Ladder 371 Driver Requalification Check List
371 Driver Requalification Check List (3-16-15) Page 1 of 2
Vehicle Operation – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the following
knowledge regarding the vehicle operation.
Ability to start the apparatus and drive it in a safe manner
Jake Brake (Engine Brake)
Engine High Idle
Start and stop the generator Properly
Engage and disengage the pump properly
Engage and disengage the PTO
Properly deploys wheel chocks
Radios – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge of
the radio systems on the apparatus
Mobile radios
o Demonstrate knowledge of how to change the radio channels
o Demonstrate knowledge of changing zones for mutual aid
o Demonstrate knowledge of what can happen if one of the radios is on scan
Portable radios
o Understand the operation and location of the drivers portable
o Understands the charger indicator light and proper radio placement in the charger
Aerial Operations – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the ability to
properly set up and operate the Aerial? Also has an understanding of the hazard in operating an Aerial
device.
Demonstrate the ability to properly set up the outriggers.
o Understands the purpose of the lights by the outriggers
o Understands how to properly level the apparatus.
o Can explain or demonstrate how to short jack
Demonstrated the ability to properly operate the Aerial and understand the warning alarms.
o Can demonstrate proper deployment of the Aerial
o Can demonstrate proper ladder placement to the roof of a building
Commercial Building
Residential Building
o Can demonstrate knowledge of the maximum wait in the bucket
o Can demonstrate placing the bucket at ground level.
Can explain the operation of the high Idle for use with the Aerial controls.
Pump Operations – The member wishing to be qualified must be able to demonstrate the following
items individually or during pumping operations. The purpose of this is to make sure that operator has
knowledge and the ability operate the pump safely and proficiently.