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CHAPTER TEST 8 (IFSTA 7TH EDITION) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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CHAPTER TEST 8 (IFSTA 7TH EDITION)When one firefighter raises an extension ladder from a low-shoulder carry: (336)
[4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. the ladder must be raised with the fly in, then pivoted so that the fly is facing
out.
B. the ladder must be raised parallel to the building instead of perpendicular to it.
C. the building is used to heel the ladder and prevent it from slipping while being
raised.
D. another firefighter must stand by and act as a safety spotter in case the ladder
starts to fall. - ANSWERS-C. the building is used to heel the ladder and prevent it
from slipping while being raised.
Who generally places the ladder the correct distance from the building and is in
charge of voicing commands when two firefighters work together to raise a
ladder? (337) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. The heeler
B. A company officer
C. The firefighter at the tip
D. A third firefighter nearby - ANSWERS-A. The heeler
When three firefighters work together to raise a ladder, one is at the tip, one is at
the butt, and the third is positioned: (337) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. at the tip.
,B. to the side to give commands.
C. supporting the beam.
D. as a heeler at the butt of the ladder. - ANSWERS-C. supporting the beam.
If enough personnel are available to have four firefighters raise a ladder,: (337)
[4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. a flat raise is normally used.
B. a beam raise is normally used.
C. the ladder should be raised at a 60-degree angle.
D. the ladder should be raised at the corner of the building. - ANSWERS-A. a flat
raise is normally used.
Shifting a ladder that is already in a vertical position: (338) [4.3.6, 4.3.12]
A. must never be attempted.
B. always requires two firefighters.
C. should be limited to short distances.
D. should only be done in emergency situations. - ANSWERS-C. should be limited
to short distances.
When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look: (339) [4.3.6]
A. toward the ladder tip and the beams.
B. forward and place his or her feet toward the center of the rungs.
C. fonNard with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.
, D. toward the ladder tip with feet placed toward the center of the rungs. -
ANSWERS-B. forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs.
To safely climb an extension ladder, it is recommended to place your feet: (339)
[4.3.6]
A. near the beams with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
B. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs.
C. near the beams with the halyard tied on the outside of the rungs near the
beams.
D. in the center of the rungs with the halyard tied on the outside of the rungs
near the beams. - ANSWERS-A. near the beams with the halyard tied in the center
of the rungs.
A ladder belt is designed to: (339) [4.3.6]
A. make it easier to raise the fly of an extension ladder.
B. secure a firefighter who is heeling the ladder to the ladder beams.
C. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the ladder.
D. be worn around a firefighter's waist to carry tools or equipment up the ladder.
- ANSWERS-C. secure a firefighter to a ladder while they are working from the
ladder.
How can a firefighter safely maintain constant hand contact with the ladder when
carrying tools? (340) [4.3.6]
A. Use a ladder belt to carry the tool
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