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GROUND LADDERSIn clues, the following (_ words) indicates the
number of words without spaces in the answer
Across
1 Adjustable length ladder consisting of two or more sections (2
words)
4 The procedure of standing under a ladder, facing it, and
pulling on the beamsto press the ladder against the building
6 The side rail of a ladder
8 The maximum reach of a ladder with a designated length of 24
feet
9 One section ladder equipped with folding hooks (2 words)
10 Ladder which is adjustable in length
12 The distance the heel should be placed from the building can
be estimated by
dividing the used length of the ladder by ___
14 NFPA standards require ladders to be inspected _____
15 Ladder best suited for accessing a scuttle hole
19 Proper ladder position from window for rescue or entry (2
words)21 When using a leg lock, the leg ___ the side from which the
work is being
performed should be used
23 The lowest ladder length which is best for a third story
window
24 Rubber or neoprene pads bonded to swivelying plates attached
to the bottom of
a ladder
25 Number of rungs above edge of roof for proper ladder
position
28 A device which holds the fly section in place after it has
been hoisted
29 A device which holds the fly section in place after it has
been hoisted
31 The maximum reach of a ladder with a designated length of 40
feet34 A ladder with a single set of beams
35 Pieces separating the rails of a trussed ladder
37 A metal ladder that has been exposed to high heat should be
___
38 Long extension ladder having staypoles to provide added
stability (2 words)
40 Rope or cable used to hoist or lower the fly section of an
extension ladder
42 Ladder adjustable in length which can be used as an
extension, single or "A"
frame ladder (2 words
43 The rough distance in feet from floor to floor in a
commercial structure
44 The type of ladder which should be carried by more than one
firefighter
Down
2 The maximum reach of a ladder with a designated length of 35
feet
3 Minimum distance ground ladders should be kept from energized
electrical
lines or equipment (2 words)
5 Angle at which ladders should be placed to provide adequate
stability
7 Proper ladder position to effect ventilation from a window
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11 The typical rough measurement for the floor to the window
sill of a residential
structure in inches
13 Single ladder which has hinged rungs which allow it to be
folded so one beam
rests against the other (2 words)
16 Device which prevents the fly section of an extension ladder
from being
overextended
17 The lowest ladder length which is best for a second story
window18 The widest section of an extension ladder
20 One section ladder, nonadjustable in length (2 words)
22 Staypoles are required on all ladders exceeding ____ feet
23 Upper or top sections of an extension ladder
25 The lowest ladder length which is best for a third story
roof
26 Bottom end of a ground ladder
27 Firefighter responsible for determining placement of a ladder
and whether it is
raised parallel with or perpendicular to a building (2
words)
30 A device which holds the fly section in place after it has
been hoisted32 The rough measurement of a residential structure
from floor to floor (3 words)
33 Typical rough measurement from the floor to the window sill
of a commercial
building is ___ feet
36 Poles used for steadying long extension ladders
39 Recommended position of the fly section of a metal extension
ladder against a
building (2 words)
41 Number of firefighters it takes to raise a 35-foot ladder
