Salvage The process of protecting the contents of a building from fire, smoke and water damage. Tools used include salvage covers that are placed over furniture, preventing damage from water and debris. A mental process of evaluating all of the invfluencing factors at a fire scene before committing personnel and equipment to a course of action. This usually includes hazards, life safety, fire involvement and plan of attack. Stick The aerial of a ladder truck.
Aerials vary in length depending on the needs and finances of a department.
Some are as short as 65 feet, while others reach lengths greater than 100 feet. Still Alarm A still alarm is a call requiring only one company. Examples of a still alarm include a small fire or a medical call. Strike the Box To transmit or strike an alarm over the radio for a full first alarm assignment. Supply Hose Hose line used to supply water from a hydrant to fire apparatus.