LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 13
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to _____.
a. 750 lb
b. 450 lb
c. 300 lb
d. 600 lb - Answer- a. 750 lb
Which ladder is carried with the tip forward?
a. roof
b. extension
c. straight
d. attic - Answer- a. roof
What is the term for ...
LLPSD - FF1 Chapter 13
Portable ladders approved for fire service use can support up to _____.
a. 750 lb
b. 450 lb
c. 300 lb
d. 600 lb - Answer- a. 750 lb
Which ladder is carried with the tip forward?
a. roof
b. extension
c. straight
d. attic - Answer- a. roof
What is the term for ladders that are designed to be removed from the apparatus?
a. pompier ladders
b. bangor ladders
c. articulating ladders
d. portable ladders. - Answer- d. portable ladders
Which part(s) of ladders should not be exposed to solvents?
a. beams
b. halyard
c. pawls
d. all parts - Answer- b. halyard
What should be done with the excess halyard once an extension ladder is placed
and extended?
a. wrap it around rungs of the ladder
b. use it to form an anchor point
c. let it hang between the ladder and the building
d. use it to tie off the bed section - Answer- a. wrap it around rungs of the ladder
Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is _____.
a. chocked
b. blocked
c. unoccupied
d. heeled - Answer- d. heeled
What is the most likely consequence if the butt of a ladder is placed too close to the
side of the building?
a. the ladder will have reduced weight capacity
b. the butt will kick out from the wall
c. the ladder will be more prone to tipping sideways
d. the tip will pull away from the wall - Answer- a. the ladder will have reduced weight
capacity
Which type of ladder should be carried by more than one fire fighter?
, a. extension
b. attic
c. single
d. roof - Answer- a. extension
How often should ground ladders be visually inspected?
a. annually
b. biannually
c. monthly
d. quarterly - Answer- c. monthly
What is the maximum personnel load for a fire service ladder?
a. three fire fighters
b. two fire fighters and one victim
c. one fire fighter plus one victim
d. two fire fighters - Answer- b. two fire fighter and one victim
When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of ____ from power lines.
a. 20 ft
b. 15 fit
c. 10 ft
d. 5 ft - Answer- c. 10 ft
What is the maximum reach for a 28ft (8.5 m) ladder?
a. the second story window sill only
b. the third story
c. the second story roof
d. the second story windows with two rungs inside - Answer- c. the second story roof
The purpose of the hooks of a roof ladder is to ____.
a. secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof
b. provide safe attachment points for the fire fighters working on the ladder
c. prevent the butt of the ladder from slipping or shifting
d. grip the eave of the roof to keep the ladder from slipping - Answer- a. secure the
tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof
Which term describes a power-operated ladder that is permanently mounted on a fire
apparatus?
a. snorkel
b. aerial
c. extension
d. quint - Answer- b. aerial
Which term describes the top or bottom section of a trussed beam?
a. block
b. rail
c. rung
d. dog - Answer- b. rail
Which action is potentially hazardous while raising an extension ladder?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Freshy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
