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| What ladders are found on the engine? |
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Definition
| 24' Extension Ladder, 14' Scaler Ladder, 10' Folding Ladder |
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| What ladders are found on a truck company? |
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Definition
| 10' folding ladder, 12' or 14' combination ladder, 14' extension ladder, 12' scaler ladder, 16' scaler ladder, 20' straight or scaler ladder, 22' straight or scaler ladder, 24' straight ladder, 28' extension ladder, 35' extension ladder, 40' extension ladder |
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Term
Ladder throw (1 or multi-person throw)
Straight in flat. |
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Definition
| Used for straight ladders or extension ladders. The ladder is placed perpendicular to the building near the base with both spurs on the ground to achieve proper climbing angle when raised. The top of the ladder is raised flat to the building. For one person throws the foot is wedged into the base of the building, then raised into the building and the angle is adjusted. |
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Ladder Throw (2 person)
Parallel Flat |
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Definition
| Used when obstructions such as cars or overhead wires are encountered or if the space between buildings are limited. The ladder is placed parallel to the building and then raised perpendicular to the gorund. It is then pivoted 90 degrees and the ladder is lowered into the building |
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Ladder throw (2 person)
Straight in on the beam |
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Definition
| This ladder throw is advantageous when obstructions are encountered. Usually only untilized for striaght ladders. The ladder is placed perpendicular to the building , the foot of the ladder placed near the base of the building on one beam.The top of the ladder is raised hand over hand on the beam until vertical. The foot person steps back while the head person steps in and foots the spur closest to the buildind. Then with a coordinated and smooth movement the ladder is placed into the building. Once the ladder is placed into the building the ladder is placed flat and the angle is adjusted. |
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Ladder throw (2 person)
Parallel on the beam |
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Definition
| Mostly used for fire escapes, the ladder is placed parallel to the building and then raised on it's beam. At vertical the head person foots the same spur the foot person is footing. The head person comes around first, then the foot person gets into place and the ladder is lowered into the building . |
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Term
| What is the proper climbing angle in the OFD? |
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Definition
| Non-adjustable ladders consisting of one section. Straight ladders utilized by the OFD consist of 12', 14', 16', 20', 22', 24' in lengths found on truck companies. They may have spurs on each end. |
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Definition
| Ladders constructed of 2 or more sections. Extension ladders utilized by OFD are 14', 24', 28', 35', 40' in lenghts. |
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Term
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Definition
| These ladders are normally used on the roof. They have hooks on the end to secure the ladder over the roof ridge. Scaler ladders utilized by the OFD are 12', 14', 16', 20' in lenghts. Engine compies carry 14' scalers. |
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Term
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Definition
| Single ladder with hinged rungs. Lengths range from 8' to 16' with 10' being the most common. OFD uses 10'. |
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Definition
| Also known as A frame ladder. OFD utilizes 12' and 14' on truck companies |
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Term
| What types of wood are used to contruct OFD wooden ladders? |
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Definition
| Coast douglas fir beams, hickory rungs, and red oak wear parts. |
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| What are the 2 different types of beam construction for OFD wooden ladders? |
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