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Securing a Ladder to an Immovable ObjectSecuring a Ladder to an Immovable ObjectSecuring a Ladder to an Immovable ObjectSecuring a Ladder to an Immovable Object
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: Ropes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & HitchesRopes, Knots, & Hitches
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 1/1/2011/1/2011/1/2011/1/201
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised: 7/5/20107/5/20107/5/20107/5/2010
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces: Firefighter Benchmark #42Firefighter Benchmark #42Firefighter Benchmark #42Firefighter Benchmark #42
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The firefighter shall secure a ladder using a proper technique. The firefighter shall
properly secure equipment to an immovable object with the appropriate securing device chosen.
The firefighter shall accomplish the skill in 4 minutes or less.
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
While wearing full protective clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
you shall select an appropriate securing device and properly secure the ladder, at either the base
or tip, to an immovable object. You will be required to complete the mandatory steps while
performing this skill. You will begin on my instruction to start. You will have four (4) minutes to
complete this skill. The skills will 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
A. Rope
B. Straight ladder (12 or 14 ft.)
Note: The firefighter shall accomplish the skill wearing “ FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING FOR STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS” as required by the Texas
Commission on Fire Protection to include helmet, gloves, coat, trousers, boots, SCBA.
Firefighter will not don face piece.
V.V.V.V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. TCFP, Performance Standard, Section 104-7.01
B. NFPA, National Fire Protection Association 1001, 3-1.1.2
C. IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition, pages 303.
PB 407.01F – Securing a Ladder to an Immovable Object Page 2 of 2
407.01F - Securing a Ladder to an Immovable Object
Discipline: Ropes, Knots, & Hitches
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)
Securing the ladder tip:Securing the ladder tip:Securing the ladder tip:Securing the ladder tip:
a) Checks proper climbing angle ............................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Secures body to ladder utilizing the proper leg locSecures body to ladder utilizing the proper leg locSecures body to ladder utilizing the proper leg locSecures body to ladder utilizing the proper leg lock methodk methodk methodk method .................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
c) Secures the rope or hose rope tool to the tip of the ladder ...................... 1.0 _____
d) Secures the rope or hose rope tool to an immovable object .................... 1.0 _____
e) Ties appropriate knot on ladder such that whenTies appropriate knot on ladder such that whenTies appropriate knot on ladder such that whenTies appropriate knot on ladder such that when ladder is vibrated, ladder is vibrated, ladder is vibrated, ladder is vibrated,
the knotthe knotthe knotthe knot does not loosen or allodoes not loosen or allodoes not loosen or allodoes not loosen or allow the ladder to pull more than w the ladder to pull more than w the ladder to pull more than w the ladder to pull more than
approximately sixapproximately sixapproximately sixapproximately six (6) inches from the immovable structure(6) inches from the immovable structure(6) inches from the immovable structure(6) inches from the immovable structure ...................... P/FP/FP/FP/F _____
f) Completes the skill in the allotted time ................................................... 1.0 _____
OROROROR
Securing the ladder base:Securing the ladder base:Securing the ladder base:Securing the ladder base:
a) Checks proper climbing angle ............................................................... 1.0 _____
b) Secures the rope or hose rope tool to the base of the ladder ................... 1.0 _____
c) Secures the rope or hose rope tool to an immovable object .................... 1.0 _____
d)d)d)d) Ties appropriate knot on ladder such that when ladder is vibrated, Ties appropriate knot on ladder such that when ladder is vibrated, Ties appropriate knot on ladder such that when ladder is vibrated, Ties appropriate knot on ladder such that when ladder is vibrated,
tttthe he he he knot does not loosen or allow the ladder to pull more than knot does not loosen or allow the ladder to pull more than knot does not loosen or allow the ladder to pull more than knot does not loosen or allow the ladder to pull more than
approximatelyapproximatelyapproximatelyapproximately six (6) six (6) six (6) six (6) inches from the immovable structureinches from the immovable structureinches from the immovable structureinches from the immovable structure .................................................................................... P/FP/FP/FP/F ____________________
e) Completes the skill in the allotted time ................................................... 1.0 _____
Allotted time for this skill: 4 Allotted time for this skill: 4 Allotted time for this skill: 4 Allotted time for this skill: 4 minuteminuteminuteminutessss Time:Time:Time:Time: ____________________________ minutesminutesminutesminutes ____________________________ ssssecondsecondsecondseconds
• Bold letters dBold letters dBold letters dBold letters denotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this stepenotes mandatory passage of this step
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