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Orange County Live Fire Training

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Submitted by: Lieutenant David Hunt, New Hope Fire Department

Orange County


HILLSBOROUGH - Orange Rural Fire Department hosted live burn training on Saturday, February 20, 2010.  Firefighters from Chapel Hill, Efland, New Hope and Orange Grove also participated. 

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With heavy smoke showing, one crew makes an interior attack while a second team stands ready.  Additional firefighters feed hose to the primary crew.

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Scott Hackler and Chief Jeff Cabe review safety precautions prior to the day of training. 

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Tankers stand ready off the main road.  Over 14 apparatus, including medical and rescue for rehab, were staged in three separated locations around the scene.

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A team discusses fire behavior as flames fill the house from front to back.

Primary Agency: Orange Rural Fire Department

Posted on Wed Mar 03 2010 at 23:08

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