GROUND LADDERS
Fire Department Module Resources - Ground Ladders:
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This lesson plan is
based on the following standards from NFPA #1001: 5.3.6
Set up ground ladders, given single and extension
ladders, an assignment, and team members if needed, so that
hazards are assessed, the ladder is stable, the angle is
correct for climbing, extension ladders are extended to the
necessary height with the fly locked, the top is placed
against a reliable structural component, and the assignment
is accomplished. (A)
Requisite Knowledge:
Parts of a ladder, hazards associated with setting up
ladders, what constitutes a stable foundation for ladder
placement, different angles for various tasks, safety limits
to the degree of angulation, and what constitutes a reliable
structural component for top placement. (B)
Requisite Skills:
The ability to carry ladders, raise ladders, extend
ladders and lock flies, determine that a wall and roof will
support the ladder, judge extension ladder height
requirements, and place the ladder to avoid obvious
hazards. 5.5.3
Clean and check ladders, ventilation equipment,
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), ropes, salvage
equipment, and hand tools, given cleaning tools, cleaning
supplies, and an assignment, so that equipment is clean and
maintained according to manufacturer’s or departmental
guidelines, maintenance is recorded, and equipment is placed
in a ready state or reported otherwise. (A) Requisite Knowledge:
Types of cleaning methods for various tools and
equipment, correct use of cleaning solvents, and
manufacturer’s or departmental guidelines for cleaning
equipment and tools. (B)
Requisite Skills:
The ability to select correct tools for various parts
and pieces of equipment, follow guidelines, and complete
recording and reporting procedures.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson plan,
the learner should be able to:
1. Identify
and describe the use of the following types of
ladders:
a) Folding /
Attic
b) Roof
c) Extension
d) Straight /
Wall
2.
Operating as an individual and as a member of a
team, carry, position, raise, and lower the
following ladders as well as any as specified by the
authority having jurisdiction:
a) 4.3m (14
ft.) Single or Wall and Roof Ladder
b) 7.3m (24
ft.) Extension Ladder
3.
Demonstrate the procedures of working from ground
with tools and appliances and appropriate safety
harnesses.
4. Climb
the full length of each type of ground to the
authority having jurisdiction and demonstrate:
a)
Carrying fire fighting tools or equipment while
ascending and descending.
5.
Describe inspection and maintenance procedures for
different types of ground.
6.
Demonstrate advancing uncharged and charged attack
lines of two different sizes, 38mm (1 ½”) or larger,
from a pumper, given the necessary equipment and
operating as a member of a team for the following
evolutions:
a) Up a
ladder to a second floor landing.
7.
Demonstrate the procedures for cleaning ladders. |
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