Tonight Gladwyne Fire Company obtained a house due for demolition to practice hands on training. Gladwyne firefighters conducted several scenarios throughout the evening. These scenarios were made more challenging and more real by filling the house up with smoke using our smoke machines. Some of the scenarios covered were Search and rescue, hose line advancement, searching for fire extension, and many other fire tactics. Obtaining these homes prior to demolition gives the firefighters a chance to practice their skills in a different environment other than the township burn tower that we go to monthly.
Units:
Ladder 24, Engine 24, Air 24
Firefighter Rich Schwarz setting up Air 24's portable lights in the back of the property.
Three smoke machines needed to fill the 7500 square foot home with smoke.
Gladwyne members taking a break between scenarios.
Firefighters Sam Leis and Brian Brown working on their overhaul skills.
