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

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

Ladders How should a large victim be assisted down a ladder?

• Larger victims must be lowered in a stokes basket
• Two firefighters are required on two ground ladders placed side by side
• The victim must be brought down a ladder cradled across the rescuer's arm
• 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:

• Repair the damage and return the ladder to service
• Remove the ladder from service until it can be repaired and tested
• Determine the cause of the damage and report it to your supervisor
• 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 1 / 3

Metal plates, spikes, or cleats attached to the butt end of a ground ladder beams to

prevent slippage are called:

• Feet
• Heels
• Footpads
• Butt spurs - ANSWER D. Butt

spurs Chapter 8 - page 315

A single ladder that is 20' or less can safely be shifted by:

• One firefighter
• A minimum of two firefighters
• A minimum of three firefighters
• One firefighter on the ground and one in the structure - ANSWER
• One firefighter

Chapter 8 - page 338 What action should be taken when heeling a ladder from outside (not under) the ladder?

• Stand on the first rung of the ladder
• Grasp the beams and pull the ladder from the building
• Stand on the outside of the ladder and chock the butt end with one foot
• 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 2 / 3

What is a method for assisting unconscious victims down a ladder?

• Cross-body method
• Over-shoulder method
• Over-the-beam method
• Across-the-arms method - ANSWER
• Cross-body method

Chapter 8 - page 342

A raised ladder should be pivoted:

• After it has been extended
• On the beam closest to the structure
• Once the fly has been raised in the correct position
• Whenever it has been raised perpendicular to the building - ANSWER
• On the beam closest to the structure

Chapter 8 - page 338 What is a consideration when inspecting extension ladders?

• Ensure the hook assemblies operate with relative ease
• Ensure that the halyard is taut when it is in the extended position
• The hook and finger of the pawl assemblies should move in and out freely
• 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

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