The Nontraditional Truck Company

By Arthur Ashley and Jim Silvernail

The Nontraditional Truck Company is the all-inclusive truck company operations guide to help truck-deficient departments achieve a safe, effective, and efficient coordinated fire attack. This book written by Arthur Ashley and Jim Silvernail illustrates the importance of truck company operations facilitating and supporting coordinated fire attacks and lifesaving operations. Far more than a traditional operations manual, this book explores the critical interplay between attitude, modern fire environments, and street-smart tactics, delivering practical solutions proven to enhance coordination and save lives. Rooted in the core principle that "circumstances dictate action on the fireground," this book empowers agencies to overcome challenges posed by limited staffing or resources. By prioritizing essential fireground functions and creating agency-specific Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), it ensures that truck company operations are not only maintained but optimized. This title also demonstrates the importance of attitude, training, understanding modern fire behavior, and developing experienced street-smart tactics to define the role of truck company operations in the pursuit of consistent fireground success.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593706014
• ISBN13: 9781593706012
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Fire Engineering Books
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.