Truck Company Operations I - TCRO
Class Date(s) Tuesday, Apr 25 2023 7:00PM-10:00PM  
Tuesday, May 2 2023 7:00PM-10:00PM  
Thursday, May 4 2023 7:00PM-10:00PM  
Saturday, May 6 2023 8:00AM-4:30PM  
Class# 23FS91131  

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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 firefighters, 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. Truck company support to the engine company is also discussed. Students may be asked to provide apparatus for the practical portion.

Training Audience: Any firefighters that would find themselves assigned to a truck or ladder company or those that want to have a better understanding of truck company operations.

Prerequisite(s): A certificate indicating a live fire-training program (i.e. SBS, ZSFB, ELIF) or Fire Fighter I Certification.

Course Length: 16-hours

Certification: Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Certificate for Truck Company Operations I, upon successful completion of the course.

Textbook: Training materials will be provided in class.

Equipment Needs: Pen / pencil, note-taking material. Required Equipment: Full turnout gear with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). In addition, a spare cylinder is recommended.

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None

Course Contact: Matt Fink, Fire Training Coordinator, office: (610) 344-5017 or via email at jfink@chesco.org.

Price $250.00
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Class Location
Academic Bldg. #126
Public Safety Training Campus , 137 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA   19320
(610) 344-4100