Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. History and Types of Aerial Devices Aerial Device History Types of Aerial Devices Chapter 1 Questions Chapter 1 Key Terms 2. Codes and Standards Standards for Aerial Operation Other Codes and Standards Chapter 2 Questions 3. Aerial Design, Components, and Hydraulics Aerial Design Aerial Device Components Chapter 3 Questions Chapter 3 Key Terms 4. Driving Laws and Regulations and Operator Discipline Driving Laws and Regulations Operator Discipline Disciplined Driving in General Chapter 4 Questions Chapter 4 Key Terms 5. Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Maintenance Inspection Testing Chapter 5 Questions Chapter 5 Key Terms 6. Stabilization Force Transfer Types of Stabilizers Primary stabilizers Secondary stabilizers Stabilizer Deployment Chapter 6 Questions Chapter 6 Key Terms 7. Loading and Movement Aerial Device Loads Aerial Device Movements Emergency Power Usage Chapter 7 Questions Chapter 7 Key Terms 8.

Positioning Step 1. Rescue Step 2. Exposure Protection/Master Stream Operations Step 3. Support Confinement Final Position Other Considerations Chapter 8 Questions Chapter 8 Key Terms 9. Tip Placement and Master Stream Operations Tip Placement Master Stream Operations Chapter 9 Questions Chapter 9 Key Terms 10. Strategy and Tactics Chapter 10 Questions Chapter 10 Key Terms 11. Practical Application Chapter 11 Questions Chapter 11 Key Terms Answers to Chapter Questions Glossary Notes Index.