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.