Fire Service Ground Ladders

What is one way fire service ladders are different from ladders used in the private industry or general use?

• Mount differently

• Can handle lighter loads

• Provide more safety

A single, roof combination and extension ladder must support a maximum load of ___________lbs.

• 250

• 750

• 100

The lowest and widest section of the ladder is called the _______________.

• fly

• bottom

• bed

What is the term for the cross members that provide a foothold for climbing?

• rungs

• beams

• rails

• locks

What is the most common material used for service ladders?

• wood

• fiberglass

• aluminum

NFPA 1931 mandates that which of the following markings be present on fire service ladders?

• Painted tips

• marked butt spurs

• manufacture's name plate

• mid/balance point

Which of the following about heat sensors is true?

• only required on the fly section

• only required on the bed section

• not required on wooden ladders

• they are preset to change color at a specific temperature

Pumper apparatus (Engine Companies) are required to carry one folding attic ladder, one extension ladder and ___________________.

• one combination ladder

• one roof ladder

• two extension ladders

Which of the following questions about inspecting ladders is most accurate?

• discoloration could indicate heat exposure

• wooden ladders should not be inspected for cracked welds

• extension ladders halyards should be kept in the slack position when stored

Ground ladders should be service tested _________ and after any use that exposes the ladder to high heat or extreme weights.

• weekly

• annually

• monthly