1. Progression of the Fire Service (Burn)
By: Sam Rivers, Wade Wetherington, Jeremy Bergin

2. Start of the Fire Service
Roman Emperor Augustus established Fire – Fighting “watchman” in 24BC
Bucket Brigades were established
Tools such as axes were used to remove fuel and expose hot spots
Ropes and hooks used to create fire breaks
Explosives where used for the same
(Burnham)

3. Early Volunteer Companies in the U.S.
Formed after The Great Boston fire of 1631
1678: The Boston Fire Department Established
Nations First fire department
1735: Union Volunteer Fire Company Established
Founded by Benjamin Franklin
Later became the Philadelphia Fire Department
1853: Cincinnati Fire Department established
First fully paid Fire Department in the U.S.
(Fire)

4. Box Alarms Created before 9-1-1 dialing Located on street corners
People pulled the alarm for any emergency
In some cities, such as New York City still use these
box alarms today to communicate with dispatch centers
(Crowe)

5. The first Fire Trucks
Mid 1800’s: Fire pumps were pulled by horses in order to increase response times to fires
1886: The first self propelled fire engine in New York City
1930’s: Ladders where being added onto engines
1940’s: Trucks received Ariel work platforms attached to a ladder
1960’s: The modern fire truck that we know today was developed

6. Progression of Bunker Gear
1700’s: Only helmets were worn to protect from falling debris
1800’s: A rubber jacket was added to protect firefighters from heat and hot embers
Late 1800’s Hip high rubber boots were worn to protect their legs from hot water and embers
Mid 1900’s: Air packs were issued to firefighters to breath fresh air in smoke and heat
(Cowan)
(Cowan)

7. Fire Service Today Fire Trucks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fire Suppression and Tactics

8. Modern Day Fire Trucks
Engine
Ladder
Rescue

9. Engine 2 Different Types: Engine Engine/Tanker
Has a 750gal to 1000gal water pump
Has attack hose lines of 1 3/4inch and 2 1/2inch
Has Large Diameter Hose (LDH) to connect to a fire hydrant
Engine/Tanker
Has a 1250gal and up water pump
Also has at least one drop tank that can hold up to 3000gals of water

10. Ladder Truck 3 Different Types: Regular stick ladder Tiller Ladder
110ft Ariel stick ladder with a master stream nozzle attached to the stick
10 different ground ladders from 10ft to 35ft
Has a 350 gallon water tank
Tiller Ladder
105ft rear mount Ariel stick
Does not carry water
Tower Ladder
100ft bucket ladder, either rear or mid mount with a master stream attached to the bucket
Has a small 250 gallon water tank

11. Rescue Truck 3 Different Types: Light Rescue Medium Rescue
2 to 4 door truck cab
Has basic vehicle extrication equipment
Has a basic air cylinder filling system
Medium Rescue
Shoring and Lumber
Has a generator, small water pump, and air compressor
Heavy Rescue
All extrication equipment
Technical rescue equipment
SCUBA equipment
Air compressor, and a generator

12. Personal Protective Equipment
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus: (SCBA)
Bunker Coat, and Pants
Hood, and Gloves
Fire Helmet

13. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
The Mask has that straps to ones face allows for proper inhalation of the fresh air
PASS device: Activates after a firefighter is still for to long
Fits like a backpack with shoulder straps and a waste belt.
Weighs approx.. 50lbs.
Has a compressed air cylinder with a set psi
2316psi
4500psi
5500psi
7500psi
(Scott)

14. Bunker Coat and Bunker pants
The bunker gear has 3 separate layers:
The outer shell
Protects any glass our sharp objects from cutting through the gear
Inner thermal liner
Protects the firefighter for heat up to a certain temp
Moister barrier
Allows limited access for water and other liquids to get through the gear

15. Fire Hood and Gloves Fire Gloves Fire Hood
Made from Nomex cloth that resists heat up to a certain temp.
Protects the hands and has sections to help give the wrists more protection
Fire Hood
Made from Nomex cloth that is resistant up to a certain temp.
Covers the top of the head, ears, and neck

16. Fire Helmet 2 Different Styles: Traditional Modern
Has a brim that is specially designed to detour hot water and embers from the neck area
The traditional helmet is made from leather
Today traditional style helmets are made from thermoplastic as well
Modern
Has a more round shape instead of a traditional look
Made from Thermoplastic with face shields attached to the front

17. Fire Ground Operations and Tactics
Engine Company Operations
Ladder Company Operations
Rescue Company Operations
(Under Fire)

18. Engine Company Operations
Connecting to the Hydrant
Rescue of Victims
Suppression of Fire
Overhaul
(Martin)

19. Ladder Company Operations
Forcible Entry
Search and Rescue of any Victims
Overhaul
Ventilation
Horizontal (Windows)
Vertical (Roof)
(Ventilation)

20. Rescue Company Operations
Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)
Search and Rescue of Victims
Overhaul
Assist other companies with their operations

21. Quick video

22. Works Cited
"At the Ready: History of the New York Fire Department." The Bowery Boys: New York City History.
7 Feb Web. 10 Apr
(At the Ready)
 Burnham, Daniel. Urban-ism of Ancient Rome. Digital image. John J. Schmidt’s Website. 17 Mar.
2008. Web.
(Burnham)
Cowan, Wes. "Cincinnati Fire Antiques." Worth Point. 15 Oct Web. 30 Mar
(Cowan)
Crowe, Kenneth. "Historic Fire Boxes Bow out." Times Union. 20 May Web. 30 Mar
(Crowe)
"Fire Department." Franklin's Philadelphia. 5 Nov Web. 9 Apr
(Franklin)

23. Works Cited Cont.
"Fire Departments." The History of Fire Fighting. 19 Dec Web. 29 Mar
(Fire)
"Heavy Rescue." SVI Trucks. 15 June Web. 31 Mar
(Heavy)
"Light Rescue." SVI Trucks. 15 June Web. 31 Mar
(Light)
Making Yourself Hard To Kill. Digital image. Leadership Under Fire, Inc. 16 July Web.
(Under Fire)
Martin, Nicholas. Estimating the Stretch. Digital image. Tradition's Training Weblog. 1 Oct
Web.
(Martin)

24. Works Cited Cont.
Oldman, Gary. Burn: One Year on the Front Lines to Save Detroit. Digital image. Reel Life with
Jane. 20 Dec Web.
(Burn)
"Scott Safety™ 4.5 Air-Pak™ NxG7™ SCBA." Fisher Scientific. 2 Mar Web. 10 Apr
(Scott)
Vertical Ventilation: The Sounding Firefighter. Digital image. Fire Service Warrior. 15 Jan
Web.
(Ventilation)