Ladders

Question 0

NFPA 1932

Answer 0

Standard for ladder maintenance and testing

Question 1

NFPA 1931

Answer 1

Standard for manufactures design for fire department ladders

Question 2

Beam

Answer 2

Main structure of the ladder supporting the rungs

Question 3

Bed section

Answer 3

Lowest and widest section of an extension ladder

This section always maintains contact with the ground

Question 4

Butt

Answer 4

Bottom end of the ladder

Question 5

Butt spurs

Answer 5

Metal plates or spikes attached to the butt to prevent slippage

Question 6

Fly section

Answer 6

Upper section of extension or some combination ladders

section the moves

Question 7

Foot pads

Answer 7

Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder

Question 8

Guides

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Halyard

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Heat sensor label

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Hooks

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Pawls

Dogs or ladder locks

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Protected plates

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Pulley

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Rails

Answer 15

Trusses ladder beam

Question 16

Rungs

Answer 16

Cross members that provide the foothold for climbing

Question 17

Stops

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Tie rods

Answer 18

Metal rods extending from one beam to the other

Question 19

Tip ( top)

Answer 19

Extreme top if ladder

Question 20

Truss block

Answer 20

Spacers between rails and truss

Question 21

Single ladder

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Roof ladders

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Folding ladders

Attic ladder

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Extension ladder

Answer 24

Is adjustable in size | 12-39ft

Question 25

Pole ladder

Answer 25

Do not exceed 50 ft

Question 26

Combination ladders

Answer 26

A frame ladder | 8-14ft most common 10 ft

Question 27

Pompier ladder

Answer 27

Scaling ladder single beam "Gooseneck" 10-16ft

Question 28

Metal ladders

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Wood ladders

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Fiberglass ladders

Answer 30

- poor conductor of electricity - can sudden crack or fail when overloaded - can burn when exposed to flame

Question 31

Maintenance

Answer 31

Means keeping ladders on a state of usefulness

Question 32

Repair

Answer 32

Restore or replace damaged or worn out

Question 33

Who is responsible for maintaining ladders?

Answer 33

All firefighters

Question 34

Maintenance guidelines

Answer 34

- 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

Question 35

What can form and harden on section ladders that disrupt normal operations?

Answer 35

Dirt and debris

Question 36

Ladders should be cleaned?

Answer 36

After every use

Question 37

What is the most effective emery to clean a ladder?

Answer 37

Soft bristle brush and running water

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Mild soap

Question 39

What will ensure smooth operation with a ladder?

Answer 39

Lubrication

Question 40

NFPA 1932 states what about inspections

Answer 40

Requires ladders be inspected after every use and monthly

Question 41

NFPA 1901 for automotive fire apparatus

Answer 41

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

Question 42

Ladders should be at what approximate degree

Answer 42

75

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Take the first number of the length represents the personal needed

Question 44

Why is proper positioning and placement of ladders important?

Answer 44

Safety and proper use

Question 45

Where do you place the ladder for window ventilation?

Answer 45

Tip even with too of window

Question 46

Used for rescue

Answer 46

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

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Can expose heat

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Stability reduced

Question 49

If the butt is too far away?

Answer 49

Reduces load carrying

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Length of the building divided by 4