WGFC Conducts Introduction to Wild Land Fire Class
Crews monitoring fire spread to a fire break.
Crews monitoring fire spread to a fire break.
 
Tanker-22 supplied water to the fire scene.
Tanker-22 supplied water to the fire scene.
 
Instructor, Ziegler reviews basic hand tools and agenda for the evening.
Instructor, Ziegler reviews basic hand tools and agenda for the evening.
 
Crew working on clearing a fire break.
Crew working on clearing a fire break.
 
Station-17 equipment unit provides the scene with hose lines and tools.
Station-17 equipment unit provides the scene with hose lines and tools.
 
Forestry crew members starting the burn.
Forestry crew members starting the burn.
 
Practice burns are used to demonstrate how fire moves through brush as West Grove firefighters train on the techniques of handling wildfires
Practice burns are used to demonstrate how fire moves through brush as West Grove firefighters train on the techniques of handling wildfires
 
Flares (red flames) are used to ignite the instructional burn
Flares (red flames) are used to ignite the instructional burn
 
Crews monitor fire progress
Crews monitor fire progress
 
 
By Training Division
October 15, 2019
 

This past Monday evening, 31 WGFC members concluded a two-part Introduction to Wild Land Fire Class.

The first part consisted of a classroom session covering the environmental factors of fuels, weather and topography that affect the start and spread of wild land fire. Operational tactics such as water supply, containment, fire suppression, were also covered. Fire ground safety review included the proper selection of protective gear, incident coordination and communication. The second session included a hands-on practical in the field applying the tactics of containment, fire suppression and water supply.

The class was lead by Chester County Fire Instructor Todd Ziegler with support from Station -17, the Chester County Forestry Crew. Our thanks and gratitude to Instructor Ziegler and crew for sharing their knowledge and expertise in wild land firefighting.

This review was timely as we enter the peak, fall brush fire season.
 
Units: Station-22 units
 
Mutual Aid: Station 17