The fireground can easily be separated into two viewpoints fire attack and logistical operations. Logistical operations (or truck company operations) do not put a fire out, but they do determine how a fire is put out. Whether a department has a truck company or not, they have to understand the importance of ensuring the fireground environment is safe for firefighters and any trapped residents who may be inside a structure.
This class covered the ten commandments of truck company operations, including: the aerial device can be a tool if you safely let it; apparatus placement; importance of the fireground clock; prioritizing fireground priorities with various staffing levels; is RECEO really meant for the modern fireground; truck fireground priority list for 2011; importance of becoming a mental general contractor for buildings; how to categorize buildings for a risk assessment; using you PPE correctly; and ensure the viability of your escape route
By the end of the class, firefighters were able to reevaluate their commitment to logistical priorities, not just stretching a hose line into a structure, and being able to evaluate and set fireground logistical priorities.
