The Bart Township Fire Company trains to PA State Fire
Academy Levels. On the 2nd & 3rd Wednesday nights of each month, the Company holds an in
house training refresher. The company trains in Basic Firefighting
(166 hours), PA Vehicle Rescue Technician (48 Hours), Haz-Mat Operations (24
hours) plus other specialized classes such as Farm Rescue, Engine & Truck
Company Operations, EVOC, Tanker Operations, Water Rescue etc. We
spend over 3,000 hours a year as a company doing training in addition to
fire calls and fundraising.
Training 2009
In House Training -- Ground Ladder Refresher
5/18/2009 - Tonight members gathered at the station for a 3 hour
ground ladders refresher course. Instructors Bob Devonshire and Jason
Greer reviewed ladder components, maintenance, proper ground ladder
placement and throwing 16, 24 & 35 foot ladders. Members also had a
chance to review and utilize Strasburg Fire Companies Truck (Quint) 5-10.
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Quint 5-10
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Instructor Devonshire
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Single person ladder raise.
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Instructor Greer
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Fully extending the 35 footer.
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Deputy 5-1 & Chief 5-1-2 descend Truck 5-10
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In-House Training -- RIT (Rapid Intervention Team)
Refresher
04/20/2009
18:30 - Tonight members gathered
at the station for the monthly in-house training. Crews refreshed
there skills performing RIT man down evolutions. RIT teams
rescued a downed firefighter in the basement with the rescue tools, RIT bag
and then carried the firefighter back out to safety. Thanks to Training
Officer Larry Lucarino and
Quarryville FC Rescue 5-7 for refilling the
air cylinders.
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Incident Commander L. Lucarino
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RIT crew rescuing a downed firefighter
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Repacking hoseline on Eng. 5-1-2
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Rescue 5-7 refills air cylinders
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RIT-Rapid Intervention Team
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Training 2008
Sky Flightcare Helicopter In-Service
11/12/2008 - For this weeks in house training,
Sky Flightcare
medical helicopter based out of Brandywine Hospital did an
in-service fly in. Members gathered in the banquet hall for a
presentation on the helicopter and how to setup a landing zone. At
20:00 hours, the helicopter landed in the grass field behind the station.
Members had the opportunity to see inside the helicopter and ask questions.
Special thanks to
Air 3-9 from The Liberty Fire Company of New Holland
for filling our in house cascade system this evening. Check out
their new website.
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Presentation
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A very dusty & bright approach.
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Crews checking out the chopper
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Kaitlyn & Kyle checking it out
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Air 3-9 filling the cascade system.
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Weekend Training - Managing Farm Machinery
Entanglement
9/27/2008 - This past Saturday 27 members gathered at the station for an
8 hour Managing Farm Machinery Entanglement Class. The class was paid for by a $2,500.00 grant from the
PA Department of Agriculture, (FSOH) Farm Safety and
Occupational Health Program . This
class is the 3rd in a series of 5 classes and is a follow up to last years
Introduction to Farm Emergencies & Managing Farm Tractor Rollovers.
The morning started with classroom lecture and moved out back to the auction
barn for tabletop exercises.
After a great lunch provided by the Ladies
Auxiliary, crews headed out to the field for hands on entanglement
scenarios.
Rescue 5-7 from
Quarryville FD arrived with a crew of 7 to supplement
Rescue/Engine 5-1-1 with cribbing, airbags, hydraulic tools and jacks.
Crews split up into 4 groups and worked on removing patients from 2 corn
pickers, a crimper and a hay bailer. After a rain soaked afternoon of
machinery extrication, crews moved the apparatus back into the station to
dry out and wipe down equipment. Thanks to the 2 local used farm
machinery shops for donating the machinery for the class. Also thanks
to Eric J. Rickenbach of
Ag Rescue Training and his instructors
Travis Martin, Randall Martin, Dave Foust and Irwin Hamm for providing us
with excellent instruction. Thanks to everyone who came out and made
this a great training.
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Classroom instruction
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PTO operation
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Table top hand impalement
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LUNCHTIME !!!
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corn picker entanglement
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crimper entanglement
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bailer entanglement
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Rescue 5-7
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Rescue-Engine 5-1-1
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Group Shot
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Wednesday Evening Joint Vehicle Rescue
Refresher with Strasburg FC
8/20/2008 - Tonight we invited the Brothers from
Station 5-10
Strasburg Fire Company to the station for some joint vehicle extrication.
The night started off by each company reviewing each others apparatus and
equipment. Crews then intermixed and worked together on vehicle
extrication scenarios. Crews wrapped up then headed to the lounge for some
snacks and fellowship. Thanks for coming down.
Units assist Strasburg with ISO Drill at
LCPSTC
7/19/2008 -
Strasburg FC
requested assistance from there 1st alarm assignment for a simulated
building fire at the Strasburg Railroad Museum. The
ISO drill was held at the
Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.
Engine 5-1-1 drafted from a fold a tank at the scene, Engine 5-1-2 setup a
fill site at the pond to fill tankers and tankers 5-1-1 and 5-1-2 shuttled
water along with several other tankers. Thanks to all members who came out
to participate on short notice and thanks to Chief Sam Terry of
Station 21 Union
FC of Oxford for providing a cover engine while we were at the
drill.
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Engine 5-1-1 setup to draft
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Tanker 5-1-1 & Tanker 4-10-2
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the 5-1 trio at dumpsite
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Tanker "ONE" and Tanker "TWO"
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Eng. 5-1-2 drafting from the pond
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Engine 5-1-2 fills Manheim Tanker 2-6
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Uncle Ken on Engine 5-1-2
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Engine 21-2 provides standby coverage
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Vehicle Rescue Training at Station 5-1
6/18/2008 - The company is hosting a PA Department of
Health vehicle rescue training class at the station. This is a 3 module 48
hour class. Module 1 basic vehicle rescue awareness 16 hours, module 2 basic
vehicle operations 16 hours, module 3 basic vehicle rescue technician 16
hours. Firefighters are now working on the final Module 3. Station 5-1 has 8
members enrolled in the class along with members from Station 3-9
Liberty FC, Station 4-3 Gordonville FC and Station 5-8 Rawlinsville FC.
Special thanks to instructor Bob Devonshire (Strasburg FC, Deputy)
and Quarryville FC
Rescue 5-7.
Vehicle Rescue Training at Station 5-1
5/7/2008 - The company is hosting a PA
Department of Health vehicle rescue training class at the station. This is a
3 module 48 hour class. Module 1 basic vehicle rescue awareness 16 hours,
module 2 basic vehicle operations 16 hours, module 3 basic vehicle rescue
technician. Station 5-1 has 8 members enrolled in the class along with
members from Station 3-9 Liberty FC, Station 4-3 Gordonville FC and
Station 5-8 Rawlinsville FC. Special thanks to instructors Bob Devonshire
(Strasburg FC, Deputy) and Jamie Rohrer (East Petersburg FC, Chief).
16 Members Complete EVOC Safety Driving
Course
4/26/2008
- This past Saturday, 16 members completed the 16 hour EVOC
(Emergency Vehicle Operators Course) at the
LCPSTC (Lancaster County Public Safety Training
Center). The course provides
instruction for emergency personnel who will be involved in the operation of
fire apparatus. The course content includes defensive driving, emergency
response, vehicle maintenance and the driver training obstacle course.
Members drove Squad/QRS 5-1 & Engine 5-1-2 through the obstacle course.
Thanks to course instructor Rich Ressel.
Pump Class Held at
the Station
4/5/2008 - Over
20 Bart Township Fire Company members and several members from the
Refton Community
Fire Company Station 5-9 completed the 16 hour PA State Pump
Operations 1 course this past weekend. Crews spent Monday and
Wednesday night in classroom lecture going over pump anatomy, pump panel
layout and friction loss. On Saturday, Engine 5-1-1, Tanker 5-1 and
Engine 5-9-2 traveled to the pond on Park Ave in Quarryville Borough to work
on drafting. Crews were treated to a pizza luncheon at the station.
After lunch, Tanker 5-1's portable water tank was setup to work on relay
pumping. Thanks to PA State Instructor Neil Gunnet for teaching the
class.
Annual Haz-Mat
Operations Refresher
2/13/2008
- Tonight members finished up the Annual Haz-Mat Ops refresher class.
The 1st portion, held last week, was classroom based and tonight's portion
was hands on. The
Lancaster County Hazardous Materials team Station 2-9
brought down
Haz-mat 2-9-1,
Haz-mat
2-9-2 and
Containment Trailer 2-9 down to the
station. Haz-mat team members, led by
Chief 2-9 Ryan Miller, went over the
apparatus and different technical haz-mat equipment the units carry.
2-9 members went over how to setup a decontamination area and ways to dike
up spills, absorb chemicals and plug containers.
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Going over apparatus
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Deputy LeFevre in decon
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Deconning future Junior members
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Chief 2-9 Ryan Miller
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FF Ammon Glick
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Plugging containers
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Haz-Mat 2-9-1
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Gator 2-9
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Wednesday Evening In House Training - Annual SCBA
Refresher
1/16/2008 - For this Wednesday evenings in-house
training, members gathered for our annual SCBA refresher at the station.
Members were checked off on various SCBA skills and tasks..
Training 2007
Hose Loads & Ladders In-House Training
12/19/2007 - Tonight's in-house training involved
several scenarios. Members performed a controlled burn on a shed outback
of the station. Crews worked on deploying the new bumper line hose load and
repacking it. The new bumper line configuration aides in quicker deployment with
less hose entanglement. Members also utilized the new combination Elkhart Chief
automatic/smooth bore nozzle, worked on pulling and repacking the side cross
lays and reviewed ground ladders.
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Old Shed
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Elkhart smoothbore slug tip
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Crews repacking bumper line.
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Deputy Chief George LeFevre & Chief Engineer Levi K. Glick
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Uncle Ken Klassen
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Reviewing Ground Ladders
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Weekend Training - Managing Farm Tractor Rollovers
9/29/2007 - This past Friday
evening and all day Saturday, members gathered at the station for a training
session. The training was paid for by a $2,500.00 grant from the
PA Department of Agriculture, (FSOH) Farm Safety and
Occupational Health Program. Friday night entailed a 4 hour
classroom lecture on the Introduction to Farm Emergencies. Saturday
started off by touring a local Amish farm and then members broke up into
groups. Crews worked on table top scenarios, patient care and setting up a
picket system for stabilization. After a great lunch provided by the Ladies
Auxiliary, crews headed out back for hands on scenarios.
Rescue 5-7 from
Quarryville FD arrived to supplement Engine 5-1-1 with cribbing,
airbags and jacks for all the scenarios present. Crews worked on tractor
rollover stabilization and extrication. Crews also worked on removing
patients from tractors. Thanks to Eric Richenbach and his group of
helpers for making it a great training session.
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going over dynamics of tractors
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Ladies Auxiliary preparing lunch.
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Table top excercise
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Patient assessment and care
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Rescue 5-7 & Engine 5-1-1
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Skid loader
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Removing patient from tractor cab.
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Picket system.
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Cribbing compartment, almost empty!
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Rescue 5-7 crew.
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Water Rescue Awareness
Training Class
9/13/2007 - Tonight Todd Stahl of
White Cap Rescue Training came down to the station and presented
the Water Rescue Awareness class for 1st responders. The class reviewed
various types of floatation devices, water rescue helmets and general
information for anyone who may respond to a water emergency. Thanks Todd.
Wednesday Evening Vehicle Rescue Training Part 2
8/15/2007 - Tonight the Brothers from
Station 4-2 Gap Fire Company
came over and joined us for vehicle extrication exercises. The night
started off by each company reviewing each others apparatus and equipment.
Followed by a live airbag deployment (
airbag-video1
airbag-video2
). Crews then worked together on vehicle extrication scenarios. We had the
opportunity to use Gap's new
Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools that they are slowly phasing into
service. Crews wrapped up around 21:00 hours and were treated to snacks and
ice-cream in the lounge.
Wednesday Evening Vehicle Rescue Training Part 1
8/15/2007 - The month of August has been set aside for in-house training
refresher on vehicle extrication. Wednesday night crews practiced vehicle
stabilization, using the cribbing blocks, rescue struts and air bags. This
coming Wednesday night crews will be cutting apart the cars along with our
neighboring rescue 4-2 Gap Fire Company.
Drill Night, Search and Rescue
7/25/2007 - Tonight the members practiced search and rescue on the maze
setup in the outbuilding. Members were split up into 2 person crews
and mask covers were placed over their face pieces to block out the light.
Crews practiced rescuing a downed firefighter dummy, practiced on the RIT
bag connections and crawling through the wall breach.
7/18/2007 - Engine 5-1-2, Tanker 5-1 and Squad 5-1 traveled to a local
creek to refresh on drafting setup. During the dry seasons, such as the one
we are in currently, the local creeks tend to dry up. Therefore, it requires
a dam to be constructed with a ladder and tarp to ensure enough water for
the engines to draft water.
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Deck Gun on Engine 2
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Drafting off the bridge
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Float dock strainer.
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* Tanker 5-1 is now back in service *
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Controlled Burning and Repacking LDH
4/4/2007 - The Wednesday night training
crew split up this evening. The 1st crew on Tanker 5-1 assisted in a
controlled burning of a shed. The 2nd crew laid out all 1,800 feet of LDH
(large diameter hose) on Engine 5-1-1. They pressure tested, cleaned and
repacked all the hose. Thanks to everyone who helped.
Training 2006
9 Members Complete 16 Hour Structural Burn Class
09/30/2006
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On Saturday, 9 members traveled to the
Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center
to complete the practical portion of the structural burn class. Great job to
all members in attendance.
Joint Vehicle Rescue Training with Paradise Fire Company
08/16/2006 - Members from Paradise Fire
Company joined us this evening for a joint vehicle rescue training scenario.
Crews spilt up and worked on different extrication evolutions.
Company Training at LCPSTC
07/15/2006 - 5-1
members traveled to the
LCPSTC (Lancaster County Public Safety Training
Center) on Saturday. The temperature was in the mid 90's
and very humid. The crews rotated between the new sked board setup,
hydrant layout, smoke maze, propane tank and window simulators.
Gap Fire Company
arrived at lunchtime with Truck 4-2. Crews split and did truck work and the
others worked the fire building simulator. Special thanks to Robert Fulton
Fire Company for the engine company standby.
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Group Shot
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"Fire Chief Woerth"
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Propane Tank Simulator
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New Member Gears Up
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Asst Chief Graybill & Gap FC Captain Beiler Confer
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Ladders...
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E-1 on a hydrant ??
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Truck 4-2 setup
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Uncle Levi
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Lt. Kreider watching inside crews
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Members Complete 16 Hour RIT - Rapid Intervention Training
6/24/2006 - Members finished up the 16 hour State Certified RIT class Saturday. Several
members from the Robert Fulton Fire Company were in attendance.
Members setup our "custom' simulator for the exercises (Denver drill, wall
breaches, entanglements). Thanks to instructor Captain Dave Howey of
the Eden Fire Company. Also, special thanks to Lt. Brian Clark for bringing
down Ronks Fire Companies Air 4-8 on such short notice to fill the
cylinders.
Training 2005
Acquired Trailer for Training on new TIC
10/19/2005
19:00 - 1559 Georgetown Rd acquired trailer for training on the new MSA
5200 TIC. Members trained in search & rescue, wall breaches and ventilation.
A doll with a brick taped to it was used for the search object. The brick
was heated with a flare so that crews could see it with the new TIC (thermal
imaging camera). The trailer was then burnt down as a controlled burn.
Vehicle Rescue Technician Training Evolution
7/11/2005 -
Station 5-1 & 5-7 Quarryville members have been taking VRT training at the
station over the past month. Jim Lingg has been the State Certified
Instructor for the class.
Practical Evolutions -- In House RIT
Training
4/30/2005 -
Station 5-1 members performed evolution (wall breaches, search & rescue, ventilation)
drills in an aquired abandoned trailer. Thanks to
Training Officer Rich Ressel and his instructors for a great day. Also, a big thanks to
Quarryville Fire Co.
Rescue 5-7 for the cascade assist.
Click here
for a 30 second video clip of the training.
Practical Evolutions -- In House RIT
Training
4/23/2005 -
Station 5-1 members spent all day Saturday performing evolutions..(bail
outs, wall breaches, mazes, large area searches, ventilation ) Thanks to
Training Officer Rich Ressel and his instructors for a great day. I know it
wore some of us out.... Also, a big thanks to
Willow Street Fire Co
- Rescue 5-12 for the cascade assist on such short notice
1st in a
series of In-House RIT Trainings
4/13/2005 -
Station 5-1 members spent training night going over SCBA buddy breathing &
RIT bag maneuvers. We have several more Wednesdays & Saturdays to go yet.
Thanks Air 4-8 Ronks for the cascade assist.
Seven Enrolled in the Essentials of Firefighting Class at Fire School
4/19/2005 -
Champ Blvd,
Lancaster Co. Public Safety Training Center.
Seven member of the company are taking the Essentials of Firefighting Class.
Here are some pic's of members at the propane tank.
Training 2004
Saturday, April 17th 2004 -- New Air pack Training
We were lucky enough to get a trailer donated by one of our
members Manny Petershiem. Approximately 40 members showed up for training.
We performed basic searches, search and rescues and fire extinguishing
evolutions. By the end of the day, everyone was beat. Thanks to
everyone that came out and participated. Special thanks to Ronks Air 4-8 for providing the air bank
assist.
May 2004 -- Progressive Joint-Venture Training for the 108th Battalion
Crews
from 5-1 & 5-7
Quarryville held a joint training
session Wednesday night. Crews split up and went to the Smith Middle
School for hydrant operations and ground ladder placement. The other
crew went to the Presbyterian home pond for tower operations and
familiarization on
Truck 5-7.
Vehicle Fire Training
09/01/2004 - .Station 5-1 members training on vehicle fires.
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