Groton Township Fire Department was able to obtain a home scheduled for demolition to conduct various training exercises culminating with a final live burn exercise.  Here, members are presented a scenario where they respond to a "simulated structure fire" and are tasked with advancing hose lines and proper ventilation of a structure.  The exercise was conducted July 13th, 2004 at the Strecker Road structure. 


IMAGES:
(RIGHT) Lt. Steve Jarrett helps a fellow fighter get equipment down from
the roof following the exercise.

(BELOW-Slide A) Firefighter Randy Petersen discusses the training evolution after the exercise with another firefighter.

(BELOW-Slide B) Firefighter-EMT Keith Russell does a medical assessment of Firefighter Dale Barnes after completing the training.  Due to the excessive heat, extra steps were taken to assure the firefighters safety.

(BELOW-Slide C) Members load the hose back on Pump/Engine 721 after
each evolution.

(BELOW-Slide D) Firefighters are in the process of removing the ladder for
a upcoming training evolution.

- IMAGES BELOW SHOW VARIOUS STAGES OF TRAINING EXERCISE -