Live-Fire Training at MFRI

September 17, 2011 0700-1100 hours

Members from Fire 3 and 12 participated in a live-fire training exercise at the MFRI facility in La Plata, MD. The purpose of the training was to provide hands-on experience to some of our probationary members who are new to the department. 3 different evolutions were setup to simulate real-world situations. The first burn was simulating a simple one-room involved fire. For the second evolution, members entered from the 2nd floor and proceeded downstairs to simulate a working basement fire. The final evolution involved rooms off on both 1st and 2nd floor areas. Crews advanced an attack line in to knockdown the first floor only to find extension into 2 rooms on the 2nd floor. All members involved found the training beneficial and successful. While training scenarios are difficult to truly simulate real-life conditions, this opportunity allowed our probationary members to gain experience and confidence before encountering first-hand working house fires.

The Waldorf VFD would like to extend our appreciation to all of the MFRI instructors and members who participated in Saturday's burn.

Pictures and Video courtesy of Webmaster Barbra Martin-Klinikowski

Crew from Fire 12 after 1st evolution

Crew from Fire 3 after 1st evolution

L-R: Chief 3B Duer, F/F Klink, Chief 3A Mills, Probie T-Bone, F/F Pretty Ricky

Chief 3A & 3B in the hallway

F/F Pretty Ricky chill'n in rehab

Fire waiting for the next crew

Chief 3A DJ Mills

Is that Chief 3B with a hose in his hands?

Pull some line, Chief!!!

F/F Pretty Ricky feeding hose

MFRI Instructor monitoring the fire

Crew from 12 ready to go

Fire 12 crew advancing the line

12's crew in rehab

Dept Safety Officer Dave Van Gasbeck