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Aerial apparatus are just like any other piece of hydraulic equipment: They’re capable of generating tons of force, which means they should be handled carefully and within the scope of their design. As Robert Barbarini explains, aerials can be used in vertical rescues, but only as an anchor point. Due to their power and design, they should never be used to lift a patient.

Many people don’t realize that you can’t perform advanced operations proficiently until you master the basics. With this in mind, Jim McCormack offers a handful of basic truck company training evolutions that will keep crews sharp.