Ladders 4

Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?

• . Butt

• Dog

• Heel

• Bed

Which part of the ladder is raised or extended from the bed section?

• Fly

• Extension

• Tip

• Quide

Which NFPA standard sets minimum performance standards for aerial ladders and elevating platforms?

• 1450

• 1500

• 1901

• 1972

Which NFPA standard deals with use, maintenance, and service testing of in-service fire department ground ladders?

• 1401

• 1500

• 1932

• 1001

. When raising a ladder, it should be kept a minimum of _____ from power lines.

• 10ft

• 20ft

• 30ft

• none

Which type of ladder should be carried by more than one fire fighter?

• Extension

• Straight

• combination

• roof

Ladders consisting of a single section are _________ ladders.

• ground

• Straight

• Extension

• Roof

. Poles used to stabilize long extension ladders are called:

• Stay Poles

• Side Poles

• Dancing Poles

• Straight Poles

A Bangor ladder:

• is a single-section ladder at least 20 ft long.

• has a single beam.

• is also known as a Pompier ladder.

• . is equipped with staypoles.

What is the maximum personnel load for a fire-service ladder?

• One fire fighter plus one victim

• Two fire fighters

• Two fire fighters plus one victim

• Three fire fighters