Extra Alarm: The all-in engine company – making it work with 3 members
Extra Alarm: The all-in engine company – making it work with 3 members  
Podcast: Better Every Shift
Published On: Tue May 13 2025
Description: This week’s Extra Alarm insights come to us from Jeffrey Bryant Jr., a firefighter/paramedic with the Aurora (Illinois) Fire Department. Bryant outlines strategies for a three-person engine company, highlighting the roles of the officer, driver and firefighter, and their tasks in search and suppression. Bryant underscores the importance of training crewmembers to adapt to staffing levels while still prioritizing life safety. He also tackles how two-in/two-out policies can affect decision-making.