Watch Hill Fire Conducts Joint Training With Misquamicut Fire & Dunns Corners Fire

 
By Chief Robert Peacock
June 24, 2014
 

Firefighters from the Watch Hill, Misquamicut and Dunns Corners Fire Departments joined together at the Watch Hill Fire Station on a hot and humid afternoon to conduct live fire training using the Old Mystic Fire Department training props. Multiple car fire training evolutions were conducted to provide the officers and firefighters with an opportunity to practice and refine their firefighting skills.

Our thanks and appreciation is extended to the Old Mystic Fire Department for the use of the car fire training prop and to our department photographer, Rebecca Schilke, for the use of the attached photos.
 
Chief Bob Peacock monitored the training evolutions and served as the safety officer.
Chief Bob Peacock monitored the training evolutions and served as the safety officer.
Captain Jane Perkins and Firefighter Rachel Schilke discuss tactics as they prepare to attack the fire.
Captain Jane Perkins and Firefighter Rachel Schilke discuss tactics as they prepare to attack the fire.
 
Under the watchful eye of the safety officer, Firefighter Rachel Schilke controls the nozzle as Lieutenant Chris Tehan handles the hose and provides direction and guidance.
Under the watchful eye of the safety officer, Firefighter Rachel Schilke controls the nozzle as Lieutenant Chris Tehan handles the hose and provides direction and guidance.
Firefighter Rachel Schilke provides cover and Captain Jane Perkins handles the hose while Lieutenant Chris Tehan works to open the hood to gain access to the fire.
Firefighter Rachel Schilke provides cover and Captain Jane Perkins handles the hose while Lieutenant Chris Tehan works to open the hood to gain access to the fire.
 
Firefighter Rachel Schilke provides cover and Lieutenant Chris Tehan handles the hose while Captain Jane Perkins forces open the hood to gain access to the fire.
Firefighter Rachel Schilke provides cover and Lieutenant Chris Tehan handles the hose while Captain Jane Perkins forces open the hood to gain access to the fire.
Lieutenant Christopher Koreski controls the nozzle as Deputy Chief Jason Simmons handles the hose.
Lieutenant Christopher Koreski controls the nozzle as Deputy Chief Jason Simmons handles the hose.
 
Lieutenant Christopher Koretski and Deputy Chief Jason Simmons discuss tactics as they prepare to attack the fire.
Lieutenant Christopher Koretski and Deputy Chief Jason Simmons discuss tactics as they prepare to attack the fire.
Firefighter Jeff Muir controls the nozzle while Lieutenant Denny Mello works to force open the hood to gain better access to the fire.
Firefighter Jeff Muir controls the nozzle while Lieutenant Denny Mello works to force open the hood to gain better access to the fire.
 
Watch Hill firefighters conducted vehicle fire training with firefighters from Misquamicut Fire and Dunns Corners Fire.
Watch Hill firefighters conducted vehicle fire training with firefighters from Misquamicut Fire and Dunns Corners Fire.
As Chief Bob Peacock signals for the fire to be ignited, Lieutenant Dennis Mello and Firefighter Lino Pettini prepare to advance a hose line.
As Chief Bob Peacock signals for the fire to be ignited, Lieutenant Dennis Mello and Firefighter Lino Pettini prepare to advance a hose line.
 
Deputy Chief Jason Simmons controls the nozzle and works to extinguish the fire while Lieutenant Christopher Koretski forces open the doors to gain better access to the fire.
Deputy Chief Jason Simmons controls the nozzle and works to extinguish the fire while Lieutenant Christopher Koretski forces open the doors to gain better access to the fire.
Captain Jane Perkins monitors the crew as Lieutenant Patrick Majeika controls the nozzle and Firefighter Dylan Paradis opens the side door to gain access to the fire.
Captain Jane Perkins monitors the crew as Lieutenant Patrick Majeika controls the nozzle and Firefighter Dylan Paradis opens the side door to gain access to the fire.