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TRUCK COMPANY OPERATIONS I (TRCO)

May 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

|This is a multi-day course (See all days in course)

One event on May 12, 2024 at 8:00 am

Course #

24-TRCO-01

Course Length

16 Hrs

Lead Instructor(s)

Carl Weiss

Course Cost

  • In-County: $50
  • Out of County: $75

Course Goal

The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation.

Course Description

Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations. This course, for experienced fire fighters, will introduce the student to the basic concept of truck company operations and duties, including organizing the delivery of truck company services, selection and use of key tools, advanced ventilation and forcible entry theory and practices, search and rescue, and other fire attack support functions.

Prerequisites

  • Interior Firefighter (ELIF) or Essentials of Fire Fighting (EBM)  (Copies of pre-requisite certificates must be sent in with registration.)

Special Conditions

Agencies sending students to this program will be asked to provide pumping apparatus to conduct practical exercises.

Student Equipment / Supply Needs

  • Pen/Pencil
  • Notebook
  • Helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)

Details

Date:
May 12
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
EDT
Event Category:

Venue

Berks County Fire Training Site
895 Morgantown Rd
Reading, PA 19607 United States
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Phone:
610-378-5509
Website:
http://www.berkscountyfiretraining.org