Parts of a ladder
This part of the ladder provides the framework and supports the rungs.
What is the beam?)
A single-section, non-adjustable ladder.
(What is a single ladder?)
How often ladders should be inspected.
What is after each use and monthly?)
The optimal climbing angle for ground ladders.
(What is 75 degrees?)
The method for securing an extension ladder’s halyard.
What is tying it off?)
These horizontal components provide the steps for climbing.
What are the rungs?)
A ladder with two or more sections that can be extended.
(What is an extension ladder?)
This type of damage requires immediate removal of the ladder from service.
What is heat exposure or flame impingement?)
The minimum safe distance from electrical wires when raising ladders.
(What is 10 feet/3 meters?)
This number of firefighters is typically required to raise a 35-foot extension ladder.
(What is three?
The metal devices that lock extension ladders into place.
(What are the pawls?)
This ladder has hooks to secure it on pitched roofs.
(What is a roof ladder?)
The maximum period heat sensors are considered valid before replacement.
What is the expiration date?)
The proper technique for lifting a ladder to avoid injury
What is using leg muscles?)
The technique used to stabilize a ladder’s base while someone climbs.
(What is heeling?)
A visual indicator on metal and fiberglass ladders that shows heat exposure.
What is the heat sensor label?)
A ladder commonly used for attic access, often foldable.
(What is a folding ladder?)
The correct method for cleaning ladders.
(What is soft brush, mild soap, and running water?)
The number of firefighters allowed on each ladder section at one time.
What is one?
When working on a roof, ladders should extend this number of rungs above the roof edge
What is three to five?)
This part helps stabilize a roof ladder by anchoring it over roof peaks.
What are the roof hooks?)
The type of ladder typically mounted on an aerial apparatus for rapid deployment.
(What is a straight ladder?)
Wooden ladders should not be painted for this reason.
(What is to prevent concealing damage?)
This safety device or technique prevents falling when working from a ladder.
(What is a leg lock or ladder belt?)
The proper position for an extension ladder’s fly section
What is fly out?)