The evolutions included coordinated response from the "fire station" to multiple fires on multiple floors in the burn training building. Recruit firefighters, as fire companies, deployed attack lines to contain & extinguish the fire, searched for victims, forced entry as needed, ventilated and overhauled. They also deployed both ground and aerial ladders for ventilation, access, egress, search and rescue.
Recruit firefighters, during burn days, establish water supply via fire hydrant and operate the pump at the fire.
They will complete all tasks required to be nationally certified as a Firefighter I/II.
Graduation is scheduled for Friday, February 13th.
Thank you to the MA Department of Fire Services/ MA Firefighting Academy staff, especially the instructors, support, and engineering personnel for sharing the knowledge & experience - hands on!
Additional photos are available at the Cambridge Fire Facebook page.
The five Cambridge Recruit Firefighters
Preparing to make entry into the burn building
Recruit Firefighters contain and extinguish the fire in the burn training building
A recruit firefighter operates the pump to supply water to the attack line at proper pressure and volume
A Cambridge recruit firefighter deploys an attack line from the apparatus
Recruit Firefighters deploy a 28' ground ladder
Recruit Firefighters climb the aerial ladder to the roof of the burn training building
Members repack the hose following the burn training evolution
Recruits use a shoulder carry to move a 35' extension ladder
Establishing a positive water supply to a 4" feeder line
Hose movement to ensure adequate hose is deployed for firefighting in the burn training building