Book 8: Module 9 tillering Flashcards
The lafd utilizes ____ ____ aerial ladder trucks
Tractor drawn
The person that steers the tiller is called the ___ ____ and the seat provided from Which to steer is called a tiller _____ or ____ _____
Tiller man
Tiller seat
Tiller bucket
Los Angeles city fire department prefers tractor drawn Aerial ladder trucks for several reasons:
1.______On narrow streets this allows for several emergency and non-emergency driving
- Greater stability in _____ at higher speeds
- Greater stability during aerial operation can be gained by _______ the truck
- The Tillerman can assist the Apparatus operator in _____ the truck and observing for ______ obstructions
- The presence of a Tillerman provides an increase safety margin during ______ operations
Maneuvering
Turns
Jackknifing
Spotting
overhead
Backing
Safe and proper tillering is not just a matter of climbing into the tiller bucket and steering the trailer. The concept of tillering is in someway is the _____ of driving a vehicle.
Opposite
Keeping your eyes at least ____ _____ahead of the truck will help you avoid being taken by surprise and reacting late to a decision made by the apparatus operator
1/2 block
Do not ___-_____The trailer for a turn without direct verbal communication with the apparatus operator!
Pre-position Means allowing the trailer to move wall past an in-line position after turn is completed. To avoid this, it is important to begin straightening the tiller wheels before the truck has completed the turn
______ Means allowing the trailer to move wall past an in-line position after turn is completed. To avoid this, it is important to begin straightening the tiller wheels before the truck has completed the ___
Oversteering
Turn
______Occurs when tillermen turn the steering wheel unnecessarily. New tillermen often over tiller because they are not familiar with how the _____ ____behind the tractor.
Overtillering
Trailer tracks
______ Is the portion of the trailer that extends from the center of the tiller wheels parentheses (pivot point) to the rear of the trailer.
Overhang
There are characteristics in an aerial ladder truck design that create ____ ____ from the Tillerman vantage point. The area next to and before the tiller _____ are the ____ blind spots; and the area directly behind the tillerman that cannot be seen in his/her rear mirrors are the ___ blind spots. The dimensions of these blind areas vary depending upon the year and design of each truck
Blind spots
Wheels
Forward
Rear
Backing:
When preparing to back the truck, the apparatus operator will signal the tiller man with ____ beeps from the signal button in the cab
Three
Backing:
Place both hands at the bottom of the steering wheel ____ up. Turn your upper body to the rear and push the steering wheel in the ______ would like the trailer to move.
Palms up
Direction
Backing:
_____ The steering wheel left or right through your hands, as needed. The ____ ____ ____method is not recommended as this can cause in an inexperienced member to become confused. Do not_____ your____! Do not allow your hands to move to the _____ of the steering wheel
Feed
Hand over hand
Cross your hands
Top
Backing:
Note: Turning the steering wheel from the top while backing will cause a trailer to move in the ______ direction then if pushed from the bottom!
Opposite
Radio headsets:
Don’t be a _____ _____! This can be very distracting.
Backseat driver
The 800 mhz Headset should not be used in lieu of the tiller signal button for the following reasons:
1.Communicating over the radio headsets can be impeded by
_____ ______ _____
2. The Tillermans headset microphone may be _____ ___
3.The apparatus operator may not be wearing his _____ or it may be turned off
4.During an emergency response the ____ of the following apparatus may be picked up by the Tillerman is Mic preventing the apparatus operator from hearing anything he/she says
High radio activity
Turned off
Headset
Sirens
Radio headsets:
Signal button is a standard means of communication that all members are trying to use and respond to the recognize method of signaling is as follows
A. One beep____ ____
B. Two beeps ____ _____
C. Three beeps ____
Stop immediately
Move forward
Reverse
Before a response:
Your routine should include the following:
- Place your ____ on the truck
- Check the direction the ____ ____ are pointed
- Climb up into the tiller seat, adjust the ____ and ____
- Check your ___ ___ and ____
- Take complete ____ of the truck
- Insure that all _____ is secured
- Make ___to___ relief
Gear
Tiller wheels
Seat and mirrors
Seat belt and headset
Inventory
Equipment
Face to face
When the alarm sounds:
After the truck starts, place both hands on the steering wheel. The ___ and ___ o’clock position are recommended
Nine and three
Considerations on apparatus placement:
The tillerman should consider ______ the trailer from the ___-____ position creating an angle that prevents the ladder bay from being blocked by other apparatus
Swinging
In-line position
Training a new tillerman:
The member designated to instruct a perspective to tillerman must be _______
Experienced
Training a new tillerman:
The _____ and the _____ _____ will contribute to the instruction by ensuring completeness of information and proper training practices are being used
Captain
Apparatus operator
Certification process:
The trainees should first be required to observe an experienced member tiller. He/she shall sit as an observer while securely attached (with a ___ ____) to the side of the tiller bucket
Safety strap
Certification process:
The trainee shall sit as an observer through a minimum of _____non-emergency tillering sessions
Three
Only when the _____ feels the member has progressed sufficiently will he/she be allowed to proceed be on the step.
Captain
The trainee should then be allowed to tiller on the street ___-_______ with an instructor observing
Non-emergency
Only after ______ ______ to tillering nonemergency should a trainee be allowed to Tiller emergency
Substantial exposure
