4 ms·If a metal ladder gets hot enough to fail structurally, there are far bigger problems afoot.by damoncali 16y agoIf a metal ladder gets hot enough to fail structurally, there are far bigger problems afoot.nathos 16y agoor underfoot.jonhendry 16y agoUm, usually the problems are why the fire department is there with a ladder. So you need a ladder that can cope with such problems.damoncali 16y agoWhoever happens to be on a ladder that has been weakened to the point of failure is already long dead.