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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