| For the past four months, the members of the Huntingtown VFD have been drilling in an acquired structure off Cherry Hill Road. These drills have consisted of hose evolutions, RIT training, MAYDAY training, SCBA familiarization, TIC training, fire and smoke behavior, breaching walls, ventilation, etc. This past Saturday was the final drill which consisted of approximately 12 live burns inside of the structure before the final burn. A total of 34 Huntingtown VFD members participated in the burn and utilized every piece of apparatus (E-62, S-6, T-6, B-6, J-6, Mobile Air Unit 6, A-68, A-69, Command 6, Utility 6, Car 6). In addition, Dunkirk Tanker 5 & Utility 5, Deale Engine 422, and St Leonard Engine 71 paticipated. The Ladies Auxiliary handled food and refreshments.
Extra special thanks to Calvert County Fire and Rescue who provided a film crew on hand. The video footage from this drill will be televised on MTV and commercials during the tv show "Rescue Me." The purpose of the video will be to recruit new volunteers into Calvert County Volunteer Fire Departments.
All pictures courtesy of member Dennis Hook: www.DennisHook.smugmug.com |
