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A piece of material that prevents the fly section(s) of a ladder from overextending and collapsing the ladder |
Stop |
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A ladder crosspiece that provides a climbing step |
Rung |
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The end of the ladder that is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised |
Butt |
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The very top of the ladder |
Tip |
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Part of a Bangor ladder |
Staypoles |
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The ladder component that supports the rungs |
Beam |
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The top and bottom surfaces of a trussed ladder |
Rail |
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The rope or cable used to extend or hoist the fly section(s) of the extension ladder |
Halyard |
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A method of existing from an area or building |
Egress |
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A mechanical locking device used to secure the fly section(s) of a ladder |
Dogs |
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The rope or cable used to extend the fly section |
Halyard |
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Ladders are designed to allow access to attic scuttle holes and confined areas |
Folding ladders |
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When a fire fighter stands between the ladder and the structure, grasps the beams, and leans to pull the ladder into the structure |
Heeling the ladder |
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What is the most important safety check? |
Confirming location of overhead utility lines |
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What must be done as quickly as possible when rescuing any person? |
Establishing verbal contact |
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A ladder that has no halyard, is generally short, and is designed for attic access |
Fresno ladder |
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Why are ladder gins used? |
To access below grade sites (Constructing ladders into an "A" or triangle) |
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When climbing a ladder, how should fire fighter look? |
Look forward, with an occasional glance upward |
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Small grooved wheel that is used to change the direction of the halyard pull |
Pulley |
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How is the transfer of the weight of the user to the beams done? |
Through the rungs |
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When are staypoles required on ladders? |
Ladders 40 feet or greater |
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How are most ladders carried? |
With butt end forward |
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What does the horizontal bending test evaluate? |
Structural strength of the ladder |
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What are the two common techniques for raising portable ladders? |
Beam and rung raises |
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What does butt spurs prevent? |
Ladder from slipping out of position |
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What are ladders with staypoles or tormentors typically referred as? |
Bangor ladders |
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When the ladder is used to access a roof, what is the common rule of thumb when identifying the length of ladder to use on a structure? |
At least five ladder rungs show above the roofline |
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What does the number of fire fighters required to raise a ladder depend on? |
Length and weight of the ladder |
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What is the proper climbing angle for maximum load capacity and strength? |
75 degrees |
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A straight ladder equipped with retractable hooks to secure the tip of the ladder to a pitched roof |
Roof ladder |
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In most cases, what length ladder (straight or roof ladder) can a single fire fighter safely carry? |
Less than 18 feet long |
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How much weight can most portable ladders support? |
750 pounds |
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Top or bottom section of a trussed beam |
Rail |
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What is also referred as pawls, ladder locks, or rung locks? |
Dogs |
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What is the maximum length that fire service portable ladders are limited to? |
50 feet |
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The part of extension ladder that is raised or extended from bed section |
Fly section |
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The metal bar that runs from one beam of the ladder to the other and keeps the beam from separating |
Tie rod |
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Piece that connects the two rails of a trussed beam |
Truss block |
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Strips of metal or wood that serve to guide a fly section during extension |
Guides |
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Intended for use as a positioning device for a person on a ladder |
Ladder belt |
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Label changes color at present temperature to indicate a specific heat exposure |
Heat sensor label |
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Metal rod that runs from one beam of ladder to the other to keep beams from separating |
Tie rod |
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Spring loaded, retractable, curved metal pieces that allow tip of a roof ladder to be secured to peak of pitched roof |
Roof hooks |
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Reinforcement material placed on ladder at chafing and contact points to prevent damage from friction and contact with other surfaces |
Protection Plates |
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Base section which is the lowest or widest section of extension ladder |
Bed section |
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Rope used on extension ladders for purpose of raising fly sections |
Halyard |
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Device with free turning, grooved metal wheel used to reduce rope function |
Pulley |
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Assembly of two or more ladder sections that can be extended or retracted to adjust the length |
Extension ladder |
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How can fire fighters who are working from a ladder, secure themselves to the ladder? |
Use a ladder belt or a leg lock |
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Converts from a straight ladder to a stepladder configuration |
Combination ladder |
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What should a fire fighter maintain while dismounting a ladder? |
Maintain contact with the ladder with a three points |
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One of the most functional, versatile, and rapidly deployable tools used by fire fighters |
Portable ladder |
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What can be used to secure a ladder in place? |
Rope, rope hose tool or webbing |
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Single section, fixed length ladder |
Straight ladder |
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What serves as the steps of a ladder? |
Rungs |
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Which ladders are permanently mounted, power operated ladders with a working length of at least 50 feet? |
Aerial |
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A piece of material that prevents the fly sections of a ladder from becoming overextended, leading to collapse of the ladder |
Stop |
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A single ladder equipped with hooks at top end of the ladder |
Roof ladder |
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The top or bottom piece of a trussed beam assembly used in the construction of a trussed ladder. Also the top and bottom surfaces of an I-beam ladder |
Rail |
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A compliant equipment item that is intended for use as a positioning device for a person on a ladder |
Ladder belt |
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Rope used on extension ladders for the purpose of raising a fly section |
Halyard |
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Component of a ground ladder support that remains in contact with the lower support surface to reduce slippage |
Butt Spurs |
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To go or come out; to exit from an area or building |
Egress |
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The lowest or widest section of an extension ladder |
Base section |
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Poles attached to each beam of the base section of extension ladders, which assist in raising the ladder and help provide stability of the raised ladder |
Staypoles |
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A device with a free turning grooved metal wheel (sheave) used to reduce rope friction. Side plates are available for a carabiner to be attached |
Pulley |
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The spring loaded, retractable curved metal pieces that allow the tip of a roof ladder to be secured to the peak of a pitched roof. They fold outward from each beam at the top of the roof ladder |
Roof hooks |
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The ladder crosspieces, on which a person steps while ascending or descending |
Rung |
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The main structural side of a ground ladder |
Beam |
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An A-shaped structure formed with two ladder sections. It can be used as a makeshift lift when raising a trapped person. One form of the device is called an A-frame hoist |
Ladder Gin |
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The end of the beam that is placed on the ground, or other support surface when ground ladders are in the raised section |
Butt |
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Devices attached to a fly section(s) to engage ladder rungs near the beams of the section below for the purpose of anchoring the fly section(s) |
Pawls |
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A measurement of the angle used in road design and expressed as a percentage of elevation change over distance |
Grade |
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The very top of the ladder |
Tip |
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When possible, which is the preferred method of cleaning the ladder? |
Soft bristle brush, mild solvent, and water |
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How should wire rope halyard extensions be checked? |
With the fly section fully bedded |
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In addition to after each use, when should a ladder normally be visually inspected? |
Monthly |
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What are the spring loaded, retractable, curved metal pieces that allow the tip of a roof ladder to be secured to the peak of a pitched roof? |
Roof hooks |
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What are two main structural components that run the entire length of most ladders or ladder sections? |
Beams |
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A method to exit or escape |
Egress |
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The level at which the ground intersects the foundation or structure |
Grade |
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Permanently mounted, power operated ladders with a working ladder length between 50 feet and 137 feet |
Aerial ladders |
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What compliant are fire service portable ladders certified to? |
NFPA 1931 |
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What is the minimum distance away from any power lines while using or raising them? |
10 feet |
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What is the proper climbing angle for maximum load capacity and safety? |
Approximately 75 degrees |
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What distance is the base of the ladder placed out from the building to achieve the proper climbing angle? |
Place the base of a ladder from the building at a distance equal to one-fourth of the ladder's height to achieve a climbing angle of 75 degrees |
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What weight are most fire department portable ladders designed to support? |
750 pounds |
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To provide access through a window, the _____________ of the ladder should be on the _____________ side of the window and even with the _____________ of the window opening |
To provide access through a window, the tip of the ladder should be on the upwind side of the window and even with the top of the window opening |
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For entry and rescue operations, the ____________ of the ladder should be just ________________ the windowsill. |
For entry and rescue operations, the tip of the ladder should be just below the windowsill. |
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How should a straight ladder be carried and pointed? |
Carried with butt end first and pointed slightly downward |
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What is the common rule of thumb in regards to how many ladder rungs should show above the roofline? |
At least five ladder rungs show above the roofline |
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What is compliant that states how portable ladders must be regularly inspected, maintained, and service tested? |
NFPA 1932 |
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According to NFPA 1901, what is the approximate floor to floor height distance for Residential Construction? |
8-10 feet |
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According to NFPA 1901, what is the approximate floor to window sill height distance for Residential Construction? |
3 feet |
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If a ladder is being raised to a window 20 feet above the ground, how far should the base of the ladder be placed from the building? |
Place 5 feet from building Position the base of the ladder out from the building at a distance to one-fourth of the ladder height; 20 feet / 4 = 5 feet |
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Narrow, two section extension ladder that is designed to provide attic access; has no halyard and is extended manually |
Fresno ladder |
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When placing a ladder, the fire fighter is standing on a rung. How far away is the ladder from the fire fighter? |
Rung at shoulder height will be approximately one arm's length away |
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When raising a ladder, when is a beam raise typically used? |
When the ladder must be raised parallel to the target surface (in an alley, obstruction in way) |
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When raising a ladder, when is a rung raise typically used? |
When the ladder can be raised from a position perpendicular to the target surface |