LFD Ladders

"Beam" Me Up Scotty

100

These two main structural members of a ladder run parallel to one another and support the rungs

What are Beams

200

These horizontal cross members of a ladder provide a foothold in order for a firefighter to climb.

What are Rungs

300

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

400

These mechanisms are attached to the inside of the beams of a fly to hold the fly at a point of extension.

What are Pawls/Dogs/Ladder Locks

500

These metal rods located beneath rungs extend from one beam to the other of a wooden ladder.

What are Tie Rods

Tender Love'n Care

100

This is the recommended substance for cleaning ladders.

What is Mild Soap and Warm Water

200

This color changing sticker turns brown, signaling the need for a service test before being placed back into service after extreme conditions.

What is a Heat Sensor Lable

300

This wax is used to lubricate the sliding metal parts of a ladder.

What is Paraffin Wax

400

This NFPA standard states that a ground ladder should be inspected after every use and at least monthly

What is NFPA 1932

500

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

To the Window

100

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

200

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

300

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

400

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.

500

This is the total number of ground ladders for a full Structure Fire Assignment in city limits.

What is 13 Ground Ladders

You're My Type

100

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

200

This type of ladder has hooks on the tip designed to anchor to the peak of a building.

What is a Roof Ladder

300

This low-profile 10 foot ladder has pivoting rungs that allow the ladder to close and open as needed.

What is an Attic Ladder

400

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

500

This lightweight, single beam ladder is used to climb the exterior of buildings by hooking to windows and balconies.

What is a Pompier Ladder

Chad's Category

100

These should be avoided by at least 3 m when raising or lowering ladders.

What are power lines

200

This should be worn at all times when working with ground ladders

What is Full PPE, including gloves and helmet

300

This day at the gym will build the muscles required for lifting ladders safely below waist level.

What is Leg Day

400

This "golden ratio" describes the optimal angle for ladders to be placed against a building.

What is 4:1 (or 75^o)

500

When possible, this should be done to the tip of a placed ladder that is expected to be used multiple times over time.

What is Tie Off