Ladders

LADDERS

All ladders within West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are, at present, of metal construction. The extended length of ladders range from 5 to 14.1 metres. Drill handles and footing spigots are fitted to the 105 Ladder.

135-105 AND SHORT EXTENSION LADDERS

ROOF LADDER

There are two types of roof ladders in the brigade: one with a fixed hook, the other with a folding hook.

The folding hook is secured in position be means of a locking pin. Personnel must ensure that locking pins are inserted in position when the ladder is being used.

Specifications:    135       105
Length extended 14.1m    10.67m
Length housed    5.8m      6.25m
Width overall      800mm 550mm
Depth                243mm 185mm
Weight              100 kg   46.5 kg

LIGHT ALLOY TELESCOPIC LADDER

There are two Light Alloy Telescopic Ladders on each Major Rescue Unit, and this bulletin outlines their operation, maintenance and safety procedures.

The telescopic ladder is versatile and robust in design, which allows it to be used in four different ways:-

Step Ladder
Staircase Ladder
Extension Ladder
Pair of Trestles

There are two ladders, one within the other, which allows the ladder to be telescopically adjusted. When the correct ladder position is achieved, the rounds locking bolts should be inserted before personnel use the ladder.

Technical Specifications

Length - housed 1570mm
Maximum height (double-sided step ladder) 2400mm
Extension Ladder (extended height) 5300mm
Weight 16 kg