answer 84

3rd

Question 85

Evacuation of people from a building by ground ladders is _____.

Answer 85

difficult and slow.

Question 86

When using a ladder for ___ rescue, the immediate goal is to keep the victim from sinking and drowning.

Answer 86

ice

Question 87

The _____ goal of using a ladder for a ice rescue is to complete the retrieval of the victim.

Answer 87

second

Question 88

Using a ladder to clear window openings in order to accomplish horizontal ventilation should only be used in extreme emergencies when ventilation is needed to ____,

Answer 88

begin search and rescue procedures.

Question 89

when hoisting a ladder, thread the loop off the rope around a rung that is above ___ of the way down the ladder from the tip.

Answer 89

1/3

Question 90

New standard requires _______ clearance for lines under 350kilovolts and _______ clearance for lines over 350 kilovolts

Answer 90

20', 50'