ADO-A Chapter 01
- 1. Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 2nd Edition Chapter 1 — The Driver/Operator
- 2. Learning Objective 1 Describe the skills and physical abilities needed by the fire apparatus driver/operator. 1–2 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 3. • Read, understand complex written material • Read in dark or inclement weather • Use reading or prescription glasses if necessary Reading and Writing Skills (Continued) 1–3 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 4. • Write maintenance reports, equipment repair requests, incident reports – Must be clear, understandable, valid, accurate – May be used as evidence • Convey information completely, accurately in writing Reading and Writing Skills 1–4 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 5. • Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division using fractions and whole numbers • Extract square roots • Solve simple equations Mathematical Skills 1–5 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 6. DISCUSSION QUESTION What should be done if a driver/operator candidate is found deficient in math skills? 1–6 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 7. • Perform rigorous activities • Perform lifts, bends, strenuous actions to complete tasks quickly, safely • Pass a periodic medical examination in accordance with NFPA® 1500 Physical Fitness 1–7 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 8. Vision Requirements 1–8 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 9. • Hear and recognize sounds and their importance • Hear particular sounds • Contained in NFPA® 1582 Hearing Requirements 1–9 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 10. • Mechanical aptitude • Leadership skills • Understanding of fireground tactics • Correct problems as presented • Computer literacy Other Skills 1–10 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 11. Discuss selection of fire apparatus driver/operators. Learning Objective 2 1–11 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 12. • Most often selected from rank of firefighter • Selection basis – Required time of service – Written or performance tests – Combination of service and tests Career Departments (Continued) 1–12 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 13. • May be a promotional position • May not be separate rank, included as duty of firefighter Career Departments 1–13 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 14. • May use same criteria as career departments • More commonly, selected by chief officers or company officers • Should use some form of examination for approval • Must complete Fire Fighter I course Volunteer Departments 1–14 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 15. • Required of any driver/operator candidate • Should include classroom instruction, practical training in the field, and testing Training Program 1–15 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 16. DISCUSSION QUESTION For what amount of time should aerial apparatus driver/operators be trained? 1–16 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 17. Identify the driving regulations and licensing requirements of the fire apparatus driver/operator. Learning Objective 3 1–17 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 18. • Determined by state or provincial laws, city ordinances, and departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Subject to all statutes, laws, and ordinances that govern any vehicle operator Driving Regulations (Continued) 1–18 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 19. • Emergency vehicles – Defined by individual states or provinces – May be exempt from certain laws or statutes Driving Regulations (Continued) 1–19 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 20. • Pertain to dry, open roads and clear visibility • Most emergency vehicles are NOT exempt from laws requiring vehicles to stop for school buses when flashing red lights Driving Regulations 1–20 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 21. • United States — Department of Transportation (DOT) • Canada — Transport Canada (TC) • National guidelines for licensing drivers of trucks and other large vehicles Licensing of Drivers 1–21 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 22. DISCUSSION QUESTION Must driver/operators of emergency vehicles hold a CDL? 1–22 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 23. Summary • Driver/operators are responsible for knowing the configuration of the aerial apparatus and working with the apparatus in a safe and efficient manner. (Continued) 1–23 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 24. • Various NFPA® standards are in place for the purpose of ensuring that the driver/operator is entirely qualified for the safe operation of fire apparatus. Summary (Continued) 1–24 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 25. • In addition, the driver/operator must possess the required licenses or be able to obtain them within their agency guidelines. Summary 1–25 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 26. Review Questions 1. What are the responsibilities of the fire apparatus driver/operator? 2. Why must the driver/operator possess good reading comprehension skills? 3. What assistance may be available to a potential driver/operator lacking in mathematical skills? (Continued) 1–26 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 27. Review Questions 4. What types of rigorous activities may a driver/operator perform? 5. Why must a driver/operator have excellent hearing? 6. Why should a driver/operator candidate be computer literate? (Continued) 1–27 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 28. Review Questions 7. How do the criteria for career and volunteer fire department selection of driver/operators differ? 8. What components make up an effective driver/operator training program? (Continued) 1–28 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator
- 29. Review Questions 9. To what statutes, laws, and ordinances are fire apparatus driver/operators subject? 10. Who establishes basic requirements for licensing of drivers in the U.S. and Canada? 1–29 Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator