FF carry upstairs	FF drags	FF through the floor	Pittsburgh drill entry, 14 1/2" x 21" !!!	up the ramp	Instructor Greer keeping time
securing the rescue dummy	back through the barrels	return trip with dummy back out the entry hole.	Denver drill, out the window....	4-8 Captain Clark on Air 4-8	2 PolarCool misters for a 70% dewpoint day

In House Training -- Vehicle Rescue Training Refresher

9/9/2009 - Tonight station 5-1 members gathered to review vehicle extrication techniques. Due to inclement weather, we moved the vehicles into the back building.  Members were split up in to crews and assigned various tasks such as removing windshields, doors, roofs and pushing the dashes with our tool cache of electric sawzalls and hydraulic rescue tools.

stabilization & depowering	removing a windshield	cutting the roof off	Dash push	2 door removal swing

In House Training -- Water Rescue Training at Nickel Mines Pool

7/20/2009 - Tonight station 5-1 members along with our neighbors from Station 4-7 Paradise-Leaman Place Fire Company gathered at the Nickel Mines Swimming pool for water rescue refresher training.  Several years ago station 5-1 members participated in a basic water rescue awareness training class.  Station 4-7 has PA state accreditation in boat & advance lines water rescue training.  Station 4-7 brought along Squad 4-7-1 towing both of there rescue boats on 1 trailer.  The night started off by touring the swimming pool chlorine storage and filtration building.  Crews then moved out to the parking lot as Station 4-7 water rescue personnel went over both of the boats & demonstrated some of the equipment carried on them.  We then moved into the swimming pool where members practiced throwing rope bags and rescuing members from within the pool.  The night ended with the Station 4-7 water rescue members setting up an advanced rescue line. Thanks to the Kauffman family for there hospitality and use of the swimming pool for the evening.

Nickel Mines Pool	Pool chemical & filtration room	Boats 4-7-1 & 4-7-2		Rope throw bag instruction
Training officer Lucarino "styling"	FF Petersheim throwing a rope bag.			advanced line setup for a rescue

In House Training -- Rural Water Supply

6/15/2009 - Tonight members gathered at the station to review rural fire ground water supply.  Engine 5-1-2 established a water drafting tanker fill site out of our 20,000 gallon cistern behind the station.  Tanker 5-1-2 setup the fold-a-tank and Engine 5-1-1 then drafted out of it.  Tankers 5-1-1 & 5-1-2 ran a water shuttle around the block.  Thanks to all members who came out.

Engine 5-1-2 drafting from cistern.	Eng. 1 Chauffer Farmer explaining drafting to members	Engine 5-1-1 drafting from fold a tank	Filling Tanker 5-1-2	Training officer L. Lucarino	Overview

In House Training -- Ground Ladder Refresher

5/18/2009 - Tonight members gathered at the station for a 3 hour ground ladders refresher course.  Instructors Bob Devonshire and Jason Greer reviewed ladder components, maintenance, proper ground ladder placement and throwing 16, 24 & 35 foot ladders.  Members also had a chance to review and utilize Strasburg Fire Companies Truck (Quint) 5-10.

Quint 5-10	Instructor Devonshire	Single person ladder raise.	Instructor Greer	Fully extending the 35 footer.	Deputy 5-1 & Chief 5-1-2 descend Truck 5-10

In-House Training -- RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) Refresher

04/20/2009 18:30 - Tonight members gathered at the station for the monthly in-house training.  Crews refreshed there skills performing  RIT man down evolutions.  RIT teams rescued a downed firefighter in the basement with the rescue tools, RIT bag and then carried the firefighter back out to safety. Thanks to Training Officer Larry Lucarino and Quarryville FC Rescue 5-7 for refilling the air cylinders.

Incident Commander L. Lucarino	RIT crew rescuing a downed firefighter	Repacking hoseline on Eng. 5-1-2	Rescue 5-7 refills air cylinders	RIT-Rapid Intervention Team

Training 2008

Sky Flightcare Helicopter In-Service 

11/12/2008 - For this weeks in house training, Sky Flightcare medical helicopter based out of Brandywine Hospital did an in-service fly in.  Members gathered in the banquet hall for a presentation on the helicopter and how to setup a landing zone.  At 20:00 hours, the helicopter landed in the grass field behind the station.   Members had the opportunity to see inside the helicopter and ask questions.  Special thanks to Air 3-9 from The Liberty Fire Company of New Holland for filling our in house cascade system this evening.  Check out their new website.

Presentation	A very dusty & bright approach.	Crews checking out the chopper	Kaitlyn & Kyle checking it out	Air 3-9 filling the cascade system.

Weekend Training - Managing Farm Machinery Entanglement

9/27/2008 - This past Saturday 27 members gathered at the station for an 8 hour Managing Farm Machinery Entanglement Class. The class was paid for by a $2,500.00 grant from the  PA Department of Agriculture, (FSOH) Farm Safety and Occupational Health Program . This class is the 3rd in a series of 5 classes and is a follow up to last years Introduction to Farm Emergencies & Managing Farm Tractor Rollovers.  The morning started with classroom lecture and moved out back to the auction barn for tabletop exercises.  After a great lunch provided by the Ladies Auxiliary, crews headed out to the field for hands on entanglement scenarios. Rescue 5-7 from Quarryville FD arrived with a crew of 7 to supplement Rescue/Engine 5-1-1 with cribbing, airbags, hydraulic tools and jacks.  Crews split up into 4 groups and worked on removing patients from 2 corn pickers, a crimper and a hay bailer.  After a rain soaked afternoon of machinery extrication, crews moved the apparatus back into the station to dry out and wipe down equipment.  Thanks to the 2 local used farm machinery shops for donating the machinery for the class.  Also thanks to Eric J. Rickenbach of Ag Rescue Training and his instructors Travis Martin, Randall Martin, Dave Foust and Irwin Hamm for providing us with excellent instruction.  Thanks to everyone who came out and made this a great training. 

Classroom instruction	PTO operation	Table top hand impalement	LUNCHTIME !!!	corn picker entanglement
crimper entanglement	bailer entanglement	Rescue 5-7	Rescue-Engine 5-1-1	Group Shot

Wednesday Evening Joint Vehicle Rescue Refresher with Strasburg FC

8/20/2008 - Tonight we invited the Brothers from Station 5-10 Strasburg Fire Company to the station for some joint vehicle extrication. The night started off by each company reviewing each others apparatus and equipment.  Crews then intermixed and worked together on vehicle extrication scenarios. Crews wrapped up then headed to the lounge for some snacks and fellowship.  Thanks for coming down.

Units assist Strasburg with ISO Drill at LCPSTC

7/19/2008 - Strasburg FC requested assistance from there 1st alarm assignment for a simulated building fire at the Strasburg Railroad Museum.  The ISO drill was held at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.  Engine 5-1-1 drafted from a fold a tank at the scene, Engine 5-1-2 setup a fill site at the pond to fill tankers and tankers 5-1-1 and 5-1-2 shuttled water along with several other tankers. Thanks to all members who came out to participate on short notice and thanks to Chief Sam Terry of Station 21 Union FC of Oxford for providing a cover engine while we were at the drill.

Engine 5-1-1 setup to draft	Tanker 5-1-1 & Tanker 4-10-2	the 5-1 trio at dumpsite	Tanker "ONE" and Tanker "TWO"
Eng. 5-1-2 drafting from the pond	Engine 5-1-2 fills Manheim Tanker 2-6	Uncle Ken on Engine 5-1-2	Engine 21-2 provides standby coverage

Vehicle Rescue Training at Station 5-1

6/18/2008 - The company is hosting a PA Department of Health vehicle rescue training class at the station. This is a 3 module 48 hour class. Module 1 basic vehicle rescue awareness 16 hours, module 2 basic vehicle operations 16 hours, module 3 basic vehicle rescue technician 16 hours. Firefighters are now working on the final Module 3. Station 5-1 has 8 members enrolled in the class along with members from  Station 3-9 Liberty FC, Station 4-3 Gordonville FC and Station 5-8 Rawlinsville FC. Special thanks to instructor Bob Devonshire (Strasburg FC, Deputy) and Quarryville FC Rescue 5-7.

Vehicle Rescue Training at Station 5-1

5/7/2008 - The company is hosting a PA Department of Health vehicle rescue training class at the station. This is a 3 module 48 hour class. Module 1 basic vehicle rescue awareness 16 hours, module 2 basic vehicle operations 16 hours, module 3 basic vehicle rescue technician. Station 5-1 has 8 members enrolled in the class along with members from  Station 3-9 Liberty FC, Station 4-3 Gordonville FC and Station 5-8 Rawlinsville FC. Special thanks to instructors Bob Devonshire (Strasburg FC, Deputy) and Jamie Rohrer (East Petersburg FC, Chief).

16 Members Complete EVOC Safety Driving Course

4/26/2008 - This past Saturday, 16 members completed the 16 hour EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operators Course) at the LCPSTC (Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center). The course provides instruction for emergency personnel who will be involved in the operation of fire apparatus. The course content includes defensive driving, emergency response, vehicle maintenance and the driver training obstacle course. Members drove Squad/QRS 5-1 & Engine 5-1-2 through the obstacle course.  Thanks to course instructor Rich Ressel.

Pump Class Held at the Station

4/5/2008 - Over 20 Bart Township Fire Company members and several members from the Refton Community Fire Company Station 5-9 completed the 16 hour PA State Pump Operations 1 course this past weekend.  Crews spent Monday and Wednesday night in classroom lecture going over pump anatomy, pump panel layout and friction loss.  On Saturday, Engine 5-1-1, Tanker 5-1 and Engine 5-9-2 traveled to the pond on Park Ave in Quarryville Borough to work on drafting.  Crews were treated to a pizza luncheon at the station.  After lunch, Tanker 5-1's portable water tank was setup to work on relay pumping.  Thanks to PA State Instructor Neil Gunnet for teaching the class.

Annual Haz-Mat Operations Refresher

2/13/2008 - Tonight members finished up the Annual Haz-Mat Ops refresher class. The 1st portion, held last week, was classroom based and tonight's portion was hands on. The Lancaster County Hazardous Materials team Station 2-9 brought down Haz-mat 2-9-1,  Haz-mat 2-9-2 and Containment Trailer 2-9 down to the station. Haz-mat team members, led by Chief 2-9 Ryan Miller, went over the apparatus and different technical haz-mat equipment the units carry.  2-9 members went over how to setup a decontamination area and ways to dike up spills, absorb chemicals and plug containers.

Going over apparatus	Deputy LeFevre in decon	Deconning future Junior members	Chief 2-9 Ryan Miller
FF Ammon Glick	Plugging containers	Haz-Mat 2-9-1	Gator 2-9

Wednesday Evening In House Training - Annual SCBA Refresher

1/16/2008 - For this Wednesday evenings in-house training, members gathered for our annual SCBA refresher at the station. Members were checked off on various SCBA skills and tasks..

Training 2007

Hose Loads & Ladders In-House Training

12/19/2007 - Tonight's in-house training involved several scenarios.  Members performed a controlled burn on a shed outback of the station. Crews worked on deploying the new bumper line hose load and repacking it. The new bumper line configuration aides in quicker deployment with less hose entanglement. Members also utilized the new combination Elkhart Chief automatic/smooth bore nozzle, worked on pulling and repacking the side cross lays and reviewed ground ladders.

Old Shed		Elkhart smoothbore slug tip	Crews repacking bumper line.
Deputy Chief George LeFevre & Chief Engineer Levi K. Glick	Uncle Ken Klassen	Reviewing Ground Ladders

Weekend Training - Managing Farm Tractor Rollovers

9/29/2007 - This past Friday evening and all day Saturday, members gathered at the station for a training session. The training was paid for by a $2,500.00 grant from the  PA Department of Agriculture, (FSOH) Farm Safety and Occupational Health Program. Friday night entailed a 4 hour classroom lecture on the Introduction to Farm Emergencies.  Saturday started off by touring a local Amish farm and then members broke up into groups. Crews worked on table top scenarios, patient care and setting up a picket system for stabilization. After a great lunch provided by the Ladies Auxiliary, crews headed out back for hands on scenarios.  Rescue 5-7 from Quarryville FD arrived to supplement Engine 5-1-1 with cribbing, airbags and jacks for all the scenarios present. Crews worked on tractor rollover stabilization and extrication. Crews also worked on removing patients from tractors.  Thanks to Eric Richenbach and his group of helpers for making it a great training session.

going over dynamics of tractors	Ladies Auxiliary preparing lunch.	Table top excercise	Patient assessment and care	Rescue 5-7 & Engine 5-1-1
Skid loader	Removing patient from tractor cab.	Picket system.	Cribbing compartment, almost empty!	Rescue 5-7 crew.

Water Rescue Awareness Training Class

9/13/2007 - Tonight Todd Stahl of White Cap Rescue Training came down to the station and presented the Water Rescue Awareness class for 1st responders. The class reviewed various types of floatation devices, water rescue helmets and general information for anyone who may respond to a water emergency. Thanks Todd.

Wednesday Evening Vehicle Rescue Training Part 2

8/15/2007 - Tonight the Brothers from Station 4-2 Gap Fire Company came over and joined us for vehicle extrication exercises. The night started off by each company reviewing each others apparatus and equipment. Followed by a live airbag deployment ( airbag-video1   airbag-video2 ). Crews then worked together on vehicle extrication scenarios. We had the opportunity to use Gap's new Holmatro hydraulic rescue tools that they are slowly phasing into service. Crews wrapped up around 21:00 hours and were treated to snacks and ice-cream in the lounge.

Wednesday Evening Vehicle Rescue Training Part 1

8/15/2007 - The month of August has been set aside for in-house training refresher on vehicle extrication. Wednesday night crews practiced vehicle stabilization, using the cribbing blocks, rescue struts and air bags. This coming Wednesday night crews will be cutting apart the cars along with our neighboring rescue 4-2 Gap Fire Company.

Drill Night, Search and Rescue

7/25/2007 - Tonight the members practiced search and rescue on the maze setup in the outbuilding.  Members were split up into 2 person crews and mask covers were placed over their face pieces to block out the light.  Crews practiced rescuing a downed firefighter dummy, practiced on the RIT bag connections and crawling through the wall breach.

7/18/2007 - Engine 5-1-2, Tanker 5-1 and Squad 5-1 traveled to a local creek to refresh on drafting setup. During the dry seasons, such as the one we are in currently, the local creeks tend to dry up. Therefore, it requires a dam to be constructed with a ladder and tarp to ensure enough water for the engines to draft water. 

Deck Gun on Engine 2	Drafting off the bridge	Float dock strainer.	* Tanker 5-1 is now back in service *

Controlled Burning and Repacking LDH

4/4/2007 - The Wednesday night training crew split up this evening. The 1st crew on Tanker 5-1 assisted in a controlled burning of a shed. The 2nd crew laid out all 1,800 feet of LDH (large diameter hose) on Engine 5-1-1. They pressure tested, cleaned and repacked all the hose. Thanks to everyone who helped.

Training 2006

9 Members Complete 16 Hour Structural Burn Class

09/30/2006 - On Saturday, 9 members traveled to the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center to complete the practical portion of the structural burn class. Great job to all members in attendance.

Joint Vehicle Rescue Training with Paradise Fire Company

08/16/2006 - Members from Paradise Fire Company joined us this evening for a joint vehicle rescue training scenario.  Crews spilt up and worked on different extrication evolutions.

Company Training at LCPSTC

07/15/2006 - 5-1 members traveled to the LCPSTC (Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center) on Saturday.  The temperature was in the mid 90's and very humid.  The crews rotated between the new sked board setup, hydrant layout, smoke maze, propane tank and window simulators. Gap Fire Company arrived at lunchtime with Truck 4-2. Crews split and did truck work and the others worked the fire building simulator. Special thanks to Robert Fulton Fire Company for the engine company standby.

Group Shot	"Fire Chief Woerth"	Propane Tank Simulator	New Member Gears Up	Asst Chief Graybill & Gap FC Captain Beiler Confer
Ladders...	E-1 on a hydrant ??	Truck 4-2 setup	Uncle Levi	Lt. Kreider watching inside crews

Members Complete 16 Hour RIT - Rapid Intervention Training

6/24/2006 - Members finished up the 16 hour State Certified RIT class Saturday. Several members from the Robert Fulton Fire Company were in attendance.  Members setup our "custom' simulator for the exercises (Denver drill, wall breaches, entanglements).  Thanks to instructor Captain Dave Howey of the Eden Fire Company. Also, special thanks to Lt. Brian Clark for bringing down Ronks Fire Companies Air 4-8 on such short notice to fill the cylinders.

Training 2005

Acquired Trailer for Training on new TIC

10/19/2005 19:00 - 1559 Georgetown Rd acquired trailer for training on the new MSA 5200 TIC. Members trained in search & rescue, wall breaches and ventilation. A doll with a brick taped to it was used for the search object. The brick was heated with a flare so that crews could see it with the new TIC (thermal imaging camera). The trailer was then burnt down as a controlled burn.

Vehicle Rescue Technician Training Evolution

7/11/2005 - Station 5-1 & 5-7 Quarryville members have been taking VRT training at the station over the past month. Jim Lingg has been the State Certified Instructor for the class.

Practical Evolutions -- In House RIT Training

4/30/2005 - Station 5-1 members performed evolution (wall breaches, search & rescue, ventilation) drills in an aquired abandoned trailer. Thanks to Training Officer Rich Ressel and his instructors for a great day. Also, a big thanks to Quarryville Fire Co. Rescue 5-7 for the cascade assist. Click here for a 30 second video clip of the training.

Practical Evolutions -- In House RIT Training

4/23/2005 - Station 5-1 members spent all day Saturday performing evolutions..(bail outs, wall breaches, mazes, large area searches, ventilation ) Thanks to Training Officer Rich Ressel and his instructors for a great day. I know it wore some of us out.... Also, a big thanks to Willow Street Fire Co - Rescue 5-12 for the cascade assist on such short notice

1st in a series of In-House RIT Trainings

4/13/2005 - Station 5-1 members spent training night going over SCBA buddy breathing & RIT bag maneuvers. We have several more Wednesdays & Saturdays to go yet. Thanks Air 4-8 Ronks for the cascade assist.

Seven Enrolled in the Essentials of Firefighting Class at Fire School

4/19/2005 - Champ Blvd, Lancaster Co. Public Safety Training Center. Seven member of the company are taking the Essentials of Firefighting Class. Here are some pic's of members at the propane tank.

Training 2004

Saturday, April 17th 2004 --  New Air pack Training

We were lucky enough to get a trailer donated by one of our members Manny Petershiem.  Approximately 40 members showed up for training.  We performed basic searches, search and rescues and fire extinguishing evolutions.  By the end of the day, everyone was beat.  Thanks to everyone that came out and participated.  Special thanks to Ronks Air 4-8 for providing the air bank assist.

May 2004 -- Progressive Joint-Venture Training for the 108th Battalion

Crews from 5-1 & 5-7 Quarryville held a joint training session Wednesday night.  Crews split up and went to the Smith Middle School for hydrant operations and ground ladder placement.  The other crew went to the Presbyterian home pond for tower operations and familiarization on Truck 5-7.

Vehicle Fire Training

09/01/2004 - .Station 5-1 members training on vehicle fires.

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