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A bridge collapsed above a dry creek bed. Three cars fell from the wreckage and are fifteen feet below the highway. Two of the drivers are trapped in their cars. The only way to reach the casualties is on a rocky bed without road access. Explain the fire apparatuses that will be required at this disaster scene, the personnel they will carry, and the main purposes they will serve. Your response should be at least 150 words.
Which will most likely be a part of an engine company and a truck company?
Based on your reading of the following, what will a firefighter pair be expected to provide? Most fire engines carry a minimum of four crew members. This will include an officer, a driver, and two firefighters. The driver will also be expected to operate the pump on the truck. At a scene, firefighters must enter dangerous environments, so they work in pairs to eliminate high risks and provide backup as needed. Additionally, four firefighters, or two pairs, establish a presence in and out of the disaster scene and allow for short-term shifts within the hazardous zones.
Which of the following fire apparatus is an engine company likely to operate? (There may be more than one correct answer.)
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