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404.03404.03404.03404.03G G G G ---- DrivingDrivingDrivingDriving Aerial ApparatusAerial ApparatusAerial ApparatusAerial Apparatus on a Public Roadwayon a Public Roadwayon a Public Roadwayon a Public Roadway
Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff,Anne Huff, Fire ChiefFire ChiefFire ChiefFire 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:
Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:Replaces:
I. I. I. I. ObjectiveObjectiveObjectiveObjective
Operate a fire department aerial apparatus, given a vehicle and a predetermined route on
a public roadway that incorporates the maneuvers and features specified in the following list, that
the driver/operator is expected to encounter during normal operations, so that the vehicle is
operated in compliance with all applicable State and local laws, departmental rules and
regulations, and the requirements of NFPA 1500, Section 4.2.
A. Four left turns and four right turns
B. A straight section of urban business street or a two-lane rural road at least 1
mile in length
C. One through-intersection and two intersections where a stop has to be made
D. One railroad crossing
E. One curve, either left or right
F. A section of limited-access highway that includes a conventional ramp
entrance and exit and a section of road long enough to allow two lane changes
G. One underpass or a low clearance or bridge
II. II. II. II. Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions –––– Procedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the ObjectiveProcedures for Achieving the Objective
Given a fire department aerial apparatus, the Driver/Operator shall complete a minimum
of seven different driving elements while demonstrating safe and legal driving procedures on
public thoroughfares. The route will be predetermined by the evaluator. The skill will end when
you have completed the predetermined route. Do you understand these instructions?
III. III. III. III. Examiner’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s NoteExaminer’s Note
The Driver/Operator– will not be allowed to review the performance steps at the time of
testing. The examiner shall document on this form a justification for any elements that are not
tested.
IV. IV. IV. IV. Preparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & EquipmentPreparation & Equipment
A. Fire department aerial apparatus
B. Predetermined route on a public highway
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
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404.03G – Driving Aerial Apparatus on a Public Roadway
Discipline: D/O
Name:Name:Name:Name: Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator:Evaluator: Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:Officer #:
Date:Date:Date:Date: Unit:Unit:Unit:Unit: Location:Location:Location:Location:
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 seat belt; checks for passenger’s seat belt usage....................................P/F_____
D. Ensures no firefighters are in a standing position anywhere on the apparatus...P/F_____
E. Checks mirror positions before moving ...............................................................2.0_____
F. Completes four left turns
1. Activates turn signal well in advance of turn.............................................1.0_____
2. Turns from proper lane.............................................................................1.0_____
3. Turns into proper lane ..............................................................................1.0_____
4. Yields right of way, if applicable ...............................................................1.0_____
G. Completes four right turns
1. Activates turn signal well in advance of turn ............................................1.0_____
2. Turns from proper lane.............................................................................1.0_____
3. Turns into proper lane ..............................................................................1.0_____
4. Yields right of way, if applicable ...............................................................1.0_____
H. Drives a straight section of urban business street or a 2-lane rural
road at least 1 mile (1.6km) in length....................................................................2.0_____
I. Drives through two intersections where at least one stop has to be made….......2.0_____
J. Navigates one railroad crossing
1. Slows to check both directions before crossing........................................1.0_____
2. Stops if necessary ....................................................................................1.0_____
K. Navigates a left curve...........................................................................................1.0_____
L. Navigates a right curve ........................................................................................1.0_____
M. Drives a section of limited-access highway that included a conventional ramp
entrance and exit and long enough to allow for two lane changes…...................2.0_____
N. Drives beneath one underpass, low clearance or bridge…………….……………1.0_____
O. Verbalizes: Clearance height of apparatus, height of underpass, low
clearance or bridge ..............................................................................................2.0_____
P. Maintains safe following distances.......................................................................P/F_____
Q. Maintains control of the vehicle while accelerating..............................................P/F_____
R. Maintains control of the vehicle while decelerating..............................................P/F_____
S. Maintains control of the vehicle while turning.......................................................P/F_____
T. Safely operates vehicle under adverse environmental or driving surface
conditions.............................................................................................................P/F_____
U. Correctly uses automotive gauges.......................................................................P/F_____
Points
Possible
Passing
Score
Attempt
Performance Rating
(Points)
PASS
FAIL
27
20
First
Second
Third