On February 10th 2005, firefighters trained on vehicle
stabilization. The Res-Q-Jack system is a newly purchased stabilization system
and when used in accident scenes, the system helps to stabilize vehicles for
safe and effective extrication.
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Emergency Egress
On June 10, 2004 firefighters trained for last resort
emergency egress operations. This procedure is only used if all other options
of escaping have been utilized.
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SCBA Operations
On May 27, 2004 firefighters performed rescue operations
in a smoke filled structure. The training drill operation incorporated using
buddy breather systems, victim rescues, and R.I.T. deployment.
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Ice
Rescue
Firefighters train for ice rescue utilizing the ice
rescue sled, dry suits, and throwing devices.
Classroom portion of the ice rescue training.
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Hose Stream Operations
Firefighters conduct training with large hose stream
appliances.
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Firefighter Challenge
Members of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department compete
against each other annually in a firefighter challenge course. There are five
stations in the event; equipment carry, hose pulling, sledge hammer, charged
hose line advance, and dummy carry.
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Piercing Nozzle
Piercing Nozzle - The fire department trains with their
new piercing nozzle. The nozzle is designed to pierce through doors, walls,
floors, ceilings and even block walls.
