TRUCK COMPANY OPS Truck company operations are tasks that support the fire attack. Often called Support Functions The engine companies put the fire out - the truck companies determine how they do it

PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE TRUCK COMPANY LOVERS U –L - Ladders –O - Overhaul –V - Ventilation –E - Entry –R - Rescue –S - Salvage –U - Utilities

L - LADDERS Purpose Selection Placement Materials Used

LADDERS - PURPOSE Access –Firefighting –Rescue Rescue –Victims –Firefighters Ventilation –Vertical –Horizontal Hoseline Advancement –Handlines –Masterstreams

LADDER SELECTION If the ladder is not long enough, you cant stretch more! Determining Factors Ladders Reach Task

MATERIALS USED Wood Aluminum Composite

WOOD Very Heavy Lots of manpower needed to raise one Lots of Maintenance Poor Heat Resistance

ALUMINUM Light Weight Little manpower to raise one Conducts Electricity Poor Heat Resistance

COMPOSITE Fiberglass Beams with Aluminum Rungs Heavier than Aluminum Just as strong as Aluminum Will conduct Electricity if wet

O - OVERHAUL The search for hidden fires. Opening walls, floors, ceilings, window and door frames to search for fire. Number one source for rekindles

OVERHAUL Overhaul Size-Up During Fire Attack After the Fire is Out

V - VENTILATION The systematic removal of the products of combustion from a building. Supports –Rescue & Attack Reduces –Backdraft Potential –Fire, Smoke, and Water Damage Assists –Salvage –Fire Attack –Fire Containment

VENTILATION Venting for Fire Venting for Life Mechanical Ventilation Positive Pressure Negative Pressure Horizontal Ventilation Vertical Ventilation

E - ENTRY Need for Forcible Entry Forcible Entry Size-Up Tools Used Forcible Exit Training

R - RESCUE Saving lives –Fire fighters –Civilian Search –Primary, Secondary –Standard search patterns –Vent, enter, search

S - SALVAGE Stop the loss of damage to building and contents.

U - UTILITIES ELECTRIC GAS WATER