When positioning and stabilizing an aerial apparatus, what is the last step prior to moving to the turntable and operating the aerial?
A. Securing the stabilizer controls and redirecting power from the stabilizer controls to the aerial controls
B. Leveling the apparatus side-to-side and front-to-back
C. Deploying the stabilizers
D. Setting the wheel chocks
Answer: A. Securing the stabilizer controls and redirecting power from the stabilizer controls to the aerial controls
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