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Often times, the pump operator is known to throw a ladder or two once he or she has charged supply or attack lines and gotten their pumping operation relatively set in place. Less running around the truck to grab a ladder the better. Makes life a little easier I think !! Just my opinion
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Also if the pumper is close to the curb, trees or parked cars, getting a ladder off the side is difficult if ladders are mounted like these are.
Having them on the operators side, even though it may be in the way sometimes, does allow the removal of ground ladders and not having to fight the other items I mention.
Besides, once the ladder or ladders have been remove from the rack, that ladder system can be returned to the riding position and be out of the way.
Often times, the pump operator is known to throw a ladder or two once he or she has charged supply or attack lines and gotten their pumping operation relatively set in place. Less running around the truck to grab a ladder the better. Makes life a little easier I think !! Just my opinion
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Also if the pumper is close to the curb, trees or parked cars, getting a ladder off the side is difficult if ladders are mounted like these are.
Having them on the operators side, even though it may be in the way sometimes, does allow the removal of ground ladders and not having to fight the other items I mention.
Besides, once the ladder or ladders have been remove from the rack, that ladder system can be returned to the riding position and be out of the way.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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