See TRUCK COMPANY – SERVICE AERIAL LADDER PIPE OPERATIONS
FOG NOZZLES: 1000 – 1250 GPM @ 80 PSI / SMOOTH BORE NOZZLES: 1 ½”, 1 ¾”, 2”
MAXIMUM TIME: 7:30
1 Wear Proper PPE • Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for incident • Do not wear helmet in the cab
2 Check for crew and apparatus security – seat belts • All compartment and crew doors must be closed • Check for crew being seated and wearing seat belts • Must be done before apparatus moves
3 Turn on emergency lights, including headlights (Opticom ON while driving Code 3) • Must turn on headlights and all warning lights • Once Spring Brake is released, check for door and seatbelt warning lights
4 Spot apparatus (turn table) in correct location for aerial operation • Truck should be spotted at the corner of the building/objective for optimal reach
5 Set both parking brake and front parking brake CRITICAL ERROR • TIME STARTS
6 Place road transmission into neutral CRITICAL ERROR
7 Engage Ladder Master device
8 Engage Ladder PTO device
9 Exit Cab • Take helmet, portable radio, and other PPE
10 Place wheel blocks on left and right front tires. CRITICAL ERROR • Collapsible wheel blocks locked • Forward and aft of wheel; must be done before outriggers CRITICAL ERROR • Wheel blocks in complete alignment with tire • Square to tread
11 Verbalize operating grade level indicators for Slope and Grade identification prior to leveling 12 Switch hydraulic power to Stabilizer position (if equipped)
13 Turn on High Idle Switch
14 Extend outriggers • Low side first • High side second • Do Not Short Jack CRITICAL ERROR
15 Place outrigger plates down CRITICAL ERROR • Place plates with handles facing the truck side – trip hazard • Lower jacks to ground, low side first, stair step lifting if needed. Jacks should be placed in center of pad.
16 Raise rear wheels off ground or take the bulge out of the rear for correct stabilization • Per Task Book and Operators Manual, the operator can either take the bulge out of the rear tires or raise the tires off the ground on level ground • Front tires must maintain contact at all times CRITICAL ERROR
17 Verbalize and Ensure apparatus level indicators are green for slope and grade. CRITICAL ERROR
18 Verbalize and Ensure all on ground indicator lights are illuminated to activate ladder power 19 Place safety pins CRITICAL ERROR • Chains must be unrolled (if equipped) • Ensure that handled end does not come in contact with outrigger box • T-Handle to outside
20 Switch hydraulic power to Aerial (if equipped)
21 Close outrigger control doors (if equipped)
22 Connect water source to intake: • Spanner tight • Call for water to intake valve at Engine idle pressure • Check for Kinks/Hazards
23 Bleed air from supply line, close bleeder valve when air is removed before mounting turntable.
24 Replace pedestal safety chain after mounting turn table (if equipped)
25 Ensure waterway mechanism is in the proper locked position for Ladder Pipe Operation CRITICAL ERROR
26 Open cover to pedestal controls
27 Monitor portable radio at all times
28 Turn volume on aerial ladder intercom up to an audible level
29 Ensure high idle is on
30 Turn on aerial ladder tracking lights
31 Issue CLEAR and AUDIBLE verbal statements prior to aerial ladder movement
32 To operate aerial controls • Activate dead-man pedal or pull up on locking collars (if equipped) • Two hands are recommended • DO NOT override safety interlocks (if equipped) CRITICAL ERROR
33 Ensure proper placement for Ladder Pipe Operations • One movement (Elevate, Rotate, Extend) at a time is preferred but multiple movements can be done simultaneously
34 Order of operation (may be done simultaneously): • Elevate – 70 Degrees • Rotate to desired target • Extend to desired or directed height • Ensure rung alignment light is on • Lower nozzle before charging
35 Charge waterway system from pedestal using Gate Valve Toggle CRITICAL ERROR
36 Confirm by radio with Pump Engineer initial pump pressure of 150psi
37 Verify ladder height, nozzle psi, and GPM with Pump Engineer for correct pressure
38 Ensure effectiveness of stream
39 All movement with aerial ladder must be smooth and safe CRITICAL ERROR
40 Notify Rater that the evolution is completed by CLEARLY CALLING “TIME” CRITICAL ERROR
See Manipulative Guide for definition of CRITICAL ERRORS
