All roofs are not built the same and some are in poor condition well before the fire.
Firefighting roof ladder.
Duo safety extension and roof ladder models are all rated for 750 lb.
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A 14 foot roof ladder is 14 feet in length.
A roof ladder longer than 18 feet will require a very long fire truck to house it it s best to go with a two section ground ladder than to have an extremely long roof ladder.
Two ground ladders staged side by side roof and the extension ladder will be the same length when they are bedded.
Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof.
Load with a 4 1 safety factor.
Ladders ladder accessories and parts.
This two step process makes certain the rung joints are as strong as the ladder beams and no looseness can develop.
Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available.
The ladder serves to disperse a firefighter s weight load over more square footage of the roof s surface.
Emergency lights and sirens.