Sunday, April 7, 2013

A-group performs 2 & 1 training

OV making the 2nd floor to vent


 On sunday April 7 A-group completed their 2 and 1 training at the class A burn building. Companies were presented with a 2 story simulated apartment unit with fire on the first floor extending to the second floor apartment by auto exposure.

Engine Company getting ready to make entry

Ladder Company setting ladders



 Ladder company made entry and completed the primary search and found 2 victims on the first floor area. Engine company encountered heavy fire first floor division D.
Venting as engine company makes 2nd floor fire

Ladder company to the roof to trench cut


Ladder completed 2nd floor primary and reported all clear. Second handline made the second floor and found the fire had extended to an apartment on that floor and got into the cockloft. Ladder company repositioned to the roof to trench cut while engine pulled the ceilings to find which way the fire was traveling.
2nd Engine company making entry

Crews reported all fire out and secondary searches were negative. Both battalions completed the same training.