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As the driver/EVD/FADO/engineer (here we will call it a driver/operator for simplicity) of a truck, tower, or quint we are responsible for the safe operation of this multi-ton vehicle to and from, and on the incident scene. Regardless of the make and style of your specific...

In previous articles on FFTB, we have discussed what we do as firefighters, truck driver operators and officers and leaders in the fire service. In this series, we will be looking at what preparations are needed to become an engineer (or depending on where you are from a...

We often hear about the use of ladders on the fire ground. With all the truck company is responsible for, with limited personnel, how do we have time to ladder a structure while at the same time carrying out our other really important tasks?  We get proficient at carrying them...

How many clowns can you fit into a car? The answer is as many that will fit. This is a growing trend when it comes to residential housing.   Today we are seeing more single and two family houses containing up 5 or 6 families. What is the cause? Tough economic times have forced...

As we conclude our review of the #30 Dowling Circle event in Baltimore County, Maryland, we will expand on the truck company’s role in task assignments. Once again, I must point out this is a learning piece not a critique or critical piece. If you have not reviewed the...

We have all responded to the fires that just didn’t go well. In many cases, the only thing hurt was our pride and the building. In some cases, we got hurt, civilians got hurt, or we lost someone. I want to touch on one such event in this article. I want to make clear, this...

We have discussed many aspects of truck work, now I would like to focus on some of the “getting the job done” aspects. As previously discussed, each riding positions has a set of roles and responsibilities. For a review, let’s get the rig there in one piece, position it well,...

We have discussed many different aspects of truck work. Now I would like to focus on some of the “getting the job done” aspects. As previously discussed, each riding positions has a set of roles and responsibilities. For a review, let’s get the rig there in one piece, position it...

Today we look at the top 5 truck company articles of 2013 as determined by you the readers. We hope you have taken home some valuable information from these articles to use on the incident scene. Share them with your shift, crew or company so that when the incident wraps up the...

We often read and hear about incident size-up. Most of the information is in regards to the command level strategic goals and tactical objectives information gathering and assessment that establishes tactical priorities. Once the tactical priorities have been set by the Incident...