Aerial Operations

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This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms, articulating platforms, and elevated waterways. Tactical considerations based on capabilities & limitations.
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Outriggers on snow & ice

by Chad Berg

Dec 27, 2008

I would like to ask you what you do for outrigger placement in terms of traction during times of snow & ice conditions on the ground in terms of outrigger foot traction.
We use to carry a bag of sand to spread around and now we carry a bag of de-icer crystals. What do you use/do, and furthermore, does your department have anything written in SOP's/SOG's/Policies concerning these operations.


Brrrrrrrrrr! It's cold out there.
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    Tim Benner

    It is also very important that the snow and ice conditions that are under and/or near the outriggers be monitored for melting which will of course affect how much surface area of the outrigger pad is actually in contact with the road surface underneath and around the outrigger pad. Diesel exhaust dishcharging from other nearby apparatus can also melt snow and ice under and around outrigger pads. 

    Jan 28, 2011

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    Sean Wilkinson

    We have rock salt we pour under the outrigger pads to help stabalize and cut down on slipping

    Jan 28, 2011

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    Rick

    We use rock salt under our outrigger pads as well but I have worked at a dept. a few years back that used sand.  Both worked well.    We are also testing an ice cleat this year as well we have tried some in the past didn't work out.  Been a lot of positive feedback so far.  It's the Spiky and Spiky Plus model.  They have industrial special pricing if you buying for the whole department just need to contact them.  Heres their link www.spiky.com  

    Dec 14, 2015