Using ladders may sound easy. However there is a lot of work that goes into using ladders properly. The scene must be surveyed to ensure the proper environment for using a ladder. We must make sure that the benefits of using the ladder are greater than the risks for using the ladder. Also, you must be aware of the crew members and who has been trained on the aspects of using a ladder.
First, let’s survey the scene. We have arrived to the scene of a two-story structure fire in the middle of a neighborhood. It is a nice and sunny day. Therefore, the ground should not be soggy which would have caused the ladder to sink into the ground. Also, we will look and make sure the surfaces are sturdy so that they do not move, once the ladder is in place. During the survey we decide what size ladders we need, what tools we need, and how many people we will need for support.
Where shall the ladder be placed? Well the ladder should be placed away from windows and doors. We do not want to put the ladder directly in front of windows and doors just in case the pressure builds up and the windows or doors were to burst out. Next the ladder should be placed against a flat and even edge.
When using an extension ladder we make sure there are three to four
steps above the edge of the house. The ladder should be placed at an angle where the person climbing can reach straight out and touch the ladder, while their feet are touching the base of the ladder. Also, before a person starts to climb up the extension ladder, we ensure that the extension has been locked off and tied off, so that it does not come down when are person has climbed up the ladder. The ladder will be supported by a person standing behind holding the edges and pulling towards them self. Sometimes, there are supporters in front holding and putting a boot to the feet of the ladder. The person can now climb the ladder to go and do their job.
A roof ladder is a different ladder. It is like a regular ladder with hooks on the end. These hooks are so that the ladder can attach to the ridge of the roof. A roof ladder is used when a person wants to have more traction or something to hold onto while on the roof. When taking up a roof ladder a person will climb up the extension ladder about three fourths the height of the roof ladder and then will climb the rest of the way with the roof on their shoulder. Roof ladders are very light so a person should not have difficulty doing this. Once the ladder is placed and checked to make that it can handle weight the people will continue with their job.
For the scenario of the house burning, we would have placed the extension ladder on the opposite side of the house from where the fire is the most active. A person would climb up the ladder once it is secured and supported. When closer to the top this person would have another member hand them a roof ladder. This ladder would be secured and
then the person on the extension ladder would test the roof ladder by climbing to where they can grab it with a hand to pull and make sure it is on the roof good. Next, the person would gradually put weight on it by climbing over one extremity at a time to ensure the roof and roof ladder can handle the weight. This person would either stay on the roof and wait for the next person to come up with the saw, or climb back down and get a saw. Once the saw is on the roof ventilation will take place and then the ladders will be taken back down and the rest of the work on the scene will take place.
First, let’s survey the scene. We have arrived to the scene of a two-story structure fire in the middle of a neighborhood. It is a nice and sunny day. Therefore, the ground should not be soggy which would have caused the ladder to sink into the ground. Also, we will look and make sure the surfaces are sturdy so that they do not move, once the ladder is in place. During the survey we decide what size ladders we need, what tools we need, and how many people we will need for support.
Where shall the ladder be placed? Well the ladder should be placed away from windows and doors. We do not want to put the ladder directly in front of windows and doors just in case the pressure builds up and the windows or doors were to burst out. Next the ladder should be placed against a flat and even edge.
When using an extension ladder we make sure there are three to four
steps above the edge of the house. The ladder should be placed at an angle where the person climbing can reach straight out and touch the ladder, while their feet are touching the base of the ladder. Also, before a person starts to climb up the extension ladder, we ensure that the extension has been locked off and tied off, so that it does not come down when are person has climbed up the ladder. The ladder will be supported by a person standing behind holding the edges and pulling towards them self. Sometimes, there are supporters in front holding and putting a boot to the feet of the ladder. The person can now climb the ladder to go and do their job.
A roof ladder is a different ladder. It is like a regular ladder with hooks on the end. These hooks are so that the ladder can attach to the ridge of the roof. A roof ladder is used when a person wants to have more traction or something to hold onto while on the roof. When taking up a roof ladder a person will climb up the extension ladder about three fourths the height of the roof ladder and then will climb the rest of the way with the roof on their shoulder. Roof ladders are very light so a person should not have difficulty doing this. Once the ladder is placed and checked to make that it can handle weight the people will continue with their job.For the scenario of the house burning, we would have placed the extension ladder on the opposite side of the house from where the fire is the most active. A person would climb up the ladder once it is secured and supported. When closer to the top this person would have another member hand them a roof ladder. This ladder would be secured and
then the person on the extension ladder would test the roof ladder by climbing to where they can grab it with a hand to pull and make sure it is on the roof good. Next, the person would gradually put weight on it by climbing over one extremity at a time to ensure the roof and roof ladder can handle the weight. This person would either stay on the roof and wait for the next person to come up with the saw, or climb back down and get a saw. Once the saw is on the roof ventilation will take place and then the ladders will be taken back down and the rest of the work on the scene will take place.
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