IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Grors with Complete Solutions

IFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Grund laddeound ladders with Complete SolutionsIFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground ladders with Complete SolutionsIFSTA 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground ladders with Complete SolutionsThe lowest, widest section of an extension ladder that always maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised is the: (315) - ANSWER-Bed section Which part of a ladder is placed on the ground when the ladder is positioned? (315) - ANSWER-Butt The moveable upper part of an extension ladder that is raised to various heights is called the: (315) - ANSWER-Fly section Swivel plates attached to the butt of the ladder are called: (315) - ANSWER-Footpads The __________ is the rope or cable used to raise the upper sections of an extension ladder. (316) - ANSWER-Halyard What are the pawls (dogs) of a ladder designed to do? (316) - ANSWER-Hold the fly section in place after it has been extended For which task would a single ladder be used? (318) - ANSWER-To reach someone trapped in a 6-foot (2 m) trench What feature does a roof ladder have that a single ladder does not have? (318) - ANSWER-Hooks used to secure it over the tope of the roof's ridge line For which of the following would a roof ladder be a better choice to use than a single or extension ladder? (318) - ANSWER-Providing a stable surface on which a firefighter can stand when ventilating a roof