Members of the Wrightsville Fire Department recently sharpened their ice rescue skills amid winter conditions.
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY TODD STAHL
On Wednesday, January 21, the Wrightsville Fire Department (Station 41) conducted their annual Ice Rescue Training Refresher. This training took place locally on Dark Hollow Road in Hellam Township.
Members reviewed a PowerPoint presentation addressing rescuer safety, rescue tactics, hypothermia, various types of ice, ice rescue equipment, scene size up, and department SOGs. This training was organized by Assistant Fire Chief Tyler Seibert and the following PA State Certified Rescue Instructors conducted and supervised the skill stations; Todd Stahl, Alex Myers, Phil Quinn and Kelly Lemmons.
With the current conditions we are experiencing, this was a great opportunity for members under a rare night-time environment and present real life conditions while allowing all participants to hone their skills.
Rescuers utilized Low Risk methods and High Risk tactics while engaging with each other.
Station 41 offers all disciplines of Water Rescue, including but not limited to Ice Rescue, Flood Rescue, Rescue Boat Operations and Swiftwater services to Wrightsville, Hellam Township and surrounding municipalities. Chief Seibert thanks the homeowner for the opportunity to utilize their pond, the ice rescue instructors for their expertise with managing the skills stations and their volunteer members for continuously showing up and being prepared for all and any emergencies they may encounter when the residents and visitors call upon them for their services.
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