PHOTO GALLERY
The photographs in this
section are of 911 calls, training evolutions and public events. We have made every effort to ensure that the photos
that are posted are suitable for all age viewing. However, some may not find all
the photos acceptable viewing for young children.
2011 Live Fire Training
Invitational
As Grandma used to say
practice makes perfect. This wise old adage holds especially true for the fire
service. During 29 & 30 October the Brinnon FD hosted Quilcene FD and the Mason
17 FD in a live fire training exercise on a donated building at BSA Camp
Parsons.
The live fire training has become an
annual event for the Brinnon FD. The 2 day 21 hours training exercise provided
hands on practical training for all of the recent graduates from the Brinnon FD
Volunteer Academy. It also provided the more experienced Firefighters the chance
to learn new skills that would enhance their ability to provide service to their
respective communities.
The first day was centered on becoming
proficient in how to search for victims as a team, honing skills such as raising
ladders and using ladders and power saws on the roof to create ventilation holes
in order to help trapped victims survive longer. A portion of the first day was
used in becoming proficient in making entry into a burning building, locating
the fire room and controlling the small fire. By using powered fans and water
flow Firefighters developed skills in removing smoke from burning buildings in
order to assist with fire location and victim rescue. Time was also allocated
for Firefighters to sharpen skills in pumping water from tenders and portable
water tanks, a skill that is difficult to master.
During the second day all the skills
that were sharpened on the first day, were used to conduct multiple company
firefighting operations. There were larger fires, multiple hose lines and larger
ventilation requirements. The second day concluded with the final burn down of
the structure. Even this portion of the training was used to improve the
firefighter’s skills by working on Defensive operations using large hand lines
and water fed deck guns to contain the fire to the building of origin.
The training concluded with all
participants a bit tired, dirty, and happy but just a little better prepared to
provide an essential service for their communities.
Mutual Aid to Quilcene
for Commercial Structure Fire
The Brinnon FD responded as a
first alarm mutual aid request from Quilcene FD for a fully involved Heavy
equipment service garage at the Penny Creek Quarry. BFD responded with 1
engine company 1 heavy tender and 1 Chief Officer. The fire was contained to the
original building of origin, which was a total loss. Some damage to exposures
did occur but there were no injuries. EJFR, PLF&R as well as Discovery Bay FD
also rendered assistance.
Mutual Aid to Mason 17
for Commercial Structure Fire
The Brinnon FD responded to a
second alarm mutual aid request from mason 17 for a 2 story boat house fire. BFD
responded with 1 engine company 1 tender and 1 Chief Officer. The fire was
contained to the attic area of the building. There were no occupants at the time
of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Wildland Fire spreads
into a Structure Fire
The Brinnon FD responded to a
reported wildland fire that was upgraded to a structure fire on Salmon Drive in
the Olympic Canal Tracts. The 10 x 10 structure was being built by the property
owner and was a complete loss. The Brinnon FD was assisted by the Quilcene FD,
Mason 17 and Mason 1.
Joint Jurisdiction
Vehicle Extrication Class
Brinnon Fire department hosted
Mason 17 in a joint vehicle extrication class over a 3 day period. The class
covered basic extrication techniques as well as advanced. Chief Herbst all
taught several "old school" techniques that given our area might just come in
handy some day. The cars and towing were provided by South County Towing.
Live Fire Training
Periodically we are contacted
by property owners that are working on building new homes or just removing old
structures. The old structures are then offered to the Brinnon FD for live fire
training purposes. Since structure fires are not a frequent occurrence the
Firefighting staff must keep their skills current and using these structures
allows us to do this. The following photos were taken during a recent training
evolution on Fulton Creek Road.
