HISTORY MEMBERS APPARATUS EVENTS TRAINING PHOTOS RUN TOTALS BY-LAWS PREVENTION FUND RAISING HALL RENTAL MULTIMEDIA FREQUENCIES MERCHANDISE 9 FOR 9 LINKS |
Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company P.O. Box 161 968 Schoolhouse Road Sipesville, PA 15561 |
Firefighters Head to Junkyard for Training |
On the evening of Wednesday, August 8, firefighters from Sipesville,
Acosta, and Jennerstown gathered for monthly training at Hemminger's Auto
Salvage yard in Jenners Township. Sipesville Training Officer Seth Forry
broke the attendees into two groups and provided each group with different scenarios
and tasks. Over 22 firefighters attended, along with Squad 607-5,
Rescue 608-3, Ambul 605-5, and Rescue 606-6. By holding interdepartmental
training, firefighters can learn about what equipment their mutual aid companies
are using, which can translate into smoother operations in the event of a real
incident. Despite a few lingering rain showers, the training session
lasted approximately two hours. The participants would like to extend their
thanks to Hemminger's for providing the vehicles and assisting with setup. |
Jennerstown firefighters learn about scene size-up and basic stabilization. |
Jennestown firefighter Matt Ruffing makes a purchase point to remove the rear door. |
Jennerstown firefighter Ryan Fleegle makes quick work of popping the rear door. |
Sipesville firefighter Pat Madigan tears into the front hinges with the Holmatro
spreaders. |
Acosta firefighters working to remove the windshield of a truck. |
Sipesville Captain Dan Carr works on removing a windshield. |
Sipesville Chief Scott Kovach assists Jennerstown firefighter Matt Ruffing in windshield
removal. |
Jennerstown firefightes lay down the side of an SUV to gain access into the vehicle. |
Jennerstown firefighter Alan Steele uses the cutters to take a bite out of the A-post. |
Sipesville firefighter Brian Faidley uses some muscle to lift the steering column
in a dash roll. |