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Job Sheet #8 Second Floor Escape Introduction: The firefighter will exit a second floor window by hanging at arms' length from window sill, dropping to the ground and rolling away from the building. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates open window and attempts to attract attention/help. 2. Firefighter positions themselves in window, maintaining as low a profile as possible. 3. Firefighter grasps window sill and rotates body outside the opening while hanging onto the sill. 4. Firefighter hangs from sill with full body extension. 5. While hanging, firefighter quickly surveys the ground beneath, releases grip and falls to ground. 6. When hitting ground, firefighter drops and rolls to absorb impact. 7. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps # 2-6 once with PPE only.