Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground Ladders

Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition - Chapter 8: Ground Ladders 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