Fire Science II Students Continue Working with the Tools of the Trade
by Robert Brown
August 30, 2010
The Fire Science II program is designed to give the student a real world sense of the firefighter's job. Second year Fire Science students are training alongside the professionals of the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District to learn the basics of the fire fighting career and further develop their skills. This process of partnered training and education will include the typical firefighter's job performance requirements, according to current industry standards.
In the photo above right, Zach Mann, Josh Blaskey (Company Captain) and Tanner Olynick-Hill take aim at a simulated fire target during a routine hose drill. The attack is made with a 1-3/4" hand line, flowing 125 gallons per minute at 100 psi nozzle pressure. This task requires strength, stamina and a coordinated team effort.
At left, morning rig checks are part of the routine. From left, Keegan Anderson, Brandon Sheldon and Brian Paros (Battalion Chief) observing the details of checking and testing all the tools and equipment on their assigned Engine.
At right, Brent Swearingen receives instruction on the use of a hand held gas detector.
