2 Person 28’- Carry LD28’-1 The 28’ ladder is on the ground with the fly section down The recruits will prepare for a low shoulder carry 12/7/09
2 Person 28’- Carry The tip person will face the tip of the ladder with the inside knee on the ground approximately one rung from the tip of the ladder
2 Person 28’- Carry The butt person will face the tip of the ladder with the inside knee on the ground approximately one rung from the butt of the ladder
2 Person 28’- Carry The butt person gives the command to prepare for a low shoulder carry Using the rung of the ladder the recruits bring the ladder upright on the beam If carrying a tool the tool should be placed on the upper beam and steadied with a hand
2 Person 28’- Carry The butt person gives the order for a low shoulder carry Both recruits raise the ladder and pivot into the ladder resting the top beam on his/her shoulder If carrying a tool it should be steadied with a hand at all times
2 Person 28’- Carry The butt person gives the command to move forward to the desired location The butt person must protect the butt of the ladder while advancing
2 Person 28’- Carry The recruits must look over head to be sure that the area is clear The butt person must sound out that the over head is clear
LD28-1 ref IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition Ch # 9, skill sheet # 9-2 IFSTA Fire Service Ground Ladders 9th Edition Ch #3