Objective(s):     5-5.3

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     CLEAN AND INSPECT GROUND LADDERS

Skill No.    2.1

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        5 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be supplied with an extension ladder, hose and various cleaning supplies.

2.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, provided an extension ladder and various cleaning supplies, shall demonstrate the cleaning

       and inspecting of the ladder.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Removes the dirt and debris with a brush and running water.

    2.  Removes oily and greasy residue with a solvent cleaner approved by the manufacturer.

    3.  Wipes dry.

    4.  Visually inspects for obvious defects and damage.

    5.  Checks the rungs for tightness. 

    6.  Checks all bolts, rivets and welds for looseness.

    7.  Inspects beams, trusses and truss blocks for evidence of failure or damage.

    8.  Inspects the heat indicator label.

    9.  Inspects all slides, stops, locks, braces, halyards, pulleys and all other moveable parts. 

          (This can be done by raising the ladder)

   10.  Lubricates all locks and beams. 

   11.  Marks all defects with chalk or other suitable marker.

   12.  Completes inspection by written documentation.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 9    Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

 9 

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.12

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     CLIMBS GROUND LADDER

Skill No.    2.2

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        2 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with a 24 foot extension ladder already raised in place and heeled.

2.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, provided an extension ladder in place, raised and heeled, shall demonstrate proper climbing of

       the ladder, to a height of at least 8 feet.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Checks for proper climbing angle of ladder to be ascended.

    2.  Ensures ladder to be ascended is heeled and secure and locks are fully engaged.

    3.  Grasps the rungs, with the hands palm down.  During the ascent, grasps every rung with

          alternate hands or grasps alternate rungs.  It is acceptable to keep both hands on beams and

          slide them up the beams during ascent. 

    4.  Keeps arms straight, body away from ladder and perpendicular to the ground.

    5.  Uses legs, doesn’t pull up with arms. 

    6.  Climbs smoothly and rhythmically.

    7.  Occasionally glances at tip of ladder.

    8.  Reaches instructed height and descends using approved technique.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 9      Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

 6  

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.12

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USE LEG LOCK ON LADDER

Skill No.    2.3

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        5 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with a 24 foot extension ladder already raised in place and heeled.

2.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, provided an extension ladder in place, raised and heeled, shall climb the ladder to a height of

       at least 8 feet and demonstrate a leg lock as used when working from a ground ladder.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Climbs to a least the instructed height.     

    2.  Advances one rung higher.

    3.  Slides the leg on the opposite side from the working side, over and behind the rung that will

          be locked in place.

    4.  Hooks the foot on a rung or on the beam.

    5.  Rests on the thigh.

    6.  Steps down one rung with the opposite leg.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 9        Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

  5 

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.12

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     HOIST A SMOKE EJECTOR (OR PPV FAN)

Skill No.    2.4

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        5 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with a section of rope suitable for tying knots.

2.    Candidate shall be provided with a smoke ejector or PPV fan.

3.    Candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

4.  The evaluator will check knot for slippage.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, given appropriate rope and a smoke fan, shall demonstrate tying an approved knot on the

       fan so it can be hoisted.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Ties a bowline or figure of eight on a bight to appropriate hoisting points on the fan.          

    2.  Secures the knot with an overhand safety knot.

    3.  Using a clove hitch, attaches a tag line to the opposite side of the fan.

    4.  Hoists the fan off the ground without knot slippage.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 6       Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                           failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

3

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.12

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     USE LADDER BELT ON LADDER

Skill No.    2.5

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        3 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with a 24 foot extension ladder already raised in place and heeled.

2.  The candidate shall be provided with a ladder belt.

3.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the exercise.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, provided an extension ladder in place, raised and heeled, and a ladder belt, shall climb the

       ladder to a height of at least 8 feet and demonstrate securing themselves to the ladder so as to work from the

       ladder.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Checks for proper climbing angle.           

    2.  Ensures ladder is heeled (from outside position, not underneath), secure and that locks are

          fully engaged.

    3.  Straps the belt securely around the waist.

    4.  Turns the hook to one side while climbing. 

    5.  Climbs to a least the instructed height.

    6.  Returns the hooks to the center and attaches it to the rung directly in front of the firefighter.

Reference:     IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, Chapter 9       Approved by Committee 12/7/04

¨ Critical Step - Failure on this step mandates

                            failure on the entire objective!

Total steps candidate   must complete to Pass:

 5 

TOTALS

Test Date______________________________ Location:_____________________________________________

Candidate______________________________________________________SSN_________________________

Evaluation Location__________________________________________________________________________

Evaluator Signature______________________________________________ Date________________________

Objective(s):     5-3.12

2002 NFPA 1001 Standard

Primary Task:     DEPLOY A ROOF LADDER

Skill No.    2.6

Station No.     2

MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWABLE:        5 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MONITOR/EVALUATOR

1.  The candidate shall be provided with a 24 foot extension ladder already raised in place and heeled.

2.  The candidate shall be provided with a roof ladder.

3.  The candidate shall be provided with a structure or prop suitable for the deployment of a roof ladder.

4.  The candidate shall be given the instructions below before beginning the task.

5.        The candidate shall demonstrate procedures for  9, 10 and 11 if prop is not available.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE

1.  “The candidate, provided an extension ladder in place, raised and heeled, and a roof ladder, shall demonstrate

       the proper deployment of the roof ladder.”

CANDIDATE PERFORMANCE

YES

NO

    1.  Carries the roof ladder to the ladder that is to be ascended.

    2.  Lays roof ladder down and opens hooks.

    3.  Checks for proper climbing angle of ladder to be ascended.

    4.  Ensures ladder to be ascended is heeled and secure and locks are fully engaged.

    5.  Raises the roof ladder and rests it against the ladder to be climbed, hooks face out. 

    6.  Climbs the main ladder until the shoulder is about two rungs above the midpoint of the roof

           ladder.