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Erick Mohn
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Erick Mohn's Discussions
Painting the tips of ground ladders
Started Jan 27
Globe Excel Turnout Gear?
Started Nov. 8, 2009
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Good day...To add some Valuable incite I received many years ago..How do ONE insure that the DAWGS, are locked and loaded when we raise our ladders into place..A Wily Old Truck Veteran told me to place REFLECTIVE TAPE on the plates of the inside of…
-I am not familiar with many departments that paint ground ladders, especially if they are using aluminum ladders. Generally speaking it is usually wooden ground ladders that are painted.
-Moreover, painting ladders is much like painting a hand tool…
Michael, It's not a directive but we just want to improve the visibilty of the tips of ground ladders. NFPA states that only a certain portion of the tip can be painted if you paint them.
I have been in the fire service for about16 years. I began as a volunteer during high school in my home town. In those couple of years I fell in love with the fire service and knew I wanted to be a fireman the rest of my life. Today I would have to…
I believe it is 1932, something like 6.2 off the top of my head. States something like 18" from the tip.
-I am curious as to which NFPA directive is recommending painting the tips of ground ladders?
That is a great idea. I am going to try and implement that in my department. Good advice. Thanks.
eric
We at the Wake Forest FD are planning on painting the tips of our ladders according to NFPA. We are looking to paint the tips with a red reflective paint for higher visibilty at night. Has anyone used this type paint or can anyone give me advise on…
We at the Wake Forest FD are planning on painting the tips of our ladders according to NFPA. We are looking to paint the tips with a red reflective paint for higher visibilty at night. Has anyone used or can anyone give me advise on taking on this p…
Does anyone have a set of the new Globe Excel Gear? I would love to get some feedback on the new style gear with the quantum liner. If you know someone with the gear or a department that has recently switched to this gear, please tell them to post a…
Chief, Thanks again for signing my book. The class today in Raleigh was great and really hits home. Thanks again, Be safe Erick.
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- Wake Forest Fire Department
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- Captain
- Years of public service:
- 15
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- Combination fire department
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- At 5:40pm on May 23, 2009,
Todd McKee said… - Welcome to the community! Feel free to take a look at the GROUP called HazMat Placards to Sccuess. The group is for the firefighter to the hazmat technician. Take care
Todd McKee
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