Recently in one of our previous columns, we looked atthe different duties a drivercan undertake to help the responding firefighters. There are many different aspects of being an apparatus driver, as it is an important position that helps to set the tone and helps to set the start of the operation for success. One of the main duties of the driver is to position the apparatus in the correct or optimal spot upon arrival. This spot will be dictated by the situation responding to and what is observed upon arrival as well as the department’s operational standards or practices.
There are two main areas that we operate in daily when responding to calls: they are the structural fire ground (both for the municipal and rural areas) and the highway or roadways for vehicle incidents. Both areas are important as it relates to positioning our fire apparatus for both a safety and an operational aspect.
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When we arrive on the emergency scene, parking our fire apparatus plays an important role in how well we will operate on the emergency scene. Positioning of fire apparatus usually will dictate what tactics we can then use to combat the fire or emergency. Although positioning of fire apparatus is an important role that falls upon the driver, it is still the responsibility of the officer and the driver to plan ahead with respect to what operations will be needed so that they can park the apparatus in an effective manner. Let us look at some simple points with respect to how ineffective parking can hinder our operations.
第一点涉及地面梯子。卡车和发动机公司有时会在封闭的隔间内将地面梯子存储在设备中。这是为了保护它们免受污垢的侵害并保持清洁。要拉下地面梯子，就需要将梯子完全从隔间中拉出。卧床不起的24英尺延伸梯子将长14英尺，因此需要有效地去除约15-16英尺。确保您在火器设备之间留出足够的空间，以便可以拉动地面梯子。相同的帐户是将梯子固定到偏远手臂上的梯子，这些梯子将梯子从顶部或侧面降下。他们需要有足够的空间来操作，并有足够的空间从钻机上拉出梯子。
同样的东西可以应用于便携式水箱。在照片1和2中，您可以看到位于火器侧面的便携式水箱。一种样式使用远程手臂将水箱倒下。在照片3中，水箱被存放在火器隔间内。知道水箱的长度会在将设备停放在另一个后面时会得到回报。需要足够的空间才能拔出水箱。
如果使用空中设备，则需要足够的空间才能部署距离。如果两个火器并排停放，其中一个是一种空中装置，则必须两者之间有足够的空间，以使拆卸器完全部署。知道距离车手的距离将在该区域有所帮助，或者通过不将两辆卡车并排停放，完全消除了可能性。
知道的另一个很好的距离是，完全卧床的空中装置需要多长时间。这很重要，因为可能需要航空设备进入一楼的窗户以进行水输送，并且航空设备需要摇摆到建筑物的前部，但仍铺有床。如果建筑物和空中设备之间没有足够的空间，则在前建筑物的通道方面无法使用空中梯子。
One big aspect that needs to be considered is when we are arriving at a residential structure or a building of some type that is close to the street. The first-arriving apparatus needs to be positioned so that it will not hinder access to the building in terms of aerial operations or ground ladder operations. If the first-arriving apparatus is an engine or a pumper, it should pull past the address so that the front of the building can be owned by the aerial ladder unit. This will allow the aerial device to have access to the front and or sides of the building without any obstructions from another fire truck. By pulling past the address, it also allows the officer to see three sides of the building in one quick action.
当火灾设备确实越过建筑物时，它应该以尾板的形式越过建筑物的拐角处。我们在这里没有谈论很长的距离。超越建筑物可能是一个障碍，将首先击败这样做的目的。
Pulling past the building will also allow for ground ladder operations if it is needed in the front of the building. The fire apparatus can sometimes be in the way, preventing any ground ladders from being able to be used for access to second- or third-story windows. By exposing the front of the building by pulling past the building, it also allows for unimpeded hose advancement into the structure. Sometimes firefighters must snake the hoseline around fire trucks and then lay it into the building. This cuts down on some of the length that is available for advancement.
When we are arriving on the scene of our emergency, take the extra second or two to plan out where you are going to park the apparatus so that we can ensure an efficient and effective operation from start to finish.
马克·范德·费斯thas been in the fire service since 1999 and is a full-time firefighter in Ontario, Canada. He is an international instructor teaching in Canada, the United States, and India, and at FDIC. Van der Feyst is a local level suppression instructor for the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy. He is also the lead author of住宅消防救援（188金宝搏是正规吗消防工程书籍和视频）。
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