Rural Engine Company Operations
(Room 4AB)
21 Feb 20
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Tracks:
Volunteer Fire Service
The practices and concepts taught will be based on successful as well as unsuccessful experiences on the fireground and nationally recognized engine company practices. The student will gain ideas of how to set up the engine for success and ideas to improve the functionality of the engine within their department. The student will learn concepts for hose loads, appliance selection, and tools that the engine company should have and utilize when operating in a rural environment. The student will gain an understanding of the limitations of the engine while operating in a rural environment, successful hose and nozzle packages, and how to establish a positive water supply with and without a hydrant. Additionally, the student will learn how the rural engine company can adapt to the suburban environment. These practices and concepts taught are effective, safe, and inexpensive.