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Click Method

Hello all...I'm trying to find an article in FE about the "Click Method" for ground ladder raises, and I can't locate it using the search o…

Started by Tim Linke

2 Feb 13, 2010
Reply by Tim Linke

Vertical Ventilation

My question to everyone here is, what is your opinion on vertical ventilation? For years and years we preach that venting the roof is a way…

Started by Chris Leier

13 Jan 15, 2010
Reply by Michael Bricault

Mid-mount vs. rear-mount

Looking for pros and cons of each. Currently have mid-mount, but looking at rear-mount (FEMA grant possibly coming for $750,000). Many of u…

Started by Will Anderson

0 Jan 14, 2010
Reply by Matt Ditlevson

Truck Op's and SOG's

Hi All... My Dept is re-working all of our SOG's. I have been assigned Truck op's and High Rise. I was looking for other Dept's SOG's to c…

Started by Don Huneke

2 Jul 14, 2009
Reply by Matt Thomson

How committed is your department to achieving proficiency with ground ladders?

Does you company/department routinely drill in ground ladder evolutions? Do ground ladders get thrown routinely at every incident or are th…

Started by Christopher A. Barry, Sr.

35 Jun 23, 2009
Reply by Eric Myers

Rescue vs Ventilation

You are on the truck Dispatched to a 2 story apartment fire at 0600. The 1st Alarm Assignment is 3 engines, 1 truck, and a Battalion Chief.…

Started by Chad Snyder

35 Jun 16, 2009
Reply by Michael Bricault

Peaked Roof Ventilation

What is your department's policy on peaked roof ventilation? Does the policy differ for peaked roofs in Single Family Dwellings versus othe…

Started by Matt Thomson

2 Feb 22, 2009
Reply by Mike Hochstetler

2nd Due Ladder Assignments

Many discussions center on the responsibilities of the first due truck but what about the second due? In your department, per SOG/SOP/Wh…

Started by Jay Lowry

4 Jan 16, 2009
Reply by Eric Gamble

Rope Questions

I was wondering how much life safety and Utility rope everyone keeps on there rigs? In what situations you carry the different rope bags? D…

Started by Marques Bush

5 Jan 15, 2009
Reply by Scott Kleinschmidt

Truck ops with out a Truck?

How do you work as a truck company with out a truck?

Started by Robert Woodhead

6 Jan 2, 2009
Reply by Michael Bricault

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