SCBA, TIC and CAFS might not mean anything to you now, but soon you’ll be equipped and trained to use self-contained breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras and compressed air foam systems. Hydraulic spreaders, cutters and rams (the Jaws of Life) are just a few of the tools of the trade that goes well beyond fighting fires. Volunteer firefighters are professionally trained to wield the iconic ax, pike pole, sledgehammer, Halligan, various hand tools and even portable lighting systems. This isn’t the stuff you’d find around the common workplace or home, but anyone can be taught to use them right and well in the volunteer fire service.