LADDERS 1

Question 1

1. When placing a portable Ladder at a window where is the TIP placed?
2. Where is the TIP when placed at a Roof?
3. Alongside of a fire escape on building wall?
4. Placed against a fire escape?

Answer 1

1. TIP shall be LEVEL with window sill
2. AT LEAST 2’ Above the roof or parapet
3. Tip shalll be 1 to 3 ‘ above the fire escape
4. Tip shall be SLIGHTLY above the fire escape railing

Question 2

What is the optimal angle for a portable ladder ?

Answer 2

65-75 degrees

Place base 1/4 of working length

Question 3

Where is the Numerical length of ladder Marked?

Answer 3

Marked on the side of the rails WITHIN 12 inches of the end of the ladder.
SEC 7.1

Question 4

Where is the Unit designation marked on the ladder?

Answer 4

Marked WITHIN 18” of each end of the butt

SEC 7.2

Question 5

Where is the length of ladder marked on an EXTENSION ladder?

Answer 5

marked at the butt end only of each rail of the bed ladder

SEC 7.1.2

Question 6

Where is the length marked on Straight Ladder?

Answer 6

marked on each end of each rail

SEC 7.1.1

Question 7

An apparatus should be no closer than how many feet to the rear of a ladder ?

Answer 7

20 feet

Sec 8.1.1

Question 8

The base of the portable aluminum ladder is provided with either steel spikes or

Answer 8

swiveling rubber safety shoes and aluminum spikes

Sec 3.2

Question 9

Upon receipt of spare apparatus ladder brackets should be checked for their
holding capabilities as they relate to the unit’s ladder inventory.
A. If ladders cannot be held securely war is done ?

Answer 9

the Technical Services Division shall
immediately be notified by telephone. A requisition shall be forwarded and an
entry made in the company journal
Sec 6.1.2

Question 10

Provision shall be made to secure ladders as safely as possible pending repair or
relocation of ladder holding devices by the Technical Services Division. These
temporary fastenings shall be checked after each response.
Agree or Disagree

Answer 10

Agree

Sec 6.1.2

Question 11

If the officer on duty feels that a particular ladder cannot be temporarily secured
to the spare apparatus in a safe manner, and there is a danger of loss of the ladder
during response, the ladder shall be

Answer 11

left off the apparatus. An entry of this action
shall be made in the company journal.
Sec 6.1.2

Question 12

When the portable ladder has been raised and placed in position, one member butts the
ladder With tool in hand The assigned member climbs the ladder in the following manner…..

Answer 12

If a tool is carried, it should be balanced in the carrying hand, which holds onto
the side of the beam. The free hand continues to grasp the underside of the beam.
Do not carry the tool close to the body or inside the ladder over the rungs because
of the danger to the butt man below should the tool be accidentally dropped
Sec 9.1

Question 13

Portable Ladder Capacities are as follows:
A. Collapsible ladders
B. Roof, straight and extension ladders (26’ or less)
C. Extension ladders (27’ to 35’)

Answer 13

A. up to 300 pounds load.
B. up to 500 pounds load.
C. up to 600 pounds load.
Sec 9.4.2

Question 14

Fire escapes often become overcrowded when there is a fire anywhere
within the building. Under these conditions, a portable ladder should be
raised to the If more
relief for the fire escape is required, another portable ladder should be
raised to

Answer 14

first balcony at a point opposite the drop ladder.

the second balcony.

Sec 11.2.1

Question 15

Tenements without front fire escape.
When the fire is in the cellar, 1st floor, and/or 2nd floor, raise the portable
ladders where ?

Answer 15

adjacent to and above the fire area even if the aerial ladder will be
required on the upper floors.
Sec 11.2.1

Question 16

The rear of the brownstone presents a severe life hazard if there is no fire
escape. Portable ladders transported to the rear of the building and
properly positioned are safer than a life saving rope rescue. They require
less manpower and effort.
At a brownstone what s the best way to get a portable to the rear ?

Answer 16

In most cases, taking the ladder through the second floor (parlor
floor) of an adjoining brownstone, passing it out the rear window
to another member in the yard below, is faster than using the fire building.
Note: In a brownstone, it is important to take the ladder through
with the butt facing the rear of the building.
Sec 11.2.2

Question 17

The rear of the brownstone presents a severe life hazard if there is no fire
escape. Portable ladders transported to the rear of the building and
properly positioned are safer than a life saving rope rescue. They require
less manpower and effort.

In a row frame, what is the best method of transporting a ladder to the rear ?

Answer 17

through the interior of the
building to the rear is generally less complicated because there are
front and rear doors or window entries at ground level.
Sec 11.2.2

Question 18

Most often, all floors in the rear of a brownstone can be reached with
portable extension ladders. It is recommended that extension ladders be
used in lieu of straight ladders because:
Generally, floor and ladder working length are:
1) 4th floor
2) 3rd floor
3) 2nd floor

Answer 18

1. 35’ extension
2. 24’ or 35’ extension
3. 16’ or 24’ extension or 14’ A frame ladder
   Sec 11.2.2

Question 19

When Venting a window the tip of the ladder should be where ?

Answer 19

The tip of the ladder, if possible, should be level with, or higher than the
top of the window.
Sec 11.3.2

Question 20

When a ladder has been positioned and used by a member to gain entry to a fire
building, there is the possibility that he will also need it as a means of retreat. He
expects the ladder to be there. Therefore, do not move or reposition a ladder used
in this manner except when ?

Answer 20

if it is necessary to use the ladder for rescue.

Sec 11.3.11

Question 21

Do not climb higher than the ______ rung from the top on either straight or
extension ladders.

Answer 21

3rd !!

Sec 13.1.9

Question 22

Can a defective ladder remain in service ?

Answer 22

Never maintain a defective ladder in service. When a defect in a ladder is found
during an in-quarters inspection or damaged at a fire, remove the ladder from
service and notify the Technical Services Division
Sec 13.1.13

Question 23

After a portable extension ladder has been raised and placed into a position
against a building a good practice to lower the ladder is to pull the butt end further away from building
True or False

Answer 23

FALSE!!
Do not lower the ladder by pulling the butt end further away
from the building
Sec 13.2.1C
Always lower the fly ladder below the desired level and reraise it in order
to insure a safe 65 - 75 degree climbing angle

Question 24

14.2.3 A visual inspection of portable ladders shall be made weekly, and also after use,
to determine their condition and serviceability. Examples of ladder defects are as
follows:

Answer 24

Come Lay Before Me Dee Bee

A. Cracked welds.
B. Loose rungs.
C. Bent rungs or beams.
D. Missing or loose rivets, nuts, or bolts.
E. Discoloration signaling excessive exposure to heat.
F. Broken mechanical lock assemblies on extension ladders.
Sec 14.2.3

Question 25

What three materials are used on ladder sections that allow them to slide easily ?

Answer 25

Materials used to allow the ladder sections to slide easily on each other are
candle wax, paraffin and grease.
Sec 14.3.1

Question 26

Grease normally used only for internally guided aluminum truss ladders.
The grease shall be cleaned from the guiding grooves, and they shall be
recoated how often ?

Answer 26

Each year, or when the grease has dried out and is no longer an
effective aid to sliding.
Sec 14.3.1

Question 27

On all ladders, plain candle wax or paraffin shall be applied every ________ to all contacting surfaces of multiple section ladders to insure
smooth operation.
Where is the candle wax applied ?

Answer 27

3 months
Apply the candle wax or paraffin where there is contact
between rungs, guides or side rails
Sec 14.3.1

Question 28

Pulleys are found on all extension ladders. These pulleys usually have a
ballbearing center that requires how many drops of oil ?

Answer 28

1 to 2 drops of oil once a year.

Sec 14.3.2