Ground Ladder
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What is the next revision date for the Fresno Fire Department Ground Ladder Practices Guide?

  • 12/08/2025
  • 12/08/2024 (correct)
  • 12/08/2022
  • 12/08/2023

    • Who is the Reviewer of the Fresno Fire Department Ground Ladder Practices Guide?

  • Dave Doss, Sergeant
  • Manuel Graves, Civilian Training Officer
  • Dave Doss, Captain (correct)
  • Manuel Graves, Fire Chief

    • What is the page number for 'Lifting a Straight Ladder from the Ground' in the guide?

  • 27
  • 25
  • 26
  • 24 (correct)

    • How many firefighters are permitted on ladders according to the guide?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the section title for page 16 in the guide?

    <p>For Roof Access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rank of the Administrative Support for the Fresno Fire Department Ground Ladder Practices Guide?

    <p>Civilian Training Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended climbing angle for a ground ladder?

    <p>75 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are Department ground ladders tested?

    <p>Annually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to lubricate contacting parts of the ladder?

    <p>Paraffin wax or candle wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition should a ladder be taken out of service and service tested prior to being used again?

    <p>If it is believed to have been damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct body position for lifting a heavy ladder?

    <p>Keep the back straight, bend the knees, and lift using leg and arm muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to carry all one person ladders unless otherwise stated?

    <p>Shoulder carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to clean ladders?

    <p>Mild soap and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the top of a ladder be placed for optimal firefighter safety?

    <p>At a 75-degree angle to the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before a ladder is climbed if it is placed in an unusual or abnormal position?

    <p>Additional stability should be ensured by moving ladder spurs into a crevice or crack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to buff the ladder surface to a smooth finish during cleaning?

    <p>Scrub pad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided when placing ladders?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should firefighters be secured when working from heights?

    <p>They should be secured to the ladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if any rung on a ladder is loose?

    <p>Remove the ladder from service, repair, and service test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many heat sensors are there per ladder section?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of roof ladders?

    <p>Securing the ladder to pitched roofs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ladder is primarily used to gain access to first-story roofs and second-story windows?

    <p>24-foot extension ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the command 'Ladder High Lift' refer to?

    <p>Raising the ladder into a vertical position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When removing ladders from the apparatus, what should be done after turning away from the apparatus?

    <p>Grasp a convenient rung with right hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a ladder be carried when the roof ladder is to be used inside a building?

    <p>On beam on firefighter’s right shoulder with butt of ladder facing forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action if it is not possible to place the ladder at the base of the roof slope?

    <p>Place the ladder against an adjoining building or wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after unlatching the locking mechanism that secures ladders in the bed of the apparatus?

    <p>Grasp a convenient rung with right hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important when using multiple members to place a ladder into service (e.g., 35-foot extension ladder)?

    <p>Communicate effectively and use preparatory commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when carrying a ladder through a crowd?

    <p>Use 'Ladder Coming Through' command to alert people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Note obstructions and hazards prior to moving the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a ladder be secured to a fire escape rail with only one top rail?

    <p>Using a hose strap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method to untie the hose strap if needed?

    <p>Use the second and fifth rungs to unlock the tip of the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When lowering a straight ladder from a fire escape, where should the base of the ladder be moved to?

    <p>The base of the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the roof ladder be tilted when taking it aloft?

    <p>Toward the climbing ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should be taken to open the hooks on the roof ladder?

    <p>Push inward and turn downward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the roof ladder be lowered to before grasping the top rung?

    <p>Waist height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with one hand while grasping the top rung of the roof ladder?

    <p>Open the hooks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done after removing the ladder from the apparatus and placing it on shoulder?

    <p>Note any hazards and proceed to the climbing ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of placing the ladder to the peak of the gable while ensuring the ladder rungs are not resting against the peak of the roof?

    <p>To avoid a pendulum action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fire-ground friendly way of determining the proper climbing angle for a ladder?

    <p>Standing with the feet at the base of the ladder and extending the arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firefighter do when adjusting a 35-foot extension ladder?

    <p>Use two firefighters, one at each beam, for a coordinated effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended industry standard climbing angle for a ladder?

    <p>Approximately 75 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a firefighter do to securely lock into a ladder at the desired working height?

    <p>Extend the leg opposite the side that the firefighter will be working off through the rung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters do when passing each other on a ladder in emergency situations?

    <p>Coordinate their movements and positions on opposite sides of the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'footing' a ladder involve?

    <p>Securing the base of the ladder to prevent slipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a firefighter climb a ladder to ensure safety and stability?

    <p>Step with the ball of the foot on each rung and maintain three points of contact with the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important for firefighters to do while ascending or descending on a ladder?

    <p>Always face the ladder and maintain three points of contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many firefighters are recommended for adjusting a 35-foot extension ladder?

    <p>Two, one at each beam, for coordinated effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if there are inadequate space at a window for placing a ladder?

    <p>Place the ladder in rescue position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing on a ladder, what is the minimum space that should be maintained between those passing and other firefighters above and below?

    <p>15 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the position of the firefighter when lifting a straight ladder from the ground?

    <p>Back straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When moving a raised ladder horizontally, what should the firefighter do to move the base of the ladder?

    <p>Grasp the second and fifth rungs and push the base of the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is necessary when passing a ladder up the outside of a building to upper floors or roof?

    <p>The firefighter at the top secures the ladder while the one below pushes it outward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action to secure a ladder when raising it to a fire escape?

    <p>Lock the tip of the ladder into the railing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Check for any loose rungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is necessary if it becomes necessary to move a raised ladder a short distance?

    <p>Lower and raise it in its new position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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