The photos shared here are from a “Mutual Aid” fire drill, the Huletts Landing Fire Company and Dresden Fire Company participated in, the evening of October 6th. The exercise carried out was a simulated structure fire at a property in Indian Bay where the existing house was scheduled to be torn down. The owner graciously allowed both companies to carryout this exercise which was a great opportunity for the firefighters to apply their exterior and interior firefighting skills. (Click on all pictures to see larger versions.)
Both fire companies arrived and setup quickly.
“Mutual Aid” fire drills are designed to have volunteers from both companies work together.
The standby water source was provided by the HLVFC fire boat, drafting water from Indian Bay, and pumping that water to the on-station fire trucks discharging water to hose line teams at the scene.
Emergency escape routines were practiced from inside the building.
Smoke simulated the conditions of a fire.
All steps were planned and practiced thoroughly and properly.
Volunteers cut a hole in the roof.
Once the hole was completed, the smoke starting coming out the rooftop.
The hoses were turned on to simulate fighting an actual fire.
A quick escape was practiced from a burning building. First: fireman exits head first.
Second: fireman spins.
Third: fireman completes turn.
Fourth: fireman exits ladder feet first.
The drill was a success for both companies as they worked together to keep the town safe.
Critical actions for ladder deployment, roof venting, emergency escape routines on down ladders and through exterior walls were all tested. The mutual exercise was safely carried-out and the volunteers of both companies were judged by the chiefs of both departments, and their respective training officers, to have performed all steps of the operation as planned and directed.
The residents of Huletts Landing and Dresden are fortunate to have such outstanding volunteers serving our community.