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| LIFE FLIGHT FLY ALONG |
Recently some of our firefighters got to experience what it is like to be part of the Life Flight Crew. Dan Markiewicz and Dave Truskowsky each got to spend a shift and go along on a few emergencies. One of our own, Kelly Kamp,who is a flight nurse on the crew, was also on hand to explain what goes on during an everyday shift. |
| Lt. Dan Markiewicz after his flight and Nurse Kelly doing her daily inspection |
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| TRENCH RESCUE CLASS November 2006 |
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Over the past few weekends, members of the West End, along with rescue personnel from Yorkville and Orwigsburg, completed the PA State Fire Academy Trench Rescue Class held at the County Fire School Grounds. This was the initail joint training of the newly formed Schuylkill County Rescue Task Force. Responders were instructed on the awareness, safety, and operations involving a trench rescue incident. |
| Vehicle Fire Class August 2006 |
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Recently, a PA State Fire Academy Class on vehicle fires and related emergencies was held. The techniques of fighting car fires, dealing with hazards, forcible entry, apparatus placement, and the use of foam was tought by the instructors. |
| It's Not HOT enough yet! |
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| Use of piercing nozzle |
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| Stick a fork in it...its DONE! |
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