2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

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Maximizing Quint Effectiveness (Room 3A)

21 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Strategy and Tactics

Some fire departments see quintuple fire apparatus as an answer to their diminishing budget thinking a “one truck fights all” concept work only to see the concept fail. Other departments have learned how to integrate quintuples into their operation and have come to embrace the concept. Learn the difference between a triple, quad and quint and the history of quintuple fire apparatus from its humble beginning that evolved into the “Total Quint Concept” and later to become the number one most ordered fire apparatus in the U.S. Learn why some experiments with quints failed, yet with understanding the three most important factors a department can maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their quint company.