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AERIAL OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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AERIAL OPERATIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Definition 1 of 31
• Place tip up wind and slightly higher than the window.
• Horizontal ventilationposition the aerial upwind and in a position to reach the most windows.
• Must be coordinated.
Operations on Highways
Horizontal Ventilation
Positioning for Rescue
Elevated Master Stream
Definition 2 of 31
Stop short of building and operate over front of apparatus
Positioning downhill
Positioning for rescue
Overhead obstructions
Positioning uphill
Definition 3 of 31
The first priority for aerial devices is the rescue of victims from upper levels when other means
are not available.
Aerial Stress can occur from
Aerial first priority
Positioning for rescue
The second priority for aerials
,Definition 4 of 31
• Continually be aware of overhead power lines etc.
- Maintain minimum of 10 feet between the aerial and wires.
- Telephone and cable TV lines should be avoided due to the possibility of contact down the
line.
- Articulating apparatus need extra vigilance.
Operating Near Railroads
Elevated Master Stream
Overhead Obstructions
Operations on Highways
Definition 5 of 31
• 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.
Staging area protocol
Aerial Stress can occur from
Operating Near Railroads
Raising the aerial to a victim.
Definition 6 of 31
First due engine, rescue, BC, Aerial report to the scene. All other units stop at least one block
prior to the scene.
Level 1 staging
Levle 2 staging
Level 2 staging
Level 1 stage
,Definition 7 of 31
Ventilation
Place fire fighters on roof or for access to upper story windows.
Extend aerial above the roof six feet. Platforms level with
roof.
Positioning for rescue
Third priority for aerials
Aerial Stress can occur from
Horizontal Ventilation
Definition 8 of 31
No equipment inside the dikes. If roadway on the dike,
monitor stability of the apparatus.
• Position upwind when possible
- More efficient to discharge foam streams downwind.
- Reduces exposure to heat and smoke.
• Challenges
- Narrow driveways
- Dead-end access
- Overhead obstructions
Fuel Storage Facilities
Aerial Stress can occur from
Positioning for Rescue
Operating Near Railroads
, Definition 9 of 31
• 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 Stress can occur from
Aerial first priority
Operating Near Railroads
Raising the aerial to a victim.
Definition 10 of 31
Jump clear of apparatus. Never contact ground and apparatus at same time.
Using safety gear while operating machinery
Exiting apparatus in contact with electrical lines
Performing maintenance on equipment while powered
Landing safely on the ground after a jump
Definition 11 of 31
Initially aim above the victim then lower the ladder to the victims.
- Careful not to hit the building when lowering.
Victim rescue
Roof rescue
Window rescue
Water rescue
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