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Job Sheet #7 Head First Ladder Exit Introduction: The firefighter will exit a window onto a portable ladder, head first down the ladder to rapidly escape room. Job Steps 1. Firefighter locates open window where ladder is positioned. Note: It is not necessary for firefighter to clear window as this skill is evaluated elsewhere. 2. Firefighter, remaining as low as possible, exits window head first onto ladder. 3. Firefighter pulls himself/herself onto the ladder rapidly, one rung at a time. 4. Once feet hit top rung, firefighter stops descent. 5. Firefighter reaches up and grasps ladder beam, with right hand/arm, slides left hand to the right and using left arm as a pivot point, rotates body across the ladder beam to a standing position. 6. Firefighter continues descent in a normal fashion. 7. Firefighter shall satisfactorily perform steps # 2-6 at least once with full PPE and at least once with full PPE and SCBA.