standard operating procedure college station fire department
standard operating procedure college station fire department
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE<br />
COLLEGE STATION FIRE DEPARTMENT<br />
SUBJECT: Aerial Operations SOP: 300.4.10<br />
CATEGORY: Aerial Apparatus Set Up PAGE: 1 of 2<br />
APPROVED BY:<br />
Chief, Fire Department DATE: 3/99<br />
Aerial Apparatus Set Up<br />
The purpose of this <strong>procedure</strong> is to minimize the time necessary to place an aerial apparatus into operation<br />
for rescue or master stream operation.<br />
Any personnel <strong>operating</strong> on an elevated aerial device will wear full protective equipment (SOP 300.04) and<br />
a ladder belt. Once personnel are in position on the aerial ladder the ladder belt will be secured to a rung or<br />
handrail.<br />
Elevated Aerial Operations- Non Master Stream<br />
1. The Ladder Officer should quickly size-up the scene upon arrival to ensure that the apparatus is<br />
placed in the most advantageous position.<br />
NOTE: The most desirable position would be off one corner of the structure. This allows the aerial to<br />
access two sides of the structure. Building corners are more stable and less likely to collapse. The<br />
Ladder Officer should also consider having the apparatus backed into position as the safest configuration<br />
for aerial operations with the aerial device <strong>operating</strong> toward the rear of the apparatus.<br />
2. Once the apparatus is parked, the Driver will activate the aerial ladder power and/or engage the<br />
pump.<br />
3. Upon exiting the apparatus, the Driver will proceed to the rear of the unit and operate the left and<br />
right side stabilizers. The up-slope outrigger will be positioned first, then the down-slope<br />
outrigger.<br />
NOTE: A forward down-slope in excess of 4 degrees is too severe for aerial operations. Apparatus must be<br />
repositioned before safe aerial set up can be accomplished.<br />
4. Upon exiting the apparatus, the Firefighter I will place the left and right side stabilizer pads in<br />
position and assist the Driver as required.<br />
5. If required, the Firefighter I will assist the Driver/Engineer in setting the apparatus stabilizers.<br />
6. Upon exiting the apparatus, the Ladder Officer will make a more thorough evaluation of the<br />
scene to determine the position to which the aerial device will be raised.<br />
rev: 11/95, 7/97,re#’d 11/02
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