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Page 1: Categories of Aerial Ladders Aerial Ladders Aerial Platforms Telescoping Aerial Platform Tele-Squirt Articulating Aerial Platform Quint
Page 2: Categories of Aerial Ladders Aerial Ladders Aerial Platforms Telescoping Aerial Platform Tele-Squirt Articulating Aerial Platform Quint

Categories of Aerial LaddersAerial LaddersAerial PlatformsTelescoping Aerial Platform Tele-Squirt Articulating Aerial Platform Quint

Page 3: Categories of Aerial Ladders Aerial Ladders Aerial Platforms Telescoping Aerial Platform Tele-Squirt Articulating Aerial Platform Quint

Uses of AerialRescue

Master Streams

Ventilation

Access to Upper Storeys

Lighting Platform

Observation Platform

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Ladder ConstructionTruss Beam

Triangular Shape Trusses

Aluminum Alloy or Steel

Welded or Riveted

Tension and Compression Distributed over beam

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Hoisting CylindersSeamless Steel

Sealed

Hydraulic Oil

Safety Valve

Emergency Operation

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Extension Cylinders and Cables

Cylinder at Base of Ladder Aircraft Cables Pulleys

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Turntable

Continuous Rotation - 3600

Metal Plate

Operating Pedestal

Manual Control

Emergency Operation

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Control Pedestal

Mounted at Side of Ladder Levers Elevation Extension Rotation

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Control Pedestal

Joy Stick Gauges Oil Pressure Engine Starter Switch Light Switch Intercom

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CommunicationsGround to tipHands free operation

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Jacks Out-Riggers and Stabilizers

Stabilizing Jack Plates or Stabilizer Pad

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Other FeaturesInclinometer Load Indicator Emergency Outside Controls Platform Controls Turret Nozzle Heat Stress Indicator

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What are the drivers Responsibilities?

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What are the firefighters responsibilities?

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Rescue PrioritiesMost Severely Threatened Victims Largest Groups of Victims Remainder of People in Fire Area Victims in Exposed Areas Position Aerial at Corner of Bldg., When

Possible

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Window RescuePerpendicular to Bldg., If Possible

Don't Block Opening

Platform

Top of Basket Even with Sill

Approach From Side or Top

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Victim Removal on Ladder

Capable Adults

F/F to Act as Guide for Descent

Injured Adults

Over the Shoulder Carry - One F/F to Assist

Infant One Arm Carry

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Victim Removal by Stokes Down Ladder

Top Guide Rope

Rope Lowering

Guy Lines

Rope Through Rungs Lower Ladder

Stokes Mount on Platform

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Aerial used for Exposure ProtectionDirect Application of Stream Onto Exposure

Stream into Thermal Column

Eliminate Brands

Wide Sweeping Motion of Stream

Don't Break Windows

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Fire AttackOffensive Straight Stream Into Structure Defensive External Never when F/F or Victims Are In Building Stream Elevation Maximum of 80% of Ladder Length

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Fog Stream AdvantagesGreater Heat Absorption

Steam

Wider Area of Coverage

Close-up Offensive Attack

Exposure Protection

Siphon Ventilation

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Disadvantages

Short Reach and Penetration

Affected by Wind

Fire

Atmosphere

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Detachable Water Pipe Set Pattern on Ground

Clamp Nozzle to Top Two Rungs

Secure with Safety Rope

Attach Guide Ropes if Applicable

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Detachable Water Pipe Attach Supply Line

77m (3")

Hose Straps

Attach Siamese and Gate

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Master StreamClimb ladder as per safe ladder practices

Foot Pads Down and Locked

Fasten Safety Belt

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Master StreamCreate the Fire Stream as Per Officer’s Orders

− Type of Stream

− Direction

− Purpose

• Avoid Electrical Wires with Stream

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Factors affecting aerial performance HeatDiscolorationDeformed WeldsImproper operation of any partPaint BlisterHeat LabelsPressure relief valve on hydraulicsWarm to the touch

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Mechanical Failure Signs

Leaking fuelLeaking hydraulic fluidCooling system leakMotor oil leakOverheating of componentsVibrations and noisesStress cracks

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Cold TemperaturesSlower operation due to thick hydraulic fluidSteel affected ( minimized shock load)Ice forming on ladder ( increased weight)Frozen hydraulic linesWon’t retractFreezing runoff ( truck may slide downhillDrain water pipe as soon as completed with it