Content
Course content
This course covers the following topics:
- Uses for ground ladders.
- Primary causes of falls off ladders.
- Factors to consider for proper ladder selection.
- Safety precautions when using ground ladders.
- Fall prevention, including risk assessments and controls.
- Ladder components.
- Heat sensor labels.
- Ground ladder specifications ARFF personnel must know.
- Best practices for acquiring (slipping), carrying, pitching, underrunning, extending, placing, and securing ground ladders.
- Safety precautions for ascending, descending, and working from ground ladders.
- Techniques for carrying and lowering casualties down ground ladders.
- Communication protocols during ladder operations.
- Procedures for inspecting and maintaining ground ladders.











