Transcript Aerial Positioning

Aerial Positioning
EMTG 2013
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Understand the strengths/weaknesses of
each type of aerial device among the
EMTG departments
◦ Reference: IFSTA Aerial Apparatus & John
Mittendorf’s Truck Company Operations
Objectives
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Using the pictures provided:
◦ For each type of occupancy, describe the
proper aerial positioning for the following:
 Rescue
 Roof Access (Vertical Ventilation Operations)
 Ladder Pipe Operation (Defensive Mode)
◦ Discuss as a Ladder crew with respective shift
BC
 Provide written responses to your training BC.
Objectives
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Types of aerial apparatus and devices
◦ Straight Stick on Straight Frame
◦ Straight Stick on Tiller
◦ Platform Devices on Straight Frame
 Ladder Tower
 Tower Ladder
Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices
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EMTG:
◦ L1 & L3
 Straight Stick Tiller
◦ Light Duty – 250# Tip Load
◦ No Pump
Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices
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EMTG:
◦ L27
 Straight Stick Tiller
◦ Light Duty – 250# Tip Load
◦ With pump on Tractor
Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices
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EMTG:
◦ L16
 Straight Frame Platform (Ladder Tower)
◦ Heavy Duty – 1000# Tip Load
Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices
Office Bldg.
(8383 158 Ave NE – Redmond) <Side A>
Opportunity Bldg - Google Maps
Office Bldg.
(8383 158 Ave NE – Redmond) <Side D>
Opportunity Bldg - Google Maps
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Where would you position your aerial for an
Office Building?
◦ Rescue?
◦ Roof Access?
◦ Ladder Pipe Operation?
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If you have a choice of a platform and a straight
stick…How would that affect your decision on the
positioning of each type of apparatus?
Where to position?
Apt. Building
(16141 Cleveland St – Redmond)
Cleveland St Redmond - Google Maps
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Where would you position your aerial for this
Apartment Building?
◦ Rescue?
◦ Roof Access?
◦ Ladder Pipe Operation?
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If you have a choice of a platform and a straight
stick…How would that affect your decision on the
positioning of each type of apparatus?
Where to position?
Apt. Building
Veloce Apts - Google Map
(8208 161 Ave NE – Redmond)<Side A>
Apt. Building
Veloce Apts - Google Map
(8208 161 Ave NE – Redmond) <Side B>
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Where would you position your aerial for this
Apartment Building?
◦ Rescue?
◦ Roof Access?
◦ Ladder Pipe Operation?
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If you have a choice of a platform and a straight
stick…How would that affect your decision on the
positioning of each type of apparatus?
Where to position?
Commercial
(17777 NE 76 St – Redmond)
NE 76 St Redmond - Google Maps
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Where would you position your aerial on this
commercial building?
◦ Rescue?
◦ Roof Access?
◦ Ladder Pipe Operation?
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If you have a choice of a platform and a straight
stick…How would that affect your decision on the
positioning of each type of apparatus?
Where to position?
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If you are able to, please work with your
Shift BC & provide written feedback to
your department’s training BC
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Comments will be collected from all ladder
companies / BCs to be organized and
redistributed back to BCs to share with all
company officers.
Conclusion…