HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.011 - Carry and Raise a Straight LadderEffective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.011
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 1 of 4
300 Training and Equipment Manual
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE)
SECTION 316.011 CARRY AND RAISE A STRAIGHT LADDER
PURPOSE
Ladders are an essential tool used in fire ground operations to gain access to roofs
and windows and assist in rescue operations.
APPLICATION
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE) is 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 should perform IPE without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed: One candidate in personal protective equipment, one SCBA, and
one apparatus with a complement of hose and equipment.
Task: The member will raise, place accordingly, and remove a straight ladder
according to the steps provided.
Fresno City Fire Department
Effective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.011
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 2 of 4
Performance Outcome: The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, is
to be able to select, carry, raise, and stow a straight ladder.
Candidate Directive: Select the appropriate straight ladder for assigned task. Proceed
to the designated point and raise the ladder for roof/window access. Once completed,
safely reverse process and return the ladder to the designated area.
Critical Errors: If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution will
be terminated, as it would be 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 8th edition: Ch. 9 Ground Ladders
Fresno Fire Department
Ground Ladder Practices Guide
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 316.011 CARRY AND RAISE A STRAIGHT LADDER
No Task Steps
First
Test Retest
Carry and Raise a Straight Ladder P *F P *F
1. Remove appropriate ladder from apparatus.
2. Properly lift and carry ladder to designated point.
3. Utilize appropriate verbal commands.
4. Visually check work area for hazards and verbalize if area is
safe to raise the ladder.
5. Spot and properly raise the ladder upright.
6. Adjust to proper climbing angle when ladder is vertical and
assure 4 points of contact.
7. Position ladder correctly for task given.
8. Lower ladder and safely return to apparatus.
9. 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.
*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: