35 FOOT LADDER 3 PERSON. LOCATION Butt Firefighter pulls out the ladder.

35 FOOT LADDER3 PERSON

LOCATION

Butt Firefighter pulls out the ladder

Firefighter continues to pull the ladder from between the 2nd and 3rd rung

2nd rung

3rd Rung 2nd Rung

2nd Firefighter tells first Firefighter when the ladder is half way out. Butt Firefighter continues to pull

3rd Firefighter takes control of the ladder between the 2nd and 3rd rung at the tip of the ladder.

2nd Rung - 3rd Rung from the Tip

Ladder is carried high shoulder

2nd Rung 3rd Rung 3rd Rung 2nd Rung

Butt of Ladder

Center of ladder

Make sure others know you arecarrying a ladder by saying“Ladder coming through!”

Firefighter at butt must make sure it issafe to throw the ladder by checking for overhead obstructions and saying

“Clear above”

Butt firefighter instructs the 3rd (theFirefighter at the tip) to move towardsThe center by stating - “Tip man to the Center”

Both at center

Butt Firefighter lowers the ladder to arms length. As the firefighter approaches the desired spot, he/she states “raise”

FF at the butt lowers the ladder to arms length in preparation for throwing the ladder.

2nd and 3rd Firefighters place their hands on the beams as shown to assist in raising the ladder

Hand on the beam

Ladder is placed on the ground when“Ladder” is stated and FF prepares to foot the ladder.

Butt Firefighter steps onto rungs withboth feet and also grasps rungs withhands.

2nd and 3rd Firefighters push up the ladder with hands on the beam

2nd and 3rd firefighters continue to pushthe ladder up until the ladder is vertical,Butt Firefighter steps off to help supportthe ladder

Firefighter on the left (3rd) moves tothe beam to help stabilize the ladder

XLadder is footed as shown

2nd Firefighter prepares to raise the ladder, stating “Fingers and Toes!”-“Extending Fly”

Hands Flat on beamsAll body parts clear of ladder

Thumbs Down

Ladder is extended to appropriate height,then Dogs must be check to ensure

that they are locked and state“Dogs Locked!”

2nd and 3rd Firefighters prepares to lower the Ladder into the building by placing their Inside foot onto the rung, Butt Firefighter steps backward. 2nd Firefighter states“Lower ladder – Into building”

Inside foot

Outside foot

2nd and 3rd Firefighters, with feet on the rungs, lower the ladder and count out the last 3 feet as the ladder comes into the building

One Firefighter looks up while the otherlooks down as the ladder is step out or in as necessary.Look Up

Look Down

Only move the distance between

your feet

2nd Firefighter checks for 4 points ofcontact and for proper climbing angle

90 Deg

Tie off halyard with Bangor knot

5 rungs above the roof

Butt Firefighter foots the ladder and does not lookup to avoid falling debris

Do not look up, falling debris will hit you, and you will not be protected by your helmet.

Firefighters stepthe ladder in to increase the angle.This makes it easer to remove the ladderfrom the building

2nd and 3rd Firefighters place inside foot on the rung and hands on the rungs. Butt Firefighter places both hands on the beam to push away – “Remove ladder from building”

Inside foot

Firefighters get the ladder vertical. 2nd

Firefighter states “Ladder Vertical!”Firefighter on the

left (3rd ) goes to the beam

Firefighters foot the ladder

2nd Firefighter prepares to lower the Ladder by grasping the halyard, stating

“Fingers and Toes!” “Retracting Fly!”

Hands are flat on thebeams not wrapped around them. This is done incase the laddercomes down uncontrolled

2nd firefighter makes sure Dogs areLocked

Butt Firefighter states - “Lower Ladder”2nd and 3rd Firefighter makes sure it is safe for the ladder to come down and states - “Ladder coming Down!”

Butt Firefighter gets on the bottom rung to counter balance the ladder

Firefighters lower the ladder until they get to the center, then let ladder reston their shoulders

Butt firefighter steps off ladder and Positions him/her self on the side of the ladder facing the butt.

Butt firefighter stands, lifting the ladder.Once standing PIVOT under the ladder.

2nd and 3rd Firefighters reverse to direction of travel

Tip Man goes to the tip

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