Name: _____________________________ Date: _________________________

Directions: Write the letter of the best answer on the blank before each statement.

1. ______ When encountering a downed power line, you should establish a danger zone __________ power pole span in either direction.
A.	one	B.	two	C.	three	D.	four

2. ______ Using a ladder at a reduced angle (less than 75°) drastically reduces the __________ of the ladder and __________ the possibility of slippage.
A.	weight, reduces	B.	load-carrying capacity, increases
C.	curvature, increases	D.	width, reduces

3. ______ The parts of an extension ladder that prevent the fly section from being extended too far are called:
A.	guides.	B.	locks.	C.	anchors.	D.	stops.

4. ______ The dogs of an extension ladder serve to:
A.	prevent the fly section from being over-extended.
B.	hold the fly section in place after it has been extended.
C.	raise the fly section.
D.	guide the fly section while it is being raised.

5. ______ A bangor ladder has attachments for added leverage that are called:
A.	staypoles.	B.	truss poles.	C.	guide poles.	D.	rails.

6. ______ The proper name for one of the two principal structural sides of a ladder is a:
A.	truss block.	B.	beam.	C.	guide.	D.	rung.

7. ______ When referring to ladders, the term tie rod is used to describe a metal rod running from:
A.	one beam to the other.	B.	a beam to a rung.
C.	rung to truss block.	D.	the pulley(s) to the ladder frame.

8. ______ In the arms-length/suitcase carry of a ladder by two firefighters, each grasps the __________, permitting the ladder to swing along side their legs at arm's length.
A.	bottom beam	B.	nearest rung
C.	inside of the bottom beam	D.	outside of the top beam

9. ______ When a ladder is raised, it should be placed at an angle of approximately __________ to ensure a safe climb.
A.	55°	B.	75°	C.	65°	D.	45°

10. ______ Manufacturers of fiberglass and metal ladders require that the fly section be placed:
A.	in, toward building.
B.	out, away from building.
C.	even with the window sill.
D.	either in or out, placement does not matter.

11. ______ A primary safety concern when raising a ladder should be:
A.	ladder selection.
B.	teamwork and strength.
C.	possible contact with electrical wires and overhead obstructions.
D.	ladder placement and angle of inclination.

12. ______ When lifting a ladder or other heavy object, a firefighter should:
A.	bend at the knees and waist, lift with the legs.
B.	bend at the knees keeping the back straight, lift with the legs.
C.	bend at the knees and back, lift with the arms.
D.	keep knees straight, bend over, lift with the arms.

13. ______ When assigned to raise a ladder to a second story roof, a firefighter should choose a __________ foot ladder.
A.	16 - 20	B.	40 - 50	C.	28 - 35	D.	20 - 24

14. ______ If 24 feet of a 35-foot extension ladder is needed to reach a victim, the butt of the ladder should be placed approximately __________ feet from the building.
A.	4	B.	6	C.	8	D.	11

15. ______ When a firefighter is to perform ventilation of a window, the ladder should be placed:
A.	even with the sill.
B.	with the ladder tip about even with the top of the window.
C.	to the leeward side.
D.	directly in front of the window with the top two rungs above the sill.

16. ______ When a ladder is used for the rescue of an injured victim from a narrow window, the tip should be placed:
A.	alongside the window.	B.	slightly below the sill.
C.	to the windward side.	D.	to the leeward side.

17. ______ When carrying a ladder using the low-shoulder method, firefighters will normally face the __________ during the carry.
A.	rungs	B.	tip or top	C.	beams	D.	heel or butt

18. ______ Other than a ladder safety belt, a firefighter can be safely secured to a ground ladder using:
A.	a rope.	B.	an arm lock.	C.	hose strap.	D.	a leg lock.

19. ______ A ladder that is selected for use in reaching the third story window or roof of a building should normally be __________ feet in length.
A.	16 - 20	B.	21 - 27	C.	28 - 35	D.	40 - 50

20. ______ When a firefighter is carrying a ladder, all lifting and lowering should be done using the __________ muscles.
A.	back	B.	wrist	C.	leg	D.	upper arm

21. ______ The lower section of an extension ladder is known as the:
A.	fly.	B.	base or bed.	C.	beam.	D.	truss.

22. ______ An upper section or top section of an extension ladder is known as a:
A.	truss.	B.	bed.	C.	fly.	D.	main.

23. ______ If 40 feet of a 50-foot extension ladder is used, the butt of the ladder should be placed approximately __________ feet from the building.
A.	8	B.	10	C.	12	D.	15

24. ______ When climbing a ladder, a firefighter's eyes should be directed:
A.	forward and occasionally upward.	B.	downward and occasionally upward.
C.	sideways and occasionally upward.	D.	in a sweeping motion from side to side.

25. ______ A nonadjustable ladder that consists of only one section is called a __________ ladder.
A.	combination	B.	single/wall	C.	folding	D.	special-use

26. ______ The rope used for hoisting the fly section of a ladder is called the:
A.	hand line.	B.	tag line.	C.	running line.	D.	halyard.

27. ______ A two-section extension ladder carried on most pumpers is typically __________ feet in length.
A.	12	B.	14	C.	16	D.	24

28. A __________ ladder features unlocking sections, enabling it to be used either as an A-frame or a straight ladder.
A.	folding	B.	roof	C.	combination	D.	extension

29. ______ Ladders should extend five rungs above the roof edge to aid firefighters in climbing onto and off the ladder and:
A.	so firefighters can find the ladder in heavy smoke conditions.
B.	to help locate victims who may be trapped.
C.	to prevent damage to the tips of the beams.
D.	to keep the ladder cool under heavy fire conditions.

30. ______ What is the recommended minimum number of firefighters required to carry and safely raise a 35-foot extension ladder?
A.	2	B.	3	C.	4	D.	6

31. ______ During a two-firefighter raise of a single ladder, it is the responsibility of the __________ to determine the proper placement distance from the building.
A.	driver/operator	B.	firefighter at the butt (heeler)
C.	company officer	D.	incident commander

32. ______ While working from a ground ladder, the hook on the firefighter's safety harness should be:
A.	attached to a rung.	B.	attached to a beam.
C.	secured to a lifeline.	D.	attached to the halyard.

33. ______ A firefighter who is climbing a ladder and carrying a tool in one hand, should:
A.	grasp only every other rung during the climb.
B.	place the tool at every other rung during the climb for balance.
C.	slide the free hand up the underside of the beam while making the climb.
D.	A firefighter should never climb a ladder with only one hand free.

34. ______ While a roof ladder is being taken up an extension ladder, the hooks are:
A.	retracted or bedded.
B.	extended toward the firefighters as handles.
C.	extended outward from the firefighters.
D.	on the lower end of the ladder.

35. ______ When performing the one-person raise, the __________ of the ladder is placed against the building wall.
A.	tip	B.	beam	C.	butt	D.	stay poles

36. ______ What part of a ladder is the beam?
A.	The top
B.	The bottom
C.	The pieces in the middle used for steps in climbing
D.	The rails on the side that run the full length of the ladder

37. ______ What is the purpose of a sensor label on fire department ladders?
A.	The label is used to warn firefighters that the ladder has been dropped and may have suffered structural damage.
B.	The heat sensitive label is affixed to the ladder to alert firefighters that the ladder has been exposed to potentially damaging heat levels.
C.	The temperature sensitive label is affixed to the ladder to alert firefighters that the ladder has been exposed to subfreezing temperatures that may have structurally damaged the ladder.
D.	The label is used to warn firefighters that the ladder is placed on an angle that makes working from it unsafe.

38. ______ The common length of the straight ground ladder is usually between __________ feet.
A.	6 to 14	B.	12 to 20	C.	18 to 30	D.	25 to 50

39. ______ When an extension ladder can be raised more than __________ feet, it must be equipped with staypoles.
A.	35	B.	32	C.	40	D.	50

40. ______ The roof ladder is used when:
A.	operating on a sloped roof.
B.	attempting to gain access to the roof of multistory buildings.
C.	extra support is needed for a Bangor ladder.
D.	crossing from a building roof to an adjacent building's roof.

41. ______ Which of the following is not a good ladder safety practice?
A.	Select the proper sized ladder to enable the ladder to be set up at the proper angle.
B.	The use of gloves will reduce the possibility of pinching either skin or fingers while working off ladders.
C.	Place the ladder in front of a lower floor window or doorway whenever possible.
D.	When moving on a ladder, always keep three limbs in touch with the ladder.

42. ______ The proper distance the foot or butt of a ladder should stand out from a building is __________ of the working distance of the ladder from the base of the wall.
A.	one-half	B.	one-quarter	C.	one-third	D.	one-eighth

43. ______ What are two methods of raising a ladder to the vertical position?
A.	One-person raise and two-person raise
B.	Manual raise and mechanical raise
C.	East raise and West raise
D.	Rung raise and beam raise

44. ______ The very top of a ladder is called the:
A.	fly.	B.	top plate.	C.	claw.	D.	tip.

45. ______ What are butt spurs on a ladder?
A.	Protrusions that attach the hose strap to the ladder
B.	The teeth of the cam system that extends the fly sections
C.	Bumps and dents on the foot pad
D.	Spikes on the base that keep it from slipping

46. ______ What do the stops do on an extension ladder?
A.	Prevent it from over-extending
B.	Limit how far the fly sections can collapse
C.	Lock the extensions in place when extended
D.	Prevent the whole ladder from slipping on the ground

47. ______ What purpose do the hooks of a roof ladder serve?
A.	They dig into the ground to keep the ladder from slipping.
B.	They grip the eave of the roof to keep the ladder from slipping.
C.	They serve as safe attachment points for fire fighters and equipment.
D.	They secure the tip of the ladder to the peak of a pitched roof.

48. ______ What is another term for a pompier ladder?
A.	A scaling ladder	B.	A roof ladder
C.	A wall ladder	D.	A folding ladder

49. ______ The reason that ground ladders must be cleaned periodically even if not used at a scene is that:
A.	their heat-resistant treatment attracts dust.
B.	they build up an ionic charge which attracts dirt out of the air.
C.	normal atmospheric moisture reacts with them depositing a thin film.
D.	they accumulate dirt from being on the apparatus.

50. ______ Where does the top beam of the ladder rest in the one-fire fighter carry?
A.	On the hip	B.	In the hand
C.	On the shoulder	D.	On the crook of the elbow

51. ______ When a roof ladder is being carried, which end should be facing forward?
A.	It doesn't matter
B.	The tip end, if the ladder is less than 14 feet long, otherwise the butt end
C.	The butt end
D.	The tip end

52. ______ The two-fire fighter carry is usually used with extension ladders up to:
A.	50 feet.	B.	35 feet.	C.	24 feet.	D.	16 feet.

53. ______ When a ladder is placed at the proper angle for climbing and a fire fighter is standing on a rung, how far away will the rung at shoulder height be from the fire fighter?
A.	One hand width
B.	Two hand widths
C.	Arm's length
D.	About an arm-and-a-half away; one has to leanr forward to make contact

54. ______ What is the danger if the butt of a ladder is placed to close to the side of the building and people climb it?
A.	The tip could pull away from the wall.
B.	The butt could slide away from the wall.
C.	Contact might be made with power lines.
D.	The butt might sink into the ground.

55. ______ What type of knot is used to tie off a ladder halyard?
A.	A clove hitch	B.	A sheepshank
C.	A figure 8 knot	D.	A bowline on a bight

56. ______ The best method for securing a ladder is to secure:
A.	it in the middle, capturing some of both sections.
B.	the tip.
C.	the base.
D.	both the tip and the base.

57. ______ When assisting a conscious victim down a ladder, a firefighter should be:
A.	at least four rungs below the victim, with a hand on the victim's belt.
B.	above the victim at all times to prevent him/her from reentering the structure.
C.	just below with arms encircling the victim and maintaining contact with the ladder.
D.	far enough away from the victim to prevent him/her from pulling the firefighter off the ladder should the victim panic.

58. ______ How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
A.	Vertically, in the crook of one arm	B.	Cradled across the rescuer's arms
C.	Across the shoulders	D.	Over one shoulder

59. ______ It is permissible to use paint on a fire department ladder:
A.	to mark the bed section on multisection ladders.
B.	when there is a possibility of dry rot.
C.	to mark the ladder ends for visibility.
D.	when salt water may be a problem.

60. ______ Fire department ladders should be __________ after each use and on a monthly basis.
A.	tested	B.	lubricated	C.	inspected	D.	varnished

61. ______ When assigned to perform routine maintenance on ground ladders, a firefighter should do all of the following except:
A.	remove dirt with a brush and running water.
B.	use an approved solvent cleaner to remove oily residues.
C.	look for structural defects in the ladder.
D.	perform an extension ladder hardware test.

62. ______ Halyards and wire cables on extension ground ladders shall be replaced:
A.	annually.	B.	semiannually.
C.	by certified technicians.	D.	when they become frayed or kinked.

63. ______ Metal ladders that have been exposed to excessive heat should be:
A.	thoroughly washed before being placed back into service.
B.	visually inspected for metal fatigue.
C.	constructed well enough to withstand damage.
D.	placed out of service until tested.

64. ______ To clean or remove any oily or greasy residues from a metal ground ladder, it is recommended to use:
A.	good quality waxing compound.
B.	clear water and an approved solvent cleaner.
C.	a top quality commercial lacquer thinner.
D.	sandpaper and steel wool.

65. ______ After cleaning a ladder with a brush and running water, the ladder should be:
A.	wiped down to dry it before placing it back on the apparatus.
B.	placed back wet on the apparatus.
C.	stood vertically to allow the excess water to run off.
D.	subjected to the Horizontal Bending Test.

66. ______ For smooth operation, parts of metal ladders should be lubricated __________ where the __________.
A.	weekly, dogs contact the rungs
B.	sometimes, guides contact the beams
C.	thoroughly, testing agency suggests
D.	occasionally, manufacturer recommends

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