Transcript Dallas Fire Rescue Explorer Program

Apparatus
Dallas Fire Rescue Explorers
Common Apparatus
Engine Company
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The engine company is the apparatus that carries hose
and water to the fire or emergency.
• You can identify the engine by the pump panel on the side
and the hose hanging over the pump panel.
Purpose of the Engine Company
The main purpose of the engine company
is to provide water to a fire
 Responds to medical calls, any type of
fire, downed power lines, investigations,
and much more
 The engine company is a universal
emergency response vehicle; it is sent to
almost all emergencies reported to the fire
department
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Hoses Carried on an Engine
1” Red Line/Booster Hose
Hose Carried on the Engine
1¾” Crosslays
Hose Carried on the Engine
1¾” High-Rise Hose
Hose Carried on the Engine
2½” Attack Hose
Hose Carried on the Engine
5” Supply Line
Hose Carried on the Engine
Stinger or Monitor
Truck Company
• The truck company carries ladders, tools, and overhaul/salvage
equipment
• You can identify the truck by the large ladder on top of the apparatus
and it is one of the longest apparatus the department has
Purpose of the Truck Company
Responds to structure fires, cats in the
tree… anything that requires access to an
elevated location
 Provides salvage and ventilation, access to
any inaccessible location, search and
rescue, and a variety of other jobs as
assigned by the Officer In Charge (OIC)
 Extrication of Motor Vehicle Accident
(MVA) victims using the Hurst or Halmatro
tool (Jaws of Life)
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Types of Trucks
Tiller Truck
Types of Trucks
Rear Mounted Truck
Types of Trucks
Mid-mounted Truck
Rescues
Purpose of the Rescue
Responds to all medical calls, vehicle
accidents…
 This is the busiest type of apparatus that
the department runs
 Anything Medical
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Battalion Chiefs
Purpose of the Battalion Chief
Responds to all major incidents
 Is there to take command of a potentially
chaotic incident
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Specialty Apparatus
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
Booster
Foam Unit
Red Unit (ARFF)
Arson Investigation Unit
Rescue Boat
Marine Unit
Mobile Command Center