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What is the standard ground ladder complement according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
What is the standard ground ladder complement according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
- 10-Foot Extension Ladder
- 14-Foot Extension Ladder
- 24-Foot Extension Ladder (correct)
- 5-Foot Extension Ladder
How is a straight ladder lowered to the ground according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
How is a straight ladder lowered to the ground according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
- By pulling it down with a rope
- By slowly releasing the locks on the ladder (correct)
- By hitting it with a hammer
- By pushing it down forcefully
What is the procedure for raising a straight ladder according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
What is the procedure for raising a straight ladder according to the Fresno Fire Department guide?
- Using a lever to lift the ladder
- Jumping on the ladder to raise it with body weight
- Pushing it upwards with brute force
- Pulling it up with a rope (correct)
When should a ladder be load tested?
When should a ladder be load tested?
What is the primary use of roof ladders?
What is the primary use of roof ladders?
What should be noted prior to moving a ladder to a desired location?
What should be noted prior to moving a ladder to a desired location?
When adjusting a 35-foot extension ladder, how many firefighters are typically used?
When adjusting a 35-foot extension ladder, how many firefighters are typically used?
What is the recommended climbing angle for a ladder according to industry standards?
What is the recommended climbing angle for a ladder according to industry standards?
What should a firefighter do to secure the base of a ladder from slipping before climbing?
What should a firefighter do to secure the base of a ladder from slipping before climbing?
What is the correct method for lifting a heavy ladder?
What is the correct method for lifting a heavy ladder?
What should be done to ensure a ground ladder is safe to climb?
What should be done to ensure a ground ladder is safe to climb?
When should firefighters be secured to the ladder when working from heights?
When should firefighters be secured to the ladder when working from heights?
When moving a raised ladder horizontally, what is the recommended method?
When moving a raised ladder horizontally, what is the recommended method?
What should be done when passing a ladder up the outside of a building?
What should be done when passing a ladder up the outside of a building?
What is the proper method for laddering fire escapes?
What is the proper method for laddering fire escapes?
What is the recommended method for securing a ladder to a fire escape with only one top rail?
What is the recommended method for securing a ladder to a fire escape with only one top rail?
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?
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?
How should the roof ladder be positioned when lowering it to waist height?
How should the roof ladder be positioned when lowering it to waist height?
What should be done after placing the ladder on shoulder when taking a roof ladder aloft?
What should be done after placing the ladder on shoulder when taking a roof ladder aloft?
What is used to raise a straight ladder to a vertical position when resting it on a climbing ladder?
What is used to raise a straight ladder to a vertical position when resting it on a climbing ladder?