Functional Fitness Training

CHFD swings a 10lb sledge hammer multiple times into a tire.  This simulates chopping a hole in a roof with an axe.

On Wednesday, February 26, CHFD C-Platoon Firefighters from Engine 22 and Squrt 51 combined physical fitness, air-pack confidence, and basic firefighter skills testing into one challenging training course.

A CHFD Firefighter pulls several tires attached to a rope more than 50' towards him.

This simulates pulling a heavy, water-filled hoseline.

Firefighters, wearing their full personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), moved continuously along the course to various stations simulating the demanding work they may encounter while fighting a fire.  Stations included climbing multiple flights of stairs while carrying a 2 1/2" hose bundle, dragging a simulated victim 35', conducting reduced profile escape maneuvers through simulated wall studs, "chopping" a roof with a sledge hammer/axe, and pulling a charged hose line. 

All of these tasks were completed while breathing air from their SCBAs.  Firefighters continued on the course until their air bottles were empty.  Under physically demanding conditions such as these, the CHFD's 45-minute air bottles typically last about 20 minutes.

CHFD Firefighter climbs multiple flights of stairs with a 2 1/2" hose pack.

 

 CHFD Firefighter drags a simulated victim more than 35'.

CHFD Firefighter practices a wall breach and reduced profile escape maneuver through a simulated wall stud prop.

Rescue and Vehicle Stabilization Training

On February 24th, 25th & 26th the firefighters from Cherry Hill Rescue Company 13, Squad 13 and Mt. Laurel Rescue Company 36 trained with Helmrich's Tow Company on simulated motor vehicle accidents.  The firefighters focused on winch operations using chains and wire rope to stabilize, lift, lower and move vehicles that have been involved in motor vehicle accidents. 

 

Charlie King of Helmrich's Towing has been working with the Cherry Hill Fire Department and other local fire departments over the past several years ensuring that firefighters have the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively and safely operate on a motor vehicle accident.

 

 

 

C-Platoon Ice Rescue Training

On Monday, February 10th, members of the CHFD C Platoon conducted training on "Ice Rescue Techniques" as part of our monthly training.  These firefighters trained to safely and effectively respond to incidents on or through the ice.

The window of opportunity to perform a successful ice rescue is fairly small.  If no one sees the victim fall through the ice, the chance of successfully rescuing them isn't very great. In just a few minutes, people can lose the ability to grasp and hold onto the ice.  Eventually, they lose the ability to speak clearly and become weak.   

Click here for more information on ice safety: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHFD FIREFIGHTER FACES OFF AGAINST NHL GREATS FOR CHARITY

NJ Firefighters set to face-off for charity alongside former Devils and Flyers greats at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall

Station 4 Firefighter Bill Riess was chosen to play as a goalie in today's annual Red Line Classic Hockey Game at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall.  The event was organized by the All Hands Working Charity along with the Healing Hearts Foundation. 

FF Riess played goalie for Team White which was made up of New Jersey Firefighters and retired New Jersey Devils players.  Their opponent, Team Orange, was made up of other New Jersey Firefighters and retired Philadelphia Flyers players.  Unfortunately, FF Reiss' team lost a close game 8-7, but Bill alone raised nearly $1000 for the game's charities.

The All Hands Working Organization exists to reverse the statistic that shows firefighters have a 300% greater risk of suffering a heart attack by doing their job. All Hands Working strives to provide the training and resources to firefighters to prevent line of duty deaths and injuries. 

The Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation provides financial aid to families who are in need, due to recent adversity or tragedy. Whether it be the sudden death or illness of a parent, the long term illness of a child, or the loss of a home or property due to fire, flood or disaster, they strive to help families bridge the gap until they can seek long term stability to lessen the financial burdens due to these, or other, life altering disasters.

For more information on All Hands Working Organization, visit:  http://allhandsworking.org.

Fore more information on the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation, visit:  http://thebarkannfoundation.org.

CHFD Firefighter Bill Riess with former Flyers great Brian Boucher

CHFD Firefighter Bill Riess with former Devils great Grant Marshall