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True or false: Aluminum ladders are heavier than wooden ladders.
True or false: Aluminum ladders are heavier than wooden ladders.
False (B)
True or false: Aluminum ladders need to be protected by a finish.
True or false: Aluminum ladders need to be protected by a finish.
False (B)
True or false: If a ladder is exposed to excessive heat, it may not be able to carry as much weight.
True or false: If a ladder is exposed to excessive heat, it may not be able to carry as much weight.
True (A)
True or false: The Fire Tools and Equipment Unit should be notified if a ladder needs to be secured.
True or false: The Fire Tools and Equipment Unit should be notified if a ladder needs to be secured.
True or false: An entry of this action should be made in the company journal.
True or false: An entry of this action should be made in the company journal.
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Study Notes
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Aluminum ladders are lighter and stronger than wooden ladders, and have a longer life expectancy.
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Aluminum ladders are not subject to rot or decay, and do not require a protective finish.
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Aluminum ladders may conduct electricity and heat quickly.
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If an aluminum ladder has been subjected to excessive heat exposure at a fire, it may have lost its heat treatment, causing it to carry less weight.
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If a ladder cannot be held securely, the Fire Tools and Equipment Unit shall be notified by telephone and a requisition forwarded. Ladders will be secured as safely as possible pending repair or relocation of ladder holding devices.
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There is a danger of loss of the ladder during response, so the ladder must be left off the apparatus.
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An entry of this action shall be made in the company journal.
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