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Getting Back to Basic's Part2
In this section we are going to cuss and discuss Ground Ladder Operation on and off the fire scene and the proper techniques used and the safety that must be done, when working on or around ground ladders. For you lifers out there like myself feel free to give some insight and share your knowledge and lead the way and mold some of these young minds in here...
Training is knowledge!!!! And knowledge keeps us safe!!!!
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Permalink Reply by CHIEF NORMAN on
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Parts of a extension ladder in addition to a single section ladder
Bed Section- bottom section that rest on the ground.
Fly Section- The part that extends and can be multiple fly sections depending on the length of the ladder.
Halyard- The rope or a cable used to pull and extend the fly sections of the ladder.
Pulley- Part of the ladder on which the rope or cable rides in.
Dog- Is the section or assembly that holds the fly sections in place when extended.
Pawl- The part of the dog that fits over the rung.
Stop- The part of the ladder that stops sections from coming apart when being extended.
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Derek I sure will...If you ask brother you shall receive...
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As you can see in this picture the firefighter has at least one leg on the roof ladder (His Safety Zone) and still able to do his job like Vertical Ventilation. Note pay close attention to the pitch of the roof...Always pay attention to your surroundings and know when to get off.
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Permalink Reply by Capt./Chaplain Mike Petrosky on
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Chief Norman-Just a tip I picked up over the years. If you have to move a ladder alone grab your extension ladder and lay it on the ground, then take your roof ladder and deploy the hooks and lay it on the top of the extension ladder and place all your needed tools on top and drag one end of the ladder toward the house. This is a way that you can get multiple items close to your objective in a realatively short time period when facing the ever present issue of under staffing. Hope this helps. Oh, for you young guys and gals, and a reminder to the older ones, CONSTANT SOUNDING of the roof, it may save your life. Stay safe, Stay low.
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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on
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By the way Mr. Norman, I think what you are doing with these posts is absolutley awesome. Hats off to you.
staying safe and hoping others do the same.
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Good addition Chaplain....Do you mind explaning in great detail on your operation for short staffing technique. Just start out at step 1...
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Thank you Brother..One thing we can all do is teach one another and learn from one another and then maybe we can save the the life of one of our brothers or sister in this line of work...And if we can do that then we done our job!!!
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Permalink Reply by Rusty Mancini on
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Great stuff Chief ! { sorry, didn't mean to hold things up.}
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Some of the things we want to keep in our heads is Safety!!!Safety!!! and more Safety!!!
Be careful of overhead obstructions, especially electric wires...
If at all possible tie the ladder to the object you have it upon or Braced & Heeled by a firefighter...Note When being braced by a firefighter Full PPE including shield down and never look up...
Never overload a ladder and space between each firefighter at least 10 feet apart at a normal climbing angle and when equipment is involved 20 feet on long extensions...( Keep In Mind Extension Ladder) ...
Once a ladder is in place and used as an entrance, it should be left in place as an exit until the scene is cleared...
Climb the ladder with your back straight and use your legs and not your arms...
When working on a ground ladder, secure yourself to the ladder by useing a ladder belt or a leg lock...Note a leg lock is formed by passing one leg behind a rung or step and locking into a lower rung or step with the foot..I will have a picture for this...Look Up..
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Chief, usually we are pretty well covered, we have 5 stations. During day shift ops 4 of those stations are staffed with 2 ff's on duty and available ff's respond on any given call. We also get a min. of 1 auto mutual aid engine from closest dept. to fire. We all respond to report of structure fire ( 5 stations=5 engines, 1 tanker, 1 Ladder (depends on bldg. ), 2 rescues, 3 brush units, 3 chiefs and air unit if needed plus mutual aid ). First eng. is generally attack, 2nd water supply and back up, 3rd eng. is usually assigned RIT. If short staffed and we go on a single station response ie-drowning, medical, extrication-we call for next due engine for personnel, no questions-"if in doubt, tap it out". I know this is not really detailed, so many veriations and I'm running short on time ( work time -Yikes ). Try more info later.
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Sounds good brother...
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Braced by one of your Brothers...
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