Aerial Positioning EMTG 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. ( Ave NE – Redmond) Opportunity Bldg - Google Maps Opportunity Bldg - Google MapsOpportunity Bldg - Google Maps
Office Bldg. ( Ave NE – Redmond) Opportunity Bldg - Google Maps Opportunity Bldg - Google MapsOpportunity 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 Cleveland St Redmond - Google Maps 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 ( Ave NE – Redmond) Veloce Apts - Google Map Veloce Apts - Google Map Veloce Apts - Google Map
Apt. Building ( Ave NE – Redmond) Veloce Apts - Google Map Veloce Apts - Google Map 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 NE 76 St Redmond - Google Maps 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.