"Yes the emergency hydraulic pump is included in our Aerial Evolutions that we received from Albuqurque NM. We train to know what it is and how to operate it. We do not operate it because it is not designed to work for a long period of…"
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Bradford James Terry
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The Great Mustache Debate
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Bradford James Terry replied to Wayne Benner Jr (Casper)'s discussion Emergency Power Unit (EPU) for Aerial Device - Need advice in the group Aerial OperationsBradford James Terry replied to Bradford James Terry's discussion Truck Operator Positions. Selection, training and replacements. in the group Aerial Operations"Thanks Steve."
Bradford James Terry replied to Bradford James Terry's discussion Truck Operator Positions. Selection, training and replacements. in the group Aerial Operations"Thanks Steve,
We are a dedicated Truck Company and we are trying to set up a Truck Operator Position. Driver?operator is a promoted position, but not all of our current Truck drivers are senior drivers. They had been on the old Aerial so…"
Steve Brown replied to Bradford James Terry's discussion Truck Operator Positions. Selection, training and replacements. in the group Aerial Operations"Our department runs 10 Truck Companies within our department utilizing 9 mid-mount 95-100' platforms and 1 75' Quint. At the present we do not have a definitive minimum requirement of who can be certified on our aerials other…"
Drew Smith replied to Bradford James Terry's discussion Truck Operator Positions. Selection, training and replacements. in the group Aerial Operations"We are 50 members out of two stations. 10 men per day and operate two engines and one 100 ft tower ladder.
All our members become qualified to operate although we don't want everyone to operate. By the end of their second year they will…"
Bradford James Terry added a discussion to the group Aerial Operations
Truck Operator Positions. Selection, training and replacements.
We are a single truck company department with 5 engines/stations. We have had a dedicated truck for 10 years. Last year we put our 75' Quint to backline and put a 100' midmount platform in service. It required new training and some changes in operations. We have done well but are having problems with positions and qualifications.Who is qualified to operate your Aerial?How are they chosen?Does it require special certification?Who are replacements when the operator is gone? Other drivers,…See More
Bradford James Terry commented on Art Bloomer's group The Great Mustache Debate"Funny, our department went through this about 8 years ago. Our chief at the time all of a sudden decided he would go by the book and not allow any facial hair to touch the seal of the mask. Actually it was caused by members pushing the facial…"
Bradford James Terry joined Art Bloomer's group
The Great Mustache Debate
What are your departments rules on facial hair...namely mustaches. Lots of debate in the east recently about size, shape and length. How long is your mustache?
Bradford James Terry commented on Chad Berg's group Aerial Operations"Douglas B Watson,
I will help you with what I have which is mostly from Albuquerque N.M."
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Truck Class June 2010
New Nampa Idaho 100' Rosenbauer and class with Art Garcia, Albuquerque, New Mexico Fire
Bradford James Terry commented on Chad Berg's group Aerial Operations"We recently received our latest aerial platform. Went from a 75' stick to a 100' Rosenbauer midmount aerial platform. Thanks to these forums I made contact with Michael Bricault and Art Garcia from Albuquerque. Art came up and provided…"
Bradford James Terry joined Chad Berg's groupAerial Operations
This group is geared for the operation of aerial devices that include, straight stick aerial ladders, tower ladders, telescoping platforms, articulating platforms, and elevated waterways. Tactical considerations based on capabilities & limitations.See More
Michael Bricault left a comment for Bradford James Terry"Whatever I can help with just let me know."
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- Lives in:
- Nampa, Idaho
- Department:
- Nampa Fire Department
- Title/rank:
- Captain/ Truck 1
- Years of public service:
- 15
- Agency structure:
- Paid fire department
- Topics you provide training for:
- Truck ops, High Rise Ops even though our tallest is 7 floors.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 1:06am on April 24, 2010, Michael Bricault said…
- Whatever I can help with just let me know.
- At 1:42pm on April 23, 2010, Michael Bricault said…
- Hey thanks for the invite.
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