TB 130 - LADDER PIPE ASSEMBLY

Question 1

What type of ladder pipe assembly did the LAFD purchase?

Answer 1

AKRON BRASS COMPANY Model 1495 ladder pipe

• replaced the 1496 *

Question 2

The Seagrave aerial ladder trucks will also used the Akron 1495 ladder pipe assembly, but are limited to how many GPMs?

Answer 2

• 800 GPMS using the 1 1/2 “ or 1 3/4” straight tip or the 500 GPM setting on the spray nozzle.
• MEMBERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE 2” TIP or FLOWING 1,000 GPM on SEAGRAVE aerial ladder trucks **

Question 3

LAFD Ladder pipe components: 5

Answer 3

• LADDER PIPE ASSEMBLY W/ 2 1/2” IN LINE SHUT OFF
• 4” Gate valve shut-off (aka cluster)
• 2 1/2” stream straightener
• Smooth Bore Nozzle ( 1/2” , 1 3/4”, 2”)
• Akron turbo master spray nozzle ( 350 to 1000 gpm)