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NHFA FIREFIGHTER I COURSE GUIDE, UNIT 13: LADDERS

CHAP SKILL DRILL SKILL # STAND. EVOL. #

BLOCK 1

13 Inspect, Clean, And Maintain A Ladder 13-1 13SE-4

13 One-Fire Fighter Carry 13-2 13SE-1

13 Two-Fire Fighter Shoulder Carry 13-3 13SE-2

13 Two-Fire Fighter Suitcase Carry 13-5 13SE-2

13 Three Fire Fighter Flat Carry 13-7 13SE-3

13 Four Fire Fighter Flat Carry 13-8 13SE-3

13 Three Fire Fighter Shoulder Carry 13-9 13SE-3

BLOCK 2

13 One-Fire Fighter Rung Raise For Ladders More Than

14’ Long

13-12 13SE-4

13 Tying The Halyard 13-13R 13SE-4

13 Two Fire Fighter Beam Raise 13-14 13SE-5

13 Two-Fire Fighter Rung Raise 13-15 13SE-5

13 Three Fire Fighter Rung Raise 13-16R 13SE-6

13 Four Fire Fighter Rung Raise 13-17R 13SE-6

BLOCK 3

13 Climbing A Ladder While Carrying A Tool 13-18 13SE-7

13 Using A Leg Lock To Work From A Ladder 13-19 13SE-8

13 Deploy A Roof Ladder 13-20 13SE-9

14 Rescue A Conscious Victim From A Window 14-16 13SE-10

14 Rescue An Unconscious Victim From A Window 14-17 13SE-11

14 Rescue An Unconscious Child Or A Small Adult From

A Window

14-18 13SE-12

14 Rescuing A Large Adult 14-19 13SE-12

NH FIRE ACADEMY FIREFIGHTER

IUNIT 13, BLOCK 1 (4HR)

CLASS NAME: LADDERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTORS: 6

EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

• Ladders: (2) 28’, (2) 35’, (2) 14’, (2) 16-18’

• Tarp for SCBA staging

• Hydration supplies

FACILITY

NEEDED

A building specifically designed for training in the use and placement of portable

ladders including a designated roof access point for placement of roof

ladders and firefighter roof access procedures.

Buildings not designed for this training may be used with prior approval of the

Fire Academy Deputy Chief of Training.

EVOLUTION DESCRIPTION

13SE-1 Each student shall complete the Single FF Shoulder Carry traversing multiple terrains.

13SE-2 Each student shall complete Two Firefighter carries traversing multiple terrains.

13SE-3 Each student shall complete Three and Four Firefighter carries traversing multiple

terrains.

13SE-4 After the completion of 13SE-3 each group will clean and inspect the last ladder that

they used.

NOTE Students shall rotate through each position during the above carries and must be

proficient. Each student shall direct the carry team from the butt position.

SKILL DRILL REFERENCE 13-2 13-3 13-5 13-7 13-8 13-9

GENERAL INSTRUCTION Divide the students into groups of 4 and assign an instructor to each

group.

Students shall wear full PPE including SCBA (not using air) during the

evolution.

Care should be taken to insure adequate rehab is provided.

Instructors shall wear helmet, gloves, and safety footwear

NH FIRE ACADEMY FIREFIGHTER I

UNIT 13, BLOCK 2 (4HR)

CLASS NAME: LADDERS NUMBER OF INSTRUCTORS: 6

EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

Ladders: (2) 28’, (2) 35’, (2) 14’, (2) 16-18’

Tarp for SCBA staging

Hydration supplies

FACILITY NEEDED A building specifically designed for training in the use and placement of portable

ladders including a designated roof access point for placement of roof ladders and

firefighter roof access procedures.

Buildings not designed for this training may be used with prior approval of the Fire

Academy Deputy Chief of Training.

SKILL DRILL REFERENCE 13-

12

13-13R 13-

14

13-15 13-

16R

13-17R

GENERAL INSTRUCTION Divide the students into groups of 4 and assigned an instructor to

each group.

Students shall wear full PPE including SCBA (not using air) during the

evolution.




13SE-5

1 PERSON

RAISE

Each student shall perform a single person rung raise using a 14’ or 16’ foot ladder and

an extension ladder (minimum 24’).

All raises shall be demonstrated and performed in accordance with the skill drill 13-12

as shown or page 383-384 of the J & B 3rd

edition ( Including tying the halyard)

13SE-6

TWO PERSON

Students shall raise an extension ladder using the two person method.

Each student shall perform in both functions until they are proficient.

13SE-7

3&4 PERSON

The groups shall complete the four and three person ladder raises insuring that each

student has sufficient practice in each position to become competent.

NH FIRE ACADEMY FIREFIGHTER I

UNIT 13, BLOCK 3 (8HR)

CLASS NAME: LADDERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTORS: 7 (one instructor assigned to rehab and EMS)

EQUIPMENT

NEEDED

• Ladders: (2) 28’, (2) 35’, (2) 14’, (2) 16-18’

• Tarp for SCBA staging

• Hydration supplies

• Rescue manikins (2)

• Flat head axes (4)

• Halligans (4)

• 6’ pike poles (4)

• Belay system assembly (2)

• EMS response kit

FACILITY NEEDED A building specifically designed for use and placement of portable ladders

including a designated second floor access point suitable for victim removal

through a window opening, roof access point for placement of roof ladders and

firefighter roof access procedures.

Buildings not designed for this training may be used with prior approval of the Fire

Academy Deputy Chief in charge of training.

SKILL DRILL REFERENCE 13-

18

13-

19

13-

20

14-

16

14-

17

14-

18

14-19

GENERAL

INSTRUCTION

Divide the students into groups of 4 and assigned an instructor to each group.

Students shall wear full PPE including SCBA (not using air) during the evolution.



Students shall not be used as victims unless they are secured to an adequate belay

system to prevent an accidental fall during the evolution.

Any time students are required to enter or exit an opening such as a window from or

to a ladder, an Instructor shall be positioned on the interior of the entry site and a

second Instructor shall be positioned near the base of the ladder.


13SE-8 Each student shall ascend a ladder (min 20’) while carrying a tool. The student is required

to perform this skill with a variety of tools utilizing the technique pictured on page 392 of

the Jones and Bartlett 3rd

edition. There are a number of acceptable methods for

accomplishing this task. However, the method in the Jones and Bartlett 3rd

edition is the

standard that shall be used for this course.

Any alternative method, approved by the Deputy Chief of Training, may be included

provided there is ample time after completion of the required method.

13SE-9 Each student shall ascend a ladder (min 8’) and secure a leg lock utilizing the technique

demonstrated on page 394 of the Jones and Bartlett 3rd

edition.

Students that cannot physically perform this skill may be shown an alternative method

approved by the Deputy Chief of Training

13SE-10 Each team shall deploy an extension ladder (min 28’) to a peaked roof, deploy a roof

ladder and transition from the extension ladder to the roof ladder.

The student must sound the roof and proceed to the roof peak then descend back to the

starting position.

13SE-11 Each student shall rotate through the following positions during the Conscious Victim

Rescue:

Position 1: student shall foot the ladder

Position 2: student shall climb the ladder to receive the victim,

Position 3: student shall exit through the window to be assisted by Position 2.

An Instructor shall be at the window to guide the student and insure operational safety.

13SE-12 Each student shall rotate through the following positions during the unconscious victim.


Position 2: student shall climb the ladder to receive the victim

Positions 3 and 4: two students shall proceed to the window (min second floor) to place

the victim onto the ladder.

A rescue dummy shall be used as the victim .Note: If a student is used as the victim, the

person shall be secured to an appropriate belay system prior to placement on the ladder.

13SE-13 Each student shall rotate through the following positions during the Small Child and Large

Adult Rescues:


Position 2: student shall climb the ladder to a height of 8-10’.

Position 3: student will ascend the ladder and carry the victim to the ground applying the

method as described on page430-434 of the curriculum.

Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills, Third Edition Chapter 13

Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-1

Fire Fighter I, 5.5.1

Inspect, Clean, and Maintain a Ladder

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with the following: various ladders, cleaning tools, cleaning supplies,

manufacturer/departmental guidelines, and maintenance records.

Task: Demonstrating the techniques of inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ladders as part of a team.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to demonstrate the techniques of inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining

ladders as part of a team.

Candidate Directive: “Inspect, clean, and maintain ladders as part of a team.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Cleans all components following manufacturer and national standards.

2.

Visually inspects ladder for wear and damage.

3.

Lubricates ladder dogs, guides, and pulleys using the recommended material.

4.

Performs functional check of all components.

5.

Completes maintenance record for ladder. Tags and removes ladder from service if deficiencies

are found.

6.

Returns ladder to apparatus or storage area.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:

Evaluator Comments: Candidate Comments:

Evaluator Date Candidate Date

Retest Evaluator Date Retest Candidate Date


Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-2


One-Fire Fighter Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder and personal protective equipment.

Task: One-fire fighter carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely carry a ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely carry a ladder less than 18 feet long.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Starts with ladder mounted in bracket or standing on one beam. Locates center of ladder.

2.

Places arm between two rungs of ladder just to one side of middle rung.

3.

Lifts top beam of ladder and rests it on shoulder.

4.

Walks carefully with butt end first. Carries roof ladder with hook end in front.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-3


Two-Fire Fighter Shoulder Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder, personal protective equipment, and a partner.

Task: Two-fire fighter shoulder carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely carry a ladder with a partner.

Candidate Directive: “Safely carry a ladder with a partner.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Starts ladder mounted in a bracket or standing on one beam. Both fire fighters are positioned on

same side of ladder.

2.

Facing butt end of ladder, one fire fighter positions self near butt end of ladder. Second fire

fighter positions self near tip of ladder.

3.

Both place one arm between two rungs and, on command, lift ladder onto shoulder.

4.

Both carry ladder butt end first.

5.

Fire fighter closest to butt covers sharp spur with gloved hand.

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-5


Two-Fire Fighter Suitcase Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder, personal protective equipment, and a partner.

Task: Two-fire fighter suitcase carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely carry a ladder with a partner.

Candidate Directive: “Safely perform the suitcase carry with a partner.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Starts with ladder resting on ground on one beam, both fire fighters positioned on same side of

ladder.

2.

Facing butt end of ladder, one fire fighter positions self at butt end and other fire fighter

positions self at tip.

3.

Each fire fighter reaches down and grasps upper beam of ladder.

4.

On command, both pick up ladder from ground and carry it butt end first. Fire fighter closest to

butt covers sharp butt spur with gloved hand.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-7


Three-Fire Fighter Flat Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder, personal protective equipment, and two partners.

Task: Three-fire fighter flat carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely flat carry a ladder with two partners.

Candidate Directive: “Safely perform the flat carry with two partners.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Carry begins with bed section of ladder flat on ground. Two fire fighters stand on one side of

ladder, third stands on opposite side of ladder.

2.

Facing butt end of ladder, one fire fighter positions self at end, second fire fighter positions self

at tip, third fire fighter positions self at center of ladder on opposite side.

3.

Each kneels down and grasps closer beam at arm’s length.

4.

On command, each picks up ladder and carries it butt end forward. The fire fighter closest to

butt covers sharp butt spur with gloved hand.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-8


Four-Fire Fighter Flat Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder, personal protective equipment, and three partners.

Task: Four-fire fighter flat carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely flat carry a ladder with three partners.

Candidate Directive: “Safely perform the flat carry with three partners.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins with bed section of ladder flat on ground. Two fire fighters stand on each side of ladder.

2.

All four fire fighters face butt end of ladder. One is positioned at each corner of ladder.

3.

On command, each kneels down and grasps closer beam at arm’s length.

4.

On command, each picks up ladder and carries it butt end forward.

5.

Fire fighter closes to butt covers sharp butt spur with gloved hand.

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-9


Three-Fire Fighter Flat Shoulder Carry

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a ladder, personal protective equipment, and two partners.

Task: Three-fire fighter flat shoulder carry.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely flat carry a ladder on shoulders with two partners.

Candidate Directive: “Safely perform a flat shoulder carry with two partners.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins with bed section of ladder flat on ground. Two fire fighters are positioned at either end of

one side of ladder, facing tip end of ladder. Third fire fighter is at center of ladder on opposite side.

2.

Each kneels and grasps closest beam.

3.

On command, each stands, raising ladder.

4.

As ladder approaches chest height, leader instructs fire fighters to pivot into ladder.

5.

Each places beam of ladder on shoulders.

6.

Ladder is carried with butt moving forward. Fire fighter closest to butt covers sharp butt spur

with gloved hand.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:




Skill Drill 13-12R


One-Fire Fighter Rung Raise for 24 Ft. Ladder

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a 24 Ft. extension ladder and personal protective equipment.

Task: One-fire fighter rung raise for a 24 ft. extension ladder.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely raise a 24 ft. extension ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely raise a 24 ft. extension ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Places butt of ladder against base of structure. Both spurs contacting the ground and structure.

2.

Lays ladder flat on the ground with base section against the ground.

3.

Checks for overhead hazards before raising ladder.

4.

Grasps rung at the tip and lifts ladder chest high.

5.

Steps beneath ladder, lifts rungs hand-over-hand until ladder is vertical against structure.

6.

Braces ladder using hip/leg/body. Extends the fly section a minimum of 3 rungs by pulling the

halyard with a hand-over-hand motion.

7.

Locks ladder dogs (pawls).

8.

Pulls butt of ladder out from the structure, creating the proper climbing angle. Checks for proper

angle.

9.

Rotates the ladder so the fly section is away from the structure.

10.

Secures the halyard, Skill Drill 13-13R

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-13R


Tying the Halyard

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder and personal protective equipment.

Task: Tying the halyard.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to tie a halyard of an extension ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Tie the halyard of an extension ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Wraps excess halyard around two or more rungs. Pulls rope tight.

2.

Secures halyard with a clove hitch around a single rung or single set of rungs. Cinches the clove

hitch. Minimum tail length shall be at least 12 inches.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-14


Two-Fire Fighter Beam Raise

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and a partner.

Task: Two-fire fighter beam raise.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely beam raise an extension ladder with a partner.

Candidate Directive: “Safely beam raise a ladder with a partner.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins with shoulder or suitcase carry. One fire fighter positions self near butt, other fire fighter

positions self near tip.

2.

Fire fighter at butt places end on ground, while fire fighter at tip holds that end.

3.

Fire fighter at butt places foot on butt of beam that is in contact with ground and grasps upper

beam.

4.

Fire fighter at tip of ladder checks for overhead hazards, walks toward butt while raising

lower beam until ladder is vertical.

5.

Both pivot ladder into position as necessary.

6.

Fire fighters face each other on each side of ladder, and heel ladder.

7.

One fire fighter extends fly section by pulling halyard smoothly with hand-over-hand motion until

fly section is at desired height and dogs are locked.

8.

Other fire fighter stabilizes ladder by holding outside of the two beams.

9.

Places one foot against the butt of a beam to brace the ladder.

10.

Fire fighter facing structure places one foot against beam of ladder, both fire fighters lean ladder

into place.

11.

Ties halyard.

12.

Fire fighters check ladder for 75-degree climbing angle and for stability at top and bottom.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:

Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-15


Two-Fire Fighter Rung Raise

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and a

partner.

Task: Two-fire fighter rung raise.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely rung raise an extension ladder with a partner.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rung raise a ladder with a partner.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins from shoulder or suitcase carry. One fire fighter is near butt and other is near tip.

2.

Fire fighter at butt places butt of lower beam on ground, while fire fighter at tip holds end.

3.

Fire fighter at tip rotates ladder so both beams are in contact with ground.

4.

Fire fighter at butt stands on bottom rung, grasps higher rung with both hands, crouches,

and leans backward to heel ladder.

5.

Fire fighter at tip of ladder checks for hazards, swings under ladder and walks toward butt,

advancing down ladder and lifting rungs in hand-over-hand fashion until ladder is vertical.

6.

Fire fighters stand on opposite sides and pivot ladder into position as necessary.

7.

Fire fighters face each other and heel the ladder by placing toe of boot against opposite

beam.

8.

If extension ladder, one fire fighter extends fly section by pulling halyard until tip is at

desired height and dogs are locked. Other fire fighter stabilizes the ladder by holding

outside of base section’s beams.

9.

Fire fighter facing structure places foot against beam of ladder. Together, lean ladder into

place.

10.

Ties halyard.

11.

Checks ladder for 75-degree climbing angle and for stability at bottom and top of ladder.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-16R


Three-Fire Fighter Rung Raise

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and two partners.

Task: Three-fire fighter rung raise.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely rung raise an extension ladder with two partners.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rung raise a ladder with two partners.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins from shoulder or suitcase carry. One fire fighter positions self near butt of ladder, one

fire fighter positions self near front, one fire fighter positions self near tip.

2.

Fire fighter at butt end places butt of lower beam on ground, while fire fighter at tip holds end.

Fire fighter in the middle moves to tip. Fire fighters at tip rotate ladder so both butts are in contact

with ground.

3.

Fire fighter at butt of ladder stands on bottom rung, grasps higher rung with both hands,

crouches down, and leans backward to heel ladder.

4.

Fire fighters at tip of ladder check for overhead hazards, then begin to walk toward butt, lifting

one hand on beam, one on rungs until ladder is vertical.

5.

Fire fighters pivot ladder into position as necessary.

6.

Two fire fighters face each other, grasp outsides of beams, and heel ladder.

7.

Third fire fighter extends fly section by pulling halyard until desired height is reached and dogs are

locked.

8.

One fire fighter heels ladder while other two lean ladder into place.

9.

Ties halyard.

10.

Fire fighters ensure 75-degree climbing angle and check for security at butt and tip.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-17R


Four-Fire Fighter Rung Raise

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and three partners.

Task: Four-fire fighter rung raise.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely rung raise an extension ladder with three partners.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rung raise a ladder with three partners.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Begins with four-fire fighter flat carry. Fire fighters are at each corner of ladder.

2.

Two fire fighters at butt end place it on ground, while other two hold tip end.

3.

Two fire fighters at butt end stand facing ladder. Each places inside foot on bottom rung and

other foot on ground. Both crouch, grab a rung and the beam, and lean backward.

4.

Two fire fighters at tip end check for hazards and begin to walk toward butt, advancing

down the ladder one hand on the beam and one on rungs until ladder is vertical.

5.

Fire fighters pivot ladder into position, as necessary.

6.

Two fire fighters heel ladder by placing boot against each beam. Third fire fighter stabilizes

ladder by holding it on outside of rails.

7.

Fourth fire fighter extends fly section by pulling halyard until desired height is reached and

dogs locked.

8.

Two fire fighters facing structure each place one foot against beam of ladder while other two

lower ladder into place.

9.

Ties halyard.

10.

Fire fighters ensure 75-degree climbing angle and security at butt and tip.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:


Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-18


Climbing a Ladder While Carrying a Tool

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and a small tool, such

as a pick-head axe, a flathead axe, or a pike pole.

Task: Climbing a ladder while carrying a tool.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely climb a ladder while carrying a tool.

Candidate Directive: “Safely climb a ladder while carrying a tool.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Checks ladder to ensure security. Grasps tool in one hand, and holds hand and tool against

beam of ladder.

2.

Wraps other hand around opposite beam and begins climbing.

3.

Climbs by maintaining contact between free hand and beam and sliding tool along opposite

beam.

Retest Approved By:

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-19


Use a Leg Lock to Work from a Ladder

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with an extension ladder, personal protective equipment, and a small tool (pick

axe, flathead axe, and pike pole).

Task: Working from a ladder.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely work from a ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely work from a ladder while carrying a tool.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Climbs to desired work height and steps up one more rung.

2.

Notes side of ladder where work will be performed. Extends leg between rungs on side

opposite side of work.

3.

Bends knee and brings foot back under rung and through to climbing side of ladder.

4.

Secures foot against next lower rung or beam of ladder. Uses thigh for support, steps down one

rung with opposite foot.

5.

Is enabled to have two hands free for tasks.

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 13-20


Deploy a Roof Ladder

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a roof ladder and personal protective equipment.

Task: Placing a roof ladder.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely place a roof ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely place a roof ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Carries roof ladder to base of climbing ladder already in place.

2.

Places butt end of roof ladder on ground, rotates hook of roof ladder to open position.

3.

Uses one-fire fighter beam or rung raise to lean ladder against one beam of other ladder. Hooks

are oriented outward.

4.

Climbs lower ladder until reaches midpoint of roof ladder, then slips one shoulder between

two rungs of roof ladder and shoulders ladder.

5.

Climbs to roofline of structure, carries roof ladder on one shoulder.

6.

Secures self to ladder by using ladder belt or applying ladder leg lock.

7.

Places roof ladder on roof surface with hooks down. Pushes ladder up toward peak of roof with

hand-over-hand motion.

8.

Once hooks have passed peak, pulls back on roof ladder to set hooks and checks security.

9.

To remove roof ladder, reverses steps 1-8.

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Candidate: Date:

ID#:

Skill Drill 14-16 Note: Included in Chapter 13, Ladders Practical


Rescuing a Conscious Victim from a Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with full personal protective equipment, ladder, and a victim.

Task: Rescuing a victim from a structure.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall be able to safely remove a victim from a structure.

Candidate Directive: “Safely remove a victim from a structure and down a ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Places ladder into rescue position, with the tip below windowsill.

2.

First fire fighter climbs ladder into room and makes contact with victim.

3.

Second fire fighter climbs to one rung below windowsill and advises victim to come onto

ladder, feet first and facing ladder.

4.

Forms a semi-circle around victim.

5.

Proceeds down ladder slowly and safely with victim.

6.

Fire fighter’s legs keep victim from falling in the case of a slip.

7.

Fire fighter takes control of victim if necessary by leaning in and squeezing victim against

ladder.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:





Candidate: Date:

ID#:



Rescuing an Unconscious Victim from a Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a victim, two partners, ladder, and full personal protective

equipment.

Task: Rescuing an unconscious victim from a window.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely rescue a victim from a window and down a ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rescue a victim from a window and down a ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Places ladder into rescue position, with the tip below the windowsill.

2.

First fire fighter enters to assist the victim. Second fire fighter climbs to window.

3.

Second fire fighter keeps firm grip on ladder. Keeps one leg straight with other leg bent, one

thigh horizontal to ground. Keeps foot of straight leg one rung below foot of bent leg.

4.

First fire fighter passes victim through window and onto ladder so victim is face-to- face with

second fire fighter.

5.

Victim is lowered so his or her groin is on second fire fighter’s bent leg. Second fire fighter

places arms under victim’s arms and holds on to rungs.

6.

Second fire fighter climbs down slowly. Victim is supported.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:





Candidate: Date:

ID#:



Rescuing an Unconscious Child or a Small Adult from a

Window

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a child, two partners, ladder, and full personal protective equipment.

Task: Rescuing an unconscious child from a window.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely rescue an unconscious child from a window and

down a ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rescue an unconscious child from a window and down a ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Secures ladder in rescue position, with tip just below windowsill.

2.

First fire fighter climbs ladder and enters window. Second fire fighter climbs ladder to window

opening and waits for victim with his or her arms level to hands on the beams.

3.

First fire fighter passes victim to second fire fighter so victim is cradled across second fire

fighter’s arms.

4.

Fire fighter climbs down ladder slowly holding victim, with own hands sliding down beams.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:





Candidate: Date:

ID#:



Rescuing a Large Adult

Evaluator Instructions: The candidate shall be provided with a victim, two ladders, full personal protective equipment, and manpower

needed.

Task: Rescuing a large adult.

Performance Outcome: The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to safely rescue a large victim and bring down a ladder.

Candidate Directive: “Safely rescue the victim and bring down a ladder.”

No.

Task Steps

First Test

Retest

P

F

P

F

1.

Secures two ladders, side-by-side, in rescue position, with tips just below windowsill.

2.

Multiple fire fighters enter structure and assist with rescuing victim as necessary.

3.

Two fire fighters climb to tip of ladders and wait at windowsill for victim.

4.

Victim is lowered down across fire fighters’ arms. Once victim is in place, fire fighters slowly

descend ladder, holding ladder rungs with both hands.

Retest Approved By:

Retest Evaluation:




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