IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground ladders Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground ladders Exam Test Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct What safety precaution must be taken when raising a ladder near overhead electrical wires? (325) - ANSWER Look up multiple times to check for the location of the wires Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the: (326) - ANSWER Fly facing out Once an extension ladder is raised and in place, the halyard should be: (326) - ANSWER Secured to prevent someone from becoming tangled in it When personnel are working on the roof or upper stories,: (327) - ANSWER There must be at least two means of escape in different locations When determining the correct ladder to use, the height of a residential story can be estimated as: (327) - ANSWER 10 feet (3 m) The designated length of a ladder is: (328) - ANSWER The total length of a single section ladder and the maximum extended length of an extension ladder For which of the ladder mounting locations would firefighters access the ladder from the rear of the apparatus? (329) - ANSWER Laying flat in a compartment under the right side of the hose bed What piece of information should firefighters know in order to help ladder operations be as quick and efficient as possible? (329) - ANSWER Types and locations of ladders carried on the apparatus When removing a ladder that is mounted on the side of an apparatus,: (330) - ANSWER Unlatch the securing devices and lift the ladder off the bracket When planning to transition directly from a carry to a raise, a ladder should be carried: (331) - ANSWER Butt first When placing ground ladders, what conditions must be communicated to crew members and/or supervisors? (332) - ANSWER Icy ground or uneven terrain What would the proper placement for a ground ladder that will be used to perform ventilation on a second story window? (333) - ANSWER The tip of the ladder is even with the top of the window on the upwind side of the window Where would generally be the safest placement for a ground ladder that is going to be used for rescue? (333) - ANSWER The tip of the ladder is raised to just below the window sill Avoid placing ladders: (333) - ANSWER Over openings where they may be exposed to heat or flame Ladders are most stable and offer the easiest climbing position when placed at a: (333) - ANSWER Distance from the building equal to one-fourth the ladder's working length What is a safety precaution that should be taken when heeling a ladder? (335) - ANSWER Look forward, not up, when someone is climbing the ladder Tying in a ground ladder involves: (335) - ANSWER Using a rope hose tool or safety strap to secure the ladder to a stationary object When one firefighter raises an extension ladder from a low-shoulder carry: (336) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Supporting the beam If enough personnel are available to have four firefighters raise a ladder,: (337) - ANSWER A flat raise is normally used Shifting a ladder that is already in a vertical position: (338) - ANSWER Should be limited to short distances When properly climbing a ladder, the firefighter should look: (339) - ANSWER Forward with his or her arms straight, grasping alternate rungs To safely climb an extension ladder, it is recommended to place your feet: (339) - ANSWER Near the beams with the halyard tied in the center of the rungs A ladder belt is designed to: (339) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Slide the free hand along the beam Before deploying a roof ladder, the: (340) - ANSWER Hooks should be opened What should be done when assisting a conscious victim down a ladder? (341) - ANSWER Remove all other loads or activity on the ladder during the rescue When assisting an unconscious victim down a ladder, special consideration should be taken to: (341) - ANSWER Place the victim's feet outside the rails in order to prevent entanglement When using the cross-body method of assisting an unconscious victim down a ladder, the: (342) - ANSWER Firefighter's hands maintain contact with the ladder rails to keep the victim in place The lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the: (315) - ANSWER Bed section Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned? (315) - ANSWER Butt The moveable upper part of an extension ladder that is raised to various heights is called the: (315) - ANSWER Fly section Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder are called: (315) - ANSWER Footpads The __________ is the rope or cable used to raise the upper sections of an extension ladder. (316) - ANSWER Halyard What are the pawls (dogs) of a ladder designed to do? (316) - ANSWER Hold the fly section in place after it has been extended For which task would a single ladder be used? (318) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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) - ANSWER Providing a stable surface on which a firefighter can stand when ventilating a roof