Thorofare Volunteer Fire Company along with Gibbstown VFC spent their Saturday and Sunday together to do some RIC training. Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) training is necessary to make a dangerous job a little safer for firefighters. The training taught the members of both … [Read more...]
Members of numerous fire companies in Gloucester County took time out of their Saturday to support the LDH Task Force training. The LDH (Large Diameter Hose) Task Force is comprised of engines throughout Gloucester County that when placed is service can move significant water at … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Justin Hutchinson on graduating from the Gloucester County Institute Technology’s Fire Science Program. #tvfc … [Read more...]
Today, members from West Deptford Twp. District 6, attended their quarterly live fire training at the Emergency Services Training Center of Burlington County. Various training evolution's took place including Fire attack, Search and Rescue, V.E.S, as well as Accountability and … [Read more...]
Tonight members took part in a saw familiarization and roof operations drill. FF D. Fanslau assisted by FF R. St. Petery went over how to start and operate the 2 types of saws that we carry. Every senior member then got their hands on the saws and simulated ventilating a roof. … [Read more...]
This afternoon, the crew of Engine 614, Lt. B Eveland, FF. S. Fanslau, and FF. D. Fanslau did a walk through of the new amazon building roof along with FM-6 J. Austin. They looked at the placement of the new solar panels, the aisle-ways between panels, as well as where to find … [Read more...]
Members utilized the 'Smoke House' prop at Gloucester County Fire Academy and conducted multiple Primary Searches of a residential house as well as communicated the locations of simulated fires and requesting additional resources if needed. Strenuous and vigorous training like … [Read more...]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Urban Engine Playbook class, we had over 100 personnel in attendance. Special thanks to Capt. Eckert of the Camden Fire Department for his time. … [Read more...]
Members of District 6 traveled to Emergency Services Training Center of Burlington County to tackle their standpipe/highrise operations. Members were faced with multiple flights of stairs, smoke, and fire while utilizing 1.5 and 2.5 inch handlines. Thanks are given to National … [Read more...]
