Chapter 9 R1
When lowering a conscious victim down a ladder, the victim should be: a. Facing away from the building when lowered onto the ladder. b. Lowered feet first onto a ladder. c. Handed from one responder at the window sill to another responder on the ladder. d. Lowered using the on-the-knee method.
b
In order to carry ladders safely: a. Carry roof ladders with hooks opened. b. Keep the forward end of a ladder at eye level. c. Carry with the butt end first. d. One firefighter should never carry a ladder by themselves.
c
When raising a ladder, keep a distance of at least ____ from all electrical lines or equipment and greater distances for higher voltages. a. 5 feet (1.5 m) b. 15 feet (4.5 m) c. 10 feet (3 m) d. 3 feet (1 m)
c
Which devices attach to the inside of the beams on the fly section to hold it in place after it has been extended? a. Stops b. Staypoles c. Pawls d. Hooks
c
If using a ladder for entry or rescue from a window, position the ladder tip: a. Alongside the window on the upwind side. b. Alongside the window on the downwind side. c. Even with the top of the window. d. Slightly below the sill.
d
Pivot an extension ladder: a. After it is extended. b. On the beam farthest from the structure. c. After lowering the ladder to the ground. d. On the beam closest to the structure.
d
Single ladders are used to: a. Extend the fly sections to access windows and roofs. b. Access multistory residential and commercial buildings. c. Access attics or crawl spaces from within a structure. d. Quickly access windows and roofs on one- and two-story buildings.
d
What is one guideline for climbing a ladder? a. Keep your arms at a slight angle during the climb. b. Focus your eyes on the tip of the ladder while climbing. c. Reach above your head while climbing to bring your body close to the ladder. d. Grasp the rungs with palms down and your thumbs beneath the rungs.
d
When transitioning from a ladder carry to a raise: a. Place the ladder flat on the ground and raise the ladder. b. Use mechanical means to raise a ladder when possible. c. Use no more than two firefighters. d. Place the butt end on the ground and raise the ladder.
d
Where can a ladder's locally assigned inventory number be found? a. At the tip b. The middle rung c. The butt plate d. On the beam
d
Which is a guideline for ladder safety? a. Do not move a ladder sideways. b. Ensure the hooks of the pawls are not seated over rungs. c. Slide down a ladder feet first. d. Use leg muscles when lifting ladders below the waist.
d
Which type of ladder is commonly used to access attics or crawl spaces from within a structure? a. Roof ladder b. Extension ladder c. Single ladder d. Folding ladde
d
Firefighters must inspect ladders after each use and on a ____ basis. a. Monthly b. Daily c. Yearly d. Weekly
a
Ladders set at less than a ____ degree angle for climbing should be supported by mechanical means. a. 70 b. 90 c. 50 d. 45
a
What is one of the guidelines for cleaning a ladder? a. Use a soft bristle brush and running water to clean the ladder. b. Remove tar, oil, or greasy residues with bleach and hot water. c. Let the ladder air dry rather than wiping it down after cleaning. d. Limit cleaning of the ladder as cleaning causes it to deteriorate.
a
When heeling a ladder from beneath: a. Stand beneath the ladder with feet about shoulder-width apart. b. Grasp the beams and press the ladder against the building. c. Stand on the outside of the ladder and heel the butt end with one foot. d. Look up the ladder to watch the person climbing it.
a
Which section of an extension ladder always maintains contact with the ground or supporting surface while the ladder is being raised or lowered? a. Bed section b. Truss section c. Halyard section d. Fly section
a
