LP # 146 LOCKING IN ON A LADDER

Question 1

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LOCKING IN ON A LADDER?

Answer 1

In the Los Angeles City Fire Department,
locking in is an evolution done while
working on a ladder. So you may work
efficiently with both hands and maintain
balance. You as a firefighter will have to
increase your skills to reduce injury to
yourself and others.

Question 2

WERE DO YOU SUPPORT YOUR WEIGHT?

Answer 2

Support weight on convenient foot. On ball of foot

Question 3

HOW DO YOU STEP THROUGH THE LADDER?

Answer 3

With opposite foot and leg
Two rungs above other foot
Bring foot back through ladder

Question 4

WHT DO YOU DO WITH THE SUPPORTING FOOT?

Answer 4

Step down
With supporting foot
b. One rung

Question 5

HOW SHOULD YOU PLACE PROPER FOOD?

Answer 5

Foot parallel to rung

b. Toes against inside of main beam

Question 6

HOW DO YOU UNLOCK ON A LADDER?

Answer 6

STEP UP

With supporting foot

b. One rung
c. Center of rung
d. On ball of foot

Question 7

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LOCKING FOOT?

Answer 7

RELEASE AND CLIMB DOWN WITH CENTER FEET.