4/19/2017 Ground Ladders Brantley County Firefighters Association Monthly Training Conducted by the Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department December 2008 Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department 4/19/2017 Welcome Introductions Housekeeping December, 2008 Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department Terminal Objective The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of ground ladder construction, carrying ground ladders, raising ground ladders, climbing ground ladders, and assisting victims down ladders. December, 2008 Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department Enabling Objectives Discuss the parts of a ground ladder and ladder construction. Discuss maintenance procedures used on ladders. Discuss Safety Measures needed when using or working around ladders December, 2008 Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department Enabling Objectives Discuss the methods to properly lift, carry, and raise selected ladders while working alone and with others. Discuss methods that can be used to assist a victim down a ladder. Demonstrate lifting, carrying, raising, and climbing selected ladders. Demonstrate assisting a victim down a ladder. December, 2008 Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Introduction to Ladders Kinds of Ladders Ladder Construction Types of Ladders Maintenance Procedures

Introduction To Ladders Kinds of Ladders Aerial Ground December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders 4/19/2017 Ladder Construction Parts of the Ladder Single Section Ladder Heel (Butt) Tip Beam Rungs Foot Roof Hooks Hinges Heat Sensor Other Labels Extension Ladder Bed Fly Guides Halyard Dogs Pawls Pulley Stops Staypoles Also include pulleys, truss blocks, protection plates, footpads, butt spurs, December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders Atkinson Volunteer Fire Department

Introduction To Ladders Ladder Construction Materials Used Aluminum Wood Fiberglass December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Ladder Construction Beam Design Solid Truss I-Beam December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Straight December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Roof December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Folding December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Extension December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Combination December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Types of Ladders Pompier December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Maintenance Procedures Inspection When to Inspect After Each Use Monthly Manufacturer’s Recommendations December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Maintenance Procedures Inspection What to inspect Heel Tip Beam Rungs Foot Roof Hooks Hinges Heat Sensor Other Labels Bed Fly Guides Halyard Dogs Pawls Pulleys Stops Staypoles December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Maintenance Procedures Inspection How to Inspect Visually Tactilely Manufacturer’s Recommendations December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Introduction To Ladders Testing Procedures Annual Requirement NFPA 1932 – Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department Ground Ladders December, 2008 Introduction To Ladders

Safety Measures

Be Aware of Your Surroundings December, 2008 Safety Measures

Things to Watch Out For Overhead Obstructions Uneven Terrain Obstacles Travel Paths Overloading Improper Angles Unsecured Ladders December, 2008 Safety Measures

Things to Do for Safety Always wear full PPE Foot the ladder when someone is climbing Leave the ladder placed at openings Secure ladder to opening when not being used Secure yourself to ladder while working off ladder December, 2008 Safety Measures

Lifts Carries Raises Rescues Working with Ladders Lifts Carries Raises Rescues

Lifting Lift with legs rather than back Face opposite direction of travel (towards tip) Bend knee closest to ladder Place hand on rung Person at heel of ladder gives commands Lift slowly and smoothly Turn into ladder to face heel December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Carries Flat Beam December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Flat Carries Three Person Four Person 2 people on ends on same side Third person opposite side in middle Four Person One person at each corner December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Beam Carries – One Man One Firefighter Straight-Arm Carry Also called Suitcase Carry One Firefighter Low-Shoulder Carry December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Beam Carries – Two or More Person Two or Three Firefighter Low Shoulder Carry December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Raising the Ladder Flat Raise Beam Raise December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Raising the Ladder Flat Raise December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Raising the Ladder Beam Raise December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Positioning the Ladder Overhead Obstructions Terrain Considerations Travel Pathways Intended Use Window Access: Tips at top of window to one side Window Entry: Tips at windowsill centered on window Roof Access: 3 to 5 rungs above roof edge December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Positioning the Ladder Proper Climbing Angle 75 degrees Ladder is arms length away when standing upright on ladder Decal on ladder showing proper angle and how to measure December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Heeling the Ladder 3 methods Under Ladder In Front of Ladder In Front of Ladder, foot on bottom rung December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Heeling the Ladder December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Climbing Ladders With Tools Without Tools December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Working off Ladders Leg Lock Ladder Belt December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Victim Removal Conscious Victim Victim facing ladder Rescuer below victim Rescuer’s hands grasping rungs under victim's arms Rescuer guides victim down ladder December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Victim Removal Unconscious Victim, Method 1 Victim facing ladder Rescuer behind victim Rescuer places one leg between victim’s legs Rescuer grasps rungs of ladder under victim’s arms December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Victim Removal Unconscious Victim, Method 2 Victim facing rescuer Rescuer places one leg between victim’s legs Rescuer grasps rails of ladder under victim’s arms December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Victim Removal Unconscious Victim, Method 3 Victim facing rescuer Rescuer below victim Rescuer places victim’s legs over shoulders Rescuer grasps rungs of ladder under victim’s arms December, 2008 Working with Ladders

Skills Carrying Ladder Raising Ladder Deploying Roof Ladder Working from Ladder Assisting conscious victim down ladder Assisting unconscious victim down ladder December, 2008 Working with Ladders