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November 27, 2019

The officers and members of the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 would like to wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Alert Fire Co. No. 1 is with Jerry Keen.

18 hours ago

TBT - 15 Years ago in the figid, early morning hours of January 2005, the Downingtown Fire Dept. was dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment on Boot Rd in East Caln, Twp.

DFD Chief Jerry Keen arrived on location to find two large trucks involved in a head-on collision. The crews from Rescue and Squad 45 split into two teams and extricated both drivers, using the HURST Jaws of Life. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for all you do ❤

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18 hours ago

LEAVE ROOM FOR THE TRUCK. 🏚🚒🔥⠀
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The nozzle might be the most important tool on the fireground, but the truck still owns the building. Engine & ladder companies need to know there areas and each other's response routes so that routing and positioning can be planned to allow the truck companies good positioning.⠀
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While responding, engine drivers should think like ladder drivers. Imagine where they'd park their imaginary ladder truck - then don't park the engine there. Water supplies should be established in a manner that doesn't block the truck, but also doesn't delay the water (more on that later...). Some good thinking by the engine driver in this picture.⠀
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Ladder drivers must know the engine's routing and where their water supply will be. Sometimes the move is for the engine to pull past, or maybe the truck to enter the block first, or maybe to split the block (engine & truck nose to nose).⠀
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NONE OF THESE WILL WORK ALL THE TIME. Different streets, different companies coming from different areas. You can't just say you'll always do one of those. Both companies need to THINK and act based on the scenario.⠀
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I even want the truck on the building on 1 story buildings. Commercials of course, but even SFD's. First, out of developing habit. Second, even if the aerial is not applicable there is a lot of equipment (saws, fans, lights, generators, tools, etc) that is a lot more effective out front than humped up the street.⠀
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Positioning is an art form and no two addresses or calls are usually the same. Engine & ladder companies must know each other's jobs, think on their feet, and be able to change plans at a moments notice.⠀
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