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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
COMPANY PERFORMANCE EVOLUTIONS (CPEs)
315.010 TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS, SETTING UP
AN AERIAL LADDER
EFFECTIVE: JUNE 2011
Current Revision Date: 12/19/18 Next Revision Date: 12/19/20
Author’s Name/Rank: Christian Palmer, Captain Review Level: 1
PURPOSE
Promote training and assist in measuring fire ground effectiveness of crews setting
up an aerial ladder.
APPLICATION
The use of an aerial ladder provides a multitude of operational capabilities. From
roof access for ventilation to rescue to deploying an elevated master stream, the
aerial ladder is a vital tool in the firefighting arsenal. The ability to quickly and
effectively set up the aerial ladder cannot be overstated.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Master stream nozzle should be placed in either rescue or ladder pipe postion per
operational need.
PROCESS
Time begins at signal from instructor and ends when aerial ladder is ready to be
climbed.
Equipment Needed: One truck company with members in full PPE, without SCBA.
Task: Position and properly set up the aerial ladder.
Performance Outcome: An aerial ladder properly set up for simulated elevated
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master stream operation.
Company Directive: Set up the aerial ladder to prepare for an elevate master stream
operation. Position the aerial at a minimum of 90-degree rotation, 75 percent
extension and 45-degree elevation. This task should be completed within 3 minutes.
300' LDH
1000 GPM
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
NFPA 1410, Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations, Chapter 6
Training and Equipment Manual,
Section 313.041, Standard Stabilizer Deployment
Section 313.041a, Standard Stabilizer Deployment (IPE)
Section 313.042, Standard Aerial Deployment
Section 313.042a, Standard Aerial Deployment (IPE)
IFSTA Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook
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