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Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower / 1-7
SAFETY
1-5.2 Hose Restraint
Figure 1-3: FAMA22 Warning Label
FAMA22
This vehicle may be provided with a means to store fire hose. Any time hose is stored on this vehicle it must be
restrained to ensure that it does not fall out of its storage area while the vehicle is in motion. NFPA standards state
that “any hose storage area shall be equipped with a positive means to prevent unintentional deployment of the hose
from the top, sides, front, and rear of the hose storage area while the apparatus is underway in normal operations”.
Due to the aerial device and aerial basket bedded positions leaving little clearance above the hose bed, it has been
determined the hose bed needs to be completely covered to protect the bottom of the device and basket from any
incidental damage from hose couplings when deploying hose. The front hose bed area is restrained with a vinyl
cover with Velcro® securing it in place. The rear hose chute area under the basket structure is covered by aluminum
treadplate that is hinged on the inboard side. The rear hose chute is covered with webbing.
Operational methods vary between fire departments, and methods of restraining the hose may vary as a result.
Whether you use the hose restraint feature provided with your apparatus, or develop your own means, it is your
responsibility to ensure that whatever method you employ will adequately restrain the hose in those working
environments the apparatus will be exposed to and to also not allow any damage to the equipment during hose
deployment. Always restrain hose properly before placing the vehicle in motion.
1-5.3 Equipment Mounting and Storage
Your aerial device or apparatus body may have axes, ladders, pike poles, hose boxes, or other equipment mounted
to the aerial ladder, platform, or vehicle body. Inspect equipment mounting devices frequently to insure they are
properly adjusted, in good repair, and will retain the equipment securely on the apparatus or aerial device.
Entanglement Hazard
Secure hose and other
equipment before
placing vehicle in
motion.
Loose hose may drag
behind vehicle and
injure or kill.
WARNING
Do not paint over this label. Replace if damaged or lost
FAMA22