Course Title: Truck Company Operations
Course Duration: 26 hours (3 days) to 45 hours (5days)
Program: Firefighting
Target Participants: Firefighters and Officers
This 3-day program is designed for firefighters looking to enhance their understanding of truck company operations, regardless of whether their department has an aerial apparatus. It is specifically tailored for firefighters assigned to a truck company.
Participants will be equipped with practical skills and knowledge essential for effectively executing truck company operations in various emergency scenarios.
This course is intended for experienced firefighters with a minimum of three (3) years of service within a fire department.
Course Type: Lecture, Hands On, or Lecture and Hands On Training
Understanding the best locations to position the truck for effective access to the scene, water supply, and operational efficiency.
Course Type: Hands On Training
Techniques for gaining access to buildings, including the use of various tools to breach doors and windows safely and efficiently.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
Knowledge of ladder types, selection, placement, and usage, including how to safely deploy ladders for access and rescue.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
A tactical approach that focuses on ventilating structures to improve visibility and conditions for search and rescue operations.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
Effective methods for searching buildings for victims, including systematic approaches and safety considerations.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
Methods for safely removing victims from hazardous environments, ensuring that firefighters and victims are protected during the rescue process.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
Strategies for improving interior conditions of a structure by removing smoke, heat, and gases, which can involve both horizontal and vertical ventilation.
Course Type: Lecture & Hands on Training
The process of ensuring that a fire is completely extinguished and checking for hidden fires that could reignite.
Overall, truck company operations are vital for the safety and success of firefighting missions, especially in complex scenarios where rescue and fire control efforts are interdependent. Firefighters trained in these operations are better equipped to respond effectively to emergencies, enhancing both their safety and that of the civilians they serve.
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