Ground Ladders
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| This NFPA section lists the requirements for the design of ground ladders and the testing required of the manufacturers | show 🗑
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| This NFPA section lists the use, maintenance, and testing requirements during a ladder's service life. | show 🗑
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| This type of ladder is often used for quick access to windows and roofs on one and two story buildings. Lengths vary from 6-32 feet, with the more common lengths of 12-24 feet. | show 🗑
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| What is the length range of a roof ladder? | show 🗑
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| show | 8-16 feet, most common-10 feet
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| show | 12-39 feet
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| NFPA 1931 requires that all extension ladders that are 40' or more be equipped with what? | show 🗑
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| Most modern pole ladders do not exceed what height? | show 🗑
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| show | as an A frame or straight ladder
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| What is the length range of a combination ladder? | show 🗑
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| show | A positive locking device
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| Pompier ladders have what length range and are used for what? | show 🗑
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| What are the advantages and disadvantages of metal ladders? | show 🗑
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| show | Highest cost of all ladders, heaviest per unit of length, retains strength when exposed to heat or flame, very durable
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| show | Generally a poor conductor of electricity, can suddenly crack and fail when overloaded, can burn when exposed to flame.
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| show | before being placed into service, annually and after any use that exposes them to high heat or rough treatment.
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| What does maintenance mean | show 🗑
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| show | restore or replace that which is damaged or worn out.
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| show | The top and bottom 18" of the beams for the purposes of identification or visibility
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| How often should ladders be inspected and cleaned? | show 🗑
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| According to nfpa 1901 all pumper or engine companies should carry what compliment of ladders? | show 🗑
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| According to NFPA 1901 Arial apparatus must carry what compliment of ladders? | show 🗑
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| A ladder should not be raised within what distance of electrical wires | show 🗑
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| How far apart must firefighters be on a ladder? | show 🗑
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| What is the optimum climbing angle for ladder placement? | show 🗑
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| show | 10'
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| commercial stories average how many feet | show 🗑
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| show | 3'
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| show | 4'
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| first story roof the ladder length should be | show 🗑
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| show | 20-28'
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| show | 28-35'
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| third story window or roof the ladder length should be | show 🗑
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| show | over 50'
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| show | 3-5 rungs
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| show | on the windward side with the tip even with the top of the window
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| show | With the tip just below the windowsill
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| show | 6' or more
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| show | 6"
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| show | 1'
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| for lengths over 35' reach is approximately how much less than designated length? | show 🗑
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| When 2 or more firefighters are lifting a ladder, they should lift on the command of a firefighter at what position? | show 🗑
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| show | The FF on the right.
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| show | Place it so that there is room to facilitate entry and rescue to one side and place 2-3 rungs above the sill.
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| If a ladder is placed too close to a building what tends to happen to a ladder when it is climbed? | show 🗑
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| show | The load carrying capacity is reduced as the ladder tends to slip away from the building as it is climbed.
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| show | Divide the working height by 4 and place the heel that distance from the building or point of contact.
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| show | A pole ladder
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| show | Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
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| In general all modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the fly in what position? | show 🗑
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| In general wooden ladders are designed to be used with the fly in what position? | show 🗑
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| show | a clove hitch and overhand safety knot
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| What are the two basic ways for two firefighters to raise a ladder | show 🗑
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| Ladders of this length or more should be raised by at least 3 firefighters? | show 🗑
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| show | 20' or less
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| What are the two methods of securing a ladder after it has been placed? | show 🗑
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| show | Slide the free hand under the beam to allow for constant contact
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| To bring victims down on a ground ladder how many FF are needed? | show 🗑
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