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219 Truck
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219 Truck is a 2004 Pierce Dash Sky Arm with an articulating 100' steel ladder
w/ platform. The Truck is equipped with a Waterous 2000 gpm pump, 115' of ground
ladders, 700' of 5" supply hose as well as numerous saws, hooks, forcible entry
tools, five SCBA packs w/ 7 spare cylinders, fans and other associated truck equipment. 219 Truck is first due for all commercial and large residential structure assignments. 219 Truck is also a special response vehicle on the county CAD 219 Technical
Rescue Team. |
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 General Functions of a Truck Company
Search and Rescue (both residents/victims as well as injured/trapped firefighters
Ventilation (cutting holes in the roof to release heat and smoke)
Laddering (for access and also rescues)
Forcible Entry (gaining access by forcing doors/windows, removing bars, gates,
etc.)
Checking for Fire Extension (by opening up walls, ceilings, attics and floors)
Lighting (for fire scene operations)
Ladder-pipe operation (elevated master streams providing large water flows)
Utility Control (shutting off the electric, gas and water to prevent injury and
damage)
Salvage (protecting property from fire, smoke or water)
Overhaul (ensuring the fire is completely extinguished to prevent rekindles)
219 Truck Officer's Side Compartments
Above: K12 Ventilation Saw, Disposable Plastic Roll, Roll of Roofing Paper, Reciprocating
Saw, Extenstion Cords, Misc. Mechanic Tools, Forcible Entry Tools Compartment,
2 100' 1.75" Highrise Packs
Above: Forcible Entry Tools: Duck Bill Lock Breaker, Hooligan Bar, Hydra-Ram,
K-tool, Elevator Keys, 10lb. Sledge hammer, Shove Knife
Above: 10lb. Sledge Hammer, Flat-Headed Axe, Denver (TNT) Tool, 2 Bolt Cutters,
New York Roof Hook, Door Fan Hanger Bar, Electric Ventilation Fan, Extension Cord
Reel, Salvage Covers, QRS First-In Bag, Portable Oxygen Bag
Front Bumper: Section of 5" Supply Hose, 5" Intake, Spanner Wrenches, Hydrant
Wrench
219 Truck Drvier's Side Compartments
Above: Positive Presure Ventilation (PPV) Fan, Spanner Wrenches, Hyrdrant Wrench,
Rubber Mallet, Officer's Tool, Honda Generator/Light, Electric Ventilation Fan,
Extension Cord Reel, Door Bar, SL40 Hand Lights, Rope
219 Truck Rear Ground Ladder Compartment
Above: (1) 35' Extension Ladder, (2) 24' Extension Ladders, (2) 16' Roof Ladders,
(1) 10' Attic Ladder, (2) 6' Pike Poles, (2) 8' Pike Poles, (2) 12' Pike Poles,
Ladder Belts, Outrigger Control, 700' 5" Supply Line Compartment
219 Truck Aerial Box Compartment
Cutter's Edge Ventilation Saw, New York Roof Hook, Shingle Shovel, Dragon Saw
Ventilation Tool, Pick Headed Axe, Hooligan Bar
219 Truck Pump Pannel Driver Side Compartment
Set of Irons (Haligan/Flat Head Axe), New York Hook, Flat Head Axe
219 Truck Pump Pannel Officer's Side Compartment
Set of Irons (Haligan/Flat Head Axe), Dry Wall Hook, Flat Head Axe
219 Truck Bucket/Fly Section of Ladder
100' 1 3/4" Hose Line, Mounted: Pick Headed Axe, New York Roof Hook
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