Apparatus & Ladder Tools – Aerial Reach Planning Pillar (Setup, Angles, Targets, Safety Checks)

A Simple Workflow (Preplan → Scene)

1. Define the target: roof edge, window, balcony, or rescue access point.
2. Pick likely setup zones: consider scrub area and turntable position before “best reach.”
3. Run reach as a check: confirm if the target is realistically reachable from your setup zone.
4. Validate constraints: wires, slope, soft ground, blocked access, traffic, collapse zone.
5. Teach alternatives: second angle / secondary setup point and a ground ladder backup.

Target Selection (What to Aim For)

• Rescue access: simplest stable target (window/balcony) beats “highest point.”
• Roof operations: pick a roof line that stays outside collapse zone as required by local practice.
• Ventilation / exposure: choose targets that reduce repositioning and keep egress clean.

Field Checklist

• Setup zone confirmed (scrub area, outriggers, turntable position).
• Overhead hazards checked (wires/trees/buildings).
• Ground conditions acceptable (slope/soft ground).
• Target chosen (rescue first, then operations).
• Backup plan (secondary setup point + ground ladder option).

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