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Current Revision Date: 03/15/2024 Section 316.015
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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 316.015 CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
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 (IPEs) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
When performing IPEs, members should 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: The 35-foot ladder raise can be performed by either two or three
firefighters. Each firefighter is required to be in personal protective equipment and
wearing SCBA. The evolution also requires a single 35-foot extension ladder and a
third-story window.
Task: Lift, carry, and raise a 35-foot extension ladder as part of a two person or three-
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, can
give commands to his/her company to lift, carry, and raise a 35-foot extension ladder
safely to a designated location and return it to the assigned area.
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Note: The base firefighter is the one being evaluated.
Candidate Directive: Carry, raise, place accordingly, and remove a 35-foot extension
ladder for an assigned task 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 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
National Fire Protection Association
1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2013)
Training and Equipment Manual
304.006, Extension Ladders
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Chapter 13, Ladders
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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (IPEs)
316.015 CARRY AND RAISE A 35-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER
Name: ________________________________
ID #: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________
No
Task Steps First Test
Carry and Raise a 35-Foot Extension Ladder P *F P *F
1. Remove the ladder from the apparatus.
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
the objective.
7. Assure the crew is ready to extend fly and verbalize
“fingers and toes”.
8. Extend the fly correctly with halyard to the proper
height.
9. Assure the pawls lock, (stated and visualized).
10. Properly lower the ladder against a stable wall or
surface.
11. Adjust to proper climbing angle and assure 4 points of
contact.
12. Secure the halyard with the appropriate knot.
13. Lower the ladder and safely return to apparatus.
14. 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.
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt.
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Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: