1. Aerial Apparatus Operator Positioning Aerial Apparatus

2. Position for –maximum use –minimum stress There are no hard and fast rules –procedures vary with each incident

3. Tactical Considerations Proper distance from building –maximum stability and best climbing angle Ladder stress –stresses work against strength of aerial

4. Tactical Considerations Tactical use of aerial device –rescue –access to upper levels –ventilation –fire suppression

5. Tactical Uses: Rescue Best approach is from up wind Place at corner of building if possible –allows for rescue on two sides Hose lines should be used for protection from fire

6. Tactical Uses: Access to Upper Levels Operations requiring access –Interior truck work –Using hand lines off aerial –Means of escape –Method of deploy equipment

7. Position upwind when possible Position should afford maximum safety Tactical Uses: Access to Upper Levels

8. Tactical Uses: Ventilation Important function of truck company –Proper position makes job safer and quicker –Position as close as possible –Aerial device should extend above roof

9. For horizontal ventilation –use same rules as for ground ladders Tactical Uses: Ventilation

10. Tactical Uses: Fire Suppression Offensive attack –Give as much reach to fire as possible –Be aware of position of interior crews

11. Defensive attack –Stream used directly on fire –Position further from building Tactical Uses: Fire Suppression

12. Spotting Considerations Surface conditions Weather Electrical hazards Overhead obstructions Angle of operation Location of operation Fire building condition

13. Staging Level 1 –Applied to initial response –Used when two companies are responding

14. Staging Level 2 –Used in greater alarm situations –Designated when additional units are requested

15. Limited Access Highways: Problems Access Water Supply Safety of Other Drivers Fire Fighter Safety

16. Video Positioning Aerial Apparatus