Ground Ladders: Moving Beyond Minimum Standards
Are you looking to grow your ground ladder game and knowledge? Ground ladders are more than shiny ornaments on the side of your rig. All firefighters need to be proficient in what is a basic skill. This class will help you elevate your ground ladder game beyond academy minimum standards. We'll review the basics of ground ladders; construction; standards; basic use for work and victim rescue; and nonconventional use of ladders such as splicing, scaling, and alternative heeling. This class will introduce new tips and tricks learned from the real world. It's not just for the truckies but also for the engine folks who may show up first due to that victim waiting on rescue.
