Ladders

Question 1

What are the four types of ladder carried by the Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service?

Answer 1

• Triple extension ladder.
• 9m Ladder.
• 13.5m ladder (on selected appliances).
• Roof ladder (on selected appliances).

Question 2

What is the overall length of a triple extension ladder when housed and when fully extended?

Answer 2

Depending on the make, when house, the triple extension ladder is 2.8m (Angus Sacol) or 2.7m (Bayley).

When fully extended it is 6.4m for both makes.

Question 3

What is the round capacity on a 9m ladder?

Answer 3

It is tested to 500kg

Question 4

What are the principal parts of a 13.5m ladder?

Answer 4

• Three section ladder
• Integral nylon rollers in guide channels.
• 18mm cotton/nylon, rot proof, non-hardening line.
• 50mm Velcro nylon webbing strap.
• Double action, positive action pawls.
• Wheel assembly fitted to the head of the ladder.
• Twin screw jacks, located on jack beam.
• Tormentor poles for ease of handling.
• Carrying handles.

Question 5

What are the correct terms for the top and bottom of a ladder?

Answer 5

Top: Head
Bottom: Heel

Question 6

How many people does it take to carry a 9m ladder and a 13.5m ladder?

Answer 6

9m: 3

13. 5: 4