Supplemental 203-04 Portable Ladders
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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?

  • 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?

  • Combination ladder (correct)
  • Extension ladder
  • Straight ladder
  • Roof ladder

    • What is the workload limitation of the 'Little Giant' ladder?

    <p>300 lbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the objective of ladder training in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

    <p>To develop skill, safety, and speed in ladder evolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a portable ladder in the Philadelphia Fire Department?

    <p>A ladder that is manually carried to a chosen position and manually raised, positioned, and lowered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for firefighters to practice good ladder practices?

    <p>To save equipment and ensure efficient operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of carrying portable ladders is recommended for ladders that are 24' in length and under?

    <p>One Firefighter Low Shoulder Carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many firefighters are recommended to carry 28' and 35' extension ladders using the Two Firefighter Low Shoulder Carry method?

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

    What is the approximate working length of a ladder if two clicks are heard while extending a 35-foot extension ladder?

    <p>More than 22 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the head of the ladder be placed for ventilation purposes?

    <p>Even with the top of the window frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is recommended by the Philadelphia Fire Department for heeling a ladder?

    <p>Place the right foot against the heel of the ladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended climbing technique to ensure a smooth ladder climb?

    <p>Climb near the center of the ladder rungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When climbing a ladder with slippery conditions, what part of the foot should be used to place on the rungs?

    <p>The instep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct procedure for performing a leg lock on a ladder?

    <p>Climb to the desired height on the ladder, hook the heel on the rung, and step down with the opposite leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the Little Giant ladder's locking devices?

    <p>The hinge lock has three positive locking positions and the extension lock has two positive locking positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'working length' of an extension ladder?

    <p>The distance between the bedded length and the fully extended length of the ladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the heel placement of a ladder be calculated?

    <p>Divide the target height by four and add the width of any horizontal extension the ladder is resting upon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred method for effectively positioning an extension ladder in low-visibility conditions?

    <p>The 'click method'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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