Ladder Construction

The Bottom section of an extension ladder is referred to as:

• Fly section.
• Bed Section.
• Lowest section.
• Foot section.

Roof ladders can also be used as a(n):

• Extension ladder.
• Step ladder.
• Single wall ladder.
• Pole ladder.

A single ladder that has hingedrungs that allows for it to befolded into a compact assembly is referred to as:

• Folding ladder.
• Step ladder.
• Stool ladder.
• Pompier ladder.

Ladders with two or more sections are referred to as:

• Single wall ladder.
• Fly ladder.
• Pole ladder.
• Extension ladder.

Name this label

• Fire sensor Label.
• Heat sensor label.
• Smoke sensor label.
• None of the above.

The rope used to raise the movable section of an extension ladder is referred to as:

• Cable pulley.
• Kernmantle hoist.
• Halyard.
• Fly pulley.

The crosspiece that spans the two beams of a ladder and serves as steps and transfer user’s weight is referred to as:

• Rails.
• Rungs.
• Steps.
• Truss.

Mechanical locking devices used to secure the fly sections of an extension ladder are referred to as:

• Dogs or pawls.
• Sure lock device.
• Ladder lock.
• Rails.

Pieces of wood or metal that prevent the fly sections from overextending and collapsing are referred to as:

• Positive locking device.
• Stops.
• Rail lock.
• Step lock.

What task is this firefighter performing?

• Ladder lock.
• Stabilizing the ladder.
• Hefting the ladder.
• Heeling the ladder.