Scalafani discusses the basic ins and outs of modern aerial apparatus, how they differ from past trucks, terminology, and what to know before purchasing or riding on one for the next call.
Course Topic: Apparatus
Collet instructs on why it's as important to know the specs of your apparatus as it is knowing the scene prior to a crew's arrival.
McNeal goes indepth on this versatile, tactical application used in both strucural and wildland firefighting and how it compares to water in fighting fire.
Rural fire service member Estep talks about the importance of water and the difficulties departments can have in securing, delivering, and maximizing its use in the rural setting.
Longtime fire apparatus expert Peters offers these basic tips for fire departments looking to purchase a new apparatus
Riley goes indepth on the most common configurations, the logistics, and standards involving seating arrangements in all fire apparatus
Oke looks at the basic terminology, types, variables, and experiment results of this invaluable water supplement
Morelan gives this overview and best practices for using compresses air foam systems to douse the fire at your next response.
Shapiro looks at the importance and need for safety, efficiency, and proactivity to crews delivering water on fires on the fireground.
Oke discusses foam and wetting agent concentrates and foam delivery systems to ensure members can determine what concentrate is compatible with a particular delivery system for maximum efficiency at fires.
