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LAFDTILLER ORIENTATION
CURRENT STATION DEPLOYMENT
� Task Force or Light Force– LF or ALF
� Top – Rookie� Inside – FF or FF/PM or vacant� Tiller – FF or FF/PM
– Engine� Nozzle – Rookie� Hydrant – FF or FF/PM
– 800� 2 FFs
– RA� FF/PM cannot rotate
� Single Engine– Can’t get certified
NEED FOR ORIENTATION
� Depletion of certified FFs
� Retiring 105 members this Spring alone
� Promoting 20-30 members every two months to Engineer, A/O, and Captain I
� New Paramedics need two years on RA
� 6 classes per year, 230 new members
� Single engine houses
� Staffing shortages
PURPOSE
Non-Emergency Tillering
� Tools
� Confidence
� Competence
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
� 3 shifts of non-emergency tillering observing.
� Weekend tillering drills to allow the trainee in an empty parking lot.
� Allowed to tiller on public streets non-emergency with instructor observing.
• Instructor will observe from tiller bucket until Captain, A/O, instructor and trainee feel comfortable with progress.
� Trainee allowed to tiller alone non-emergency
� After substantial non-emergency exposure to tillering the trainee will then be allowed to tiller emergency.
TILLER ORIENTATION
� Tiller Orientation Requirements
– Class B permit
– 1 hour classroom lecture
– 4 hours observing
– 2 hours manipulative
– Tiller on streets non-emergency
BOOK 8
• “Allowing Firefighters to tiller before they are properly trained is unnecessary, and may negatively impact on the safety of the Truck Company. The public will be affected as well.”
OBJECTIVES
� Review LAFD Truck Fleet
� Book 8: Module 9
� Introduce proper SETUP
� Develop good tillering HABITS
� Practical applications
� Lessons learned
� Manipulative
FLEET
– 1993, 1995, 1996 Simon-Duplex
– 2000-2003 American- LaFrance
– 2006, 2009 American-LaFrance
� Dimensions
� Landmarks
� Switches and Controls
� Differences
1993, 1995, 1996 SIMON DUPLEX
SIMON DUPLEX
SIMON DUPLEX- STARTING APPARATUS
2000-2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE
2000-2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE
2000-2003 AMERICAN LAFRANCE
2006, 2009 AMERICAN LAFRANCE
AMERICAN LAFRANCE DIMENSIONS
AMERICAN LAFRANCE – STARTING APPARATUS
AERIAL LADDER TRUCKS
� Maneuverability on narrow streets.
� Stability in turns at higher speeds.
� Stability during aerial operations.
� Assist in spotting and observing for overhead obstructions.
� Safety during backing operations.
SETUP
� Check DIRECTION of tiller wheels
� Adjust seat, mirrors.
� Check seat belt and secure loose equipment.
COMMUNICATION
� Establish point of reference of truck
� Use signal buttons –1=stop, 2=forward, 3=reverse
� Do not rely verbal commands
� Communicate A/O with aerial spotting
� Develop rapport with A/O� Backing� Kick in/out trailer� Wires clear bucket� Tillering for different A/Os
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
� Smith System applies to tillering as well
– Aim high in steering
– Get the big picture
– Keep your eyes moving
BEFORE CLIMBING INTO SEAT
� Make sure inventory is high
� Make sure there are no loose items on truck
� Tires and rig are clear of equipment and hazards before leaving scene
� Check tires
� Check blind spots
Steering correctly and in a timely manner depends on a Tillerman’s ability to react properly to the
movement of the truck
� Anticipate the driver’s next move.
� Keeping your eyes half a block ahead of the truck.
� Be aware of blind spots, traffic, and surrounding hazards.
SIMON DUPLEX BLIND SPOTS
2000 AMERICAN LAFRANCE
2009 AMERICAN LAFRANCE BLIND SPOTS
Oversteering – allowing the trailer to move well past an “in-line” position after a turn is completed.
� To avoid this, it is important to begin straightening the tiller wheels before the truck has completed the turn
� Count the number of turns – (Module 9)
Overtillering – occurs when Tillermen turn the steering wheel unnecessarily
� A/O should limit the need for tiller
� Tiller should not steer unnecessarily
� Get familiar with A/O
� Anticipate
Overhang – portion of the trailer that extends from the center of the tiller wheels to the rear of the
trailer
� Tiller bucket at rear of truck – easy to judge clearance
� Be careful swinging out into another lane or oncoming traffic when negotiating a turn. Always check off side before tillering out to avoid collision
� Communicate with A/O � Blind spots – area next to
the tiller wheels. Area behind the tillerman
BACKING
� Backing – Move hands to bottom of wheel
– Communicate objective and distance with A/O
– COUNT TURNS
– Anticipate the reaction from jackknifing truck
APPARATUS PLACEMENT – (NON-EMERGENCY)
� Kicking out or kicking in trailer when parking for fire prevention, shopping, and errands.
� (Emergency) – Drilling is practice for spotting emergency. Making sure ladder bay is clear, overhead obstructions
� Remember that the outriggers are on the trailer, not the
tractor
RELIEF AND STATION DUTIES
� Make proper relief – should be similar to A/Os relief
� Take ownership of the rig – know the maintenance and repairs
� Condition of rig is responsibility of tiller as well as A/O
LESSONS LEARNED
� Any personal story that emphasizes the responsibility that a Tillerman has.– My AO got reprimanded for running over some equipment that the Tillerman left on the ground near the duals after he checked that the rig was clear. (Lesson: The driver will always be held accountable for the outcome of the rig)
– Early morning non-emergency move up to 48s. Tiller dozed off on the freeway. (AO is not the only person in charge of safe driving. Yet he will be held accountable)
– U-turn incident
CONCLUSION
� The most important part of lesson is perfecting the things you can control
� Knowledge and Preparation is key
� Manipulative skills are most important
� Certifications are 25% formality and 75% confidence
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