Which of the following statements about handling ladders is MOST accurate?
A. A firefighter should relocate a positioned ladder only when ordered to do so.
B. Ladders should never carry a load greater than one firefighter every 20 feet (6 m).
C. Ladder stability should be checked during training by climbing several rungs and shifting left and right.
D. Firefighters should never secure themselves to a ladder; they must be able to quickly retreat while working.
A
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