Which technical ability would be most helpful for an engine-company crew member?

An engine company’s primary role is to deliver water and suppress fires, so skill in operating and advancing a fire hose is especially useful to its crew members. Forcible entry and roof ventilation are more commonly associated with other specialized assignments, while “bucket access” is not a typical engine-company task. The best choice is fire-hose attack.

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