This weekend, 8 Volunteers (5 Students 3 Instructors) participated in the Truck Ops 101 class hosted by the @butlercountyfirechiefsassoc . Topics covered included Forcible Entry, Can Confidence, Targeted Search, Ground Ladders and Vertical Ventilation.

Saturday Evening the Truck Co. was alerted along with the First alarm for a report of a Vehicle on fire catching the House in @harmonyfire22 ‘s district. Tower 42 and the Chief responded with a total Crew of 5. Crews were tasked with Vertical Ventilation and opening up in the main fire apartment to check for extension. Crews operated for roughly 2 hours before returning to service.

Special thanks to the Instructional Staff from the Chief’s Association for the great class!

Photo creds: @_mycoolmedia