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Which type of ladder is primarily used for quick access to windows and roofs?
Which type of ladder is primarily used for quick access to windows and roofs?
- Extension ladder
- Attic ladder
- Collapsible ladder
- Straight ladder (correct)
What is the maximum length that an extension ladder can be extended to?
What is the maximum length that an extension ladder can be extended to?
- 16 feet
- 9 feet
- 45 feet (correct)
- 20 feet
Which ladder is designed with two telescoping sections that can be locked into a straight ladder or an A-frame ladder?
Which ladder is designed with two telescoping sections that can be locked into a straight ladder or an A-frame ladder?
- Combination ladder (correct)
- Extension ladder
- Straight ladder
- Roof ladder
What is the workload limitation of the 'Little Giant' ladder?
What is the workload limitation of the 'Little Giant' ladder?
Which of the following is the objective of ladder training in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
Which of the following is the objective of ladder training in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the definition of a portable ladder in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
What is the definition of a portable ladder in the Philadelphia Fire Department?
Why is it important for firefighters to practice good ladder practices?
Why is it important for firefighters to practice good ladder practices?
Which method of carrying portable ladders is recommended for ladders that are 24' in length and under?
Which method of carrying portable ladders is recommended for ladders that are 24' in length and under?
How many firefighters are recommended to carry 28' and 35' extension ladders using the Two Firefighter Low Shoulder Carry method?
How many firefighters are recommended to carry 28' and 35' extension ladders using the Two Firefighter Low Shoulder Carry method?
What is the approximate working length of a ladder if two clicks are heard while extending a 35-foot extension ladder?
What is the approximate working length of a ladder if two clicks are heard while extending a 35-foot extension ladder?
Where should the head of the ladder be placed for ventilation purposes?
Where should the head of the ladder be placed for ventilation purposes?
Which method is recommended by the Philadelphia Fire Department for heeling a ladder?
Which method is recommended by the Philadelphia Fire Department for heeling a ladder?
What is the recommended climbing technique to ensure a smooth ladder climb?
What is the recommended climbing technique to ensure a smooth ladder climb?
When climbing a ladder with slippery conditions, what part of the foot should be used to place on the rungs?
When climbing a ladder with slippery conditions, what part of the foot should be used to place on the rungs?
What is the correct procedure for performing a leg lock on a ladder?
What is the correct procedure for performing a leg lock on a ladder?
Which of the following is true about the Little Giant ladder's locking devices?
Which of the following is true about the Little Giant ladder's locking devices?
What is the 'working length' of an extension ladder?
What is the 'working length' of an extension ladder?
How can the heel placement of a ladder be calculated?
How can the heel placement of a ladder be calculated?
What is the preferred method for effectively positioning an extension ladder in low-visibility conditions?
What is the preferred method for effectively positioning an extension ladder in low-visibility conditions?
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