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Ladders Flashcards

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NFPA 1932

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Standard for ladder maintenance and testing

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NFPA 1931

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Standard for manufactures design for fire department ladders

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Beam

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Main structure of the ladder supporting the rungs

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Bed section

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Lowest and widest section of an extension ladder

This section always maintains contact with the ground

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Butt

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Bottom end of the ladder

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Butt spurs

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Metal plates or spikes attached to the butt to prevent slippage

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Fly section

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Upper section of extension or some combination ladders

section the moves

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Foot pads

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Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder

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Guides

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Wood or metal strips forms slots or channels on extension ladder to guide the fly section while being raised

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Halyard

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Rope or cable used for hoisting and lowering the fly sections
“Fly rope”

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Heat sensor label

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Label on the inside of the beams of each section of ladder indicating when it’s been exposed to sufficient heat

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Hooks

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Curves metal devises installed near the top end of the roof ladder to secure the ladder at the highest point

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Pawls

Dogs or ladder locks

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Devises attached to the inside of the beams on the fly sections used to hold the fly section I’m place

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Protected plates

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Strips of metal attached to ladders at chatting points such as the tip

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14
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Pulley

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Small grooved wheel through which the halyard is drawn on extension ladder

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15
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Rails

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Trusses ladder beam

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Rungs

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Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing

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Stops

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Wooden or metal pieces that prevent the fly section from being extended too far

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Tie rods

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Metal rods extending from one beam to the other

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19
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Tip ( top)

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Extreme top if ladder

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20
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Truss block

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Spacers between rails and truss

21
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Single ladder

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Wall ladder 
Straight ladder 
Single ladder 
Consists of only one fixed length 
12-24 feet
22
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Roof ladders

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Are single ladders equipped with folding hooks
Helps distribute firefighters weight
12-24ft

23
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Folding ladders

Attic ladder

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Single ladder for interior
8-16 ft most common is 10ft
NFPA 1931 requires foot pads on butt of ladder

24
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Extension ladder

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Is adjustable in size

12-39ft

25
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Pole ladder

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Do not exceed 50 ft

26
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Combination ladders

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A frame ladder

8-14ft most common 10 ft

27
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Pompier ladder

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Scaling ladder single beam
“Gooseneck”
10-16ft

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Metal ladders

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  • good at conducting electricity, heat and cold
  • easy to repair
  • can suddenly fail when exposed to heat
  • widest range of sizes
29
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Wood ladders

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  • highest cost of all ladders
  • heaviest per unit of length
  • retains strength when exposed to heat
  • very durable
30
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Fiberglass ladders

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  • poor conductor of electricity
  • can sudden crack or fail when overloaded
  • can burn when exposed to flame
31
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Maintenance

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Means keeping ladders on a state of usefulness

32
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Repair

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Restore or replace damaged or worn out

33
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Who is responsible for maintaining ladders?

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All firefighters

34
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Maintenance guidelines

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  • keep free of moisture
  • don’t store where in contact with vehicle exhaust
  • don’t store where can be exposed to elements
  • don’t paint
35
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What can form and harden on section ladders that disrupt normal operations?

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Dirt and debris

36
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Ladders should be cleaned?

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After every use

37
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What is the most effective emery to clean a ladder?

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Soft bristle brush and running water

38
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What do you use to clean off oil, grease or tar?

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Mild soap

39
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What will ensure smooth operation with a ladder?

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Lubrication

40
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NFPA 1932 states what about inspections

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Requires ladders be inspected after every use and monthly

41
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NFPA 1901 for automotive fire apparatus

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Minimum lengths and types of ladders to be carried on all pumper or engines
1 straight ladder with roof hooks
1 extensions ladder
1 attic ladder

42
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Ladders should be at what approximate degree

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75

43
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How do you determine the number of personal needed to handle a ladder?

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Take the first number of the length represents the personal needed

44
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Why is proper positioning and placement of ladders important?

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Safety and proper use

45
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Where do you place the ladder for window ventilation?

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Tip even with too of window

46
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Used for rescue

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Slightly below the window unless wide enough to permit two to three rungs into the window

47
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Why do you avoid open doors and windows when dealing with ladder placement?

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Can expose heat

48
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What happens if the butt is placed too close to the building?

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Stability reduced

49
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If the butt is too far away?

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Reduces load carrying

50
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What’s the easiest way to determine how far to place the butt?

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Length of the building divided by 4

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