IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground ladders, With Complete Solution
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the: (315)
Bed section
Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is pos...
IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground
ladders, With Complete Solution
The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact
with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the: (315)
Bed section
Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned?
(315)
Butt
The moveable upper part of an extension ladder that is raised to various heights
is called the: (315)
Fly section
Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder are called: (315)
Footpads
The __________ is the rope or cable used to raise the upper sections of an
extension ladder. (316)
Halyard
What are the pawls (dogs) of a ladder designed to do? (316)
Hold the fly section in place after it has been extended
For which task would a single ladder be used? (318)
To reach someone trapped in a 6-foot (2 m) trench
What feature does a roof ladder have that a single ladder does not have? (318)
Hooks used to secure it over the tope of the roof's ridge line
For which of the following would a roof ladder be a better choice to use than a
single or extension ladder? (318)
Providing a stable surface on which a firefighter can stand when ventilating a roof
Which feature does an extension ladder have that a single or roof ladder does not
have? (318)
A fly section that can be raised to various working heights
What does an extension ladder's size classification indicate? (318)
The full length to which it can be extended
What is a sign of heat exposure on a ladder? (320)
Blistered paint
What marking or label does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders? (320)
Manufacturer's name plate
Why do some ladders have a white tip or reflective tape attached to the tip? (321)
To increase visibility in smoky or dark conditions
Which type of ladder is likely to be affected by water damage? (322)
Wooden ladder
When inspecting a roof ladder, it is important to check that the: (322)
Hook assemblies are not loose, deformed, or rusted
When an extension ladder is in the bedded position, the halyard cable should be:
(322)
Pulled taut
Ground ladders should be service tested at least once a year and: (323)
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