Ladders

Question 0

Lad 1. On solid beam ladders how far apart are the rungs?

Answer 0

14”.

Question 1

Lad 1. What is the sizes of the 2 ladders carried on the boats?

Answer 1

Black painted ladders 12’ and 20’. Painted white 18” at the base and the and hooks

Question 2

Lad1. What should you do if a ladder does fit on a spare rig?

Answer 2

Call immediately Fire Tools and Equipment, requisition forwarded and a mark in the company journal

Question 3

Lad 1. Length of each ladder should be marked?

Answer 3

On the side rails within 12” of the end of the ladder

Question 4

Lad 1 straight ladders should be marked where?

Answer 4

On each end of each rail.

Question 5

Lad 1. Extension ladders should be marked where?

Answer 5

At the butt end only of each rail of the bed of the ladder

Question 6

Lad 1. Unit designation shall be marked within?

Answer 6

18” of each butt

Question 7

Lad 1. What is the closest another rig can park behind the truck to get all ladders out?

Answer 7

20’ for a 20’ straight or 35’ extension ladder

Question 8

Lad 1. What is the ladder climbing angel?

Answer 8

65-75 degrees.

1/4 distance from the building as the working height

Question 9

Lad 1. What is the proper ladder placement at a 
Window
Roof
Along side a fire escape
Against a fire escape

Answer 9

Tip level with window sill
At least 2” above roof line
1’-3’ above railing
Slightly above railing

Question 10

Lad 1. Which foot does the butt man use to support the ladder?

Answer 10

Left on bottom rung right foot behind him at a comfortable distance.

Question 11

Lad 1. When a portable ladder is left unattended what should be done?

Answer 11

First man to climb it should secure the tip.

Question 12

Lad 1. How do we preform the leg lock?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Lad 1. What is the capacity of a collapsible ladder?

Answer 13

Up to 300 lbs

Question 14

Lad 1. What is the capacity roof straight and extension ladder less the 26’?

Answer 14

500 lbs

Question 15

Lad 1. What is the capacity of extension ladders 27’-35’

Answer 15

Up to 600 lbs

Question 16

Lad 1. When bridging a fence where should the first Menber climb to to flip the ladder to the other side

Answer 16

Waist level to the fence.

Question 17

Lad 1. When raising a portable ladder to relief a fire escape which side do you go to?

Answer 17

Opposite the drop ladder

Question 18

Lad 1. What ladder is brought to the back yard to gain access to balconies?

Answer 18

12’ hook ladder

Question 19

Lad 1. When getting a ladder to the rear of a brownstone what is the better route?

Answer 19

Second floor (parlor floor) of adjoining butt first

Question 20

Lad 1. General rule of thumb for ladder sizes to reach what floors?

Answer 20

4th floor-35’
3rd floor 24’ or 35’
2nd floor 24’ or 14’

Question 21

Lad 1. When venting a window from a portable ladder where is the ladder placed?

Answer 21

Upwind with the tip level or higher then the top of the window

Question 22

Lad 1. What is the tool of choice for taking glass from a portable ladder?

Answer 22

6’ hook

Question 23

Lad 1. When using a portable ladder to bridge a alleys or shafts which is the ladder of choice?

Answer 23

Extension ladder MUST be used in the nested position

Question 24

Lad 1. When can a portable ladder be reposition?

Answer 24

Use for a rescue.

Question 25

Lad 1. What is the highest rung of a ladder we can climb?

Answer 25

Third rung from the top.

Question 26

Lad 1. Nicks and burrs found on ladders how are they removed?

Answer 26

A fine file.

Question 27

Lad 1. When do we check portable ladders?

Answer 27

Weekly visual inspection
After each use
Through inspection monthly caused by company commanders

Question 28

Lad 1. What do we use on ladders to keep them sliding freely?

Answer 28

Candle wax
Paraffin
Grease

Question 29

Lad 1. When using grease on portable ladders how often do we clean and recoat?

Answer 29

Yearly or when grease is dried out

Question 30

Lad 1. When using plain candle wax or paraffin how often do we reapply?

Answer 30

Every 3 months

Question 31

Lad 1. When do put oil on the pulleys of portable ladders?

Answer 31

1-2 drops once a year.

Question 32

Lad 2. What is a good climbing angle for an aerial ladder?

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

Lad 2. When lining up an aerial ladder to a window what are you lining up on?

Answer 33

Center of the turntable with the center of the window.

Question 34

Lad 2. When placing a n Aerial ladder to a window what is the distance to the sill?

Answer 34

2”-6” recommended

2” for a rescue

Question 35

Lad 2. When making rescues from two different window where do we line up the aerial?

Answer 35

Between the two rescues

Question 36

Lad 2. Where do we place an aerial to a fire escape?

Answer 36

2” from the building and 1-3 feet above the balcony railing.

Question 37

Lad 2. When no condition exists in a building of 30’ wide in the front where should you place the turntable?

Answer 37

15’ from the side wall you pass

Question 38

Lad 2. When fire has control of an extensive floor area where should you position the ladder apparatus?

Answer 38

As ordered by the IC or by the direction of the second due truck entering the block