Ground LaddersFire Division Training
Ground Ladders
Course Outline RPDPS Training Outline
Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety
Created: E. Matzen Revised: August 2016 Page 1 of 1
I. Introduction
a. Course Objectives
i. Types Of Ladders Used By The Fire Service
ii. Characteristics and Functions Of Fire Service Ground Ladders
iii. Selection Methods For The Proper Size Ladder For Different Situations
iv. High Shoulder Carry Method, One Person
v. Low Shoulder Carry Method, One Person
vi. How to Carry An Extension Ladder, Two or Three Person, Arm’s Length
Method
vii. How to Carry An Extension Ladder, Three Person, Flat Shoulder Method
viii. How to Carry An Extension Ladder, Three Person, Flat Arm’s Length
Method
ix. How to Raise A Folding (Attic) Ladder, One Person Method
x. How to Raise A Straight Or Roof Ladder, One Person, High Shoulder
Method
xi. How to Raise A Straight Or Extension Ladder, Two Person Beam Method
xii. How to Raise, Extend, And Lower An Extension Ladder, Three Person,
Flat Raise Method
xiii. How To Deploy A Roof Ladder, One Person Method
II. General Safety Guidelines
a. PPE
i. Helmet
ii. Turnout coat/pants
iii. Turnout boots
iv. Gloves
III. Refer to attached CSFM lesson plans/job breakdowns for the skills listed above
a. Review cognitive lesson plans
b. Have students demonstrate skills in job breakdowns