Firefighter Skills Chapter 1 - Company Types Flashcards
1
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Engine Company
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-Responsible for securing a water source, deploying handlines, conducting search and rescue, and putting water on the fire.
2
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Truck Company
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- Specializes in forcible entry, ventilation, roof operations, search and rescue, and deployment of ground ladders.
- Carry several ground latters from 8’ to 50’ and lots of tools.
- Equipped with an aerial device.
3
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Rescue Company
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- Responsible for rescuing victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations.
- Carry lots of regular and specialized tools.
4
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Wildland/brush Company
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-Dispatched to wildland and brush fires that larger engines cannot reach.
5
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Hazardous Materials Company
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-Respond to hazardous material incidents.
6
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EMS Services
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-Respond and assist in transporting medical and trauma victims to medical facilities for further treatment.
