This evening, the participants donned Firefighter Bunker Gear for the first time: Helmet, Hood, Jacket, Pants, Boots, Gloves. They were shown how the gear protects personnel during fires when worn correctly.
Next they were shown and donned SCBA Pack (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and taught how to breath on them. Once comfortable they were taught by our instructor cadre how to conduct room searches in a smoke filled home or structure and then then take to our smoke house to try it for it for themselves. They all did great!
One important note from the night: It is highly recommended that you always close your bedroom door when you go to sleep at night because in the event of fire, that door will buy you some time for help to arrive.
