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Effective Date: April 2007 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.015b
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 1 of 5
300 Training and Equipment Manual
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE)
SECTION 316.015b CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER :
TWO (2) PERSON
PURPOSE
Ladders are an essential tool in fire ground operations used to gain access to roofs
and windows and assist in rescue operations for the Fresno Fire Department (FFD or
Department).
APPLICATION
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
When performing IPE’s, members shall wear 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 personal protective equipment, two (2) SCBAs, and one (1) 35-
foot extension ladder.
Fresno City Fire Department
Effective Date: April 2007 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.015b
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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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Effective Date: April 2007 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.015b
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Fresno Fire Department Ground Ladder Practices Guide
IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting 8th edition: Ch. 9 Ground Ladders
National Fire Protection Association 1010, Firefighter 1 (2024) JPR 6.3.6
State Fire Training Firefighter 1
Skill 3-6: Lift, Carry, Raise and Ascend a Ground Ladder
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
SECTION 316.015b CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER :
TWO (2) PERSON
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).
13. Lower ladder and safely return to apparatus or assigned area.
14. Perform 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.
3. Failure to secure the halyard with the appropriate knot.
10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt
Name: ________________________________
ID #: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
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: