Training

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.

May 28th thru May 30th 2009 Saginaw Township Fire Department hosted the Flashover Live Burn trailer from Oakland Community College.  They were kind enough to offer a few last open slots to the members of the Carrollton Twp. Fire Dept.  Captain Justin Durow, Firefighter Chad Leach, Probationary Firefighters Matt Sebald and Andrew Rapin participated.  The following are some photos of the experience.
	Oakland Community College operates a Firefigher Training Academy twice a year and this Live Burn Training is the last step before Graduation.
	Outside of our normal Turnout gear, the  environment in the trailer is so hot that we have to cover our helmets with protective covers to prevent them from being damaged.
	This is a view of the inside of the trailer before one of the live burn trainings.  The front walls and ceiling are lined with plywood.  The firefighters in the training sit on the benches to either side and sit 3 feet below  the fire to help avoid the heat.
	This is a look at the outside of the trailer just as a live burn is beginning.
	This is a view of the trailer as a live burn is progressing and the smoke and heat are beginning to build inside.
	Looking into the rear of the trailer as a group is just starting to experience the heat and smoke.
	A group is just exiting after a training burn, the instructors have opened the rear doors to relieve the smoke inside to prepare for the next training.
	Probationary Firefighter Andrew Rapin (left) & Firefighter Pickleman (S.T.F.D. right) after exiting the burn trailer.
	One of the training Instructors overhauling and preparing for the next group.
	Probationary Firefighter Rapin resting after his turn in the trailer.  S.T.F.D's Engine 11 (in back) was used to supply water for the training.

March 14th 2009, C.T.F.D. participated in a joint Ice/Water Rescue Training with Kochville and Zilwaukee Fire Departments.
	Two Carrollton Firefighters make their way into the water for a simulated rescue.  Our personnel are being protected by Cold water resuce suits called "Gumby Suits."
The firefighters have made it to the edge of the ice and are now able to walk on the thicker ice.
	Here a C.T.F.D. Firefighter is making entry into the water to perform a rescue on a Zilwaukee Firefighter.
Here is a joint effort by Firefighters from each department in the rescue of 2 victims.  Marine 3 is utilized as the ice became more unstable during the training.
	Here is Utility 6 (with Marine 3) just one day after the department took delivery of the truck.

Carrollton Township
1645 Mapleridge Road
Saginaw, MI 48604-1798