In contrast to engine company operations truck company operations rely more on independent action by the firefighters involved. Truck company members must have additional training, experience and ability to perform their responsibilities without direct supervision or assistance.

Truck Company Responsibilities

• Ladders (ground ladders and aerial devices)
• Ventilation (horizontal, vertical, and pressurized)
• Utility Control
• Forcible Entry
• Search and Rescue
• Loss Control (salvage and overhaul)
• Control Fire Extension

Driver/Operator

• Pedestal/Pump Operator
• Assist with supply line
• Assist outside vent
• Coordinate exterior truck work
• 360 of fire building

Irons

• Interior fire floor
• Coordinate with can
• Reconnaissance
• Search and rescue
• Forcible entry
• Salvage and overhaul

• Interior sector/crew officer
• Reconnaissance
• Search and rescue above the fire floor

• 2nd bucket operator
• 360 of fire building
• Exterior rescue
• Ladder building
• Vent from outside
• Reconnaissance
• Search and rescue above fire floor
• Assist roof position

Roof

• Curbside truck setup person
• 1st bucket operator
• Vent roof from outside
• Reconnaissance
• Search and rescue above fire floor
• Assist outside vent

Can

• Interior fire floor
• Coordinate with irons
• Reconnaissance
• Search and rescue
• Contain fire
• Salvage and overhaul