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| What is the proper climbing angle in OFD? |
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| Between 70 and 75 degrees |
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| What is the absolute minimum number of rungs that should be extended above the roofline, parapet, or window sill during firefighting? |
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| 2 rungs is the absolute minimum. Atleast 5 rungs if at all possible. |
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| Design and verification test for fire department ground ladders. |
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| Non-adjustable ladders consisting of one section. Straight ladders utilized by the OFD consist of 12', 14', 16', 20', 22', 24' in lengths found on truck companies. They may have spurs on each end. |
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| Ladders constructed of 2 or more sections. Extension ladders utilized by OFD are 14', 24', 28', 35', 40' in lenghts. |
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| These ladders are normally used on the roof. They have hooks on the end to secure the ladder over the roof ridge. Scaler ladders utilized by the OFD are 12', 14', 16', 20' in lenghts. Engine compies carry 14' scalers. |
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| Single ladder with hinged rungs. Lengths range from 8' to 16' with 10' being the most common. OFD uses 10'. |
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| Also known as A frame ladder. OFD utilizes 12' and 14' on truck companies |
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| What types of wood are used to construct wooden ladders? |
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| Coast douglas fir beams, hickory rungs, and red oak wear parts. |
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| What are the 2 different types of beam construction for wooden ladders? |
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| Under the provisions of NFPA 1932, which 2 types of ladders are required to carry heat sensors? |
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| What 3 ladders are carried on an Engine Company |
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1) 24' Extension ladder
2) 14' Scaler ladder
3) 10' Folding ladder |
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| When throwing extension ladders the fly section should be___? |
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| Fly section should be in, bed section should be out. |
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| Ventilation, Access, Rescue, Stability, Bridging, Elevated streams. |
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| How many inches is the tip of a ladder painted white? |
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| How many inches is the bottom of the ladder painted black? |
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| When throwing a fiberglass extension ladder the fly section should be ___? |
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| Fly section should be out, bed section should be in. |
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| Use, maintenance and service testing for fire department ground ladders. |
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| How many firefighters are needed to carry and throw a 35 ft extension ladder? |
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| How many firefighters are needed to carry and throw a 40 ft extension ladder? |
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| A key factor in selecting the correct ladder is the abilty to make a good estimate of the length of ladder required to reach a certain level. A good rule of thumb is? |
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| Residential buildings are 8 to 10 ft between floors, while commercial building are could be 12 to 15 ft between floors. |
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| How many points of contact must remain on the ladder when climbing a ladder? |
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| The cross members of ladders that are used when climbing are ___? |
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| The upper sections of an extension ladder are ___? |
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| They devices are used to hold the fly section in place once they have been raised? |
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| Blocks of wood or metal which prevent the fly sections from being extended too far, are known as ___? |
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| A rope or cable used to extend the fly sections, is known as ___? |
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| The side rail of the ladder which is the principal structural member of the ladder, is known as ___? |
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| This is the lower section of a ladder? |
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| This is a grooved wheel over which the halyard is drawn when extending the fly section? |
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| When locking into a ladder and you plan on working on your right side, which foot must you lock into the ladder with? |
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| When climbing a ladder to a roof, what must you do before steping onto the roof? |
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| Sound the roof for strutural integrity. |
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| A set of retractable ____ is mounted on the end of a roof ladder so it can be placed safely on a steep surface without slipping down. |
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