Picture this: You and the new kid are in the apparatus room looking over the engine. You open each compartment, pointing out tool after tool and discussing their uses, maybe even throwing out a story ...

SPO 3-1 The student will be able to demonstrate utilizing hoselines and foam applicators, from memory, without assistance, to an accuracy of 70% and the instructor's satisfaction. 3-1-1 Identify the ...

Fire department foam operations are not the most exciting tactics that we conduct. In addition to that, they can be difficult and a bit technical. What this often results in is engine companies that ...

Many firefighters want to add foam to their tool arsenal. However, doing so can be very confusing and expensive. Do we add a fixed proportioner, a fixed foam tank or compressed air? And how do we pay ...