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ONE-FIREFIGHTER SINGLE LADDER RAISE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
OBS

Single and roof ladders are generally light enough that one firefighter with sufficient upper body strength can usually place the butt end at the point where it will be located for climbing without heeling (steadying) it against the building or another object before raising ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
OBS

Les échelles simples et les échelles à crochets sont assez légères pour qu'un seul pompier, dont le haut du corps est assez puissant, puisse placer le pied de l'échelle au sol à l'endroit requis sans l'appuyer contre un mur ou un autre objet pour la dresser [...]

Spanish

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