Ladder Operation

Ladder Operation

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B.S. Criminology

Aerial ladders. |

(1) When operating aerial ladders, the manufacturer's suggested procedures shall be followed.

 (2) Aerial ladders shall be used according to the following requirements:

(a) The number of firefighters permitted on aerial ladders shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

     (b) Aerial ladders shall not knowingly be positioned under dangerous cornices or other loose overhanging objects that may endanger firefighters and firefighters working on, or climbing the ladders, except where rescue operations are essential.

     (c) When working on, or near energized electrical lines, the following minimum working clearances shall be observed:

     (i) For lines rated 50 kv or below, the minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the equipment shall be ten feet.

     (ii) For lines rated over 50 kv, the minimum clearance shall be ten feet plus 0.4 inch for each 1 kv.

     (iii) For low voltage lines (operating at 750 volts or less), the work shall be performed in a manner to prevent the firefighters contacting the energized conductor.

     (d) Fire apparatus aerial ladders shall be positioned for the greatest stability feasible at the fire scene.

     (e) The tip of the aerial ladder shall not be forcefully extended against a solid structure.

     (f) Aerial ladders shall not be extended or retracted while firefighters are climbing the ladder.

     (g) Locking in shall not be permitted. If it is necessary for firefighters to be positioned on the aerial, they shall be secured by a life belt.

     (h) Ladder pipes, when in use, shall be secured to the aerial in such a manner so that the ladder pipe cannot accidentally be dislodged while in operation.

     (i) The operator of an aerial ladder shall remain on the turntable whenever firefighters are working on the aerial. If the ladder is used only as a ground ladder, no operator is...