1. C L A S #5
Driver Operator Refresher Training

2. Operating Emergency Vehicles Class #5
Henderson Fire Department
Certified Driver Operator
Refresher Training

3. Course Goals
To provide refresher training to all certified drivers of the Henderson Fire Department.
Each driver / operator must be able to successfully perform the skills listed in the course objectives.
The goal of the program is “Refresher Training”. This is a good opportunity for senior engineers to review driving skills with firefighters in the drivers program.

4. Course Objectives
NFPA 1002 ,Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications 2009 Edition
6.2.1* Maneuver and position an aerial apparatus(Skyboom)
The NFPA 1002 standard is what the Henderson Fire Department has adopted and all driver operators must be proficient in the skills listed in the standard. Company officers will evaluate the performance of their engineers and driver / operators assigned to their station.

5. Course Objectives 6.2.2* Stabilize an aerial apparatus
6.2.3* Maneuver and position the aerial device from each control station
6.2.4* Lower an aerial device using the emergency operating system
(Skyboom will be used for completing these objectives)
Review the objectives

6. Positioning

7. “ It can be argued that the fire ground placement of aerial apparatus is the most critical of all types of apparatus.”
Truck functions are extremely import on every fire ground scene. Leave the front open and give them truck functions.

8. Standard Operating Procedures for Positioning
Level 1 Staging
1st Engine, Truck and Rescue report to Incident - Truck will take the front of the structure
Working Structure Fire
Offensive - (Possible Vertical Vent)
Defensive - Biggest impact on fire (between fire and exposures)
Captains review with Engineers SOPs regarding placement of apparatus at fire scenes. What is we do as a department. One truck and two sky-booms! Where and when do the sky-booms play as aerials Vs engine companies. It’s important that first in companies understand the need to leave access for the truck when spotting their apparatus.

9. Tactical Considerations
Rescue
Access to Upper Levels
Ventilation
Fire Suppression (Elevated Master Streams)

10. Rescue Uphill and Upwind Spot at the corner if possible
If using a platform - How will they enter the platform?
Elevate, Rotate, Extend, LOWER !
Uphill & Upwind - Makes it easier for victims and rescuers. Engineers will have better visibility
Spot on corner - allows victims to be reached on two sides
Platform - Understand and train with platform to know the best way to bring victims into the platform. Over front handrail ? - Gates on sides ? Know your equipment!
Elevate, rotate, extend and LOWER - aerial sequence. Last step is lower to the victim if possible - avoids victim bailing early onto ladder

11. Access to Upper Levels Performing truck work on upper levels
Secondary water supply to upper levels
As means of escape or egress should conditions worsen
Used to deploy portable equipment
Regardless of the function - Officers and Engineers must know the limitations of their specific apparatus
Building coverage and aerial apparatus reach should be maximized (upwind) when positioning apparatus.
Know how far away to position to gain maximum reach of apparatus - Officers ask your engineers if they know!
Get out and practice!

12. Ventilation Pitched roof Vs flat roof Operating from aerial device
Unburned side (Safety of vent group)
Sky-booms extend ladder above roof line
Platforms at roof level
Uphill and upwind
Position uphill and upwind - This will help engineers and operators visibility as well as allowing for the safety of the vent group working on the roof.
Discuss the possibility of operating from the aerial device - pros and cons
Ladder from the unburned side as close as possible to vent area. This will minimize travel distance for vent group as well as give them a safe working roof when departing from device.
Extend ladders above the roof line so crews can easily depart and return also helps to see the ladder for egress.
Platforms need to be set as close to the roof as possible for ease of access.

13. Fire Suppression (Elevated Master Streams)
Blitz attacks
Defensive attacks
Exposure protection
Blitz attack - Position apparatus to gain maximum reach of fire stream. Place nozzle as low as possible and direct into ceiling area if possible. Aerial must be close enough to be effective.
Defensive attack - Position at corners or at safe distances considering collapse zones. Radiant heat is also a factor here. This positioning must be balanced so that an effective fire stream may be deployed.
Discuss the benefits of using master streams from an aerial device as exposure protection.

14. Spotting Considerations
Surface Conditions
Weather Conditions
Electrical Hazards or Overhead Obstructions
Angle and Location of aerial device
Fire Building Conditions

15. Surface Conditions Soft surfaces
Surface condition may change due to incident
Paved-surfaces
Vaults - Underground parking
Avoid soft surfaces whenever possible - If apparatus must be spotted on soft surface then the operator must watch for settling and may consider additional cribbing when stabilizing.
Conditions may change due to water run off or excessive heat - (asphalt in the summer is a good example)
Underground vaults or parking garages may not support the weight of an aerial. ( Green Valley Ranch Station is a good example) Know your district.

16. Weather Conditions Cold Hot Windy
Primary weather considerations here are heat and wind.
Know the limitations set by the manufacturer - Winds impose a dynamic load on the aerial device and may reduce the overall stability.
Extreme heat may tend to weaken firm paved surfaces such as asphalt parking lots or streets.

17. Electrical Hazards or Overhead Obstructions
Electrical lines
Cable TV
Telephone
Trees
Overhangs / Parking covers
Engineers must always be aware of overhead power lines. It’s just as important to look up as down when spotting an aerial apparatus.
Remember to maintain a safe distance when operating around lines (10 feet Minimum)
Other lines such as telephone and cable may hinder operations and the possibility that contact with electrical hazards upstream is always possible.
Other overhead obstructions such as parking covers, balconies and trees must always be taken into consideration.
Know the height of your apparatus!

18. Angle and Location of Aerial Device
Spotting will also be determined by stabilizing
Stability can be improved by deploying the aerial device directly off the front or back
Spotting on an incline
Length of outriggers, ground obstructions will help to determine spotting.
The apparatus is most stable when deployed off the front or rear of the apparatus. An angle perpendicular to the apparatus is the least stable.
Understand the manufacturer’s recommendations.

19. Fire Building Conditions
Extent of Fire
Radiant Heat
Effective reach (elevated streams)
Collapse zones
Egress
The extent of fire will also have an affect on spotting. Radiant heat and the ability to deploy an effective fire stream will help determine spotting.
Collapse zones during defensive fires and fires in large structures should always be taken into account.
The collapse zone is equal to 1.5 times the building height.
Always leave a way out and avoid making the apparatus an exposure hazard.

20. Stabilizing

21. Stabilizing
Certified Driver Operators must be familiar with aerial apparatus (Skyboom) operated by HFD.

22. Stabilizing
Certified Driver Operator are to review the following procedures:
Basics of aerial hydraulic systems
Transferring power to hydraulic system
Setting stabilizers
Operating valves and understanding sequence of events
Stabilizing on even and uneven terrain
Locking stabilizers and transferring power to aerial device
Have Engineers and operators review these systems and procedures.
Monday checkout is a perfect time for class.

23. Operating Aerial Device
All Certified Driver Operators must understand the proper procedures for operating the aerial device.
From pedestal
From Bucket
Remote
Auxiliary / Emergency Operations
Engineers assigned to aerial devices should have an excellent working knowledge of all procedures for operating aerial devices.
Pedestal, bucket and remote device operations should be practiced and trained on routinely.
Captains should have Engineers review the emergency operations specific for their equipment with the entire crew.
Set up an appointment with the mechanics if you desire to help understand these operations.

24. Emergency Operations Auxiliary pump operation may be required
Each manufacture will have specific information on this operation
Remember this pump is to be operated at one minute intervals with one minute of rest to prevent overheating.
Have the Engineers review this procedure

25. Summary

26. Summary 6.2.1* Maneuver and position an aerial apparatus
6.2.2* Stabilize an aerial apparatus
6.2.3* Maneuver and position the aerial device from each control station
6.2.4* Lower an aerial device using the emergency operating system
Review these objectives and the impact they have on our department