TCFP Study Guide #3| 50 Questions| Correct Answers| Verified

A Fire fighter I should be able to perform general ladder maintenance including A. Repairing a fly section that will not properly extend or retract B. Tightening the hooks of a roof ladder if they have come loose C. Storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust D. replacing any rungs or components that have begun to show signs of wear - ANSWER C. Storing ladders so that they are free from moisture and vehicle exhaust Modern metal and fiberglass ladders are designed to be used with the: A. Fly facing in B. Fly facing out C. halyard left untied D. Halyard tied to the top rung - ANSWER B. Fly facing out What marking or label does NFPA 1931 require to be on all ladders? A. Reflective white tip B. Balance point stripe C. Manufacturer's name plate D. Recommended end of service date - ANSWER C. Manufacturer's name plate Ladders are most stable and offer the easiest climbing position when placed at a: A. 35-degree angle from the building B. 55-degree angle from the building C. distance to the building equal to two-thirds the ladder's working length D. distance from the building equal to one-fourth the ladder's working length - ANSWER D. distance from the building equal to one-fourth the ladder's working length When one firefighter raises an extension ladder from a low-shoulder carry: A. The ladder must be raised with the fly in, then pivoted so that the fly is facing out B. The ladder must be raised parallel to the building