[quote name='Irishff736' date='27 December 2009 - 10:36 PM' timestamp='1261980975' post='354563']
Question.
Is there any reasoning behind using wooden ladders? Just Curious.
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Part of it is tradition and the dept likes using wooden ladders. I inquired about aluminum/fiberglass ladders and was told wood holds up and shows more visable signs damage. It's also pride and camaraderie because the truckies will take their time to sand and lacquer the ladders every so often or before battalion inspection. There might be more to it but its been awhile and my memory slips me.
Question.
Is there any reasoning behind using wooden ladders? Just Curious.
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Part of it is tradition and the dept likes using wooden ladders. I inquired about aluminum/fiberglass ladders and was told wood holds up and shows more visable signs damage. It's also pride and camaraderie because the truckies will take their time to sand and lacquer the ladders every so often or before battalion inspection. There might be more to it but its been awhile and my memory slips me.
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