The electronics on cars are very sophisticated and require responders to have some working knowledge of them. Added all together, there are no longer any simple car extrications or car fires.
Fire apparatus crash testing is a serious topic deserving serious attention. It addresses occupant survivability in a fire apparatus cab that may be involved in an accident.
The Hauppauge Fire Department, located on Long Island, NY, was created in 1931 at the direction of 14 charter members. Since that time, the community has grown immensely.
Large-scale firefighting operations require supply pump operators to maximize the flow capabilities from the sources being used. When it’s a fire hydrant, this involves employing a heavy hydrant hookup.