Training

1645 Mapleridge Road
Saginaw, MI 48604-1798
989-754-4611

Business Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

The members of the Carrollton Fire Department train twice a month, for six hours.

Here are some photos of our recent trainings.

Every year the department trains at least twice on vehicle extracation or "Jaws of Life" techniques and practices to stay proficent.

The first step in most extracations is to remove any glass that may harm the occupant of the vehicle or hamper the rescuers.	Removing the door is normally the easiest way to access the patient and provide space for EMS to work.

A relief cut is made in the lower portion of the door jam to prepare for the next step in lifting the dashboard.	In the event that the dashboard has been pushed down on the vehicles occupant we are equipped with tools to lift the dash to remove the patient.

Sometimes a "purchase point" has to be made to access different components to remove different areas of the body.	Crews working on removing the front passenger door.

At certain times the Department is able to hold special "Live Burn" trainings for its younger members.

During this training we were allowed to burn a vehicle that Mikes Wrecker Service had donated to us.

Firefighter Almy in full gear ready to start Training.

Firefighter Trainee L. Czerniak and Firefighter Rapin prepare to attack

the vehicle fire.

L. Czerniak and Rapin attacking the fire.

FF Rapin and FF CdeBaca attacking the fire during a second exercise.

FF Rapin using foam at the end of the training to ensure that is completely out.

This summer our personnel trained on Water Rescue techniques. This training also gave new Firefighter Trainee's the opportunity to become familiar with the equipment.

During a recent training crews advanced a hose line and sprayed water during a timed event intended on improving the companies

speed and accuracy during an actual emergency.

Carrollton Township
1645 Mapleridge Road
Saginaw, MI 48604-1798