THE FIRE SERVICE TEST #2 (CHAPTER'S 2, 9, 11, 12) QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS GRADE A+

c) 5 ft (1.5 m) For a ladder contacting the wall 20 ft (6 m) above the ground, the base should be _____ from the wall. a) 3 ft (1 m) b) 4 ft (1.2 m) c) 5 ft (1.5 m) d) 6 ft (1.8 m) c) ground Another term for a portable ladder is a __________ ladder. a) straight b) single c) ground d) Bangor d) Annually How often should periodic ladder service testing be performed? a) Monthly b) Quarterly c) Semi-annually d) Annually d) Prior to mounting the apparatus Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment (PPE) ________________? a) Upon dismounting the apparatus at the scene b) While on the apparatus, in route to the call c) After the first-arriving unit gives its report on conditions d) Prior to mounting the apparatus a) Halyard What is the rope or cable that is used to extend or hoist the fly section of an extension ladder? a) Halyard b) Hawser c) Sheet