TEAM BUILDING DRILLS FOR THE ENGINE COMPANY

摘要

The pump operator of the first-due engine without a doubt is one of the most important riding positions on the fireground. In fact, he probably sets the tone of the entire operation in the initial critical minutes. You can have the best officer in charge and the most aggressive attack team, but if the pump operator can't figure out the engine pressure needed for the attack line stretched, secure a water source, and solve a host of other potential problems (unsupervised), the entire operation will come to a grinding halt. Most fire departments in suburban settings do not have enough personnel to keep the chauffeur's position dedicated only to certain firefighters. Consequently, all members of the company must be able to drive and operate the engine at the same level of efficiency.