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What is the minimum number of firefighters required to set up an aerial device?
What is the minimum number of firefighters required to set up an aerial device?
What is the maximum distance an aerial apparatus can be from a supply source?
What is the maximum distance an aerial apparatus can be from a supply source?
What is the purpose of securing a second intake line when an aerial apparatus is more than 30m from a supply source?
What is the purpose of securing a second intake line when an aerial apparatus is more than 30m from a supply source?
What is the minimum ladder angle required to switch between Rescue Mode and Water Tower Mode on an apparatus with a Dual Position Waterway?
What is the minimum ladder angle required to switch between Rescue Mode and Water Tower Mode on an apparatus with a Dual Position Waterway?
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What is the only mode in which an apparatus with a Dual Position Waterway can flow water?
What is the only mode in which an apparatus with a Dual Position Waterway can flow water?
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Who is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are followed during setup operations?
Who is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are followed during setup operations?
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What is the primary purpose of this guideline?
What is the primary purpose of this guideline?
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Who is responsible for ensuring proper positioning and safe operation of apparatus?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper positioning and safe operation of apparatus?
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What is a key consideration when positioning an aerial device?
What is a key consideration when positioning an aerial device?
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Why is water supply a consideration when positioning apparatus?
Why is water supply a consideration when positioning apparatus?
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What must be done to ensure apparatus is positioned safely?
What must be done to ensure apparatus is positioned safely?
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What is the purpose of stabilizer pads?
What is the purpose of stabilizer pads?
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Who is responsible for requesting and utilizing apparatus at an incident?
Who is responsible for requesting and utilizing apparatus at an incident?
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What is the ideal positioning of an aerial device for access, rescue, and operations?
What is the ideal positioning of an aerial device for access, rescue, and operations?
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Study Notes
Aerial, Ladder, Tower, and Platform Ladders Guidelines
Responsibility
- All TFS personnel are responsible for understanding proper apparatus deployment, operations, and limitations.
- Company Officers are responsible for ensuring proper positioning and safe operation of apparatus, and for ensuring crew members have been trained to operate the apparatus.
- District Chiefs shall ensure that personnel adhere to this guideline.
- The Incident Commander (IC) is responsible for requesting and utilizing apparatus at an incident.
Positioning Guidelines
- Aerial devices should be positioned carefully, as there is usually only one opportunity for effective positioning.
- The proper distance from buildings/obstacles varies and depends on the required height and the use of the apparatus.
- The collapse zone of the structure should be considered when positioning the apparatus.
- Apparatus should be positioned for best advantage, considering access, rescue, improvised standpipe and/or master stream operations, and water supply.
- Ensure apparatus is positioned to provide sufficient clearance to avoid sewers and catch basins.
- Ensure apparatus is positioned to provide sufficient clearance for stabilizers to be deployed fully.
- Ensure apparatus is not positioned over an area where the weight of the apparatus could exceed load limits (e.g., underground parking garages).
- Ensure apparatus is positioned on a level, solid footing, if possible.
Operations Guidelines
- A minimum of two firefighters are required to set up or bed any aerial device.
- The driver of the apparatus is responsible for performing setup operations, and the 2nd firefighter is responsible for ensuring that proper procedures are followed.
- Personnel should follow general practices for safe operation of all apparatus stabilizers as per TFS SOG’s and manufacturer specifications.
- Water Tower apparatus should be no further than 30m (100 ft.- two hose lengths) from a supply source.
- A second intake line should be secured as soon as possible to maximize water supply if over 30m (100 ft.).
- Dual Position Waterway apparatus should be operated following strict TFS procedures and manufacturers specifications.
- Switching between Rescue Mode and Water Tower Mode should only occur at a minimum 20° ladder angle with a drained waterway, fully retracted ladder, and visual confirmation that the monitor carriage locks are engaged.
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