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Brian DiPietro, Jim Tomkinson, Chris Pearl and Eric West
June 10, 2006 - Brentwood Drill Yard, Firefighter I Practical
Firefighter I Certification
Greenland Volunteer Fire Department, participated with other local
departments in a State
endorsed Firefighter I Certification program in 2006. This is an
intensive training program containing lectures, hands-on training, homework,
written exams and practical skills exams. The program takes 6 months
to complete and trains new department members fire fighting, safety and
rescue techniques.
For program details,
visit the New Hampshire Department of Safety website.
GVFD is proud of our four newest members
on the department, Jim Tomkinson, Brian DiPietro, Chris Pearl and Eric West
who are on the verge of completing this program. Completing this
program is a significant undertaking, especially for volunteers.
On June 10th, the Firefighter I class
completed a practical training session at the Brentwood
Drill Yard using a burning trailer.
A fire is started inside a donated
trailer using hay and other combustibles.
Greenland's Engine 1 at the Port-A-Pool drafting water.
Smoke quickly fills a room. An example of why you always stay low.
Chris Pearl and Ted Hartmann
Greenland Volunteer Fire Department Members: Lean MacCorkle,
Jim Tomkinson, Brian DiPietro, Chris Pearl, Eric West and Ted Hartmann.
The entire Firefighter 1 class
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