104.02 Truck company Operations (Week 5) Flashcards
The objective of Truck Company Operations is to perform ________ functions ______________ with the ______ __________ to ensure a coordinated attack.
Truck
Simultaneously
Fire attack
A truck company’s primary function includes:
Forcible entry
Ventilation
Search and rescue
When a truck company arrives first on a structure fire, the company officer shall perform a ______ _______, ____________ _________, and announce they will be operating as a truck either ________ or _________.
Size up
Establish command
Inside or outside
The next arriving suppression unit shall be _________ ________ or as assigned by command
Fire Attack
Tasks performed by inside truck
- Position apparatus at or near front of fire building where aerial device is accessible for use
- Provide forcible entry
- Initiate primary search for victims and fire location
- Salvage and overhaul asap, consider fire investigation needs
- Assist fire attack
Tasks performed by outside truck
- VEIS
- Ventilation (coordinate with fire attack)
- Position ladders
- Secure utilities
Firefighter tools for residential and commercial fire
Irons
Saws (if needed)
Light
Drivers tools for residential and commercial fire considerations
Irons
6’ hook
Light
Officer tools at residential and commercial fire consideration
Thermal imaging camera (TIC)
6’ Hook
Light
Tool assignment for officer high rise fire
Thermal imaging camera (TIC)
6’ Hook
Hydra ram
Light
Tool assignments for driver in a high rise fire
Fire service and elevator keys
6’ hook
Water can
Light
Tool assignment for a firefighter in a high rise fire considerations
Irons
Rope bag
Light
High rise fire considerations
- Position apparatus for aerial operations
- Positioning the aerial apparatus to maximize the scrub area is essential, when rescue of occupants can be accomplished
- The Entire crew shall remain together. They shall proceed into building or place the aerial apparatus in service based on need