Used Fire Dept Roof Ladder

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Used fire dept roof ladder.

The ros platform is constructed on an aluminum diamond plate. Standard on design of and design verification tests for fire department ground ladders contains the requirements for the design and manufacturer s testing. This two step process makes certain the rung joints are as strong as the ladder beams and no looseness can develop. It can also be used for footing near a chimney fire dormer window rescue to mark the end of a roof ladder or to hold tools on a roof.

214 seattle fire department chapter 5 basic ladders pulley the grooved metal wheel over which the halyard or cable is drawn when extending or retracting the flies. The alco lite name is synonymous with quality dependability and service. Duo safety aluminum fire ladders feature 6061 t6 aluminum alloy 1 1 4 corrugated rungs and welded rung joints. Apparatus cleaner compartment matting cribbing and stabilization fire apparatus headlights fire apparatus safety systems fire safety decals firefighter cord reels firefighter mounts and brackets firefighter portable lighting generators portable fire pumps staging mats and tarps zico fire vehicle steps zico quic lift ladder access system.

The ladder serves to disperse a firefighter s weight load over more square footage of the roof s surface. For these reasons alco lite fire ladders are used by all types of departments paid and volunteer large and small throughout the united states and the world. Place butt of ladder at heel of extension ladder open hooks away from user walk roof ladder to vertical position resting. Load with a 4 1 safety factor.

Browse our wide range of truck variations including used fire trucks quints ladders aerialscopes and more for sale in our listings. The advantage is you will have more compartment space for firefighting and rescue tools plus the truck is typically lighter. When used properly roof ladders are a key safety tool for any roof operation. I just found another real good ladder at home depot or mclendons.

I came up with an axe and some other tools that we had to hoist to the roof. A fd ladder is overkill but we have surplused them in the past i got a roofer for 20 bucks. These departments have found over the years that alco lite is a name upon which you can stand. Roof ladder used in conjunction with an extension ladder.

Though i tossed the cheap onld extension ladder after getting used to the fd ones. Some fire departments run a straight truck meaning no fire pump or tank.