Members of KVFD followed up on last weeks firefighter survival training with practical scenarios.
Finding and rescuing a downed firefighter, along with window bail outs were reviewed and crews split in teams of two to complete practical evolutions in full gear and SCBA.
Using our Pittsburgh Drill and Wall Props, crews worked through the over 90 degree heat to improve their skills and learn life saving techniques. In between scenarios, members rested and re-hydrated under the watchful eye of our career staff and ambulance Lieutenant. Training in adverse conditions is key to functional awareness. Every firefighter needs to know how their bodies, gear and equipment will react to those conditions.
Great job by all!
Units:
Tac & Utility 8, Ladder 8 & Ambulance 8-1
Past Chief Stackhouse explaining the importance of performing our duties in extreme weather circumstances and explaining the difficulty of the task of rescuing a downed firefighter.
Members observing after some drill discussions on Firefighter Survival
A demonstration by FF/EMT Legieko on a downed firefighter.
