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Confined Space Search and Rescue Training

Tim Ernst — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:59:02 +0000

Devised by Captain Chris Manning, this obstacle course search and rescue drill had the crew twisting and turning as they traversed the course blindfolded.

Search and Rescue Drill – 6/20/11

Tim Ernst — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:30:58 +0000

Follow the link to some photos from Bob Wilmot of the Search and Rescue Drill devised by Captain Chris Manning behind the firehouse. Members wore SCBA and full PPE and had to navigate a room and pathway, following the hose line through a series of obstacles.

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Command 6 Now in Service

gwilmot3 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:48:46 +0000

Flourtown Fire Co. has recently placed in service a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Command Vehicle. Command 6 is equipped with a full LED lighting package, MDT, SCBA, Extinguishers and various meters. It also has a Command center in the rear.

Flourtown Fire Company receives Fireman’s Fund Insurance Heritage Grant for $20,000

Tim Ernst — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:27:07 +0000

Flourtown Fire Company’s Chief George Wilmot III, President Tim Ernst along with the rest of the Flourtown crew accept a $20,000 grant check from local employees of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Nadine Eissler (Fort Washington) and Erin McCartney McKee (Flourtown). The grant from the insurer’s Fireman’s Fund Heritage program will be used to purchase new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the fire company’s new truck, Squad 6. Since 2004 FFIC has awarded millions of dollars in grants and donations to fire departments and burn prevention programs across the country. This year Flourtown was one of 17 employee-nominated fire departments to receive grants totaling $300,000.

Flourtown Fire Company would like to thank Erin McCartney McKee for her work in successfully nominating us.

December 2008

Mass Casualty Training – Springfield Township (May 2006)

Tim Ernst — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:09:40 +0000

In May 2006, Flourtown Fire Company joined companies and first-responder organizations from throughout Montgomery County in a Mass Casualty Training Exercise at the Springfield Township High and Middle Schools.

Some images from the day-long training, black and white photos by Regina Rahill:

Images of the Mass Casualty Training (May 2006) Springfield High School