V4-5-2 Ladders

Question 0

A quick method of determining if the ladder is placed at the correct climbing angle is to:

Answer 0

Stand facing the ladder with toes touching the spurs, arms extended horizontally from the shoulder. If palms of hands rest on rung, the angle is correct for the height of that person

Question 1

The angle which provides the best ladder stability and climbing angle is between __________.

Answer 1

65 and 70°

Question 2

Correct ladder placement for firefighting is to place the ladder:

Answer 2

Against the building to the side of the window

Question 3

For access and rescue the ladder should be placed:

Answer 3

Directly in the window, against one side of casing, at a height that will allow to step from ladder onto the sill.

Question 4

When placing ladders on ground they shall be laid flat with the ________ side down.

Answer 4

Working