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Firefighter Skills Challenge
By Deputy Chief Vernon Wachter
May 6, 2017
Firefighters from Stations 6 & 8 participated in the Firefighters Skills challenge held at the Valley Mall in Hagerstown. Firefighters Gear drills, stokes basket, ladder carry, simulated victim drag, and forcible entry. Tasks were very strenuous, and were completed despite the inclement weather. The department thanks those members who participated.
Units:
Engine 8-1
Engine 8-1...the "Red Rocket" still looks good
FF Lawson Sauser using a sledge hammer to simulate forced entry.