Carry, Position & Flat Raise An Extension Ladder

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Skill: LD-2

Instructions To The Monitor/Evaluator

The candidates shall be provided with a 24 foot extension ladder.
The candidates shall be provided with a wall or building on which to raise this ladder.
The candidates shall work as a team with one firefighter being assigned as the tip person and one assigned as the heel person as designated by the evaluator.
The candidates shall place the tip in the appropriate location to perform the job required.
The candidates shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

Instructions To The Candidates

The candidates, given a 24 foot extension ladder and a wall suitable for ladder work, shall demonstrate carrying, positioning, and raising the ladder, so the tip is properly located, using a BEAM raise with 100% accuracy.

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Tip Firefighter - 9 Steps *

1) Wears full PPE

2) Uses an approved carry to position the ladder to the point where it is raised

3) Visually check the area for overhead obstructions before raising the ladder (must be verbalized)

4) The firefighter at the tip of the ladder pivots underneath the ladder, advances hand over hand from rung to rung down the ladder until it reaches a vertical position

5) If necessary, pivots the ladder so that the fly is away from the building

6) The firefighter places one foot against a beam at the spur and steadies the ladder as the fly is being raised

7) After the fly is raised, ensures that the locks are secure

8) Both firefighters gently lower the ladder against the wall/building

9) Checks for the proper climbing angle of approximately 75 degrees: adjust as needed

Required

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Heel Firefighter - 9 Steps *

1) Wears full PPE

2) Uses an approved carry to position the ladder to the point where it is raised

3) Visually check the area for overhead obstructions before raising the ladder (must be verbalized)

4) Lowers the butt of the ladder the approximate distance from the building that will provide the proper climbing angle

5) Heels the ladder by standing on the bottom rung, crouches down and grasps a convenient rung or beams with both hands

6) After the ladder is vertical and if necessary assists in pivoting the ladder so that the fly is away from the building

7) Grasps the halyard and extends the tip to the desired elevation

8) After the fly is raised, assures that the locks are secure

9) Gently lower the ladder against the wall/building, then heel firefighter ties off the halyard

Required

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