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300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 316.033 LOWERING A VICTIM DOWN A LADDER
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department)
members direction in ladder rescue operations for moving conscious and unconscious
victims down a ladder.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level and
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active Members should perform IPEs without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
1. Equipment Needs:
One member in full personal protective gear including SCBA,
flashlight, forcible entry tool(s), a 24-foot ladder, a training dummy, and
a structure with at least two levels.
2. Task:
Bring a victim from a second-floor window area down a ground ladder.
3. Performance Outcome:
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The member, while operating on a simulated fire ground, can
demonstrate the ability to rescue a victim from an above-grade area
down a ladder.
4. Candidate Directive:
Rescue a victim from above grade down a ground ladder. The test
ends when the victim is safely on the ground.
5. 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.
1. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to
him/her or the public.
2. 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)
Office of the State Fire Marshal State Fire Training Fire Fighter I & II
Skill 5-9.3, Use Ladder for Rescue
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Ch. 13, Ladders
Ch. 17, Firefighter Safety and Survival
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LOWERING A VICTIM DOWN A LADDER
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
Name: ________________________
ID #: ________________________
Date: ________________________
No. Task Steps First Test Retest
Lower a Victim Down a Ladder
P *F P *F
1. Confirm the order from the company officer.
2. Correctly position the appropriate ladder for rescue operation.
3. Secure the ladder.
4. Rescuer climbs the ladder and commands the rescuers inside
to prepare the victim for removal.
5. Firefighter(s) in the building lower the victim from the window to
the rescuer on the ladder.
6. The rescue method performed is based on a conscious or
unconscious victim.
7. Descend safely with the victim. Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Performed 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
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
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Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: