Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition
Ground Ladders Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder?
A. Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket
B. Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side
C. The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm
D. One firefighter will lower the victim using the on-the-knee method and one firefighter in the building
will lower the victim with life safety rope - Answer: B. Two firefighters are required on two ground
ladders placed side by side
Chapter 8 - page 342
If any damage is found while inspecting a ladder, you must:
A. Repair the damage and return the ladder to service
B. Remove the ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested
C. Determine the cause of the damage and report it to your supervisor
D. Circle the damage with a permanent marker and log it in the inspection book - Answer: B. Remove the
ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested
Chapter 8 - page 320
Metal plates, spikes, or cleats attached to the butt end of a ground ladder beams to prevent slippage are
called:
A. Feet
,B. Heels
C. Footpads
D. Butt spurs - Answer: D. Butt spurs
Chapter 8 - page 315
A single ladder that is 20' or less can safely be shifted by:
A. One firefighter
B. A minimum of two firefighters
C. A minimum of three firefighters
D. One firefighter on the ground and one in the structure - Answer: A. One firefighter
Chapter 8 - page 338
What action should be taken when heeling a ladder from outside (not under) the ladder?
A. Stand on the first rung of the ladder
B. Grasp the beams and pull the ladder from the building
C. Stand on the outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot
D. Place your toes against the butt spur or place both feet on the bottom rung - Answer: C. Stand on the
outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot
Chapter 8 - page 335
What is a method for assisting unconscious victims down a ladder?
A. Cross-body method
B. Over-shoulder method
, C. Over-the-beam method
D. Across-the-arms method - Answer: A. Cross-body method
Chapter 8 - page 342
A raised ladder should be pivoted:
A. After it has been extended
B. On the beam closest to the structure
C. Once the fly has been raised in the correct position
D. Whenever it has been raised perpendicular to the building - Answer: B. On the beam closest to the
structure
Chapter 8 - page 338
What is a consideration when inspecting extension ladders?
A. Ensure the hook assemblies operate with relative ease
B. Ensure that the halyard is taut when it is in the extended position
C. The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely
D. Check the condition of ladder guides and that the fly sections are secure and do not slide - Answer: C.
The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely
Chapter 8 - page 322
When inspecting metal ladders, you should look for:
A. Extra rivets
B. Loose rungs
Ground Ladders Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder?
A. Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket
B. Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side
C. The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm
D. One firefighter will lower the victim using the on-the-knee method and one firefighter in the building
will lower the victim with life safety rope - Answer: B. Two firefighters are required on two ground
ladders placed side by side
Chapter 8 - page 342
If any damage is found while inspecting a ladder, you must:
A. Repair the damage and return the ladder to service
B. Remove the ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested
C. Determine the cause of the damage and report it to your supervisor
D. Circle the damage with a permanent marker and log it in the inspection book - Answer: B. Remove the
ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested
Chapter 8 - page 320
Metal plates, spikes, or cleats attached to the butt end of a ground ladder beams to prevent slippage are
called:
A. Feet
,B. Heels
C. Footpads
D. Butt spurs - Answer: D. Butt spurs
Chapter 8 - page 315
A single ladder that is 20' or less can safely be shifted by:
A. One firefighter
B. A minimum of two firefighters
C. A minimum of three firefighters
D. One firefighter on the ground and one in the structure - Answer: A. One firefighter
Chapter 8 - page 338
What action should be taken when heeling a ladder from outside (not under) the ladder?
A. Stand on the first rung of the ladder
B. Grasp the beams and pull the ladder from the building
C. Stand on the outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot
D. Place your toes against the butt spur or place both feet on the bottom rung - Answer: C. Stand on the
outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot
Chapter 8 - page 335
What is a method for assisting unconscious victims down a ladder?
A. Cross-body method
B. Over-shoulder method
, C. Over-the-beam method
D. Across-the-arms method - Answer: A. Cross-body method
Chapter 8 - page 342
A raised ladder should be pivoted:
A. After it has been extended
B. On the beam closest to the structure
C. Once the fly has been raised in the correct position
D. Whenever it has been raised perpendicular to the building - Answer: B. On the beam closest to the
structure
Chapter 8 - page 338
What is a consideration when inspecting extension ladders?
A. Ensure the hook assemblies operate with relative ease
B. Ensure that the halyard is taut when it is in the extended position
C. The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely
D. Check the condition of ladder guides and that the fly sections are secure and do not slide - Answer: C.
The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely
Chapter 8 - page 322
When inspecting metal ladders, you should look for:
A. Extra rivets
B. Loose rungs
