Pompier Ladders- Does Anyone Use These?

I was talking to one of our Probies the other day, and he asked me about Pompier Ladders. I told him that in 14 years, I've never seen one except in pictures. In fact, I'm certain that no F.D. in the Chicagoland area owns one of these! Are there any Fire Departments out there that actually use Pompier Ladders? Thanks in advance!

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Permalink Reply by Janice Lynn Byrd on June 9, 2011 at 8:40pm
OMGish, thanks for bringing back memories here too!
Permalink Reply by Alim Ahmetov on June 10, 2011 at 2:16am
As I understand that is a hook-ladder?
If is here you can see how impressively it can be used while fire-applied sport competitions
http://www.interfiresport.com/video.php?url=%2Fvideo%2F01.flv
on the third-fourth minutes.
And as for the matter - there can be situations when such ladder should be used, it happens.

Best regards,
Permalink Reply by Alim Ahmetov on June 10, 2011 at 3:55am
Thank you)
Permalink Reply by Alim Ahmetov on June 10, 2011 at 5:43am
Thank you, Sean. I suppose it has to be used at least for training anyway.
Permalink Reply by Gordon Kuhn on October 6, 2011 at 2:27pm

Let me get it straight, its the one with the fold out hook with the fold out part about 3feet long?

We had one, upto about 10 years ago.

But never been used on a incident, the last time i climbed one was 16 years ago.

Permalink Reply by Gail Holzhausen on October 6, 2011 at 4:21pm
interesting. did you know there was another patent issued for Hoell scaling ladder that made some subtle changes to the design ?
Permalink Reply by Brian Dumser on October 6, 2011 at 6:25pm

Interesting Gail.  I never heard that before.  Do you have more info?

 

Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on October 6, 2011 at 7:30pm
In my 32 years Ive never seen one of these personally or used one. I have seen them in pictures as in history.
Permalink Reply by Sgt. Matthew H Tartaglia on January 2, 2012 at 8:55pm

Hi!

I would love to take those pesky Pompiers off your hands!!

I first used one 15-20 years ago. A friend in the Fire Dept showed me one, I was at a construction site in South Florida and he brought it over to let me give it a try and to play himself. Wow I was a little nervous but after a couple floors I was hooked! Ha-ha pardon the pun, then I actually was feeling all James Bond. One of many incidents, in my life, that lead me to Emergency Services. I love that adrenaline. But who among us doesn’t-I ask.

My current Dept has one and we have trained on it. Not a ladder that sees a lot of action, HOWEVER, like a gun or the like you may have it a long time even the life of your service in Fire Dept and never use it, but you had it available.....Need it one time and not have it, it could be a disaster. It's small and stash able. I say they have a place in Fire Service. And as I said... I will gladly accept anyone’s Pompiers who wants to get rid of, Search and Rescue teams can use them in my area, and I'd love to have one for my POH (Personally Owned Home!)

Much love and respect to all.

Big Sarge

 

Permalink Reply by Gail Holzhausen on January 2, 2012 at 10:50pm

if it has Christ Hoell's name on it, I'll buy it, He is my great grandfather.

Permalink Reply by Marty Hrinko on January 3, 2012 at 3:39am

Our antique fire truck, 1952 Dodge Quaud, still has one on it. When my dad first got into the fire service, he had to learn how to use them, but never actually did. I will get a pic of the ladder and post for everyone.

Permalink Reply by Russ on January 4, 2012 at 9:47am

Dustin: i took the time to read your bio before commenting. you have so much to learn. You have only 3 years on the job and you spout off to a seasoned vet like DC? Once you get a few more years you will know that you and I are alive because of guys like DC and their "ancient" ways. This is not a new job, its an old one. The equipment has changed, gotten lighter and science had helped alot and unsafe things have gone by the wayside. I too am a "backstep" guy and know that old guys became old guys because they knew what they were doing and lasted a long time. Alot of what you say makes sense but dont go around "acting" like you know it all. I did that once and it didnt workout too good for me. I have over 25 years on the job and I'm still learing stuff. Your comments make you what we call a "620"- (six months on the job, acts like you have 20). Dont take this as a bash. I know what DC is saying and i think i can sum it up for you...the current proceedures we have to insure our safety is written in the blood of the brothers and sisters who have given their lives in the service of their communities. The poor departments that get the equipment we send allow them to do the job a little safer than they were before and you were them, you'd appriciate it.  Get a few more years of expierence before you jump on us vets, you're gonna need it and oh by the way...most chiefs are from the backstep generation too but thats changing its a good bet that you're gonna end up working for a guy that is about your age, probibly has less time on the line that you, has a BS in public administration and will have no problem telling you  that you need "years of service" before you can become an officer...and he just got hired-LOL

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