Aerial PositioningEMTG 2013

Objectives

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

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.

Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices

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

EMTG:◦L1 & L3

Straight Stick Tiller ◦ Light Duty – 250# Tip Load◦ No Pump

Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices

EMTG:◦L27

Straight Stick Tiller◦ Light Duty – 250# Tip Load◦ With pump on Tractor

Types of Aerial Apparatus/Devices

EMTG:◦L16

Straight Frame Platform (Ladder Tower)◦ Heavy Duty – 1000# Tip Load

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

Where to position?

Where would you position your aerial for an Office Building?◦Rescue?◦Roof Access?◦Ladder Pipe Operation?

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?

Apt. Building (16141 Cleveland St – Redmond)Cleveland St Redmond - Google Maps

Where to position?

Where would you position your aerial for this Apartment Building?◦Rescue?◦Roof Access?◦Ladder Pipe Operation?

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?

Apt. Building (8208 161 Ave NE – Redmond)<Side A>Veloce Apts - Google Map

Apt. Building (8208 161 Ave NE – Redmond) <Side B>Veloce Apts - Google Map

Where to position?

Where would you position your aerial for this Apartment Building?◦Rescue?◦Roof Access?◦Ladder Pipe Operation?

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?

Commercial (17777 NE 76 St – Redmond)NE 76 St Redmond - Google Maps

Where to position?

Where would you position your aerial on this commercial building?◦Rescue?◦Roof Access?◦Ladder Pipe Operation?

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?

Conclusion…

If you are able to, please work with your Shift BC & provide written feedback to your department’s training BC

Comments will be collected from all ladder companies / BCs to be organized and redistributed back to BCs to share with all company officers.