We have featured a few posts with different methods to store a hook on a ladder in our Tips from the Bucket section. The first was titled Hook & Ladder sent in by EVD Dean Denning from Baltimore City Truck Company 5, and the second one DCFD Hook & Ladder sent in by Joe Brown from DCFD Truck Company 17. Both of these methods work well for the ladders mounted on the exterior of the rig, but does not work on ladders stored in a ladder compartment.
Technician Larry Lippincott from Loudoun County (VA) Tower Ladder 611 sent in this method for compartment stored ladders. This solution uses a simple clip and some heavy duty Velcro. The clip is simply attached to the rung using the Velcro.
This allows the clip to swivel out of the way when the ladder is stored in the compartment. When needed, the clip can be swiveled back into position allowing it to hold the hook securely in place. The clip is secure enough that it holds the tool while throwing the ladder allowing the tool to be released with a good pull. Check out the Tips from the Bucket section for some close-up pictures of the clip in both positions. It is worth mentioning that this method utilizes the side of the hook with the 45 degree angle to help keep the hook secured to the rung.
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This is why no matter what firemen will get it done! Work smarter not harder!
Well this, and figuring out how to store stuff in latex gloves.
It works in compartments…atleast in a 95′ Scope. We use a Boston rake on a 16′ straight, mainly for OVM work on a 2 1/2 story row.
great tip from our fellas up here in NOVA! also works well with ladders stored flat on a Quint!
Great idea. Thanks for the tip. No donkey punches on this post. LOL
How about donkey kicks?
The atomic elbow works well to secure your hook on the ladder.
Looks like a great idea. I am going to try it out where I work. Have you given it a name yet?
And if you work for a department with a smaller budget, duct tape is an excellent alternative to the velcro, heck, you dont even need the clip. Just kidding, love the idea, keep em comin!
Use caution trading convenience for safety. What happens when a firefighter is injured decending the ladder as result of that little gizmo you installed on the it? Does the manufacturer recommend adding items to the rungs? What would NFPA or OSHA think? It may sound silly, but this is the world we live in. Be careful out there brothers.
I think they would say “Damn, we should have thought of that. Then WE could have sold it for $14,762 + tax.”
I have to agree with you DMAN. As for being injured descending the ladder, come on…I would expect that the clip would probably swivel out of the way as designed to, especially if it’s just velcro holding it. I’m sure OSHA had a fit when we started replacing the horses with motors, too. Or when somebody decided to put those nfty little hooks on the end of a roof ladder. Ideas like these and their variations help us to maximize use of our equipment. Think about it, a lot of our stuff was borrowed/modified to fit our needs (saws/halligans/pike poles/etc.) I know I’m getting on my soapbox here, but if we worried about what OSHA thinks about every little thing, we’d become stagnant as a whole very quickly. Anyway, just my wordy thoughts. Keep the ideas comin’.
Im in PA anyway. Not an OSHA state!
Well said Nate!! Guess we shouldn’t do head first ladder bail out training either just cause it’s not in a book. Don’t live in fear.
PA is not an OSHA state, but try and convince a jury that you don’t have to follow the recommendations of a nationally recognized orginization, with years of experience and testing with experts to back them up. I am not trying to make enemies just a point. Being a non-OSHA state only means that PA does not require you to follow their recomendations, but that does not mean that common practice is to be ignored. Just something to think about
What f@#king jury? Im pretty sure I understand what not being an OSHA state means, but we’re talking about a piece of velcro and a clip. Jesus. Where’s Ray McCormack when you need him? Give the fire service another 10 years and we’re going to have to have a note from our mother to be at a fire. “Dear Sir, please excuse DMAN72 from entering the burning building today. He has a belly ache and the scoots.” Dont be offended, brother, Im not really aiming this at you. Im just saying we have to be reasonably safe, but I see about a bazillion overweight, out of shape, undertrained “firemen” running around this country and OSHA, NFPA, and the USFA doesnt seem to be doing a whole hell of a lot about it. And we’re going to make an issue out of something that isnt even a problem.
Hey hey, I am an overweight, out of shape not undertrained fire fighter LOL,,, HOW YA doing daman???? Only this friggan site could post sixteen +++ on a piece of crap (no offence good idea) mounting device for a tool.. Like I said,, Pussafacation of these United States of friggan America …you all know NFPA stands for No Fuc&ing Practical Application right,,, and OSHA I won’t go there!!! How about this go get a petty and a back rub and wash the dishes fear not we will be here getting the job done while you sleep in your bed at night !!!
Nothing more humerous than OSHA stoppin by with thier saftey helmets to do inspections on the station… Did you know you should do a 6 point inpection on a chair before you should sit in it? HAHAHAHA. Just got done polishing the reflectors on my saftey vest too. Cant wait till the day comes where you have to have 72 hours off for every 12 hours you work….
Any one looked over the new reported “rehab suggestion†I have heard two bottles are you are done for the day!! I say sweet!!!!! LOL sorry not trying to jack the thread
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So is it possible, that if I found a latex glove big enough, I could put the ladder and roof hook inside? That way I could keep my webbing roll stored in a latex glove in one pocket, and my ladder with hand tool stored in a latex glove in another pocket.
Keep your eyes open fellas, I will soon be posting my new invention for areas with low staffing levels. It is going to be dehydrated Truck companies, engines, and rescues. These can be carried by the battalion chief and when he has a manpower issue, instead of calling for another alarm he can put together a compliment by adding water…
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