Fresno Fire Department Entering a Window: Ladder Placement

What is the standard ground ladder complement according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?

24-Foot Extension Ladder

How is a straight ladder lowered to the ground according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?

By slowly releasing the locks on the ladder

What is the procedure for raising a straight ladder according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?

Pulling it up with a rope

When should a ladder be load tested?

When any heat sensor has activated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of roof ladders?

To distribute weight on pitched roofs Signup and view all the answers

What should be noted prior to moving a ladder to a desired location?

Obstructions and hazards Signup and view all the answers

When adjusting a 35-foot extension ladder, how many firefighters are typically used?

Two firefighters, one at each beam Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended climbing angle for a ladder according to industry standards?

75 degrees Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do to secure the base of a ladder from slipping before climbing?

Grasp the beams of the ladder at shoulder height and lean back Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct method for lifting a heavy ladder?

Bending the knees and keeping the back straight Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure a ground ladder is safe to climb?

Foot the ladder and place it at a 75-degree climbing angle Signup and view all the answers

When should firefighters be secured to the ladder when working from heights?

When adjusting for a proper climbing angle Signup and view all the answers

When moving a raised ladder horizontally, what is the recommended method?

Grasp the second and fifth rungs and move the base of the ladder about half the distance towards the building Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when passing a ladder up the outside of a building?

One firefighter carries, raises, and places top of the ladder into the window and moves the base against the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper method for laddering fire escapes?

Push ladder toward the building so that beams of the ladder rest against the fire escape Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for securing a ladder to a fire escape with only one top rail?

Using a hose strap to secure the ladder to the rail Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the base of the ladder needs to be moved out slightly to unlock the tip of the ladder from the fire escape railing?

Use the second and fifth rungs to move the base of the ladder Signup and view all the answers

How should the roof ladder be positioned when lowering it to waist height?

Place the bottom rung against the right beam of the climbing ladder Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after placing the ladder on shoulder when taking a roof ladder aloft?

Note any hazards before proceeding to climb the ladder Signup and view all the answers

What is used to raise a straight ladder to a vertical position when resting it on a climbing ladder?

Moving hands along the beams of the ladder Signup and view all the answers