Wooden extension ladder v. aluminum extension

Can any one tell the proper way to deploy a wooden extension ladder, fly section in or out, and why?

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Originally Posted by banksvfd201

Can any one tell the proper way to deploy a wooden extension ladder, fly section in or out, and why?

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I was taught wooden ladders=Fly in, Aluminum=Fly out.

According to this, it assures secure footing.
--- http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.a...=296-305-06005

This states that it is because the rungs are mounted on the top rail on wooden truss ladders.
--- http://www.houstontx.gov/fire/firefi...il/AprilCE.htm

I don't know about deploying. Watch webisode #9 of http://www.thebattalion.tv/. They talk a about wooden ladders. The ladder(s) shown in the webisode do appear to have the rungs mounted on the top rail...

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Originally Posted by banksvfd201

Can any one tell the proper way to deploy a wooden extension ladder, fly section in or out, and why?

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We carry wooden ladders, pm me and I can send you our Lesson plans, DVD, or power points.