Thursday, September 14, 2017

Spotlight on Training - Trench Rescue

Firefighters on TFD’s Technical Rescue team are training on trench rescue operations. 

Objectives include using a "waler" system to protect an open space inside a trench, lifting a heavy object at the bottom of a trench, and working around obstacles to safely lift patients. 

“Trench rescue can be one of the most dangerous operations we respond to," said Captain Scott Nicholson. “Hands-on training helps our personnel be well equipped to save someone trapped and ensure firefighter safety during these high-risk operations.” 

TFD's Technical Rescue team is trained to conduct rope, trench, confined space, structural collapse and technical extrication in vehicle/machinery.







Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Requests for Service Report - August 2017

TFD Incidents by Initial Dispatch Type
TFD - Incidents
August
2017 (YTD)
2016 (YTD)
Fire
223
1,175
1,201
Emergency Medical
3,291
25,390
25,518
All Other
(e.g. hazardous conditions, search and rescue, automatic fire alarms)
669
5,177
4,701
Total
4,183
31,742
31,420
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Monday, September 11, 2017

September 11 Remembrance - 2017

We are grateful to all who joined us to remember the lives lost and sacrifices made September 11, 2001.