June 3, 2006

The Avondale Fire Company traveled to Community Fire Company (Station 8) of Rising Sun in Cecil County to use their live burn trailer. The day was a big hit with the crews doing search and rescue, fire attack and basement evolutions. The trailer, unlike a burn building, had adjustable walls so every time the crews went in there was a new maze to overcome. The trailer flames are controlled by gas so there is little time between evolutions, making many evolutions for all. Also, because the flames are fed by gas, a smoke machine is used to make life like conditions or it can be turned off for training demonstrations. Community Fire Company not only supplied us with trained personnel to operate the trailer, but they also allowed the use of their cascade system to refill air bottles. Although the weather was wet, crews still had a great time and much was learned. Anybody interested in using the trailer please call Community Fire Company at 410-658-5115.

Avondale Units- Engine 23-2, Squad 23

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