Ladders

Question 1

Identify the different ladders used in the service.

Answer 1

Triple extension ladder
9m leader
13.5m ladder
Roof ladder

Question 2

Identify the principle parts of a ladder.

Answer 2

• Strings
• Rounds
• Pawls or double action automatic pawls
• Nylon rollers
• 16/18mm rot proof extending line
• Automatic arrest device
• Wheel assembly
• Velcro strap
• Twin screw jacks located on jack beam
• Tormentor poles
• Carrying handles
• 2 Wheels fitted at the head of the roof ladder
• Positive action spring loaded lock pins
• ‘C’ shaped hook

Question 3

State the function, use and construction of all ladders used within the service.

Answer 3

Triple extension.

Use:
- When using the complete ladder, each section may be extended to the limit determined by the stops fitted.

Question 4

State the 2 types of dismounts.

Answer 4

Straddle dismount

Sill dismount

Question 5

State the processes of pitching a ladder.

Answer 5

• Stand by to slip ‘x’ ladder
• Slip
• Well (restow gantry)
• Ladder to building
• Position heel
• Under run
• Extend to ‘x’ floor
• Well, lower on the pawls
• Head in (head/heel right)
• Foot the ladder
• Laded footed
• Get to work

Question 6

List the commands used when pitching & extending a ladder.

Answer 6

Extend 
Extend to lower
Head in/out
Heel in/out
House 
Pawls 
Pitch 
Props down 
Slip
Stand from under 
Stand by to lower 
Stand by to lift 
Lift 
Step in/out 
Under run