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After completing this lesson, the student will have a knowledge base for selecting, carrying, raising, and working safely from ladders following department standard operating procedures.

§ Describe different construction types of ground ladders § Identify the parts of a ladder, including markings and labels § Recognize the types of ladders used in the fire service § Explain the considerations addressed by ladder inspection, cleaning and maintenance § Describe safety guidelines used when handling ladders § Describe various methods for ladder carries § Describe various methods for ladder raises

§ Compare procedures for moving ground ladders § Explain the methods used to secure ladders § Identify basic considerations and requirements for ground ladder placement § Describe ladder climbing considerations § Assisting a conscious/unconscious victim down a ladder

§ Metal § Wood § Fiberglass § Similar construction, shape and design as private industry and general use ladders § Must be capable of supporting heavier loads than general use ladders § Must meet NFPA 1931, Standard for Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders

§ § § Beam Butt/Heel/Base Butt spurs Footpads Heat Sensor label Hooks Rails Rungs Tie rods Tip Truss block

§ § § § § Beam Bed section Butt/Heel/Base Fly section Footpads Halyard Heat Sensor label Hooks Pawls (dogs, locks) Protection Plates Pulley Rails Rungs Stops Tie rods Tip Truss block

§ Single ladders § Roof ladders § Folding ladders § Extension ladders § Combination ladders § Minimum standards of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus

§ NFPA 1932, Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders § Inspect following each use AND monthly § Specific to Wood Ladders § Specific to Roof Ladders § Specific to Extension Ladders § Cleaning Ladders – SOP’s § Maintaining Ladders – Maintenance vs Repair

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§ Bend at the knees and not the back § Keep head/eyes up § Keep arms close to chest § Use your core muscles to lift so as to § § prevent lower back injuries Turn by pivoting your feet and not your back Situational Awareness Use ladder commands Choose the correct ladder for the assigned task

§ One firefighter low shoulder carry

§ Two firefighter low shoulder carry

§ Three firefighter flat shoulder carry

§ Three firefighter flat arms length carry

§ Two firefighter arms length carry

§ One firefighter high shoulder carry

§ One firefighter ladder raise

§ Ladder training involving single firefighter 24' extension ladder raises - You. Tube

§ Two firefighter flat raise

§ Two firefighter beam raise

§ Three firefighter flat raise

§ One firefighter single/roof ladder raise

§ Two firefighter ladder pivot

§ Ladder shifting

§ Ladder rolling

§ Clove hitch with and overhand safety is minimum requirement

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§ Heel the ladder EVERY time it has been moved!!

§ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=m. Td. Hz. WSYu. U 0 § Rookie Firefighter Lets Ladder Slip - You. Tube

§ Tying off the tip of the ladder with hose strap clove hitch with an overhand safety knot or Dept SOP’s § Tying off the base of the ladder with utility rope Dept SOP’s § Securing objects to the ladder with hose strap clove hitch with an overhand safety knot or Dept SOP’s

§ Placement at window for entry vs rescue (fly section direction) § Placement above window § Fire conditions? § Weather conditions? § Topography? § Power lines? § Trees? § Hose lines? § Climbing angle?

§ Climbing angles

§ Electrical hazards

§ Climb smoothly and with rhythm § Grasp the beams and not the rungs § If carrying a tool, place the tool between the beam and the palm of the hand § Always maintain 3 points of contact!! § https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=w 9 h. YKVp 2 u. Ps

§ Conscious victim § Victim should face the ladder § Grasp beams under victims arms and slowly move down the ladder while communicating with the victim at all times.

§ Unconscious victim § Working with other firefighters place victim on ladder so as to be face to face with victim. § Grasp beams under victims arms and slowly move down the ladder. § Alternate cross-body method

§ Denver ladder skills video

That’s all folks!! Enjoy your training and be safe!!

§ Essentials of Fire Fighting 6 th Edition – IFSTA 1 st Printing January 2013 § Youtube § Snohomish Fire and Rescue personnel § Snohomish Fire and Rescue RLB Training Facility § Prepared by A. Hammer – SCFD #4