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Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower / 1-3
SAFETY
1-1.3c
Foam
If your apparatus is equipped with a foam system you must select the appropriate manual. Pierce publishes manuals
for Husky® and Hercules® foam systems. For other foam systems see your foam system manufacturer.
1-1.3d
All-Steer
If your apparatus is equipped with All-Steer® it will have a dedicated manual that covers the important operational
and safety information unique to this system.
1-1.4
Intended Use
This aerial apparatus has been designed and manufactured for the sole purpose of being used to perform
emergency response rescue and fire suppression operations. Any other use without written consent from the
manufacturer constitutes misuse of this product and may lead to personal injury or death.
1-1.5
FAMA Safety Guide
The Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association (FAMA) Apparatus Safety Guide provided with your apparatus
should be used as a supplement to this manual. Extra copies can be purchased from the FAMA website at fama.org.
1-1.6
Parades and Public Events
You and your department are understandably proud of your apparatus and there may be times when you may like
to share it with the community. This may involve using the apparatus in parades, educational demonstrations,
charitable fundraisers, or other community events where you may wish to allow civilians be in, on, or around your
apparatus while it is operating. Keep in mind that there have been many examples of tragic events where fire
apparatus caused injury or death to civilians during otherwise well intentioned actions. Before allowing anyone other
than a trained and experienced member of your department near your apparatus you should consult with your fire
department safety officer and plan for safety. Be sure to follow all the safety procedures in this guide and ensure that
the event will be conducted in a manner that is safe for everyone involved.
1-2.
Safety Alerts
1-2.1
Description of “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION”
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS THIS
SYMBOL.
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Warning labels located on the vehicle and warning statements contained in this manual all use the same terminology
to warn of potential hazards. Each of these potentially harmful conditions is described below: