Recent Sessions & Photos
Firefighting Practices session
9-28-2008
The department traveled to DuBois training grounds for a day of practice suppression, search, ventilation, command, etc. The drills started at 10:00. About 20 members participated and got a lot out of the evolutions. While on the training, box 1-A-1-HH was alerted for an activated alarm. Most of the manpower headed back as a few got the truck secured to head to the alarm. The engine got out as units on scene reported a false alarm. All units were placed in service. The truck never left the grounds, while the rescue returned to finish the mop up.
Firefighting Practices session
10-06-2007 09:00
A house that was to be razed for a project at the community library was offered to the department for training. Due to the short period of time from being notified of this opportunity to when it was to be torn down, the house could not be burned for live fire training. However, a crew assembled to practice some firefighting activities. State instructor Jim Corby was on hand to offer some guidance and answer questions. The members present set the truck and ground ladders to reach the roof. They practiced the ventilation process and some interior evolutions. The junior members also got some time inside with air packs.
DOH vehicle rescue class
October 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 2007
DuBois 4th ward is hosting a vehicle rescue class. This is all three modules of vehicle rescue. You do not have to attend all three sessions. The first is basic vehicle rescue, the next, vehicle rescue operations, and lastly, vehicle rescue technician. TOG and Safety glasses required. 3 Members took the class.
Gas Seminar
9-17-2007 19:00
National Fuel Gas company was at station 1 on Monday September 17th for a short seminar. This covered responding to natural gas incidents and also, carbon monoxide calls. It was a good refresher for the people who attended.
Drill
6-18-2007
Monday June 18th a drill was held at the Brockway Schools.
This drill used hose lays in buildings such as the school. The use of the new high rise hose packs was explored.
There is a free simulator on Fire Engineering.com. I have evaluated the simulator and it is something fun and informative to do. Follow this link to try your hand at command.
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