Confined Space Training Training

Hartford (CT) County Regional Fire School FF2 class had ladders and confined space and SCBAmaze confidence at the Connecticut Fire Academy. Firefighters went through raising ladders, locking in, tying off, lowering ladders, and command instructions. Firefighters then went into the Maze to learn how to maneuverthrough tight spaces with a blackout mask, and loud music. Firefighters were taught to control theirbreathing, and not panic when trapped in a spot. Firefighters felt theirway out of the maze. The class forday was led by Jason Gilbert.

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Fire Control Training forHartford FF2 Class

Hartford (CT) County Regional Fire School FF2 class recently took part in “Fire Control.”

Three different propane simulatorprop fires. Airplane fire led by Ken Boudreau, carfire led by Chris Wisneski and Ashley O’Connell and truck fire lead by Kevin Kowalski and Matt Yost. Crews worked in teams of two and three at East Station. Crews attacked each fire as they would in a real life fire.

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SAR Drill at Haddam

Members of Haddam (CT) VolunteerFire Company recently participated in a search and rescue drill inside HVFC’s training building. In simulated smoked-out conditions, crews worked in small teams to locate two trapped victims (mannequins) and remove them from the structure. “This drill taught ourmembers not only about how to sweep, search, and check forstructural vulnerabilities, but how to effectively communicate with one anotherand work quickly,” said Captain Kyle Everett. In addition, crews practiced treating patients with smoke inhalation and/orburns. The drill also allowed seniormembers to teach JuniorDivision Members how to properly gearup fora structure fire and use SCBA(self-contained breathing apparatus). Pictured ; Firefighter Richard Zanelli helps JuniorDivision MemberMax Selmer.

- Fire News photo by Olivia Drake