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| Responsible for securing water source, deploying handlines, conducting search and rescue operations, and putting water on fire. Each fire engine has a pump, carries hoses, and maintains a booster tank of water. Engines also carry a limited quantity of ladders and hand tools. |
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| (also called a Ladder company) Specializes in forcible entry, ventilation, roof operations, search and rescue and deployment of ground ladders. Trucks carry several ground ladders, ranging from 8-50 ft as well as an extensive quantity of tools. trucks are also equipped with an aerial device, such as an aerial ladder, tower ladder, or ladder/platform. these aerial devices can be raised and positioned above a roof to provide fire fighters with a stable, safe work zone. |
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| Usually responsible for rescuing victims from fires, confined spaces, trenches, and high-angle situations. Rescue companies carry an extensive array of regular and specialized tools. |
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| Dispatched to wildland and bush fires that larger engines cannot reach. Use four-wheel drive vehicles. They carry a tank of water and a pump that enables them to pump water while the truck is moving. Also carry special firefighting equipment such as portable pumps, rakes, and shovels. |
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| Hazardous Materials Company |
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| Responds to and controls scenes involving spilled or leaking hazardous chemicals. Have specialized equipment, PPE, and training to handle most emergencies involving chemicals |
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| Emergency Medical Services Company |
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| Includes medical units such as ambulances or first-response vehicles. Respond to and assist in transporting medical and trauma victims to medical facilities for further treatment. They often carry medications, defibrillators and other equipment that can stabilize a critical patient during transport. |
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| Chief of Department > Assistant Chief > Battalion Chief > Captain > Lieutenant > Fire Fighter |
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| 4 Basic Management Principles |
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| Discipline, Division of Labor, Unity of Command, Span of Control |
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