CTC Students Finish 1152

Thursday night, despite inclimate weather, 4 CTC students passed the evaluation portion of their 1152 Basic Firefighter Course.  As long as the students pass their written test, they will be certified firefighters in the State of SC.  CTC has had 6 students complete the 1152 course this year, with many more already enrolled in an upcoming summer course.  Mr. Riddle has been an Assistant Instructor in all of these students classes held at the Anderson County Fire Training Center.  The students who have completed 1152 are:  Eian Simpson, Wyatt Fulbright, Stephen Eller, Dakotah McConnell, Ryan Davis, and Landon Epps.  Congratulations to all of these students.

CTC Says Goodbye to 6 Seniors

Thursday was the last day for the Seniors in Firefighter I Class.  Although the students are not considered completers due to having only one year in the program, the students gained valuable knowledge of the fire service.  I wish each of them the best in all of their endevors.

CJ "The Hose Clamp" Miller-PHS

Christie Cothran-PHS

Victoria Cromer-PHS

Briana Clark-PHS

Stephen Eller-BHP

Kenny Medford-WHS

Firefighter I 5/24/11

Objectives:

Today the Firefighter I class took time to learn the basic principles of VES (vent enter search).  VES is an advanced, often controversial fire skill in which a firefighter enters a burning building ahead of a hoseline via a window to search an individual room.  This skill puts a firefighter at risk, but can reap great rewards by allowing the firefighter to access a trapped victim more quickly than following an attack team and carrying out a traditional primary search.  The students listened to a lecture, participated in a discussion, and finally practiced the skill.

Dakotah clearing the window

Jesse sounding the floor

Low profile entry

Stephen performing a rapid search of the room

Introduction to Firefighting 5/23/11

Objectives:

Today the Intro Class participated in "The Challenge."  The Intro class turned in some very impressive times in the Challenge events.  Several new records will stay on the board until someone can knock them off in the 2011-2012 School year.

New Records:

PPE Donning:  Landon Epps, 22 seconds
SCBA Donning:  Landon Epps, 30 seconds
PPE and SCBA Donning:  Landon Epps, 52 seconds
Maze:  Brandon Eddleman, 32 seconds
Team Maze:  Justin McNeill and Daniel Merritt, 39 seconds
Single Firefighter Cylinder Change:  Ryan Davis and Landon Epps (tie), 18 seconds
The Challenge:  Landon Epps, 2:13

"Flash" living up to his name.

Raul finishing The Challenge strong

Raul going through the wall

Firefighter I 5/18/11

Journal:

What did you enjoy the most about this class?

Objectives:

1.  Final Exam
2.  Rigging a 1 to 1 haul system
3.  Rigging a 2 to 1 haul system
4.  Rigging a 3 to 1 haul system

Introduction to Firefighting 5/17/11

Journal:

Describe the steps in giving care for a person with an injured arm by appying a rigid splint, a sling, and a binder.

Objectives:

Today the Introduction Class used class time to prepare for "The Challenge."  "The Challenge" is a series of skills that the students have learned over the course of the year.  The students are timed in these skills and their times are ranked against not only the students in their class, but students in the entire program.  The students enjoy the competition, especially when a sophomore posts a better time than a junior or senior on an event.  The events include: PPE, SCBA, the maze, and team maze.  The final event of The Challenge is a 5 event individual challenge that includes a stair climb with a high rise pack, the maze, window entry and egress from a ground ladder, going through a constricted opening, and tool carry all while wearing full PPE with SCBA.

Firefighter I 5/16/11

Journal:

Which knot has been the easiest for you to learn and why?

Objectives:

Ropes and Knot Test

Victoria finishing up a figure 8 follow through around an object

Cory working on hoisting an uncharged hoseline

The finished product