"Beam" Me Up Scotty
These two main structural members of a ladder run parallel to one another and support the rungs
What are Beams
This is the recommended substance for cleaning ladders.
This is where the tip of the ladder should rest when used for Rescue or RIT at a window
What is on or just below the Bottom of the Window Sill
This ladder has no fly sections, and is used most often for access to windows and roofs on one or two story buildings
What is a Straight/Single Ladder
These should be avoided by at least 3 m when raising or lowering ladders.
What are power lines
These horizontal cross members of a ladder provide a foothold in order for a firefighter to climb.
What are Rungs
What is a Heat Sensor Lable
This is used as a way to secure a firefighter to a ladder when working for extended periods of time on a ladder.
What is a Leg Lock
This should be worn at all times when working with ground ladders
What is Full PPE, including gloves and helmet
This section is the lowest and widest section of an extension ladder that maintains contact with the ground while the ladder is being raised.
What is the Bed Section
This wax is used to lubricate the sliding metal parts of a ladder.
What is Paraffin Wax
This team on the fire-ground is typically responsible for ensuring all windows above the first floor that could be used for egress have a ladder placed at them.
Who is RIT
What is an Attic Ladder
What is Leg Day
These mechanisms are attached to the inside of the beams of a fly to hold the fly at a point of extension.
This NFPA standard states that a ground ladder should be inspected after every use and at least monthly
What is NFPA 1932
This drill/skill involves exiting a window head first onto a ladder that is placed at a much shallower angle than normal.
What is a Ladder Bailout.
This type of ladder is the only type of extension ladder designed to have the top fly closer to the building than the bed section.
What is a Wooden Extension Ladder
This "golden ratio" describes the optimal angle for ladders to be placed against a building.
What is 4:1 (or 75o)
These metal rods located beneath rungs extend from one beam to the other of a wooden ladder.
What are Tie Rods
This annual service test involves using a fully extended ladder as a bridge from tip to feet and placing a 500 lb weight in the center.
What is the Horizontal Bending Test
This is the total number of ground ladders for a full Structure Fire Assignment in city limits.
What is 13 Ground Ladders
This lightweight, single beam ladder is used to climb the exterior of buildings by hooking to windows and balconies.
What is Tie Off