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Title: Truck Company Operations II
Location: Adams County Emergency Services Training Facility
Description: This course is designed to build upon and refine the skills and knowledge required for providing effective Truck Company Operations. Students will perform practical evolutions in order to further refine their abilities to effectively and safely operate on the fireground as a member of a Truck Company. Emphasis is placed on drill ground work, expanding upon and further developing practical skills acquired in course prerequisites. Topics will include reviews with practical evolutions involving; Organization and Truck Company Assignments, Ventilation Theory, Search/Rescue Practices, and Power Saws.
Instructor(s): Dustin Poist
Prerequisites: Truck Company Operations I and MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 on or before the first day of class
Student Needs: Pen/Pencil, Notebook, Structural Firefighters Protective Clothing; helmet, gloves turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood; protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles) and SCBA.
Student Dress: All clothing shall be neat, clean, in good repair, presentable, and represent the department that the individual is representing. Participants are to report in clothing suitable for hands-on training.
Class Length: 16 Hours
Class Limits: 15 - 24
State Certified Course? Yes
Con-Ed Credits: Not Available

Class Dates

  • Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 18:30 (4 hours)
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 18:30 (4 hours)
  • Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 08:00 (8 hours)

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 8, 2010

Registration Instructions: All Students must register in advance by completing a County Training Enrollment Form and return it to the Adams County Department of Emergency Services by mail. No registrations or reservations will be accepted by telephone. NO WALK-INS WILL BE PERMITTED.
Cost: No
Registration Fee: None
Late Registration Fee: None

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