Operational Use Of Aerial Appliances (PN 822)

Question 1

To what 2 hazards does the 4m rule apply, when operating an Aerial Appliance?

Answer 1

Mobile Phone Transmitters and Microwave Antennae

Question 2

When siting an Aerial Appliance what is the safe working distance from High Voltage Power lines when working Operationally but with no water?

Answer 2

10m’s

Question 3

Up to how many Tons of water can Aerial Appliance deliver per minute?

Answer 3

2.45 tons of water per minute (2450 litres per minute)

Question 4

When siting an Aerial Appliance what is the safe working distance from High Voltage Power lines when training?

Answer 4

20m’s

Question 5

Which Aerial Appliance does not have the capacity to be used as an external Dry Rising Main?

Answer 5

The Turntable Ladder (TL)

Both Aerial Ladder Platforms (ALPs) and Hydraulic Platforms (HPs) can provide two instantaneous outlets.

Question 6

When siting an Aerial Appliance what is the safe working distance from High Voltage Power lines when working as a water tower?

Answer 6

30m’s

Question 7

When siting Aerial Appliances the downward pressure exerted by individual jacks can be huge. How many tons can this be up to for an ALP?

Answer 7

15 tonnes

Question 8

What 2 things must be provided for an Aerial Appliance when it is bring used as a water tower?

Answer 8

A dedicated pumping appliance

A safety officer (when crews recommence work within the building)

Question 9

In what conditions should Aerial Appliances not be used for training or demonstration purposes?

Answer 9

High winds

Question 10

The console operator on a TL without the cage attached should visually check the firefighter on the ladder for what? (3)

Answer 10

1) Showing a clean pair of heals
2) Clipped onto both safety rings
3) Both hands on the hand hold areas of the strings

Question 11

In the event of any problems with an Aerial Appliance the base operator must consider doing what?

Answer 11

Moving the cage/head away from any potential danger

Question 12

The working height of a HP is 23.5 m’s what is it for the TLs and ALPs?

Answer 12

32 meters

Question 13

The note lists 9 potential uses for an Aerial Appliance can you name 7?

Answer 13

Rescues
Casualty retrieval
Observation 
Water Tower
Foam Delivery 
External DRM
High Level Ventilation 
Lighting
Special Services (making safe etc.)

Question 14

Where an Aerial Appliance has accidentally come into contact with live electrical cables a corden of how many meters should be established until it is certified as safe?

Answer 14

10 m’s

Question 15

What 3 things should the IC do when an Aerial Appliance is required to work on a gradient?

Answer 15

1) Liaise with operators about limitation advice
2) Ensure cab is facing uphill
3) Avoid Icy surfaces

Question 16

Which Aerial Appliance does not have a remote monitor facility?

Answer 16

HPs

Question 17

What is fitted to TL and ALP cages to register wind speeds?

Answer 17

An ANEMOMETER

Question 18

When the cage is detached from the TL what 3 things can it not be used for?

Answer 18

Stretcher rescue
Flood lighting
Camera facility

Question 19

In the event of fixed communications failure on an Aerial Appliance what must be used?

Answer 19

Fire ground radios

Question 20

Before a TL is used to assist members of the public to escape by walk down what must be done?

Answer 20

The engine must be turned off