Despite extreme, oppressive heat hovering at approximately 100 degrees, Junior Firefighters from across the state trained in search and rescue, hose relay competitions, vehicle extrication, second-floor bailouts, forcible entry simulations and more on Friday, August 12 at the Hudson Fire Department, in Hudson, New York during the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s (FASNY) 8th Annual Youth Day.
Junior firefighters wore full ‘turn-out gear’ and carried heavy equipment up ladders, across terrain, and wielded tools in replicated emergency situations. The hands-on training helps prepare the youngsters as they travel up the ranks to one day serve as volunteer firefighters in their communities.
Dozens of adult Youth Group Advisors and Fire Department Instructors, with FASNY leaders, made the trip, organized the events, provided training – all on a volunteer basis. Those from Chili Explorer Post 546 include: Bryce Warner, Robert Hyde, Chris Forbes, Garrett M. Roziock, Christopher Roziock¸ Nathan Neyhart, Nathan Monica, Benjamin Howard-Green and Samantha Farren.
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