All the firefighters that took training
Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department in conjunction with Alto Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department hosted the first tri county fire training weekend this past Saturday, March 31, at the Hillsboro Park. Following the motto “train like your life depends on it… because it does,” over 70 firefighters from Coffee, Franklin, and Grundy counties took part in a live fire training exercise. Training stations included sessions about ventilation tactics, fire attack, landing zones, interior search and rescue, and rehabilitation. Departments who attended include Alto-Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Fourth District Volunteer Fire Department, Belvidere Volunteer Fire Department, Capitol Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Estill Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Cowan Fire Department, Decherd Fire Department, Pelham Valley Fire Department, Gruetli – Laager Fire Department, Palmer Volunteer Fire Department, Tracy City Volunteer Fire Department, Coalmont Fire Department, Altamont Volunteer Fire Department, Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department, New Union Volunteer Fire Department, Hickerson Station Volunteer Fire Department, Summitville Volunteer Fire Department, AEDC Fire and Emergency Services, and Manchester Fire and Rescue. Participants will take their new skills and information to disperse to fellow firefighters at each of their respective departments.
Learning more about fire fighting and saving lives.... By Barry West
Firefighters get instructions... By Barry WestArea firefighters are taught news ways to fight fires and save lives..... By Barry West
