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Stablization Training
On August 29, 2005 Big Tree Firefighters led by Capatin Jeff Gruppo trained on vehicle stablization. Captain Gruppo demonstrated skills he learned while attending training at FireHouse Expo in Baltimore this year. Click here for more information and photos.
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Ventilation Training
On August 15, 2005, firefighters from Big Tree and Newton-Abbott conducted a joint ventilation training. By using the ventilation simulator at the Evans Center Fire Hall, firefighters were able to gain valuable hands-on training in cutting and chopping through roofing materials while on a pitched roof. For photos from the training, click here. |
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Vehicle Extrication
On September 10, 2001, Big Tree conducted a drill to assess the company's readiness to respond to a motor vehicle crash with multiple entrapped patients. Click here to review this interesting training evolution. |
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Safety & Survival
Firefighter Safety & Survival skills are essential. See how members of the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company train on this vitally important topic by clicking here. |
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Protecting Our Firefighters
Recently, Big Tree firefighters received a new tool for escaping from buildings. See how Big Tree trained on the use of these new personal escape ropes by clicking here. |
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Extrication Training 101
On October 30, 2001, the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company conducted a basic extrication course for members of the Blasdell Volunteer Fire Company as well as for new recruits to the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company. For details, click here. |
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Combatting Vehicle Fires
The focus of our November 2001 fire training has been on fighting vehicle fires. To view images of our "live burns", click here. |
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A-Maze-ing Training
Big Tree firefighters were the first guests to train in Orchard Park's new fire training maze. This wonderful new facility is excellent for building mask confidence skills. Click here to view our training photos. |
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Hazardous Materials Extrication
The possibility of having to extricate a patient from a crash involving a hazardous materials spill or fire is real. See how Big Tree firefighters trained for this eventuality. Click here to view our training photos. |
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Truck Company Training
Firefighters from Blasdell, Big Tree and Woodlawn joined together to conduct a Truck Company training course. The intensive six week course covers all aspects of truck company operations from search and rescue to ventilation. Click here for more details and photos. |
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