Aerial Appliances

Question 1

List the different Aerial Appliances

Answer 1

Turntable Ladder
Aerial Ladder Platform (325)
Aerial Ladder Platform (320)
Hydraulic Platform

Question 2

List the Aerial Manouvers which can be carried out

Answer 2

Elevation.
Depression.
Extension.
Housing.
Training (Left/Right).

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a TL

Answer 3

Rescue, with a detachable cage.

Question 4

Working height of TL

Answer 4

32m

Question 5

Max projection of a TL

Answer 5

26.5m

Question 6

Cage Capacity of a TL

Answer 6

3

Question 7

Jack Spread of a TL

Answer 7

2.5-5m variable

Question 8

Jack ground pressure of a TL

Answer 8

Up to 4.5T

Question 9

Laden weight of TL

Answer 9

15T

Question 10

Wind restriction of a TL

Answer 10

30mph

Question 11

How much can a TL depress below the horizontal

Answer 11

6m

Question 12

Working height of ALP325

Answer 12

32m

Question 13

Max projection of ALP325

Answer 13

24m

Question 14

Cage Capacity of ALP325

Answer 14

4

Question 15

Jack Spread of ALP325

Answer 15

2.5-6m variable

Question 16

Jack ground pressure of ALP325

Answer 16

15T

Question 17

Laden weight of ALP325

Answer 17

23T

Question 18

Wind restriction of ALP325

Answer 18

30mph

Question 19

How much can the ALP325 depress below the horizontal

Answer 19

5m

Question 20

Working height of HP

Answer 20

23.5m

Question 21

Max projection of HP

Answer 21

12.45m

Question 22

Cage Capacity of HP

Answer 22

6

Question 23

Jack Spread of HP

Answer 23

5m

Question 24

Jack ground pressure of HP

Answer 24

8T

Question 25

Laden weight of HP

Answer 25

16T

Question 26

Wind Restriction of HP

Answer 26

30mph

Question 27

How much can the HP depress below the horizontal

Answer 27

It Cannot

Question 28

What are the capabilities of each ladder as a water tower?

Answer 28

HP - 2275 lpm
TL - 2000 lpm
ALP325 - 2450 lpm
ALP320 - 1700 lpm

Question 29

What are the range of other uses of a TL

Answer 29

Observation Platform.
Flood lighting & Cameras.
Other services.

Question 30

What are the benefits of a TL

Answer 30

Quick to set up & Deploy.
Longest reach.
Can rest on a building to create a stable staircase for 12 pers.
Can be used in winds up to 60mph.
Low level Jack beam - easier deployment.
Detachable floodlights.

Question 31

What are the benefits of an ALP

Answer 31

4 pers cage capacity.
Highest quantity of water delivery.
Articulated boom tip allows reach over parapets. 
Wheelchair access - ALP325
Rear wheel steering -manouverability.