Sandy Hook VFR welcomed Mission CIT instructors Eric and Justin for an evening training session.
Members broke into two groups, with one session focused on chainsaws and the other going over roof saws. Each instructor covered basic checks, safe use and applications before the groups rotated between the two stations.
Chief Capozziello, Deputy Chief Ryan Clark with his son, and Vice President Matt Dobson hold the Best Overall trophy following the Tunxis Hose Company Parade, July 12. Sandy Hook returned home with that trophy, the ladies won Best Ladies Auxiliary, and the company also received the honor for Traveling the Longest Distance.
Chief Capozziello and Junior Corps member Charlie Jeltema with the night’s big trophy.
Sandy Hook firefighters spent the morning with instructors from Mission CIT, who went over stabilization of vehicles before extricating patients.
Members spent the evening of April 28 working with ladders.
Sandy Hook VFR started the new year with its first training session of the month, led by MissionCIT Instructors Bill Stacey and Tim DeBaise. The focus was on airpacks.
Members began with a brief classroom session, during which they went over the equipment and uses in different scenarios.