HomeMy WebLinkAbout316.012 - Carry and Raise a 10-Foot Extension LadderEffective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.012
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 1 of 4
300 Training and Equipment Manual
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE)
SECTION 316.012 CARRY AND RAISE A 10-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
PURPOSE
Ladders are an essential tool in fire ground operations used to gain access to attics,
windows, and assist in rescue operations.
APPLICATION
Individual Performance Evolutions (IPE’s) 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 should perform IPE without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed: One candidate in personal protective equipment, one SCBA,
and one engine with a complement of hose and equipment.
Task: The member is to carry and raise a 10-foot extension ladder and proceed to
the specified location demonstrating the three (3) 10-foot extension ladder (attic
ladder) carries.
Fresno City Fire Department
Effective Date: January 2010 Carl Delap, Captain
Current Revision Date: 11/25/2025 Section 316.012
Next Revision (1) Date: 11/25/2027 Page 2 of 4
Performance Outcome: The member will be able to carry a 10-foot extension ladder
in each of the three (3) methods (shoulder, vertical, and under-arm) and safely place
ladder, extend, and retract fly section.
Candidate Directives: Lift, carry, and raise a 10-foot extension ladder (attic ladder)
demonstrating all three carrying methods. Once completed, return the ladder safely
to 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.
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• 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 316.012 CARRY AND RAISE A 10-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
No. Task Steps First
Test Retest
Carry and Raise a 10-Foot Extension Ladder P *F P *F
1. Remove ladder from apparatus.
2. Properly lift and carry ladder to designated point.
3. Utilize appropriate verbal commands.
4.
Demonstrate three ladder carries:
• Shoulder method
• Vertical method
• Under-arm method
5. Visually check work area for hazards and verbalize if area is
safe to raise the ladder.
6. Spot and properly raise the ladder upright.
7. Extend and secure the fly at the proper length.
8. Lower ladder against stable wall or surface.
9. Adjust to proper climbing angle and assure 4 points of contact.
10. Lower ladder and safely return to apparatus.
11. 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: