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  • August 7, 2024
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Aerial spotting - ANSWER-Less than 5 stories - spot outside engine

Greater than 5 stories - spot inside inside



Aerial Stress can occur from - ANSWER-• Excessive degree of anglehorizontally or vertically.

• Non parallel positions.

• Supported vs. unsupported.

• Length of extension.

• Nozzle reaction/ wind reaction

• Improper operation/stabilization

• Heat exposure

• Ice on ladder



Aerial first priority - ANSWER-The first priority for aerial devices is the rescue of victims from upper
levels when other means are not available.



Level 1 staging - ANSWER-First due engine, rescue, BC, Aerial report to the scene. All other units stop
at least one block prior to the scene.



Level 2 staging - ANSWER-IC designated a staging area. Staging area manager assigned. Manager
communicates resources to IC.



Staging area protocol - ANSWER-Company officers report to staging area manager.

Staging manager should be easily identified.



Positioning for Rescue - ANSWER-• Turntable upwind of the target.

• Place at building corner if possible.

, • If rescuing in an area threatened by fire, use a wide-angle fog stream to push heat or fire away
from the aerial.

• If the victims is to be lifted over the top rail-spot directly in line with the victim.

• All dependent on individual situations.



Supported and unsupported tip - ANSWER-Most modern aerials are designed to be non supported.

• All RFD aerials are designed to be unsupported.

• Maximum loading can be accomplished between 70 and 80 degrees.

• Rule of thumb - one fire fighter per fly



weakest operational position - ANSWER-Low angle and long extension



Staging area manager should be the only one with lights flashing. All other apparatus should turn off
their emergency lights.



Operating Near Railroads - ANSWER-• Never park apparatus on railroad tracks.

• When possible park on the same side of the tracks as the incident.

• If necessary to place aerial over tracks-insure that trains have been halted.

• Keep aerial device 25 feet above the level of the tracks.



Who to Rescue - ANSWER-• Order of priority

- Most severely threatened

- Largest number or group

- Remainder of those in the fire area

- People in exposed areas



Raising the aerial to a victim. - ANSWER-• Ideal position is perpendicular to the objective

- Twisting stresses reduced.

- 4 to 6 inches from the building.

• If not perpendicular to the window

- Place the beam nearest the building above and over the sill.

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