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Ground Ladders ... need your opinion
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael McKinney Feb 4.
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Hey Don good point.
Probably more important than where to hold the ladder is how to place your feet. You have more of a chance of falling when you don't slide your heel all the way against the rung.
Be safe,
Bruce Clark
PBCFR 33
Ric,
We teach hands underneath the beams to pull you into the ladder. Also to lock in your heels to the rungs. We have had alot snow this winter and that action of locking in your heels prevents many falls. Fraternally Yours, Don Kaderabek
I teach both methods for climbing, but I personally prefer the rails because you never lose that point of contact and when they do have to carry a tool, it is not a new climbing style for them. The safest method is the one that makes the FF feel t...
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- Residence.
- Palm Beach County
- Department:
- Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
- Title/rank:
- MPO
- Years of public service:
- 19 years
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- How comfortable are our recliners . . . wtf . . . we are just like everyone else.
We have our problems, and we have our strong points.
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter, MPO (CEVO Certified), Nationally Certified Instructor, State of Florida Certified Instructor, State of Florida certified Live Burn Instructor, my two year degree is taking 30 years to accomplish but I'm almost there . . . yes it's true I am also a medic . . . big sigh . . . I work for Mutual Aide Americas as an Instructor, and it has been my honor to have taught brothers and sister through out our great country and South America.
- Topics you provide training for:
- Strategy and Tactics, F/E, SAR, Room Orientation, Air Management, Firefighter Survival, hose management, ventilation, ladders, Eng/trck Op's disciplines
- Areas of expertise:
- Hurricane Windows, and Hurricane proof Garage Doors, ventilation, ladders, and force entry
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- Just another brother trying to make a difference
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 11:54am on February 9, 2009,
Dave Dodson said…
- Ric:
Good to see ya here. Looking foward to catching up at FDIC Brother!
-Dave
- At 10:28am on February 7, 2009,
Bruce Clark said…
- Si Ric did you get the info you were looking for about ground ladders?
- At 4:16pm on September 17, 2008,
Michael Gilbert said… - Road Trip ? I'm in! Biketoberfest in Daytona?
- At 3:32pm on May 3, 2008,
Ellen Brown said… - Oh yeah Seattle....we're packing up the kittens and doing a road trip !!! You going? Hope to see you there.
You still need to come up here for a vist. Springtime in SE Tennessee is the BEST !!!
- At 4:06pm on April 16, 2008,
Ron Smith (a.k.a. G-Ron) said… - Yeah.....U still got it!!!
Ask Junior Dog Catcher Ferg about the election we held at the Steak and Shake....HAHAHAHA!!!
I have my fingers crossed for Seattle, we'll see.
- At 10:46am on March 12, 2008,
Rick Lasky said… - Hi Ric,
Glad to hear all is well buddy.
We will get together pal when I'm in Florida.
Be safe brother!
Rick
- At 11:00pm on March 11, 2008,
Rick Lasky said…
- Hey brother Ric,
Glad to see ya here buddy. Hope all is well pal.
Be safe,
Rick
- At 1:18pm on March 11, 2008,
JJ Cassetta said… - Hey Ric, whats up. It was great seeing you this past week. Thanks for all of your help with the OFC. take care JJ
- At 10:14pm on March 4, 2008,
Chris Johnson said… - Hey Bro,
Condolences on the loss of Lt. Vazquez. Thoughts with veryone involved.
Hope to see you in NH this summer. Be safe!
Chris
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