Ground Ladders
CEF008 – 4.00 Hours
Schedule
| FP CEF008 73 | $10.00 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn to identify common ladder types and their key components, enabling you to make an informed decision when selecting the appropriate ladder for specific tasks. You will be able to identify key components of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1931 standards. This course emphasizes best practices for ladder safety, including proper techniques for carrying, deploying, and positioning ladders to minimize the risk of injury. You will also identify safe ladder use during rescue operations and ladder repositioning.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.
In order to receive a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all modules. Participants have 180 days from the registration date to complete the course.
Online Course Technical Requirements
Participants must provide:
- Desktop computer or laptop
Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues. - Broadband or high-speed internet connection
- Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e., sending and receiving)
- Alternative: Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection
Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.
- Current version of web browser
- Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 130 or higher, Google Chrome 130 or higher
- Alternatives: Microsoft Edge 130 or higher, Safari 16 or higher [as applicable]
Note: Microsoft Edge and Safari are not among our tested browsers for this course. You may experience layout, navigation, and/or tracking issues. Please utilize one of the recommended browsers.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 24 or higher
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and end-of-course exam.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Identify ladder types and their components.
- Choose the appropriate ladder for different scenarios.
- Identify safe methods for carrying ladders.
- Identify safe methods for deploying ladders.
- Identify how to use ladders to rescue people safely.
- Identify key components of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1931 standards.
Suggested Audience
This course is designed for all first responders.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]