Chapter 9 - Ground Ladders

The main structural member of a ladder that supports the rungs or rung blocks is the: (335) [6.3.6]

A. fly.

B. butt.

C. pawl.

D. beam.

D. beam.

Which section of an extension or combination ladder moves? (335) [6.3.6]

A. Fly section

B. Bed section

C. Butt section

D. Truss section

A. Fly section

A halyard is used to: (336) [6.3.6]

A. prevent the fly section from being extended too far.

B. hoist and lower the fly sections of an extension ladder.

C. secure the top end of the ladder to the highest point on a roof or building.

D. stabilize the bed section so that it stays in contact with the ground or supporting surface.

B. hoist and lower the fly sections of an extension ladder.

Where can the heat sensor label be found on a ladder? (336) [6.3.6]

A. On the butt spurs

B. On the lowest rung

C. At the tip of the ladder

D. The inside of each beam

D. The inside of each beam

Protection plates are strips of metal attached to ladders: (336) [6.3.6]

A. on the beam.

B. on the rungs.

C. at chafing points.

D. at the butt of the ladder.

C. at chafing points.

Single ladders are commonly used to: (338) [6.3.9]

A. access windows on a two-story building.

B. access attics or crawl spaces in a structure.

C. anchor the bed section of an extension ladder.

D. lie flat on a roof so firefighters can stand on them.

A. access windows on a two-story building.

Which is a characteristic of a roof ladder? (338) [6.3.9]

A. A roof ladder is equipped with a halyard.

B. A roof ladder has a fly section for extension.

C. A roof ladder is equipped with folding hooks.

D. A roof ladder is hinged so that it can be folded.

C. A roof ladder is equipped with folding hooks.

Which type of ladder is commonly used to access attics or crawl spaces? (338) [6.3.9]

A. Roof ladder

B. Single ladder

C. Folding ladder

D. Extension ladder

C. Folding ladder

The size of an extension ladder is indicated by the: (338) [6.3.9]

A. length of its bed section.

B. length of its fly section(s).

C. full length it can be extended.

D. length of the ladder when it is NOT extended.

C. full length it can be extended.

A color change on a heat sensor label indicates the: (340) [6.3.6]

A. label has expired.

B. ladder is safe to use.

C. ladder should be replaced.

D. ladder has experienced heat exposure.

D. ladder has experienced heat exposure.

Why might a ladder have a white tip or reflective tape on the tip? (341) [6.3.6]

A. To indicate the balance point

B. To identify it as a ground ladder

C. To make it visible in smoky or dark conditions

D. To indicate it has been exposed to heat or direct flame

C. To make it visible in smoky or dark conditions

NFPA 1960 requires that the designated ladder length be marked on: (342) [6.3.6]

A. each rail.

B. each beam.

C. the butt plate.

D. the second rung from the butt.

B. each beam.

When inspecting metal and fiberglass ladders, look for: (342) [6.5.1]

A. water damage.

B. rungs rounded or smooth.

C. evidence of flame impingement or heat damage.

D. areas where the finish has been chafed or scraped.

C. evidence of flame impingement or heat damage.

When inspecting wooden ladders or ladders with wooden components, look for: (343) [6.5.1]

A. water damage.

B. damage to the halyard.

C. damaged or missing rubber on the footpads.

D. a change in the color on the heat-sensor label.

A. water damage.

Inspection of roof ladders includes checking: (343) [6.5.1]

A. fly sections for damage.

B. hook assemblies for signs of rust.

C. the tautness of the halyard cable.

D. the movement of pawl assemblies.

B. hook assemblies for signs of rust.

Inspecting extension ladders includes checking that the: (343) [6.5.1]

A. fly sections move freely.

B. halyard does not have water damage.

C. pawl assemblies do not move in and out freely.

D. halyard cable is loose when in the bedded position.

A. fly sections move freely.

Ground ladders should be service tested: (344) [6.5.1]

A. after each use.

B. weekly.

C. monthly.

D. annually while in service.

D. annually while in service.

When cleaning a ladder: (344) [6.5.1]

A. use a soft bristle brush and running water.

B. do not use soap or other solvents for cleaning.

C. do not use water to avoid damaging the ladder.

D. use steel wool to remove tar, oil, or greasy residues from the ladder.

A. use a soft bristle brush and running water.

General maintenance requirements for ground ladders include: (345) [6.5.1]

A. keeping ground ladders free of moisture.

B. storing ladders fully extended and with hooks out.

C. painting the tip and butt of the beams to keep them from wear.

D. storing ladders on the apparatus near the engine for quick loading and unloading.

A. keeping ground ladders free of moisture.

When working with extension ladders: (346) [6.3.6, 6.3.12]

A. do not place more than one person on a ladder section.

B. use at least three firefighters to perform ladder operations.

C. grasp extension ladder beams when extending or retracting.

D. ensure the hooks of the pawls are not seated over the rungs.

C. grasp extension ladder beams when extending or retracting.

What is one general safety guideline for handling ladders? (346) [6.3.6, 6.3.12]

A. Slide down a ladder feet first, not head first.

B. Grasp extension ladder rungs when extending or retracting.

C. Do not use more than two firefighters to raise a single ladder.

D. Use ropes to secure the foot of unattended ladders to a stationary object.

D. Use ropes to secure the foot of unattended ladders to a stationary object.

What is one proper ladder lifting and lowering technique? (346) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. Lift and lower the butt end of the ladder first.

B. Lift with your legs, but lower with your back and arms.

C. Lift on the command of a firefighter who sees all members of the team.

D. When lowering, keep your feet perpendicular to the ladder so it rests lightly on your toes.

C. Lift on the command of a firefighter who sees all members of the team.

Mitigating electrical hazards for ladder operations includes: (347) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. keeping a distance of at least 10 feet (3 m) from all electrical lines.

B. using wooden ladders with no metal components that will conduct electricity.

C. contacting the utility company to disable power lines in the path of the ladder.

D. using insulated protection plates on the ladder where it will come in contact with power lines.

A. keeping a distance of at least 10 feet (3 m) from all electrical lines.

Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the: (347) [6.3.12, 6.3.9]

A. halyard untied.

B. pawls unattached.

C. fly facing toward the structure.

D. fly facing away from the structure.

D. fly facing away from the structure.

Most ladders should be carried with the: (348) [6.3.6]

A. top end forward.

B. butt end forward.

C. top end pointed toward the sky.

D. butt end pointed toward the sky.

B. butt end forward.

When working on a roof or upper stories,: (349) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. at least two separate means of egress are required.

B. the ground ladder will need to be shifted to another location.

C. the hooks of the roof ladder should engage on the roof's edge.

D. firefighters must climb down the ground ladder at the same location they climbed up it.

A. at least two separate means of egress are required.

In general, a residential story averages about: (349) [6.3.6]

A. 5 feet (1.5 m).

B. 10 feet (3 m).

C. 12 feet (4 m).

D. 15 feet (4.5 m).

B. 10 feet (3 m).

A ladder's reach will be: (349) [6.3.6]

A. the length of its fly section.

B. less than the designated length.

C. more than the designated length.

D. the same as its designated length.

B. less than the designated length.

Ladders are set at approximately _____ degrees for climbing. (349) [6.3.6]

A. 45

B. 60

C. 75

D. 90

C. 75

To open a window for ventilation, place the tip of a ladder: (349) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. just below the windowsill.

B. three to five rungs above the window.

C. even with the top of the window and to the upwind side of it.

D. even with the top of the window and to the downwind side of it.

C. even with the top of the window and to the upwind side of it.

Which type of apparatus has ladders mounted vertically on the left or right side of the apparatus bed or horizontally in racks within the bed? (351) [6.3.9]

A. Specialized apparatus

B. Aerial and quint apparatus

C. Mobile water supply apparatus

D. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting apparatus

B. Aerial and quint apparatus

When carrying ground ladders: (352) [6.3.9]

A. carry ladders with the top end first

B. carry roof ladders with the hooks open.

C. keep the forward end of the ladder at eye level.

D. identify one member of your lift team as a team leader.

D. identify one member of your lift team as a team leader.

Observations that should be communicated for ground ladder operations include: (352) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. barometric pressure.

B. nearby traffic patterns.

C. wind direction and speed.

D. presence of media personnel or bystanders.

C. wind direction and speed.

Which personnel usually decide where to place the butt of a ladder if there are two firefighters stationed at the butt? (353) [6.3.6]

A. The firefighter on the left of the butt

B. The firefighter at the tip of the ladder

C. The firefighter on the right of the butt

D. The firefighter not involved in carrying the ladder

C. The firefighter on the right of the butt

Which is a ladder placement guideline? (354) [6.3.6, 6.3.9]

A. Place ladders in front of doors.

B. Place a ladder at an angle of 60 degrees or greater.

C. Avoid placing ladders where they may come in contact with overhead obstructions.

D. Position ladders in front of doors or other paths of travel firefighters or evacuees will need to use.

C. Avoid placing ladders where they may come in contact with overhead obstructions.

What happens if a ladder's butt is placed at an angle greater than 75 degrees? (354) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. The ladder may slip.

B. There is less stress placed on the ladder.

C. The top of the ladder can hold more weight.

D. The ladder tip may pull away from the building.

A. The ladder may slip.

When heeling a ladder from outside the ladder,: (356) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. stand beneath the ladder with feet about shoulder-width apart.

B. grasp the ladder beams and pull the ladder away from the building.

C. stand on the outside of the ladder and heel the butt end with one foot.

D. have two firefighters stand on each side of the ladder to heel each butt spur.

C. stand on the outside of the ladder and heel the butt end with one foot.

Tying in a ladder means to tie the ladder: (356) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. to a fixed object.

B. to a spotter on the ground.

C. onto those ascending/descending the ladder.

D. halyard with a clove hitch and an overhand safety.

A. to a fixed object.

In order to transition from a ladder carry to a raise, firefighters should first: (357) [6.3.6]

A. lay the ladder flat on the ground.

B. place the top of the ladder on the ground.

C. place the butt of the ladder on the ground.

D. lean the top of the ladder against the wall or roof.

C. place the butt of the ladder on the ground.

When performing a one-firefighter single ladder raise, the firefighter: (357) [6.3.6]

A. should use a rope to raise the ladder.

B. should use the low-shoulder carry before raising.

C. can place the butt end at the point where it will be located for climbing.

D. will need to steady the ladder against a building or another object before raising.

C. can place the butt end at the point where it will be located for climbing.

When one firefighter is raising an extension ladder from the low-shoulder carry,: (357) [6.3.6]

A. the fly should be fully extended.

B. a building is used to heel the extension ladder.

C. one firefighter cannot raise the extension ladder.

D. the ladder is raised parallel to the structure rather than perpendicular.

B. a building is used to heel the extension ladder.

Whenever two firefighters are raising a ladder,: (357) [6.3.6]

A. a flat raise must be used.

B. it must be raised parallel to the building.

C. the firefighter at the butt end determines the placement of the ladder.

D. the firefighter at the ladder tip determines the placement of the ladder.

C. the firefighter at the butt end determines the placement of the ladder.

For a three-firefighter raise, where should the third firefighter be placed? (358) [6.3.6]

A. At the tip

B. At the butt

C. Along the beam

D. Under the rungs

C. Along the beam

Which type of raise is normally used for a four-firefighter raise? (358) [6.3.9]

A. Flat raise

B. Rung raise

C. Beam raise

D. Low-shoulder raise

A. Flat raise

Whenever pivoting a ladder against a building,: (359) [6.3.6]

A. pivot the ladder after it has been extended.

B. pivot the ladder on the beam closest to the structure.

C. lower the tip to the ground and raise the ladder again.

D. slide the top of the ladder sideways and pick up the butt to move it into position.

B. pivot the ladder on the beam closest to the structure.

When climbing a ladder, firefighters should: (359) [6.3.6]

A. keep their arms slightly bent.

B. keep their knees slightly bent.

C. climb using their arm muscles.

D. focus their eyes on the tip of the ladder.

B. keep their knees slightly bent.

When climbing a ladder, grasp: (360) [6.3.6]

A. alternating rungs.

B. rungs with palms up.

C. beams rather than rungs.

D. the same rung with both hands.

A. alternating rungs.

In order to have both hands free while standing on a ground ladder, firefighters can use either a ladder belt or _____ to safely secure themselves to the ladder. (360) [6.3.6]

A. leg lock

B. webbing

C. utility rope

D. halyard cable

A. leg lock

If carrying tools up and down a ladder, remember to: (361) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. grasp alternating beams with each hand.

B. use a ladder belt while ascending the ladder.

C. tie the tool to your body so that your hands are free.

D. slide your free hand along the beam rather than on the rungs.

D. slide your free hand along the beam rather than on the rungs.

When deploying a roof ladder, the roof ladder should be: (361) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. carried up a ground ladder to the roof.

B. hoisted to the roof with utility rope and/or webbing.

C. raised using a flat raise until the hooks are latched onto the roof edge.

D. carried up the ground ladder with the hooks closed until it is ready to be deployed.

A. carried up a ground ladder to the roof.

Where do the hooks of a roof ladder fit when it is deployed? (361) [6.3.12, 6.3.6]

A. The roof's peak

B. The roof's edge

C. The halyard of the ground ladder that was used to carry it

D. The top rung of the ground ladder that was used to carry it

A. The roof's peak

When placing a ground ladder for victim rescue through a window, the ladder should be placed: (362) [6.3.6, 6.3.9]

A. approximately one foot below the sill.

B. so that the tip is raised to just below the sill.

C. so that the tip touches the top of the window.

D. alongside the window with the tip even with the top of the window.

B. so that the tip is raised to just below the sill.

Assisting a conscious victim down a ladder involves: (362) [6.3.6, 6.3.9]

A. lowering the victim feet first onto a ladder.

B. using two firefighters to lower the victim down the ladder.

C. placing the ladder alongside the window to the upwind side.

D. using the on-the-knee and cross-body methods to carry the victim down a ladder.

A. lowering the victim feet first onto a ladder.

When an unconscious victim is being assisted down a ladder, the victim's feet should be: (362) [6.3.6, 6.3.9]

A. tied together.

B. on the beams.

C. outside the rails.

D. grasped by one of the firefighters.

C. outside the rails.

The modified cross-body is the same as the cross-body method except that the victim: (363) [6.3.6, 6.3.9]

A. is conscious.

B. faces the ladder.

C. faces the firefighter.

D. is rested on the firefighter's knee.

B. faces the ladder.