Truck companies are tasked with a wide variety of tasks, all of which are essential for a successful outcome. However, during many fireground operations, there are a limited number of truck companies or none! Truck work is about the skill, not the “Truck.” Even if you operate without a ladder truck, the tasks of a truck company must still be performed. Truck company operations take place at every working fire, from basic to advanced. This webcast is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively while performing truck company operations. This includes accomplishing multiple tasks in multiple locations simultaneously and safely. From forcible entry to ladders, search, ventilation, and beyond, basic skills with some street-smart tips and tricks will be passed on.
Join us for this webcast sponsored by Columbia Southern University.
March 1, 2018
01:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
12:00 PM Central Standard Time
10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
18:00 Greenwich Mean Time
CEU: This course has been approved for one contact hour and .1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Columbia Southern University*
Duration: Approximately one hour.
Presented by:
Arthur Ashley Captain Lexington (KY) Fire Department
Arthur Ashley has been a firefighter since 1986. He has been with the City of Lexington, Kentucky for 23 years, assigned to both engine and ladder companies. Arthur is a Captain assigned to Ladder Company 1 in downtown Lexington, the 34th busiest firehouse in the U.S. Arthur is a Kentucky Level II Instructor and is a Kentucky State Fire School instructor, an instructor with Lexington Fire Training Academy,. Arthur travels throughout the state of Kentucky and around the country teaching hands on training sessions and speaking on leadership and crew management. Captain Ashley is a co-creator and administrator of Truckie Talk, a social media based training page focused on passing along training tips and highlighting the rich tradition of the fire service. Arthur is also a promotional assessor, traveling to departments around the country assisting with their promotional processes. Arthur’s strong belief in doing the right thing fuels his passion for the greatest job in the world.
Sponsored by:
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University offers flexible online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in fields such as fire administration, business administration, criminal justice and occupational safety and health. CSU also offers affordable tuition, textbooks provided and no scheduled classes. Learn more at ColumbiaSouthern.edu or call 877-347-6050.
*How to Earn CEUs:
- This course has been approved for one contact hour and .1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- Attendees must be logged in for the duration of the webinar in order to receive CEUs
- Upon completion of the webinar, CEUs must be requested at ColumbiaSouthern.edu/CE
- Verified attendees will receive a CEU certificate in a PDF format.
- The fee for this service is $25. This fee will be waived for verified CSU Students, Alumni, and Learning Partners.
