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Inspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground LaddersInspection & Maintenance of Ground Ladders
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: LaddersLaddersLaddersLadders
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/20011/1/20011/1/20011/1/2001
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 9999/5/201/5/201/5/201/5/2012222
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter BenchmFirefighter BenchmFirefighter BenchmFirefighter Benchmark #25ark #25ark #25ark #25
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall identify, describe, and demonstrate inspection and maintenance
techniques of different types of ground ladders. The firefighter shall accomplish the skill in 5
minutes or less.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for AchieProcedures for AchieProcedures for AchieProcedures for Achieving the Objectiveving the Objectiveving the Objectiveving the Objective
You will explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for the inspection and
maintenance of ladders. You have 5 minutes to complete this skill. You will begin on my
instruction to start. The skill end when you state to me that you have completed all of the
identified steps. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The firefighter will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of testing.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
Extension ladder
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 105-5.00
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Agency 1001 3-5.3
C. IFSTA, Fire Service Ground Ladder Practices 9th Edition pages 41-46
D. IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting 4th Edition pages 287-290
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402.03A – Inspection & Maintenance of Ground Ladders
Discipline: Ladders
Name:
Officer #:
Evaluator:
Officer #:
Date:
Location:
If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter:If the firefighter: (No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)(No partial points given)
a) Checks for signs of physical damage (cracks, splintering, warping
discoloration, bending, dents, etc.) ........................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Tests rungs for tightness by twisting them ................................................... P/F _____
c) Checks for bent beams and rungs ............................................................ 1.0 _____
d) Checks halyard for frays, cuts, or bunching ............................................... 1.0 _____
e) Checks halyard for snugness and freedom of movement ............................. 1.0 _____
f) Checks for free-turning pulleys ................................................................. 1.0 _____
g) Checks heat sensor for signs of heat exposure ........................................... 1.0 _____
h) Checks dogs or pawls for freedom of movement and operation .................. 1.0 _____
i) Checks condition of guides and free movement of fly sections ..................... 1.0 _____
j) Checks rivets, welds, and bolted connections for tightness and defects ......... 1.0 _____
k) Checks for any unusual wear ................................................................... 1.0 _____
l) Checks ladder for cleanliness ................................................................... 1.0 _____
m) Verbally states that ladders should be inspected monthly and after
each use ................................................................................................ 1.0 _____
n) Completes skill in allotted time ................................................................. 1.0 _____
Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Allotted time for this skill: 5 minutes Time_____ minutes _____ seconds
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