Company Participates in Fire Experience Kid's Camp
By Union Firemen
August 23, 2014
Ladder 21 traveled to Christiana Fire Company (Lancaster County) to assist in demonstrating the operations and tactics that a truck company does within the fire service. Besides a couple water extinguishers, Ladder 21 has no water unlike an engine, but is utilized for various tactics.
Some of the tactics that were on display by Ladder 21 included Forcible Entry, conducting a search and ventilation. Multiple companies were in attendance at the camp and displayed other tools and tactics for an incident. Including but not limited to hazardous materials, rescue operations and vehicle collisions, fire extinguishers, first aid / EMS as well as hoses and engine operations. Nearly two hundred campers attended and were able to rotate throughout the various stations.
A couple members setting up the ventilation prop.
Firefighters Adams and Kinsey explain some of the tools and tactics regarding a Ladder truck.
Ladder 21 was on display and open for viewing. Campers were able to try on the gear and view the tools within the truck.
Past Chief Brown assists a camper trying on the gear.
Campers were able to view the truck and sit inside as well as view the various tools and equipment.
"Firefighter Fred" (manikin) waving to campers from the stokes basket as they approached the display.
Other demonstrations included vehicle rescue and extrication.
Firefighter Adams explaining the T.I.C (thermal imaging camera) and the importance of it being utilized by firefighters.
Firefighter Kinsey explains some operations in forcing entry to a door, which as pictured with the bolt cutters, may include chains or locks.
Firefighter McDonnell takes a quick break during the rotation of the campers. Nearly 200 campers attended which made for a busy, yet exciting day.
One of the demonstrations included donning PPE (personal protective equipment).
The remains of one of the vehicles during the rescue demonstration.
Demonstration for hazardous materials and the equipment used for those specific incidents.
Past Chief Brown taking a break during the busy day between the rotation of nearly 200 campers.
"Some" of the attendees and campers.
Firefighter V. Brown displays the SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) while one of the campers feels what it's like to wear the face piece.
Firefighters demonstrated the use of extinguishers and how effective they can be.
