FIRES 109: Ladders

Subject
Fire Service
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Winter,
Summer
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
This course covers the various types of portable and mounted ladders used in the fire service. Students’ identify the uses of ladders on the fire scene, various methods for placement, and maintenance of ladders while suppression operations are in progress
Outcomes
  • Explain the considerations addressed by ladder inspection, cleaning, and maintenance.
  • Identify the parts of a ladder including markings and labels.
  • Recognize the types of ladders used in the fire service.
Prerequisites

FIRES 101, FIRES 102, FIRES 103, FIRES 104, FIRES 106 with minimum grades of 1.0

Distribution
Career Training
Campus
South