The live burn went well on Saturday. Although all operations were outside, we were able to accomplish some very good training. The younger/junior firefighters were able to handle the hoses and nozzles under supervision of more experienced firefighters. The officers were able to get IC training. Pump training was conducted for a new driver. Water was shuttled by tankers. E700, R701, T703, T704, B707, S709 and T725 were on scene. E713 was standing by for calls.

Chestnut Woods Live Burn

Chestnut Woods Live Burn

Chestnut Woods Live Burn

Chestnut Woods Live Burn

Chestnut Woods Live Burn

We had a group fo Girl Scouts visit the station for a tour and fire prevention program. More about their visit and pictures coming soon.......

Kelly Hastings, candidate for the NC House district 110, visited us during training meeting. He spoke briefly to the firefighters. We thank him for visiting. We welcome any candidates to visit the station during any of our meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7pm.

Susan Carpenters Allied Health class from Bessemer City High School visited the station and learned about fire prevention and safety. They also learned about the use of portable fire extinguishers. They were a great group and asked some good questions. Firefighter Doug King was their host and teacher.

Chief Cooper and Capt Smarr attended the NC Fire Rating Response System class at Ag Center VFD. Davie Summey from the Office of the State Fire Marshal taught the class. We learned alot that will help with our next ISO rating inspection. Thanks to Ag Center for being such great hosts for the class.