This past weekend we were invited by Dixie Firemanship to join up for an Engine course at the Tennessee River Training Weekend. It was a great event and our class in particular worked on many facets of a successful engine company. This is the second time I have worked side-by-side with Dixie Firemanship and I really enjoyed sharing the firemanship skills that have been passed down through many instructors.
The course not only focuses on individual skill sets but also department wide strategies and tactical decision making. Dixie Firemanship’s own Jake Chappell began the program with a short presentation of a close call he experienced and the reasons behind understanding engine operations. We continued the course with many hands-on skill stations for the rest of the day and then picked up the second day at an abandoned school for scenario based evolutions.
Thanks to everyone who attended the event and I look forward to seeing you all again!
