Duo safety extension and roof ladder models are all rated for 750 lb.
Used fire dept roof ladder.
Roof ladder used in conjunction with an extension ladder.
This two step process makes certain the rung joints are as strong as the ladder beams and no looseness can develop.
Though i tossed the cheap onld extension ladder after getting used to the fd ones.
Load with a 4 1 safety factor.
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The advantage is you will have more compartment space for firefighting and rescue tools plus the truck is typically lighter.
These departments have found over the years that alco lite is a name upon which you can stand.
Place butt of ladder at heel of extension ladder open hooks away from user walk roof ladder to vertical position resting.
The ros platform is constructed on an aluminum diamond plate.
A fd ladder is overkill but we have surplused them in the past i got a roofer for 20 bucks.
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.
It was time well spent.
Standard on design of and design verification tests for fire department ground ladders contains the requirements for the design and manufacturer s testing.
I came up with an axe and some other tools that we had to hoist to the roof.
The ladder serves to disperse a firefighter s weight load over more square footage of the roof s surface.
The alco lite name is synonymous with quality dependability and service.
Roof mounted air horns rear front mounted spot flood lights front tow hooks rear tow loop stainless steel wheel simulators 1 folding attic ladder 1 roof ladder 1 2 section extension ladder apparatus measures 32 5 long x 9 9 high.
Roof ladder a straight ladder with folding hooks at the tip end used for maintaining secure footing when operating on a pitched roof.
Some fire departments run a straight truck meaning no fire pump or tank.
I just found another real good ladder at home depot or mclendons.
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.
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