Course #
24-TRCO-01
Course Length
16 Hrs
Lead Instructor(s)
Carl Weiss
Course Cost
- In-County: $50
- Out of County: $75
Course Goal
The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.
Course Description
Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.
Prerequisites
- Interior Firefighter (ELIF) or Essentials of Fire Fighting (EBM) (Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration.)
Special Conditions
Agencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises.
Student Equipment / Supply Needs
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
- Helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)
