5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department1 Introduction The Recruit will also practice and masters certain skills and will be tested on these skills. At the end of each subject there will be a quiz over the material that was taught. The firefighter is responsible for studying the material and practicing the skills.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department2 Ladders References IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Fifth Edition IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting Fifth Edition Fire Fighter I & II Presentations

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department3 Ladders Identify types of Fire Service Ground Ladders.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department4 Ladders Single Ladders Nonadjustable One Section Sometimes called Wall Ladders Used for quick access to windows and roofs of 1 story & 2 story buildings. Generally available in even-foot lengths from feet.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department5 Ladders Roof Ladders Equipped at tip with folding hooks for anchoring ladder to roof edge. Used to distribute firefighter’s weight during roof work. May also be used as single wall ladders. Lengths range from feet.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department6 Ladders Folding Ladders Have hinged rungs. Fold so that one beam rests against the other. Can be carried in narrow passageways. Used in attic scuttle holes and in small rooms and closets. Are commonly from 8-16 feet long. Must be equipped with safety shoes.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department7 Ladders Extension Ladders Adjustable in length. Length indicated on ladder equals the length of the side rails when fully extended. Used to provide access to windows and roofs within their limits Generally range in length feet.

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5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department9 Ladders Pole ladders Any extension ladder 40feet or longer must be equipped with staypoles for added stability and leverage when raising. Most do not exceed 50 feet. May have 2 to 4 fly sections.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department10 Ladders Combination Ladders May be used as either single ladder, extension ladder, or stepladder(A- Frame) Length ranges from 8-14 feet. Must be equipped with positive locking devices to hold ladder in open position.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department11 Ladders Pompier Ladder Single beam ladders with rungs projecting from both sides. Sometimes called Scaling Ladders. Tips are large, metal goosenecks used for securing the ladder in a window or other opening.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department12 Ladders Pompier Used to climb from floor to floor via exterior windows. Lengths vary from feet.

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5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department29 Ladders Climbing and Working on Ladders

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department30 Ladders Ladder climbing should be done smoothly and rhythmically. The climber should ascend the ladder so that there is the least possible amount of bounce and sway. This smoothness is accomplished if the climber’s knee is bent to ease the weight on each rung.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department31 Ladders The climber’s arms should be kept straight during the climb; this action keeps the body away from the ladder and permits free knee movement during the climb. When using the rungs, the hands should grasp the rungs with the palms down and the thumbs beneath the rung.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department32 Ladders An option for hand placement when climbing ground ladders is to climb while sliding both hands up behind the beams to maintain constant contact.

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5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department34 Ladders When working from a ground ladder, either a Class I life safety harness(ladder belt) or a leg lock can be used.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department35 Ladders Rescue on a Ladder

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department36 Ladders Conscious victims are lowered feet first from the building onto a ladder. Unconscious victim is held on a ladder in the same way as a conscious victim except that the victim’s body rests on the rescuer’s supporting knee. The victim’s feet are placed outside the rails to prevent entanglement.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department37 Ladders A similar way to lower an unconscious victim involves using the same hold by the rescuer described in the previous rescue, but the victim is turned around to face the rescuer. This position reduces the chances of the victim’s limbs catching between the rungs.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department38 Ladders An conscious or unconscious victim is cradled in front of the rescuer, with the victim’s legs over the rescuer’s shoulders, and the victim’s arms draped over the rescuer’s arms. This method is also very effective with extremely heavy victims, whether are conscious or not.

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5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department40 Ladders Cleaning & Maintenance

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department41 Ladders A soft-bristle brush and running water are the most effective tools for cleaning ladders. During each cleaning period, firefighters should look for defects. Any defects should be handled through local fire department procedures.

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department42 Ladders The student will now watch video The Essentials of Fire Fighting Ladders 1. The video is located in the Day Room, right of T.V., 2 nd top draw. After completion of the video, you will come back to the computer to take the quiz.

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5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department44 Quiz 1. Single ladders are sometimes called______. A. By themselves Ladder B. Wall ladder C. 1 Ladder D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department45 Quiz 2. When lifting a ladder you should A. Use leg muscles and keep your back straight. B. Not bend you knees and lift with you back C. Get someone else to do it. D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department46 Quiz 3. At what angle should the ladder rest on the side of a building? A B C D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department47 Quiz 4. When working from a ground ladder a leg lock or a _________ should be used. A. Buddy holding you up B. Class I safety harness C. Arm lock D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department48 Quiz 5. When cleaning a ladder you should use which of the following? A. Acid with a steel brush B. Paint brush with dishwasher detergent C. Soft bristle brush with warm water D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department49 Quiz 6. When performing a two firefighter flat raise, which end of the ladder goes toward the building? A. Butt B. Tip C. Neither it is parallel D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department50 Quiz 7. A pompier ladder is used to do what? A. In a pomp pomp girl performance B. To climb from floor to floor via exterior windows. C. To climb into an attic D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department51 Quiz 8. Which ladder is equipped at tip with folding hooks used for anchoring the ladder to roof edge? A. Folding Ladder B. A Frame Ladder C. Roof Ladder D. None of the above

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department52 Quiz 9. True or False A Folding Ladder may be used as either single ladder,extension ladder, or stepladder (A-Frame). A. True B. False

5/18/2015Dixon High School Fire Department53 Quiz 10. Which ladder is sometimes called a scaling ladder? A. Folding ladder B. Roof ladder C. Pole ladder D. None of the above