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 […]
Drill Night: Twin City Ambulance & Patient Movement
Tonight’s drill focused on patient movement and ambulance familiarization, in collaboration with our outstanding EMS partners at Twin City Ambulance. Paramedic Joe and EMT Patrick brought their ambulance into our […]
Drill Night: Mask Confidence
Last night’s drill focused on building mask confidence, a crucial skill for every firefighter. Breathing through an air pack can be more challenging than it appears, and it’s common for […]
