Positioning Apparatus

1. Positioning Apparatus Mississippi Fire Academy Certification Division

2. Outline Positioning Fire Department Pumpers A. Fire Attack Pumpers B. Water Source Supply Pumpers Positioning Wildland Fire Apparatus Structural Protection Making Fire Attack Breathing Air Supply Apparatus Emergency Medical Service Vehicles Special Positioning Situations Staging Operation on Highways Hazardous Materials Incidents Operating Near Railroads Emergency Medical Incidents

3. Introduction Apparatus should be positioned to allow maximum use.

4. Positioning Fire Department Pumpers Pumpers may supply hand lines or supply in relay.

5. Fire Attack Pumpers Positioning should be based on SOPs. Begins during size-up Considerations SOP Rescue Water supply Exposures Wind Terrain Relocation potential

6. Positioning to Support Aerial Engines must allow room Use “Inside/Outside” rule Less than 5 stories, park close to building More than 5 stories, aerial should be parked at building Pumpers supplying aerials park as close as possible

7. Supporting Fire Department Connection Position as close as possible Consider pre-incident planning/SOPs

8. Water Supply Pumpers(Drafting Operations) Should be identified during pre-incident planning Pumpers should stop before reaching the water source Connect hard suction Strainer should be kept off bottom

9. Water Supply Pumpers(Hydrant Operations) LDH connections D/O should be familiar with lengths Judgment of distances is a must Park at angles Side intake connections Stopping short Front & rear connections Stop short or beyond Angle vehicle towards hydrants

10. Water Supply Pumpers(Hydrant Operations) Connection to 2.5 inch connection Maximum flow not needed LDH is not available Advantage Management Time Delay Disadvantage Limits water Higher friction loss Limit total flow Multiple Intake connection Determined by shortest line

11. Water Supply Pumpers(Hydrant Operations) Dual Pumping operations Utilizes available water Tandem Pumping Used when pressure is higher than 1 engine is capable of

12. Positioning Wildland Fire Apparatus Wildland Apparatus seldom stay in same position

13. Structural Protection Apparatus should be backed in Position in safety and convenience Off road ways Remove fuel Park near structures for attack Keep doors closed Recirculate A/C Avoid hazards

14. Making a Fire Attack Beware of conditions In poor visible areas use scouts Operate for maximum protection Avoid steep hills, loose ground Use shorter lines Use general engine operating guidelines

15. Positioning Support Apparatus

16. Rescue/Squad Apparatus Positioning is not crucial Close but not blocking access

17. Command Vehicles Critical for incident management Guidelines Maximum visibility Position to allow others responding Out of immediate danger Avoid blocking or movement Display signs of command

18. Breathing Air Supply Apparatus Same as rescue Close enough to the scene Consult SOP requirements

19. Emergency Medical Service Vehicles Two primary types: Paramedic/Quick response Ambulance Should be parked to allow other vehicle access Rehabilitation areas most likely spot

20. Special Positioning Situations

21. Staging Level 1 Used on every emergency with two like functioning engines

22. Staging Level 2 Used for numerous emergency vehicles or multiple alarms

23. Operation on Highways Accessing the scene Long distances Bridges Water supply Rural or limited access highways Infrequent hydrant placement Use judgment in use of warning devices Consider parking additional apparatus 150-200ft behind shields

24. Hazardous Materials Incident Identify before entering Set defensive zones Bomb threats- avoid parking in same location

25. Operating Near Railroads Never park on railroad tracks Park on same side if possible If line must be stretch: Consult rail company

26. Emergency Medical Incidents Park off street if possible Use apparatus for shielding