On Sunday we participated in a Vehicle Fire Drill at our Station 2. The drill consisted of two different evolutions. One of which was a fire in a passenger vehicle and the other in a SUV. The firefighters were instructed about the dangers found in the different vehicle and the safest manner in which to extinguish a fire in them. ANY RESIDENT THAT HAS A VEHICLE THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO US FOR TRAINING, PLEASE CONTACT CHIEF KEHER @ 845-225-3730
Lieutenants discussing there strategy for attacking the vehicle fire or possibly what they did last night.
Vehicle Fire Drill 5/15/2016
Moving in and extinguishing the fire in the motor compartment
Advancing the line
Due to the many dangers found in todays vehicles, the safest approach is at a 45 degree angle from the front of the vehicle
Fully involved vehicle fire
Methodical attack with an 1 3/4 hose line
Close the line and check to see if its out
Our lieutenants wear yellow helmets. As seen here directing the attack line
Proper protective clothing and breathing apparatus are important due to all the toxic chemicals that can be found in the smoke
Making sure the vehicle is ready to be set a blaze
Getting the handlines and water supply lines in place
