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Semantics, Truck? or Ladder? What's in a name?

Semantics, Truck? or Ladder? What's in a name?

Started by Rick Fritz

11 Dec 29, 2008
Reply by Rick Fritz

How Much PPE Is Missing When You Force Entry

When you force the door how much more PPE do you still need to put on? Do you have a policy or do you finish donning after entry is made.

Started by Ray McCormack

12 Dec 23, 2008
Reply by Chuck Fager

Forcible Entry Operations for Zero/Limited Visibility Situations

Brothers and Sisters, Posted on the Brotherhood Instructor LLC web page is an article about Forcible Entry Operations for Zero/Limited Visi…

Started by Andrew Brassard

1 Dec 23, 2008
Reply by Chuck Fager

Truck work as it relates to the Geographical locations in the US

There was a statement I once read and it started provoking some thought and my thought is this . I would love to hear the difference and be…

Started by Marques Bush

0 Dec 23, 2008

Truck Officer 360/Hot Lap?

Should the Truck Officer of a four person truck perform a 360 of the fire building (size dependent) or should they begin searching with the…

Started by PJ Langmaid

6 Dec 21, 2008
Reply by Marques Bush

Searching behind the fire

How does your department address searching for savable victims behind the fire (meaning the area on the other side of the fire from the att…

Started by Jay Wieners

5 Nov 3, 2008
Reply by Michael Bricault

Light weight trusses and the glued finger joint trusses?

Question We all know the discussions around the table in the fire house over light weight trusses. Some guys fear them, Some guys respect t…

Started by Scott Kleinschmidt

2 Nov 2, 2008
Reply by Michael Bricault

Responsibilities and Considerations for the Truck Co. Senior Firefighter

Hey Truckies; Chris and I are interested in your thoughts on the roll and responsibilities of the senior firefighter in general and in a Tr…

Started by Michael Bricault

16 Oct 9, 2008
Reply by Michael Bricault

Ground Ladder SOP/SOG

I am looking to see what SOP/SOG's exist concerning ground ladder usage and maintenance. I am also looking to find out if anyone is using a…

Started by Mike Walker

1 Sep 27, 2008
Reply by Eric Gamble

The Art of "VES" Vent Enter Search

Chris was asking me about starting a forum on VES so, here it goes. VES is definately a great addition to your search strategies. It needs…

Started by Mark Gregory

27 Jun 20, 2008
Reply by Barry Aptt

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