All Volunteer Stations, 19 & 79, Bucks County, PA

  On May 12, 2007, the Doylestown Fire Company went across the river into New Jersey to perform a live burn session to complete a 16 hour Garden Style Apartment class. Instructors from Bucks County met us at the Mercer County training grounds where the company participated in 4 different live fire scenarios. Instructors lit different parts of the building on fire and placed victims inside to keep the company on their toes. Everyone came home with some more experience and knowledge as well as having a good time working as a team. Many thanks to Cindy Truman of the Auxiliary for providing lunch. Photos were taken by Sara Grogan.

Laura Ellis, Nick Berezanksy, Mike Suessenguth and Matt Grogan wait for the first evolution to begin

Lori Westover, Matt Grogan, and Jeff Kennedy work to get the hand line in service

Matt Grogan, Pete Mills, and Lori Westover prepare to enter the building onto the 2nd floor by ground ladder

Crews stretch a handline into the basement to attack the fire on the first floor

BJ Loughnane pumps E-79 providing the water to put out the fire

Jeff Kennedy and Mike Wood discuss interior operations

Lori Westover and Pete Mills working interior

Mike Suessenguth and BJ Loughnane go to the roof to begin ventilation

Jay Fetterolf takes interior operations as Nick Berezanksy leads his crew inside

Hydro-venting the first floor

Hey, anyone see Neil?

After getting a chance to play, you need to clean up