Pursuant to the NFPA 1932 Chapter 5 standards, ground ladders should be inspected on an annual basis or more often if a ladder has been structurally compromised. Even if ground ladders are seldom used, they frequently are damaged by road vibration and exposure to the elements.
The time to discover ladder damage is not at the fire scene! A thorough inspection and test of ground ladders can help ensure crew safety and minimize liability exposure for the fire district.
We not only inspect and test ground ladders, but we have the complete capability to do on-site repairs. In most cases, any needed repairs can be completed before we leave your site. Fire Service Safety Testing can perform minor repairs such as filing a burr, and major repairs such as changing a rung. Our service vehicle is a “rolling service center”, equipped with a full complement of parts, heat sensors, NFPA labels, and the equipment to do the job. Fire Service Safety Testing offers complete ground ladder service to save you time.