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When should your ladders be tested?


In compliance with NFPA 1932: "Standards on Use, Maintenance, and Services, Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders" service testing shall be performed:


  • Before the ladder is placed in service
  • At least annually
  • At any time the ladder is suspected of being unsafe
  • After the ladder has been subjected to overloading or impact loading
  • Whenever the ladder has been suspected of being exposed to direct flame contact
  • Whenever the heat sensor labels has changed to indicate heat exposure
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Reproduced with permission from NFPA 1932-2015, Standards on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders. Copyright 2014, National Fire Protection Association. This material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in it's entirety.


Reproduced with permission from NFPA 1911-2012, Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus, Copyright 2012, National Fire Protection Association.  This material is not the complete and official position of the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the standard in its entirety.

PUMPERS

Chapter 19, also stipulates when the "NDT" non-destructive testing is to be performed:

  • At least every 5 years
  • Whenever there is an indication of a potential structural or safety problem
  • To confirm continued operational safety

When should your pumpers be tested?


In compliance with NFPA 1911, "Standards for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus".  Chapter 18, Performance Testing of Fire Pumps and Industrial Supply Pumps.


  • At least annually
  • After major repairs or overhaul
  • Modifications to components used in pump operations
  • Includes apparatus equipped with a fire pump or an industrial supply pump

When should your aerial be tested?


In compliance with NFPA 1911, "Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus", Chapter 19, Performance Testing of Aerial Devices.

  • At least annually
  • After major repairs or overhaul
  • when the aerial device could have been subjected to undue stress or load
  • When the usage has exceeded the manufactures recommended operating procedure