Peach
Fire Department

Instructor-led discussion of aerial apparatus driver-operator topics. Officer selects focus. Topics that fit this sheet include: aerial apparatus types (straight stick, tower / platform, articulating, quint), aerial positioning (scrub area, throw, reach, working from corner of building, avoiding overhead utilities), apparatus stabilization (outrigger deployment, short-jack vs full deployment, ground pads, slope limits — typically 6° per manufacturer), load chart reading and use (envelope of safe operation by extension and angle), tip load capacity vs angle / extension, water delivery (master stream from tip, pre-piped waterway, GPM at various angles), platform vs ladder operations, victim rescue from aerial (basket loading, ladder rescue), rotation and operating limits, manual override / emergency operation, cab cradle and bedding the stick, daily / weekly inspection (cables, slides, hydraulic system, waterway), aerial certification testing (NFPA 1911 annual, 5-year extensive), apparatus driving considerations (tail swing, height, weight, cornering, bridge load limits), and pre-incident planning for aerial access. Reference: NFPA 1002 Ch. 6, NFPA 1901, NFPA 1911, IFSTA Aerial Apparatus D/O. Document specific topic covered.

1. 1. Describe the aerial operation or topic discussed.
2. 2. Read the load chart for a given configuration and identify safe operation.
3. 3. Describe stabilization procedure including slope and surface considerations.
4. 4. Identify aerial inspection points per NFPA 1911.
5. 5. Review department aerial positioning SOG.

For firefighters from other departments.