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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 11 Ladders
questions with correct answers.

Exposure of a metal ladder to a minimum temperature of approximately __________ will cause a heat
sensor label to change color. ANS - 300°F (150°C)



What is a ladder I-beam usually made of? ANS - Fiberglass



How often should periodic ladder service testing be performed? ANS - Annually



Which is the primary function of a roof ladder? ANS - Distribute the weight of fire fighters during roof
operations



Overextension of the fly section of an extension ladder is prevented by: ANS - locks.



Before raising an extension ladder, you should check to make sure the: ANS - area is clear of overhead
obstructions.



What is the likely result of a ladder striking an overhead obstruction while it is being raised? ANS - Loss
of control of the ladder



Which NFPA standard deals with use, maintenance, and service testing of in-service fire department
ground ladders? ANS - 1932



When lifting a ladder from the ground into the carrying position during the three-fire-fighter flat-
shoulder carry, all three fire fighters should: ANS - pivot during the lift.



Which type of raise is typically used when the ladder is raised perpendicular to the target surface? ANS
- Flat

, What is the term for keeping a ladder from slipping by applying one's weight to the underside of it? ANS
- Heeling



On a three-fire-fighter ladder carry, how should the fire fighters align themselves? ANS - All three on
the same side of the ladder



Before climbing a ladder, fire fighters should make sure it is: ANS - secured



What is the proper climbing angle for a ladder? ANS - 75º



When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of _____ from power lines. ANS - 10 ft (3 m)



Poles used to stabilize long extension ladders are called: ANS - staypoles



Ladders consisting of a single section are _________ ladders. ANS - straight



What is the rope or cable that is used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder? ANS -
Halyard



Which term describes a power-operated ladder that is permanently mounted on a fire apparatus? ANS
- Aerial



When placed at the correct angle for climbing, the ratio of the ladder's vertical reach to distance of the
butt from the structure is _____ to one. ANS - four



Which is a safety rule for climbing a ladder? ANS - Look upward only when necessary



What are butt spurs on a ladder? ANS - Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping



What is the maximum length of a straight or roof ladder that can be carried safely by one fire fighter?
ANS - 18 ft (5.5 m)

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