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| Non adjustable consisting of only one section. 12' to 24' in length found on truck companies and may have spurs on each end |
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| Ladders constructed of 2 or more sections. Ladders utilized by OFD 14', 24',28',30',35',40'in length.Truck 2576 and spare LTI have a 14' extension ladder. |
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| Scaler ladder (roof ladder) |
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| These ladders are normally used on the roof. They have hooks on the end that secure the ladder over the roof ridge.Firefighters usually use these ladders to work off of gaining additional stability.12',14',16',20'in length. Engines carry 14' scaler. |
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| Single ladder with hinged rungs. Come in 8' 16' and 10' being the most common.OFD uses 10' |
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| Also known as an A frame ladder. 12', 14' on truck companies except T-2576. |
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| what type/types of wood is used to construct wooden ladders. |
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Coast Douglas Fir Beams
Hickory rungs
Red oak wear parts. |
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| what are the two different types of beam consruction for wooden ladders |
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| Which two types of ladders are required to have heat sensors? |
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| How often do we inspect , clean and maintain our wooden ladders? |
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| The first Saturday of every month(see apparatus inspection sheet 538-78) They should be inspected after every use. |
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| What is the proper climbing angle at OFD ? |
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| Design and verification test for fire department ground ladders |
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| What are two ways to secure yourself when working on a ladder ? |
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| Leg lock and tie in or safety belt. |
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| what is the absolute minimum number of rungs that should be extended above the roofline, parapet or window sill during firefighting? |
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| 2 rungs is the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM. Atleast 5 rungs if at all possible. |
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| Where should the ladder be placed during a rescue operation ? |
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| At or below the window sill |
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| What is the climbing angle formula ? |
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| one fifth of the used portion of the ladder plus 2 feet. |
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| What size extension ladders do OFD truck companies carry ? |
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| 14'(T-2576 and LTI spare) 28'30'35' and 40' |
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| what size straight/scaler ladders do OFD truck companies carry? |
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| 12' 16' 20', 22' straight or scaler, 24' straight. |
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| what size scaler ladders do OFD engines carry ? |
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| what size folding ladders do we carry? |
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| what size combination ladders do we carry ? |
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| 12' or 14' except truck 2576. |
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