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Section 316.015b
TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
316.015b CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION
LADDER : TWO (2) PERSON
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 2007
Current Revision Date: 02/09/22 Next Revision Date: 02/09/24
Author’s Name/Rank: E. John Ross, Fire Captain Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Crystal Giannopulos,
Senior Administrative Clerk ADA
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 IPE without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed:
Two (2) firefighters in full personal protective equipment, two (2) SCBAs, and one (1)
35-foot extension ladder.
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Section 316.015b
Task:
Lift, carry, raise, and extend a 35-foot extension ladder as part of a two (2) 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 will give commands to his/her
company to lift, carry, raise, and extend a 35-foot extension ladder safely to a
designated location. The ladder is then to be returned to the assigned area by
performing the operation in reverse.
The base firefighter is the one being evaluated.
Candidate Directive:
Carry, place, raise, and extend ladder accordingly for an assigned task. When
completed, lower 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.
• Failure to secure the halyard with the appropriate knot.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
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Section 316.015b
Fresno Fire Department Ground Ladder Practices Guide
IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th edition:
Ch. 8 Ground Ladders
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 Manuel,
Section 304, Ladder Practices
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Section 316.015b
TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPE’s)
316.015b CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION
LADDER : TWO (2) PERSON
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 2007
Name: ________________________________
ID #: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
No Task Steps
First Test
Retest
Carry and Raise a 35-Foot Extension Ladder
P
*F
P
*F
1. Remove ladder from apparatus or assigned area.
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 upright.
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 surface.
11. Adjust to proper climbing angle and assure (4) four points of
contact.
12. Secure halyard with a clove hitch and overhand safety (if excess
halyard allows).
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Section 316.015b
Carry and Raise a 35-Foot Extension Ladder
P
*F
P
*F
13. Lower ladder and safely return to apparatus or assigned area.
14. Perform task at a fire ground pace.
Carry and Raise a 35-Foot Extension Ladder
P
*F
P
*F
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.
3. Failure to secure the halyard with the appropriate knot.
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt
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Section 316.015b
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: