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Ladder Evolutions – Two Person
The Henderson Fire Department has identified the information contained within this document to be an integral part of the adopted ground ladder practices. This document contains the following information within its subsection(s).
Two Person Low Shoulder- Carry
Two Person Low Shoulder- Flat Raise/Beam Raise
Two Person Low Shoulder- Lowering on a Flat/Beam
Note: The Henderson Fire Department Follows the IFSTA recommendation of one Firefighter per fly section.
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Ladder Evolutions – Two Person Low Shoulder Carry & Flat Raise
Task Benchmarks:
1.
Both firefighters face opposite direction of travel. Base person at base, Tip person at tip.
2.
Both firefighters crouch down next to the ladder at second rung bay with outside foot forward, back straight and head up. a.
3.
On command from base person, both firefighters lift ladder from a flat position onto its beam.
Preparatory command: “Prepare to beam ladder”. Execution command: “Beam Ladder”.
4.
Both firefighters reposition themselves next to the beamed ladder. a.
5.
On command from the base person, both firefighters lift the ladder from the ground, pivot 180° and place outside arm through the second rung bay at both the tip and base. Both firefighters should have inside arms through second rung bay with rung pulled tightly against body and arm fully extended grabbing bottom beam. Preparatory command: “Prepare to low shoulder
ladder”. Execution command: “Shoulder ladder”.
a.
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6.
Carry the ladder toward the objective. While advancing, look up to identify any potential overhead hazards including wires, trees, etc. Also, look down to identify any potential trip hazards including sprinklers, curbs, uneven terrain, etc. a.
7.
While approaching objective, base person calls out “Flat Raise”. At this point, tip person withdraws arm from the second rung bay and lifts the ladder to a high shoulder position with inside hand grabbing the third rung from tip, and hand in a thumbs down position. Tip person then acknowledges and calls “Flat Raise Ready”. a.
8.
Base person supports the ladder with outside hand by reaching across body and grabbing the top beam while covering spurs. Base person withdraws inside arm from the second rung bay and positions inside hand to grab the top beam. Base person lets go of spurs with outside hand and lets inside arm drop to full extension. The base person is now in a suitcase position/carry. a.
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9.
When the spotting point is reached, base person steps with the inside foot forward and plants the ladder spur into the ground. a.
10.
Base person foots ladder with inside foot by stepping on spur while simultaneously rotating
180° while flipping ladder away from body using left hand (fly section on the outside). Base
person then transitions right foot from the spur onto the bottom rung. Then places left foot on bottom rung, and begins to stand up and “ride rung” as the ladder is being raised to vertical.
Base person can place hands on convenient beams or rungs. a.
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11.
Tip person simultaneously raises the ladder over head and begins walking the ladder tip up ensuring every rung is contacted until ladder is vertical. a.
12.
As the ladder reaches a vertical position, base person steps off the bottom rung and moves into a “big X”. Tip person moves into “big X” following base person. a.
a.
13.
Base person grabs the halyard with both hands, thumbs down and elbows out, then raises the fly section to desired height, and locks dogs.
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14.
On command from base person, the tip person spans beams with both hands and places a foot on center of bottom rung. Base person spans beams with both hands and takes a step back towards objective. a.
15.
Tip person guides the ladder into objective. Preparatory command: “Prepare to lower ladder
into building”. Execution command: “Lower ladder into building”. a.
16.
Ladder is tied off as prescribed.
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Ladder Evolutions – Two Person Lowering Flat
Task Benchmarks:
1.
Prior to pulling the ladder away from the building, base person calls “All Clear”. On command from Base person, tip person spans beams with both hands and places a foot on the center of bottom rung. Base person spans beams and takes a step forward while pushing the ladder away from the objective until ladder reaches vertical. Preparatory command: “Prepare to remove
ladder from building”. Execution command: “Remove ladder from building”.
a.
2.
Base person grabs the halyard with both hands, thumbs down elbows out, and lowers the fly section until fully retracted, and locks the dogs. a.
3.
Base person calls “All Clear” places both feet on the bottom rung, grabs convenient rung/beams with both hands, and begins to lower ladder while pulling back to take as much weight as possible from the tip person. a.
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4.
Tip person lowers the ladder hand over hand making sure to contact every rung until reaching the second to last rung at the tip. a.
5.
Tip person brings the ladder to shoulder and holds free arm out horizontally while still facing the base. This acts as a signal to the base person.
6.
Base person steps to side of the ladder as directed by tip person’s arm signal, grabs the outside beam with inside hand and lifts the ladder onto its beam. Base person then places outside hand on third rung from base with thumb against the top beam and lifts ladder. Base person then places inside arm through the second rung bay from the ladder base. a.
7.
As the base person lifts ladder, the tip person rotates 180° and places free arm through second rung bay from the tip. Firefighters carry ladder as prescribed. a.
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