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2. 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.

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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

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

7.  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

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

9.  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

10.  file:///C:\Users\ahammer\Videos\watch-v=e1ioz21VqYk.url file:///C:\Users\ahammer\Videos\watch-v=e1ioz21VqYk.url

11.  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

12.  One firefighter low shoulder carry

13.  Two firefighter low shoulder carry

14.  Three firefighter flat shoulder carry

15.  Three firefighter flat arms length carry

16.  Two firefighter arms length carry

17.  One firefighter high shoulder carry

18.  One firefighter ladder raise

19.  Ladder training involving single firefighter 24' extension ladder raises - YouTube Ladder training involving single firefighter 24' extension ladder raises - YouTube

20.  Two firefighter flat raise

21.  Two firefighter beam raise

22.  Three firefighter flat raise

23.  One firefighter single/roof ladder raise

24.  Two firefighter ladder pivot

25.  Ladder shifting

26.  Ladder rolling

27.  Clove hitch with and overhand safety is minimum requirement

28.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnzhGmrfJgLadders- Tying a Halyard. - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnzhGmrfJgLadders- Tying a Halyard. - YouTube

29.  Heel the ladder EVERY time it has been moved!!

30.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTdHzWSYuU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTdHzWSYuU0  Rookie Firefighter Lets Ladder Slip - YouTube Rookie Firefighter Lets Ladder Slip - YouTube

31.  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

32.  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?

33.  Climbing angles

34.  Electrical hazards Electrical hazards

35.  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=w9hYKVp2uPs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9hYKVp2uPs

36.  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.

37.  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

38.  Denver ladder skills video Denver ladder skills video

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

40.  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