Ladders Flashcards

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Types of Ladders (3)

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  • Combination ladder
  • 8.8m Extension ladder (Div A)
  • Double 9m extension ladder (Div B)
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Ladder Terminology

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‘All eyes to the head of the ladder’

  • (Prepare to) Raise the ladder
  • (Prepare to) Extend the ladder
  • (Prepare to) Depress the ladder
  • (Prepare to) Elevate the ladder
  • (Prepare to) House the ladder
  • ‘Above and behind’
  • (Prepare to) Lower the ladder
  • ‘Foot the ladder’
  • Pitch the ladder - stand against an objective
  • Plumb the ladder - Ensure perpendicular to ground
  • Site the ladder - Place in most suitable position
  • Slip the ladder - Remove from appliance
  • Stow the ladder - Replace onto appliance
  • Under-run the ladder - walking under to raise or lower
  • Under below - warning that something being lowered
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Ladder (8) Parts:

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  • Head
  • Foot
  • Rungs
  • Strings
  • Base section
  • Fly section
  • Safety pawl
  • Extension rope
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Define the 3 P’s:

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Plumbing - checking the ‘L’ shaped sticker along with the position of the firefighter footing the ladder and ensure the ladder is not leaning to one side

Projection - distance of the base from the vertical objective is 1/4 the height of the extended height

Pawls - Ensure that there are at least 3 rungs above the dismount rung or the horizontal surface the ladder is rested on and that the pawls are locked in place

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Combination Ladder Construction and specifications:

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  • Aluminum and plastic
  • Spring loaded locking bolts
  • Can be used as trestle, step or extension ladder
  • Trestle height 1.29m
  • Step ladder height 1.86m
  • Max extension 4.2m
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Extension Ladder 8.8m (Div A) Construction

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  • Fibreglass and aluminium
  • One base section and one fly section
  • Two wheels at head of ladder
  • Brackets at head and foot
  • Pawls mounted at the head of the base section
  • Non skid feet with gravel spikes
  • Rungs are flattened ‘D’ shape for grip
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(5) Considerations necessary for safe sitting of a ladder:

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  1. Height - will the height of the ladder achieve what we need?
  2. Projection - Can we achieve the required projection with the height of object and height of ladder?
  3. Plumbing - Can we put the ladder up in such a way that it won’t tip left or right?
  4. Clearances - Are there any branches, power lines, tress etc. in the way?
  5. Ground Condition - Is the ground slippery or uneven?
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Inspection and Maintenance of ladders:

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Division A:
If a ladder appears to have any damage, or does not conform to checks, complete a P798 Form (Damaged or Missing Equipment / Uniform Report) and notify OIC

Division B:
Any identified damage or faults on Div B ladders should be reported to the shift LFF or SO

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