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Effective Date: July 2021 Rene Gonzales, Firefighter
Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.014
Next Revision (1) Date: 03/15/2026 Page 1 of 4
Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 306.014 CARRY AND RAISE A 28-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
PURPOSE
Ladders are an essential tool in fire ground operations used to gain access to roofs,
windows, and assist in rescue operations for the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department).
APPLICATION
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE) are used to document skill level performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
When performing IPE’s, members shall wear full personal protective equipment and
self-contained breathing apparatus as determined by the IPE.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members are to perform an (IPE) without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed: Two (2) firefighters in full personal protective equipment, two (2)
SCBAs, one (1) 28- foot extension ladder, and one third-story window or landing.
Task: Lift, carry, and raise a 28-foot extension ladder as part of a two-person company
and place ladder at a pre-determined location. Performing the operation in reverse,
the ladder is to be returned to the assigned area.
Performance Outcome: The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, can
give commands to his/her company to lift, carry, and raise a 28-foot extension ladder
safely to a designated location and return it to the assigned area.
Note: The base firefighter is the one being evaluated.
Effective Date: July 2021 Rene Gonzales, Firefighter
Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.014
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Candidate Directive: Carry, raise, place accordingly, and remove a 28-foot extension
ladder for an assigned task and return the ladder safely to the designated area. To
be performed from the base of the ladder.
Critical Errors: If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is to
be terminated, resulting in a failure of the current test attempt.
• Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to himself/herself or
the public.
• Perform an act which did or could have damaged equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th edition: Ch. 8 Ground Ladders
Fresno Fire Department
Ground Ladder Practices Guide
National Fire Protection Association 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional
Qualifications (2019)
State Fire Training Firefighter 1
Skill 3-6: Lift, Carry, and raise a Ground Ladder
Training & Equipment Manual,
Section 304, Ladder Practices
Effective Date: July 2021 Rene Gonzales, Firefighter
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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPE’s)
316.014 CARRY AND RAISE A 28-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
Name: ________________________________
ID #: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
No. Task Steps First Test
Carry and Raise a 28-Foot Extension Ladder P *F P *F
1. Remove ladder from apparatus.
2. Position self at base of ladder, instruct crew to
appropriate positions.
3. Provide appropriate commands to lift, carry and spot
the ladder.
4. Visually check work area for hazards and verbalize if
area is safe to raise the ladder.
5. Spot the ladder and properly raise the ladder.
6. Rotate ladder if needed to assure halyard is towards
objective.
7. Assure crew is ready to extend fly and verbalize
“fingers and toes.”
8. Extend fly correctly with halyard to proper height.
9. Assure pawls lock. (Stated and visualized)
10. Properly lower ladder against stable wall or
11. Adjust to proper climbing angle and assure the points
of contact.
12. Lower ladder and safely return to apparatus.
13. Perform a task at a fire ground pace.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury
to himself/herself or the public.
2. Perform an act which did or could have damaged
equipment.
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt.
Effective Date: July 2021 Rene Gonzales, Firefighter
Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.014
Next Revision (1) Date: 03/15/2026 Page 4 of 4
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: