It is no secret that training is a very important element in providing emergency services.  Another truth in this activity stresses that not all activities of a Fire Company are a focus on extinguishing fires.  The increasing number of vehicles on the region’s streets and a collection of changes in driving habits have created an increase in serious accidents.  Being properly schooled and skilled and having the proper equipment has become a new challenge Newtown Square firefighters are meeting.

Newtown Square firefighter Joe Shapiro, second from the right directs the careful coordination the proper tensioning of the two vehicle stabilizing Rescue Jack devices. The use of both chains and rescue webbing maintain the need posture of the jacks so they prevent any movement of the vehicle.

Darkness is one of the worst enemies of the fire service.   Not only does the lack of daylight hamper fire ground activities, it has a similar impact upon training.   The seasonally extended light levels explains the increased amount of hands-on training undertaken by members of the Newtown Square Fire Company this time of the year.

High school student Zach Conan recently learned the phrase, “some assembly required,” carries over to the volunteer fire service. He is seen during the final assembly of a portable deluge gun used to deliver large amounts of water to a fire from a safe distance.