Aerial Apparatus Operator Aerial Apparatus Testing

IFSTA Fire Department Aerial Apparatus Chapter 10

Test Pre-service Test –conducted before apparatus placed in service Service Test –conducted on regular basis

Manufacturer’s Test Conducted by manufacturer prior to delivery Not required by NFPA

Certification Test Conducted by manufacturer Test both fire pump and aerial device –aerial device certification testing –stability test –flow test –fire pump certification test

Acceptance Test Final pre-service test conducted May be conducted prior to or within 10 days after delivery Road test is most common test

Service Testing Aerial Ladders Review service records Stabilizer examinations Turntable and torque box examinations Ladder examination Operational testing Load testing Water system testing

Service Testing Elevating Platform Apparatus Review service records Stabilizer examinations Turntable and torque box examinations Elevating platform examination

Service Testing Elevating Platform Apparatus Aerial boom examination Operational testing Load testing Water system testing

Service Testing Water Tower Apparatus Operational testing Water system testing

Post Testing Activities Record all phases of testing process If problems are found during test –testing should be stopped –problems should be corrected –re-test