A common task performed by our Fire Explorers on the scene of a fire is changing SCBA bottles for firefighters. This is an important task that must be done efficiently and properly in order for the firefighter to be ready to safely re-enter a hazardous environment in a timely fashion. In training, explorers are first tasked with doing this barehanded, with full visibility and work their way up to completing a bottle change with no visibility and gloved hands.
Be sure to stop by our open house this Sunday at Station 3 (232 West Road) to learn more about this task as well as others we are required to perform as well as see and have the opportunity to panticipate in live demonstrations.