Exploring Windermere Boulevard School for last night’s drill
Last night, our crew had the opportunity to walk through Windermere Boulevard School for a detailed pre-plan drill. We were able to explore the school’s hidden areas, look over the […]
Paratech Drill with North Amherst & Wendelville
Joint Training with North Amherst and Wendelville Fire Departments Last week, our members had the opportunity to participate in a joint training with North Amherst Fire Department and Wendelville Fire […]
Day Drill: Man vs. Machine
Today’s training drill, “Man vs. Machine,” focused on a high-risk, technical rescue scenario: assisting a person who has become trapped, impaled, or entangled in machinery. These are complex emergencies that […]
Drill Night: Live Burn at Amherst Training Tower
Tonight’s drill took us back to the Amherst Training Tower for a live burn evolution alongside our neighbors from North Bailey. These live burns are a cornerstone of our training […]
Drill Night: Radio Communications
This evening’s training, led by Captain Hazzan, focused on radio communication. He kicked things off with a brief but informative presentation on proper radio use and etiquette. We then moved […]
Drill Night: Live Burn
This Week’s Drill: Live Burn Training This week, we teamed up with North Bailey Fire for a live burn at Amherst Towers. Training in a burn building provides invaluable experience […]
Drill Night: Extrication Basics
Tonight’s drill was all about vehicle extrication.With a lot of new members on board, we focused on the fundamentals—how to properly stabilize a vehicle, remove a door, open a hood, […]
Drill Night: Commercial Structure Fires with North Bailey
Tonight’s training was a unique and valuable experience.We had the opportunity to drill inside a commercial structure—something that doesn’t come around often. The old Applebee’s building on Niagara Falls Blvd, […]
Drill Night – Mask Confidence
Tonight’s drill, led by Chief Sikirica, focused on building mask confidence. For a new firefighter, mastering the use of the SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) in various situations is essential. Wearing […]
Drill Night: Extrication Tools
Tonight’s drill focused on familiarizing the team with rescue tools. Captain Cosgrove set up two stations: one for the hydraulic spreaders (better known as “The Jaws of Life”) and another […]