Despite the strong winds and temperatures in the thirties, Watch Hill firefighters conducted fire attack hose advancement training on Fort Road by the Watch Hill Yacht Club and the Watch Hill Cabanas on Tuesday evening this week.
Watch Hill firefighters conduct training on a regular basis, including every Tuesday night, to maintain, refine, and improve their skills and abilities. They conduct this ... (Full Story & Photos)
Watch Hill Firefighters conducted a series of practical training evolutions this week utilizing the Draft Commander Mobile Pump Testing and Training Trailer which was provided by the New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus Corporation.
The firefighters were able to review and practice drafting, pumping, and using the pressure relief valve in a controlled environment.
Congratulations to Watch Hill Firefighter Chris Wood and Watch Hill Firefighter Richard Walter for successfully completing the classroom and practical training requirements to be certified by the State of Rhode Island Fire Training Academy as Level 1002 Firefighters.
Although Chris and Richard started in the fire service a bit later in life than many new members, they were able to complete the training ... (Full Story & Photos)
Please take a few moments to read Captain Perkins latest "Ask A Firefighter" article in the Westerly Sun.
This column was written by Jane Perkins, Fire Safety Specialist for the Rhode Island Southern Firefighters League and Captain of the Watch Hill Fire Department.
