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Current Revision Date: 9/02/2022 Section 313.042a
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SECTION 313.042a STANDARD AERIAL DEPLOY
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department)
members can quickly, safely, and effectively place aerial apparatus into service.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPE’s) are used to document skill level
performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
The operator should use standard operating procedures to deploy an aerial ladder.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed:
Full PPE for all individuals
1 FFD Aerial apparatus
Task:
The candidate is tasked with the setup and deployment of aerial ladder.
Performance Outcome:
Fresno City Fire Department
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The ability to place an FFD aerial apparatus into service quickly, safely, and effectively
is a critical job skill needed by all Department engineers.
Critical Errors:
If the candidate performs any of the following errors, the evolution is terminated, and
the candidate will fail the current test attempt.
Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to himself /
herself or the public.
Perform an act which did or could have damaged equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 313.041, Standard Stabilizer Deployment
Section 313.041a, Standard Stabilizer Deployment (IPE)
Section 313.042, Standard Aerial Deployment
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SECTION 313.042a STANDARD AERIAL DEPLOY
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
Name:
ID No.:
Date:
NO. TASK STEPS FIRST RETEST
TEST
Deploy Aerial P F P F
1. Prepare aerial for deployment; (Refer to Training and Equipment
Manual Section 313.041a, IPE Standard Stabilizer Deployment)
2. Maintain radio monitoring via portable or exterior speaker.
3. Prior to climbing onto the pedestal area, operator confirms overhead
obstructions/clearances.
4. Ensure appropriate PPE worn by all personnel on the aerial.
5. Ensure all personnel working off, or staging on, the aerial is equipped
with fall protection or safety/ladder belts tethered to the aerial.
6. Always ensure safety chain in place.
7. Activate Aerial Ladder Power switch (“System Lock”).
8. Confirm “Rescue” / “Water Tower” switch position secured.
9. Activate the Fast-Idle switch when applicable.
10. Raise aerial enough to clear body-mounted accessories prior to
rotating.
11. Perform initial elevation and rotation positioning prior to extension, as
conditions allowed, preventing tip lash.
12. Handle aerial controls with finesse, “feathering” the controls to avoid
sudden stops and movements.
13. Utilize a “spotter” for aerial placement when needed and / or
available.
14. Place aerial into proper position for the given task. For rescue
operations, lower aerial into final position.
15. Engage the “Platform Master”, or the “Creeper Master” allowing
personnel at the tip to adjust the aerial to its final spot.
16. Final spot of the aerial will not allow contact with building when
utilized with the expected tip load.
17. Deactivate the Fast-Idle switch as needed.
18. Deactivate Aerial Ladder Power switch.
Successfully completed tasks within twelve 12 minutes.
(Time indicated is for training only)
At a minimum observe the following:
Rated load capacities / actual anticipated load.
Load minder.
General appearance of stresses on the aerial / waterway.
Other: Note abnormal noises or concerns.
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Stow Aerial
1. Activate Aerial Ladder Power switch.
2. Activate the Fast-Idle switch as needed.
3. Raise aerial clear of obstructions.
4. Retract aerial prior to rotating when possible.
5. Rotate the aerial ladder over the bed zone.
6. Confirm the M/S nozzle (with aerial ladders) is stowed.
7. Lower ladder into bed; ‘power down’ to secure aerial.
8. Deactivate the Fast-Idle switch as necessary.
9. Re-pin the waterway back in the Rescue position as required.
10. Deactivate Aerial Ladder Power switch.
11. Replace pedestal cover and safety chains.
12. Operator performs safely, confidently, and efficiently.
13. Operator Can explain all aspects of the Load Chart
14. Can explain the three different ways an operator at the pedestal can
override controls being used at the aerial tip.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to himself/
herself or the public.
2 Perform an act which did or could have damaged equipment.
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #2 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
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Evaluator Comments:
Candidate Comments: