Portable Ladders Flashcards

1
Q

Lad 1. What should an officer do if he feels a ladder cannot be temporarily secured to the spare apparatus in a safe manner?

A

Leave it off and make an entry in the company journal.

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Lad 1. How far from the end of a ladder should unit designation be?

A

18 inches

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3
Q

Lad 1. What is climbing angle for the portable ladder?

A

65 - 75 degrees

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4
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Lad 1. What is the appropriate placement for ladders at:

a) Window
b) Roof
c) Along Fire escape
d) Against a fire escape

A

a) Level with the sill
b) At least two feet above
c) 1 - 3 ft above
d) Slightly above fire escape railing

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5
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Lad 1. If a portable ladder is to be left unattended, who secures it at the tip?

A

The first member who climbs it so that it will not be dislodged or knocked over by outside streams.

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Lad 1. When performing a leg lock, what rung is the locking leg placed over?

A

Two rungs above the one the member is standing on.

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7
Q

T or F. If in good condition, ladder lock assemblies on extension ladders will work and lock in either the fly up or the fly down position?

A

True. Note** FDNY uses the fly up position.

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8
Q

What are the portable ladder capacities for

a) Collapsible
b) Roof or Straight or Extension Ladders 26’ ft or less
c) Extenson 27’ - 35’

A

a - 300lbs
b - 500lbs
c - 600lbs

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9
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T or F. Portable ladders placed on one beam, elevated to knee level on supports and properly secured, can act as a barrier to civilian pedestrian traffic near a hazardous condition or fire operation.

A

False Elevated to the waist level position.

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10
Q

Lad 1. When fire escapes are overcrowded at a fire, where should portable ladder be raised?

A

To the first balcony at a point opposite the drop ladder.

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11
Q

What portable ladder may be used on a party wall balconies for access for search and rescue?

A

12’ hook ladder

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12
Q

Lad 1. When placing ladder at front of brownstone to gain access to room over stoop, where should you consider placing ladder?

A

At adjoining window to gain entrance. May be a door to that room from a large room.

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Lad 1. T or F. Generally, in the rear of a brownstone , the 35’ extension ladder can reach the fourth floor.

A

True

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14
Q

Lad 1. When venting windows with lexan panels using portable ladders, where do we place them?

A

In the corner adjacent to window frame.

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15
Q

Lad 1. When venting a window from a portable ladder where should it be placed?

A

Upwind and level with or higher than window.

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16
Q

Lad 1. When member is venting window from a portable ladder, how should he do it?

A

He should extend his arm upward and slant tool downward and strike the glass.

17
Q

Lad 1. T or F. Extension ladders must only be used in the the extended position when bridging.

A

False. “in the nested position”

18
Q

Lad 1. Can portable ladders be used to shore excavations or reinforce weakened walls?

A

Yes

19
Q

Lad 1. What is the highest rung that a member can climb on?

A

3rd rung from the top.

20
Q

Lad 1. How often should ladders be inspected?

A

Weekly and after every use.

21
Q

Lad 1. How often should portable ladders be waxed with plain candle wax or paraffin? Oiled?

A

Every 3 months. 1 or 2 drops a year on pulleys.