Friday, April 20, 2012

The More you Sweat in Training…



On March the 29th Chief Reilly conducted SCBA skills training for the members of the SBFPD.  The Chief, a firm believer in providing challenging training to meet the needs of the mission, lead several exercises aimed at enhancing the confidence & the abilities of our members in using SCBA.  The exercises included a Vent, Enter Search exercise a long distance Mall Walk, and a Buddy Breathing drill. One of the Chief’s favorites called the Ant Farm involved a series of ladder climbs starting with a first story window and ending up in a roof assent using the one of the District’s aerial apparatus. 

The feedback from the members who took part was very positive.  Chief Reilly states that “We are fortunate to have a motivated group of personnel, volunteer & career, who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work hard.  I was very pleased with the training and think that it will help keep our people prepared and focused for what they might be called on to do.”


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Cub Scouts Visit Station 1

On Wednesday March 6th, Cub Scout Pack #38 came to visit Fire Station 1.  The A Platoon gave the Scouts a tour of the station and equipment.  After the tour the members set up “fire engine bowling” for the scouts to enjoy. This gave the scouts a chance to see some of our equipment in use.  Hopefully we were able to interest some of them in maybe pursuing the fire service when they get a little bit older.


Nice work from the A Platoon, Captain Embich IV & FF Karl.  Volunteers who also assisted in the event include FF L. Delhotal & B. Delhotal

Also hats off to Dave Beebe; not only does he volunteer here with the SBFPD, he finds time to serve as a Scout Master with Pack 38. Good job Dave!

Monday, April 2, 2012

PRESS RELEASE - 4/1/2012

District-wide Hydrant testing.

    The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District will be conducting fire hydrant testing starting April 15th thru June 15th, 2012 in the following areas: Porto Cima, The Villages and the Village of Sunrise Beach. The results of this testing will give us the needed critical information regarding the fire protection water supply in our community...

click here to view complete press release.