Truck Co. Std 6 -Aerial Standpipe Operations
ROHNERT PARK FIRE DIVISION
TRUCK COMPANY STANDARDS
Title: Aerial Standpipe Operations Rev. Date: 07/2019
Standard Number: 6 Time Standard:
STANDARD:
Given a crew of 3 on 9953, the crew will establish a water supply use the standpipe on the aerial
platform to place fire attack lines in service on a roof, parking garage, or other elevated position.
The evolution begins when the Firefighter steps off the truck to establish the water supply. Time
ends when the hose has been extended from the standpipe, charged, is bled off, and all PPE is in
place.
PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION (by seating arrangement):
Captain
Engineer
Firefighter
PROCEDURE:
1. Truck stops at designated hydrant and Firefighter removes equipment necessary to
establish a 4” wet feeder.
2. As soon as the required equipment is removed and the 4” feeder is wrapped around the
hydrant, the Firefighter will make eye contact with the Engineer and yell, “Lay Away.”
Firefighter flushes the hydrant, then connects 4” feeder to the hydrant.
3. Captain and Engineer spot the truck for access to reach the objective. The truck will
be placed in such a way that the ladder will be in its strongest configuration given the
scenario (close to the objective, ladder at the shortest extension and steepest elevation
to achieve the evolution.)
4. Engineer sets the parking brake and engages the PTO prior to leaving the cab, then
chocks left front wheel.
5. Engineer proceeds to the rear of the truck, breaks the feeder line at the appropriate
coupling and connects the 4” feeder to the intake.
6. Engineer will signal the Firefighter to charge the line via radio, two short air horn blasts,
or by line of sight. Firefighter charges the feeder line, ensuring the hydrant is
completely open and proceeds to the truck, removing any kinks in the feeder line.
7. Captain sets stabilizer plates.
8. Engineer sets and pins stabilizers.
9. Captain and Firefighter don ladder belts, SCBA’s, and obtain radios, TIC, tools needed
for the evolution.
10. Captain and Firefighter climb to the aerial and remove two 50’ lengths of 2.5” hose and
the high-rise pack from their storage box on the right side of the base section of the
aerial. Captain and Firefighter take the equipment to the platform.
11. Captain operates the aerial to place it in the desired location.
12. Engineer places the midship pump into “pump.”
13. Captain and Firefighter ensure the butterfly valve on the back of the aerial master
stream/standpipe is moved from “open” to “closed.”
14. Engineer charges the aerial waterway. Engineer estimates starting pressure to ensure
there is sufficient water to protect the crew if they need water immediately.
15. Captain and Firefighter move hose and tools to the working surface. Captain and
Firefighter connect the hose required for the incident to the standpipe outlet, then
communicate with the Engineer to make known the lengths/diameter of hose used to
reach objective.
16. Engineer adjusts pump pressure to ensure correct GPM is available at the nozzle.
17. Captain and Firefighter ensure all PPE is in place and functioning, then begin fire
attack.
18. Additional hose and equipment can be brought to the roof by additional personnel if
needed.
Note: Per Cal/OSHA 29CFR1910: “2 in 2 out” must be established prior to any interior fire ground operations
whenever there is a possibility that an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) atmosphere exists.