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Permalink Reply by NOVAFireman on January 12, 2009 at 10:52am

Minimum of 1 truck company on all structure fires, and a second special service unit, (Example) rescue company taking place of the second due truck.

1st arriving truck position on Side "A" allowing for a good scrub area of the structure. Outside team throws ground ladders to atleast 2 sides of the structure, preferably A and C, conducts VES operations if applicable, controls utilities, and begins horizontal ventilation. Inside team provides force entry for the engine, primary search of the fire floor.

2nd arriving truck positions rig for roof access if possible. Outside team throws ladders to the remaining sides of the structure, and to the roof if aerial access is blocked. Once on the roof, reports conditions to the IC and begins verticle ventilation. Inside team provides primary search on the floor above the fire, or secondary search in a single story building. In most cases, the 2nd due truck's inside team can begin salvage operations once all other tasks have been taken care of.

Permalink Reply by Marques Bush on January 12, 2009 at 1:13pm

Thanks bro! How have you been