Ladders

Question 1

A firefighter placing a portable ladder to the roof of a fire building should ensure the tip of the ladder is placed ______________? (Ladders 1 7.4)

Answer 1

At least 2 feet above the roof or parapet

Question 2

The unit designation shall be marked within how many inches of each butt on a portable ladder? (Ladders 1, 6.2)

Answer 2

18 inches

Question 3

On a straight portable ladder, the ladder length shall be marked where? (Ladders 1, 6.1)

Answer 3

Within 12 inches from the butt on each end of the rail.

Question 4

When climbing a portable ladder, a ___________ degree angle allows the ladder to provide its maximum strength and best service. (Ladders 1, 7.3)

Answer 4

65 - 75

Question 5

An apparatus arriving at the scene of a fire should not position closer than ____ feet to the rear of a ladder apparatus to ensure the 20 foot straight and 35 foot extension ladders can be removed from the rear ladder racks. (Ladders 1, 7.1)

Answer 5

20 feet

Question 6

A firefighter raising a portable ladder to an overcrowded fire escape would be correct to place the ladder to which location? (Ladders 1, 10.1)

Answer 6

The 1st balcony, opposite the drop ladder

Question 7

Because of its portability, which portable ladder can be used by the OV and Roof Firefighters to gain access to the various balcony levels of rear party wall balcony fire escapes? (Ladders 1, 10.1)

Answer 7

12 foot hook

Question 8

For a fire in a Brownstone building, in most cases, a portable ladder should be brought to the rear using which method? (Ladders 1, 10.2)

Answer 8

Through the parlor floor of an adjoining building.

Question 9

When venting a window from a portable ladder, a firefighter should take all but which one of the following steps? (Ladders 1, 10.3.2)

Answer 9

Place the ladder downwind from the window to be vented.

Question 10

Portable ladders may be placed over weakened, damaged or burnt out stairs in order to gain access to the upper stories of a building. When necessary to utilize a portable ladder to bridge fire damaged stairs, which ladder should be used? (Ladders 1, 10.3.4)

Answer 10

24 foot extension

Question 11

Which statement below is incorrect regarding the nylon Life Saving rope? (TB Rope 1, 1.1, 1.6)

Answer 11

The rope has a length of 200 feet.

Question 12

The Life Saving Rope when exposed to heat over _____ degrees F will progressively lose strength, and will melt at _______ degrees F. (TB Rope 1, 4.11)

Answer 12

300, 482

Question 13

The Life Saving Rope should be placed out of service for how many of the following reasons? (TB Rope 1, 4.1-4.20)

Answer 13

1. Subjected to the weight of 2 person
2. If it becomes frozen
3. Persistent rust
4. If it comes in contact with any acid or acid fume
5. It has been exposed to high heat
7. Any time a hockle is found in the rope

Question 14

Care must be taken to avoid wetting the Life Saving Rope. The rope can lose what percentage of its strength when wet? (TB Rope 1, 4.4)

Answer 14

10-15

Question 15

When a unit must place a Life Saving Rope out of service, who should the officer on duty notify in order to obtain a replacement rope? (TB Rope 1, 5.4)

Answer 15

Administrative Division Chief

Question 16

-The Search Rope is 200 feet in length with a snap hook at each end.
-The Thermal Imaging Camera (if available) should be used in conjunction with the Search Rope.
-The rope is packed in a yellow carrying bag marked with the company number. Each rope will have a company ID tag attached to the rope and another to the bag.
-The Search rope is made of either 5/16th inch diameter white nylon or a 7.5 mm diameter Kernmantle design.
(TB Rope 6 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,)

Answer 16

The Search Rope is 150 feet in length with a snap hook at each end.

Question 17

On the Search Rope a series of knots are used to identify direction to and distance from the tie off point.
(TB Rope 6, 3)

Answer 17

-A single direction knot is located 18 inches before the distance knots when traveling in the direction of deployment.
The 25 foot distance knot WILL NOT have a direction knot.
-Spacing between the distance knots is approximately 6 inches.
-The intervals of the distance knots are 25 feet apart.
-A single knot is tied at 25 feet, two knots at 50 feet, 3 knots at 75 feet, and continues until the last set of 7 knots at 175 feet.

Question 18

A Ladder Company Officer took the following actions while deploying the Search Rope at a recent fire in a factory. In which action was he incorrect? (TB Rope 6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7)

a. He maintained voice contact with his search team members. He was not able to keep visual contact with them.
b. Immediately after entering a room with a heavy smoke condition and no visibility, he secured the end of the rope to a substantial object.
c. He carried the bag in one hand and kept the rope taut while paying it out.
d. He notified the IC that the rope was being deployed.

Answer 18

Secure the end of the rope to a substantial non-movable object in a clear, safe environment.

b. Immediately after entering a room with a heavy smoke condition and no visibility, he secured the end of the rope to a substantial object.

Question 19

Under most conditions, the number of members assigned to the search rope team should be limited to how many? (TB Rope 6, 7.1)

Answer 19

The officer and 2 firefighters

3

Question 20

If it becomes necessary to relieve a unit at a forward point of the search, the relieving company should enter the area to be searched with their ________ hand in contact with the rope (if possible). The company being relieved should exit the IDLH with their _______ hand in contact with the rope (if possible). (TB Rope 6, 8.2)

Answer 20

Right/ Right

Question 21

Portables

10’ scissor
12’ straight
14’ A frame
16’ straight
20’ straight 
24’ extension 
35’ extension

Answer 21

10’ scissor, folded 11’ - 16#
12’ straight - 35#
14’ A frame, folded 7’ -  35#
16’ straight - 50# (2nd fl & taxpayer roofs)
20’ straight - 60#
24’ extension, folded 14’ - 85#
35’ extension, folded 20’ - 135# 
(3rd story roofs 4th fl windows)