3.6 Ground Ladders Flashcards
How many feet of ground ladders are on the truck?
463
Name all ladders carried on the engine and explain their uses.
- Little Giant/ A Frame
- 10’ Attic Ladder
- 24’ Extension Ladder
- 14’ Roof Ladder
List the components of each ladder
- Beam
- Locks
- Dawgs
- Rungs
- Halyard
- Pulley
- Hooks*
- Butt
- Tip
- Heat indicators
Explain/ demonstrate proper maintenance of ladders
- A ladder should be inspected visually after every use. If the inspection reveals any deficiencies, the ladder must be removed from service until repairs are made.
- Ladders should be cleaned after every use.
- General maintenance for all ground ladders includes a thorough washing with soap and water, then drying all components with a cloth, including the insides of the beams.
- Lubricate the pulleys, dogs, and guides
- Inspection points for all ladders:
- Heat sensor labels present and undamaged
- Rungs for damage or signs of wear
- Rungs for tightness
- Bolts and rivets for tightness
- Welds for cracks, apparent defects
- Beams and rungs for any issues
- Inspection points for extension ladders, specifically:
damage or wear and ensuring proper operation of moving parts for the pawl assemblies, halyard, halyard cable, pulleys, ladder guides and staypole toggles.
* Inspection points for roof ladders, specifically:
be sure that the roof-hook assemblies operate with ease. Also check that the assembly is rust-free, the hooks are not deformed, and the parts are firmly attached.
Explain the difference between “fly in” and “fly out”
Fly out = away from the building
Fly in = towards the building
Explain and demonstrate where ladders should be placed.
Rescue: Place the ladder just below the window sill
Ventilation: place tip upwind of the window & even with the window opening.
Roof ops: always extend the ladder above the roofline, at least 3 rungs.
Demonstrate rescue of conscious victim
- climb the ladder and wait at the tip for the victim to access the ladder.
- Assist the victim down the ladder with the victim in front of you as you descend.
- Descend the ladder slowly and safely
- If the victim loses control or becomes combative, stop descending, force the victim into the ladder by keeping them between the ladder and the firefighter, and call for assistance.
