Last night at our weekly drill, PVFC was joined by Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Co. for a night of hands-on roof ventilation training.
Crews worked on our roof prop, practicing different ventilation techniques and getting valuable reps with the tools and movements used during fireground operations.
Training together gives our crews the opportunity to sharpen their skills while continuing to build teamwork with the departments we work alongside.
Last night, PVFC crews were joined by members of Delaware Valley Volunteer Fire Co. for a hands-on training night focused on ladder operations and firefighter rescue.
Crews reviewed how to throw and position ground ladders before working through several scenarios, including VES (Vent, Enter, Search) and the Denver Drill. VES gave members the opportunity to practice entering from a ladder to search a room, while the Denver Drill challenged crews to work together to remove a downed firefighter from a tight space.
Practicing these skills together helps crews build confidence, strengthen teamwork, and become more comfortable working through challenging situations they may face on the fireground.
Thank you to Delaware Valley Fire Company for joining us for a great night of training
Last night, PVFC members kicked off the first of several vehicle rescue drills over the coming weeks.
This week's drill focused on vehicle stabilization, where members reviewed the tools carried on our apparatus and practiced techniques used to safely secure vehicles before patient removal operations begin. Proper stabilization is a critical part of vehicle rescue, helping create a safer environment for both patients and responders.
Over the next several weeks, members will continue working through a variety of vehicle rescue topics and hands-on scenarios to build and maintain the skills needed for these challenging incidents.
The more we train, the better prepared we are when our community needs us.
Interested in learning skills like these and serving your community? Visit pvfc2420.org/join-our-team to learn more.
Last night during drill, crews reviewed brush-fire gear, tools, and basic wildland-fire safety practices to help ensure our members stay prepared as brush-fire season continues. Training focused on equipment familiarization, line safety, situational awareness, and operating safely in rapidly changing conditions.
Crews also had the opportunity to review a new pump and water skid system that will soon be installed on SS24-1 (UTV) to replace our current setup. The new system will improve our brush fire response capabilities and enable faster, more effective operations in areas that are difficult for larger apparatus to access.
Training and preparation like this help keep our crews ready to serve the community when the call comes.
Last night, crews from Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company trained alongside members of Chalfont Fire Company during a live structural burn at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center. Firefighters practiced search and rescue, hose line advancement, and nozzle control in real fire conditions designed to simulate the challenges faced on actual emergencies.
Live burn training provides firefighters with valuable experience working in real heat, smoke, and rapidly changing conditions while building confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Trainings like these are a critical part of staying prepared and ensuring your volunteer firefighters are ready when the call comes.
A big thank you to Chalfont Fire Company and the instructors at the training center for the opportunity to train together and continue sharpening our skills. Live burn training provides firefighters with valuable experience working in real heat, smoke, and rapidly changing conditions while building confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills. Trainings like these are critical to staying prepared and ensuring your volunteer firefighters are ready when the call comes.