Working with Explorers
Explorers Work with Ladders and Wildlands Equipment


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During the March meeting of the Exploring Fire Cadet program held at Harris County High School, the students learned about ladders and wildlands equipment.

The Fire Cadets worked with ground ladders, including extension ladders, roof ladders and folding ladders. They learned the various parts of the ladder and how the different types of ground ladders are used.

The students then had the opportunity to work with the 75-foot ladder on Pine Mountain Fire Department’s Quint 1201. The cadets were allowed to operate the ladder and then allowed to climb it, wearing proper safety equipment. They also learned the control systems on the ladder and elevated waterway.

While the ladder was extended, the cadets were taught how to operate the nozzle at the end of the waterway. The nozzle can be fully operated from the control platform or from a control unit located near the ladder tip.

The Harris County High School tennis team was practicing on the very warm day and took the opportunity to cool off in a narrow fog pattern from the elevated waterway.

Dr. Craig Dowling, Harris County School Superintendent, happened on the scene and took advantage of an offer to operate the ladder.

In addition, the Fire Cadets learned a bit about fighting brush fires and wildland fires.

Hopewell Fire Department’s Squad 51, a combination squad/brush unit, was at the class and the cadets were shown some of the specialized equipment used in fighting brush fires and wildland fires.

For more information about the Exploring Fire Cadet program at Harris County High School, email info@pinemountainfiredepartment.org