This document provides instruction on selecting, carrying, raising, and working safely from ladders according to standard operating procedures. It describes different ladder types, parts, inspection procedures, carrying and raising techniques, placement considerations, climbing techniques, and assisting conscious and unconscious victims down ladders. The goal is for students to safely handle ladders according to department standards.

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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:UsersahammerVideoswatch-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

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

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

30.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTdHzWSYuU0
 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

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

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

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

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