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Topic 13: Rescues

Training aim

To train students in how to operate the aerial appliance from siting
and positioning, through to the successful rescue of a person from a
building/tower.

Resources

• appliance

• fall restraint

• building/tower

CONTENT TO COVER

Recap

NOTE
Recap main points from previous session.

Rescues Remind students that once
the aerial is positioned in
a stationary or in working
Cover the following:
position, the Master Selector
Switch is to be placed in the
• maximum working platform/basket load (refer to the operation off or de-energised position
manual)
to prevent movement of the
aerial.
• maximum load of rescue ladder
• safety of platform controls when rescues are being carried out

• dynamic operation

• the use of lines for assisting rescue. NOTE

Remind students that to minimise excessive shock loading of the aerial
in the event of a fall, the provided restraint equipment must be used.
No boom movements are
permitted when persons are
Maximum load of rescue ladder on any ladder section of any
boom.
Cover the maximum loading of the aerial at each section, or when used
as a water tower.

Refer to appliance specifications in the student reference guide.

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