The vollies from Station 52 met for our weekly training night and first reviewed the new digital radio system for Lancaster County to help keep our members fresh on the use of the radios (portable and mobile).

After we were done with that discussion, Captain Stoltzfus showed a video to the crew members about ventilation, search and rescue techniques. After the video was finished, the crews went outside and practiced on what they just watched. The members were broken into crews of 4 and took turns running the same scenario then debriefing on what they did.

During the scenarios, PAR checks were reviewed. PAR checks are important at a fire scene as they are used to maintain accountability for each piece of apparatus for the Incident Commander.

Thanks to Captain Lofgren, Captain Stoltzfus, Assistant Chief Buckwalter and Chief Reimold for running the training this evening.