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Topic 9: Practical operation of aerial:

Part 2

Training aim

To train students in how to :

• operate the aerial ladder using control station controls to reach
objectives specified by the trainer

• safely work on and from the aerial using the restraint equipment

• operate the monitor controls and monitor remote controls (where
fitted)

• operate the dedicated aerial communication systems.

Resources

• appliance

• fall restraint equipment

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Recap

Recap main points from previous session.

Practical operation of aerial

Demonstration (no water supply required)

• Demonstrate to the students the aerial movements required to
position the aerial in a particular location, for example, to provide
fire attack or for access to upper floors or roof.

• Demonstrate the operation of the monitor from both the control
station and from the aerial platform (where fitted).

• Demonstrate the operation of the ladder communication system.

Student practice

• Students to operate the aerial and monitor controls from the
ground, including operating controls with the aerial close to
buildings and windows.

• Students to manipulate the Aerial controls to follow a parallel line
down the face of the building/tower.

September 2018 | Version 2