Truck Company Book 3 – Ladders Feb 2018

Question 1

– Using a ladder to span distances resembling a bridge. This can be used to span two buildings, trenches, etc.

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Answer 1

Bridging

Question 2

– Portable, elevated master stream device clamped to the top two rungs of the aerial ladder when needed and supplied by a 3-inch or 31⁄2- inch fire hose. The nozzle is typically controlled with guide ropes

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Answer 2

Clamp-on Ladder Pipe (Portable Ladder Pipe)

Question 3

– Ladders with a locking hinge in the center of the main beam than can be used as a straight ladder or A-frame ladder. These ladders are typically telescoping giving them a great deal of versatility.

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Answer 3

Combination Ladders

Question 4

– A non-self-supporting ground ladder that consists of two or more sections traveling in guides, brackets, or the equivalent arranged to allow for the link adjustment

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Answer 4

Extension Ladders

Question 5

– Short, collapsible ladder easy to maneuver in tight places such as reaching through openings in attics and lofts.

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Answer 5

Folding Ladders (Attic Ladder)

Question 6

– Fixed elevated piping that is secured to the bed of the hydraulic ladder and supplies a master stream nozzle delivering over 350 GPM. Controls for these waterways are typically controlled remotely with manual hand cranks or electronically.

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Answer 6

Pre-piped Waterway

Question 7

– Straight ladder with folding hooks at the tip. The hooks anchor the ladder over the roof ridge or other obstacle.

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Answer 7

Roof Ladders

Question 8

– Piece of rope or webbing spliced to form a loop through the eye of a metal hook; used to secure hose to ladders or other objects and/or assist in the movement of the hoseline.

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Answer 8

Rope Hose Tool

Question 9

– A non-self-supporting portable ladder that is fixed in length consisting of one section.

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Answer 9

Straight Ladders

Question 10

– Rotational structural component of the aerial device. Its primary function is to provide continuous rotation on a horizontal plane.

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Answer 10

Turntable

Question 11

Portable ladders are first and foremost for the ___ of firefighters.

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Answer 11

access and egress

They can also be used to:

• Search for and remove victims,
• Provide access to areas below grade,
• Access and exit areas above ground level,
• Advance hose lines to upper floors,
• Deliver tools and equipment to areas above or below ground level
• Conduct ventilation operations.

Question 12

NFPA ___ recommends the standards for fire department apparatus and states that the minimum total ladder length to be carried on aerial apparatus as ___ feet

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Answer 12

1901 & 115

Question 13

The ladders should have the tip marked with ___ to increase visibility of the ladder when inside a smoke-filled room or on a roof

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Answer 13

fluorescent paint, tapes, etc.

Question 14

NFPA requirement pertaining to marking portable ladders is that if marked they shall only be marked at the top ___ inches

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Answer 14

18

Question 15

ladders should also be marked (tape or permanent marker) at the ___ point to facilitate quick recognition.

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Answer 15

middle

Question 16

Ladders should be tested ___ and must be inspected and cleaned ___ and after every use. This can be accomplished with soap and water and, at times, steel wool may be required to remove burs along the beams.

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Answer 16

annually & monthly

Question 17

Personnel should be familiar with any ladders that have heat sensor indicators on the ladder (required by NFPA if manufactured after ___) and visually inspect them during the inspection.

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Answer 17

1984

Question 18

These labels are rated to change color if the temperature on the ladder reaches ___ degrees Fahrenheit. This is important as the aluminum, even if only exposed for a moment, can lose as much as ___% of its load capacity and can continue to accumulate over its lifetime.

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Answer 18

300 degrees and 25%

Question 19

When selecting a ladder for a task, choosing an __ ladder longer than needed is better than one that is too short to complete the task. This will allow the firefighter to overcome ___ or ___ that may be present around the structure or, due to obstructions, demand a steeper angle.

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Answer 19

extension; and topography or grade issues

Question 20

___ will provide a quick and efficient means of access and egress to most residential structures

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Answer 20

Ground ladders

Question 21

Single, straight, or roof ladders, due to their limited overall size, are the ___ to carry to the objective. These ladders may be carried on a high shoulder carry, low shoulder carry, or even in a suitcase fashion.

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Answer 21

easiest

Question 22

Extension ladders are the most versatile ladders, but they are also the most ___ and ___ of the ladder complement, which means we need to use more personnel to carry and operate them or find creative techniques.

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Answer 22

cumbersome and heavy

Question 23

__ out storage means the ladder is directed toward the objective and ___out storage allows deployment to an objective in front of the apparatus without turning the entire ladder.

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Answer 23

Heel and tip

Question 24

Other factors to consider for laddering a structure include:

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Answer 24

• Victim removal,
• Access for vent, enter, isolate, and search (VEIS),
• Access for hose line advancement, and
• Ventilation operations.

Question 25

the priority order for placement of portable ladders on the fireground should be:

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Answer 25

1. Fire floor.
2. Floor above the fire.
3. Adjacent compartments and roof if needed.

Question 26

If the decision is made to access or operate on the roof, ___ ladders should be placed to the roof at different areas to provide a secondary means of egress.

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Answer 26

two

Question 27

Roof operations are ultimately safer if performed from the ___ when possible.

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Answer 27

aerial

Question 28

In order to select the most appropriate portable ladder for the task to be accomplished, estimate __ feet per floor in residential occupancies and __ feet per floor in commercial occupancies

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Answer 28

9ft and 12ft

Question 29

For basement fires, an ___ ladder may be placed into the basement well window if the size of the opening permits egress.

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Answer 29

attic

Question 30

consider prepositioning a ladder to quickly deploy into the structure to replace stairs that have deteriorated from the fire. The typical run of residential stairs is __ feet; if feasible, the placement of a 14-foot straight ladder can provide access in place of the stairs.

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Answer 30

13

Question 31

When heeling a ladder, the heeling firefighter should position ___ of the ladder (not under it) to monitor fire conditions, check for rescues, and to stay away from falling glass and dropped tools.

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Answer 31

outside

Question 32

If using a leg lock, the leg used to perform the lock shall be opposite of which the task will be performed

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Answer 32

opposite

Question 33

If a victim is present at the window, throw the ladder to ___ and once raised, roll it onto the sill.

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Answer 33

the side of the window

Question 34

Place the tip of the ladder ___ of the opening if the ladder will be solely used for performing ventilation of that opening.

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Answer 34

next to and upwind

Question 35

Place the tip of the ladder ___ or ___ the sill, and in the center of the opening for access or egress. The window can be ventilated and entered from this position when executing VEIS. This is the preferred position for the majority of fireground operations.

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Answer 35

at or slightly below

Question 36

If ascending to a roof, place at least ___ rungs above the roofline and make a general announcement on the fireground channel.

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Answer 36

3-5

Question 37

Place the tip of the ladder a minimum of ___ rungs above and near the end of the railing on a balcony where the railing is flush with the exterior wall. This position will allow for the firefighter to climb onto the balcony as well as keep the ladder out of the way of operations, lessening the probability it could be dislodged from its position.

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Answer 37

2

Question 38

Place the __ of the ladder against the wall to the upwind side of a cantilevered balcony. The balcony will assist in keeping the ladder stabilized. The ladder ___ should be a minimum of __rungs above the railing height.

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Answer 38

tip, tip & 2

Question 39

___ should not be placed directly in front of an entry or exit route.

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Answer 39

Portable ladders

Question 40

Typically, truck companies in the region will carry in excess of ___ feet

Answer 40

115