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404.03404.03404.03404.03B B B B ---- Aerial Aerial Aerial Aerial AAAApparatus Serpentipparatus Serpentipparatus Serpentipparatus Serpentine Maneuverne Maneuverne Maneuverne Maneuver
Anne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire ChiefAnne Huff, Fire Chief
Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services
Discipline:Discipline:Discipline:Discipline: DDDDriverriverriverriver/O/O/O/Operatorperatorperatorperator
Effective:Effective:Effective:Effective: 12/5/201012/5/201012/5/201012/5/2010
Revised:Revised:Revised:Revised:
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I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
The Driver/Operator, given a fire department aerial apparatus and spotter, shall
demonstrate a serpentine maneuver.
II. II. II. II. InstructionsInstructionsInstructionsInstructions---- Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given an aerial apparatus and a spotter for backing, the Driver/Operator shall maneuver a
vehicle around obstructions on a roadway while moving forward, and then in reverse, so that the
vehicle is maneuvered through the obstructions without stopping to change the direction of travel
and without striking the obstructions.
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
This exercise measures a driver’s ability to steer the apparatus in close limits without
stopping. The exercise should be conducted with the apparatus moving first backward, then
forward. The course or path of travel for this exercise can be established by placing a minimum
of three markers, each spaced between 45 ft. and 50 ft. apart, in a line. The spacing of the
markers should be based on the wheel base of the vehicle used. Adequate space must be
provided on each side of the markers for the apparatus to move freely. The driver should drive
the apparatus along the left side of the markers in a straight line and stop just beyond the last
marker. The driver should then begin the exercise by backing the apparatus between the markers
by passing to the left of marker #1, to the right of marker #2, and to the left of marker #3. At this
point, the driver should stop the vehicle and then drive it forward between the markers by
passing to the right of marker #3, to the left of marker #2, and to the right of marker #1.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department aerial apparatus
B. Spotter
C. Traffic cones
V. V. V. V. Reference SourcesReference SourcesReference SourcesReference Sources
A. IFSTA, Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition
B. NFPA 1002, 1.4.1, 1.4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.6, 7.1
PB 404.03B – Aerial Apparatus Serpentine Maneuver Page 2 of 2
404.03B – Aerial Apparatus Serpentine Maneuver
Discipline: D/O
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The Driver/Operator: (No partial points given)
A. Makes a 360-degree visual inspection around the apparatus……..........3.0 _____
B. Uses handrails to enter and exit the apparatus……………………………1.0 _____
C. Wears seatbelt……………………………………………………………… P/F _____
D. Ensures no firefighters were in a standing position anywhere on the
apparatus……………………………………………………………………. P/F _____
E. Checks mirror positions before moving…………………………………….2.0 _____
F. Maneuvers the vehicle around obstructions on the roadway while
moving forward………………………………………………………………..5.0 _____
G. Maneuvers the vehicle around obstructions on the roadway while
moving backwards…………………………………………………………....5.0 _____
H. Does not stop during the process of traveling backward or while
traveling forward (Deduct 1 point per occurrence)………………………..1.0 _____
I. Does not strike an obstruction………………………………………………P/F _____
J. Correctly uses mirrors………………………………………………………..1.0 _____
K. Accurately judges vehicle clearance………………………………………..1.0 _____
L. Completes skill without dry steering (dry steering is turning the steering
wheel while not in motion) (Deduct 1 point per occurrence)………..……1.0 _____
M. Performs entire operation safely……………………………………………P/F _____
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A: 45 – 50 feet Depending on Wheelbase of the Aerial Apparatus