Ladders Flashcards
Lad 1. On solid beam ladders how far apart are the rungs?
14”.
Lad 1. What is the sizes of the 2 ladders carried on the boats?
Black painted ladders 12’ and 20’. Painted white 18” at the base and the and hooks
Lad1. What should you do if a ladder does fit on a spare rig?
Call immediately Fire Tools and Equipment, requisition forwarded and a mark in the company journal
Lad 1. Length of each ladder should be marked?
On the side rails within 12” of the end of the ladder
Lad 1 straight ladders should be marked where?
On each end of each rail.
Lad 1. Extension ladders should be marked where?
At the butt end only of each rail of the bed of the ladder
Lad 1. Unit designation shall be marked within?
18” of each butt
Lad 1. What is the closest another rig can park behind the truck to get all ladders out?
20’ for a 20’ straight or 35’ extension ladder
Lad 1. What is the ladder climbing angel?
65-75 degrees.
1/4 distance from the building as the working height
Lad 1. What is the proper ladder placement at a Window Roof Along side a fire escape Against a fire escape
Tip level with window sill
At least 2” above roof line
1’-3’ above railing
Slightly above railing
Lad 1. Which foot does the butt man use to support the ladder?
Left on bottom rung right foot behind him at a comfortable distance.
Lad 1. When a portable ladder is left unattended what should be done?
First man to climb it should secure the tip.
Lad 1. How do we preform the leg lock?
Locking opposite the working side
Two rung above the one the Menber is standing on and rapped around beam
Arch of the foot placed against the beam
Snap hook directly to ladder rung
Lad 1. What is the capacity of a collapsible ladder?
Up to 300 lbs
Lad 1. What is the capacity roof straight and extension ladder less the 26’?
500 lbs
Lad 1. What is the capacity of extension ladders 27’-35’
Up to 600 lbs
Lad 1. When bridging a fence where should the first Menber climb to to flip the ladder to the other side
Waist level to the fence.
Lad 1. When raising a portable ladder to relief a fire escape which side do you go to?
Opposite the drop ladder
Lad 1. What ladder is brought to the back yard to gain access to balconies?
12’ hook ladder
Lad 1. When getting a ladder to the rear of a brownstone what is the better route?
Second floor (parlor floor) of adjoining butt first
Lad 1. General rule of thumb for ladder sizes to reach what floors?
4th floor-35’
3rd floor 24’ or 35’
2nd floor 24’ or 14’
Lad 1. When venting a window from a portable ladder where is the ladder placed?
Upwind with the tip level or higher then the top of the window
Lad 1. What is the tool of choice for taking glass from a portable ladder?
6’ hook
Lad 1. When using a portable ladder to bridge a alleys or shafts which is the ladder of choice?
Extension ladder MUST be used in the nested position
Lad 1. When can a portable ladder be reposition?
Use for a rescue.
Lad 1. What is the highest rung of a ladder we can climb?
Third rung from the top.
Lad 1. Nicks and burrs found on ladders how are they removed?
A fine file.
Lad 1. When do we check portable ladders?
Weekly visual inspection
After each use
Through inspection monthly caused by company commanders
Lad 1. What do we use on ladders to keep them sliding freely?
Candle wax
Paraffin
Grease
Lad 1. When using grease on portable ladders how often do we clean and recoat?
Yearly or when grease is dried out
Lad 1. When using plain candle wax or paraffin how often do we reapply?
Every 3 months
Lad 1. When do put oil on the pulleys of portable ladders?
1-2 drops once a year.
Lad 2. What is a good climbing angle for an aerial ladder?
25-35 feet from the building to reach the 5th floor, city sidewalks are average 13’ streets are 35’ wide. Center of the street will get you close.
Lad 2. When lining up an aerial ladder to a window what are you lining up on?
Center of the turntable with the center of the window.
Lad 2. When placing a n Aerial ladder to a window what is the distance to the sill?
2”-6” recommended
2” for a rescue
Lad 2. When making rescues from two different window where do we line up the aerial?
Between the two rescues
Lad 2. Where do we place an aerial to a fire escape?
2” from the building and 1-3 feet above the balcony railing.
Lad 2. When no condition exists in a building of 30’ wide in the front where should you place the turntable?
15’ from the side wall you pass
Lad 2. When fire has control of an extensive floor area where should you position the ladder apparatus?
As ordered by the IC or by the direction of the second due truck entering the block
