Portable Ladders (Ladder Ops V3)

Question 1

T or F. If in good condition, ladder lock assemblies on the extension ladders will work and lock in either the fly out or the fly in position?

Answer 1

True.
Note: The FDNY has adopted the Fly Out position.

Question 2

Portable Ladder Capacities for:

a) Collapsible
b) Roof, Straight and Extension Ladders 26’ ft or Less
c) Extension Ladders (27’ to 35’)

Answer 2

A) 300 pounds
B) 500 pounds
C) 600 pounds

Question 3

When performing a leg lock, what rung is the locking leg placed over?

Answer 3

Two rungs above the one the member is standing on.

Question 4

What is the climbing angle for the portable ladder?

Answer 4

65 to 75 degree

Question 5

An angle steeper than 75 degrees increases the chances of what?

Answer 5

Climber falling off

Question 6

Ladders angled less than 65 degrees effect what?

Answer 6

The maximum load

Question 7

How far from the end of a ladder should unit designation be?

Answer 7

18 inches

Question 8

If a portable ladder is to be left unattended, who secures the tip?

Answer 8

The first member who climbs it so that it will not be dislodged or knocked over by outside streams or wind.

Question 9

What is the appropriate placement for ladders at:

a) Window
b) Roof
c) Along Fire escape
d) Against a fire escape

Answer 9

a) Level with the sill
b) At least two feet above
c) 1 - 3 ft above
d) Slightly above fire escape railing

Question 10

When fire escapes are overcrowded at a fire, where should portable ladder be raised?

Answer 10

To the first balcony at a point opposite the drop ladder.

Question 11

T or F? Can a telescoping ladder be used as a bridge horizontally?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

T or F? Portable ladders placed on one beam, elevated to knee level on supports and properly secured, can act as a barrier to civilian pedestrian traffic near a hazardous condition or fire operation.

Answer 12

False, should be waist level

Question 13

When fire escapes are overcrowded at a fire, where should portable ladder be raised?

Answer 13

To the first balcony at a point opposite the drop ladder.

Question 14

If time permits, should one lash a ladder to the fire escape?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

If a second ladder is needed due to overcrowding on a fire escape, where should it be raised?

Answer 15

Second Balcony, opposite of first ladder.

Question 16

What portable ladder may be used on a balconies for access for search and rescue?

Answer 16

12 Ft (Hook)

Question 17

When placing ladder at front of brownstone to gain access to room over stoop, where should you consider placing ladder?

Answer 17

At adjoining window to gain entrance. May be a door to that room from a large room.

Question 18

T or F. Generally, in the rear of a brownstone , the 35’ extension ladder can reach the fourth floor?

Answer 18

True

Question 19

When venting windows with lexan panels using portable ladders, where do we place them?

Answer 19

In the corner adjacent to window frame.

Question 20

When venting a window from a portable ladder where should it be placed?

Answer 20

Upwind and level with or higher than window.

Question 21

When member is venting window from a portable ladder, how should he do it?

Answer 21

He should extend his arm upward and slant tool downward and strike the glass.

Question 22

T or F. Extension ladders must only be used in the the extended position when bridging.

Answer 22

False. “in the nested position”

Question 23

During Snow Conditions, how can a ladder be used?

Answer 23

Can be used as a sleigh for transporting heavy equipment and rolled or folded hose.

Question 24

Which ladders are well suited for elevator operations

Answer 24

10’ folding and 12’ Telescoping

Question 25

T or F? Fly and Bed are meant to be taken apart on an extension ladder and used separately?

Answer 25

False`

Question 26

The window is 28 feet above ground level, how far is the placement of the ladder from the building?

Answer 26

7 feet
(Remember 1/4 rule)

Question 27

T or F? When operating at an electrical substation under no circumstances shall metal ladders or tools be brought inside the gates?

Answer 27

True

Question 28

How often should portable ladders be waxed with plain candle wax or paraffin? Oiled?

Answer 28

Every 3 months. 1 or 2 drops a year on pulleys.

Question 29

How often should ladders be inspected?

Answer 29

Weekly and after every use.