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14’ Roof Ladder Beam Raise
Level I4/1/12
Introduction
• This presentation demonstrates the basic operation of a one person beam raise.
• The evolution begins with the ladder on the engine.
• The scenario calls for a single roof ladder.
Ladder Basics
• Tip to sill for rescue, entry or RIC.
• Tip to top of windward side for breaking glass.
• Three rungs above the roof for roof operations.
• One person per section.
• Duo-Safety ladders are rated for 750 lbs.
Ladder Removal
• Find approximate balance point.
• High shoulder carry.
• Butt section slightly lower.
• Hands on beams.
Ladder Travel
• Commands “ladder coming
through” and “ladder coming
around” should be used to
safely alert others on the fire
ground of your presence.
Raising Ladder
• Determine ladder placement and distance to building.
• Pivot ladder on beam without skipping.
• Rotate ladder parallel to building before the second spur hits the ground.
Laddering Building
• One foot on lower rung.
• Both hands on beams.
• Place ladder into building.
• The ladder is adjusted holding the 2nd and 5th rungs.
• The ladder should be at approximately 75 degrees with four points of contact.
Adjusting the Ladder
Footing Ladder
SL 9
• One foot on the heel with two hands on the beams.
• Watching overhead.
Laddering Away
• Place one foot on lower rung.
• Hands on beams.
• Pull Ladder away.
• Rotate ladder perpendicular
to building.
Lowering the Ladder
• Confirm there are no obstructions behind.
• Grasp both beams and lower ladder away to high shoulder carry at approximate balance point.
• Visually check the area
behind and state “Clear”.
Travel Away
• Loudly state “ladder coming through” and “ladder coming around”.
• Butt section is slightly lower than tip.