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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPE)
316.012 CARRY AND RAISE A 10-FOOT EXTENSION
LADDER
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2010
Current Revision Date: 11/23/21 Next Revision Date: 11/23/23
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 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 full 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 full personal protective equipment, one SCBA, and one engine with
a full complement of hose and equipment.
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Task:
The member is to carry and raise a 10-foot extension ladder and proceed to the
specified location demonstrating the three 10-foot extension ladder (attic ladder)
carries.
Performance Outcome:
The member is to carry a 10-foot extension ladder in all the three methods (shoulder,
vertical, and under-arm) safely extend, place ladder, 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 is to 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 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)
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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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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPE)
316.012 CARRY AND RAISE A 10-FOOT EXTENSION
LADDER
EFFECTIVE: APRIL 2007
Name: _________________________________
ID #: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
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
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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: