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Water Cans – When to Deploy | Training to Perform Under Pressure
Join “Training to Perform Under Pressure” as Greg Payeur teaches you when to properly deploy a Water Can. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Let’s look at the water can itself. Give me an example of a time when you’re gonna take a water can into a working fire as opposed to a hose line. Offline, okay, so, uh, searching ahead of the line, …
Putting out the Fire
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Clearing the Bed | Rosenbauer Cobra Aerial Training
When you’re on the fire ground, every second and every movement counts. Ernie Young from Rosenbauer Group joins us to demonstrate how the Smart Aerial system simplifies complex maneuvers. Watch as he walks through the “Clear the Bed” function, showing just how intuitive and efficient it is to get your aerial out of the cradle and into the fight. VIDEO …
Joystick Control | Rosenbauer Cobra Aerial Training
Stability is everything in high winds or tight foothills. Equip your crews with the Rosenbauer SMART Aerial System, engineered for precision in our region’s toughest environments. The “SMART” advantage: ✅ Single Joystick: Intuitive, focused handling. ✅ Soft Start/Stop: Eliminates basket bounce on any grade. ✅ Intelligent Valves: Protects ladder longevity. Elevate your fleet with advanced aerial control. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: So …
Putting out the Fire
Cartoon by Sam Wallace
Load Chart | Rosenbauer Cobra Aerial Training
When the tones go out for a rescue, the last thing you need is a math problem. Rosenbauer has taken the guesswork out of the equation by simplifying the traditionally complex aerial load chart. We know that when you’re on the pedestal, you need clear, actionable data. These redesigned charts give operators instant peace of mind, ensuring you know exactly …
Overcoming Soft Sets | Rosenbauer Cobra Aerial Training
How do you set your stabilizers? There’s a science to the flex! Ernie Young (Western Regional Sales Manager) stopped by to demonstrate a specialized trick for the Rosenbauer SMART aerial system. Instead of a standard level, Ernie suggests pushing one set of outriggers slightly higher first. When the system finds that zero plane, the result is a noticeably stronger, more …
Where’s the fire AT-AT?
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Slope and Grade | Rosenbauer Cobra Aerial Training
Pro-Tip: Handling Steep Slopes & Grades 🚒🏔️Operating a Aerial on a slope isn’t just about leveling the jacks—it’s about managing weight shift and your braking system. The Breakdown: ✅ Under 5°: You’re in the green. The truck’s systems handle the heavy lifting for normal operations. ⚠️ Past 5°: Watch for the yellow symbol! The truck is working harder, especially the …