Truck Company

Positioning a ladder company apparatus is usually not an issue when you’re first due, but what happens when you’re not?

迈克Ciamporeviews some of the nuances of fundamental truck company skills.

Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood examine the sometimes complex and wide-reaching scientific studies done to aid in firefighting tactics.

As we enter 2021, we may notice significant changes in our response districts that can affect our firefighting tactics and procedures.

Deployment of the RIT to help save a civilian’s life isn’t its primary duty, but in some instances, we’ll have to deviate from our procedures, writes Mike Ciampo.

迈克Ciampodemonstrates the teepee cut, especially useful for opening up a high-pitched roof.

迈克Ciampodiscusses opening walls made of lath and plaster, an older form of interior wall construction that can be difficult to remove.

Open lots provide many options for the second-due truck. Read some tactical thoughts from Jimmy Davis.

The firefighter, six-year SFFD veteran Matthew Vann, was initially listed as being in critical condition.

Use some sense when you’re operating on a sidewalk, writes Mike Ciampo.