What Should a Firefighter Do Before Stepping Off a Ladder

question 23

Multiple Choice

What should a firefighter do before stepping off a ladder, parapet wall, or other place of safety onto the roof of a burning building, especially if the roof surface is obscured by smoke or darkness?

• A) Ensure the safety of all personnel who are assisting.
• B) Direct a fire stream into an existing vertical exhaust opening.
• C) Sound the roof for structural integrity by striking with an axe.
• D) Direct a fire steam into an existing horizontal exhaust opening.

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