"Beam" Me Up Scotty
This is the bottom end of ladder that rests on the ground.
What is the Heel
This type ladder is permanently mounted on fire apparatus.
What is Aerial ladder
This is the part of ladder that moves and extends.
What is the fly section
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
A ground ladder should be placed this distance away from any power lines.
What is 10 feet.
These horizontal cross members of a ladder provide a foothold in order for a firefighter to climb.
What are Rungs
Typical degrees to change a heat sensor label indicating inspection needed.
What is 300 degrees
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 is how far above a roof edge the ladder should extend.
What is 3-5 rungs or 3 feet
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
This workout will build the muscles required for lifting ladders safely below waist level.
What is Leg workout
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 governs design, construction, and testing of fire ladders.
What is NFPA 1931
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.
Number of firefighters required to safely raise a 35 foot extension ladder.
What is 3
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 is the load rating required by NFPA for single or extension ladders.
What is 750 lbs (at proper angle)
When ventilating a window from a ladder, where should the firefighter position themselves?
What is the windward side and above the window if possible.
This lightweight, single beam ladder is used to climb the exterior of buildings by hooking to windows and balconies.
These are attached to Bangor ladders for stability.
What is staypoles